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wmmccoy, I've been following your thread with interest on the cracking of oil paint since being directed here by Margo5 (thanks Margo!) from the Technical Q and A forum. You certainly show a great understanding of the chemistry and resulting behaviors of oils. And thank you for the reminder about...
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JCW, I assume that you already know that Cheap Joe's is having marvelous workshops every month throughout the year. They are mainly watercolor workshops. I think one is oil and another is collage. You may have already checked them out, but if you haven't, you should take a look.
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I painted this from a photograph a friend posted online. I took a photo after each painting session, around 1-3 hours each.
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Thank you Margo. Here is another one. I just read Richard Schmids' Alla Prima book. That is a keeper. This is a 12x9 oil on canvas paper.
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From my experiences, anything that is a group effort where someone is setting the pose or selecting the view or setting up the lighting, the still life, etc. - or you are able to look over someone's shoulder who is painting the same project could potentially be in question for contests. Whether it...
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I don't know about a book. I will keep a watch out for that. I'm not sure that I know exactly what you are looking for, but have you looked at some of the video clips that we have online? Jeffery Watts comes to mind. I viewed a clip from one of his videos the other night. You might want to check...
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Well I have made an attempt at this painting. Posted on my blog... http://danlwilson.blogspot.com/ "After drawing a very rough outline in charcoal I began to paint. I generally start top to bottom and dark colors to light colors. So I laid in the sky and portions of the mountains. When working with...
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This is interesting, Helen. I would have thought that acrylics and oils would work in a very similar way. Glad to know that.
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The best way to start painting is to start painting. Pick a subject, buy your materials, and get some paint on the canvas. Ready shoot aim. Worry about details later. So I started the Sydney Laurence Project. It is a way for me to learn to paint better landscapes by following the work of an early Alaskan...
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Mara, this is even more breathtaking with each day. The blues you have added are really beginning to make it pop. The silver teapot has pretty well caught up to the silver creamer and sugar bowel, and the silver plate is coming along nicely. I love the silver band and pattern you are adding to the china...