Post by: dennis on February 13, 2015, 03:05:00 AM
Get access to the Class HERE (http://www.paintbasket.com/paintbaskettv/online-art-class.php?class=painting-from-dark-photographs-616)
This is the Painting you will complete
Post by: Tousabella on February 13, 2015, 03:12:14 AM
Post by: NHC50 on February 13, 2015, 05:21:03 AM
Nina
Post by: Tousabella on February 13, 2015, 04:41:42 PM
Guess I was just tired.....or loosing some marbles! LOL
Post by: Val on March 16, 2015, 02:51:53 PM
:pray: Hoping today is a good day with less (preferably no) interruptions.
Post by: Val on March 16, 2015, 08:07:02 PM
Is this just bad luck on my part or is there a problem? ???
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 16, 2015, 08:16:21 PM
I just popped it open in Internet Explorer and it is working fine. I don't have time to watch it right now, but did check out about 10 different spots from start to end - all good.
Looks like a good lesson - will watch it later.
aloha
mea
Post by: Val on March 16, 2015, 08:25:03 PM
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Post by: Tousabella on March 17, 2015, 03:57:04 AM
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Post by: Happychappy on March 18, 2015, 10:34:46 PM
Patricia
Post by: Annie. on March 18, 2015, 10:43:52 PM
Nice painting, now I know what the lesson was about. I still cannot see the image in Dennis first post.
I really like the composition and the colours you have chosen. Also nice to see a vertical (portrait) landscape.
One detail catch my eyes, and maybe the photo is distorded. But vertical lines in a building must remain vertical, is this correct? If so, the top of the first window appears to be slightly tilted backward.
That person in the doorway really put your painting alive.
:clap: :flowers:
Post by: NHC50 on March 18, 2015, 11:24:00 PM
:clap: :clap: I think they are coming alive. :2funny: or maybe the person in the door has the music on and they are dancing. ;)
Nina :flowers:
Post by: MaryAnne Long on March 18, 2015, 11:48:52 PM
Nice colors, even on the dancing trees.
Except for the need to straighten some of the non-vertical lines on the barn, I think this is really good.
aloha
mea
Post by: Happychappy on March 19, 2015, 12:14:57 AM
Yes, Annie, you are quite correct, vertical lines must remain vertical and I will have to go back and sort that out. I have struggled with not having a "straight eye" in everything that I do be it painting/drawing or sewing. Thank you for noticing and bringing it to my attention. I too, am not able to see the image in Dennis' post but I went directly to "My classes" and found everything there.
Nina, I was not happy with the trees either but don't know how to correct them or if they can even be corrected. When I was painting them, I was thinking of palm trees :2funny: .
Thanks Mea for your encouragement too.
Patricia
Post by: Bellarina on March 19, 2015, 12:18:47 AM
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Post by: Tousabella on March 19, 2015, 12:57:37 AM
Post by: jillh on March 19, 2015, 01:22:50 AM
Post by: ncwren on March 19, 2015, 03:05:02 AM
Post by: dennis on March 19, 2015, 03:09:22 AM
Post by: Happychappy on March 19, 2015, 11:14:22 AM
Jill, I hear what you are saying for I am in the same boat. I am just so far behind in everything that it frustrates me no end. I think it a good idea to take a break with all our art supplies in some remote location and just enjoy a little "me" time to pursue our interests. We can dream can't we?
Post by: Annie. on March 19, 2015, 01:38:40 PM
Have you tried using a light string?
I have done this when I was not sure about my windows in the gum tree (oil painting). I tied a small curtain metal as a weight, and stick the top of the string to the top of the canvas with masking tape, and let it drop vertically (obviously you would not want your watercolor so wet the color would run down). Worked well and I think it would be easier with watercolor then oil, as it dries quickly, if your paper is stretch on some hard surface like a board.
Post by: Happychappy on March 19, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
Patricia
Post by: Bellarina on March 19, 2015, 04:36:00 PM
Measure from the edge of the paper. Place dots after measuring.
Then connect the dots :)
Post by: Annie. on March 19, 2015, 06:59:35 PM
Post by: Happychappy on March 19, 2015, 11:16:56 PM
Thanks Annie, I have erased the lines and my painting is 100% dry so no worries.
Bless you both for those tips and thank you once again.
Patricia
Post by: Annie. on March 19, 2015, 11:25:07 PM
It is much easier to brainstorm others' problems for solutions, then our own.
This is why a community like PB is so valuable. You gave in, you take out, and we are all happy :hug:
Post by: Happychappy on March 20, 2015, 01:01:12 AM
Post by: Pinuccia on March 20, 2015, 04:42:11 AM
Post by: Happychappy on March 20, 2015, 10:38:22 AM
Patricia
Post by: Danielle123 on March 21, 2015, 03:51:27 AM
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Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on April 13, 2015, 10:03:06 PM
Felt so good to take a WC class again - plus I felt badly that Patricia was the only one that attempted this lesson! Love old buildings that don't require a lot of straight lines! Any thoughts on how to improve - send em over!
Post by: Danielle123 on April 13, 2015, 10:50:02 PM
Post by: Happychappy on April 13, 2015, 11:21:58 PM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on April 13, 2015, 11:29:42 PM
Here's a summary.
Sharon,
Nice sky. No dancing trees. Good looking-in effect at the door. Nice to have the person in the doorway.
Check the vertical lines on the barn boards. If the barn is starting to topple, that's why.
Since I too would love to concentrate on painting iconic old buildings, I need to do this lesson.
Well done.
aloha
mea
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on April 14, 2015, 12:14:12 AM
Post by: MaryAnne Long on April 14, 2015, 01:36:20 AM
aloha
mea
Post by: Bellarina on April 14, 2015, 01:40:45 AM
Post by: Pinuccia on April 14, 2015, 05:40:31 AM
Post by: dennis on April 14, 2015, 09:45:07 AM
Post by: Val on April 14, 2015, 02:07:02 PM
Great job Sharon, well done. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: Tousabella on April 14, 2015, 02:40:06 PM
Post by: Sacgal/Sharon on April 14, 2015, 05:22:29 PM
Post by: jillh on April 14, 2015, 05:40:47 PM
Post by: Bellarina on April 14, 2015, 05:42:39 PM
Wish I had more time to accomplish that. :clap: :clap:
Post by: ncwren on April 14, 2015, 08:22:09 PM