Members SB900LE Posted September 12, 2007 Members Share Posted September 12, 2007 Interesting painting on the wall. Will you share the story? (1000 words or less ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 12, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 12, 2007 Sure. I posted a few times when I got it, but the short story is one of my sister's boyfriend's is an aspiring artist. He wanted to give me a housewarming gift when I moved into my new place this summer and decided to paint the bass pictured in my avatar. It's oil on canvas. Here is another picture of it: This was his first rough draft. You can see he had to go back and put the strings under the pickup cover after he saw the bass in person: The pickguard was not easy to do and it is really easy to appreciate it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Mow Posted September 12, 2007 Members Share Posted September 12, 2007 Sure. I posted a few times when I got it, but the short story is one of my sister's boyfriend's is an aspiring artist. He wanted to give me a housewarming gift when I moved into my new place this summer and decided to paint the bass pictured in my avatar. It's oil on canvas. Here is another picture of it: This was his first rough draft. You can see he had to go back and put the strings under the pickup cover after he saw the bass in person: The pickguard was not easy to do and it is really easy to appreciate it in person. Hmm.. I like the rough draft more.. Its a little more 'raw' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 12, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 12, 2007 bassman1956 cautioned against changing the background after the rough draft, in that respect I agree that that revision was for the worse. Some of the difference between the two pictures is lighting conditions. The "final" picture looked subdued or softened, but that is not really the case, it was just the lighting on that shot ("final" shot is ambient light and the "rough" shot is with a flash). I can nit pick about the perspective and proportions and that kind of stuff about the piece, but the fact is, this dude I barely know spent a lot of time painting something that is important to me and gave me a gift that is more meaningful than most I've been given. The added part of the story is that particular bass was the last gift given to me from my wife as she lost herself to mental illness. So, the painting is a special gift that references an even more special gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted September 12, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 12, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thank you for letting me talk about it again. Original Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted September 12, 2007 Members Share Posted September 12, 2007 Nice work and certainly fits the decor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted September 12, 2007 Members Share Posted September 12, 2007 Oh, it's an actual art work! I thought you had a picture photoshopped and printed when I saw it. Props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators Kindness Posted September 12, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yes, my sister is dating that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted September 12, 2007 Members Share Posted September 12, 2007 Gart Arfunkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 bassman1956 cautioned against changing the background after the rough draft, in that respect I agree that that revision was for the worse. Some of the difference between the two pictures is lighting conditions. The "final" picture looked subdued or softened, but that is not really the case, it was just the lighting on that shot ("final" shot is ambient light and the "rough" shot is with a flash). I can nit pick about the perspective and proportions and that kind of stuff about the piece, but the fact is, this dude I barely know spent a lot of time painting something that is important to me and gave me a gift that is more meaningful than most I've been given. The added part of the story is that particular bass was the last gift given to me from my wife as she lost herself to mental illness. So, the painting is a special gift that references an even more special gift. I had read previously where you referenced your personal and family situation, and you filled in some of the blanks here and last night. It's a very compelling story about the history of the painting and that bass. I didn't get into it when we met, but I'm concerned that I may be dealing with something similar with my older brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 What do you call a guy with no arms and no legs hanging on the wall? Art. (A Picasso or a Garfunkel?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 14, 2007 I had read previously where you referenced your personal and family situation, and you filled in some of the blanks here and last night. It's a very compelling story about the history of that bass. I didn't get into it when we met, but I'm concerned that I may be dealing with something similar with my older brother... I'm sorry to hear about your older brother. If you need someone to talk to about those types of issues, you know I've got some experiences to share. Yeah, knowing the story and having played the bass, you can see why that it is my number 1. I don't even know what to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Mow Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 bassman1956 cautioned against changing the background after the rough draft, in that respect I agree that that revision was for the worse. Some of the difference between the two pictures is lighting conditions. The "final" picture looked subdued or softened, but that is not really the case, it was just the lighting on that shot ("final" shot is ambient light and the "rough" shot is with a flash). I can nit pick about the perspective and proportions and that kind of stuff about the piece, but the fact is, this dude I barely know spent a lot of time painting something that is important to me and gave me a gift that is more meaningful than most I've been given. The added part of the story is that particular bass was the last gift given to me from my wife as she lost herself to mental illness. So, the painting is a special gift that references an even more special gift. Oh I wouldn't say 'worse' at all, just different, its amazing how different each pic is.. Its cool that you treasure it, I paint, draw, photograph and have never given any of my work to anyone 'cos I figured why the hell would anyone want any of MY artwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 14, 2007 Oh I wouldn't say 'worse' at all, just different, its amazing how different each pic is.. Its cool that you treasure it, I paint, draw, photograph and have never given any of my work to anyone 'cos I figured why the hell would anyone want any of MY artwork! I have lots of artwork in my house from myself and my friends and loved ones. I find it to be the most meaningful. If you sent me one of your photographs (easier to send then paintings and drawings), you can bet it would be framed and displayed. Make it bass related and it will be in my music area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Mow Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I have lots of artwork in my house from myself and my friends and loved ones. I find it to be the most meaningful. If you sent me one of your photographs (easier to send then paintings and drawings), you can bet it would be framed and displayed. Make it bass related and it will be in my music area. 'fraid nothing bass related yet! http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/RUSSELLMURCHIE/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 14, 2007 Coincidently, I also have an architectural art collection. I really like a lot of your pictures. I'm going to have to find the right one to integrate into my house as long as you are cool with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Mow Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 Coincidently, I also have an architectural art collection. I really like a lot of your pictures. I'm going to have to find the right one to integrate into my house as long as you are cool with that. If theres something there you like, as my way of thanks for the time you have put into your setup threads I'd be happy to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thats very cool.I need to paint again.But what and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thats very cool. I need to paint again. But what and when? I can't tell you what, but now is a better time than never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markee Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I would have left the original background as well. Nice painting. His last name is Getz? It wouldn't be Bernard would it? I wondered what happened to that guy. If it's him I'd definately take him along if you go on a subway ride.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted September 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 14, 2007 I would have left the original background as well. Nice painting. His last name is Getz? It wouldn't be Bernard would it? I wondered what happened to that guy. If it's him I'd definately take him along if you go on a subway ride.... That required a little google action on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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