oil painting (before and after) / ulje na platnu (prije i kasnije)







after
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This oil painting of mine seems to have a life of its own. Is it finally finished? I haven't got a clue.

Ovo moje ulje na platnu ima neki svoj život. Je li konačno dovršena ova slika? Nemam pojma.

Comments

  1. OrMARIJA13 December 2014 at 06:16

    Baš fora...Ja bih rekla da je dovršena :)

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  2. alessandra13 December 2014 at 07:07

    Beautiful painting!
    www.alessandrastyle.com

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  3. caterina ferraris13 December 2014 at 08:44

    Che bello, Ivana! Complimenti. Caterina www.imieioutfit.blogspot.com

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  4. lamodalena13 December 2014 at 08:51

    wonderful painting! :)

    http://lamodalena.blogspot.com/

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  5. Beauty Unearthly13 December 2014 at 09:01

    Gorgeous !!! you painting lovely babe :)

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  6. Tatiana K.13 December 2014 at 09:05

    nice picture

    http://www.enjoyfashion.ru/

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  7. Oksana Zolotukhina13 December 2014 at 09:49

    Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing))

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  8. Unknown13 December 2014 at 10:55

    Baš te idu lica :) Čini mi se dovršenom

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  9. marilovesgr33n13 December 2014 at 11:18

    i love the face of that lady and the color you choose.
    xxx
    mari
    www.ilovegreeninspiration.com

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  10. Dressed With Soul13 December 2014 at 11:43

    Dear Ivana, your art is living! And I think especially this fact is essential. For me your art (which I always like so much and also in this case I like both versions) is a mirror and an expression about what in your life and soul is happening. And therefore I'm not astonished that you can't say if a picture is finished or not as you are in the prime of life <3 Happy 3rd Advent!

    xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena
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  11. happinessygirls13 December 2014 at 14:25

    Hello Ivana, I really like your picture! I really feel the soul in it!

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  12. styleyourselfinstyle13 December 2014 at 14:43

    For me - it's finished. Great hair, love it!!!!

    Rosa

    Styleyourselfinstyle.blogspot.com

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  13. Patricia González Fernández13 December 2014 at 15:35

    what an artist =)

    http://thefantasticfashionworld.blogspot.com.es/

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  14. Iván The Trendy Surfer13 December 2014 at 15:46

    So artist !!!!!!!!!!!!


    xx
    http://www.thetrendysurfer.com/

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  15. Anett13 December 2014 at 18:57

    What a transformation! Very expressive painting.

    Bella Pummarola

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  16. Unknown13 December 2014 at 19:43

    It is a wonderful and creative work. So fun that you are not sure if it is finished :) Looks great dear! xoxo

    http://downwithpants1969.blogspot.com/

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  17. Erica13 December 2014 at 21:37

    Lovely painting dear! x

    Erica
    www.eggcanvas.me

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  18. Shireen L. Platt13 December 2014 at 22:17

    I love how creative you are, Ivana. From sewing, painting, you are able to do all the things that I can't. I do wish I can paint but I am never a creative person so good for you to be able to create beautiful pictures.

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  19. Ivana14 December 2014 at 01:03

    I ja mislim da je to-to! Odlicno izgleda i ja ne bih vise nista mijenjala!

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  20. Unknown14 December 2014 at 02:47

    The hair of the lady in the picture looks like it has blended in with the surroundings, amazing illustration!

    Prudence
    www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com

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  21. Sonya Ann K14 December 2014 at 04:24

    nice paint!

    xx
    http://sony-ann.blogspot.com/

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  22. Unknown14 December 2014 at 07:47

    It`s a nice picture, I myself am not an artist but my bff is and her favorite technique is oil painting, it does sound great :)

    http://dreamland1234.blogspot.com/

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  23. The Fashion Stir Fry14 December 2014 at 19:24

    It is very pretty. Creativity doesn't have to be rushed. Well done Ivana.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com
    http://www.maagnifik.com

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  24. Caro *16 December 2014 at 12:58

    Marvelous painting. Congratulations for this very good job :)

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  25. douglas19 December 2014 at 06:58

    I love it! Amazing job, congrats! (:

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