Did you ever wonder why artists painted such obsessively realistic still-lifes, including shiny objects? Apparently because it's simply an absorbing task to trick the eye into seeing distorted reflections by using only flat color. This is the newest Chrismon I've completed:
That's extraordinary. The effect is quite striking.
ReplyDeleteIt is. That's lovely.
ReplyDeleteI can only echo Grim and Tom - you are an artist, Tex!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone! I'm really lost in the pleasure of this beadwork.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
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That's beautiful, Y. That may have to be my next project!
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