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palmbob
Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b)
 October 11, 2006
01:51 AM Post #2806203
| Here's my latest watercolor Agave (I like them as they often have nice shadows, and don't take a huge amount of detail). 
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palmbob
Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b)
October 11, 2006
01:53 AM Post #2806206
| This is one of my two AGave americana variegata attempts 
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palmbob
Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b)
October 11, 2006
01:54 AM Post #2806208
| and this is AGave margaritae 
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Mahnot
DFW area, TX
(Zone 7b)
October 11, 2006
02:13 AM Post #2806223
| Palmbob, you do outstanding work. These images are very
3 dimensional, especially the americana variegata,
and why does it make me think of a party? The colors are
beautiful, crisp and clear.
You've really captured the depth in that first one, and the
serrated edges and shadows are wonderful in the
margaritae, actually in all of them.
Love them ALL. And I'm jealous. |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 11, 2006
07:05 AM Post #2806429
| Well said Mahnot!!! |
woodthrush
Albrightsville, PA
(Zone 4a)
October 11, 2006
09:03 AM Post #2806656
| They are wonderful. You are very talented.
Pam |
crowellli
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 11, 2006
01:00 PM Post #2807373
| I'm very impressed with your watercolors! Exceptional depiction of light and shadows and great detail. I love 'em! |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 11, 2006
03:15 PM Post #2807723
| Very very nice. Before I enlarged them I was thinking they were photographs they look so real. The colors in the Agave americana variegata are fabulous. |
nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 11, 2006
08:24 PM Post #2808463
| Palmbob, I love these. Especially #3. |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
October 13, 2006
12:08 PM Post #2813707
| Bob, after seeing your self portrait I had to come over "here" and check out your work! Very, very impressive!! Nicely done! |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
October 13, 2006
01:33 PM Post #2813992
| Fabulous work. I thought they were photos! You are extremely talented! |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
October 13, 2006
04:38 PM Post #2814426
| Me too! Chantell...i didn't know this forum existed!! Oh Bob, you are amazing...your shadows are stunning!! Are you a commercial artist or fine art artist..as your occupation? sue |
palmbob
Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b)
October 13, 2006
08:00 PM Post #2814900
| nope... that work is too hard |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
October 13, 2006
08:25 PM Post #2814990
| lol! you got that right!!!! Deadline...deadlines...i am a free lance cartoonist and i have a couple of assignments...and i hate having to come up with pertinent illustrations...i am getting burned out...WAY back in the 70's i worked as a graphic artist...my job is now eliminated by computers...would do all kinds of exciting work like: graphs, hand drawn with rapidograph pens...logos for businesses...handdrawn with pens...hardline artwork for dept. stores..(to sell their children's clothes etc...BORING!!!) school sure didn't prepare you for real life work...i am retired now..and love it...but your work is superlative...hope you continue...my very last occupation was an art gallery, consultant...so much talent out there...so difficult to sell it! On that depressing note...however...i still get a zing when i see real talent...enjoy your wonderful gift!! sue |
palmbob
Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b)
October 13, 2006
08:31 PM Post #2815012
| problem for me is absolutely NO ability to sell my own stuff. I can draw, and crank out lots of stuff in no time... but I can't market. I have no idea how to make a web site, and too busy to learn. Retirement is never gonna be an option. sigh... But at least I always have a hobby to keep me from going insane |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 13, 2006
08:38 PM Post #2815028
| You, insane? Never!!! LOL. |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
October 13, 2006
09:29 PM Post #2815139
| Bob, You are so right...unfortunately if you exhibit your work in a gallery...they usually take 50%! you must do shows suck up to the corporate people. and more importantly the gallery owners.& their pet collectors...etc.etc.. have been in the position to witness the last person paid..(and sometimes not) is the ARTIST...if you sell your work at artshows...very demanding...some shows only accept artists that have won certain distinctions etc. etc. must have weekends to follow the show circuits. large inventory of work... pay the entry fee..and the expense of a professional setup...in this flagging economy my artist friends are struggling..people aren't willing to pay what your art should bring in most shows...ebay's self-representing artists, i have noticed brilliant people not even getting what their work merits. (but some do)..you must paint to please the trends...to sell your work. the right venue for the right buyers.if you find a rep. they will hound you to produce...and again be available for major shows...all for their cut of the sale...you are really excellent..and smart to do your work for yourself...ebay is an easy experiment to try...if you treat it as such ..and see what happens...you could sell some pieces and get exposure...my 25 Cents!! You are beyond a hobbyist..i think you know that...but first of all do it for your own pleasure. if that is what pleases you...then you are never disapointed...wow...amazing what one glass of sangria can do.. sorry...lol! sue. |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
October 13, 2006
09:52 PM Post #2815191
| Well Bob...I work for a shrink...so should you go crazy...come on out this way...we'll take care of you!! |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
October 13, 2006
10:32 PM Post #2815345
| Hi Chantell, what are you doing out this way...lol! you know "crazy" worked for Van Gogh!!! And alot others... |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
October 14, 2006
11:24 PM Post #2818216
| Sue,
Saw Bob's "self portrait...and had to see the rest of his work!! I could spend a good portion of my days at Art Museums if allowed!!! Very happy to have DC so close to me!! |
aprilwillis
Missouri City, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 15, 2006
06:58 AM Post #2818603
| Palmbob! Wow- I love your watercolors! They are truely amazing! |
grampapa
Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 16, 2006
05:04 PM Post #2822892
| Bob,each time you start a new thread I think I enjoy it more. from one medium to the next your talent shines. There should be some way you could make a lot of money doing this, but it's nice of you to share with us here. the agaves are outstanding. watercolor is my favorite and I love these.
gram |
Artgal
Evans, GA
(Zone 7b)
October 17, 2006
08:48 AM Post #2824587
| Looked at your other threads - couldn't find the self-portrait but found the animal art - wonderful! Can't believe you don't have your work in a gallery. You could print notecards from your work and sell those. Have you thought about art festivals? |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 17, 2006
09:05 AM Post #2824633
| Would you put up a link to your self-portrait please.
I know what you mean about not being able to sell yourself. I have gone to workshops about it and read about it. Unfortunately I don't have the right personality. I get into shows now and then and there is one gallery that represents me. It isn't doing very well these days so neither am I. At one point they sold a lot of my work, not this year. Not enough to pay for the clay even. I just do my thing apply to get in a show or three a year and that is it. I am glad DH has a job that pays the bills. Whine, whine.
Time to smile and get to doing what I need to do for my show that opens Thursday evening.
Pauline |
somermoone
Tillamook, OR
(Zone 8b)
October 20, 2006
01:08 AM Post #2834010
| Palmbob~Beautiful work! I just stumbled upon this thread. I'll have to take time to check out the other stuff, thanks, K~ |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
October 20, 2006
12:12 PM Post #2834974
| PB's self portrait (hope that was ok to post link) http://davesgarden.com/forums/fp.php?pid=2812498 |
somermoone
Tillamook, OR
(Zone 8b)
October 21, 2006
03:15 AM Post #2837149
| nice potrait ::)) |
aprilwillis
Missouri City, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 22, 2006
07:41 PM Post #2841064
| Great self portrait- kind of an update version of "The Scream"- love it. |
katsu
Columbus, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 28, 2006
02:03 PM Post #2859193
| Gorgeous watercolors, Palmbob!
Check your D-mail, OK?
Lisa |
leafsoup
Georgetown, SC
July 03, 2007
12:07 AM Post #3688902
| Very nice work!
Watercolors are something I would like to spend more time with but get too frustrated. Like more control with gouache and water based oils.
A web site would be nice to see more of your work.
http://www.lypha.com is a good place to start. |
Calalily
South Padre Island, TX
(Zone 10a)
July 03, 2007
11:24 AM Post #3690172
| Those are very beautiful Palmbob. |
MrKnightdark
Akron, OH
(Zone 5b)
July 03, 2007
03:20 PM Post #3691019
| I look at art everyday and alot of watercolors. You have great use of cool colors looking very deep and warm ( not easy I know) the texture also is very well done .I feel the need too touch the painting The overall gravity of the light is composed like a macro Photo image which I do alot of and I have a softspot for! I know people whom have never sold a peice of work ,but my advice is to keep makeing it and store it till you have a bunch then find a forum to show it off Folks are fickle and you never know who might want what for what room or space so keep up the good work art is what makes the world go round not greed or money, but ALL ART!
FORM, FUNCTION, then Finace
P.S. I haven't sold a piece in over a year but people still look and I still toil at it!
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
July 04, 2007
09:11 PM Post #3696497
| Great work guys!! Wanna see more!! |
Jazzpunkin
Springfield, OH
(Zone 5b)
July 05, 2007
09:54 AM Post #3697966
| hmm.. Bob I think some of the web hosting sites have it set up so it's pretty easy to set up a website. you just basically point and click. IF you cna upload pictures you should be good. just a thought |
cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
July 27, 2007
04:12 PM Post #3786557
| I just came across this thread and your work is amazing, palmbob! Seriously, is that agave americana variegata available for purchase and, if so, how big is it and how much? |
ByndeweedBeth
scio, oregon, OR
(Zone 8a)
July 27, 2007
04:14 PM Post #3786561
| AMAZING!!! |
