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Ladyborg
Magnolia, TX
(Zone 8b)
December 30, 2006
01:53 PM Post #3036668
| Well I KNEW DG would have a painting forum! Dave's thought of everything. I got an awesome easel and paints, etc. for Christmas, so 'm getting back to painting and have borrowed my mom's art tapes of Helen Van Wyk and Gary & Kathwren Jenkins. Good stuff! I want much more, I don't care if it's just taped off the TV. Neither one has much to offer for sale.
What/who do you recommend? Our PBS station carries NO art shows!!!!!!!
Lu |
nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
December 30, 2006
04:41 PM Post #3037032
| Ladyborg, I'm not a painter, nor any kind of artist, but I suspect you should first try your own imagination and see what comes out. I know in my son's case, he never followed anyone else's style. He found he had one of his own.
This forum is relatively new. It was promoted mostly by GD Rankin. So glad you found it! Now, how soon can we see some of your artwork???
(Why do most of the artistic types seem to be in Texas??) |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
December 30, 2006
04:49 PM Post #3037060
| Nap, Texas is just one of those unique states. Missouri is known for its rednecks that can tell when a Yankee comes to town. LOL |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
December 30, 2006
07:24 PM Post #3037412
| Start sketching and see where you go. When you find the sketch you like paint it. Or find a photo or mag. picture to copy. It will lead to other places, those in your minds eye.
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cach357
Fairhope, AL
(Zone 8b)
December 31, 2006
09:39 AM Post #3038533
| Ladyborg, I suggest you look into local art organizations. They usually offer classes of all sorts. Take any and all that you can. I find it's best to try different teachers - a good one will encourage you to find and develop your own style instead of copying them. Work that you really admire ask the artist about their technique, approach, ect (most artists LOVE to talk about their work) If you can't find any local art orgs or clubs go to the galleries: they know where the artists are and who teaches.
Practice, practice, practice and remember - some of the best work comes out of the worst mistakes!
Good luck and have fun,
Amy |
GD_Rankin
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 12, 2007
01:22 AM Post #3076082
| Looks like you've come to the right place. Everyone has offered about all the suggestions I could think of and hopefully that'll get you off to a good start anyway.
When I first started fool'n around with watercolors . . . I just more or less dootled with them for a bit on some scratch paper - to get a feel for the (new to me) medium. Then I dreamed up something pretty simple and sketched it out and tried my hand at adding color. After a few of those I felt more comfortable and started looking for some photos to paint from. Lots of experimenting and just trial and error in general, but it was all good and all fun along the way.
That's kind of how a few more people I've met got started too, but there's so many options. Just feel around and find something that's comfortable for you and fits your schedule and you'll do fine. :)
Here's a link that may help . . . http://www.wetcanvas.com
Wet Canvas is the site, lots of info there on all sorts of mediums.
Good luck and be sure to share some of your work with us in the future :)
GD
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
January 12, 2007
07:12 AM Post #3076239
| That seems to summarize the way most people get into the media they work with be it paint, stone or whatever you find is yours. Then in a few years that may change. I was a fiber artist until I found what clay could d, now I sculpt in clay. While getting my BFA I hated clay, I think it was the person teaching it rather than the clay. I wonder if I will stay with it or find something else? |
pjank46
Selma, AL
(Zone 8a)
February 01, 2007
01:11 PM Post #3145900
| PBS has a network called 'Create'. Bob Ross paints on Tuesday and Thursday, and Donna Dewberry paints on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Check http://www.createtv.com for more info. |
Ladyborg
Magnolia, TX
(Zone 8b)
February 02, 2007
08:09 PM Post #3150934
| Thanks all, I LOVE Helen Van Wyk's stuff. Gary Jenkins too.
Lu |
jerryhildebrand
Cincinnati, OH
(Zone 6a)
February 04, 2007
01:36 PM Post #3156759
| heres a 9 foot painting i did for a wall in my wifes office boy did my arm get tired painting all 9 feet. I just finishing a new one foe mardi-gras i will end up doing all the seasons 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
February 04, 2007
07:35 PM Post #3157853
| That's impressive!! |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 04, 2007
07:43 PM Post #3157869
| Yeah, VERY impressive!!! |
pjank46
Selma, AL
(Zone 8a)
February 04, 2007
07:46 PM Post #3157877
| I always wanted to paint something that large, but never had the nerve to start it, |
jerryhildebrand
Cincinnati, OH
(Zone 6a)
February 04, 2007
10:15 PM Post #3158278
| due to the cost of canvas i use paper that i cover in gesso to give the paint something to grip than i use acrilyc paint, sorry about my spelling. if you dont like it it only a few dollars in paper. Ive finished the mardi-gras painting that was a stretch for me and will post soon. thanks |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
February 04, 2007
10:39 PM Post #3158346
| Jerry your work is beautiful.
Janet |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
February 05, 2007
08:02 AM Post #3159066
| Will the seasons all be in our wife's office? That will be beautiful. |
pjank46
Selma, AL
(Zone 8a)
February 05, 2007
03:35 PM Post #3160508
| This is the last thing I painted. after about 10 yr layoff (When I get lazy, I'm good at it) LOL This is just the beginning of a new start. I've missed painting more that I thought. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
February 05, 2007
04:18 PM Post #3160643
| That looks a lot like Minnehaha falls, that is not far from my house. |
cach357
Fairhope, AL
(Zone 8b)
February 05, 2007
04:23 PM Post #3160662
| Looks like you are off to a good start! |
jerryhildebrand
Cincinnati, OH
(Zone 6a)
February 05, 2007
04:24 PM Post #3160669
| nice painting pjank46 sorry about highjacking your thread ladyborg, buy some paints and see where it goes you will be glad you did. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 05, 2007
08:51 PM Post #3161586
| All paintings look great!! |
pjank46
Selma, AL
(Zone 8a)
February 06, 2007
01:13 PM Post #3163489
| Thanks for comments and ...all the paintings look great...You never know what you can do til you try |
rutholive
Tonasket, WA
(Zone 5a)
February 07, 2007
10:31 AM Post #3166286
| I enjoyed seeing all the creative paintings. I used to paint, then moved to this place and all my energy went to gardening. Now I'm so much older and haven't tried to paint for 15 years, think all my tubes of paint have probably dried up. So guess I better stick to gardening.
Donna |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
February 07, 2007
10:35 AM Post #3166305
| You are painting with plants. |
Ladyborg
Magnolia, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 02, 2007
05:58 PM Post #3242157
| I consider my flowerbeds a painting in themselves! It's all about putting the right colors in the right places and making sure clashing colors don't bloom at the same time, etc. etc. It's a constant painting that is always evolving. God's perfect art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
