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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Tweet, Tweet Tuesday

Believe it or not, I have a bird sketch to share with you. This is from a picture I found in one of my many "how to" paint books. I still haven't figured out how to satisfactorily paint these little creatures, but I will continue to try. When I get some color on this little guy, I'll share again.



Yesterday I did something that I've wanted to do forever, but just couldn't bring myself to do. I put a piece of watercolor on my desktop easel (without putting some protection under it so the easel wouldn't get paint on it), and stood with my palette in my hand and just played. What fun! I felt like a little kid and can't wait to try it again.


I need richer colors next time or maybe try it flat on a table so there is not so much "run".

Of course, after it dried I worked it to death. What can I say - one step forward, two steps back.

I am driving to Niles this morning to meet my friend Sandy face to face for the first time. I feel like I've known her for a long time and am really looking forward to this get together. From there I am driving to my sister Anne's house and staying for a night or two. I don't know if I'll be posting or not, but I will surely try.

That's all I have for today. I am working on a girl sketch for Tam's free class and I am trying to make it look like her. I will share when I have something to show. Meanwhile, if you have time for a really fun, free class, go to her ning site and sign up.

xoxo

13 comments:

  1. really fun to see these two good works...it looks like a good thing to me... to do what you do!

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  2. Excellent lines on this little bird ! Looking forward to seeing it in colour!

    Go on enjoying yourself with colours, your flowers are bright and sunny !

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  3. vicki, you should make notecards out of that flower painting! i love the "runny" feel of it - it looks flowy and spontaneous and just beautiful!

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  4. Good looking bird, hope to see it in color soon.
    I have to go check our her free class.

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  5. Both are good Vicki, you should paint more like that!

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  6. Glad you had fun, looks lovely Vicki....I teach art to little ones sometimes and we forget when we're older that messy is fun and experimental(..unless I'm talking about my teenage daughter's bedroom of course)and watercolour does wash off...so have a go at splashing
    Perfect proportions on the bird, looking forward to seeing the colour

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  7. I really like the looseness of your watercolor painting. The drips add to its beauty. And the best part? You had fun!! hugs, nancy

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  8. Lovely flowers. It's nice to let the child in us return, isn't it? I have an online friend whom I've never met. She lives in North CArolina and I in New York City and it's a 12 hour drive between us. I don't know if we'll ever meet. How did yours go?

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  9. the painting is very good...one of the best I've seen, because it's spontaneous...go back and try this again...you'll be surprised what happens and do leave it alone, don't try to "fix" it...that's the mistake most beginners make. Just leave it be.

    What species of bird is this? Can't wait to see it with color. What book are you using for reference?

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  10. I look forward to seeing your bird painted. And I LOVE your flowers, runs and all. I think you're on to something here!

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  11. The flowers are great! :) Can't wait for the bird now

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  12. I think your WC is absolutely marvelous! I hope you do more!
    deby

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  13. I think the flower painting is quite impressive. By just 'playing', you've managed to capture the looseness with color that I've been struggling to attain since I first started with it. I think it is very well done!

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