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Tweak says, "Jimmy.Manny for life!"

Neal Caffrey (caffreynated) wrote in thedisplaced,
@ 2017-07-11 16:01:00

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!network post, baelfire, diana prince / wonder woman (dcu), henry mills, leia organa (legends), maya lopez / echo (616), neal caffrey, pansy parkinson, rogue (92131), scott summers / cyclops (616)

Seems as if all the universes have one thing in common — the need to find a job.

Still considering looking at the government. Not 100% on the fence about that, though. Had my run with the feds, and that might be enough for me. Besides, it wouldn't be the same without ~~Peter~~ my friend there with me.

So my fall back is art. I have taught art before, and am willing to take commissions if anyone is interested in a portrait. I'm skilled in all mediums, even sculpture if that's something you want. Never know when a person will want a bust of themselves just in their hallway.

Let me know if you're interested. In the meantime I've painted these replicas if anyone wants to purchase them:

Image 1

Image 2

Image 3

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	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	Why do you paint pictures that other people have already painted? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	So people who can't afford the originals can have a copy. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	I thought that's what prints are for? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, but a painted copy maintains the texture of the paint. It looks different. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	Ok, I guess that makes sense. Texture seems important for some of the paintings. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	Especially for Renoir and Monet (the first and second). Around then painters were starting to experiment a lot more with different brush strokes, it was a huge change from the more realistic styles that came before it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	The first one makes me think of rain. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

ashtawawidiwin
2017-07-11 11:46 pm UTC (link)

Impressionism tends to be very atmospheric. It's about trying to catch a moment in time, like the difference between candid photos of people going about their day and posed studio shots. Before that no one really painted outside much so you didn't see those subtleties in the light. They've got that one up in the big art gallery in Chicago, if that's the same as back home. The effect is even better in person.

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	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	You've been to see it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-11 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	I did a big art tour for a while. Just flew to different cities to visit the galleries and try the food. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-11 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	Which was your favorite? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-12 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Paris and Rome. Paris has the Musée d'Orsay which is full of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work. It's a lot smaller than the Louvre but I spent a lot more time there. And Rome just has culture and history everywhere you look. It's brilliant for sculpture and architecture. Plus, gelato. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	boywhobelieves 2017-07-12 12:59 am UTC (link)
	I'll add them to my list of places to visit someday. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	caffreynated 2017-07-12 03:40 pm UTC (link)
	Your knowledge of art is impressive. Last place I was at there weren't a lot of folks interested in the classics, and I land here and find you and Diana. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ashtawawidiwin 2017-07-12 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	~~Art was the only~~ I've loved art and dance since I was little. No language barrier. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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