Art by Quinci Sprague

Student Painting(leave comments for Quinci at the end of her gallery)

I started out using acrylic paint and now use water-soluble oils. I look forward to painting each week, where I get to play with color, negative space, light and shadow. Kathy continuously shows us how to see, and having never done anything '"artistic" before, this has changed my life. - Quinci Sprague

"Out for a Ride"

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Susan F: Is this Benny? Such a cutie in that basket, and you’ve got the lighting just right.
Sandie I: Quinci, he is adorable nice work!
Chris S: Quincy, this is a sweet picture of this lovely pup. Great job!
Ellen C: Yes! Quinci, you are so good at capturing an animal's beauty but also what feels like their inherent nature. So good.

"Little Dog"

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Susan F: Your little dog is a cutie - with such plush fur! Nice brushwork, Quinci; I know how difficult a dog portrait can be.
Chris S: Another pet painting that charms the viewer. What an adorable face!
Ellen C: Wow Quinci! Just adorable. So well done!

"The Kite"

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Susan F: This is a sweet one, Quinci. The colors are definitely different from what I saw in class, but it's beautiful either way!
Ellen C: So great Quinci. The colors are lovely and I especially like the composition.
Judy K: Beautiful painting and a darling subject. Congratulations!
Chris S: Wow, I love the water, the color is beautiful. A special place to be! Great painting!
Sandie I: Such fun!! Love the colors!

"Jazz"

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Chris S: Jazz is purr-fect. She is so real. It is like you can feel her fur.
Susan F: The textiles shine along with the handsome cat in this one, Quinci. So nice!
Ellen C: Jazz is beautiful Quinci. You've done such a lovely job.
Viswa V: So fluffy. Gorgeous cat
Sarah C: Beautiful textures and colors on this pretty kitty. The fur looks so soft, and the eyes are terrific.

"Kitties"

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Sandie I: Quincy, what an awesome job on the kitties!
Ellen C: I love these kitties! So well done Quinci!
Susan F: Hmmmm … I can just imagine what these three are plotting. Even from behind, you captured their attentive body language. Nice one, Quinci!
Sarah C: This is adorable! I wonder what they see? Beautiful soft colors, and the light highlighting the fur in placed is fantastic.
Chris S: I love the kitties! The soft hues out the window are perfect! You did such a great job, as always!
Darlene S: LOVE this. I have a soft spot for kitties!

"Tanner"

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Chris S: Tanner is gorgeous! You really got across his friendliness and spunk! Lucky people to receive such a beautiful painting!
Ellen C: And look what I've missed in a month. Tanner is outstanding Quinci. You've captured his playfulness so beautifully.
Sandie I: Quick he is perfect! I love his fur! Just want to cuddle him and not let go!
Susan F: I love Tanner's pose and happy face. Nicely done!
Peter B: I love Tanner especially how his personality shows thru. Great job!
Paula R: What a cutie! Quincy, this is my new favorite of all your wonderful paintings.
Denise K: He is just awesome! I want to scratch under his chin! I like the casual pose!
Kathy Bo: This is a great painting of Tanner. You caught his playful, happy face. Awesome!

"Maine Sunset"

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Joan G: Beautiful!!!
Sandie I: Quinci, this painting is amazing!
Ellen C: I watched your progress with this one Quinci. You were quick! And look at the results. The colors are lovely and draw the eye in.
Amy W: That is really gorgeous, Quinci! I love the colors.
Susan F: Just gorgeous, Quincy. You perfectly captured that beautiful scene.
Chris S: I love the vivid colors of this painting! It brings me back to Maine summer nights. A painting to cherish for sure.

"Benny"

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Amy W: I love it. You really captured the emotion on the girl's face. Nice job!
Sandie I: Another masterpiece Quincy!!!
Paula R: This is a wonderful painting, Quincy. I love to see your work. So good!
Ellen C: Yay. Yay. Yay. Such lovely attention to detail Quinci. You really captured them both!
Chris S: This painting is beautiful, Quincy. It is so realistic, it looks like a photo! Another amazing work of art.

"Girl on a Swing"

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Susan F: Wow, Quincy, this is beautiful. You really captured the action.
Michele F: What a beautiful painting I can feel the wind blowing through her hair as she swings. Bring back childhood memories. Well done!!
Sandie I: Quincy, another masterpiece!
Chris S: Quincy, she is just beautiful! I couldn’t really see her during class zoom, but I love her. She is so vibrant!
Ellen C: Quincy, you really captured her beauty and the pure joy of swinging. Such a lovely job.
Paula R: What a fun painting, Quinci! You’ve got a real talent for capturing personalities in your work.
Debbie D: Quincy, your beautiful girls on a swing is so evocative on so many levels! Fabulous job!

"Jake's Desire"

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From Amy W: Another great job, Quinci. You really captured the feeling.
Denise K: Watched you work on this; it is a terrific job! I know how hard perspective can be. I expect your cat to jump up after the corn at any time!
From Susan F: Love it, Quinci - a sweet kitchen scene. Nice job!
From Ellen C: I love, love,love Jake! It's quite clear due to your hard work, what he's longing for. Such a lovely job Quinci.
From Sandie I: Another fabulous painting! Love Jake!
From Christine S: Jake is so realistic looking! He reminds me of my cat staring at the goods on the counter. Lovely!
From Kathy Bo: Your kitty looks perfect and the scene is so realistic. It's really lovely.
From Paula R: Quincy, I love this painting. Another great job and you continue to set the bar high.

"Lilly"

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From Marlene W: This photo does not give your painting justice. IT IS PERFECT ON MANY LEVELS. Her fur looks so velvety and you captured her sweet personality.
From Kathy Bo: I love your bunny. The proportions are perfect and the rug came out awesome. I enjoyed watching some of the process.
From Mel F: You did such a great job on Lilly! I particularly like the excellent details on the face.
From Chris S: He is truly beautiful. You are such a talented painter!
From Sandie I: Great Job!!!
From Ellen C: Quinci, What a lovely job you did. You truly captured her in all her glory. Well done!

"Girl with Toys"

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From Chris S: She came out beautifully. Lots of hard work!!!
From Ellen C: Aww. Quinci. She is both beautiful and sweet. You did capture her. What good work!
From Susan F: Well done, Quincy. You captured her sweetness - and the cuteness of the stuffed toys, too. Your efforts paid off!
From Mel F: Your Girl with Toys came out beautifully! You can see the sweetness in her face! Congrats on a job well done!
From Sandie I: Absolutely beautiful Quinc!!! Lots of hard work but definitely worth it!
From Ariana G: Lovely painting. The toys are incredible. I want to cuddle them.

"Darby"

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From Marlene W: Nicely done.love your paintings and interesting subjects.
From Sandie I: Another amazing painting!!!
From Ellen C: Ah Quinci, What a great job you did with Darby. He looks so happy to be running on that beautiful beach. Well done!
From Chris S: I started this 3times an d had to be interrupted, so here goes. I love the waves. They are so real, I feel my toes getting wet. Congratulations on a beautiful painting🏻
From Paula R: Quinci, your paintings make you feel like you're a part of them. Love this!

"Contemplating Luky"

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From Susan F - The painting of Luky is exceptional, Quinci. I enjoyed watching you put on the finishing touches - and perfecting your signature. ?
From Sandie I - Just love this painting!
From Amy W - Quinci - so many beautiful paintings! Looking at your latest, I keep looking to see what the cat is looking so intently at! Great job.
From Nancy B - Quinci I love all your paintings! Your kitty looks so very soft! Congratulations!
From Chris S - He looks so real! He is so handsome. Well done!
From Ellen C - Awww. Luky is so regal and so beautiful. And you capture his fur so well I just want to give him an unwelcome hug! Well done Quinci! Ellen C.

"Camper"

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From Christine S - You have done an impressive number of beautiful paintings. This is a happy painting of good times in the past and those to come!
From Catie T - So inviting that I want to jump in and take it for a ride! So great Quinci!

"Pool"

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From Ellen C - Quinci, What a great job you did. I want to jump in! You really captured a summer day.
From Catie T - Such a happy picture! The colors are fantastic. Your work is simply beautiful!
From Sandie I - Beautiful as usual, Quincy!
From Chis S - You have captured the essence of summer. I can almost feel the droplets from the dog's fur. So many wonderful paintings in your gallery!?????