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acrylic paintings, adding details in painting, art by Lisa Brunetti, Inti Raymi mask, inti raymi painting, Mola Art, summer solstice celebrations
Sample Inti Raymi Masks – Otavalo Ecuador
“It took me 4 years to paint like Raphael, but a life time to paint like a child.”
-Pablo Picasso
Thanks, everyone, for your amazing feedback on the Inti Raymi mask! Although it seemed ‘finished’ to most of you, did any of you guess what those very-important final details might be?
I strengthened color in a few areas, especially on each side to give the illusion of depth. The stripes that ran behind the mask were a bit ‘iffy’ in places, and the mind has a way of spotting those weak areas and knows that something’s wrong – just not sure what. With a very fine brush and a very-steady hand, I fine-tuned those precise areas behind the yarn. This eliminated that subtle question mark of ‘What is wrong with this picture?”
The so-very-important final details demanded a very thorough and no-distractions final painting session. I added the S-word illusion to the main character! The final photo session didn’t capture the true brightness and colors, but for now, I present to you the finished painting! (Yay!)
SHADOWS! Shadows make it more believable!
BTG’s feedback on the Inti Raymi mask led me to his timely post written a few days earlier. He commented, “You gave an actual example of a post I wrote earlier this week quoting Stephen Sondheim – “to make art look effortless takes a lot of effort.” ” Visit his post HERE.
Thanks again for your oh-so-positive critiques and feedback!
Zeebra Designs & Destinations 
I’m impressed! The shadows make it so real! It’s beautiful!!
Oh that is clever; just a subtle shadow, or two, brings it alive.
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Absolutely BRILLIANT. Can feel the love you put in your work.
I picked up a little on what I thought you would do to finish the painting, but still thought it was perfecto in my eyes 🙂 will you still be in Mindo at Christmas?
What a funny and happy mask. But I disagree with BTG: it doesn’t look effortless!
Have a great holiday season wherever you are Lisa! The finished painting is grrrrrreat as Tony the Tiger would say!
Oh, I agree with Sondheim!!!! All really really worth it however, my dear Z!!!!! 🙂
Brilliant, Sista Sista!!
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Raye
So, OK, I may not be able to paint, or draw… yet, but I feel proud that I have at least learned the “S” word and was able to see what was missing before you revealed the answer! Can you feel my smile? 😀
Thanks, Lisa!
Thanks for the reference. You embody this and teach others as well. Take care Z.
Amiga this is wonderful, I need to get back on track with my time outs, been super busy lately with work.
Oh, me, oh, my. I’ve had a post sitting in my draft files for two years, titled “Sunlight and Shadows”. It arose from a trip to the live swamps of Louisiana. Thanks to your mask, I may finally be able to get cracking with that post. Thanks for the early Christmas gift!
The mask itself is wonderful. I’d call it perfect, now – what an amazing piece of art it is. I hope your holidays are as colorful, joyful and fun!
Yes! Shadows! I noticed them on your Compass. I thought “how clever and spot on. She thinks of everything!”
This mask is brilliant, in every respect of the word.