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**avon** · December 13th, 2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

One of my favorites, (There as so many!!) CITYSCAPE WITH WORDS
(palabra is spanish for word but you already knew that didn't you) -acrylic and collage- 36" x 24" painting by a contemporary Costa Rican.

I've seen this before! Can't think where.

Brilliant. The balance is just right ... had it been even slightly different, I'm not sure that it would work. But that's not the case at all. The artist must surely be counted a genius!!

Celticguy · December 13th, 2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tjadams

"The Sepherdess" -1889 by William A. Bouguereau

"The Little Knitter"-1882 by William A. Bouguereau

Really two very exception paintings ( I almost said pictures), especially the second one, almost like a photograph, really outstanding skill from the person who drew both these.

**vera** · December 13th, 2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by avon

I love this picture. Kinda makes me want to be there! Thanks.

I'm familiar with this too, and like it greatly.

I'm glad. BTW, the "Khurva" is being reconstructed, so it is no longer a picturesque ruin.

**avon** · December 13th, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vera

I'm glad. BTW, the "Khurva" is being reconstructed, so it is no longer a picturesque ruin.

I couldn't get the link to work. It might be my browser, sorry. So I looked here:

http://blog.bibleplaces.com/2009/01/...struction.html

I can see what they're trying to do, but I think it looks better in your mum's painting! More atmosphere.

**plutoboyz** · December 13th, 2009, 01:56 PM

another my favorite is my painting.

**vera** · December 13th, 2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by avon

I couldn't get the link to work. It might be my browser, sorry. So I looked here:

http://blog.bibleplaces.com/2009/01/...struction.html

I can see what they're trying to do, but I think it looks better in your mum's painting! More atmosphere.

Yes, sometimes the ruins have more personality than the original, ironic as it may be.

My mom wandered around a long time till she found the perfect spot for the painting. I did some sketches there with her - but nothing to keep.

Celticguy · December 13th, 2009, 02:17 PM

I don't appreciate at by van gogh or picasso, don't like abstract, or impressionist, or avant garde , seems like nonsense to me, I like to see work where skill and intelligence is demonstrated with just a hint of inspiration

**Pedro** · December 13th, 2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by avon

I've seen this before! Can't think where.

Brilliant. The balance is just right ... had it been even slightly different, I'm not sure that it would work. But that's not the case at all. The artist must surely be counted a genius!!

No doubt about it!!!

I know the guy. Even got to shake his hand once.