tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post8533781053117294315..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Paint or no PaintGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-9260904998563247432012-08-11T11:21:27.887-06:002012-08-11T11:21:27.887-06:00Dear Theresa, The putti were props I used when I d...Dear Theresa, The putti were props I used when I decorated homes for the holidays, or sometimes for weddings. Surrounded with lots of flowers and greenery, and if you dont go too close, they almost pass for the real thing.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-39974835528106080242012-08-11T10:31:40.679-06:002012-08-11T10:31:40.679-06:00Being a purist, I do not always think paint good o...Being a purist, I do not always think paint good on cement. ...but the subtle way you approached them is perfect. You just mimicked what aging and weather does so well! I love the putti!<br /><br />TheresaTheresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-25079512973960277962012-08-11T06:30:48.083-06:002012-08-11T06:30:48.083-06:00Dear Mark, Yes, it's only paint. If this was...Dear Mark, Yes, it's only paint. If this was a more serious project I would do exactly as you have suggested, consult an oldstatue. In fact, I painted a large statue many years ago for a client. It was cast cement and needed a little help.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-14499949922769659842012-08-11T06:27:25.347-06:002012-08-11T06:27:25.347-06:00Dear Frances, I have almost decided the same thing...Dear Frances, I have almost decided the same thing...it's just getting out the paints again and getting it done.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-11398848865690684692012-08-11T06:26:00.074-06:002012-08-11T06:26:00.074-06:00Dear Mary, When I lived in the city I painted many...Dear Mary, When I lived in the city I painted many fireplaces. The pre cast cement fireplaces were being installed and sold in newer homes. Fooling the eye with a little faux was in vogue at the time. So, I have had a lot of practice.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-8267463004093302232012-08-11T06:22:42.835-06:002012-08-11T06:22:42.835-06:00Dear Val, I've almost decided to paint the oth...Dear Val, I've almost decided to paint the other statue. I would never paint the "real thing" but these plastic copycats need a little help.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-12228084260466364452012-08-10T19:13:22.770-06:002012-08-10T19:13:22.770-06:00The subtlety of your own painting is perfect for t...The subtlety of your own painting is perfect for the life-sized figure, so I'd say ... paint! And of course the great thing about painting is that one can always repaint, so have fun! With a project like this, I'd probably find photographs of an old statue for reference, but that's just me . . .Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-46968380478135052132012-08-10T19:10:00.564-06:002012-08-10T19:10:00.564-06:00Seeing your cherubs, I would prefer the painted be...Seeing your cherubs, I would prefer the painted beauty. It's warmer and that tone will be a classic colorway contrast with the greenery that is all around your home.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-39221182700727462412012-08-10T13:58:57.169-06:002012-08-10T13:58:57.169-06:00This is a tough call! The urns are fabulous and I...This is a tough call! The urns are fabulous and I love them all. Painted and unpainted. The cupids - I prefer the one unpainted, but then, it could be the colors that my monitor are showing me. Your fireplace looks so real, I would never guess it is faux! You are one magnificent artist, Gina. Thank you for letting me into your home and gardens.<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-45502900196455377512012-08-10T12:49:31.576-06:002012-08-10T12:49:31.576-06:00I like the pinky salmon colour on your cupid statu...I like the pinky salmon colour on your cupid statue. against the white it looks nicer. I do however like both. I like tall stone statues that are not painted. <br />Your fireplaces look great..You are so very talented Gina.<br />For this post, I would say paint.<br />happy weekend<br />hugs <br />val xxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.com