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Sue Tullett

Buddha in the thistles

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This is what I’ve ended up with. How well I kept to the brief is debatable. Have used texture but there is no Monet for sure. Buddha has driven me mad, first too light then too dark. No enlightenment as to what to do.


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  1. Post by Alice Walker
    Re: Buddha in the thistles
    Since when did you worry about sticking to the brief Sue?! I'm sorry you've had such a wrestling match with Buddha  -and that enlightenment still eludes you -how frustrating. 

    Firstly the thistles are great -really well observed in form and colour, elegant and flowing. Secondly Buddha is fine -recognisable and a focal point without being a dominant one. He looks strangely vulnerable and yet somehow protected by the spiky plant which adds an intriguing juxtaposition -clever!

    I think the only area that is not quite resolved yet is the ornamental grass and yellow flowers on the left of Buddha. Try temporarily covering that area up (blue-tacked paper) and discerning what the piece needs there to balance it tonally, colour and form wise. I suspect amongst other things it needs space between whatever goes there and Buddha.

    Good luck with your quest!

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  2. Reply to Alice Walker from Sue Tullett Parent of this post↑
    Sue tulett
    Thanks for the advice. It's quite funny the yellow flowers and grass are some way from the Buddha l moved them closer mistake. Will see what l can come up with. Have a good break.
  3. Post by Pat Winslow
    Re: Buddha in the thistles
    I love your title. It makes me want to write a poem.


    I also had to laugh with your reference to enlightenment. 


    Seriously, I think Buddha needs his own space. It's a strong image and very different to the thistles. I like that he is partially hidden. His mystery, perhaps.

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