Post by: nolan on December 09, 2019, 01:48:09 AM
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Post by: Maryna on December 09, 2019, 06:02:19 AM
I was just telling my daughter last week my idea I have with pet portraits that I want to try and pitch to my vet and your course could not have come at a better time to give me all the tools and knowledge I need to make a success of it. :yippee: :yippee:
Just a question, if I rather want to do this in oil, do you recommend I add Liquin to my paints to speed up the drying time in between or what do you suggest?
Post by: nolan on December 09, 2019, 06:55:28 PM
Maryna, you can follow the course in oils as well - the painting techniques are identical. You just add painting medium instead of water to thin the paints. O0
PS - all lifetime VIP's at OAL will get access to the course so please don't buy it if you are a Lifetime member there. It will just take me a while to get them up there O0
Post by: JayJ on December 09, 2019, 09:30:39 PM
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Post by: Happychappy on December 10, 2019, 12:47:34 AM
Patricia
Post by: DollyMauji on December 10, 2019, 06:40:23 AM
This is a dream course!
Nolan you da best!!! :not_worthy: :not_worthy: :not_worthy:
This is Christmas come early!!! :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:
I love 2 subjects - but never dared to venture into painting either of them... Dogs and Lions! Where was this course all my life :D :D :D Guess it will help with painting Lions too!
Post by: njnjgirl on December 10, 2019, 01:28:30 PM
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Post by: Cath on December 11, 2019, 11:26:49 AM
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Post by: Happychappy on December 12, 2019, 02:02:58 AM
Patricia
Post by: JayJ on December 12, 2019, 02:35:06 AM
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Post by: Maryna on December 13, 2019, 03:41:58 PM
Post by: nolan on December 13, 2019, 05:20:18 PM
The important thing is to have a brown black and a blue black so if you only have one black, then you can tint it to the blue or brown side by adding say french Ultramarine or Burnt Sienna to it.
Louise - when you can please try to get artist grade paints as the student paints have very little pigment in them so the paintings will fade quickly. In the meantime I suggest not selling any paintings until you do get the better paints O0
Post by: Louise Judith on December 13, 2019, 05:58:31 PM
Post by: JayJ on December 13, 2019, 08:44:25 PM
Post by: nolan on December 14, 2019, 06:56:00 AM
I am staying with my mother over Christmas
Nice, enjoy every moment :clap: :clap: :clap:
No worries. I was just making sure you are aware of the difference - painting dogs takes time so I don't want you to do all the work and be disappointed afterward O0
Just add a brown or a blue to tint your existing black O0 :gl:
Post by: MSWcrane on December 16, 2019, 12:32:07 PM
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Post by: charle on December 29, 2019, 12:21:08 AM
Post by: susanweiss on December 29, 2019, 02:42:26 PM
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Post by: Martina on December 29, 2019, 04:06:56 PM
I haven‘t been painting for quite a while, been too busy with other things... But as I love dogs, I could not resist and I am very happy to be back :D
I really like this course :smitten: and I‘d like to use the opportunity to gain more experience with oils.
I have started with the border collie and I wondered if I should try a little different approach: Would it be possible to block in all the darkest colours I see first and continue from there? If I did it bit by bit, I think it would take weeks to finish just the left ear :confused: Alla prima ist not an option, is it? To much fine detail...
What do you think?
:thankyou:
Post by: nolan on December 29, 2019, 07:46:36 PM
Susan I am glad you are enjoying the course so far. I look forward to seeing your paintings :gl:
Martina. you should always work from dark to light O0
Feel free to paint alla prima as far as you can - just gradually add more medium to each layer in order to get the paint to lie on top. Do however stop when you see the layer is not going on accurately anymore otherwise you will find yourself having to press too hard which will make you loose all your detail. O0 :gl:
Post by: nolan on December 29, 2019, 07:51:56 PM
HERE (https://paintbasket.com/members/index.php?topic=504.0)are instructions on how to do so. If you need help, just message me then I will assist O0
I look forward to seeing your painting :heeha:
Post by: Martina on December 30, 2019, 07:11:43 PM
I have now decided to go back to acrylic paints for these projects to be able to follow along and learn the techniques. I will have two weeks of holidays in January and I‘d like to spend my time with painting :yippee: instead of waiting until the paint is dry.
I really like oil paint and maybe I will use it in another project or the first portrait of my new dog. :) :painting: :yippee:
Post by: nolan on December 30, 2019, 10:37:17 PM
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Post by: GPeachy on January 02, 2020, 08:25:19 PM
Post by: nolan on January 02, 2020, 09:16:28 PM
The Cad Red hue will be fine for the odd spot of red we use in the course O0
Post by: Annie. on January 03, 2020, 02:25:04 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 05, 2020, 11:39:11 PM
Post by: Kathysutterlin on January 06, 2020, 12:46:49 AM
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Post by: EmmaLee on January 06, 2020, 02:07:24 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 06, 2020, 02:19:38 PM
Post by: JayJ on January 06, 2020, 02:23:20 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 06, 2020, 03:07:25 PM
Post by: charle on January 06, 2020, 05:05:31 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 06, 2020, 05:11:53 PM
Post by: nolan on January 06, 2020, 06:34:21 PM
and Susan here is your Collie and Labrador:
(to add them here you just copy the [ smg ] code and paste it here into your reply O0
Post by: nolan on January 06, 2020, 06:38:25 PM
Charle you have done a great job on your Collie, especially the eyes they are nice and alive :clap: :clap: :clap:
Susan, you are doing a great job as well, lots of detail, well done. :clap: :clap: :clap:
I do however notice that the left eye on the Collie is too far to the left, do you think your print moved when you transferred your lines?
Post by: susanweiss on January 06, 2020, 06:59:35 PM
Post by: njnjgirl on January 06, 2020, 07:13:06 PM
Post by: charle on January 06, 2020, 11:12:54 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 06, 2020, 11:49:23 PM
Post by: Annie. on January 07, 2020, 04:22:19 AM
Post by: charle on January 07, 2020, 06:46:43 PM
Post by: nolan on January 07, 2020, 06:54:49 PM
You are getting the eyes great in your paintings :clap: :clap: :clap:
In this painting I feel the hairs overlapping the mouth on the upper jaw are touch long so just look out for that next time O0
Post by: Bill76434 on January 07, 2020, 10:14:13 PM
Post by: Annie. on January 08, 2020, 12:57:25 AM
Post by: charle on January 08, 2020, 03:15:11 PM
Post by: nolan on January 08, 2020, 06:58:07 PM
Post by: Win on January 09, 2020, 10:54:29 AM
Post by: njnjgirl on January 09, 2020, 01:13:36 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 09, 2020, 06:13:23 PM
Post by: nolan on January 12, 2020, 07:55:40 PM
Post by: Martina on January 15, 2020, 09:48:48 PM
Post by: Happychappy on January 15, 2020, 10:44:58 PM
Post by: Happychappy on January 15, 2020, 10:47:38 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap: Susan your Labrador was well done too.
:clap: :clap: :clap: Martina, your Border Collie was also excellently painted.
You have all done so well.
Patricia
Post by: Bill76434 on January 16, 2020, 12:04:10 AM
Post by: Maryna on January 16, 2020, 06:07:59 AM
Post by: JayJ on January 16, 2020, 11:19:45 AM
Post by: njnjgirl on January 16, 2020, 01:33:15 PM
Post by: Harald on January 16, 2020, 01:44:12 PM
My attempt at the Collie, suggestions for improvements are very welcome. It is a very interesting course and for me, very time consuming.
Post by: susanweiss on January 17, 2020, 12:28:42 AM
Post by: liz on January 17, 2020, 10:38:06 PM
HARALD, just squeeze some black paint onto your palette and darken the gray hairs of your colllie. O0 :) ~Liz
Post by: Harald on January 18, 2020, 11:32:35 AM
Hi Liz
Thank you so much for good advice.
Harald
Post by: charle on January 18, 2020, 03:25:05 PM
Post by: JayJ on January 18, 2020, 04:01:36 PM
Post by: Harald on January 19, 2020, 01:53:48 PM
Charle and Jay, many thanks for nice comments. Yes Charle this was a difficult matter, it was my first dog and I think I learned a lot.
Harald
Post by: njnjgirl on January 19, 2020, 04:36:23 PM
Post by: nolan on January 19, 2020, 06:54:59 PM
Martina, try to get a few more hair details near the bottom where the black and white meet O0
Harald, yes it is time consuming, but very rewarding. Your dogs eyes are a bit too round, you can fix that by adding the shadow cast by the upper eyelid onto the eye O0
Post by: Harald on January 20, 2020, 08:13:30 AM
Post by: Happychappy on January 20, 2020, 08:25:23 PM
Patricia
Post by: Harald on January 20, 2020, 09:30:53 PM
Many thanks Patricia for encouragement and good advice.
Harald
Post by: Martina on January 21, 2020, 09:44:12 AM
Thank you Nolan, I will try to improve that area with a couple of extra hairs. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Harald on January 24, 2020, 11:20:03 AM
Harald
Post by: njnjgirl on January 24, 2020, 01:56:38 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 24, 2020, 03:09:19 PM
Post by: Harald on January 24, 2020, 05:25:33 PM
Post by: charle on January 25, 2020, 11:45:33 PM
Post by: Kathysutterlin on January 25, 2020, 11:49:33 PM
Post by: Maryna on January 26, 2020, 09:21:25 AM
I am also doing my dogs in oils.
Just a question, are you using liquin? I am just using linseed oil and just wait for the in between drying time,
Post by: charle on January 26, 2020, 04:23:08 PM
Post by: susanweiss on January 26, 2020, 06:33:48 PM
Post by: charle on January 26, 2020, 06:39:14 PM
Post by: nolan on January 26, 2020, 09:17:29 PM
Great job Charle, good colour mixing as well :clap: :clap: :clap:
I look forward to seeing your painting of Lady :heeha: :gl:
Post by: susanweiss on January 26, 2020, 09:18:11 PM
Post by: charle on January 26, 2020, 11:56:35 PM
Susan I love your GS dog. Great colors nice and warm overall. Did you paint the entire canvas first with the warm colors?
Post by: susanweiss on January 27, 2020, 12:35:40 AM
Post by: robynann on January 27, 2020, 02:34:18 AM
Post by: nolan on January 27, 2020, 06:47:08 PM
Just be careful when doing the background that you don't form a halo around the dog - the background must go "behind" the dog O0
Post by: susanweiss on January 27, 2020, 07:29:10 PM
Post by: njnjgirl on January 27, 2020, 08:59:02 PM
Post by: Happychappy on January 27, 2020, 09:20:34 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap: Charle and Susan, both your dogs are very well done. Just makes me wish I could start in acrylics to paint these dogs too. Time seems to be my enemy!!!
Patricia
Post by: susanweiss on January 27, 2020, 10:44:15 PM
Post by: Maryna on January 28, 2020, 03:49:19 AM
Post by: Bill76434 on January 28, 2020, 06:17:43 AM
Post by: susanweiss on January 28, 2020, 03:43:57 PM
Post by: nolan on January 28, 2020, 07:12:49 PM
1) Paint the whole background first as if there was nothing in front of it. Then once the background is dry you use carbon or dress maker's carbon to transfer your portrait to the canvas.
The disadvantage of this method is that you may battle to cover the background area where the portrait is so you end up with the dog looking transparent, lol.
2) You transfer the portrait outlines to the canvas, use clear cover to mask off the portrait while painting the background. Paint the whole background first as if there was nothing in front of it. Peel off the mask once done.
This is the method I use and recommend because you end up with beautiful clean canvas for the portrait and nice crisp edges with no effort. The mask does cost a few cents each time, but is nothing when compared to the time you save and the price you can get for the painting.
Both of these always give you a perfect background that looks like it goes behind the dog.
There is a third way but I only recommend that for experienced artists and that is to draw your portrait outlines then paint the background without masking. When doing this you have to very careful to not create a halo, which is super easy to do because you are having to be careful not to paint into the dog area so you tend to paint around those lines, hence the reason I don't recommend it.
I also feel this method takes longer than creating a mask does so you don't save any time doing it this way.
Post by: susanweiss on January 29, 2020, 02:39:10 AM
Post by: charle on January 29, 2020, 02:51:00 AM
Post by: nolan on January 29, 2020, 07:38:03 PM
I am glad my method works for you Charle :yippee:
Post by: Maryna on January 30, 2020, 09:41:58 AM
It is done using oils.
Post by: EmmaLee on January 30, 2020, 12:48:30 PM
Maryna, your collie is fantastic.
Post by: njnjgirl on January 30, 2020, 01:15:39 PM
Post by: robynann on January 30, 2020, 03:19:59 PM
Post by: charle on January 30, 2020, 05:57:54 PM
Post by: Maryna on January 30, 2020, 07:19:52 PM
Charle I used oils.
Post by: nolan on January 30, 2020, 07:41:35 PM
:gl: with your labrador
Post by: Cath on January 30, 2020, 09:59:43 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on January 30, 2020, 11:09:52 PM
Post by: susanweiss on February 02, 2020, 02:44:56 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on February 07, 2020, 02:30:55 AM
Post by: TeresaM on February 10, 2020, 03:15:33 AM
I bought this course too but will wait till it's cooler weather here in Canberra before I attemp them.
I have used colour pencils during this extreme heat to make some gift cards.
Post by: nolan on February 10, 2020, 09:32:31 AM
Here is Marieomalley (https://paintbasket.com/members/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=3202)'s Border Collie and Labrador:
Post by: nolan on February 10, 2020, 09:34:11 AM
With a start to the course like this, I can't wait to see the rest of your dog studies :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
Post by: EmmaLee on February 10, 2020, 12:07:35 PM
Post by: njnjgirl on February 10, 2020, 02:52:17 PM
Post by: Cath on February 10, 2020, 09:16:20 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on February 10, 2020, 10:49:22 PM
Post by: Happychappy on February 12, 2020, 10:17:25 PM
Post by: TeresaM on February 13, 2020, 08:23:52 AM
Post by: robynann on February 13, 2020, 12:42:36 PM
Post by: Rommie on February 13, 2020, 09:31:24 PM
Hi All,
I understand Nolan is out but I'd like to post a question to the more seasoned oil painters.(That would be anyone who has actually completed an oil painting.)
Has anyone placed their artwork in the oven to speed drying time? I became impatient with the second layer of oil and baked it in the oven. It left the white of the canvas slightly scorched. I paint a thin layer over and you can still see the yellowish tinge. I liked how the painting was going but I'm not opposed to completely starting over. Any advice?
Post by: EmmaLee on February 14, 2020, 01:13:10 AM
Post by: Rommie on February 14, 2020, 05:15:10 PM
I usually muck it up way before the second stage and toss it. You're avocado was lovely! The eycalyptus was brilliant as well!
Post by: EmmaLee on February 14, 2020, 07:50:08 PM
I’m sorry I can’t be more help. I have no idea if it will eventually crack or not. Hopefully not. Nolan would be the one to ask. Im sure he’ll have an answer for you when he returns.
I’m looking forward to seeing more of your artworks!
Post by: Maryna on February 15, 2020, 06:32:16 AM
Painting with oils is a waiting process. I suggest that you either do one of the following:
1. I mix linseed oil in my paints and I find that with most colors it does dry a little faster.
2.You could opt to mix in Liquin that will make the drying time speed up loads, it should be dry to the touch almost the next day.
3. You could paint something else while you wait for one painting to dry.
Your question about cracking if you paint over. It is critical that your top layer be thicker/more oil in than the previous layer. If you were to paint say a thin layer on top of a layer that is very thick the paint will crack! learned the hard way.
It is very important to be patient when creating art and also working in oils. Even though it is very forgiving and you have time to adjust your paints etc, drying does take time. The final result will be so much worth it in the end.
As the pug is part of the course paintings, I would perhaps suggest that you leave it now. This is great practice, you learned how to do the wrinkles and you also learned that paintings and ovens do not mix well. ;D
Rommie - I removed your individual topic on the course as you did post it here too. Then we can keep all paintings and posts from the course in one place for easy access. ;)
Post by: Rommie on February 15, 2020, 04:53:17 PM
Thank you your advice was very helpful. I'm having to reign in my patience :tickedoff:.That's probably why my paintings often meet a sad end. :2funny:
I had a rather unfortunate experience with mediums. I was under the impression that oil paint worked like watercolor and so I used turpentine to thin my oil paints to the consistency of watercolor. :help:
I finally came across one of Nolan's notes that said not to thin with solvent unless you use damar varnish, I believe.
I can't remember where I found it. I have been avoiding mediums ever since.I will definitely try the linseed oil.
Your cat and Yorkie made me want to try the lessons. Their spot on! But I really liked the camel in the Illusion of Movement challenge. It looks lovely in oil!
Post by: Maryna on February 15, 2020, 05:13:35 PM
There is however a very specialised turps for artists. It is very expensive too.
Mediums like linseed oil or liquid is great. Don't 'water' it down too much. I found now with the fur that I thin it a little more than what I would when I paint the rest and using a good thin rigger brush works the charm.
Don't give up keep going.
I sometimes want to just put a paint knife through my work when it gets to that ugly phase, but I just hang in and keep going and then I surprise myself in the end.
Looking forward to the rest of your doggos.
Post by: charle on February 17, 2020, 04:44:54 PM
Post by: Rommie on February 17, 2020, 07:31:21 PM
Thank you, I'll give the Liquin a try as well. i had an old bottle of Liquin I bought when I first Joined Paintbasket but never got a chance to try it. When i pulled it out of the closet it was extremely dark and cloudy, so I chucked it. I was not sure if it was from storing it in a dark closet or the medium itself, so I was reluctant to try it.
I'll definitely give it another go! I particularly love the transparency of oil. They seem to have a slight glow to them. Your dog inspired me to keep going in the class. They're absolutely brilliant.
I particularly like your flowers on linen. I don't think you should stop at three. They are quite striking!
Post by: nolan on February 18, 2020, 03:24:50 AM
Everybody has already given you the correct advice regarding the medium to use, etc :yippee:
Your Pug is looking fabulous :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: I can't wait to see the rest of your course paintings :painting:
PS - every painting goes through an ugly stage. If you want to end up with anice painting you need to push through this stage instead of tossing the canvas in the bin O0
Post by: Rommie on February 19, 2020, 03:55:29 PM
They simply didn't survive the ugly stage. Which was something about painting I'd never actualized; an ugly stage! I never realized how much planning goes into each stage of painting. I will add an ugly phase to the list. I must say that giving an offending painting the boot is somewhat cathartic. :fight: :yippee:
Post by: nolan on February 19, 2020, 06:53:41 PM
A little heat does in fact help oil paint dry. I always put my oil paintings in a sunny spot to dry. To much heat, like if you put it in the over, will however damage the painting in the same way as it being in a fire. Remember that the painting consists of more than just the paint, it also consists of linen or compressed paper which will degrade very quickly with excessive heat.
Post by: GPeachy on February 19, 2020, 08:52:39 PM
Post by: Rommie on February 19, 2020, 11:01:25 PM
Back to the drawing board! :painting:
Post by: Rommie on February 19, 2020, 11:21:52 PM
After doing the course the wrong way in oil, I must say I would take Maryna's advice and do multiple (dogs) projects at once.The course is such a delight you won't wish to wait the drying time. Your work is extremely advanced and very accurate. You could easily navigate more than one dog painting at a time. I would caution anyone with less experience to watch the videos straight through first, of course. You can plan for drying time anytime Nolan breaks out the dryer. I'm looking forward to seeing your work!
Post by: marieomalley on February 20, 2020, 04:30:56 AM
Post by: nolan on February 20, 2020, 08:04:37 PM
Marie - I am happy to help O0
Good on you for pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. I think you can now see that you are able to go well outside of the boundaries you have set for yourself :yippee:
So don't be scared to push yourself :cheering:
Post by: Maryna on February 27, 2020, 06:56:57 AM
Done in oils.
Post by: TeresaM on February 27, 2020, 08:51:19 AM
Post by: nolan on February 27, 2020, 07:10:38 PM
Post by: Rommie on February 28, 2020, 03:25:33 PM
Post by: EmmaLee on February 28, 2020, 07:41:05 PM
Post by: Maryna on March 01, 2020, 07:08:46 PM
Post by: Debra Kay on March 04, 2020, 04:15:13 PM
I’m new around here - not sure this is even where I am supposed to ask questions. I am just getting started on the Dog course. Nolan, where (which handout or # course video module) do I find the specific instructions about how to mark off and section the large canvas like I see You have? OR do I simply use smaller canvas boards and if so what size for the different class projects? Thanks in advance really enjoying watching so far and anxious to get started.
Post by: Maryna on March 04, 2020, 04:31:15 PM
Post by: nolan on March 04, 2020, 07:11:24 PM
You will find the info in the equipment class O0
:gl: with the course. I look forward to seeing your dogs :heeha:
Post by: Maryna on March 05, 2020, 05:19:23 AM
When I started I hated it, but I pushed through the really ugly stage. This took quite some time to complete as I had to wait for layers to dry. I am satisfied with the end result.
Post by: charle on March 05, 2020, 03:58:00 PM
Post by: nolan on March 05, 2020, 07:16:22 PM
This one does go through a long ugly phase before coming together in the end doesn't it :o
Just look at that reflection in the eye :heeha: :yippee:
Post by: Win on March 06, 2020, 07:09:00 AM
Post by: marieomalley on March 26, 2020, 02:43:21 AM
Post by: charle on March 26, 2020, 05:02:45 PM
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Post by: Vanessa G on April 02, 2020, 01:59:48 PM
Hi there
I'm a newbie to you all and found you when i found and did the teddy tutorial recently.
I am fairly new to painting (only started towards end of last year) but couldnt resist trying this dog course, even though I worried i was overreaching.
I am afraid I also need to admit I am not using the correct standard of paints - my bad - and am trying to make do with what I have (mostly craft with a few student grade)...
Anyway I'm rambling! I want to call my collie done (bar whiskers which I will add when I'm sure I'm done).
But need advice as to whether it is ok to stop him now - or still way too soon.
I'm at a stage when I'm just going it over and over and not improving it by doing so - in fact, im often making it worse with the over fiddling.
Can I ask advice from you lovelies as to whether there is anything glaring I need to amend before adding whiskers and formally calling it done.
Constructive criticism is welcome albeit I'm hoping its nothing too major, as I'm not sure I know how to go back too many steps without ruining lol.
Thanking you in anticipation...
Vanessa
Ps. Also any advice how to rotate a photo in the gallery would help this muppet'Ness loads... :2funny:
Post by: nolan on April 02, 2020, 08:15:55 PM
I think you have done an awesome job on your Border Collie. Excellent for someone that has only started painting a few months ago :congrats: :cloud9:
When you feel you are fiddling but not improving things, that is always your cue to stop O0
Put in the whiskers and sign this one with pride O0
I look forward to seeing your progress :heeha:
Post by: Vanessa G on April 02, 2020, 09:36:54 PM
I shall off back downstairs and do the whiskers now. It's 10.35pm here so it will feel good to finish tonight (after weeks of collie'ng). Heres hoping for a restful sleep to follow with no dreams of brushstrokes and colour mixing lol.
Again thanks so much for your sweet reply and thanks also for such a wonderful lesson...
Post by: Bill76434 on April 02, 2020, 10:09:05 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 02, 2020, 10:25:43 PM
Whiskers now done. Will try upload a final picture tonight
Post by: Vanessa G on April 03, 2020, 12:34:00 AM
Oh me oh my, I painted a dog. Oooooft - cant quite believe it!
Im calling her Jessie
Thank you Nolan...
Post by: charle on April 03, 2020, 04:49:56 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 03, 2020, 06:32:09 PM
You are off and running. I believe you could tackle any painting with great results. Welcome to the group and have fun. :gl:
Thank you so much. So excited to be here
Post by: nolan on April 04, 2020, 09:30:03 AM
Post by: Win on April 04, 2020, 10:58:14 AM
Post by: njnjgirl on April 04, 2020, 12:51:17 PM
Post by: Happychappy on April 05, 2020, 07:54:44 PM
Patricia
Post by: Vanessa G on April 07, 2020, 09:45:28 AM
I know I'm gonna love it here
Post by: GPeachy on April 16, 2020, 10:10:11 PM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 17, 2020, 12:08:42 AM
Post by: GPeachy on April 17, 2020, 12:47:56 AM
I am looking forward to the portrait course as well. Before I start that one though, I am going to paint the stainglass lamp, the Gisaille painting.
Post by: Van Staden on April 18, 2020, 11:53:35 AM
Your feedback please. It was done in Oils.
Thanks
Annetjie
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gNj12BHkkzjvR7Tt9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/gNj12BHkkzjvR7Tt9)
Post by: JayJ on April 18, 2020, 12:42:48 PM
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Post by: Bill76434 on April 18, 2020, 11:12:04 PM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 19, 2020, 02:06:01 AM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 19, 2020, 05:44:59 PM
I haven't finished the lab yet cos I'm having problems with the colour mixing so decided it best to leave it alone for a bit and come back later. Planning on doing the jack russell exercise next and then the pug. Oooooft... lol
Post by: EmmaLee on April 19, 2020, 06:44:25 PM
Post by: Van Staden on April 19, 2020, 08:04:29 PM
Annetjie. I just checked your link and I think this is a very good painting. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Thank you so much Bill.
Post by: Vanessa G on April 19, 2020, 08:19:48 PM
Wow! Beautiful fur, Vanessa!
Thank you so much :D
Post by: GPeachy on April 19, 2020, 09:43:28 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on April 19, 2020, 10:36:23 PM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 19, 2020, 11:26:25 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 20, 2020, 09:46:45 AM
Post by: nolan on April 21, 2020, 01:09:19 AM
Great job Ginger, Annetjie and Vanessa :congrats:
All you dogs are nice and fluffy looking with good technique and realistic eyes, so I am very happy :clap: :clap: :clap:
Pat you may need to size your photo smaller before uploading to your gallery. You can use Picresize.com (https://picresize.com/) to do that. Size it to 1200 pixels on it's longest edge then follow THESE (https://paintbasket.com/members/index.php?topic=504.0)instruction to upload to your gallery and add it to this post. Let me know if you get stuck
Ginger, good hair technique, well done
Annetjie the same for you. I look forward to the rest of your paintingsVanessa, the eye on your dog is perfect
Post by: Pat Wilson on April 21, 2020, 06:24:18 PM
Post by: dennis on April 21, 2020, 07:56:15 PM
Post by: Trace on April 21, 2020, 10:01:52 PM
Van Staden I wasn't able to open the link
Vanessa :clap: Beautiful, The eyes and fur are masterful
G Peachy :clap: Wonderful
I hope one day I might be able to do this course and am so inspired by you all :)
Cheers Tracey
Post by: nolan on April 21, 2020, 10:04:57 PM
Your Collie looks fantastic nothing to complain about. :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
I have an observation on this painting of yours, but I am going to leave it until you do the wet hair study - after you have completed that study, remind me to tell you about my observation ^-^ :detective:
Post by: Bill76434 on April 21, 2020, 10:46:40 PM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 21, 2020, 10:56:54 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 22, 2020, 11:46:20 AM
So i thought I'd post a work in progress as the muzzle area is what was called for in the exercise.
I'm pleased thus far (albeit I know I'm gonna redo the 'line' along his muzzle), but any constructive criticism is welcomed...
And any help with colours for the head. I'm thinking burnt sienna and burnt number as bases but not sure as i totally haven't got the hang of colour matching/mixing - i have a definite mental block when it comes to getting accurate colours.
Post by: nolan on April 22, 2020, 08:14:55 PM
Just soften the line under the mouth, don't redo it. You can use a glaze to do that O0
I used Burnt Sienna and Burnt Umber, so you are spot on :gl:
Post by: Vanessa G on April 22, 2020, 08:33:26 PM
Looking awesome so far Vanessa :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
Just soften the line under the mouth, don't redo it. You can use a glaze to do that O0
I used Burnt Sienna and Burnt Umber, so you are spot on :gl:
Fabulous Nolan. Thank you so much
Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 22, 2020, 09:37:49 PM
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Post by: Vanessa G on April 26, 2020, 07:44:50 PM
My goodness Labrador is so hard, Nolan you are so good you make it look so easy, I was ok with the first ear then things got a bit complicated lol, I will persevere ….. I wont be beaten lol..... I hope!
Pat
I too really really struggled with the lab - couldn't get the colours right at all. So I put it to one side and am doing the smaller size exercises. Plan to get back to it after them but before the German shepherd.
Post by: nolan on April 26, 2020, 08:42:08 PM
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Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 28, 2020, 07:14:30 PM
Post by: nolan on April 28, 2020, 08:44:39 PM
Colour - don't fret too much to get your colour exact at this stage. Do your best, but don't spend excessive time on that. As you gain more experience matching colours, they will become more accurate. Once the painting is complete, it is also super quick to do a glaze to adjust colours O0
Brush strokes - two questions regarding brush stroke thickness:
1) What brush are you using, can you post a photo for me
2) When you pick up the paint are you forming a chisel point?
Post by: Vanessa G on April 28, 2020, 09:07:48 PM
Post by: nolan on April 28, 2020, 09:19:13 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 28, 2020, 09:22:24 PM
:congrats: :cloud9: :not_worthy: what more can I say
Oh my word. Speechless'Ness personified. Thank you so much.
But i must say that you, Nolan are phenomenal. It's all down to you!
I shall now wander off in a bubble.of bliss... lol
Post by: Trace on April 28, 2020, 11:07:39 PM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on April 29, 2020, 12:39:39 AM
Post by: dennis on April 29, 2020, 03:26:10 AM
Post by: robynann on April 29, 2020, 11:49:04 AM
Post by: Vanessa G on April 29, 2020, 05:59:49 PM
Colour - don't fret too much to get your colour exact at this stage. Do your best, but don't spend excessive time on that. As you gain more experience matching colours, they will become more accurate. Once the painting is complete, it is also super quick to do a glaze to adjust colours O0
Thanks for this Nolan. But I'm.afraid it raises another question with me lol. I have been trying colour washes/glazes to adjust but I can find myself being a bit hit and miss. Again probably cos I'm guessing at hows and whats. I trawled YouTube for videos on this when I was trying to sort colours on Woody my lab who is currently still languishing in my stuck pile, but didn't find much to help.
Do you have any top tips or is there is a particular video you may have done where you go into more detail on the whys and wherefores of glazes?
I know that my approach of washing over everything is wrong but I haven't seemed to be able to gauge depths etc of different glazes so they blend together.
I am however much heartened by you saying not to worry too much about colour mixing issues and that it will hopefully come and develop in time.
Again Thanks for everything
Post by: Vanessa G on April 29, 2020, 06:01:00 PM
And Robyn, I love your collie
Post by: Pat Wilson on April 29, 2020, 06:16:16 PM
Post by: Pat Wilson on April 29, 2020, 06:20:04 PM
Loving the course.
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Post by: Vanessa G on April 29, 2020, 08:40:20 PM
Post by: nolan on April 29, 2020, 08:54:49 PM
Both have been executed beautifully. I do however see the same problem with both - the brush strokes for the hairs are too thick making the clumping effect too large.There are two ways to fix this:1) Use a finer rigger brush remembering to form a chisel point when picking up your paint. Pick up new paint often in order to reform the chisel point.2) Work on larger canvasses so that the brush strokes appear proportionally thinner. O0
Post by: robynann on April 30, 2020, 08:06:28 AM
Post by: Pat Wilson on April 30, 2020, 10:06:23 AM
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Post by: nolan on April 30, 2020, 09:59:26 PM
I don't flick the brush however. Each stroke is controlled. Three or four at a time until the chisel point is gone.
Post by: robynann on May 01, 2020, 08:24:24 AM
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Post by: Maryna on May 02, 2020, 02:09:54 PM
I am also busy with my Labrador. I am painting in oils so have to wait for layers to dry. I did cut the brush as Nolan said but something is off. I also think I did the initial color on the face part of my lab to light, but will still work on it.
In the mean time I also started with the wet fur lab. But that is also drying before I can go on.
Post by: Happychappy on May 02, 2020, 05:17:12 PM
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Post by: robynann on May 03, 2020, 08:28:10 AM
Post by: Maryna on May 03, 2020, 09:49:33 AM
Update: Since my post I did go ahead and do the brownish blocking in. I will post the final painting once completed (will be a few days) in a separate post in the oil encourage section. As I am painting in oils.
Post by: njnjgirl on May 03, 2020, 03:53:04 PM
Post by: nolan on May 03, 2020, 09:20:29 PM
To me it looks like you can make the right hand eye a bit larger so just move the top eyelid up the same thickness and you should be okay O0
Maryna, what you did and posted on Facebook looks fine O0 :gl:
RobyAnn, your Jack Russel is looking great, well done :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
I suggest adding more of the short hairs to form a matt. At the moment you can spot the individual hairs, so just add more. Then there is a shading missing on the nose - I am seeing a hard edge between the dark and mid tone to the left of the nostril.
Post by: Bill76434 on May 03, 2020, 11:39:23 PM
Post by: robynann on May 06, 2020, 09:38:45 AM
Nolan thanks I will make the changes. I'm waiting for some paint to arrive as I ran out of Paynes gray and white. Amazon is slower lately as it's not a necessity.
Post by: robynann on May 08, 2020, 11:06:32 AM
Please take a look and tell me how I can fix this if I can. If not I'll put it aside and go onto the next and go back to it like the pug. I have problems with anxiety and I don't want to have a panic attack. I'm trying sooo hard but messing up. Also I've cut up three brushes and none of them came out any good for the technique you want. Help Paleese!!!
Post by: Maryna on May 08, 2020, 12:18:47 PM
I am also busy with wet fur now. I have done the initial dark block in stage, must still go on to the smaller fur.
When I did the Pug I found myself crying at one point, it looked horrible. I am painting in oil so I have to wait for layers to dry. I totally wanted to give up on that one but I pushed through and it came out beautiful.
I have two rigger brushes one is a 2 Dynasty brush, the hair is longer than my other one. The other one is a 5/0 Black Silver Dynasty. The latter is the one I use for my fur. The hair is shorter than the nr 2 and it gives you a nice fine point.
What size rigger are you using? Are you thinning your paint down enough? If so then the size of your rigger might be too big.
I just had a look again at Nolan's final painting, I think you are on the right track, just keep layering, you will get the final look you are after. Don't give up!
I am busy with so many pieces at the moment. As I said I have to wait for layers to dry and then I go on to something else. I found that when I feel miserable with a painting I just put it aside for a day to two and do something else. When I get back to it I feel so much better with reloaded confidence. I study the reference and try and look at it from all angles, I also study Nolan's final painting to see how he ended up painting the way he did. Might sound silly but that is what works for me. I have a book where I keep making notes of what Nolan/Dennis says and I refer back to it all the time. I also have canvas paper pad where I make color notes. I note down all colors I am using and also the sample. Makes it so much easier to mix up similar colors in the future. (sorry for rambling so much)
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Post by: nolan on May 10, 2020, 08:54:49 PM
For the wet hair I feel your triangles need to be larger / broader on the wide end, the clumping isn't pronounced enough O0
Post by: Vanessa G on May 10, 2020, 09:18:47 PM
I went on ahead and did this lesson of long hair.
This is brilliant. I love it - especially the ear.
Post by: Bill76434 on May 10, 2020, 11:11:54 PM
Post by: robynann on May 11, 2020, 01:10:34 AM
Nolan I'll try to fix it..
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Post by: GPeachy on May 11, 2020, 05:56:11 PM
Post by: nolan on May 11, 2020, 09:02:37 PM
Clear cover - only it's general name of clear adhesive. It is available from Amazon HERE (https://paintbasket.com/go/clearcover) if that helps O0
Post by: robynann on May 11, 2020, 10:14:44 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on May 12, 2020, 06:31:52 PM
This is a work in progress of my pug life wrinkle study. I'm posting this cos my hubby thinks it looks like he is wearing a covid face mask lol...
Ps. I really couldn't do his eyes justice so went off piste! Sorry Nolan!
Post by: Maryna on May 12, 2020, 06:41:30 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on May 12, 2020, 06:49:39 PM
Wow the pug is stunning.
Aww fank you
Post by: Vanessa G on May 12, 2020, 07:13:59 PM
Clear cover - only it's general name of clear adhesive. It is available from Amazon HERE (https://paintbasket.com/go/clearcover) if that helps O0
Can I ask about the clear cover? What is this for? Is it something I should sensibly order before it pops up as needed in a tutorial and I freak as haven't got any and delivery then takes FOREVER cos of covid... lol...
Post by: njnjgirl on May 12, 2020, 07:57:21 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on May 12, 2020, 09:54:49 PM
Post by: nolan on May 12, 2020, 10:34:36 PM
If you are following my painting classes then yes you will need clear cover as I use it to mask off areas of the painting often. Once you have used clear cover as a mask you will constantly use it O0
Post by: Vanessa G on May 12, 2020, 11:22:40 PM
Nolan - I've ordered it 😁
Here's to figuring out using it.. lol
Post by: JayJ on May 13, 2020, 12:13:29 AM
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Post by: Pat Wilson on May 14, 2020, 07:54:04 AM
Post by: Pat Wilson on May 14, 2020, 07:56:24 AM
2 dog course exercise
Post by: Pat Wilson on May 14, 2020, 07:58:31 AM
Post your Paintings and Questions from the course below. Get access to the course HERE (https://paintbasket.com/shop/dog-portrait-painting-course/).
Wow hes fantastic love it
This is a work in progress of my pug life wrinkle study. I'm posting this cos my hubby thinks it looks like he is wearing a covid face mask lol...
Ps. I really couldn't do his eyes justice so went off piste! Sorry Nolan!
Post by: Vanessa G on May 14, 2020, 09:06:26 AM
Post by: Bill76434 on May 14, 2020, 10:06:54 AM
Post by: robynann on May 14, 2020, 05:13:43 PM
Post by: nolan on May 14, 2020, 08:57:19 PM
You will see that your Border Collie looks like (s)he is wet. Now you know why - the hairs have been painted in large clumps as opposed to thinner, finer clumps O0
Post by: Vanessa G on May 14, 2020, 11:35:08 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on May 15, 2020, 03:58:12 AM
Post by: Maryna on May 15, 2020, 08:14:57 AM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on May 15, 2020, 08:24:17 AM
Post by: robynann on May 15, 2020, 06:46:33 PM
Post by: Vanessa G on May 15, 2020, 08:27:28 PM
Can I ask some advice from you lovely seasoned artists and of course Nolan himself?
I need a wee break from the fine detail work of dogs before I tackle the rest of this course.
I have been thinking about trying pencil drawing and pastel work but I'm a novice. Are there are particular courses or classes you would recommend i do first on here. And should I start with pencil or can I go straight onto pastels. I do like a challenge but I need basics too (like I don't even know what pencils or pastels I need lol)...
I have signed up to the new monthly subscription and would also consider buying classes if necessary if a particular one would suit me best...
Thanks for reading and in anticipation
Post by: charle on May 16, 2020, 04:35:40 PM
Post by: Maryna on May 16, 2020, 05:27:18 PM
The Let's draw course is excellent. You will be blown away what you can draw in the end.
But you can also loom at all the pencil classes on Online Art Lessons, you will see Nolan starts at the beginning techniques, equipment etc. Each lesson tells you if it is beginner etc.
I always try and do some other mediums in between my other artwork, it is good breaks and you learn so much more. Enjoy every step of the journey.
Post by: Vanessa G on May 16, 2020, 05:55:11 PM
I have trawled through the site and found Nolan's Pencil Drawing Made Easy, Getting Started Lesson 1 on Online Art Lessons, during which he shows pics of things we will cover (like a teddy bear).
However having watched that Lesson 1 and got as far as drawing a ball, i can't now find the follow up lessons. I'm wondering if they are part of the dropped lessons with the recent rejig to site and memberships.
Or maybe I'm not doing my searches right.
Ocht I'm.not even making sense to myself now, never mind yourselves lol.
I have found individual classes in pencil on OAL - like the peeking dog (CUTE) etc but not sure if I can go straight onto doing them or need more basics first.
Or if I can is there a specific order I would be best working through the pencil classes on OAL.
I haven't found the Lets Draw course you mention.
Ocht I'm sure I just be looking in the wrong place!!!
Post by: Pat Wilson on May 17, 2020, 03:15:59 PM
Post by: nolan on May 17, 2020, 09:22:27 PM
I would normally suggest the Lets Draw course as that will give you a fantastic intro to pencil drawing before moving on to the pastel.
As you are a OAL member however I suggest starting with the pencil classes in their recommended order. The first four or five classes will give you a great grounding and understanding of the basics. From there you can pick and choose what classes you want to do next. O0
Post by: Vanessa G on May 17, 2020, 09:38:53 PM
I love it when I see a painting that has been done better than mine :smitten: :not_worthy: :cloud9:
Wow! I'm.absolutely buzzing at that. Thanks so much. But all credit to your teaching!
Thanks also for the pencil class advices. I don't know why I didn't think to click the recommended order option - can't see the wood for the trees sometimes me... Lol
And again- I'm buzzing. Thanks
Post by: GPeachy on May 18, 2020, 12:11:19 AM
Post by: Happychappy on May 19, 2020, 08:14:00 PM
Patricia
Post by: Vanessa G on May 22, 2020, 06:52:21 AM
Thank you so much
Post by: Maryna on May 22, 2020, 08:41:45 AM
Post by: JayJ on May 23, 2020, 12:51:58 AM
Post by: nolan on May 24, 2020, 10:20:19 PM
There are two ways to do it:
1) paint the eye colours ignoring the reflections, dry the eye then come back in with the reflections as glazes
2) Place correct colours in the correct places then blend them into each other
When battling with something it is always a good idea to post what you have already before removing it. Don't be shy to show your mistakes on the forum. That forum is here so I can help you. By seeing your mistakes, I can usually pinpoint the reason you are not getting the result you are looking for. Chances are the fix is small and there is no need to lift it all out and start again O0
Post by: Maryna on May 26, 2020, 10:38:47 AM
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Post by: Bill76434 on June 09, 2020, 12:05:51 AM
Here is my Collie,
Post by: dennis on June 09, 2020, 06:53:54 AM
Post by: nolan on June 09, 2020, 08:57:13 PM
I feel you can still get more detail in the hair though. How large is your painting and which brush are you using for the hair?
Post by: Bill76434 on June 09, 2020, 11:32:10 PM
Size 32 x 30, a mixture of brushes Nolan, No 6 soft filbert, No 2 round and rigger for the fine lines.
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Post by: nolan on June 18, 2020, 09:56:16 PM
:congrats: :not_worthy: :cloud9:
What more can I say Marie. They are perfect. You have grasped the techniques 100%.
I can't wait to see your full portrait studies :heeha:
Post by: marieomalley on June 18, 2020, 11:39:42 PM
Post by: Maryna on June 19, 2020, 06:00:44 AM
That wet fur study is super awesome, it looks so so real. :clap:
Post by: Lisa From Oto on June 21, 2020, 04:07:15 AM
Amazing paintings :smitten:
Post by: Pat Wilson on July 03, 2020, 07:01:08 AM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on July 04, 2020, 12:18:06 AM
I am hoping to have some free time soon. I have handed in my resignation where I have managed the last 5 years. We have purchased a two story commercial building that already has the upper story leased out and I am going to start my own business in the large lower floor. As it will be slow to start my husband suggested I have an area set up to paint and have a small gallery for my paintings, very exciting. :yippee: :yippee: :painting: :painting: :smitten:
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Post by: nolan on July 06, 2020, 09:16:56 PM
Lisa that sounds awesome. :heeha: :gl: :gl2:
Post by: TeresaM on July 15, 2020, 10:59:27 AM
Pat your painting of the german shepherd is excellent. :clap: :clap:
Post by: Maryna on July 20, 2020, 09:12:39 AM
For those who completed the Lab, any advice and insights please.
I do feel rather discouraged at the moment.
Post by: nolan on July 20, 2020, 10:55:54 PM
Post by: Maryna on July 21, 2020, 06:29:41 AM
Here is the progress so far. I did the darker areas yesterday and tried to add lighter fur but it hardly picks up, that is why I think I must do the base color darker perhaps?
Here is a closer view
There is still a lot of tweaking and details that need to be done after I completed the fur.
What do you suggest Nolan?
Post by: nolan on July 23, 2020, 09:32:36 PM
PS - the eyes are looking fantastic :heeha:
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Post by: Lisa From Oto on August 04, 2020, 10:12:34 AM
I am just starting this course. Although I am doing individual boards as I have a roll of canvas and it was easier. I am really excited :yippee: and a lot scared :sweat: :2funny:
Post by: Maryna on August 04, 2020, 05:26:36 PM
Nolan I am so excited to share, I got pet portrait commissions. This is all thanks to you, thank you so so much
Post by: nolan on August 04, 2020, 09:53:28 PM
I will have to brag about your achievement on Facebook :heeha:
Good luck Lisa. You are going to do a great job O0
That is awesome Maryna :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: , that is what I like to hear. Take your time, then this commission will bring in the next and so on :gl:
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Post by: TeresaM on August 15, 2020, 03:16:43 AM
I have bought atelier paints so I would have good quality paints BUT I still have a problem of paint lifting. I am painting the black collie dog on acrylic paper.
When you paint your paint stays dark and no problems using the side of the filbert. When I do it I get nearly grey strokes not the dark Paynes grey colour. I have tried this with thick paint and thin paint.
I have tried painting gently and normally but it makes no difference.
To get it dark I have to use the full wide of the flat brush.
Even when I dry the paint with the hair-dryer, it still tends to lift off when I try to paint with new paint.
I don't have this problem at the time I need to use the rigger brush.
VERY FRUSTRATING
It's a cold drizzly day here if that makes a difference.
Post by: njnjgirl on August 15, 2020, 12:07:49 PM
Nolan should be able to help you Teresa. :gl:
Post by: nolan on August 16, 2020, 09:00:30 PM
Post by: TeresaM on August 26, 2020, 04:34:17 AM
Maybe I just press too hard. Although I did notice your paint doing a bit of this in some of your close up video shots.
I have found if i put a base layer of a solid colour let it dry for a day then come back to do the hair layers it works. Not as hairy as your dog but it works. It's like instructions you gave for the teddy bear painting.
Post by: nolan on August 27, 2020, 09:50:59 PM
What brand of paint are you using?
Post by: TeresaM on August 28, 2020, 06:53:19 AM
Well after days of painting sections at a time, mainly because I have a bad back I have finished. :yippee:
I am pleased with the results. Not sure when and if I will paint the others time will tell.
Post by: Bill76434 on August 28, 2020, 10:57:56 PM
Post by: nolan on August 30, 2020, 08:53:55 PM
You would never tell that you had any problems.
Just keep testing different things to see why your paint is lifting.
Try pressing softer, try using soft hair brushes instead of bristle brush, try having your paint less thin, try hair drying the area dry before adding the next layer, etc. You will find the culprit sooner or later.
Post by: TeresaM on August 30, 2020, 11:22:22 PM
Thank you Nolan :flowers: and yes I am proud of the result and perseverance.
I have tried all the things you just mentioned in your last post. You can see part of the problem in the green background where the green was lifting off and showing the colour underneath, but it looks like shrubs so I left it.
Also just wanted to mention that I ordered a paint brush from Rosemary and Co and it arrived last week so I used it to do the fine hairs on the dog which was a great help and may help others in this group. It's a filbert grainer and Lydia Steele's has a excellent video on YouTube on how to us this brush as it can be a bit tricky on paint thickness and wiping of excess paint near the ferrule.
Post by: nolan on August 31, 2020, 08:57:15 PM
I will look into that brush, it sounds interesting
Post by: nolan on August 31, 2020, 09:04:02 PM
Post by: TeresaM on August 31, 2020, 11:38:33 PM
It also happened with the Paynes grey when I was doing the blocking in. It's a mystery!!!! :o : :surrender:
Post by: nolan on September 01, 2020, 09:41:30 PM
Post by: JayJ on September 02, 2020, 04:18:39 PM
Post by: Pat Wilson on September 22, 2020, 07:42:48 AM
many thanks Pat
Post by: robynann on September 22, 2020, 10:45:32 AM
Post by: njnjgirl on September 22, 2020, 12:11:01 PM
Pat, I think your dog is well done. :clap: :clap: :clap: [size=78%] Perhaps use a lighter color rather than white for the highlights. But wait for Nolan to comment.[/size]
Robynann, Good news for you and wishing you a speedy recovery! :flowers:
Post by: Pat Wilson on September 22, 2020, 06:19:04 PM
Post by: JayJ on September 23, 2020, 12:17:13 PM
Robynann that’s great news!Praying for a speedy recovery!
Post by: Pat Wilson on September 23, 2020, 02:56:20 PM
Post by: Pat Wilson on September 23, 2020, 03:00:56 PM
Post by: nolan on September 24, 2020, 01:08:09 AM
I am assuming the top of the photo is washes out from the light and is not a true representation of the colours? If so I assume they are of similar intensity as the bottom of the photo. In that case the colours looks great. maybe try and get a better pic for just in case O0
Robynann - that is great news. All the best for a speedy recovery :flowers:
Post by: Pat Wilson on September 24, 2020, 06:20:57 AM
Post by: TeresaM on October 05, 2020, 08:26:07 AM
Well done Pat :clap: :clap:
Post by: ellenbo on November 24, 2020, 03:16:22 PM
Post by: ellenbo on November 24, 2020, 03:35:32 PM
:thankyou: MaryLou and Zayn
Well done Pat :clap: :clap:
Well how exciting to complete my first acrylic painting. The tuition was really good thank you Nolan. It was very monkey see, monkey do but I'm delighted how it turned out. Might I have your feedback please Nolan? How do I post a copy of the painting for you to see?
Post by: nolan on November 24, 2020, 07:04:43 PM
You have done a fabulous job with your Border Collie. Just think if your first acrylic painting looks like this, what is your 10th, 20th, 50th... going to look like :heeha: :smitten:
Good luck with the rest of the course.
PS - once you have uploaded your image just copy and paste the smg code here to show the image O0
Post by: Bill76434 on November 24, 2020, 09:54:53 PM
Post by: dennis on November 25, 2020, 02:02:30 AM
Post by: marieomalley on December 06, 2020, 11:33:03 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on December 07, 2020, 04:52:24 AM
Post by: Carole on December 07, 2020, 09:27:28 AM
Post by: njnjgirl on December 07, 2020, 01:12:35 PM
Marie, your shepard looks like a photo. Very well done!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: nolan on December 07, 2020, 08:22:28 PM
Post by: dennis on December 07, 2020, 08:51:33 PM
Post by: zoorekan on December 08, 2020, 12:16:16 AM
Yay, finally finished the Dog painting course, nearly gave up a few times, this was way out of my comfort zone and harder than I thought it would be but I am so glad I persevered. Thankyou Nolan for your thorough teaching.
This absolutely rocks Marie... Very well done,,, I wanted to comment on it earlier when I saw it on the forum (your gallery) but can't comment there... why not?
Very well done... I love the selective texture buildups throughout in particulat - short hair/long hair... frame it... hang it!
If there is any criticism at all I might have ,,, its negligible...
For me the top of the dogs muzzle seems too sharp.. not sure if its the lighter hair values closer to the eyes or what but I'm seeing too much separation if it were mine I'd dampen down just those lighter hairs a tad (if it were oils maybe soften them slightly too) so that the transition to the background is not quite as sharp.. That said... that's just me.. do not touch this!!!! ;)
Post by: marieomalley on December 08, 2020, 02:22:29 AM
Post by: nolan on December 08, 2020, 08:23:01 PM
Please show us when you are done
Post by: aussiemate on December 22, 2020, 09:18:11 PM
Post by: bmquirk7895 on January 02, 2021, 07:59:10 PM
Now on to the remaining dogs.
Post by: nolan on January 03, 2021, 09:53:39 AM
Post by: nolan on January 03, 2021, 09:57:13 AM
The eyes are nice and alive and you have a lot of detail in the hair.
I can see the photo came out a bit light so I suspect the hair is showing greyer than it really is, if not just add more black hairs in the dark areas to ensure the dog appears black and not grey O0
Post by: bmquirk7895 on January 03, 2021, 03:39:37 PM
Post by: Bill76434 on January 10, 2021, 09:53:32 PM
Post by: njnjgirl on January 11, 2021, 01:52:29 PM
Post by: EmmaLee on January 11, 2021, 02:12:41 PM
Post by: nolan on January 11, 2021, 08:42:00 PM
I would like to see more hair detail in the chest area O0
Post by: Bill76434 on January 11, 2021, 09:32:54 PM
Post by: bmquirk7895 on February 19, 2021, 01:59:46 AM
Post by: njnjgirl on February 19, 2021, 01:36:06 PM
Post by: bmquirk7895 on February 20, 2021, 11:45:16 AM
Post by: nolan on February 21, 2021, 06:50:11 PM
What is bothering me are the high contrast lines around the eye and between the eyes. You would either need to go over them with a light colour to tone down or add an inbetween colour in other places to balance the difference in tonal value out O0
Post by: bmquirk7895 on February 28, 2021, 06:14:09 PM
Post by: Emilie.B on March 29, 2021, 11:04:32 PM
I realize the right eye is a bit small and the reflections in the eyes are a bit too opaque/bright, but once the paint was on, its fate was sealed ! I struggled to make the white hair look realistic particularly in the neck. I particularly like the mouth, it looks so real !
For the labrador, I plan on using a retarder in the paint to slow the drying time and ease blending a little. Eventually, I want to use oil as well in this course.
Post by: nolan on March 30, 2021, 07:37:02 PM
Post by: nolan on March 30, 2021, 07:39:40 PM
The reflection in the eye is not too bright at all O0
With the white hair, what you want to do next time is start with a darker inside hair colour. That will give you the contrast you are looking for O0
Post by: Emilie.B on March 31, 2021, 04:50:08 PM
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Post by: njnjgirl on April 01, 2021, 12:11:01 PM
Post by: nolan on April 01, 2021, 09:32:46 PM
Post by: Emilie.B on April 16, 2021, 04:26:27 PM
Post by: nolan on April 19, 2021, 03:49:47 AM
Post by: JanZ on September 06, 2021, 10:31:32 PM
Thanks
Post by: nolan on September 07, 2021, 08:35:08 AM
I cut my canvas using a steel ruler and carpet knife on a cutting mat.
Framing is best done by your local framer, unless you can find a store frame at the correct size O0
Post by: Bill76434 on September 08, 2021, 12:15:20 AM
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Post by: barb on October 04, 2021, 03:17:26 AM
I spent a lot of time on this dog and am pleased with the result, especially the face. I tried to improve the part that you suggested, Nolan. I could keep tweaking forever, but I think it is time to stop. I love this course. I have learned so much. Thanks!
Post by: nolan on October 04, 2021, 07:24:58 PM
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