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Art Critique needed…What do you think?
This is a painting that is the new rage on eBay. It is an ACEO. (Art Card Editon & Original.) They are the size of baseball trading cards. It is done in watercolor. Do you think it looks good like it is, or are the details too detailed for water color? http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29296-2357-0?uid=40900932&site=0&ver=LCA080805&item=160002396957&lk=URL
I think it depends on taste…If you search ACEO Mermaids on eBay there are all sorts. Which is better in your opinon-Water color the old fashioned way with different values of colors – or detail done with a size 0 brush or watercolor pencil accenting with the regular watercolor wash?
Obviously, this is primarily a question of taste. The folksy style of this watercolor is not done is a style I enjoy, but that doesn’t mean you might not enjoy it. The artist lists it as created in the style of “Realism,” but I would suggest “Folk Art” as a better style. I agree with the “Fantasy” tag being attached to this image, as the colors and imagery denote fantasy much more so than realism.
You asked if the details are too detailed for watercolor. I think the lines are a bit heavy for typical watercolor paintings. In fact, at first glance I thought it was created in pastel or crayon, not watercolor.
There is something off with the shape of the girl’s face, which bugs me enough that I would not bid on this image. But as I said before, art is personal, so if you enjoy the image, go for it! 
Lierre Foest – Watercolor ACEO ACEOs Paintings Folk Art Dvorak
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ORIGINAL ACEO Abstract Landscape Mountains Sky LA026 ATC SFA OOAK Art Painting $9.99 |
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ORIGINAL ACEO Aboriginal Art Sun Sunshine Rays Red IA003 ATC SFA OOAK Painting $9.99 |
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ACEO original oil miniature Painting supernatural winchester brothers nadia $9.99 |
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original watercolor painting tabby cat ACEO nadia $9.99 |
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Little Girl in the Woods, ACEO, ATC, Karina Z. Original Painting, quality paper. $11.00 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING #115 2.5×3.5 INCHES ART $0.99 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATER COLOR PAINTING 2.5X3.5 INCHES #204 ART $0.99 |
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SMOKING FAIRY ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING 2.5×3.5 INCHES ART $0.99 |
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ORIGINAL Custom WC Painting ACEO YOUR PET+FREE PRINT $49.00 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING #114 2.5×3.5 INCHES ART $0.99 |
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SIAMESE CAT ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING 2.5X3.5 INCHES #102 ART $0.99 |
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Forest Morning ART ATC SFA ACEO LE PRINT of original water color painting $0.99 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATER COLOR PAINTING 2.5X3.5 INCHES #203 ART $0.99 |
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Mountain Lake Sunrise ART ATC ACEO LE PRINT of original water color painting $0.99 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING 2.5X3.5 INCHES #113 ART $0.99 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING #114 2.5×3.5 INCHES ART $0.99 |
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PUPPY DOG ACEO PRINT OF ORIGINAL WATER COLOR PAINTING 2.5X3.5 INCHES #301 ART $0.99 |
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art original watercolour Fantasy One of a kind ACEO painting-cat and mouse by JW $4.00 |
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ACEO Landscape Art Spirit Island Photo challenge May Oil Painting Original $19.99 |
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ACEO Original painting watercolor Art gift Landscape 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $2.88 |
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ACEO Original painting watercolor Art gift Seascape 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $2.88 |
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ACEO Abstract Original Painting Art Card by Van Buskirk F31 Flower $7.00 |
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Zombie raven bird house aceo original tattoo art folk art graffiti art painting $4.00 |
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zombie girl original aceo painting tattoo art folk art painting outsider art $4.00 |
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angry raven original aceo painting tattoo art folk art painting outsider art $4.00 |
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SELBY ACEO Original painting BUTTERFLY BLUE HYDRANGEA $9.99 |
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SELBY ACEO Original painting SKY BUTTERFLY BLUE HYDRANGEA $9.99 |
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ACEO Abstract Original Painting Art Card by Van Buskirk M15 Flower $7.00 |
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ACEO Original painting watercolor Art gift Seascape/2 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $0.99 |
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ACEO Original painting watercolor Art gift Seascape/3 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $0.99 |
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ACEO Original painting watercolor Art gift Seascape/4 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $0.99 |
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ACEO Original painting watercolor Art gift Landscape/2 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $0.99 |
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ACEO Original Painting of “Moonlit Waters” Acrylic on Canvas Panel $15.00 |
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ACEO Original Acrylic Painting of “Cozy Old Barn” on Canvas Panel $20.00 |
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ACEO Train Original painting watercolor Art gift Landscape 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $3.88 |
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ACEO Original painting Acrylic color Art gift blue nude 2.5 x3.5 inch By Ps. $3.88 |
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Original Acrylic ACEO Painting “A Touch of India 1″ by Mary J Smith $2.99 |
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ACEO Original Watercolor & Ink Painting “J.S. Bach” by JRY $1.99 |
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ACEO Cape Cod Artist Original Acrylic Painting Palm Trees Tropical Ocean Breeze $9.99 |
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ACEO Cape Cod Artist Original Acrylic Art Card Painting Spiritual Healing Angel $9.99 |
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ACEO Cape Cod Artist Original Acrylic Miniature Painting Cat Kitten Tiger Brown $5.99 |
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ACEO Cape Cod Artist Original Acrylic Miniature Painting Beach Dunes Fence Sea $9.99 |
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Art print from original painting Dog 79 black Chihuahua Ladybug by L.Dumas $5.99 |
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ACEO Original Art Hot Red Orange Sunset Light Leafy Silhouettes Sky Painting NR $17.99 |
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Original ACEO Contemporary Abstract Aspen Tree Painting,K Conrad $2.00 |
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Original ACEO Contemporary Abstract Aspen Tree Painting,Color Study,K Conrad $2.00 |
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ACEO Original Painting Winter Sunset Sky Tree Branches Collectible OOAK Pink Art $12.99 |
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ACEO Original Nude Oil Painting abstract impressionist Feminine Sun Moon Goddess $6.50 |
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ACEO Original Nude Oil Painting abstract impressionist Feminine outsider art atc $6.50 |
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ACEO Original Nude Oil Painting abstract impressionist strange Feminine art $6.50 |
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ACEO Original Blue Flowers Oil Painting abstract impressionist Still Life Vase $6.50 |
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original LABEDZKI ACEO 2.5×3.5 in MARBLE #15 painting FREE SHIPPING $4.99 |
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ACEO Abstract Original Painting Art Card by Van Buskirk AC24 $7.00 |
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original LABEDZKI ACEO 2.5×3.5 in MARBLE #16 painting FREE SHIPPING $4.99 |
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ACEO Abstract Original Painting Art Card by Van Buskirk ac46 $7.00 |
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ACEO Signed Original Painting ‘ALONG THE WAY’ $4.99 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting Sunset At the Mountains $5.95 |
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ACEO Original Painting Art Card by Van Buskirk AC69 $7.00 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting Trees in the Serengeti $5.95 |
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ACEO Abstract Original Painting Art Card by Van Buskirk AC43 $7.00 |
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Original Modern Abstract OOAK ACEO 2½” x 3½” Painting SFA DSMitchell $0.75 |
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Original Modern Abstract OOAK ACEO 2½” x 3½” Painting SFA DSMitchell $0.75 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting “Mountain Lake” $5.95 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting “Winter Mountain Cabin” $5.95 |
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original aceo painting black arabian horse in native costume $9.99 |
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ACEO Original Acrylic Seascape Shore Ocean Waves Surf Miniature Painting HYMES $1.04 |
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Original Modern Abstract OOAK ACEO 2½” x 3½” Painting SFA DSMitchell $0.75 |
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lemon on rose original oil painting by moulton aceo $9.00 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting “Moonlight Over the Mountains” $5.95 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting “Flowers and Butterflys” $5.95 |
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Original Modern Abstract OOAK ACEO 2½” x 3½” Painting SFA DSMitchell $0.75 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting “Eagle Going Fishing” $5.95 |
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ACEO original Acrylic painting ” Creek in the Winter” $5.95 |
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ACEO Original Painting of Floral Bouquet on Canvas Panel $9.99 |
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original LABEDZKI ACEO abstract painting 2.5×3.5 in CROC free shipping ATC $5.75 |
