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Watercolour Painting => Watercolour Courses => Topic started by: dennis on November 29, 2014, 06:26:08 AM
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In order for me to easily find and answer queries about Lesson #2 I will appreciate it if everyone will keep these to this specific Lesson Posting only. This will also be of benefit to you as well in the future. Thanks
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Dennis,
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
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Good on you, Mea. This way you will progress faster and learn much quicker. Take your time and don't rush. It is the excellence of the end result that you should be aiming for. O0
Eager to see your finished painting :clap:
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Dennis, I have just purchased the advanced floral course this morning, so have not yet had a chance to get started. Looking forward to this--probably after the holidays. Is Lesson 2 also available now? Mea's post suggested that it is. I do not see this listed under "My Classes." Thank you.
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susan, look under courses
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Robin, When I do that, I can no longer see the watercolor advanced course. Only the courses I have not purchased. I've responded to the e-mail PB sent me asking why I can't access this.
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Susan, have you looked under watercolor in your "My classes?" You should find the course there. That is where mine is found.
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Ok Susan, it's not under courses but in classes, my bad.
Must be something with your end cause I can view the three
classes released.
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Susan, mine are under the "my classes" and scroll down to "flowers". The last 2 items are the flower courses. Hope I helped! ;)
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Thanks, ladies. Nope--not there under "flowers." The only one there, in addition to others I have purchased, is the fuchsia class. I'm sure the "boys" will get it sorted out. I don't really have time to do any of these until after the holidays, so there is no rush.
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then is a system "hick-up" ;D Nolan will solve it for sure. :gl2:
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I should get that course started soon Dennis, i think maybe after the holidays. Most be the winter, no energy at the moment to do to much.
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Hi Susan--I just bought the class yesterday, and same for me. Just the Fuschia class shows up. Wow Dennis, just finished watching it and reading PDF. How amazing you are. Must buy watercolor pencils first though.
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Hi Lynn and Susan,
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 :)
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Thanks Denise. Yes, I finally figured it out. Not that I need more to do. Wow, that fuchsia is doing me in! I've lost all my pencil lines and I think I didn't catch all the white areas when masking it. I love the exercise though. Still several more days to go and waiting on my ebay purchase of watercolor pencils to arrive.
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Lynn, I have never seen anything you do come out less than perfect! Can't wait to see it! lol! No pressure! ;D O0
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Lynn, I have never seen anything you do come out less than perfect! Can't wait to see it! lol! No pressure! ;D O0
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:blush: You all are so kind!!! Honestly, this course is great for upping one's game. Interesting techniques. Believe me, when you see the finished product, it is FAR from perfect. Have been drawing with a private teacher and only using pastels for the past year. My teacher is dismayed that I am taking this on (less time for my drawing homework) and my friends can't believe I can put down my pastel sticks :heeha: . These diversions have kept me away from PB. However, when I spotted this course it just drew me in!. Come join us.
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I finaly got the energy to do my foxgloves painting. Your critics are most appreciated for me to improve in the realism.
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WOW! WOW! WOW!
Need I say more...
Happy Holidays
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Oh my..... :smitten:
:congrats:
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Sheesh, Danielle! You sure are setting the bar high for the rest of us! It's gorgeous! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
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Danielle, your foxglove painting is beautiful! It's so masterfully done. Soft colors and delicate flowers - wow.
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
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:clap: Just beautiful!
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Brilliant, Danielle. Very well executed :clap: :clap: :clap: I see you just love painting water drops :2funny: O0
Sorry,Danielle. Just too close to the end of a very busy year :blush: :whistle:
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I am going to give my strongest critique: Gorgeous! Beautiful excellent painting :clap: :clap: :clap: :flowers: :flowers:
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Critique? What Critique? We are joking right? :2funny: :2funny: Frame it and put it on your wall. Beautifully done. O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
Nina :flowers:
Merry Christmas Danielle. :1hug:
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Sooooo gorgeous!! Wonderful painting, Denise.
Happy Holidays. OOOOOOPS.....Danielle. I have so much on my mind, I guess!! LOL
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So I'm confused, I thought Danielle did this painting, not Denise. :confused:
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I'm even more confused. I thought I did it in my sleep!
aloha
mea (I can dream, can't I?)
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:thankyou: So much everyone for your encouraging comments. :hug:
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.
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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! ;))
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Thank you Denise, appreciate your comment.
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absolutely stunning Danielle
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Beautiful work Danielle, :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Danielle--It is always fun to see your stunning results and to show us what IS achievable. Just wonderful!!!! Merry Christmas to you.
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:thankyou: Judy, Sally, and Lynn for your encouraging comments. :hug: Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all.
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Danielle - you've outdone yourself!! These are spectacular! Oh boy, I can't wait to start on this advanced course of flowers now that I'm back from PV - just seeing how each of you has mastered this style in 4 short weeks is impressive...and inspiring...
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Welcome home Sharon
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Thanks, Robin!! It was a great trip - lots of wonderful memories and lots of photos to paint from!!
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:thankyou: Sharron, for your nice comment. Merry Christmas ans Happy New Year.
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Exquisite Danielle!
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:clap: :clap: :clap: MAGNIFICENT Danielle. Wow, you are such a good artist as I am ALWAYS saying.
Patricia
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:thankyou: Jill and Patricia for you continuous encouragement.
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Danielle....sorry for the "some-timers"...us old ones get confused some times!! LOL It is a beautiful painting.
I hope you had a great Christmas.
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: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:
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Here is my contribution. I won't enumerate the gazillion mistakes I made on this. Finally just decided to stop before I wore a hole in the paper. Yikes this was a challenge. Learning so much Dennis. A big :thankyou:
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Oh wow, would never had known you had such a hard time, it's beautiful!
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Lynn this is a great piece, you have depth and nice tonal values. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Lynn,
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
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Dear Lynn p.
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
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Beautiful, Lynn. Well done :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Yea, Lynn! It's beautiful! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Thanks so much Bellarina, yes it was a challenge for me. I started off with a drawing that was not quite right as I struggled with the leaf shapes, deciding what to paint versus what was really background in the pic. Then later, I picked up the wrong color of red accidentally (pencil) and just couldn't lift it off, etc. Glad you like the outcome.
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.
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It's a beauty Lynn! :clap:
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Wow!! That's a keeper, for sure! Beautiful Lynn. All your hard work and frustration sure paid off. It's so lovely.
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:clap: :clap: :clap: Absolutely gorgeous Lynn. Can't imagine that you had a struggle with it for it looks too beautiful for words.
Patricia
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Beautiful work Lynn O0 :clap: :clap: :clap:
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I had to pop in to see what all this Foxglove business was about. I'm glad I did because, Dennis has been teaching you lot too well! Danielle! your painting is quite something. Professional looking and detailed. Well done :clap: :clap:
Lynn, I love how you've done a smashing job of your Foxglove too. It was worth all the effort. Well done :clap: :clap:
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:thankyou: Tony for your kind word of encouragement. :-*
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Tony--You should give it a whirl! Great fun when you are not doing this: :heeha: :sweat: :'( :tickedoff:
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:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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Wow Lynn, this is gorgeous, they seem to be glowing!
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Danielle and Lynn,
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
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Another beautiful painting Lynn. :clap: :clap:
Nina :flowers:
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Mea your :2funny:, you did great realistic paintings of the other flowers, I am sure you will succeed at that one too. Remember it is not a race, take you time.
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Thanks, Danielle. I just woke up and the foxgloves look better this morning. I think once the leaves and stems are painted, it'll look better. Have a free day today so will paint once I vacuum the floors.
aloha
mea
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Another marathon painting session!
Thank you for these lessons Dennis-it's a confidence builder for sure!
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This is beautiful, Natalie!! :clap: :clap: :clap: I'm about halfway through mine - now I'm even more inspired to finalize it! Of course I don't know which is more difficult - the painting or the transferring of the image to the paper!
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Natalie,
Lovely foxglove painting. So many little details.
I've got mine about half done - hope it comes out as good as yours.
aloha
mea
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Thanks Sharon!
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.
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beautiful painting Natalie. I am still struggling with the fuchsia. Congratulations!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :flowers: :flowers: :flowers:
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Thanks Doina. :flowers:
It certainly is an advanced class. Persevere! You'll be happy you did...tired, but happy.
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Awesome job Natalie. I've still haven't finished transferring my fuschias. I am finding transferring difficult as well.
Lovely job with the foxgloves. When you say it's time consuming, how many hours did you work on it?
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Robin :thankyou:
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.
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Yeh Natalie, I start to have an anxiety attack while watching, maybe that why I havent started.
I really wouldn't mind if the course just lasted longer instead of the fast forwarding. :)
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Excellent painting Natalie!
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Natalie, an other beautifull painting, great depth and colouring. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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.
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Robin,
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
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Mea, you discouraged :sweat: no way, I do not believe this. You can do it. O0
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Excellent, Natalie. Very well done :clap: :clap: :clap:
Mea, you can do it O0
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:thankyou: Jill
:thankyou: Danielle
Just do it Robin. Take your time and you'll do fine.
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Mea-it is a marathon. You can do this.
:thankyou: Dennis
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Natalie this is truly a beauty. So realistic and I do love that red coloring in some of the flowers :smitten:
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!
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Thank you, Lynn, Natalie, Dennis, and Danielle. I appreciate your encouragement. After dinner when my eyes were no longer weary, I looked at the painting again and it does not look as bad as I thought.
Now off to sharpen my watercolor pencils.
aloha
mea
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Thanks to all who cheered me on to get this finished. My colors are a bit off as I did not have the right colors to work with.
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
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Way to go Natalie. Beautifully done. O0 O0 O0
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:
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:clap: :clap: :clap: beautiful Mea
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:clap: :clap: :clap: Natalie, your Foxglove painting is fantastic.
: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
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Mea, Mea, so impressed!!! I love the strong colors. It is a pro job girl :clap: :clap: :yippee: :flowers:
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Oh, well done, Mea! You're taking your painting to the next level, for sure.
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Why you're talking yourself down? :confused: It is a lovely painting and well done. As the color, there are so many colors in nature! Not two flowers are identical! and your colors are great! You know Dennis encourages us to use our own touches! He is looking at the technique nor the shade of the color! Great job! :clap: :clap:
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Mea.... :yippee: this is beautiful work! :yippee:
(I bet you like Foxgloves now)
Nina :thankyou: Patricia
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Thank you, all.
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
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Saw the finished pic Mea, it is lovely, well done! Hehe! Beat you to your post!! :2funny: :2funny: does anyone know where the clap emoticon went! >:( >:(
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Fiona is still there on the second row toward the middle :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Lynn and Natalie...wonderful paintings. They are gorgeous.
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.
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Retta, I don't know whether it's absolutely imperative that you use heavier paper.
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Archer has a 300 Lb paper. The problem it is the blocks are 12x16 inches max. and the painting will need a minimum of 18x14 inches. The flower itself is 11x15inches. You may try 12x 16, but framing will be a problem.I purchased 20x30 inches at Utrech for $13.00 plus shipping. Right now he's selling with $12.48/ sheet. Do you have an Utrech in Canada? or a dick blik? I know the shipping to Canada is very expensive. I hope I helped a bit :gl2:
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FYI, custom framers only need a 1/8" around the painting for matting. :)
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Thanks for the info, but, no, there's one of those here. With our Canadian dollar dropping to .78, it's just out of sight. Even my lessons are getting "ify".
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.
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I have a feeling Dennis is going to say 140# is ok. But I'll wait to hear what he says. :)
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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:
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Bella :thankyou: for your words.
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
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You can use 140# paper if you do not use paint too wet. You will notice that I use very little water in this course. If there happens to be some buckling in the paper - not a problem. Some time in the near future I will do a
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.
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Nothing wrong with the colours Mea, beautifull flower foxgloves. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Look forward to learning the technique of restretching a buckled painting, Dennis.
aloha
mea
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Might be about how we can iron out the wrinkles. Spraying the back and such. Will be a good class.
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Thanks, Danielle. Yup, I'm pleased that they came out as well as they did.
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
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Good to know Mea, thanks. :)
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Wow....I was in the middle of answering you all....and, Wham....blue screen!!! Scary.
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.
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NCWREN, your foxgloves are beyond beautiful, really well done! :whistle: have to find an emoticon to replace the clap, mine has disappeared off my screen, so plenty of whistles it is for you! :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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You can do it Retta, I know you can, I did not find that it buckled since so little surface and water we use.
:gl: And most of all have fun.
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Retta,
Go for it!
aloha
mea
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Thanks for the whistles Fiona. ;D
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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!
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Beautiful painting, Sharon. Totally agree that it was the most challenging so far, but we did it!!
I did fewer waterdrops and pistils than I was supposed to, though. Shhh!
aloha
mea
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Beautiful job Sharon. :congrats:
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Beautifull Sharron. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Excellent, Sharon :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Beautiful :clap:
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Beautifully done Sharon!
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Very beautifully done Sharon
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So glad the website's back up and running so I can read your comments and say thank you all so much! Now this one is done I'm looking forward to getting them framed and figuring out who will get each one!
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Beautiful job on your foxgloves. Framed will be awesome!
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Beautiful, as I knew it would be!!!!!!
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Thanks Retta and Lynn. My best friend saw this on my iPhone on Saturday so I'm giving it to her unframed for her birthday next month. She loves to frame her own paintings and wants to hang it near a Georgia O'Keefe print in her living room.
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I haven't worked up the courage yet. Trying to go through as many other lessons as I can
Sherri
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The hardest part of this one, Sherri, was sketching it onto the paper...no pre-sketched one included! Hope you get up the courage - I know you'd nail it!
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Way to go Sharon. O0 O0
Nina :flowers:
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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.
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I meant we had to trace from the reference photograph - usually you provide a simplified sketch. Unless I missed it! But it was good practice for me to do that...
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Well here is my version of the Foxgloves - what a challenging painting this was!! Thank you Dennis for stretching me :) I did put it down and ignored it for about 2 weeks as I wasn't happy with it. Then I realised that I was scared of the thing! If it's one thing I've learned over the years it is to face your fears - so I put it back on the easel again and tackled it!
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
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Fiona, this is a really beautiful painting! you're right about fear. I am in the same stage with the fuchsia. I put it aside for a week. I'll try to finish this weekend, at least I will put it on the easel again! Thanks for letting us know that we are not alone in dodging the subject timt to timt. Anyway, your foxglove is great :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Fiona, you tackled your fears and produce an excellent painting. :clap:
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Fiona,
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
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Looks fab Fi! :heeha: :clap:
:knuppel2: :knuppel2: :knuppel2: beat those fears into submission! ;D
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Congrats on completing this Fiona - it's beautiful! It was the scariest for me, too - but isn't that how we learn best by conquering our fears? I think if you lift some paint from the flower rims you'll get the contest that mea's suggesting.
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Fiona great job. O0
Nina :flowers:
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Good for you in finishing the painting, Fiona. :yippee: Technically it looks very good :clap: :clap: :clap: The highlights around the ridges of the flowers could have been lighter O0
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Good on you Fi for battling through O0 As they say, the proof is in the pudding. Well done and worth the :fight: A tweak or two and you'll have a glorious painting. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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well done Fiona
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Thank you all for your comments and suggestions on making this a better painting. I think overall is is a little better but I'm still not in love with it. Technically it's okay but there is no love in it (strange as that may sound).
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
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Fiona
DITTO!
How do your get your signature so beautiful?
aloha
mea
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Mea - that would be thanks to a calligraphy class I took a few years ago :) Turned my spider scrawls into something moderately readable!
Cheers
Fi
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Beautiful, Fiona. You did a great job, and so many of us understand the 'fear'. Glad you finished it...it's lovely. Look forward to your rose. :flowers:
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:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Sharon and Fi, great Foxglove painting by you both.
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
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well done patricia on what must be a difficult subject !! but you mastered it beautifully :yippee:
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Absolutly georgeous Patricia. Well done. And I don't see hard lines. :yippee:
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Well done Patricia :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I think it looks brilliant and like Danielle I see no hard lines either.
Cheers
Fi
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:thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: Jennylynn, Danielle and Fiona for your super comments when I am feeling awful about this painting. You ladies are just so encouraging and I thank you for lifting my spirits. You are really appreciated.
Patricia
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Oh Fi and Patricia, both stunning. Fiona, just love those lavender hues. Patricia, I agree, it is the hardest ever but boy did you come through with flying colors. Both of these are stunning in their own way.
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Patricia, the "best I could do" is excellent :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Patricia - this was an extremely challenging lesson and you nailed it. Well done!!!
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Patricia,
Excellent foxgloves. I agree - it was a challenging work, but that's what "advanced" is all about.
Be proud of this one.
aloha
mea
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:thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: So much Lynnp, Sharon, Dennis and Mea for your lovely comments about my painting when I was feeling pretty down and wondering if it was even a cheek to submit it!! You can therefore imagine how happy I was to receive such wonderful comments. Thank you all so much and bless you.
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
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Beautiful Patricia :)
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:thankyou: So much Robin. I feel so much happier now after all these lovely comments. Patricia
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Gee, Pat, you are whizzing right along! Your foxglove is awesome! You did a super job on it. Looks terrific.
I'm still pluggin along with the fuschia, but you've wheeled right past!! Beautiful!
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They look beautiful to me. :clap:
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:thankyou: :thankyou: So much Retta and Natalie for your encouraging comments.
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
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Way to go Patricia. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Nina :flowers:
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:thankyou: so much Nina. I appreciate your lovely comments. Bless you. Patricia
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Congratulations Patricia! Beautiful! Now that I have some time on my hands, I'll give it a try, Conrats again!! :clap: :clap: :flowers:
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:thankyou: Doina for all your encouragement. You will love doing these paintings for they challenge you.
Patricia
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Challenging but such a good lesson Dennis. I took my time with each stage of this painting. Memo to self: take your time!
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And it pay off, what a beautiful painting!
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Well done Mary Lou :flowers: :flowers:
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good depth on each flower and good water drops, well done :congrats:
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Thank you Annie, Bhavna and Nolan :thankyou:
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Beautiful painting of the foxgloves :clap:Mary Lou
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Well done Mary Lou
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Excellent :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Thank you Dennis :thankyou:
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Beautiful painting!
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Very well done MaryLou :clap: :clap:
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Thank you Trace, Bill, Jay and Teresa :thankyou:
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Great painting Mary Lou. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Thank you Danielle!