Yukon Graveyard - tile

Posted Jun 11, 2006, 5:02:08 AM UTC

I'm experimenting with porcelain paints! This is on a white tile. I have a bunch of them that were never used for the building they were intended. SO! Here's the result.

This is painting of a photograph from when my family and I went to Dawson City when I was 11. I have yet to put the writing on the tombstone, but other than that, I consider this finished.

Let me know your opinions!

Comments

Humority
Jun 11, 2006, 2:12:46 AM UTC
Wow! That's so spiffy! It looks amazing Robin, it requires you to be really accurate when doing that kind of thing no? I just love the scenery and old graveyards, just like EBS. I've never been to one though, but if I do I just have to paint one. Well done again! new
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- Minimaid
  Jun 11, 2006, 9:01:20 AM UTC
  Thanks, hun!
  
  Yes, it requires a fair degree of accuracy, since after the paint dries a bit, if you try to add more to the area, the old stuff will peel off and leave chunks of black in your new wet paint.... You can see that happening a little bit on the tree in the back. Though I started doing that on purpose after the initial mistake, because it suited the texture.
  
  Old graveyards are very very special. I should post the photo I took this from in my image folio... There's nothing quite like it.
  
  Much love!
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  Humority
  Jun 22, 2006, 1:20:32 AM UTC | Total Edits: 1 | Last edited on Jun 22, 2006 by Humority
  I didn't reply to this?!
  Actually I wouldn't know there was a mistake if you hadn't told me. I apreciate your patience with this stuff... You know, if you have more like this then you can decorate your house with these tiles. I bet it would look awesome. And I can't wait to see those photos.
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  Minimaid
  Jun 22, 2006, 7:11:46 AM UTC
  Unfortunately, now it will have to wait until I'm at home again. Right now I'm in Calgary until Sunday night.
  
  It's not much more difficult than doing a proper drawing, really. I gave the house tile to my dad for father's day.
  
  Anyhow, I must be off. I'm not writing coherently, probably. Just woke up.
  Much love,
  
  Robin
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  Humority
  Jun 26, 2006, 5:17:18 AM UTC
  I think it's a great present.
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  Minimaid
  Jun 29, 2006, 6:45:06 PM UTC
  He did too. He likes it. I'm glad he does, because I didn't get any critiques on the stupid thing.
  
  Thanks, luv!
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EvilBunnySlippers
Jun 10, 2006, 11:47:30 PM UTC
WOW...you painted that on tile? It looks amazing! I love this! Especially the whole tombstone thing...I love old graveyards ha ha. Great job Robin!
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- Minimaid
  Jun 11, 2006, 8:58:09 AM UTC
  Aw, Thanks so much, EBS!
  
  I know - I'm a big fan of old things in generall myself - mainly places. They're just so full of past experiences - past life... It's hard not to feel awed by them. I think this one was just the coolest because that tree grew from right out of where the woman was laid to rest in 1902.
  
  Yup! It's on a tile. Black porcelain paint. *hugs*
  
  Thanks so much, luv. I'll talk to you soon!
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