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first portrait of someone famous

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kitten in pastels
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barbara smith added 4 photosJune 20

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barbara smith replied to Barbara Greer's discussion 'first portrait of someone famous'April 27

this is good, iv just started trying todo portraits and im finding it very difficult, iv tryed to draw Harry Potter when he was younger. Barbara

barbara smith joined Maria's groupApril 21

Maria’s Watercolors Program

"This is a group open to all artist levels with a year program to challenge, discussions and workshops or studies around specific themes. Feel free to join."

Nica Garcia replied to barbara smith's discussion 'cost saving alternative art materials' in the group Home Made Art MaterialsApril 9

try boiling down brow onion skins and straining it and painting with it, this can also be used as a safe alternative to use to dye your easter eggs with, also boiled down berries can be used, or juice. smiles

Tema commented on barbara smith's photo 'Abstract. encaustic art'March 26

Barbara...these absolutely beautiful! What medium are you using? Would love to try it sometime. :-)

Tema commented on barbara smith's photo 'reflections encaustic'March 26

Hi Barbara...this is absolutely gorgeous!

Debra Tracey replied to barbara smith's discussion 'cost saving alternative art materials' in the group Home Made Art MaterialsMarch 26

Food colours are great but they are light sensitive and will fade quicker than water colours. Painting with cocoa or coffee - I would try adding some gum or pva to inhibit mold growth. Certainly when dry, a fixative or suitable varnish can be used...

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City (no abbreviations please): shropshire

What's your favorite media?: watercolour, soft pastels and encaustic, fountain pen and quink ink

How long have you been drawing or painting?: More than 3 years

Tell us a bit about yourself:: Ihave 3 grown up children and 6 grand children, I work full time as a child care officer with 14 to 17 year old teenagers with challenging behaviour.
I started as a complete beginner about 4 or 5 years ago, i enjoy learning and love to have a go!

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At 12:41pm on May 28, 2009, Maria said…: WELCOME TO MARIA’S WATERCOLORS GROUP

Dear Barbara,

A little bit late but I want to extend a warm welcome to you in the name of all the members of my Group and mines. . I hope you will enjoy it and participate active on it.
I give you as attachment the Group Guide and SITEMAP with all the important points on it. Please take your time to read it carefully. We are an active Group. If there is something that you do not understand, do not regret and ask me.
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I look forward to meeting you in here and in the Group, painting and working in themes or taking part of our familiar Challenges and enjoying your paintings.

Wishing you a wonderful time with us, a friend

Maria

PD: If you haven’t do it please do not forget to introduce yourself in „ I AM NEW HERE“:

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At 8:12pm on March 23, 2009, Victoria said…: I am not sure what encaustic art is...I am looking forward to seeing the kitten.

At 12:37am on March 23, 2009, Beverly said…: Thanks so much Barbara ,can this be done with acrylic ...oh gosh I can try a small piece LOL

At 1:57pm on March 11, 2009, Sineadxmc said…: Thank you Barbara, it was a very quick sketch as it was freezing but just about managed to stop my hand shaking. Best Regards, Sinead.

At 2:19am on March 11, 2009, Beverly said…: No I haven't tried either ,how do you do rocks with a credit card ,sounds fun

At 1:26am on March 11, 2009, Victoria said…: Barbara, many thanks for the kind compliments on my artwork...I am still learning everyday...I don't think that process ever ends. lol...I really like your work as well. The ice city is my favorite...looking forward to seeing more of your work.

At 11:39pm on February 11, 2009, Dawn said…: Barbara
Like your posting on Credit Crunch,, Food for thought!
Best Wishes
Dawn

At 1:50am on December 4, 2008, Beverly said…: Hi Barbara ,,Yes I did check out the site ...something to start in the new year ..Thanks for telling me about him ...

At 1:20am on November 30, 2008, Pepper said…: Hello, Barbara,

I lived in a village north and east of Hull. I loved my year there and made some very nice friends. Fortunately, we have been able to visit back and forth. Wish I was painting when I lived there as I had a lot of time on my hands. Now I wonder why it never crossed my mind. There are so many beautiful places to paint.