The Big Hat

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A friend’s mum has lent me some gorgeous ancient lace to paint. 
Work in Progress, currently on the easel:

oil on linen, 40x50cm

Comments

  1. Caroline Peña Bray16 May 2011 at 14:33

    Talk about intricate work! This is amazing! 10 million points for all your patience - I can't wait to see it finished.

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  2. Mara16 May 2011 at 17:17

    really beautiful!

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  3. Mona Diane Conner16 May 2011 at 21:07

    Wow Sophie, what wonderful detail on the lace! This is going to be stunning.

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  4. Sophie17 May 2011 at 13:27

    Thanks ladies! I am going to keep on working on it, see how far I can push it.

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  5. Shelley Whiting25 May 2011 at 00:55

    Your pictures are very soft and delicate. Your ladies are elegant and classy. Beautiful works.

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  6. Sophie25 May 2011 at 09:36

    Wow Shelley, thank you so much.

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  7. Debi Fitzgerald25 May 2011 at 14:50

    Your drape/fabric work is outstanding! Hats off to you!!! (pun intended!) Just brilliant!

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  8. Lian25 May 2011 at 17:10

    Hello, i completely stumbled apon your blog and i must say i'm glad i did. Your artworks are absolutly beautiful! the detail is so intricate i only wish i could paint like that! Great Job!

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  9. Sophie25 May 2011 at 22:36

    LOL, Debi, thanks so much.
    Thank you Lian, great to hear.

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