LESSON #1 - Cosmos Painting

[dennis]

  Judy, to the Paint Basket. May your stay be a very pleasant one.
Excellent for a very first watercolour painting

[Annie.]

  Dennis, you encourage me to learn.

  Denise,
  Mea,
  Danielle, 
  Val,
  Sharon, 
   Patricia

You all lift me up to new hights.  Thank you so much for your kind words of support.  PB would not be the same without your ongoing contributions 

[Kathysutterlin]

  I'm painting!  It is so much fun!
  Dennis for a fabulous introduction to watercolor.

Details

[Sacgal/Sharon]

  Kathy!!! Your cosmos look marvelous! No putting that paintbrush away now!!

[MaryAnne Long]

KathyS,

You did it!!  What a great first attempt at watercolor.

The blending of the background is so well done.  All that drawing practice paid off because the flowers are so well shaped.

I am so happy for you.

aloha

mea

[dennis]

Well done, Kathy

[Happychappy]

    Kathy, just look at you ..... you have jumped from pencils right into paint and have done an absolutely wonderful job.  I am so proud of you.  I feel that you will just excel with all art for your heart is in it.  Fantastic.  Looking forward to seeing many more paintings from you. 




Patricia

[Kathysutterlin]

  Sharon. Watching the amazing things you do with watercolor is one of the reasons I chose it as my next medium. Your work is so beautiful and versatile.  Definitely keeping those paint brushes out and in easy reach. One painting and I am hooked! 

  mea. The background was scary at first as I am kind of a control freak    but then I let go and just had fun.  I am so thankful for all the drawing practice and support from you and the other PB members.  I agree, it did help me to understand how to accent my flowers.

  Dennis! I appreciate the detail of your lesson. I needed and followed each step to learn. I'm looking forward to many more of your classes. 

  Patricia! It did feel like quite a plunge but oh how exciting to do my first painting. I really appreciate your strong encouragement and support. 

Time for a group hug 

[Steve Weatherwax]

Beautiful painting, Kathy. 

[Kathysutterlin]

  Steve! The watercolor is fun. How is the acrylic going? Would love to see your painting. 

[Steve Weatherwax]

That's how things are going with the acrylics. I'm struggling a bit with it. My major malfunction is with learning how to apply the highlights. One thing I'm doing wrong is putting too much yellow or blue in the white. Both of the highlight colors should only have a tinge of color. That and I need a lighter touch.

Anyway, I'm putting the paints aside for a couple of days so I can finish my drawing of the old stone church. Better days are coming!

[Val]

  KATHY!!! If I was a valley girl... I'd be saying, Like WOW!!!  Nothing like jumping in the puddles with both feet!     Well done you!

I'm going to need another crystal ball to keep tabs on you ... you are on a rocket ride to stardom! Hope you're not afraid of heights...       

[Kathysutterlin]

KATHY!!! If I was a valley girl... I'd be saying, Like WOW!!!  Nothing like jumping in the puddles with both feet!     Well done you!

I'm going to need another crystal ball to keep tabs on you ... you are on a rocket ride to stardom! Hope you're not afraid of heights...       

  I'm laughing out loud again, Val.  Thank you so much. Puddles I'm not afraid of. Heights?!? .... terrified

[Val]

Puddles I'm not afraid of. Heights?!? .... terrified

          Right then, we'll start you off with the step stool.... just a short leap of faith!   

[Kathysutterlin]

  Step stool, yes Val. I can do a step stool!