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Mobius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 05:47 AM
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Poll question: OK I need your help, really. I beg everyone who sees this to vote:)
Edited on Mon Apr-19-04 05:47 AM by Mobius
I have this unnamed friend who paints an actually does quite well selling her work on ebay. The problem is that I dont think its that good. I feel like such a bitch. I want you guys to rate this painting on a scale of 1 to 10 . ten being the best...Try to be as unbiased as possible. Thank you for participating:




She also cranks out atleast one a day and it looks like it takes here no more than an hour to get done.
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Political_Junkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 05:54 AM
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1. I think your problem may be with the style
I don't like the style, but it's really well done. I paint and I can tell you this would not be an easy picture to paint. IMHO
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Mobius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 05:57 AM
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2. yeah there are alot of layers
but if shes going for the whole folk art thing,ive seen better. I really like some of the Haitian art Ive seen, such great colors.
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Mobius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 05:59 AM
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3. wow someone really liked it alot
maybe i am just a bitch. I dunno :shrug:
If anybody wants to keep this kicked Id appreciate it. Id like to see alot of votes when I get up to have a clearer representation, of what the DU public thinks. Thank you
Time 4 bed...zzzzzzzzz....
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SheilaT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 06:28 AM
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4. Well I really like it.
I gave it an 8. I'd be inclined to buy it, if I bought art very often. Love the colors and the whole "folk art" aspect of it.
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Bridget Burke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 06:28 AM
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5. Why do you have a problem with this?
Personally, I don't think the picture is that great. However, there's worse stuff out there--even in "serious" art circles.

Your friend is having fun, expressing herself & making money. The people who buy her work are, at least, not investing in Thomas Kinkaid.

Lighten up. Feed your own creativity.
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TexasProgresive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 06:29 AM
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6. Nobody liked van Gogh until he died
It's really hard to judge her work based on one piece seen on a computer screen especially since she paints and it is not digital art. True art for me tends to take on meanings far and beyond what the artist originally intended. It is viewer active since it sparks different thoughts and emotions for each viewer.

Her work is definatly getting under your skin and that says something.
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ablbodyed Donating Member (610 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 06:42 AM
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7. Well....
pretty insipid stuff.
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 07:10 AM
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8. I like it, but I'm not too wild about that little goblin thing on the jar.
Edited on Mon Apr-19-04 07:10 AM by RebelOne
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 07:45 AM
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9. yeah, what is up with that
the little chap looks a bit too happy for his predicament, I might add. :o
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Screaming Lord Byron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 07:49 AM
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10. It's pretty good, naive art style. Could be a mid-80's Talking Heads LP.
Lot of people don't like faux-naive stuff, of course, so you're not alone there.
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radwriter0555 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 08:09 AM
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11. I see a lot of interpretive portaiture in there.... it reminds me
of frida khalo's work.... without the people.

I can see why you might not like it. But I can appreciate the composition, colors, and structure.

We don't have to like all the artist's work to appreciate the talent and gift behind the pieces produced.

Like Prince. Can't stand most of his music. LOVE his artistry.
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Lisa0825 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 08:27 AM
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12. I have seen her work online before.
I like it! I think it's fun, whimsical, and I like the colors and style.
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 09:04 AM
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17. I agree
Her artwork is fun.
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Jim__ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 08:31 AM
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13. I wouldn't buy it
Edited on Mon Apr-19-04 08:31 AM by Jim__
But, if other people do, then they must like it.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I don't believe there is any objective criteria by which art can be judged.
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skypilot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 08:39 AM
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15. I really like it except for...
Edited on Mon Apr-19-04 08:39 AM by skypilot
...that ghost in the jar business--or whatever that is. That was the first thing I noticed about the painting and at first I didn't like it. If I ignore that part I actually enjoy the painting very much. The colors are wonderful.
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-19-04 08:57 AM
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16. Looks like something an 8 year old drew...
It's too busy, has too many subjects, and some of the colors clash. It's just not pleasing to the eye.
Duckie
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