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Abalone Shell

by B. V. Beneke
(Pretoria, South Africa)

Mother Of Pearl

Mother Of Pearl

This painting is not realistic when it comes to colour, but the shapes and lines are.

Some lines are almost like layers in rocks or the inside of gemstones. The black areas are actually a deep purple. I didn't copy the photo slavishly but approached it as an abstract piece.

These are my favourite colours. I could play with different textures and organic lines.

Loved working on it.

Is it finished or should I add more white lines?

Comments for Abalone Shell

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Feb 07, 2016
 Wonderful! NEW
by: Lynda

You have done such a great job with this piece! Love the abstract feel and your palette is brilliant! Beautiful!
Feb 01, 2016
 Perfect NEW
by: JackieS

Love it exactly as it is. A beautiful piece of art!
Feb 01, 2016
 Just great NEW
by: Anonymous

Leave it as is....
Nov 01, 2015
 Love it! NEW
by: Linda

Beautiful colors and well executed abstract painting!
Feb 04, 2015
 Abalone NEW
by: Anonymous

I think it's stunning!
Jan 16, 2015
 Abalone Shell NEW
by: Anonymous

Maybe just a few more tiny lines in the bottom right corner to highlight the light and planes. Other than that, it is beautiful and perfect! I love it!
Jan 12, 2015
 Very nice! NEW
by: Anonymous

I like it the way it is!
Jan 12, 2015
 Very nice! NEW
by: Anonymous

I like it the way it is!

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