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UP or DOWN???
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UP or DOWN???
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UP or DOWN???
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It is really interesting sideways too. This is a great idea to turn our painting around. I use to do that with a drawing I was trying to copy. I would copy it form the upside down position so I would learn to see what was really there and not what...
I love it either way, but the second seems to have more potential. Fabulous stepped landscape for instance, or the basis of a fantasy painting! I'll look forward to seeing this finished. Sylvia xxx
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You made my day.
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This is really good.Shading on the leaves is varied and has the effect of texture,subtle shading on your petals is very good, keep on, try to accentuate the underside of the petals by sharpening the contrast colour -that will give you a really 3D ...
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- Coupeville
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- pastels and watercolors
- How long have you been drawing or painting?
- I'm returning to art after a long lay off
- Tell us a bit about yourself:
- I have done some kind of art off and on for years. I love landscapes. I am just getting back into it again and am struggling.
I am a wife, my wonderful hubby is Bob. We will be celebrating our 31st anniversary this next year! Plus I am a mother of 4, all grown. my 3 daughters live close by and we have 3 grandchildren close by. I have 3 other grandchildren but due to divorce am not allowed to see them. very sad! I had an accident at my job and now can not work in an office situation so I am trying to figure out what to do with myself. I am thinking of going into pet photography to bring in some money. And though I have sold some of my paintings I can't make a living out of it. But I love to paint.
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Please check out my started colored pencil piece under critiques......http://community.how-to-draw-and-paint.com/forum/topics/up-or-down... It is one of those unique pictures that you can do something with right side up or upside down. Let me know which you think I should do and why.......Thanks!!!
Posted on February 20, 2009 at 6:32pm —
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- At 6:09am on February 24, 2009, zangi12 said…
- Thanks for comment
You made my day.
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- At 5:17pm on February 23, 2009,
paul said… - Cathi Your work is gorgeous your blessed Thank you foe your comments Paul
- At 1:35pm on February 21, 2009, Angel24 said…
- Hey Cathi- glad you're keeping on -I agree that you can 'lose' some of the talent from years ago-I did and seem to have found another-quite by accident,never done any detailed work before, did lots of fashion -style pics as a teenager and wildlife as a child,then nothing for over 30 years! Now I've discovered a flair for botanical studies,who'd have thought it- so you see there's always something to experiment with and I find that this site is such an inspiration,if I feel a bit stale or blank-I just browse the 'all artwork' pages and Bingo!-another idea inspired by yet another super artist right here on site! , aren't we lucky....?!?
- At 11:07pm on February 20, 2009,
Chief said… - Hi Cathi........glad to hear that you are enjoying WC......there is really nothing else like it as far as I know. A person can get a great art education there.
Keep taking advantage of it........My best to you.
- At 8:57pm on February 17, 2009,
Dawn said… - Colours for free painting
Hi Cathi
Apologies,, I have only just seen your lovely msg.. I like what you see.. It was purely food colourings! had so much fun experimenting!
- At 5:53pm on February 8, 2009, Chief said…
- That's great Cathi....... check out the Learning Zone.
I've searched the net many times and as far as I can discover WetCanvas.com is the best art site.
- At 5:59pm on February 2, 2009, Chief said…
- I Cathi......no I have never sold a painting. Are you a member of WetCanvas.com? If you are not familiar with it, it is the biggest and best art site. It has vast resorces for artists......check it out if you have not done so already. My best to you........
- At 2:27pm on January 27, 2009,
Walter Baker said… - Hi Cathi,
Glad that my letter was of some help to you. Now the broken pencils. Well, I am not quite sure of the reason. Just perhaps it may be your electric pencil sharpener, if you use one. Most electric sharpeners do not like the wax from colored pencil but if you do use one sharpen a regular graphite pencil now and again. This will clean the sharpener blades.
Once again, I hope this helps.
Walter
- At 4:34am on January 27, 2009, Chief said…
- Hi Cathi......so nice to meet someone from the island. Thanks for your very kind comments on my painting. I am self taught......if you don't count books and tapes.
I am retired and have lots of time to devote to art. I'll keep my eye peeled for your work. All my best to you and your family.
- At 9:36pm on January 26, 2009, Walter Baker said…
- Hi Cathi,
Well, where to begin. The most important thing that you must have when creating colored pencil work is patience.
The second would be quality of pencils, I use PrismaColor. Also when buying pencils always check the end to ensure that the color is centered to the wood. This will keep the color centered when sharpening. If the color is not centered with the wood you will end up with a pencil point with more wood on one side of the point. I hope that it is not to confusing.
Paper. Well you will find out that there are many and the best way to ‘Find’ yours, we are all different, is through trail and error. A heavy grain paper will show grain through your drawings and that may suit some work. I like my drawings to have a vivid a color as possible which takes time and many layers. A smooth texture paper is more suited to my needs. I also prefer a heavy paper, 80 to 100lb.
Wax bloom is caused when you use many layers in your work. The remedy is to apply a few light coats of Krylon Workable Fixative to your finished drawing.
All of the above will be in your Art Supplies Store.
Let me know if this helps you.
Walter
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