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01-14-16 | 05:51 PM

embankmentlb

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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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01-14-16 | 05:54 PM

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That's fantastic! So much hidden talent on this forum. Lemond & Kelly are two of my all-time favorites.

01-14-16 | 05:58 PM

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Very nice! I know watercolor is not easy. At least, I have trouble with it.
That's a great job.

01-14-16 | 06:08 PM

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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...

01-14-16 | 06:40 PM

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Nice job. You not only captured their likeness but their riding styles as well. It's just great!

01-14-16 | 06:43 PM

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lemond for president.

01-14-16 | 06:52 PM

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Definitely art.

01-14-16 | 07:05 PM

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That's some great work. I'd hang a copy in the shop.

01-14-16 | 07:06 PM

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I love that background behind Kelly. Excellent.

I wouldn't mind seeing more of your art.

01-14-16 | 07:19 PM

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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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01-14-16 | 07:48 PM

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Super !!!

but fork's bent.

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01-14-16 | 08:09 PM

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Magnifique!

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01-14-16 | 08:19 PM

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Pleasing to the eye! Love it.

01-14-16 | 08:40 PM

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Well done!

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01-14-16 | 08:48 PM

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That really is great work. I would like to see more of your work as well.

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01-15-16 | 08:58 AM

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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.

01-15-16 | 10:22 AM

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Very nice work [MENTION=123821]embankmentlb[/MENTION].

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01-16-16 | 06:15 AM

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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.

01-16-16 | 07:31 AM

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Really nice work, thank you for taking the time to post.

01-16-16 | 07:35 AM

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Nifty. Produce prints!

01-16-16 | 10:26 AM

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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.

Jim

01-16-16 | 10:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by embankmentlb

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.

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.

01-16-16 | 11:58 AM

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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.

01-16-16 | 12:01 PM

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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.

Jim

Thank you! More to come.

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