Post by: dennis on November 29, 2014, 06:26:08 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on December 13, 2014, 02:50:31 AM
I got so caught up in doing my commission that I have not had a chance to start this. I have read the tutorial, though, and printed the template. I will make mine the full size this time.
Hope to get to it soon.
aloha
mea
Post by: dennis on December 13, 2014, 03:12:55 AM
Eager to see your finished painting :clap:
Post by: BeaSue on December 13, 2014, 02:16:27 PM
Post by: Bellarina on December 13, 2014, 03:10:16 PM
Post by: BeaSue on December 13, 2014, 03:38:27 PM
Post by: CarolHorvath on December 13, 2014, 03:53:48 PM
Post by: Bellarina on December 13, 2014, 03:54:30 PM
Must be something with your end cause I can view the three
classes released.
Post by: doina on December 13, 2014, 04:04:26 PM
Post by: BeaSue on December 13, 2014, 04:27:25 PM
Post by: doina on December 13, 2014, 04:53:13 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on December 17, 2014, 03:53:55 AM
Post by: lynn p. on December 19, 2014, 12:58:20 PM
Post by: Denise808 on December 20, 2014, 09:34:36 PM
You may already have your answer but just in case --
You will receive your classes one at time, in weekly intervals till you get all four classes :)
Post by: lynn p. on December 21, 2014, 04:16:53 AM
Post by: C.Bodine on December 21, 2014, 02:44:48 PM
Post by: ncwren on December 21, 2014, 06:00:58 PM
Lynn, I have never seen anything you do come out less than perfect! Can't wait to see it! lol! No pressure! ;D O0O0
Post by: lynn p. on December 22, 2014, 02:19:59 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on December 22, 2014, 04:59:57 PM
Post by: Bellarina on December 22, 2014, 05:09:27 PM
Need I say more...
Happy Holidays
Post by: ncwren on December 22, 2014, 05:13:03 PM
:congrats:
Post by: BeaSue on December 22, 2014, 05:47:55 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on December 22, 2014, 06:20:38 PM
I have been putting it off because it looks so challenging. Now that you've done it, I will try too - but not until after Christmas.
aloha
mea
Post by: C.Bodine on December 22, 2014, 06:44:10 PM
Post by: dennis on December 22, 2014, 07:08:17 PM
Sorry,Danielle. Just too close to the end of a very busy year :blush: :whistle:
Post by: doina on December 22, 2014, 07:27:56 PM
Post by: NHC50 on December 22, 2014, 07:45:37 PM
Nina :flowers:
Merry Christmas Danielle. :1hug:
Post by: Tousabella on December 22, 2014, 08:21:59 PM
Happy Holidays. OOOOOOPS.....Danielle. I have so much on my mind, I guess!! LOL
Post by: Bellarina on December 22, 2014, 09:05:53 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on December 22, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
aloha
mea (I can dream, can't I?)
Post by: Danielle123 on December 23, 2014, 12:00:37 AM
I do love painting water drops Dennis.
Ps yes it is Danielle not Denise. ;)
:2funny: Mea " (I'm even more confused. I thought I did it in my sleep!" )
I wish all the PB family a very Merry Christmas and Happy new Year.
Post by: Denise808 on December 23, 2014, 01:18:25 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW!
Need I say more...
Happy Holidays
I agree! Except that I would just add another WOW! :clap: :clap: :clap:
(Shoots, I would have loved to take credit for your painting Danielle! ;))
Post by: Danielle123 on December 23, 2014, 01:27:55 AM
Post by: Judylh on December 23, 2014, 05:24:27 AM
Post by: sally13 on December 23, 2014, 05:42:04 AM
Post by: lynn p. on December 23, 2014, 02:02:07 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on December 23, 2014, 03:48:55 PM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on December 24, 2014, 10:55:04 PM
Post by: Bellarina on December 25, 2014, 12:27:49 AM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on December 25, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on December 25, 2014, 07:59:27 PM
Post by: jillh on December 26, 2014, 10:01:28 PM
Post by: Happychappy on December 27, 2014, 12:45:06 AM
Patricia
Post by: Danielle123 on December 27, 2014, 04:05:01 AM
Post by: Tousabella on December 28, 2014, 01:44:36 AM
I hope you had a great Christmas.
Post by: Danielle123 on December 28, 2014, 03:04:18 PM
:D :thankyou: Retta for the encouragement. Yes I had a very nice Christmas and it is not over yet, 3 more parties for the New year.
Hope you had a good one. :hug:
Post by: lynn p. on January 06, 2015, 03:25:46 AM
Post by: Bellarina on January 06, 2015, 03:27:34 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on January 06, 2015, 03:29:55 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 06, 2015, 05:03:34 AM
Beautiful foxgloves, just beautiful. I have been putting this off because it looks so challenging.
I hope mine will look half as good as yours.
aloha
mea
Post by: May lynn on January 06, 2015, 05:25:51 AM
Love your foxgloves! I am still practising on the fuchsia.
I noticed a slight pink background; did you put a
light wash on it or did you use pink tinted stock paper?
I love it as it adds a soft/serene feeling to the piece. :painting:
May lynn
Post by: dennis on January 06, 2015, 05:29:12 AM
Post by: BeaSue on January 06, 2015, 12:15:06 PM
Post by: lynn p. on January 06, 2015, 12:26:18 PM
Yes Mea, I almost skipped this one and went straight to the rose but maybe I'll have more practice under my belt for it now :whistle: Thanks for your kind words, I know yours will be great.
Thanks May Lynn. No wash over the paper. It's just my camera. I do have some of those tinted papers though and wondered about them. Mine are very small however.
Thanks Dennis and Susan. This is a great class Dennis.
Post by: ncwren on January 06, 2015, 01:13:07 PM
Post by: Tousabella on January 08, 2015, 10:19:53 PM
Post by: Happychappy on January 09, 2015, 07:20:49 PM
Patricia
Post by: Val on January 09, 2015, 07:58:13 PM
Post by: Tony (ASM) on January 10, 2015, 12:11:51 PM
Lynn, I love how you've done a smashing job of your Foxglove too. It was worth all the effort. Well done :clap: :clap:
Post by: Danielle123 on January 10, 2015, 02:19:02 PM
Post by: lynn p. on January 11, 2015, 12:16:51 AM
Post by: dennis on January 11, 2015, 01:43:22 AM
Post by: Denise808 on January 11, 2015, 09:05:53 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 29, 2015, 07:04:08 AM
I have the outmost respect for you both in doing the foxgloves. I am part-way into them and have not yet gotten to the point where I make the leaves green, so am not able to see what it is really going to look like. Looks kind of anemic right now.
Unfortunately, it's time for bed. Will have to wait until the morning to give it a transfusion.
aloha
mea
Post by: NHC50 on January 29, 2015, 01:33:29 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Danielle123 on January 29, 2015, 01:38:29 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 29, 2015, 04:59:53 PM
aloha
mea
Post by: ncwren on January 29, 2015, 10:34:44 PM
Thank you for these lessons Dennis-it's a confidence builder for sure!
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on January 29, 2015, 10:39:02 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 29, 2015, 10:43:40 PM
Lovely foxglove painting. So many little details.
I've got mine about half done - hope it comes out as good as yours.
aloha
mea
Post by: ncwren on January 29, 2015, 10:44:57 PM
I don't know how you ladies are putting this down for a time-I'm taking breaks, but if I went for more than a day I would be lost. :confused:
I'm sure yours will be beautiful Mea! ~Thank you.
Post by: doina on January 30, 2015, 12:27:50 AM
Post by: ncwren on January 30, 2015, 12:50:22 AM
It certainly is an advanced class. Persevere! You'll be happy you did...tired, but happy.
Post by: Bellarina on January 30, 2015, 01:00:51 AM
Lovely job with the foxgloves. When you say it's time consuming, how many hours did you work on it?
Post by: ncwren on January 30, 2015, 02:00:25 AM
Best guess for the fuschias was less than 18 hours painting.
Foxgloves less than 10 painting and transferring.
Definite learning curve with the speed videos.
Post by: Bellarina on January 30, 2015, 02:08:04 AM
I really wouldn't mind if the course just lasted longer instead of the fast forwarding. :)
Post by: jillh on January 30, 2015, 02:35:06 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on January 30, 2015, 03:05:12 AM
Robin, I thought it was pretty fast too and I was discouraged but I read the handouts and it sure helped. Also watch (speed through) the video first to get accustmed to it. Then paused it a lot while painting. Hope this helps you into not getting discouraged.
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 30, 2015, 03:42:12 AM
I agree with Danielle to watch it and read the pdf manual FIRST. Then I actually did that a second time once I got the template onto the paper.
I am at the stage where I have to apply the colored pencils; here's hoping that they will make it look better.
Dennis gives a good lesson, but I just don't like foxgloves - never have. But, I am not going to let that stop me. I am determined to see it through to the finish, even though I am discouraged that it is not coming out well.
aloha
mea
Post by: Danielle123 on January 30, 2015, 03:58:31 AM
Post by: dennis on January 30, 2015, 04:05:56 AM
Mea, you can do it O0
Post by: ncwren on January 30, 2015, 04:08:50 AM
:thankyou: Danielle
Just do it Robin. Take your time and you'll do fine.
O0
Mea-it is a marathon. You can do this.
:thankyou: Dennis
Post by: lynn p. on January 30, 2015, 04:34:00 AM
Mea, I LOVE foxgloves but rather hated them by the end of this :D I know you will persevere and it will have that wonderful Mea touch!
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 30, 2015, 05:17:03 AM
Now off to sharpen my watercolor pencils.
aloha
mea
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 30, 2015, 07:13:42 AM
While it is far from the advanced level that Dennis was hoping we'd attain, it is advanced for me. This was the toughest painting I have done so far in my two years of art work.
Off to bed!
aloha
mea
Post by: NHC50 on January 30, 2015, 11:25:51 AM
Mea you did a fantastic job. Nothing wrong with your colors. Foxgloves come in different colors. O0 O0 O0 Remember it is the technique. ;)
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Bellarina on January 30, 2015, 12:01:02 PM
Post by: Happychappy on January 30, 2015, 01:16:29 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap: Mea, all I can say is WOW!!! You have come a long way. Absolutely exhilirating to sit on the side lines and see your progress. You go girl!!!!
Patricia
Post by: lynn p. on January 30, 2015, 01:19:28 PM
Post by: BeaSue on January 30, 2015, 01:29:10 PM
Post by: doina on January 30, 2015, 01:33:36 PM
Post by: ncwren on January 30, 2015, 01:56:36 PM
(I bet you like Foxgloves now)
Nina :thankyou: Patricia
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 30, 2015, 02:38:06 PM
Natalie, I agree about this painting being a confidence builder.
Doina, I keep looking at it and give myself a little fist pump!
Susan, it's nice to learn advanced techniques that can rescue a painting from being less than you want it to be.
Lynn, I impressed myself with this one.
Patricia, thanks, I appreciate the comment.
Robin, thanks, I couldn't let my fan club down on this one.
Nina, thanks for the support.
aloha
mea
Post by: Fig Artist on January 30, 2015, 03:24:37 PM
Post by: doina on January 30, 2015, 04:03:54 PM
Post by: Tousabella on January 30, 2015, 04:32:57 PM
Mea, it is a wonderful painting. You did an awesome job.
I happened to read 'the beginning' of the course again, by Dennis. And now that I had my paper cut and ready to go, or 'try', I see I have the wrong paper!! it's 140#!! Now, I'm on the great hunt for 260 or above. Glad I read it, cuz when I'm ready to tackle this, buckling would be a real discourager!! I don't have enough room to stretch the paper, so, I'm on the hunt.
I'm glad to be among such wonderful artists. You all have come so far, and your work is incredible.
Post by: Bellarina on January 30, 2015, 04:36:54 PM
Post by: doina on January 30, 2015, 06:15:59 PM
Post by: Bellarina on January 30, 2015, 06:49:05 PM
Post by: Tousabella on January 30, 2015, 07:01:21 PM
I have a friend going to Vancouver soon, n she will look for a big sheet or two for me. We only have a small stationery store that carries just sparse supplies for art. I'm incapacitated for travel, and it's frustrating to have to depend on someone else. I don't like to ask too often.
I have a piece cut already of 15 X 22, but I realized it was 140#. If it buckles on me, I'll be really be picked....but what the heck....it's only a piece of paper n a little paint. Just another 'bump' along our road!! Sure won't deter me from painting, but does add to the 'no confidence' every once in awhile.
Post by: Bellarina on January 30, 2015, 07:09:26 PM
Post by: Val on January 30, 2015, 07:23:02 PM
I have a piece cut already of 15 X 22, but I realized it was 140#. If it buckles on me, I'll be really be picked....but what the heck....it's only a piece of paper n a little paint. Just another 'bump' along our road!! Sure won't deter me from painting, but does add to the 'no confidence' every once in awhile.
:heeha: No fear Bella! :eek: :2funny: I will be doing mine on my Arches 140#. :sweat: Just waiting for my scapula to stop being such a pain. :cursing: My line up is getting awfully long.... loose painting, Danielle's Mill, Pat's silhouette, Fuschias..... :o oh! and my pastels, graphite drawings.... :faint: :2funny:
Post by: ncwren on January 30, 2015, 07:56:37 PM
I was a bit apprehensive using the #300 lb paper at first-it's very dense and I was worried about bending it and breaking it!
There isn't any background so no big wet issues-you will probably be just fine with it. Just be careful of your reds-staining is an issue with the white background! I had a few oopsies and scrubbed them out quickly.
I soon forgot about the paper-no time for that with this lesson! O0
Post by: dennis on January 30, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
short video on how to restretch a painting that has buckled without damaging the painting itself. I first have to complete the project I am busy with at the moment.
Post by: Danielle123 on January 31, 2015, 12:51:51 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 31, 2015, 01:35:01 AM
aloha
mea
Post by: Bellarina on January 31, 2015, 02:15:07 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 31, 2015, 02:22:33 AM
Retta, thanks. I used 140lb. paper and had no trouble. Used very little water and was able to clean up any mistakes quite well.
aloha
mea
Post by: Bellarina on January 31, 2015, 02:24:33 AM
Post by: Tousabella on January 31, 2015, 04:12:26 AM
Thanks for all the information. Will put it to good use. Every time I get frustrated with blending, I go back to beginning lessons, and do some 'homework'. I'm getting up enough nerve to try this course! :)
I will give the 140# a whirl and see where we go!!
Thanks, again, mates.
Post by: Fig Artist on January 31, 2015, 04:22:25 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on January 31, 2015, 04:23:13 AM
:gl: And most of all have fun.
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 31, 2015, 04:55:27 AM
Go for it!
aloha
mea
Post by: ncwren on January 31, 2015, 03:02:14 PM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on February 01, 2015, 01:14:51 AM
Hands down, this was the hardest lesson I've ever had at Paintbasket! Glad I saved this one for the last. Got overwhelmed several times and had to walk away, than return when I felt I could tackle the next step. I certainly learned a lot and I think it's a beautiful painting. Thanks for challenging me, Dennis - I hope you've another watercolor course coming up in the near future to continue challenging us!
Post by: MaryAnne Long on February 01, 2015, 01:20:31 AM
I did fewer waterdrops and pistils than I was supposed to, though. Shhh!
aloha
mea
Post by: Val on February 01, 2015, 01:46:33 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on February 01, 2015, 01:49:09 AM
Post by: dennis on February 01, 2015, 05:05:17 AM
Post by: ncwren on February 03, 2015, 02:09:13 PM
Post by: jillh on February 03, 2015, 03:02:02 PM
Post by: Bellarina on February 03, 2015, 03:41:18 PM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on February 03, 2015, 04:17:09 PM
Post by: Tousabella on February 08, 2015, 12:10:59 AM
Post by: lynn p. on February 09, 2015, 03:07:58 AM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on February 09, 2015, 05:24:39 PM
Post by: Sherri on February 09, 2015, 05:35:20 PM
Sherri
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on February 09, 2015, 05:38:31 PM
Post by: NHC50 on February 09, 2015, 07:13:39 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: dennis on February 09, 2015, 08:03:38 PM
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The hardest part of this one, Sherri, was sketching it onto the paper...no pre-sketched one included!
There was no need to hand draw the foxgloves. Below the video in the Resource Box is a tiled pdf which gives the exact size and all the details. Print it out and trace it.
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on February 09, 2015, 08:10:19 PM
Post by: Fiona on February 12, 2015, 02:19:13 PM
Next one is the rose - although I might have a go at some "Loose" roses first, just to get into the mood ;D
(http://www.paintbasket.com/members/MGalleryItem.php?id=19765)
As always crits, comments and suggestions are more than welcome.
Cheers
Fi
Post by: doina on February 12, 2015, 02:33:54 PM
Post by: Bellarina on February 12, 2015, 02:52:15 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on February 12, 2015, 03:03:25 PM
Good girl - you finished it. Lovely painting. I refuse to call it fear, I just call it being in awe of the challenge.
I think the tops of the insides of the blossoms need more dark, even the outsides, too.
Everything is well painted, but lacks contrast. Get some more darks in there and this will be outstanding.
aloha
mea
Post by: ncwren on February 12, 2015, 03:16:26 PM
:knuppel2: :knuppel2: :knuppel2: beat those fears into submission! ;D
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on February 12, 2015, 03:35:04 PM
Post by: NHC50 on February 13, 2015, 05:23:25 AM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: dennis on February 13, 2015, 07:53:19 AM
Post by: Val on February 14, 2015, 09:40:41 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on February 17, 2015, 01:22:19 AM
Post by: Fiona on February 18, 2015, 03:05:19 PM
Here is the revised and tweaked version of the foxgloves ... I put it away again for a few days and tackled it again :)
I have added some more darks and a few more highlights (Thanks Mea, Sharon et al), I'm a bit happier with it now although it's far from perfect. This was without doubt the most challenging painting I have attempted.
(http://www.paintbasket.com/members/MGalleryItem.php?id=19880)
Right now onwards and upwards - the rose next methinks ;)
Cheers
Fi
Post by: MaryAnne Long on February 18, 2015, 04:38:19 PM
DITTO!
How do your get your signature so beautiful?
aloha
mea
Post by: Fiona on February 19, 2015, 07:52:29 PM
Cheers
Fi
Post by: Tousabella on February 20, 2015, 12:26:42 AM
Post by: Happychappy on April 08, 2015, 09:43:39 PM
Well, this is without a doubt, the most difficult painting I have done. My colours were so staining that I could not lift much once it was applied so there are a lot of hard lines. I think my paper had something to do with the paint not lifting as it felt as though I was painting on cardboard or masonite!!! I used Cotman 200 lbs/425 gsm cold pressed paper. Oooi what a struggle. Anyway, this is the best I could do. Patricia
Post by: jennylynn on April 08, 2015, 09:47:14 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on April 08, 2015, 09:48:54 PM
Post by: Fiona on April 08, 2015, 10:08:39 PM
I think it looks brilliant and like Danielle I see no hard lines either.
Cheers
Fi
Post by: Happychappy on April 08, 2015, 11:10:58 PM
Patricia
Post by: lynn p. on April 09, 2015, 02:02:06 AM
Post by: dennis on April 09, 2015, 02:27:59 AM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on April 09, 2015, 02:41:46 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on April 09, 2015, 02:56:49 AM
Excellent foxgloves. I agree - it was a challenging work, but that's what "advanced" is all about.
Be proud of this one.
aloha
mea
Post by: Happychappy on April 09, 2015, 11:58:25 AM
As I said previously, it was without a doubt the most challenging I have ever done and was pleased that I am not the only one who found it so. I realise that it is an advanced course but often wonder whether I am actually capable enough of being in the "advanced" league???? lol. Anyway, I just love everything we do and enjoy every minute of it even if I struggle along the way.
Thank you all once again for your encouragement and support which means so much to me. Patricia
Post by: Bellarina on April 09, 2015, 12:47:14 PM
Post by: Happychappy on April 09, 2015, 01:48:12 PM
Post by: Tousabella on April 09, 2015, 04:01:24 PM
I'm still pluggin along with the fuschia, but you've wheeled right past!! Beautiful!
:flowers:
Post by: ncwren on April 09, 2015, 06:40:23 PM
Post by: Happychappy on April 09, 2015, 06:51:55 PM
Yes, Retta, I have managed to get some "me" time and am making hay while the sun shines and am loving every minute of it!
Patricia
Post by: NHC50 on April 16, 2015, 04:11:13 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Happychappy on April 17, 2015, 11:24:38 PM
Post by: doina on May 06, 2015, 01:45:20 PM
Post by: Happychappy on May 11, 2015, 09:49:26 PM
Patricia