PA - LESSON #1 - Introduction to Pastels

[dennis]

   back Riya. Just take it easy - don't overdo it.

[jennylynn]

   back riya, so glad you can use your wrist again just take it easy and slowly looking forward to seeing you in pastel class 

[Riya]

Val, Dennis and JennyLynn Thank you so very much for your welcome ^_^, it is much appreciated. I will take my time, I am allowed just a little every day, and it feels very awkward to do things righthanded. For now I still go on with doing my things lefthanded, I really start to get the hang of it. Its not great and I am really clumsy, but I can do a lot even on slow pace and just a little at the time.

[Val]

Riya, as Dennis says.... Slowly, slowly catchee monkey!  AND, I don't know of anyone who takes better advantage of that than me!     Come and go slow with me....hopefully I'll be able to keep up!   

[Riya]

  That wouldn't be a problem for you Val, just drawing a simple straight line takes two/three days...for just a few inches. And you have allready stared your pastelclass...I missed it due to falling asleep. No need to run, even with crowling you're much faster then I am.

[ncwren]

Hi Riya-so glad to see you back! 

[Riya]

[Riya]

A few days ago I wrote that I prayed for some happiness and good healt in 2014...well there is this sweet angel, one of you my dear, dear friends, who answered my prayers and send me this wonderful, awesome gift I don;t know what more to say then:

                THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!!!!
Thank you, my dearest friend, for being the sweet, loving Angel you are,
Lots of Love and Big, Big Hugs.

[MaryAnne Long]

Riya,

I feel the same way you do.  Being able to do this art work is something I never dreamed I could do.  It's made a miraculous difference in my life.

I know it's my mother's spirit who is pushing my brushes and pencils.  She had always wanted to be able to draw and paint, though she was really good at crafts.  I guess she picked me to fulfill her dream.

Thanks, Mom.

aloha

mea

[Riya]

Wow, that is a wonderful story, it must feel so great, feeling and knowing that your mother is close by and helps you creating your beautiful art. I think she really would be very proud of you and your beautiful art. Drawing and painting must be very special this way, I am sure you feel very happy while doing.
Hugs, Riya

[Val]

Riya, whoever your angel may be, I hope they keep aiding you on your artistic journey. By doing so we lucky folk get more inspiration and in my case, determination to keep pushing ahead. Thanks much for that. 

      

[Riya]

Yeah, I am still a little in shock every time I log in and see that green sign that I have received a gift...I still can't believe it . My first thoughts were ofcourse that I can't accept it,...but then I thought that someone thinks I am worth it, or deserve this lovely gift . And after this aweful year I really could use some unexpected miracle...and that is how I see it. And this little miracle I will treasure, it is just the thing that opened my heart again for art...I loved looking around the classes that I would love to do, but there are so many

Maybe I'll stick to my first love...drawing and I think that I will buy the Landscape Drawing Class...but now after this first pastel class, and going throught all the watercolour and acrylic classes...hard ...Dennis and Nolan have made so many awesome classes
I still have some Acrylic lessons from the Acrylic Club and a few that I bought at sale 2012 and I can use the templates from the watercolourclasses, even it would be nice to see all the replays.
  Oh my, I havent had so much fun and thinking about art as these last two days, I am so glad that I still have some canvasboards and some stretched canvas laying around, and my paints are still there...I also have some drawingpaper, aldo I have used a lot for making atc's and my huge Junk Journal.

This morning I went through all my drawings and watercolours I made here...and I was surprised how great some of these look . This time I didn't feel sorry that I am not able to draw righthanded, I just looked and thought how much I loved drawing and how I missed it, I will draw again, lefthanded and I am sure I will progress fast, and will be back on the level before the accident...maybe even further. Seing how much all of you progressed...and I put myself on hold... That is unforgiveable and shows lack of selfrespect. This lovely Angle and her awesome gift was what I needed to open my eyes, and I am so thankful for that. She believes I am good at this, and her gift is such a great encouragement...I don't want to disappoint this Angel...I'll make her proud of me and happy with what she did .

[Val]

Indeed you are deserving and never think you are not worthy of it. You have great abilities Riya, we've all seen it and I for one can't wait to see the next one.  Uh-oh....I feel those suspenders tightening again! 

[Riya]

 
Thank you so very much my dear Val, you'r too kind. That is what I missed most, your great talent of making someone feel just fantastic , you have allways some kind, warmhearted and encouraging words on hand. Just like so many of my dear friends here. For the first time in a year I didn't feel extremely tired, I had more energy and have even followed that last hour of Pastelclass. But for today, well it is allready Mondaymornig 01.30, I think it is enough, time to go and have some good sleep.

Have a nice day, evening or nice dreams, hugs, Riya.

[Elizabeth]

I finally got time to view the first free lesson on Pastels. Thank you so much Dennis for a most interesting lesson. You are so kind.

Herewith my try. My only problem is the color running down the paper. I haven't had time to view the next lesson yet but hope to get to that soon. I regret not having time to part take in all the lessons. Your are teaching my a great deal and I appreciate it so much. Can but say thank you to all at PB

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