Post by: dennis on January 28, 2015, 03:05:52 AM
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Post by: Val on January 28, 2015, 03:31:05 PM
Post by: ncwren on January 28, 2015, 07:37:37 PM
There is no catching up to Dennis! ;D
Post by: Bellarina on February 04, 2015, 12:54:07 AM
Post by: NHC50 on February 28, 2015, 11:58:05 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Tousabella on March 01, 2015, 03:21:28 AM
Post by: Bellarina on March 01, 2015, 03:54:08 PM
Post by: Tousabella on March 01, 2015, 04:46:24 PM
Post by: Val on March 01, 2015, 05:29:53 PM
Post by: dennis on March 01, 2015, 08:10:36 PM
Post by: Val on March 02, 2015, 08:48:19 PM
Post by: Tousabella on March 02, 2015, 11:25:02 PM
Post by: Val on March 03, 2015, 09:46:15 AM
Post by: Lisa gale on March 03, 2015, 11:54:47 AM
Post by: Val on March 03, 2015, 06:12:54 PM
Post by: ncwren on March 03, 2015, 06:35:47 PM
(I haven't done this one so I really don't know, but the stone looks great in your picture)
Post by: Val on March 03, 2015, 06:59:43 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 03, 2015, 07:05:27 PM
The stones look fine to me. Maybe more shadows to make them pop.
aloha
mea
Post by: Tousabella on March 03, 2015, 07:42:47 PM
I'm excited to start it, too. Do the wall on the left, and you'll see it will all tie in. Honest!! ;D
Try some bright gold for the lighter rocks, and lots of white...then color over the white. Do you have fixative? That should help, too.
Post by: dennis on March 03, 2015, 08:12:32 PM
Post by: May lynn on March 04, 2015, 12:56:00 AM
I watched the class last evening and recall Dennis sprayed the drawing with
an fixative before starting to paint. I know in past classes he mentioned that
pencil pastels seem to work better after giving the paper a little spray.
It could also be the brand of pastel pencils that are not working for you.
Give the fixative a go before investing in new pencils. :gl2:
I hope this helps.
May lynn
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 02:38:14 PM
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 02:43:02 PM
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 02:48:55 PM
Carry on, Val you've done great so far. :clap: :clap: :clap: The finished painting will be better than you imagine O0
If you say so Dennis..... 'cause at this point my imagination is running pretty dark and scarey! :eyesclosed: :2funny:
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 02:52:51 PM
Post by: Bellarina on March 04, 2015, 03:27:51 PM
Post by: Lisa gale on March 04, 2015, 08:39:01 PM
I can lift my arm waist high so I am going to try my pastels before the end of the week. I'm on the pansy class so a few lessons behind. I have to return to work next week which is going to put a damper on my lessons.
I have done so many pencil classes I had to take a break. Besides I missed the color!!! And Dennis!!!
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 09:26:57 PM
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 09:29:40 PM
Post by: Bellarina on March 04, 2015, 09:39:12 PM
Post by: Val on March 04, 2015, 09:50:50 PM
Don't worry Robin, it's going to be fine..... after all, just look at me! :pullhair: :goofy: :2funny: Dennis...reservation please, rubber room for one! ;D
Post by: Bellarina on March 04, 2015, 09:58:09 PM
Post by: ncwren on March 05, 2015, 01:26:18 AM
Post by: Fiona on March 05, 2015, 11:06:41 AM
Cheers
Fi
Post by: Val on March 05, 2015, 01:18:35 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on March 06, 2015, 06:07:34 PM
Post by: Val on March 06, 2015, 11:50:35 PM
Post by: dennis on March 07, 2015, 01:29:20 AM
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Anyway, I am determined to finishThat's my girl :flowers:
Post by: Val on March 08, 2015, 12:06:31 AM
Post by: ncwren on March 08, 2015, 12:07:58 AM
Looking forward to seeing yours finished Val-when you get better! (Try the ground-it's called Tri Art Media Ground-it's a Canadian product) ;)
Post by: Val on March 08, 2015, 12:13:33 AM
Post by: jillh on March 08, 2015, 12:24:46 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 08, 2015, 12:49:26 AM
So much to like here - wood grain on the door is fabulous. Stones are so realistic, although they seem to get small really fast in the top right corner. Is that the way it looks in the reference? If so, they must have run out of the big stones too soon.
Wish the flowers in front stood out more; they are so pretty. I'd love to be able to make my rocks look as good as yours.
I really like this one.
aloha
mea
Post by: Bellarina on March 08, 2015, 12:53:54 AM
Post by: Lisa gale on March 08, 2015, 02:09:10 AM
I am unfamiliar with the grounds concept can you explain it alittle or tell me where I can find info on that?
Post by: NHC50 on March 08, 2015, 02:14:49 AM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Tousabella on March 08, 2015, 04:39:01 AM
I've done mine, too, n I really enjoyed it. Have to wait til my daughter comes with her phone camera.
I love your pic!!
:flowers:
Post by: dennis on March 08, 2015, 08:08:12 AM
Post by: ncwren on March 08, 2015, 04:26:48 PM
Lisa there are a couple of companies that make an acrylic gel/paste with a grit substance. Golden is one (spendy).
I wanted to try sanded papers and boards, but I am far too cheap at this point to lay that kind of money down.
It's best when it is one layer and thin. You can have an under painting or drawing as well. Sometimes you get scratchy looking marks-it's part of the unknown.
Post by: Val on March 08, 2015, 05:56:26 PM
Post by: dennis on March 08, 2015, 06:21:46 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 08, 2015, 07:24:26 PM
Glad to see that those are little stones at the top right. So Natalie's were correct, after all.
aloha
mea
Post by: Tousabella on March 08, 2015, 07:46:47 PM
Post by: ncwren on March 08, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
Post by: jillh on March 09, 2015, 03:43:00 AM
Post by: Bellarina on March 09, 2015, 10:36:06 AM
Post by: C.Bodine on March 09, 2015, 12:07:06 PM
Val, I am not sure what the problem is, because the colors in your stones is gorgeous! Can't wait to see it finished!
Post by: Val on March 09, 2015, 01:06:46 PM
Mea, actually Dennis' painting does have the large rocks down the side. I hadn't seen the photo until after I had printed and just added more rocks in to bring the wall to the edge....over eager? ::) :2funny:
Thanks much Bella, I often wonder how I managed to get you on my cheering team.... doesn't matter really, just nice knowing you are there. Thank you :1hug:
Thanks Natalie, you're a resident booster! :cheering:
Thanks Jill, much appreciated.
Robin, I shall endeavour to live up to your expectation.... :eek: ;D
C., I need some rose coloured glasses to see what you see! ;) I have to agree on the fact that it's definitely more colourful than the original... anything to stop fighting with that white pencil! :crazy2: ;D Thanks much for your undying optimism. :1hug:
Post by: ncwren on March 09, 2015, 02:42:24 PM
Val-YOU are the resident booster! No one can fill your shoes. :1hug:
Post by: dennis on March 09, 2015, 06:10:40 PM
Post by: Bellarina on March 09, 2015, 06:21:35 PM
Post by: Val on March 10, 2015, 01:05:34 AM
Thanks Dennis :peace:
:thankyou: Natalie :blush:
Post by: dennis on March 10, 2015, 04:18:32 AM
Post by: JayJ on March 10, 2015, 04:49:44 AM
Val looking great so far!
Post by: sally13 on March 10, 2015, 05:26:00 AM
Keep going Val yours is looking fantastic too, it will all come together soon.
Post by: Selen on March 14, 2015, 04:04:35 PM
Val, the rocks in your painting is nearly photo realistic, I look forward to see it when it is finished. I dont understand why you do not like it :)
Post by: NHC50 on March 14, 2015, 06:12:26 PM
[move] :cheering: technique, technique, were getting down with it. Were getting down with it :cheering:
you better get down with it, down with it.
SO MOVE ALONG AND GET DOWN WITH YOUR TECHNIQUE VAL. :goofy:
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Lisa gale on March 15, 2015, 12:47:16 PM
Nina. Gosh your little cheerleader is hysterical.
Post by: Tousabella on March 17, 2015, 03:51:55 AM
Post by: jillh on March 17, 2015, 04:02:16 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 17, 2015, 05:00:31 AM
This painting has a lot of character. I admire all the work that went into painting all those rocks. Nice weathered look on the door.
Good job.
aloha
mea
Post by: dennis on March 17, 2015, 05:13:30 AM
Post by: Danielle123 on March 17, 2015, 12:58:06 PM
Val I do not know why you dought yourself your rocks are very well done, hope to see the end result.
Post by: Val on March 17, 2015, 01:44:55 PM
Post by: Selen on March 17, 2015, 01:56:43 PM
Post by: Val on March 17, 2015, 01:58:31 PM
Post by: NHC50 on March 17, 2015, 02:02:10 PM
:yippee: :cheering: :cheering: :cheering: :cheering: :cheering: :yippee:
Nina :flowers: :1hug:
Post by: ncwren on March 17, 2015, 04:11:03 PM
Post by: Tousabella on March 17, 2015, 06:16:05 PM
This was such a 'fun' class...really enjoyed it. Val, I had to put 'color' in...I did it on a 12 X 16, and it only took me a day n a half to blend in all the colors.
I'm looking forward to seeing yours....It will be WONDERFUL!!! Promise!
Now...back to the fuschia.....boy, I sure know why we need an easel!! I'm having a heck of a time trying to 'raise n lower' my stool that I have my mickey mouse table top on!! LOLOL
Thanks again,...you are all so encouraging and I'm glad to be a part of this class.
Post by: Lisa gale on April 03, 2015, 01:39:17 AM
Post by: Val on April 03, 2015, 06:16:14 AM
Post by: Bellarina on April 03, 2015, 07:55:05 AM
Post by: Happychappy on April 03, 2015, 11:16:13 PM
Post by: NHC50 on May 02, 2015, 06:42:30 PM
Wow!! there is a lot of rocks in this. :2funny:
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Tousabella on May 02, 2015, 06:50:09 PM
Post by: ncwren on May 02, 2015, 06:54:04 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on May 02, 2015, 07:29:15 PM
Great rocks and weather-beaten door. Looks like a lot of work went into this one.
Feel good about it!
aloha
mea
Post by: Danielle123 on May 02, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
Post by: NHC50 on May 02, 2015, 11:18:22 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Val on May 03, 2015, 12:41:51 AM
Somehow I ended up with a ton of smaller rocks....I'm starting to combine them a bit as I go. Yep...I'm still plugging through this. My goal is to get it down before the end of the year! :crazy2: :2funny:
I like pastels but I don't think I'll be doing too many more with pencils only! :pullhair:
Post by: Happychappy on May 03, 2015, 10:35:40 AM
Post by: JayJ on May 03, 2015, 12:22:42 PM
Lovely shadings Nina!
Post by: NHC50 on May 03, 2015, 01:57:50 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: dennis on May 04, 2015, 06:03:37 AM
Post by: Careyburn on May 04, 2015, 08:41:11 AM
Post by: Bellarina on May 04, 2015, 09:43:06 AM
Post by: NHC50 on May 04, 2015, 02:15:36 PM
Nina :flowers:
Post by: Val on May 12, 2015, 03:16:27 PM
Post by: Bellarina on May 12, 2015, 03:24:36 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on May 12, 2015, 03:54:29 PM
As soon as you feel less achy to hold a camera, I'd love to see some garden photos!!
aloha
mea
Post by: MaryAnne Long on May 12, 2015, 03:57:08 PM
Sorry about the arm still bothering you. Your doorway is coming along well. I would have already made the rocks three times that size so there would be less to do.
Keep at it. Will be nice when done and probably good therapy for the arm.
aloha
mea
Post by: Bellarina on May 12, 2015, 04:40:49 PM
Post by: BeaSue on May 12, 2015, 04:55:26 PM
Post by: dennis on May 12, 2015, 07:52:40 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on May 13, 2015, 12:48:48 AM
Post by: ncwren on May 14, 2015, 01:43:46 AM
Post by: Careyburn on May 14, 2015, 11:36:47 AM
Post by: Juan Carlos on May 15, 2015, 04:36:33 PM
Val, I hope you are feeling better about your arm. Your painting is going great!!
Cheers
Post by: Val on May 18, 2015, 02:28:30 PM
Post by: Val on July 08, 2016, 12:17:06 AM
I came across this the other night and well.... (http://d326oobcc22bax.cloudfront.net/content/50345/1508247.GIF) I did promise I'd finish it. Don't get too excited.... it's not there yet. I know it's been over a year and I do solemnly promise it WILL be done before THIS year's end! Just kidding...well one can hope!
Actually I saw the pastel lesson for the swan today! :heeha: WOW, I want to do that! :eek: No I must finish this before I move on. :promise: :whistle:
I have worked on this a bit today and just thought I'd prove I'm in earnest. :angel:
Post by: dennis on July 08, 2016, 05:28:39 AM
Post by: BeaSue on July 08, 2016, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: Kathysutterlin on July 08, 2016, 03:13:22 PM
Post by: Happychappy on July 08, 2016, 06:13:22 PM
Post by: Steve Weatherwax on July 08, 2016, 06:59:35 PM
Post by: Win on July 08, 2016, 08:10:31 PM
Win
Post by: Val on July 09, 2016, 01:11:05 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on July 09, 2016, 02:05:35 PM
Post by: Val on July 10, 2016, 12:30:58 PM
Post by: Val on July 10, 2016, 12:36:52 PM
Anyway, still struggling with the door. Took a break from that and did in the doorway, and marked out some of the rocks on the other side of the doorway. There's still hope for it to be done by month's end! :heeha: ;D
Any tips appreciated :pray:
Post by: Steve Weatherwax on July 10, 2016, 01:36:38 PM
Post by: Kathysutterlin on July 10, 2016, 03:14:08 PM
I don't feel qualified to be giving you advice as you have so much more experience than I have. I know nothing about pastels so my only suggestion comes from what I've learned drawing. That would be to just focus on the section you are painting at the time. :detective: Look for little shapes and match those. I've found that they don't make sense while I'm drawing them. Then when I walk away and comeback, wow! :heeha: It looks like the reference.
Post by: Happychappy on July 10, 2016, 08:34:37 PM
Post by: Val on July 10, 2016, 10:05:40 PM
Kathy, I'm just having difficulties to get the greys on the door. I have no grey pencils and the mixes just aren't cutting it for me. I'll keep at it and hopefully hit on it before I wear out the paper! :crazy2: Who would have thought mixing black and white would cause so much grief?! :tongue:
Post by: MaryAnne Long on July 11, 2016, 12:05:46 AM
aloha
mea
Post by: dennis on July 11, 2016, 04:13:24 AM
Post by: Val on July 11, 2016, 03:02:29 PM
Many thanks to all for their unflagging encouragement, it really kept me going when I just wanted to pack it in. I have to say this has been the most difficult lesson for me. Probably the one I've learned the most from. I learned so much about blending, colour mixing, not rushing (maybe a bit near the end :whistle: ), and how to work boss-eyed! (http://d326oobcc22bax.cloudfront.net/content/129055/1514100.gif) :2funny:
Ta much Dennis, feel free to put me through the wringer anytime! It has been a pleasure! :faint:
I'm afraid the colouring looks off, poor lighting once again. Good enough to get the idea though.
Post by: Kathysutterlin on July 11, 2016, 05:17:50 PM
Post by: Happychappy on July 11, 2016, 05:28:12 PM
Post by: Danielle123 on July 11, 2016, 06:15:36 PM
Post by: BeaSue on July 11, 2016, 08:06:04 PM
Post by: dennis on July 11, 2016, 09:35:30 PM
Post by: Steve Weatherwax on July 11, 2016, 09:49:50 PM
Post by: Val on July 12, 2016, 12:50:04 PM
Thank you Patricia for your constant encouragement, much appreciated. :flowers:
Danielle, somehow that little guy just keeps coming back to haunt me! I am still working on that little girl....she is only about half bald now :2funny: I must do it in short spurts and take long breaks as it is very hard on my eyes. I doubt I'll be doing many more of these once done.
You are right though...it's about time I pull her out of mothballs again :doh: agh!
Thank you for your comments, and the ever appreciated boot in the bum! :eek:
Ta much Susan. :flowers:
Thanks much Steve. :flowers:
Post by: Val on July 12, 2016, 01:17:46 PM
The journey was not without casualty..... It actually turned me into a snaggle-toothed harpy! :eek: Funny now, but oh poor Lloyd! ::) My strongest supporter actually suggested I set it aside as no one would hold it against me, to which I 'snarled'.... "I will"! :furious:
Sounded like something from the exorcist! Wonder if my head was spinning? (http://d326oobcc22bax.cloudfront.net/content/129003/1514029.gif) :2funny:
Post by: Win on July 12, 2016, 08:30:14 PM
Post by: Steve Weatherwax on July 12, 2016, 10:05:18 PM
Sounded like something from the exorcist! Wonder if my head was spinning? ([url]http://d326oobcc22bax.cloudfront.net/content/129003/1514029.gif[/url]) :2funny:
That's o.k. Just don't regurgitate any of that green pea soup on your drawing! ;)
Post by: Val on July 12, 2016, 11:43:37 PM
Post by: Val on July 12, 2016, 11:47:04 PM
I have to admit though that I did slack off on the contour shadings of the rocks on the left of the doorway. :whistle: Maybe one day in a galaxy, far, far away... no, I think not! ;D
Post by: Tousabella on July 13, 2016, 08:53:34 PM
Good job, Val. It's a wonderful picture, and I love the colors. I'm so glad you dug it out....looks super!!
I use the stick pastels when I can't get a pencil the right color. I don't have a large selection of pencils, but I do have some awesome colors in the pastel box. You can kinda rub them to a half decent point for detail work.
Again....Good for you. Its terrific!
Post by: JayJ on July 14, 2016, 04:42:44 AM
Post by: Juan Carlos on July 21, 2016, 01:42:50 AM
Post by: Val on July 21, 2016, 03:04:56 AM
Retta, there were so many times I wanted to just pack it in or switch to the pan pastels like I did with the tiger. But the lesson was pencils and I was determined to see it through. :crazy2: I think I'll be keeping the pencils for fine detail work should I need it....but not a complete picture! :faint: ;D
Post by: Juan Carlos on January 09, 2017, 04:12:02 PM
Stones, lots of stones!! Interesting lesson to learn, thanks Dennis. I put a lot of attention on the door and inner shadows. Seems like only Val and I have taken this challenge so far. I recommend this lesson in terms of using the pastels to paint wood and combine colors to define rock walls such as this one. Please comments are very welcome.
Cheers
Post by: Juan Carlos on January 09, 2017, 04:16:07 PM
Post by: Happychappy on January 10, 2017, 01:18:02 AM
Post by: Val on January 10, 2017, 01:24:25 AM
I especially like the old wooden door. Great job. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: Steve Weatherwax on January 10, 2017, 01:10:46 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on January 10, 2017, 05:35:40 PM
aloha
mea
Post by: dennis on January 10, 2017, 06:41:38 PM
Post by: Juan Carlos on January 11, 2017, 01:17:08 PM
Cheers
Post by: MaryAnne Long on September 03, 2017, 06:29:03 PM
I did use pastel pencil (Faber-Castell Pitt) and still found it too messy for me.
Here is all I was able to accomplish, although Dennis gave a really good lesson.
aloha
mea
Post by: Val on September 03, 2017, 06:42:16 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on September 03, 2017, 08:10:54 PM
aloha
mea
Post by: Happychappy on September 03, 2017, 09:59:18 PM
Patricia
Post by: dennis on September 05, 2017, 09:53:42 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on September 05, 2017, 11:05:20 PM
aloha
mea
Post by: Win on September 10, 2017, 05:55:45 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on September 10, 2017, 06:17:41 PM
Yes ... what was I thinking???
Will try pastels again when I have more time and a less detailed picture.
aloha
mea