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leafsoup
Georgetown, SC
July 02, 2007
07:18 PM Post #3687651
| I am willing to share ideas and get information from others who love to paint.
This site is a great way to interact with talented people from everywhere!
http://www.cwesterstudio.com
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2vernes
Blytheville, AR
(Zone 7a)
July 02, 2007
07:35 PM Post #3687701
| Hi Leafsoup, Great to see you showing us some art. It is beautiful. More, please. Sheverne |
Bhavana34
Medford, NJ
July 05, 2007
06:20 PM Post #3700036
| Is this an ibis of some sort? very nicely done. I paint alot of waterfowl, wildlife also |
leafsoup
Georgetown, SC
July 06, 2007
12:07 AM Post #3701645
| Hi
Yes it is an ibis, I rely a lot from photographer friends from which to get my subject matter. They can get to places I cannot and use lenses I do not have and provide me with beautiful wildlife and flowers.
Where can I see some of your work? Birds are especially hard with the detail in their feathers, but I love their colors and especially the water sparkling around them. |
Bhavana34
Medford, NJ
July 06, 2007
07:40 AM Post #3702110
| Yes, it is hard to get good reference material! I love the Birdforum site, their gallery has some wonderful photos of birds from all over the world, but you know you can't copy pictures...it is a great site to get ideas and to use as a reference.
Your are good, but I am sure you have heard that before. You have water and reflections down very well! I will go thru my files this afternoon and download a few pics. I work in soft pastel and oil mostly - I entered a state duck stamp competition last year and came in second place, but right now I am in school and have very little time to paint.
Are you a member of WetCanvas? |
Georgart53
Clifton, TX
July 06, 2007
12:00 PM Post #3703074
| if you google in what you are looking for in Google and go to their image section.. you can get a lot of reference material there. However some of it is copyrighted.
I have been at Wet Canvas for years. I just don't participate much anymore. Life gets busy and then it gets slow. :) |
leafsoup
Georgetown, SC
July 09, 2007
09:30 PM Post #3716910
| Hi
Georgart53, If i go to wetcanvas can I see your stuff there? I don't know what to look for. True life can get slow.
And BHavana that is great you came in second for the duck stamp competition. I would love to enter one, just never have.
No I am not a member of wetcanvas. The site seems a little confusing but it might be a good place for ideas.
Granted there seems to be some good comments on where to buy products but I usually buy everything from a place called Binders in Charlotte, NC and order my frames from a wholesaler in Tennessee.
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Bhavana34
Medford, NJ
July 09, 2007
10:25 PM Post #3717157
| I like wetcanvas, but I am not a consistant member, I have been too busy lately to paint, and sometimes it depresses me to see too many other people doing it, if that makes sense.
It is a great site, though, for ideas, for sharing with other artists, and learning about new materials. They have forums for every medium and every type or style of art. I would definately recommend it, for pros or beginners and everyone inbetween |
Georgart53
Clifton, TX
July 10, 2007
02:51 PM Post #3719678
| I haven't posted anything in a couple of years.. I'll see about try
ing to post some of my new stuff. you have to be a member there. But it's not hard to get a membership.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/index.php?cmd=po...
These are results of projects that I did with Wet Canvas project system..It helps to have an " assignment". |
roybird
Santa Fe, NM
July 14, 2007
06:09 PM Post #3736344
| Beautiful painting. Water color? I will check out your website when I have more time. |
leafsoup
Georgetown, SC
July 20, 2007
12:03 AM Post #3757587
| Hi
The painting is oil on canvas, water-based oils as I like the quick way they dry and can still work like regular oils. I still coat all paintings with Soluvar.
Bhavana, you said you were going to download a few of your files. Since I am new in Dave's garden, I am not sure where you were going to show them.
And never stop painting. I can get discouraged too with so many artists out there, but we all have our own style and I think we can inspire each other. I am certainly inspired when I see more people doing what they love. |
roybird
Santa Fe, NM
July 20, 2007
12:27 AM Post #3757637
| I did check out your web site and truly enjoy your work. Thank-You! |
Jazzpunkin
Springfield, OH
(Zone 5b)
July 21, 2007
09:57 AM Post #3761969
| Soluvar? I used to just coat mine with a thin wash of oil paint.. Is Soluvar nicer to use? |
leafsoup
Georgetown, SC
July 21, 2007
11:36 PM Post #3764259
| I buy Liquitex low viscosity matte finish Soluvar because it does not yellow a painting, does not add a texture, is permanent, water resistant and does contain a UV protective element and enhances the colors once applied.
I always thin mine a little with mineral spirits and apply with a bristle hair brush, the inexpensive ones you can buy at paint stores, usually referred to a chip brushes. You do however have to apply it in a good light so you can see the reflection so you don't miss any spots and catch loose brush hairs.
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Bhavana34
Medford, NJ
July 22, 2007
10:27 AM Post #3765036
| this is my duck stamp entry that won 2nd place in Delware - but this is the actual painting BEFORE it was finished, there are ducks off in the distance behind the lighthouse, flying in that Y formation they fly in, and a few other touches, but you get the general idea. My brother has the original, and the only digital photos I have are of the painting in progress.
Surf Scoters are not the most attractive of the sea ducks, and it is VERY hard to find good pictures of them, since they rarely come inland and when they do, it is probably just to nest in some remote far off northern place...so reference material was a nightmare to find. The lighthouse is probably the reason I placed, it is the Harbour of Refuge Lighthouse on the Delaware Bay where it meets the Atlantic. Still, 2nd place was a good feeling, and I would like to try again in the future when I am done school, right now every spare minute is spent studying.
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Jazzpunkin
Springfield, OH
(Zone 5b)
July 22, 2007
12:54 PM Post #3765640
| I think that is pretty darn good! WOUld like to see the one that got first if that got second! |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
July 24, 2007
01:17 PM Post #3773789
| Hello everyone, I am enjoying looking at your artworks it's very inspirational to see what others do.Thankyou.
I painted some flowers using mixed media, mainly inks and tipex.
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
July 26, 2007
10:13 AM Post #3781423
| I enjoy making 'art' with flowers.
If you would like to see some more, come along to our 'flower show' on the cut flowers and floral design
forum. Everyone is welcome to join in!
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roybird
Santa Fe, NM
July 26, 2007
06:15 PM Post #3783197
| Very nice. I'll check it out. |
