Ben East
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#PaintalongaBen Took the weekend off & came back with a bang to finish this yesterday. Skin tones brought it together, then I went over the upholstery, clothing & sky to colour correct & intensify with some glazes. Happy with the result. Hope it gets the #ArtSpout seal of approval!
11:02 AM - Mar 21, 2023
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Acey Deecey 🚀🚀
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The hair 😍
11:58 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Acey Deecey 🚀🚀.
Ordinarily she wears it up. I was really happy when she opted to wear it down for the sitting.
10:09 AM - Mar 23, 2023
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Diane Baker
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In response to Ben East.
Beautiful!
02:21 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Diane Baker.
Thanks so much Diane! Much appreciated 🙏🏼
02:25 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Carol Milanowski
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In response to Ben East.
What medium??
12:11 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Carol Milanowski.
Hi Carol- this is an acrylic piece, like most of my painted work.
12:32 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Jen Walsh
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In response to Ben East.
Exquisite work, Ben. What's your medium?
12:05 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Jen Walsh.
Thanks so much! I almost always work in acrylics, although I use them in much the same way as you’d use oils.
12:31 PM - Mar 22, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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In response to Ben East.
I am truly impressed. This is great work and a real treasure!
11:24 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Mary OContrary.
Thank you Mary- that’s a really kind comment 🤗
11:33 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Kinzie Mat
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In response to Ben East.
SO Impressive!!!
01:33 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Kinzie Mat.
Kinzie, thank youuuuu! 🤗
05:16 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Susan Riba
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In response to Ben East.
Beautiful!!
01:13 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Susan Riba.
Thank you Susan!
05:17 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Lo
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In response to Ben East.
I love this painting! Your model is beautiful! I am very impressed with the detail of the window blinds, shadows and naked trees outside!
01:11 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Lo.
Thank you, and thank you for noticing all the little details! She was a wonderful model to work with.
05:20 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Sashi Thapa
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In response to Ben East.
Well done Ben! She looks amazing.
01:00 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Sashi Thapa.
Thank you Sashi! She was going to hang in the model’s art centre, but now I don’t want to let her out of the house! Always a good sign (but not necessarily good for business!)
05:21 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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W4TERLILY
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In response to Ben East.
I love the patterns and textures. I'm most drawn to her expression. What is she thinking and feeling?
12:51 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to W4TERLILY.
Thank you! I’m glad the details don’t detract from the focus on her expression. She has a brilliantly expressive face.
05:22 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Silke Spoutista
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In response to Ben East.
The entire work is captivating and masterful, but what really gets me is her hands. The expression of strength/warmth/hope and determination portrayed is for me the heartbeat of this painting. 🤩🥰💕
12:34 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Silke Spoutista.
Oh, wow, thanks for focusing on the hands! She had her fingers arranged in such an interesting pose I was worried I wouldn’t do them justice.
05:23 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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Minnie the Pooh
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In response to Ben East.
Love this. I know she sat with you for a while, but did you also get a photo of her to work with? I don't think I could remember details like her shirt without a photo.
06:14 PM - Mar 21, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Minnie the Pooh.
Oh blimey yes. I use the sittings to get a feel for the sitter & work up some trial sketches. Make my mistakes & get to know their faces there so I’m familiar when I come to the actual painting. I took a ton of photos & this is the one I went with. I have at least a couple of others I want to use.
06:32 PM - Mar 21, 2023
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Crafty Kitty
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In response to Ben East.
Wonderful painting. Love the play of light and the details throughout. She looks pensive and calm.
01:35 PM - Mar 21, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Crafty Kitty.
Thanks so much! Although her skin tones were the last additions, in terms of composition I started from the point of view of her expression and tried to build the rest of the painting around it.
01:39 PM - Mar 21, 2023
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Joanna
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In response to Ben East.
brilliant. love the tones and shading.
11:28 AM - Mar 21, 2023
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Ben East
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In response to Joanna.
Thanks Joanna! That top she wore was a gift in terms of the tones.
11:46 AM - Mar 21, 2023
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