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Susan Borgas
Joined: 14 Dec 2005
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 Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:28 am Post subject: Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek
Approx 47.5cm x 68cm
Pastel on Terra Cotta Colourfix Paper
Copyright Susan Borgas
(The blue is not quite right in this image but the best I could get at this time)
Gosh it has been so long since I have posted here.
I don’t know how many times I have traveled near this spot and never appreciated what is really there. This is permanent water fed by a spring. The surrounding area doesn’t have much in the way of tall trees but there is plenty of salt bush heading off into the distance. I always find the floating algae interesting, especially when it is aging, because of the varied colours and textures that it becomes.
A closeup of that unusual colour red area popping out.
Thanks for taking the time to look. 
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Cheers,
Susan
My Web: http://www.susanborgas.com
My Art Blog: http://www.susanborgas.blogspot.com
Free Photos: http://www.freesnapshots.blogspot.com |
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Jo Tyler
Joined: 13 Aug 2008
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Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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Hi Susan
What wonderful work, you are a very talented artist. |
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Susan Borgas
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FayeP
Joined: 29 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:59 am Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| Wow! I love your colour and feeling of distance. You have captured the feeling of the country beautifully. |
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Steve Gray
Joined: 17 Aug 2008
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Location: Geelong
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| Jo Tyler wrote: | Hi Susan
What wonderful work, you are a very talented artist. |
Talented or skilled, what's the difference? |
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Jo Tyler
Joined: 13 Aug 2008
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Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| What's the point of your question Steve? |
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Steve Gray
Joined: 17 Aug 2008
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Location: Geelong
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| Jo Tyler wrote: | | What's the point of your question Steve? |
I would say she is skilled (actually I hate the word talented) talent seems to imply being clever, smart etc.... Skilled or a level of ability (still skill I guess) is about the effort put in to get to this point.
We had kids in Yr 11 & 12 who were told over and over (by parents, family and friends) they were talented, they would go so far and stop, worried they might not get called talented... (ego is a bummer)
then there were those we call the plodders, they turn up do what they can, they put in the effort and get results for their efforts.
I guess those with talent may have some predisposition for their creative endeavours and develop these skills early, it stands out so they get praised, the plodders get praised for their efforts not their "talent".
Did that make sense?
As they say in karate circles, a black belt is just a white belt that kept on with the training. |
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Jo Tyler
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| Well Steve, I don't hate any words and I like to choose my own |
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pugwash
Joined: 04 Jul 2007
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Location: Perth
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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Some poeple have a natural talent but have to work hard to refine it. Applies to most people in this forum I would guess.
I think everyone has talent at something.
My mate at school could flick peanuts in the air and catch them in his mouth every time. How I envied him!
My wife can unroll a length of cling wrap, drop it over a bowl of salad, flick it with her finger. Tight as a drum. What a talent! When I try it all I get is string. |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:50 am Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| So, you are talented at string wrap. Or skilled? |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:46 am Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| Back to the topic, I believe Susan's work shows both talent and skill - it would fit quite nicely on my wall. |
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pugwash
Joined: 04 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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| Stefan Maguran wrote: | | So, you are talented at string wrap. Or skilled? |
When it comes to making string from cling wrap I believe I have a natural talent. I have never had to put any effort at all into learning how to do it so do not consider it a skill.
Those of you who cannot do this eat your hearts out! |
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katobus
Joined: 21 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject: Re - Quenching Water's of Wirreanda Creek |
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Hallo,Susan!
I'm so impressed of your work! I can see that you understand the colours right (right for me, I wish to achieve such result one day). I also like composition and light. I believe you've got great experience in art but such kind of work it's always like keeping a secret. |
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