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GPV

(73,089 posts) Tue Jun 27, 2023, 04:20 AM Jun 2023

Which painting to put in the show?

So I'm doing a library fundraiser. The rules are my painting has to be done within a certain locale and painted within 6 continuous hours. I have done 2, both of which will be in the online auction, but only one can be in the library show. Which one is more likely to sell?

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	Landscape
	28 (46%)
	Dragonfly
	33 (54%)
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Which painting to put in the show? (Original Post) GPV Jun 2023 OP

Both are great artistry claudette Jun 2023 #1

Lol, thanks! It took a lot to get that close up shot, and I'm glad I wasn't there when he sprang GPV Jun 2023 #5

It's a claudette Jun 2023 #7

Thanks! GPV Jun 2023 #13

Dragonfly. It will stand out from all the landscapes others submit jxla Jun 2023 #2

It's a local dragonfly and I have the phone pic and witnesses to prove it. Lol I think I'd rather GPV Jun 2023 #3

Love both! Laf.La.Dem. Jun 2023 #4

Thank you! I do, too! GPV Jun 2023 #6

Dragonfly close up against that background reminiscent of summer blue sky with clouds thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #8

Thank you! Glad you like it! GPV Jun 2023 #14

Here's one for you. I think it's a raven, tho. GPV Jun 2023 #15

Oh, wow! Thank you, GPV. thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #20

Thank you! They are all quite amazing birds! GPV Jun 2023 #21

Both are lovely... Trueblue Texan Jun 2023 #9

I love that image of a ballroom dancer! I considered that the landscape may be what the public GPV Jun 2023 #16

Dragonfly for sure! bif Jun 2023 #10

Thank you! GPV Jun 2023 #17

I love both but the landscape really captured my attention! 👍👏👏👏 LiberalLoner Jun 2023 #11

Wow, thanks! GPV Jun 2023 #18

The dragonfly is a good study. The landscape shows an artistic view. TomSlick Jun 2023 #12

Thanks. Hubby talked me into the dragonfly. It's a study, but odds GPV Jun 2023 #19

Don't sell yourself short. TomSlick Jun 2023 #22

I always like landscapes. MacKasey Nov 2023 #23

claudette

(4,708 posts)

1. Both are great artistry

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:03 AM

Jun 2023

But I hate bugs. 😊

GPV

(73,089 posts)

5. Lol, thanks! It took a lot to get that close up shot, and I'm glad I wasn't there when he sprang

Reply to claudette (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:36 AM

Jun 2023

to life!

claudette

(4,708 posts)

7. It's a

Reply to GPV (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:44 AM

Jun 2023

personal fault of mine to feel icky at the sight of insects!! If I were the judge I would try not to react to the subject but as a viewer and lover of art (my son is also an artist) my reactions are sometimes visceral!! Hope you understand 😊

Best of luck to you 👍

GPV

(73,089 posts)

13. Thanks!

Reply to claudette (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 05:57 AM

Jun 2023

jxla

(229 posts)

2. Dragonfly. It will stand out from all the landscapes others submit

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:09 AM

Jun 2023

I assume it fits the criteria for the show.

https://www.bhpl.net/ptp-participating-artists/

You may make your artworks anywhere on the Blue Hill Peninsula, including Orland, Surry and Deer Isle.

Although many artists choose to paint or draw landscapes outside, there is no limit on what you can do: views from your window, still lifes, portraits or abstract works are all welcome!

GPV

(73,089 posts)

3. It's a local dragonfly and I have the phone pic and witnesses to prove it. Lol I think I'd rather

Reply to jxla (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:23 AM

Jun 2023

have the best bug piece than what is likely to be a humdrum landscape among gems.Thanks!

Laf.La.Dem.

(2,964 posts)

4. Love both!

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:35 AM

Jun 2023

Hope the library makes a lot of money

GPV

(73,089 posts)

6. Thank you! I do, too!

Reply to Laf.La.Dem. (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 05:36 AM

Jun 2023

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)

8. Dragonfly close up against that background reminiscent of summer blue sky with clouds

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 06:44 AM

Jun 2023

is my favorite. It’s beautiful and it reminds me of an old friend who is to dragonflies what I am to crows.

Good luck with the auction and show, GPV, and thank you for supporting your local library.
🕊thatcrowwoman

GPV

(73,089 posts)

14. Thank you! Glad you like it!

Reply to thatcrowwoman (Reply #8)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 05:57 AM

Jun 2023

GPV

(73,089 posts)

15. Here's one for you. I think it's a raven, tho.

Reply to thatcrowwoman (Reply #8)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 05:59 AM

Jun 2023

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)

20. Oh, wow! Thank you, GPV.

Reply to GPV (Reply #15)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 06:38 AM

Jun 2023

Ravens, crows, even blue jays are all cousins. Ravens have a curved beak and a fluffier ruff of feathers under their chins than crows but they’re both iridescent blackbirds.

Love all the blue and purple almost black. And that bright eye looking at me is so expressive. Sweet!
🕊tcw

GPV

(73,089 posts)

21. Thank you! They are all quite amazing birds!

Reply to thatcrowwoman (Reply #20)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 07:39 AM

Jun 2023

Trueblue Texan

(3,058 posts)

9. Both are lovely...

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 06:51 AM

Jun 2023

I especially love the way the dragonfly reminds me of a splashy-dressed ballroom dancer about to give a performance. But I think the landscape may be what the public may be looking for in a local show.

GPV

(73,089 posts)

16. I love that image of a ballroom dancer! I considered that the landscape may be what the public

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Reply #9)

Thu Jun 29, 2023, 06:01 AM

Jun 2023

is looking for, but hubby talked me into the dragonfly because it's different and stands out, and I don't have to worry about being the 5th person to paint that big rock this year.