Eddystone Begins
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03/06/01 09:43 PM
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Step 1....Sky colors are blended Step 2....Clouds are added (4 colors blended to get desired result) Step 3....Rough sketch of lighthouse is laid out, ready to add colors. Step 4.... The construction begins! The colors of these photos are terrible. Couldn't get the camera to cooperate at all tonight. The colors in the real painting are very nice, 3 shades of blue, creams and whites and the sketch is a nice shade of graphite! [This message has been edited by Gravedigger (edited 03-07-2001).]
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/06/01 10:13 PM
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Steve - I moved the thread here to the Collectors Reunion 2001 Forum.
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/07/01 12:10 AM
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Looks like a great beginning to me. The first one reminds me of some finger painting canvases I did years ago. But, the second one left me out in the cold....couldn't do that if I tried and by the third one I was envious that you just move your pencil around the canvas and create such nice work. How long will it be before we see the finished product? Derith
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/07/01 11:02 AM
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Oh the talent before us, you are GOOD! Love seeing the beginning of what will be a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing. KYKEEPER - Pat
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03/07/01 11:21 AM
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This is great Steve! I've never painted, and this will be like I'm doing one. Very Interesting. I look forward to the updates. - Bob
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/07/01 12:02 PM
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It's fascinating to see how it develops from canvas to art. I know that artists have many different techniques so it's nice to see how you work.
It looks like it's going to be spectacular, as are all the others.
Joanne
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/08/01 01:25 AM
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Thanks for the step by step, Steve - it's really interesting to see how a painting progresses.
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/13/01 08:57 PM
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Sorry for the delay everyone. Computer picked up a virus last weekend that had to be attended to over the weekend and then I also picked up a virus that has kept me in bed the last 3 days. Feeling better now and hopefully I will get back to painting in the next day or two as soon as the room quits spinning.
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03/13/01 10:11 PM
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Take care Steve,don't push yourself.GetWell! We all appreciate your beautiful work! JoAnn -Astoria
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03/14/01 02:50 AM
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This is a great thread and so fascinating to see the painting evolve. I hope that you are feeling better Steve. All the best and thanks so much for sharing this with all of us. "Keeping The Flame Alive" Ron
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03/17/01 02:51 AM
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Steve, it's great viewing the progress, it is like being there with you. Thank you for sharing your exceptional talent. ------------------
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03/23/01 06:08 PM
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The strike finally ended and construction has resumed at Eddystone. Here's the continuing progress. Step 5.... The Gallery, Iron Bands, Bedchamber window, State Room window and stone tablets are added. The workers also finally realized work would be easier if they finally installed that ground level doorway. Step 6.... The Open gallery, Kitchen and Hexagonal Bedchamber are completed. Step 7.... The 15' high "Lanthorn", Lightning rod, chimney and railings are installed. Also you will notice the giant wooden ornamental candlesticks (on actual lighthouse but not on sculpture) are added. Step 8.... Weathervane, Signal Gallery and cranes are completed. I used actual "gold leaf" paint on the Lightning rod/weathervane, 8-point stars and window dressings and metallic paint on the open gallery wheels and hoists for added impact. [This message has been edited by Gravedigger (edited 03-23-2001).]
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03/23/01 07:47 PM
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Mighty Fine, Mighty Fine!!
The finished product will have so much more meaning to me since I have been able to see the work as the painting progressed. Thanks Steve.
Derith
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03/23/01 08:37 PM
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Steve...it looks great!! It is even more fun watching it progress. Thanks for doing this. Ruthie
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/24/01 12:38 AM
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You're giving us all a course in painting, Steve, and it's great! I love seeing it develop - thanks!
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03/26/01 11:50 AM
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Wonderful progress....you are sooooooo goooood Thanks for letting us watch the process. KYKEEPER - Pat
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03/29/01 10:26 AM
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Step 9.... Work begins on the 17th Century Ship-Of-The-Line that will be sailing past Eddystone. Step 10.... Basic sail details and rigging are added as ship nears completion. Finishing touches will be added later. Step 11.... To add depth to the painting, a 2nd ship appears passing in the distance. Started work on the trees and dunes of the shoreline.
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03/29/01 11:12 AM
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Wow Steve, especially Step 10 to 11. This one goin' to be a KEEPER!
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Re: Eddystone Begins
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03/29/01 03:54 PM
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Steve...I just can't wait to meet you in person and shake the hand of such an extremely talented individual. Each phase is so wonderful! I love it! KYKEEPER - Pat
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03/29/01 05:22 PM
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You are amazing, Digger. Keep it coming. How 'bout a shot of the entire canvas now so we can see the 'big picture'in it's present state? Thanks!
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03/30/01 04:06 AM
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Truly awesome. Digger, you has amazing talent. Thank you so much for sharing the step by step process.....makes me feel so much more involved with it!!
Thanks again,
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04/02/01 08:45 AM
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Step 12.... Ship is completed, water and shoreline are added. Also note the flag has been raised and H. Winstanley has taken position on the observation gallery. Step 13.... Final touches to the tower. Engravings are added to stone tablets, supply boat, workers, seagulls. Step 14.... The Final paint stoke.
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04/02/01 08:53 AM
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Step 15.... Now all that is needed is to find a place for the shovel! A gravedigger's job is never done... FINISHED! Here's the final result, your painting is complete. [This message has been edited by Gravedigger (edited 04-02-2001).]
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04/02/01 10:11 AM
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BEAUTIFUL JOB DIGGER! What a talent you have!
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04/02/01 10:30 AM
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Another Wow, Steve! How long did it take you to clean that shovel before you held it over your painting? LOL - Bob
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04/02/01 10:49 AM
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Beautiful! Thanks Digger for all your time and talent. The Youngers will love it. KYKEEPER - Pat
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04/02/01 11:30 AM
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What a talent you have, Steve!!!
Thanks so much for sharing it with us all and for showing us the step-by-step progress on this very special painting.
Looking forward to meeting you for the first time in Chicago!
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04/02/01 03:01 PM
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Truly magnificent!
It was really nice to see the progression of the painting and to see Digger with his masterpiece.
Joanne
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04/02/01 05:30 PM
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Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder as you created this gift of love. After hearing Bill talk so affectionately about this piece, at the FL Regional, I know he and Nancy will be overwhelmed with this gift.
See you in Chicago Steve....
Derith
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04/02/01 05:52 PM
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You're painting is awesome Digger! I am jealous that I can't be in Chicago when you present it to the Younger's. Thanks for sharing your talents with the forum collectors to be a part of the process. I can't wait to receive my copy to display.
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Lorie, the painting will presented in Baltimore. Not sure what night though.
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04/02/01 09:17 PM
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Thanks for the clarification on the presentation to the Younger's. For some reason I thought all your paintings were going to be unveiled at the Chicago event. I will for sure be in Baltimore for the reunion.
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04/02/01 10:48 PM
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Absolutely awesome, Digger! Nice to see you too!
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Digger your talent is amazing to me you made eddystone look even better than the HL piece and the galleon sailing by is a real putting the frosting on the cake.that really makes the picture.Bill O'Brien oseabee
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what can I say but...... WOW! Glad I'll be in Baltimore for the show and glad I'm getting a copy of it too..
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Digger, Absolutely amazing.
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Absolutely AMAZING !!!
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Absolutely ....WOW!! Beautiful job Digger. Such talent! Thank you for letting us watch the masterpiece unfold. Can't wait for Baltimore ... I know Bill & Nancy will love it.
I am just tickled to death that I will get to have a print of this as well.
Just awesome!
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Absolutely incredible work
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Like everyone else, I'm very impressed by your painting and will look forward to receiving the print. Thanks, Digger, for giving all of us the chance to watch it unfold. It'll be fun to watch Bill & Nancy receive it, too!
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10/15/01 02:41 PM
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Is there a posting somewhere as to the presenting of the painting to the Youngers?
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10/15/01 05:13 PM
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There will be soon, Joanne.
Also The mailing of the prints to those who supported this project should happen this week. Right, Paul?
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Onward to The Land of the Midnight Sun!
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10/15/01 11:21 PM
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This may be a great week for me. I just received the Lightships Columbia and the Portsmouth, plus the HL Christmas ornies for 2001 and 2000. I'm expecting my four HSRE in a couple of weeks, plus I should receive my HL Reunion sweater and shirt that I ordered. Now I should be getting my Eddystone print soon! This makes me look forward to receiving mail. Bob
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