All Media Photo Challenge

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

A Gal Named Sam — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:19:55 GMT

Catherine, it's easy to indentify the objects in this later version. I like the snow-covered rocks on the edge of the water? The grasses look good, too.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

Kim513 — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:29:31 GMT

Jen, some really nice highlights in your candle jar!

Catherine, both of your scenes turned out nicely - the contrast in the fist is super, and the 2nd one's added color makes it particularly special since it's kept nuetral to look natural. Love that crisp overhang of snow!

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

C. Brown — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:36:28 GMT

Jen I forgot about the candle in the jar photo and your charcoal picture makes me want to go back and try that too. I think you did a good job with it.

Holly, Jen and Sam. I actually referred to the second photo Marsha posted. It shows more of the creek. I'm posting the sketch/watercolor I did of the creek with grasses and the tree and as you can see by the charcoal I strayed a bit and turned the creek into the path. It was just an exercise in options I guess.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

A Gal Named Sam — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:08:30 GMT

Catherine, I'm confused about one, too. It's difficult to tell what it is.

Jen, good job on the bottle and candle. It would pop more if the background were darker.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

Turps245 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:40:51 GMT

Catherine, also not sure which bit you are doing but it looks interesting.

I had a go at the bottle and candle. was a lot harder than I though. I did add a bit of colour but it doesn't come through well. Mostly pencil with a couple of CP's

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

holland2 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:26:11 GMT

Catherine - I'm not sure which section it is - - is it the tree closest to the bridge reflecting in the water? The shadow is good and the reflection, too. You might want some "harder" edges on the tree - - just crisp them up a bit. I used to love working with graphite and vine charcoal but haven't done it in years.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

C. Brown — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:12:48 GMT

I haven't repainted the bridge scene yet but I did do this charcoal and graphite sketch of a section of it. It's about 12 x 18 and is done on a very light weight sketch paper. Since I took this picture I have gone in and lightened the foreground shadow at the far edge of the path up but just a little

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

A Gal Named Sam — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:16:13 GMT

Marsha, I just went through all the pages of this thread so that I could send friend requests to the new people and was shocked at how many new people joined in this month. It was a great month with terrific photos and a wonderful response and exciting work.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

Kim513 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:49:24 GMT

SAM, Thanks for the compliment on the avatar...I'm sure I haven't changed from this (right) - or at least I kept the same hips. ;) MARSHA, I forgot to answer your ? of where I'm at: South of Chicago, IL, in a more rural area. I put some info. in the bio. but I'm still getting used to the tech stuff, so I'll get it in there later.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

Alexandra Spencer — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:05:33 GMT

Hi Kim, I don't have regular watercolors, just the watercolor pencils, so I'm not sure of the difference in the sheen. It's a good thing im not anywhere near an art store - it would be impossible to get out without wanting everything in sight!

Thanks again for the comment in my avatar. I did the drawing on site at the museum. Our classes called for drawing from the exhibits.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

A Gal Named Sam — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:56:10 GMT

Kin, I forgot to mention how much I like your avatar. How clever to save your grade school artwork. Now we know what you look and you are darling.

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

Kim513 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:45:06 GMT

Alex, thanks for that great descrip. of using the w/c pencils. I have used them (tho diff. brand), but I don't recall if I've used for an entire work - don't think so. Your descrip. was great, telling how they are not limiting; I'll keep in mind when I use them next. One thing I remember noticing is that they had a diff. sheen to them when I used the w/c pencils combined with regular w/c paints. Have you used both together and did you notice this? Could be my brand, if not. GREAT drwg. for your avatar...you did on site then? Impressive.

Marsha, I didn't think of a white surround (doubt this will be framed, but a mat would be quick/cheap), so I apprec. that sug.. It may help take the spooky feeling away. Maybe. Still trying to test things here, like the diff. between quick reply vs. reg. (but I see Quick lets me see behind it, so that's nice). I have chgd. my sig. and will make my pics bigger next time. I apprec. the help!

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

A Gal Named Sam — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:21:08 GMT

Alex, my you have been busy creating beautiful little miniatures. The owl is perfect and I love that you used blue on him. The snow and twigs look good too. Oh, am I glad that you came back to us. You have talent, girl!

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

wetpaperfan — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:31:26 GMT

ALEX I love the little Owl. he looks fluffy and warm under his feathers and stands out well from the snow and great background. Again you have done a super job and you are really tempting me to get out the WC pencils again.... kuddos gal....

Re: ALL MEDIA PHOTO CHALLENGE - DECEMBER 2012

wetpaperfan — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:26:01 GMT

Wow! I say my goodbyes and more company shows up....

ALEX again a beautiful piece with the cardinal you even captured that it was a snowy day. I love the blend of colors in his feathers, this is a very very darling Piece. you make me want to get my WC pencils out again.... your new avatar is special....

KIM welcome you have been busy with the challenges. I am most please with your choices. I hoped when I posted them that someone would tackle them. They are excellent. I have two suggestions , One: Frame the cookies in white and watch them pop. I would change a thing I love them. Two: When you sign in use the Quick Reply. You can set up a signature in your personal page and ask for critiques and comments, ( C&C welcome), When you post your Jpg's there are two places to do it, use both to browse to your pictures and post. please use a little larger format than you did so they are bigger on the page. That is the only two comments from me... I can see both of these framed and hanging in a cute country kitchen or dining room.... You choices of colors are wonderful on both, your ellipises, shading and placement of the eggs and ingredients are perfect. Again Welcome. Where do you live? Glad you were peeking....