Friday, 26 September 2008

moral and virtue

i'm managing to stay on top of things here and finally got around to finishing my nephew's birthday gift....just need to varnish it tomorrow. the pic doesn't show it but the characters on the side borders are actually a metallic gold so they do have a lovely shine to them in reality.

Moral & Virtue for Adam
Acrylics on 24"x24" gallery-wrapped canvas
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  1. Julie26 September 2008 at 22:08

    This is really great, Serena! He will LOVE it!!! I liike that you did moral and virtue also! The gold on the edge makes it pop!

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  2. Janet27 September 2008 at 00:06

    That is so pretty. I think you can paint just about anything!

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  3. Northbrook Designs27 September 2008 at 02:04

    Love the Asian theme Serena, but you know that about me already. ;o) How is the background done, did you paint all the words on ?? or ?? Lovely as always and I'm sure Adam will love it to bits..Ro

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  4. Jennifer Rose27 September 2008 at 02:17

    very nice gift to give :D

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  5. Rita27 September 2008 at 04:05

    Did you make this or purchase it? Very balanced and beautifully made! :)

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  6. Becky27 September 2008 at 07:06

    This is beautiful. I love the color choices and how you have the words in there also. He will love it.

    Becky
    www.illustratingforchildren.blogspot.com

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  7. Serena Lewis27 September 2008 at 10:22

    Thanks, Julie....moral and virtue is the one Adam wanted so I was happy to oblige. :)

    Janet, you say such nice things, thank you ~ :)

    Thanks, Ro....I crosshatched the orange with yellow, roughly blending the two, in the background layer. Then I painted the English wording in a warm white.

    Thanks, Jennifer ~ :)

    Thanks, Rita....I painted this on canvas from scratch. :)

    Thanks, Becky...of course it had to be orange as it's his favourite colour. Michelle, my daughter was the one who came up with the original idea as she had painted some smaller Chinese symbols for her bedroom in these sorts of colours too. I then painted her a matching clock for her apartment and then, Adam commented that he would love a Chinese symbol in a larger scale. :)

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  8. Margaret Ann28 September 2008 at 12:52

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! Wow!

    PLUS...
    I have presented you with an award on my blog...Pop in and pick it up at your leisure! :) Spread the JOY!

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  9. Serena Lewis28 September 2008 at 18:15

    Thanks, Margaret! :)

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  10. Julie28 September 2008 at 22:19

    Serena...there is a new award for you over at my blog!!!

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  11. DINTOONS29 September 2008 at 03:25

    great theme, and lovely execution! the artwork is full of power!!

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  12. Gwen Buchanan29 September 2008 at 11:47

    Your nephew is one lucky fellow.. I really like what the title represents ... very symbolic...and something to aim ones life towards...

    congrats on the award in the next post..

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  13. Serena Lewis29 September 2008 at 12:20

    Thanks, Julie ~ :)

    Thanks, Dintoons ~ :)

    Thanks, Gwen. I think he picked a great symbol too ~ :)

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  14. Linda Fleming30 September 2008 at 01:49

    Gorgeous, Serena! I have no doubt your nephew will love it. And isn't he lucky to have such a talented artist as his aunt?

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  15. Serena Lewis30 September 2008 at 10:39

    Awwwwwww, thanks, Linda ~ :)

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  16. sandy1 October 2008 at 12:00

    Wow, I love this!! I love "zen" well that's what I call it, art..

    asian characters...Love what it stands for.

    love it.

    gee, could I use "love" anymore in this post...smile..

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  17. Serena Lewis2 October 2008 at 05:58

    Thanks, Sandy...lol :)

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  18. platitudinal5 October 2008 at 01:22

    Impressive! The calligraphy looks really great!

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  19. Joan Y6 October 2008 at 15:55

    What a lucky nephew! This is a wonderful and thoughtful gift, especially for a young man.

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  20. Dianne14 October 2008 at 07:21

    Ths is fabulous right u my chinese alley...

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