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Old 01-14-16, 05:51 PM
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A bit of cycling art.

A watercolor I just finished. Kelly won the race & Lemond clinched the points for the season.
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That's fantastic! So much hidden talent on this forum. Lemond & Kelly are two of my all-time favorites.
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Very nice! I know watercolor is not easy. At least, I have trouble with it.
That's a great job.
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Thats awesome... wheels/circles are tough to get right, watercolor ones even more so. How big a piece is it? Just curious...
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Nice job. You not only captured their likeness but their riding styles as well. It's just great!
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lemond for president.
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Definitely art.
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That's some great work. I'd hang a copy in the shop.
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I love that background behind Kelly. Excellent.

I wouldn't mind seeing more of your art.
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Looks pretty great from here! How big is it?


And how long did it take? I know I shouldn't ask that, but you know... inquiring minds... .
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Super !!!

but fork's bent.
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Mad skillz!
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Magnifique!
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Pleasing to the eye! Love it.
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Well done!
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That really is great work. I would like to see more of your work as well.
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Thanks Everyone! I really enjoyed researching and painting that one.
Win Win by George Evans

Attached is the Fine Art America link with more info about this painting & other paintings.
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Very nice work @embankmentlb.

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Thanks everyone!
It's not often I have time to paint cycling stuff. This was a two day effort but so much fun! I have so many classic cycling moments I want to put my spin on.
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Really nice work, thank you for taking the time to post.
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Nifty. Produce prints!
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I like it! I'll be adding one with your two others that I already have. Win Win Win! Keep up the great work.

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Originally Posted by embankmentlb
Thanks Everyone! I really enjoyed researching and painting that one.
Win Win by George Evans

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Rally nice stuff, glad to know that I can hang a print in the shop. The NR RD with Bullseye pulleys is another goodie. Same with the rest.
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Rally nice stuff, glad to know that I can hang a print in the shop. The NR RD with Bullseye pulleys is another goodie. Same with the rest.
Thank you! I am honored! I plan to devote more time to painting the cycling subjects.
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I like it! I'll be adding one with your two others that I already have. Win Win Win! Keep up the great work.

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Thank you! More to come.
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