Post by: Karen on August 16, 2012, 08:58:39 PM
Post by: pnewcomer1 on August 16, 2012, 09:42:49 PM
love the shells.
Penny
Post by: NHC50 on August 16, 2012, 09:45:07 PM
NIna :flowers:
Post by: Lillian on August 17, 2012, 12:59:38 AM
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: shasha on August 17, 2012, 07:55:20 AM
Post by: anki on August 17, 2012, 08:39:25 AM
:flowers: :flowers: :flowers:
Anki
Post by: Val on August 17, 2012, 12:59:08 PM
Karen you have done an exceptional job thus far. The sand looks very realistic. Banner work on the shell, having the little spots of colour peeking through the foam, and the bubbles in the foam.............
O0
Post by: Lillian on August 17, 2012, 01:08:53 PM
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Do you ever find you're running out of really good descriptive words?
Yes, Val, I do! It begins to sound redundant and mundane, doesn't it?
Perhaps we should develop a dictionary of 'Praise Phrases'. :)
Post by: C.Bodine on August 17, 2012, 01:44:52 PM
Karen, I am always impressed by the quality of your work! This one is no exception! Wonderful!
Post by: GailBrown on August 17, 2012, 04:07:44 PM
Post by: Leana on August 17, 2012, 07:04:46 PM
Post by: polliwag on August 17, 2012, 08:00:01 PM
Post by: nolan on August 17, 2012, 10:19:34 PM
Post by: Karen on August 18, 2012, 12:16:43 AM
Thank you everyone - There are some lovely comments here and I'm looking forward to seeing all your seashell paintings.
It is true it is hard to find the words sometimes but I'm amazed at how positive everyone manages to be and how nice. The encouragement does help you keep going when you get frustrated because what you had in mind doesn't actually make it to the canvas. I love it when people help me see the bits I've missed and let me know what works.
I also love seeing other people's interpretations and watching their painting getting better and better. It's part of Paintbasket addiction.
Post by: nolan on August 18, 2012, 01:44:49 AM
As far as the detail is concerned - it all depends on the amount of time you spend working on that detail, refining edges and adding those extra little details. I tend to like detailed paintings, but it all takes time and careful observation (and that comes with practice)
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 12:59:50 AM
Complete with surgically excised shell...and very poor lighting...the "wet" sand really is much darker but I'm as good with the camera as I am with computers!
Post by: Val on August 31, 2012, 02:03:30 AM
I still haven't got the software loaded properly! :D Think I'm just gonna draw/paint for a bit...... ;D
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 02:19:48 AM
What software are you having a problem with...you know, I'm a computer wizard...maybe I can help! :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Post by: Val on August 31, 2012, 02:27:55 AM
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 02:46:35 AM
Post by: C.Bodine on August 31, 2012, 03:47:41 AM
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 03:57:50 AM
Post by: Tony (ASM) on August 31, 2012, 07:31:40 AM
Post by: Tony (ASM) on August 31, 2012, 07:33:33 AM
Post by: Karen on August 31, 2012, 10:39:14 AM
Post by: Lillian on August 31, 2012, 12:13:06 PM
Is this your painting? Or is this your practice with the photo editing?
Either way, you've done a fantastic job.
Post by: Val on August 31, 2012, 12:31:21 PM
Post by: Lillian on August 31, 2012, 12:37:28 PM
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 03:29:49 PM
Wow! Mary, your painting looks great! It's a pity about the lighting though. I'd love to have seen it in natural light. You've done a great rendition of this. :clap: :clap:
Tony - thank you so much! Yes - you're right about the lighting...I have to learn to stop taking pics at night! :thankyou:
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 03:31:58 PM
Goood looking shells and foam Mary.
Karen - thank you - it was a challenge for sure...I can't believe how you were able to paint along...just amazing! :thankyou:
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 03:33:08 PM
Mary, I'm afraid to admit that I'm confused here. :confused: :uglystupid2:
Is this your painting? Or is this your practice with the photo editing?
Either way, you've done a fantastic job.
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: Lillian! Oh yes..definitely the photo editing...in fact, Adobe just offered me a job! :2funny: Thank you so much!
Post by: Rkymtnmary on August 31, 2012, 03:34:13 PM
:hammer: Thought I'd start out with the meat tenderizer....work my way up to the knife drawer....... :whistle:
Val! I didn't know exacto made meat tenderizer...the things you learn every day! :2funny:
Post by: nolan on September 03, 2012, 09:23:01 PM
The sea sand effect and the foam and the shells, etc., are all very well executed.
Next time though leave yourself a bit more room between the foam and it's shadow. That will show more height in the water O0 What you can do now is to extend the existing shadows by fading them out slower. That will have the same effect O0
Post by: Val on September 03, 2012, 10:42:55 PM
Ok Mary, now you really have to paint this!
Post by: Rkymtnmary on September 03, 2012, 11:50:30 PM
Post by: Lillian on September 03, 2012, 11:52:49 PM
Post by: Rkymtnmary on September 04, 2012, 12:04:29 AM
I can see the photo doesn't do the painting justice, you have done a great job with this painting Mary :clap:
The sea sand effect and the foam and the shells, etc., are all very well executed.
Next time though leave yourself a bit more room between the foam and it's shadow. That will show more height in the water O0 What you can do now is to extend the existing shadows by fading them out slower. That will have the same effect O0
:thankyou: you, Nolan...if it's well executed, it's because I'm studying under a master who's taught me everything I've learned! :thankyou:
Post by: Mel on September 07, 2012, 07:27:43 PM
just klick on link for picture.
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/603320_523454924335739_1921209590_n.jpg)
Post by: Rkymtnmary on September 07, 2012, 08:34:05 PM
Post by: Mel on September 07, 2012, 08:43:14 PM
I just did see they look much better in photo then in real :-\ .
I maby give the white whispy a chanse but only little.
Mel
Post by: NHC50 on September 08, 2012, 12:34:03 AM
Give yourself a pat on the back. It will get better. O0 O0 :clap: :clap:
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Mel on September 08, 2012, 03:05:05 PM
waiting for Nolan to say what he thinks.
Mel
Post by: nolan on September 10, 2012, 10:08:28 PM
What is bothering you about the foam is not the amount, you do get times when there is a lot of foam, what is bothering is that there are none of the small fly out bits of foam, at the moment you have the large areas sorted, so just add the smaller bits in and it will look natural O0
Post by: Lillian on September 12, 2012, 01:55:45 AM
It's very nice, now you can make it the perfect painting! :congrats:
Post by: michael lemieux on January 14, 2013, 10:35:18 PM
Post by: nolan on January 14, 2013, 10:46:25 PM
Post by: Helenty on March 17, 2013, 04:04:43 AM
Post by: Bhavna on March 17, 2013, 04:21:15 AM
Post by: Maryna on March 17, 2013, 11:56:25 AM
Post by: lynn p. on March 17, 2013, 12:10:21 PM
Post by: nolan on March 17, 2013, 06:19:02 PM
All suggestion I have is to darken the shadow cast by the bottom right shell onto the stone. That will add height to the shell O0
Post by: Helenty on March 18, 2013, 07:14:13 AM
Post by: Val on March 18, 2013, 10:41:26 AM
Post by: Helenty on March 19, 2013, 08:24:38 AM
Post by: Val on March 19, 2013, 09:02:28 AM
Post by: Zach on March 19, 2013, 03:46:17 PM
Post by: brony on March 21, 2013, 02:44:35 AM
Post by: nolan on March 21, 2013, 09:21:11 PM
Post by: brony on March 21, 2013, 10:34:09 PM
Post by: brony on March 22, 2013, 03:02:13 AM
oh i have spent hours today trying to get the templates enlarged, which i did succeed at!!! what i did was enlarge each photo to a5 size so they could fit onto my a3 canvas, so i was very excited until i looked at it and realized the shapes r all wrong. question: do i have to pick out the shells only and enlarge them till they fit the right placement size?. i am starting to think i might just freehand draw them onto canvas ???
brony
Post by: brony on April 06, 2013, 06:30:54 AM
Post by: brony on April 06, 2013, 10:55:27 AM
Post by: Germa on April 06, 2013, 10:58:58 AM
When you go to your albums, under every painting there is something like [smg id=xxxx].
When you paste it in a topic, you get this thumbnail.
Could be you already knew and just forgot, concentrating on other things while posting your topic, i know i would/could. ;D
Post by: brony on April 08, 2013, 03:00:52 AM
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Post by: Bhavna on April 11, 2013, 01:08:04 PM
Post by: Val on April 11, 2013, 10:54:15 PM
Post by: Germa on April 12, 2013, 06:59:48 AM
Post by: jennylynn on April 12, 2013, 09:22:30 AM
Post by: Bhavna on April 12, 2013, 01:05:13 PM
:thankyou: Germa
:thankyou: Jennylynn
Post by: polliwag on April 12, 2013, 01:07:15 PM
Post by: nolan on April 12, 2013, 09:23:56 PM
The shadow you have added to the large bottom right hand shell makes it look as though it is worn out and has a hole now, which although different from the original, work well and adds extra character to the painting. I also like that you were no scared to add a few shells of your own :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
Post by: nolan on April 12, 2013, 09:24:50 PM
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Post by: brony on April 13, 2013, 01:07:29 AM
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Post by: Bhavna on April 15, 2013, 12:49:24 PM
Thanks Dianne :flowers:
Post by: nolan on April 16, 2013, 08:51:29 PM
Post by: nolan on April 16, 2013, 08:54:38 PM
I am happy with your water colour as it will depend / change with the light
Post by: brony on April 17, 2013, 01:47:29 PM
Post by: brony on April 18, 2013, 01:04:57 PM
Post by: Abi on April 27, 2013, 08:07:48 PM
Post by: Bhavna on June 19, 2013, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: Happychappy on June 19, 2013, 02:08:26 PM
Post by: Rkymtnmary on June 19, 2013, 02:26:09 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on June 19, 2013, 02:41:14 PM
Wonderful job on the seashells and sea foam.
My only suggestion would be to make the seafoam come onto the beach not in such a straight line. That big shell under the foam would have caused the water to ripple there, causing it to flow around it somewhat, I think.
Your success makes me want to try something similar.
aloha
mea
Post by: Germa on June 19, 2013, 08:31:58 PM
Post by: Bhavna on June 21, 2013, 12:14:27 PM
Post by: Lillian on June 21, 2013, 02:03:00 PM
Post by: polliwag on June 21, 2013, 07:08:39 PM
Post by: nolan on June 24, 2013, 10:03:50 PM
Please frame and hang this painting :heeha:
Post by: Bhavna on June 25, 2013, 01:29:12 PM
Thanks Lillian and Polliwag :flowers: :flowers:
Post by: Val on June 29, 2013, 11:13:33 PM
Beautifully done Bhavna O0 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: vic ' on June 30, 2013, 12:24:19 PM
Post by: Zilpa on July 15, 2013, 11:27:14 AM
Acrylic on canvas 50.8x60.9cm
This took me 4 hours now for the shells.
Post by: NHC50 on July 15, 2013, 02:06:25 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Germa on July 15, 2013, 03:35:41 PM
Post by: lynn p. on July 15, 2013, 05:48:53 PM
Post by: Val on July 15, 2013, 06:40:18 PM
Post by: nolan on July 15, 2013, 08:28:08 PM
Post by: Zilpa on July 16, 2013, 12:07:25 AM
Post by: Zilpa on July 16, 2013, 12:09:37 AM
Post by: Zilpa on July 24, 2013, 04:49:22 AM
Acrylic on canvas 50.8x60.9cm.
Post by: Val on July 24, 2013, 10:34:34 AM
Post by: Zilpa on July 24, 2013, 11:28:59 AM
Post by: Lillian on July 24, 2013, 02:15:24 PM
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Post by: nolan on July 29, 2013, 09:55:47 PM
Post by: Zilpa on July 30, 2013, 12:46:58 AM
Post by: brony on July 30, 2013, 11:39:48 AM
hi all my pb. friends, i have finally finished my seashells. not sure if i am pleased with it.
brony
Post by: Lillian on July 30, 2013, 12:13:43 PM
Post by: Val on July 30, 2013, 12:32:50 PM
Post by: Val on July 30, 2013, 12:35:46 PM
I love the look of the foam...must find out how you do that. Wonder how I'd get that effect in w/c? :think:
Post by: Bhavna on July 30, 2013, 12:44:54 PM
:thankyou: Vic'
:thankyou: Zilpa
Post by: Bhavna on July 30, 2013, 12:45:45 PM
Post by: Bhavna on July 30, 2013, 12:46:36 PM
Post by: lynn p. on July 30, 2013, 12:55:31 PM
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Post by: brony on July 31, 2013, 04:26:31 AM
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Post by: Zilpa on July 31, 2013, 04:37:03 AM
Post by: Bhavna on July 31, 2013, 12:20:24 PM
Post by: nolan on July 31, 2013, 08:16:47 PM
Post by: nolan on July 31, 2013, 08:21:45 PM
I especially like the sunken shell :yippee:
Post by: Zilpa on July 31, 2013, 11:37:10 PM
Post by: Katiew on October 20, 2013, 02:34:21 AM
I was wondering if the same splattering principle can be applied to a sandy beach thats further away not so close up (i.e., thicker paint = smaller grains of sand) if I am painting a painting with sand thats further away can I get the same sand effect using the splattering technique and maybe just use three tonal values instead of five or six? Any suggestions appreciated. :)
Post by: ImBatman on October 20, 2013, 04:21:26 AM
I guess it depends on the distance you are indicating in your painting.
If the distance top to bottom of the painting indicates a couple of metres on the beach, then detail would be fine, but the further the distance you are showing (ie say 500 metres down the beach) then the detail isn't necessary.
Batman.
Post by: Katiew on October 20, 2013, 06:08:45 AM
Post by: nolan on October 21, 2013, 07:29:59 PM
Post by: Katiew on October 28, 2013, 06:31:51 PM
When painting foam onto wet sand on the beach but its not close up like the seashell painting instead, the sand is say 20-50-100mtres away
A/ do I use the same foam brushing technique as close up?
B/ What size brush at this distance?
C/ Do I still paint in a shadow line first even at this distance or should I just add some shadows after?
:thankyou:
Post by: nolan on October 28, 2013, 09:11:39 PM
you can still paint the shadow first, I find it easier to do that. then look for the leading edge of the foam, it will be slightly darker than the main (top / flat) body of foam. That shows the height of the foam.
If you are painting flat foam that is just lying on the beach (not rolling in) then it won't have a leading edge, so just drag it in with a bristle brush
The brush size will depend on the area you need to cover and the size of the canvas.
Post by: Katiew on October 28, 2013, 10:22:35 PM
Post by: Katiew on November 06, 2013, 09:22:36 AM
My speckled sand (small speckles done with a toothbrush) is about 20-50 metres away (perspective is slightly looking down onto the beach) - it is looking too clean.
Any suggestions appreciated
thank you!
Post by: Val on November 06, 2013, 10:30:54 AM
Post by: Katiew on November 06, 2013, 09:43:43 PM
I'm practicing my tones by painting a monochromatic painting.
Not long after my post, I reversed the clean lines in the foam and brightness of my sand probably by going too far the other way now- ::)
Also I probably shouldnt be trying to do this at night under the wrong light. :sweat:.
Post by: Katiew on November 06, 2013, 10:38:16 PM
Any input on the following would be much appreciated, not sure where to post this for some help - I have not painted my focal point in yet which will be on the right hand side
Any input appreciated
some improvements (hopefully) - darker sand/foam shadow
Post by: nolan on November 12, 2013, 08:06:35 PM
Post by: NHC50 on November 12, 2013, 08:55:03 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: NHC50 on November 12, 2013, 08:56:22 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Katiew on November 12, 2013, 09:52:17 PM
My idea is to do an overhanging pohutakawa tree using a textured gel and colouring the foliage with green and red.
I'm hoping its going to go ok. :sweat:
Post by: Val on November 12, 2013, 11:12:21 PM
Post by: Tania on November 14, 2013, 07:18:29 PM
Post by: Katiew on February 08, 2014, 06:33:34 AM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on February 08, 2014, 07:01:29 AM
I still can't see either but don't know if anyone else can lol
I love the way the water looks like it is running over the shells in the surf and the bit of sand in the broken shell is great.
Lisa :-)
Post by: Katiew on February 08, 2014, 07:15:35 AM
Yes I saw your reply thank you! The foam line was too clean so I promptly deleted the pic, worked on the foam line to scrub it up a bit and reposted again!
Post by: Lisa From Oto on February 08, 2014, 07:33:38 AM
Post by: Katiew on February 08, 2014, 07:38:38 AM
Post by: Lisa From Oto on February 08, 2014, 07:51:21 AM
Post by: polliwag on February 09, 2014, 10:24:21 PM
Post by: nolan on February 09, 2014, 10:57:06 PM
The shadows of the foam really adds nice height to the foam doesn't it, well done :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: Katiew on February 10, 2014, 02:14:37 AM
I put it on the wall just to take a photo of it to post in here....so is yet to be hung up :)
That painting was my second attempt at that scene - I painted my first one and completely destroyed it when I painted the foam over it - :'( it was awful.
So I started all over again (after feeling like giving up !) then took your advice in the tutorial about foam practice, so when I got to the foam bit I practised on a seperate canvas until I felt slightly more confident.
I feel I learnt so much in this tutorial but I found it really challenging....Is this generally quite a hard painting to do??
Katie
Post by: Katiew on February 10, 2014, 02:15:16 AM
Very nice, Katiew! :clap: :clap:
Thank you Pollywag
Post by: nolan on February 10, 2014, 02:59:47 AM
Post by: Val on February 19, 2014, 10:31:58 PM
Post by: Fig Artist on March 25, 2015, 03:28:38 PM
Nolan, you might want to look at your PDF file for this lesson, as your photos would only print smaller than A4 size, hence this is hand drawn in case it looks different!! :2funny: :2funny:
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 25, 2015, 03:44:56 PM
Lovely shells on the beach. So soothing to look at.
aloha
mea
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Post by: Fig Artist on March 26, 2015, 05:15:37 AM
Louisa
Retta
Mcwren
Val
Cheryl
For all your really great compliments, phew, that was a good exercise in itself remembering all your names! :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: sadly it's not really a joke these days! :uglystupid2: :2funny: :clap: :clap: :clap: :help:
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Post by: Happychappy on October 18, 2015, 05:23:32 PM
Patricia
Post by: Val on October 18, 2015, 05:31:13 PM
I'm going to have to see if there are any lessons in w/c with sea foam.
Post by: MaryAnne Long on October 18, 2015, 07:18:39 PM
Nice work. You did well on this.
I've always wanted to do this one but the sea foam looked too hard. Maybe I'll give it a try.
aloha
mea
Post by: nolan on October 18, 2015, 07:24:58 PM
add a shadow to the small stone as well while you are at it O0
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Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on May 31, 2018, 09:50:35 PM
Since I’m leaving for PV in 2 weeks, I thought I’d paint this for our condo down there! It’s only 8x10 since that’s easy to travel with. If it we’re larger I could have done those bubbles inside of the shell. Just couldn’t control my brush enough for that tiny space. Anyway, hopefully it will be dry by the time I leave!! Any changes suggested???
Post by: KathyKuz on May 31, 2018, 11:38:27 PM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on June 01, 2018, 03:30:00 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on June 01, 2018, 03:47:52 PM
I always make a practice when I start to go back and view what everyone else has done - and, most importantly, the suggestions made.
Here's one from Nolan: Next time though leave yourself a bit more room between the foam and its shadow. That will show more height in the water. What you can do now is to extend the existing shadows by fading them out slower. That will have the same effect
And, he made a suggestion to show more shadow for the bigger shell on the far right, to give it more height above the sand.
Hope those help. Although with a small painting, it is more difficult.
You did a good job. Sea foam is not easy.
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on June 01, 2018, 05:59:52 PM
Post by: EmmaLee on June 03, 2018, 03:25:05 AM
Post by: nolan on June 03, 2018, 10:27:24 PM
Just the bottom left hand stone's edge seems a bit rough? Just check that for me O0
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on June 04, 2018, 04:19:56 PM
I’ve tried to soften that stone, Nolan. Hope this is better!!
Post by: nolan on June 04, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
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Post by: Ai Ke on April 05, 2019, 03:42:12 PM
No doubt that I will make a huge strip of beach using this as inspiration now that I've learned the techniques ... it'll look wonderfully holiday-like... And hearing the story in the video I'm now determined to visit NZ one day! :)
On the photo - at least on my computer - the colour comes out a bit more red than it is in reality.
Post by: dennis on April 06, 2019, 03:12:10 AM
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Post by: nolan on April 07, 2019, 09:35:09 PM
Please do more of your own version using your own shells and fossils, that would look awesome :gl:
Post by: Val on April 16, 2019, 05:44:59 PM