The Veil

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The Veil, oil on linen, 70x60cm


A very big work for my standards, but such fun to do. Got the frame ready, just need it to sit for a bit and to dry...
This one piece of lace is providing me with quite a few paintings! More to come!

Comments

  1. Anonymous25 August 2011 at 14:16

    Sophie this is wonderful! Love the Veil!

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  2. maddyrose25 August 2011 at 15:03

    Beautiful painting.

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  3. Sophie25 August 2011 at 15:04

    Thank you ‘anonymous’!!

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  4. wendyytb25 August 2011 at 15:53

    Breath -taking! Congratulations!

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  5. Lokelani Forrest25 August 2011 at 19:43

    Absolutely beautiful. I love the intricacy and finesse with which you rendered the lace veil.

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  6. Erik van Elven26 August 2011 at 11:21

    Excellent, another winner.

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  7. Carrie Waller Watercolors26 August 2011 at 20:45

    Sophie your works are genius! This is outstanding. Have you seen the marble carving "The Veiled Rebecca" by Benzoni? I saw it at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and your piece has that same amazing quality.

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  8. Breana Crossley18 September 2011 at 01:40

    Beautiful painting!

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  9. How to Oil Paint - Ask Barb27 October 2011 at 05:47

    Beautiful and intricate work. I love portraiture and do some myself but not nearly as refined. I am from Australia and my blog is howtooilpaint-barbn.blogspot.com

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