Hello from a "Jess of all trades" Master of none.. :)

[Lucylove]

Hey all.

I've been on the newsletter end of WetCanvas for a loooong time. I've clicked through the links to enjoy all the tidbits that you guys have but I have been kind of out of the creation mode. I'm employed full-time and have a 20 month old toddler which limits my time to create.

I am inspired maybe once a year (!) and am creating a drawing (painting? I never know what to call oil pastels) to donate to First Coast No More Homeless Pets upcoming fundraiser (donate the original art and the proceeds from a silent auction go to the charity). I live in Jacksonville, FL.

I can't say I have a specific medium. I started younger in pencil, then finally got a little more comfortable with color so then it was colored pencil. Then I had an oil pastel phase for years (intermixed with charcoals). I had a long dry run and decided to give watercolors a shot. I was happy with them and started being inspired all over again. I found a lack of creativity got me into photography (so I can paint my photos, lol). I have been sticking with watercolor for a while now and mingle that with pen/ink sometimes. I tend to do a lot of animals (I have yet to do a single landscape, backgrounds are a struggle for me) and I have a love for old cars, which I've also attempted to capture in canvas.

My most recent work is actually oil pastel. I noted a lot of descriptive notes when people post what they use as far as brand, etc... but most of what I own is student grade and is probably close to 15-20 years old. A lot of labels peeled off so not even sure what brands I have anymore. :) I'm going to try to post (after reading the "how to post images" thread, of course) my WIP in oil pastels and see if I can get some help with a part I'm struggling with.

I look forward to actually joining the community I have been siphoning information from for years!

Jess

[gmarie]

Hi, Jess. I believe your Pastel works are considered paintings. Welcome to WetCanvas! Continue to explore and enjoy. :wave:

[~JON]

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[creativechrissy]

Hi Jesse,

You seem very enthusiastic.

As for what type of medium you work in; drawing or painting -it is what you feel you do. It depends on how you work your pastels. If you use them in a drawing-like manner, then its a drawing. If you feel you have used them as you would a painting, then its a painting. They are classed as a drawing medium. I refer to them as a drawing. Others refer to them as a painting.
It is like the difference between saying Tomarto said with an "r" or Tomayto said with a "y"

Look forward to seeing your work

[AlaskaDan]

Hi Jess and a warm welcome to the Wet Canvas Community :wave:

This is a very large site with a lot going on in the forums. Be sure to check out the subject and medium forums as well as some of the special interest forums. There is something here for every artist and all levels of expertise. All are welcome, so don’t be shy about posting or starting threads.

A good place to start your WC! experience is to read some of the articles in the links found in the signature lines of some of the mods and guides - they contain some very useful information which will help you to navigate and participate in WC!

If you have any problems, just drop back here to New Users and we’ll be happy to help.

Have fun and enjoy Wet Canvas! :)

[plec]

Hello , and a warm welcome to Wet Canvas, hope you enjoy your time here , Best wishes, Ken