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Related: About this forumAnother painting of mine
I did this for my best friends mother-in-law for a Christmas present. Her M-I-L is 91 and was born in Italy and came to America as a teenager. This is the town in which she grew up. I worked from a photograph. She remembered it right away! Made me feel as though I re-created it accurately.
Karadeniz
(22,540 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I was just happy that she recognized it!
Duncanpup
(12,863 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Duncanpup
(12,863 posts)That is the most realistic painting I ever saw of dogs playing poker.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Walleye
(31,028 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)What a beautiful, thoughtful gift!
Oils?
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)The idea was my friends, and I agree it was very thoughtful of her to want me to do it!
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SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)I'll bet it brought tears to her eyes.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)My friend took a video of her opening it up so I could see her reaction! She recognized it right away!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)patricia92243
(12,597 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)GPV
(72,378 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Callalily
(14,890 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Some of the other photos I found on the internet were very beautiful. This is the scene she remembered most, because its what they saw from their home.
Ocelot II
(115,749 posts)and the buildings in the foreground, and excellent sense of distance.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I still consider everything a learning experience. I really wasnt too optimistic that this would be any good even halfway through.
NJCher
(35,688 posts)I'm going to send it to the RG and see if he recognizes the village. He lived in Italy for over 20 years and traveled all over, so we'll see if he's up to the challenge!
Love the tones, Diamond_Dog. So restful, peaceful, and I can only imagine the joy it brings its new owner. You are a sweetheart.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I have the name of the town somewhere . I just need to find it. Please let me know if your RG thinks it looks familiar! That would make my day. 🙂
NJCher
(35,688 posts)He's traveling but he always gets back to me right away.
NJCher
(35,688 posts)here's what he said:
I don't recognize it. There are thousands just like it!
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)But it was fun to take a chance and see if he knew.
LakeArenal
(28,826 posts)Way to paint! I knew you were very talented.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Im still very much a learner!
claudette
(3,580 posts)Similar to the mountain town in Italy where my grandfather was born! 🙂
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Thank you!
3auld6phart
(1,049 posts)Really thought it was a photo.the greenery looks so life like.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Thank you 3auld6phart!
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)I love the simplicity and depth.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)Is the further away something is, the less distinct and colorful it is. Subjects up close are bright and detailed. Background scenery slowly fades away depending on distance.
You have a great talent. Thanx for sharing.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)You paint the scene from far away first, up close last. So thats true, especially when doing landscapes.
Im not brave enough to try a portrait, yet. Maybe after more practice. 🙂
bif
(22,722 posts)Makes me want to take a trip to Italy!
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I am glad you like it!
3catwoman3
(24,007 posts)Last edited Sun Feb 19, 2023, 08:30 PM - Edit history (1)
Its just lovely. Now I want some wine and bruschetta.
I so wish I could paint.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Art is for giving away, I believe!
panader0
(25,816 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)peppertree
(21,639 posts)You're really talented. Thanks for sharing that!
Keep'em coming!
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)peppertree
(21,639 posts)And thank you for sharing. That kind of thing can really brighten someone's day.
Happy painting!
Different Drummer
(7,622 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)It was fun to do.
calimary
(81,330 posts)Just Beautiful!
debm55
(25,218 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Still learning!
hermetic
(8,310 posts)Both the painting and the story.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I was so happy she liked it, for sure!
lucca18
(1,243 posts)You are so talented!
Keep painting!💕
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)I knew it was Italy before I read your whole OP. It screams Italy! Youre very talented, DD. Thank you for sharing your work.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Im just overwhelmed with all the encouragement Im getting from all you wonderful people here on DU.
republianmushroom
(13,619 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,642 posts)This is just wonderful. The town is perfect and the framing really enhances the overall beauty!
The greens and leaves look alive! Great symmetry too.
You may still be learning, but you already know a lot. Keep painting!
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I didnt have much control over the composition, since I was working from a photograph and trying to re-create it realistically.
Your opinion means a lot to me. I am happy you liked it!
bahboo
(16,348 posts)contrast nicely. Great projection of a style...
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)I worked from a photograph, so didnt want to alter anything too much, to keep it real.
Mira
(22,380 posts)My very first thought was : Calabria. He got it.
And you did.
I love your work.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Its the town of Introdacqua. Im not sure of the province or location inside Italy.
colorado_ufo
(5,736 posts)Thanks for sharing!
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)dai13sy
(336 posts)What you did is just one of the kindest, most generous things you could do and the painting is so beautiful and made more so because of what is in your heart and mind.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Im blown away by your kind words!
Prairie_Seagull
(3,330 posts)Nicely done.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Goddessartist
(1,808 posts)In its entirety! The sentiment is so beautiful!
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)highplainsdem
(49,005 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)H2O Man
(73,561 posts)Recommended.
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)thatcrowwoman
(1,229 posts)All that green and the beautiful light really soothes my soul. Thats some sweet Shalom youve brought to light, to life. Im saving it in my moment of zen file. Many thanks.
🕊thatcrowwoman
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)What a nice thing to say!
thatcrowwoman
(1,229 posts)bringing the beauty is really important work.
Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, you are doing it.
I look forward to seeing more of your work.
🕊tcw
Diamond_Dog
(32,014 posts)Im a hobbyist, nothing more
Thank you for your kind words.