Pooh Sticks (For Ben-myrabe) by myrrhluz
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This is the second painting I did under Ahuva Shweiki's instruction. I was going to wait a little longer before posting another painting, since I have few to share being such a slow producer. But in Ben's (myrabe) posting (yesterday), in his very interesting series on a walk he took along the Thames, he mentioned Pooh Sticks. I haven't found that many people that know what I'm talking about when I tell them the name of this painting. They tend to get a rather worried and slightly disgusted expression as they wait for elaboration. So this is for Ben in appreciation of the enjoyment I'm having returning to a place very dear to me through his words.
As I endeavored to capture this painting, I was once again reminded of my limitations as a photographer. I was sorely in need of some of the geniuses of light among RR artist. I finally got a result close enough to the actual color without a glossy shine and with only as many pinpricks of reflected light as I could remove in photoshop. All of this took awhile, and I did very little commenting last night. I hope to catch up tonight. The painting is slightly cropped. The painting was done from a picture, taken in the late 80s,of my son and two of his friends waiting to see whose stick would emerge first.
Thanks for viewing and for previous comments and favs.
Comments (30)
annie5
That's so cute..love their expressions! Perfectly done :)
Flint_Hawk Online Now!
Fantastic work!
myrabe
Oh! how fun to have been an inspiration to a fellow artist. You are too kind. I can tell the young fellow (your son?) on the left is winning. You caught that in this image. The other boy is hoping for a win although it seems hopless. The girl is a perfect balance. You have done this image justice by telling the whole story as it unfolds with the flow of the river below their feet. Now that is the best any photograph could hope to do.
pspworkshop
This is so cute!!!!!!
mgtcs
Fantastic painting my fried, amazing art work! 10+
flavia49
excellent picture!
mariogiannecchini
Un lavoro eccellente ! Excellent work!
jendellas
Fantastic painting, having read the Winnie the Pooh books I know about pooh sticks. :o)
sandra46
WONDERFUL WORK!
psyoshida
What an absolutely beautiful painting! I think Ben stated it just right. I'm so glad you posted this. This is just a sweet moment and your artistry is shining through loud and clear. Superb work. Bravo. I love this.
elfin14doaks
gorgeous painting, hopefully you still paint. The world would be at a loss. I am a terrible painter, however Dave is awesome, but he doesn't think so.
goodoleboy
I've heard of poohbah, and just plain pooh, in my time, but never pooh sticks. In any case, a stellar bit of thought and painting, in re this image, Lucinda! These are lots of work.
wysiwig
This is just a wonderful, nostalgic painting and quite good. Entering Norman Rockwell territory here.
auntietk
I've always thought an afternoon of Pooh sticks would be a lovely way to spend some time. I'm astonished at the number of people who haven't read A.A. Milne! Your painting is wonderful. Great job!
ragouc
Very good picture.
erlandpil
Fantastic painting erland
A_Sunbeam
Nice work - love the expressions!
emmecielle
Excellent work! :)
cece7894
Beautiful portrait! Great job!
wjames
fantastic work.It captures the wonder of childhood.
IsaoShi
What a lovely moment you have captured, the simple pleasures of our childhood years. I am surprised how few of the people I mention it to know what Pooh Sticks is. I have played it ever since I can remember, a few times on the very bridge in Ashdown Forest where it is supposed to have been invented, as I grew up not far away. When I play Pooh Sticks on my own I often win, which makes me smile. But if it's a happy stream, losing makes me smile too.
helanker
Pooh Sticks?, Nope... but i am not english speeking, so how should I know :-) But I know this is a wonderful painting. Lovely expressions on their face and the poses are superb.
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
vaggabondd
this is so good, you are really talented my friend :)
Hendesse
What a fantastic painting. Excellent work, looks superb!
traceyjane
fantastic work, love this
moochagoo
How nice and sweet
magnus073
This one is so beautiful and really moved me. It is one of my all time favorite images. You are amazing and so talented
anahata.c
wow, I'm glad I went back in your gallery, I didn't know you'd posted physical paintings! I had no idea you were such a devoted painter! It's a marvelous painting (I assume oil? acrylic maybe, though it seems more like oil), you got fine gradations of shading & light on the children, the child at the far right for instance has wonderful orange accents; you captured their expressions with great ease, along with the random crumpling of the clothes, etc. And your background is softened just the right amount---as can be done in painting, because for all the time a painting takes compared to a photo, at least you can do whatever you want with the backgrounds, no filters involved (lol). The railing has just enough light in it to be present but not over-taking. It's a marvelous work & I assume it took much time, and I hope you post more as you make them or photograph them. (I know photographing paintings is a terrible experience: I did it once and swore I'd never do it again. Your PS surgery is seamless from what I can see. When art book publishers go out & photograph many paintings for a book, imagine the time & equipment they need to get the prints just right; of course they have the run of a museum, and special lights and god knows how much equipment. But it's that special an art.) I had no idea you were this accomplished with physical media, and it's just a pleasure! And btw, the composition of the children---from standing somewhat straight-up to leaning over---is wonderful. And I'm familiar with Pooh Sticks, and this is a wonderful capture of the game...Wow. I'm so glad I found this. How could such a major effort be just 'one upload'? Pieces like this should have a thumbnail page all their own...
anianiani
Another masterpiece ..my favourite ..Thankyou .