Thursday, July 2, 2009

"Tiny Dancers"

12 x 12"
oil on masonite
sold

Degas' 'Little Dancer' is always a chick magnet in any museum - the Philadelphia Museum of Art has an unobstructed view of the sculpture, which is quite pleasing. The painting behind the little patron is Monet's 'The Sheltered Path'.

Please click here for a larger view.

Have a great holiday -

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44 comments:

  1. Krista HassonJuly 2, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Karin, this is lovely. What a nice composition!

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  2. Edward BurtonJuly 2, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    This is absolutely WONDERFUL, Karin! I love the composition.
    Beautiful job.

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  3. cadetjoecoolJuly 2, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I love the perspective!

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  4. LukeJuly 2, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    wow boring

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  5. AnonymousJuly 2, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Wow! That is so beautiful. It is so real and lifelike that I would have sworn it was a photograph at first. Keep painting. I really love your work.

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  6. UnknownJuly 2, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    I love this painting. Very beautiful. I just discovered your blog today and your work is lovely.

    Take care.

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  7. Paintings by Irit BourlaJuly 2, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    No wonder it is already a sold.
    Beautiful painting.
    Perfect!

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  8. shilpaJuly 2, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    first time in your blog thanks for the imformation its too lovely

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  9. Dreama Tolle PerryJuly 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Karin, Your work is just so darn likeable--its great art and real art at one fell swoop. I love looking at your take on things and always your titles are a nice punctuation point at the end of a worthwhile look. Love it , Love it!

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  10. Linda Rothchild OllisJuly 2, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Karin,
    Your paintings are an inspiration to me. I saw "Little Dancer" by Degas when it was in Portland, Oregon.
    The tour I was on was sponsored by the Oregon Ballet and it included commentary from members of the ballet. Little ballerinas viewed the sculpture in the same way as the charming girl in your painting. You've captured an amazing moment. Congratulations!

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  11. 5windsOfvenusJuly 2, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Wow... You are very very good....
    I love it!

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  12. Eko WuriantoJuly 2, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    hi karin,
    i like every strokes you make. yesterday i copied one of your picture, i put it on my sidebar and linked it to your blog. may i do that? and may i embed your picture that i think represent my posting? if you do not allow me to embed your picture on my sidebar or my posting, i will delete it soon. thank you.

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  13. K.July 2, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Beautiful...

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  14. JeffJuly 2, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I have heard of the concept of "a photo a day" by photographers, but this is the first time I have seen somebody tackle painting a new piece everyday.

    I like your work, and will be checking back often.

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  15. Rosemildo Sales FurtadoJuly 2, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Hello! Your space is beautiful. I would be better to put a translator.

    Abraços,

    Furtado.

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  16. justaliveJuly 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    I've seen that statue at the Louvre. She's gorgeous!

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  17. TibidaboJuly 2, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    I have to say I find this painting to be absolutely delightful. It has captured the feeling of seeing art for the first time. Just Lovely!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    wow, that is very realistic, I agree with lou, i thought it was a photo at first, as well.

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  19. Wild CreationsJuly 3, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I love your paintings! You make it look easy - wish it really was. :)

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  20. The Wild Old Lady From FloridaJuly 3, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Your art creations are inspirational and humbling to us who are learning how to paint! I look at a lot of artist's work, and yours puts me in awe! Thank you for showing that great art flows from the soul, with a lot of hard work, and an insightful intellect.

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  21. Mrs. EJuly 3, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I love that picture! Priceless moment.

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  22. Tammy HextJuly 3, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Love the play between the little girl's stance and the statue. Love how you capture the light and reflections as well.

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  23. Gwen BellJuly 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    This is great, Karin! The whole composition is strong. Love the Bronze, the big light curtain, the beautiful pink in the girl's dress, the highlight in her hair. Really beautiful. I can see why it sold so quickly!

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  24. SydneyJuly 4, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Hey Karin, I just discovered your blog...I always check out the daily blog of note. I love your work! I wish I had your talent, but I don't. That's why my degree is in Art History and not Studio Art. It's truely brilliant!

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  25. CarolinaJuly 4, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    This is an amazing work... everything is perfect, but I love the semi-transparency of the curtains... amazing

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  26. Martin PateJuly 4, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I don't just through out the word "precious" very often, but....

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  27. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    The minute I saw this painting I thought it was a photograph. Beautiful. =)

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  28. MarieJuly 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Wow i am no painting fanatic but it really is great

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  29. kinsey eliseJuly 4, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Lovely.
    I simply love Degas work, and this is a very interesting perspective of the joy that is the Little Dancer.

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  30. SGJuly 5, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Wow!!! this is lovely!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    I just say "indah", the meaning of wonderful. nice blog

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  32. LaizaJuly 6, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Interesting painting! Hope I'd get to own one of your works.:)

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  33. knowFUTUREvibeJuly 6, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    beauitful. simply beautiful.

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  34. Paint DegasJuly 6, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Absolutely wonderful!!

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  35. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comJuly 6, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    This is a GREAT piece. All your work is solid but this painting is special.

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  36. Brandon MaxwellJuly 7, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Great work. I have wanted to try something like this, a painting a day [or close to it] for some time. How do you find the time with all of life's obligations?

    The composition is perfect. The colors work and the level of detail is spot on. Great piece.

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  37. adebanjiJuly 7, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    A delight to behold!

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  38. RagsJuly 7, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    wonderful painting! simply wonderful!

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  39. MandyJuly 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I love Degas... How beautiful. Thank you for coming into my blog life :)

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  40. California GirlJuly 7, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I glanced at the image this morning and thought it was a photograph. Only now, in the evening when I have some time, do I realize it's your painting. Wonderful rendering.

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  41. KschenkeJuly 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    There's something really great about this picture... it reminds me of me when I was that age..

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  42. Chesca JaneJuly 14, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful! I love it.

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  43. warmislandsunJuly 15, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I really love this painting.

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  44. D Scott SempleJuly 26, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I love this one! It reminds me of my daughter, who is a little dancing princess. Wonderful.

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