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This art thing is new to me I would really like to see how others view my work. I am 39 in a wheel chair with Cerebral Palsey. I found my life kind of at a stand still. A while back I was given a easil it sat in the closet for about five years! I finally got board enough to figure out how to put it together...
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I know there are a lot of people out there who are real 'francophiles'. So why not indulge you love of the country and combine it with a painting holiday to get you started or improve your skills. Come to the fabulous south of France but first visit www.painting-holidays-france.com
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How does one get the most out of an art workshop? I’ve had some disappointments along the way, and from what I’ve heard; I’m not alone. Based on my experiences as a student and an instructor, my Jan. 14, 2011 blog post is on what I’ve discovered. www.junerollins.wordpress.com...
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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Hi All, I have been doing drawings and oil paintings off and on ever since I remember. I am fascinated by watercolor paintings. I took a class at one of the community college few years ago. While in the class, I came across a photograph in one of...
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I agree that art is also the artists' perspective of the subject matter, not to mention the artist's particular style of portrayal along with their use of the medium, Therefore, is an original whether they like it or not... ,s ame as a group of plein air landscape painting. Plus, we all see,...
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Paul, thank you for being willing to share your insight with us. Your website is very impressive. Many of the artists on this site have very impressive websites, but they mainly paint in oils so you have been extremely helpful to those of us who paint in watercolor.
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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 hope this comes out ok. This is a copy of the two 30" x 30" smooth clayboard 2" cradle panels that I did this watercolor painting on for my sister-in-law. My son helped me take my photo and work with it in photo shop to get the basic design that I wanted. Because the clayboard was slick...
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Helen, Thank you. I know I have come across that information, but because I didn't use it right away, I didn't think about it when I looked at this. It is one of those tricks that I know about and use sparingly, but for fur it should be very appropriate. I'll try that.
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Lori, no, I just found out about it. The things that look interesting to me are that it is clear, for watercolor, and it supposedly enhances the colors. I was a little concerned about whether regular varnish might yellow or change the original colors in an unpleasant way.