Project Discussion: Watercolors Bold and Loose

[SouthernSun]

Alex and Gnu, thanks for your comments. This is a great project, Alex. The paintings posted are wonderful.

[artman42]

Thankyou Gnu for your comment on my stilllife..

[aquarius]

Well, here is my version of some poppies. Would appreciate your comments and critiques. How would you determine this?? http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/26-Aug-2003/26747-poppies.jpg

[droll13]

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I don't know how I missed this one. I think it's terrific.

[aquarius]

What have I done wrong in this (read: my first) project?? The photo is so big !!!
I must have done something wrong I guess, or is there another procedure for posting in projects, if so I'M SORRY !!!!

[mpopinz]

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Sue - This is great!! Yupo was a teriffic idea, can't get much more loose than this!!! I like it.

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by aquarius
What have I done wrong in this (read: my first) project?? The photo is so big !!!
I must have done something wrong I guess, or is there another procedure for posting in projects, if so I'M SORRY !!!!

Hi and welcome to the project all you have to do is register right here
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/browse_details.php?proj_id=503
to join all you have to do is click on the join button and your in...then upload your image for all of us to see....let me know if you have any problems...
Alan :)

[mpopinz]

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I like this as it, but I wonder what it'd be like with yellow too!
Very soft ... These are nice!

[mpopinz]

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Bev - I always smile when I see your posts. :-).. I like the flow..

[chocHollyK]

Gnu:
Thanks very much for checking out my first entry, and for the kind comments.... Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Jane:
This is very soothing to look at, very beautiful. You achieved such a vibrant green in that one clump of foliage, but not so 'stark' that it overpowers... very nice...
Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Nandie:
Very beautiful hydrangeas... very brave of you to tackle flowers in glass on a bold and loose project, and you did it very well!!
Hmmm, if I recall correctly, you were the one that helped me straighten out my Hydrangeas in Wcolor forum!?!?!? (a short while back)....
This painting is super (esp love the texture on the leaves)
Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Wow!! Excellent entry, SouthernSun!!!
I so admire people who have the guts and imagination to create differently, like a palm tree in reds and blues!!! Amazing!! I always like these types of compositions when I see them, but never, ever able to strike out like that myself!!
Just beautiful!!
Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Just beautiful!!! I am not a fan of abstract, but this thing had me staring and staring, seeing so many different possibilities in the composition.... Your palette is vibrant and lovely....
Great job!!
BTW, how did you get the black outlining in there???
Holly

[chocHollyK]

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This is simple and stunning, William... sure reminds me of lots of places in my home territory here.... Just lovely, thanks for sharing...
Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Boy, these are really pretty, Sue!!!
I think, yes, you should drop some yellow in SOME, but not all of the masked areas around the petals.
Even so, it is beautiful already, just as it is. You've been goin' to town, Girl!! : )
Holly

[Alan Cross]

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Couple of new ones...
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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One more....
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Last one for now...this should give you a few ideas!! Lets see what you can do...
Alan :)

[KathyJB]

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the colors are bold and soft at the same time... nice work
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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oooooh abstract with a hint of buildings and structure... you just punch them out like postacts and i am still pouring over what to do with my second painting,
nice one alan,
Kathy

[chocHollyK]

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Oh, I love these!!! I dunno... not sure I'm brave enough, but...
you sure have inspired me at least!! LOL
You are so good to keep on painting these and posting them here for us to be inpsired by and learn from!!! Thanks!!
WashDay and this one, Red Yellow Blue are my favorites of these three!!
Holly

[KathyJB]

Thank you Gnu,
maybe I should incorporate this into the next one and I would have less stage fright.
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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brilliant and wonderful
bravo !!!
Kathy

[Sue Galos]

Thanks Alan, Gnu and Holly
Holly - the lines are some combo of blue, purple, green .. pretty much everything I had all mixed together and I dragged them in with a really big brush ( #22 round)
Alan - LOL - quit it! I can't possibly keep up! I really like these last 2 abstracts though - I will keep trying.

[KathyJB]

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oh I love this flowing moving swirley fluid flower movement... captures bold and loose in a new language.
Kathy

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Sue Galos
Alan - LOL - quit it! I can't possibly keep up! I really like these last 2 abstracts though - I will keep trying.

Lol you will have to stay up late and keep painting!! LOL

Thanks Kathy and Holly for your kind comments...
Alan :)

[Sue Galos]

Thanks to you too Iris.
Gnu - you have to try yupo - everything on it looks like oil slicks - it is a maddening material but fun.
Holly - I am of to try adding yellow - will post if it works

[KathyJB]

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Sue this is really fluid and bright yet subdued I love when that happens... is this yupo paper?
honestly Lovely,
Kathy

[KathyJB]

aquarius
I think you need to go to the project se4ction and sighn up then upload you painting there and it will show as a project painting . I love the poppies and yes they are loose and free. Its one of my favorite subjects. Bravo for this post.
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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This is very nice I would leave white,
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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Nicely done water on this one has a nice conncecting flow throughout the painting
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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ohhh you strung a clothesline how cool
I enjoy the fine line between fantasy and real images
nice one Alan
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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Kewl one
I need to quit my full time jobe to sort out this thread

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by KathyJB
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Kewl one
I need to quit my full time jobe to sort out this thread

Thanks Kathy for your comments on both of these....and you are right you and me both you blink and its a new page....lol
Alan :)

[gnu]

Originally posted by Sue Galos
Thanks to you too Iris.
Gnu - you have to try yupo - everything on it looks like oil slicks - it is a maddening material but fun.
Holly - I am of to try adding yellow - will post if it works
Hi Sue..I have tried YUPO..it's so fantastic.but I don't see me being able to get more so I'm HOGGING it!!
no one in NZ(retailer) has heard of it..
here's the rose I did in June ..
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Aug-2003/7242-IMG_6778_yupo_rose.jpg

[Nandie]

Originally posted by chocHollyK
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Nandie:
Very beautiful hydrangeas... very brave of you to tackle flowers in glass on a bold and loose project, and you did it very well!!
Hmmm, if I recall correctly, you were the one that helped me straighten out my Hydrangeas in Wcolor forum!?!?!? (a short while back)....
This painting is super (esp love the texture on the leaves)
Holly

Holly, LOL yes that was me! Hydrangeas are sure a challenge, aren't they!?! Thanks for your encouragement!

Gnu, thanks to you too!

Kathy, thank you!

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by gnu

Hi Sue..I have tried YUPO..it's so fantastic.but I don't see me being able to get more so I'm HOGGING it!!
no one in NZ(retailer) has heard of it..
here's the rose I did in June ..
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Aug-2003/7242-IMG_6778_yupo_rose.jpg

Try printing shops lots of them use it to print on now....
Alan :)

[gnu]

Originally posted by Alan Cross


Try printing shops lots of them use it to print on now....
Alan :)
Alan...really?? wow how cool that would be..right..I'm going hunting!!!:D

[Alan Cross]

Happy hunting....I have gotten some from them as samples so I know they have it...
Alan :)

[Gilberte]

HI ALL ..........

THIS THREAD IS A REAL SUCCESS. I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE NUMBER OF POSTINGS ........... I'VE GOT TO BABYSIT THIS WEEK ............. SO CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU !

[Alan Cross]

Gilberte thanks for your support in this project now keep checking back and see the new stuff....
Alan :)

[Gia]

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Hi Alan,
thanks for this great project that got me going again. this reference is from the RIL by Philpegg. It is painted with round brush no.14 on size 11 x 14 on a horrible cotman paper.

[lisilk]

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Nice job Gia. :clap: :clap: Isn't that a wonderful photograph ? I also painted her for the Limited Palette Portraits project but you captured her eyes much better than I did as I am very new to watercolors.

Great job.

Cheers,

Li

[mpopinz]

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This is beautiful! Vibrant colors full of life!!!

[mpopinz]

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Considerably more bold and loose than your usual... I like the clothe line. Your pallet is recognizable anywhere!:clap: :clap:

[mpopinz]

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Okay Alan..

Looks like you place your bold & loose color and when it's dry you add details.. Do you use pen or brush? You scrape.. When? & I love the yellow smiley face front left!!!

Too Kewl!!!

[KathyJB]

Welcome Alan, I will take my painting to work today and do it there:0
Dr is away and I only meed to work for 2 hours the third hour is mine:)
Kathy

[KathyJB]

Gnu nice colors and you manage to get the yellow center with all the slipping and sliding that yupo does .... good work!
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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wow this is wonderful and you kept itm loose too!!!
I need to attempt this maybe in my next life... that would be when sumer is over
\Kathy

[aquarius]

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NO, I'm not going to comment my own entry, this is a test.
Finally got the hang of how to take part in a project.....:rolleyes:
Thanks KathyJB and Alan once more.

[aquarius]

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Kathy,
Great colours in your loose background! Love it !:clap:
Carola

[Ksar]

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Okay heres one of my entries, hope to have more soon.
I know its not that bold or loose but hey I tried. LOL.
Had to do something with the new paper and brush I got.

Ksar

[arch]

Great thread Allan, Having trouble viewing all the posts there are so many great ones. Can't comment on all as would be overwhelmed. Congratulations everyone.

Allan... your block paintings resemble some of the work my teacher produces when he gets in the mood. Just blocks of paint but they really add up to something that projects a feeling.

Regards Ron

[chocHollyK]

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ohhh, Gia!
This little guy is a DOLL, and you did an excellent job of portraying him! Very very well done!! and yes, bold and loose!!
Wow, <green envy icon>
Holly

[Alan Cross]

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Hi Alan,
thanks for this great project that got me going again. this reference is from the RIL by Philpegg. It is painted with round brush no.14 on size 11 x 14 on a horrible cotman paper.

Gia you are very welcome glad to help......and you did a great job on your painting.....try another one...
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by mpopinz
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Okay Alan..

Looks like you place your bold & loose color and when it's dry you add details.. Do you use pen or brush? You scrape.. When? & I love the yellow smiley face front left!!!

Too Kewl!!!

THanks for all your comments Iris.....yes I add the paint then scrape and the few details are added as its drying.....I dont' use any pen only a 0 liner.
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by KathyJB
Welcome Alan, I will take my painting to work today and do it there:0
Dr is away and I only meed to work for 2 hours the third hour is mine:)
Kathy

Great Kathy so will you have another for us today?
Alan :)

[Ksar]

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Wonderful :clap: :clap: You have captured this lil ones spirit. Loose and bold yet beautifully rendered.

Ksar

[Alan Cross]

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Carola Good job I love it.....just perfect :clap: :clap:
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by arch
Great thread Allan, Having trouble viewing all the posts there are so many great ones. Can't comment on all as would be overwhelmed. Congratulations everyone.

Allan... your block paintings resemble some of the work my teacher produces when he gets in the mood. Just blocks of paint but they really add up to something that projects a feeling.

Regards Ron

Thanks for your comments on my paintings Ron yes I guess I was in a zone.....I like how they all came out....you dont have to comment on them all just pick a few of your fav's....thanks,
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Hi Jim good start nice bight colors perhaps you could use a few more darks and hard edges in those flowers to finsh this one off..
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Its a great painting....only thing I see that you might want to look at is changing the water by darking it as you come into the forground.....Sky is wonderful.
Alan :)

[jkook]

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Had to comment on this one Alan :D This is fantastic and looks like you had fun doing it. Lose, colorful and fun . Hummm I need to try that.

[Alan Cross]

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Had to comment on this one Alan :D This is fantastic and looks like you had fun doing it. Lose, colorful and fun . Hummm I need to try that.

Well Jim you know I haave fun with every painting I do....thats all art is fun....and gee I get paid to do it what could be better LOL by all means give it a try sign up and lets see what you can do with it.....there are lots of examples now to get you going.
Alan :)

[Gilberte]

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Definitely bold and loose Carola ! Good work !

[Gilberte]

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Playtime ? Who's the playmate that gives you SUCH inspiration or do you burn a candle every day for the patron saint of watercolors :D

[artyvibes]

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Wow, totally bold and totally loose... not to mention that it's absolutely gorgeous!

Jane

[Gilberte]

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This IS definitely a good watercolor portrait Gia !

[Alan Cross]

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Playtime ? Who's the playmate that gives you SUCH inspiration or do you burn a candle every day for the patron saint of watercolors :D

LOL thanks Gilberte, its all play for me....thats the way I paint...I will keep the candle idea till my next block!!
Alan :)

[KathyJB]

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welcome I am glad you got the image to the right size. I have to say again the poppies are exquisite yet perfectly loose ....Bravo... I keep returning to look at them,
Kathy:clap: :clap: :clap:

[KathyJB]

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well the sky is loose and uniform and has incredible depth... nice work we get loose as go.
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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thats Loose!!! nice jim:)
Kathy

[KathyJB]

Yes alan I will have something by late afternoon the work at work idea was good I think I can in think i can.
Kathy

[artman42]

Thanks Alan and Kathy..

[Alan Cross]

Great Kathy looking forward to it and Jim no problem thanks for your great particitaction in this project!
Alan :)

[mpopinz]

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Sue, I like this!!!

[Alan Cross]

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Thanks great Iris....good job keep bold and loose....one minor thing if you do a bit more overlaping of shapes it makes everyting read a bit better but keep going looks like you are haveing lots of fun!!
Alan :)

[mpopinz]

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Beautiful Face.... :cool:

[mpopinz]

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Nice & Loose - Great colors!! Bright & Fun...:clap: :clap:

[KathyJB]

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this is so coloful and vibrant !!!
Kathy

[hopefulbucky]

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William, as usual this is really great, can't believe you can do it so quickly but that is what this project is all about. The orchard really gives a feel of early morning, kind of cool and misty. Great job!:clap: :clap:

[hopefulbucky]

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You may not be a flower painter:confused: :confused: but you sure could fool me!! This is a great painting, soft, diffuse, you know what it is with no problem. Can't believe you can paint this so quickly. Must be that you have painted for so long. It would take me this long to even think of what to paint and what paints to use, never mind actually painting.:eek: :eek:

Great job!

[hopefulbucky]

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Really like this one Alan. One has to use your imagination to see what it is or what one perceives it to be but I really love it.:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[mpopinz]

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Very Loose!!!!!

nice one, Jim.

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by hopefulbucky
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You may not be a flower painter:confused: :confused: but you sure could fool me!! This is a great painting, soft, diffuse, you know what it is with no problem. Can't believe you can paint this so quickly. Must be that you have painted for so long. It would take me this long to even think of what to paint and what paints to use, never mind actually painting.:eek: :eek:

Great job!

Judy thanks for your comments on both my paintings....very kind of you. As far as how long I have painted in watercolors about 10 years it gets easier all the time.....just keep going you are doing fine....Try some of the ideas you see in here and post them in this project for us all to see....right now I am painting one upright its kind of fun....only problem is you get wet feet ! LOL
Alan :)

[hopefulbucky]

I guess I have a couple of questions re this project.

1. Do you wet your whole paper and do a wet-in-wet technique?

2. If so do you just lay colors in and see where they got and then improvise from there?

3. If doing on a dry piece of paper, then do you just use a large brush (e.g., 1" or 1-1/2") and lay in colors?

Just wondered. Thought I might try it but wasn't sure how to go about it.

How is this different from pouring or do you just use brush?

Also, do you just do one shot and leave it, in other words do you load your brush with more paint than water or a variation?

Just trying to learn. thanks for answers.

Judy

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by hopefulbucky
I guess I have a couple of questions re this project.

1. Do you wet your whole paper and do a wet-in-wet technique?

2. If so do you just lay colors in and see where they got and then improvise from there?

3. If doing on a dry piece of paper, then do you just use a large brush (e.g., 1" or 1-1/2") and lay in colors?

Just wondered. Thought I might try it but wasn't sure how to go about it.

How is this different from pouring or do you just use brush?

Also, do you just do one shot and leave it, in other words do you load your brush with more paint than water or a variation?

Just trying to learn. thanks for answers.

Judy

Hi Judy and thanks for asking all those questions...its helps everyone as some people are afraid to ask questions....here goes....
1. yes not one the whole sheet but both sides gives me about 30 minutes to work....

2. yes pick colors I like and turn them loose...

3.I never paint on dry paper....I spray water on always then use a big brush....

4. I don't like to pour as I like a bit more control over the water and paint....

5. never a one shot....load the brush then load it again with a different color and keep going let them blend and see what happens...

6. Now you are ready !!! Give it a try I will be here to help you aloing the way...

Alan :)

[Kate Mc]

OK, Alan, I'm in.

This is really good stuff, though. I'm feeling a little shy.... :D



Kate

[Alan Cross]

Great Kate welcome aboard...now get painting!!! LOL
Alan :)

[hopefulbucky]

Thanks a lot Alan for the speedy reply to all my questions. I will sign up and try it this weekend. Am going to the beach and it should be an ideal time to try this. (BTW is this soaking the one in the tub for about 20 min?)

Thanks for all the help to a newbie or oldie however one looks at it.

Judy:rolleyes:

[Alan Cross]

Hi again Judy no I never soak it in the tub I use the brush to wet it this also takes off lots of the sizing makes the paint flow better.
Alan :)

[hopefulbucky]

THANKS AGAIN:D

[Alan Cross]

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Carola Yea #2 aleady ........another nice loose one....my only nit is its a bit central but you could fix that with a crop. I was thinking maybe an inch off the top....
Thanks for posting....
Alan :)

[Bubba's Mama]

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Alan - this is so very powerful! Bold, hugely colorful, and loose, loose, loose. Gets and super 2 thumbs up!!:D

[Bubba's Mama]

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I think you need to play more often, if this is playtime for you. Actually, I love them all! Thank heavens we are not judging this project, everyone would have to win!!

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Bubba's Mama
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Alan - this is so very powerful! Bold, hugely colorful, and loose, loose, loose. Gets and super 2 thumbs up!!:D

Hi Susan and thanks for your very nice comments....glad you liked it...
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Bubba's Mama
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I think you need to play more often, if this is playtime for you. Actually, I love them all! Thank heavens we are not judging this project, everyone would have to win!!

Thanks Susan yes there all great we have some great artists in this project and its just getting better all the tiime....
Alan :)

[Bubba's Mama]

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Love this artman. Nice colors, and a fertile imagination really help, don't they!!:D

[Bubba's Mama]

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REally love this! wonderful colors. Flowers really are made for bold and lose!!:clap:

[Bubba's Mama]

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Bold and loose lets one cover up all sorts of sins,as well!! Lovethis effort :clap:

[Bubba's Mama]

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Wow, I'm hangin off the side for additional ballast! What a fantastic ride!!:clap:

[Bubba's Mama]

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Nandie - love the colors, the vase is wonderful, wish I could do this well!!:D

[Bubba's Mama]

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Amazing! So incredibly evocative!! :clap: :clap:

[artman42]

Thankyou Iris and Bubba's Mama yes it does,,

[mpopinz]

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. I want to practice this style more, so I'll be posting soon!

It's really fun to let go and just paint.....

[Johnnie]

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This was my first watercolor painting done at my first watercolor art class in June this year. Only got 3 lessons in then they packed up for summer. Start back mid Sept. This is suppose to be a swamp with moss on trees in a sunlit fog.

I kinda like it. I think actually its probably one of the better paintings I have done. Only been at it since June this year and really enjoying myself. Thats all that matters to me.

Hope you like it. Some have seen it before. Just trying to add to your project.

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

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Hey Johnnie way to go....it works!
Alan :)

[droll13]

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Carola,

Nice work, certainly loose, great colors on the fish, good depiction of wood.

I think I've seen the same Kate Gwynn painting - if I remember right, hers was gouache. I think I like yours better.

[pampe]

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wonderful, Gia...excellent watery piece!

[chocHollyK]

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Any ideas for the negative space on the wall? In keeping with 'shabby chic' decor, of course.... Thought about adding another paneled architectural element, but....
all ideas welcome..
(no guarantee I can execute it, but.... LOL)

Thanks for looking.... Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Wish I had done some planning on this, so I could position the red blooms differently and have a true center to them...
Opinions, please:::: Should I dot in some burnt umber 'seed centers' for the red blooms?? Or????
Thanks for looking.... Holly

[mpopinz]

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Good Work!!! Keep them coming..:clap:

[Alan Cross]

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Good girl Holly you are getting the hang of this now eh?
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Nice start here Holly some nice darks and shadows would finsh this one off nicly...
Alan :)

[KathyJB]

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very nice for first watercolorpainting ever!! you seem to be a naturally loose painter.
Kathy

[KathyJB]

Well... I painted all night then i went to paint in the white geese I had all ready masked out and I really messed it up bad. so i covered and blended and poured and i havnt a clue what to make of it now. its too dark to leave in the lights... I am totally stumped with painters block helppppppp.
Kathy

[chocHollyK]

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Wow, Johnnie, this is very nice.... I know I couldnt do anything like this after 3 lessons... shoot, I still can't!!! LOL
Great stuff!!!
Holly

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by KathyJB
Well... I painted all night then i went to paint in the white geese I had all ready masked out and I really messed it up bad. so i covered and blended and poured and i havnt a clue what to make of it now. its too dark to leave in the lights... I am totally stumped with painters block helppppppp.
Kathy

Hi Kathy can you post what you have now so we can comment..its hard if we can't see what you are talking about :angel:
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

Hi

Thanks Alan, Holly, and Kathy for the comments.

Kathy: Yes post your picture. Cant be as bad as some of mine are!! ;) ;)

I had painted a bit 14 years ago when I had a stretch in the hospital but never continued it once I got home.

I had a lot of help from my teacher at the lessons.
Its also only two colors. Lemon Yellow and Paynes grey. The mix of paynes grey and lemon yellow made a great green but it comes out dark in the lower right corner.

I was shaking like crazy tho doing this with Molly hanging over me. lol. Nervous I was !! ;)

Thanks for the kind words.

Johnnie

[KathyJB]

ok here it is unfinished has layers but no shape:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Aug-2003/7614-projectloose.jpg
I can edit this out later if you like.
Kathy

[mpopinz]

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These are really neat! It looks like you had fun painting them...

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by KathyJB
ok here it is unfinished has layers but no shape:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/27-Aug-2003/7614-projectloose.jpg
I can edit this out later if you like.
Kathy

Hi Kathy you could have uploaded it to the in progress files but thats ok....it looks like you painted right over the birds....it will be hard to make them stand out now unless you pull some of the color then darken the background and paint in the birds....how does that sound.
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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A new one I like you to have lots of ideas so this one is a boat one....
Enjoy.
Aan :)

[hopefulbucky]

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Fagan, this is absolutely gorgeous. I love the softness of the landscape but to me the broken fence really makes it. Great job:clap: :clap: :clap:

[hopefulbucky]

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Wow, did you do this for this project? It is so absolutely beautiful, soft with lovely colors.

[droll13]

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Nice painting! Definitely getting looser and better.

[Johnnie]

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Oh really nice Alan. I'm a boat and ship fan by the way. I sail radio control 1 meter sailboats. Wife has one too. I have also been known to build them. Radio control type that is. I use to build and fly remote aircraft but they kept turning into Lawn Darts lol :) So switched to boats. They last longer. Great fun.

Really nice clear painting.. Good stuf. I sent you email to addy on your web page about PSP

Johnnie

[mpopinz]

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Very nice Alan -

Not loose - but very bold colors. I like them..

[mpopinz]

Kathy -

I like your painting as it is. Your "mess" has a very surreal feeling to it. So don't fret about it. It looks okay. :) :) :)

[mpopinz]

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I like this one quite a bit.. (I tried to respond to these last nite but my brower opened continual windows until I used task manager to end the process..)

The colors are good and the shapes nice and flowing..:clap: :clap:

[Ksar]

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I really like this one of yours the best so far :clap:.
All of them are great. Love the colors you use.

Ksar

[Fagan]

Originally posted by hopefulbucky
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Wow, did you do this for this project? It is so absolutely beautiful, soft with lovely colors.

Judy....thank you! I painted this last year....I thought it was a good example of "loose" *GRIN*

[Ksar]

TO ALL PROJECT PARTICIPANTS:

I want to comment to one and all. Everyones works are a delight to look at. I will try to make a daily comment post to all new works. I feel bad I have not commented on each and everyone.
So to save space I am condensing it.

Kudos to all !!!!, great work keep'em coming!!!!!!.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Ksar

[chocHollyK]

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ooooweee, I do like this one!! It is indeed bright.... very sweet little mural.....
Holly

[imahappy]

I really like this one as it is. It's beautiful and serene and makes my imagination soar.

If picture doesn't show up (KathyJB's entry), I would appreciate someone telling me how as I have tried several times and just don't get it.

[chocHollyK]

Alan, Iris, Dave,

Thanks for your comments on my latest entries.

Yes, Alan, I got the hang of it on the 'Petals' painting, at least. I did have a lot of fun with that one!!!

I am taking your advice on the Shabby Chic painting Alan, and i believe its going to be a keeper, but I need to also figure out what to put on that negative space on the wall.

Thanks all of you for your encouragement!

Holly

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Johnnie
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Oh really nice Alan. I'm a boat and ship fan by the way. I sail radio control 1 meter sailboats. Wife has one too. I have also been known to build them. Radio control type that is. I use to build and fly remote aircraft but they kept turning into Lawn Darts lol :) So switched to boats. They last longer. Great fun.

Really nice clear painting.. Good stuf. I sent you email to addy on your web page about PSP

Johnnie

Thanks Johnnie for your comments that sounds like fun!!

Iris again thanks for looking in and commenting..

Ksar well thats a surprize but thanks!!

Holly thanks for your kind words...

Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Ksar
TO ALL PROJECT PARTICIPANTS:

I want to comment to one and all. Everyones works are a delight to look at. I will try to make a daily comment post to all new works. I feel bad I have not commented on each and everyone.
So to save space I am condensing it.

Kudos to all !!!!, great work keep'em coming!!!!!!.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Ksar

Ksar I will answer for everyone people like you are what makes this work check in a few times a day and comment on a few thats all it takes.....eveyones comments are very valuable!!
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Bev now that is bold and loose good girl!! Did I say I love it??
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Good job it fun when you just let go eh?? Now go for the three inch brush!! ;)
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Another winner!!! One small thing the eyes are a bit bright...maybe a thin wash of burnt sienna to tone them a bit...
Alan :)

[Gilberte]

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Loose and super-fresh-red !

[Gilberte]

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You even succeeded to create depth ..... great !

[Alan Cross]

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Bold and Loose with two colors....give it a try!!
Alan :)

[Fagan]

Thanks Alan and Gilberte! *SMILE* Good project Alan!

[Gilberte]

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A very appropriate painting for this project. A wee bit mysterious too !

[Gilberte]

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Gouache ? Picobello !

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Gilberte
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Gouache ? Picobello !

Yes Gouache I hardly ever use it but I needed a purple so gouache it was....thanks for your comments !
Alan :)

[Sylvielu]

I just posted my first progress report. Im hoping I can follow through with it being loose. any suggestions will be appreciated.

I plan on pouring my first washes for the loose effect.

[Alan Cross]

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This is looking good so far how about adding more color to deepen the flowers and see what that looks like!
Alan :)

[painterbear]

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Worked on this off and on all day. Painted almost all of it with a big size 16 brush wet into wet and added a few details at the end with a smaller brush. It was a struggle for me to stay "loose" and I'm not sure I succeeded. I'm afraid my colors aren't as bold as I wanted them to be. (I was hoping for really vibrant colors like Alan gets, guess I was too timid though.):rolleyes:

Anyway, it was fun because it was a new experience for me to paint this way.

[Alan Cross]

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Looking good so far.....paint the whale in so then you can adjust the background and water.....
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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I think you did a great job....fun using those bigger bushes eh? How about giving it another go now that you have tired one....I use lots of paint to get those bright bold colors...
Alan :)

[mpopinz]

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Very creative!!! Great colors.. I'd call if fun! :clap:

[mpopinz]

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Very nice.. Violet Yellow? I'll have to do some research on that one. (where's the clock?)

[painterbear]

Originally posted by Alan Cross
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I think you did a great job....fun using those bigger bushes eh? How about giving it another go now that you have tired one....I use lots of paint to get those bright bold colors...
Alan :)

Thanks Alan. When you put in your first washes, do you use a light wash to establish color positioning or do you just go in with a strong, mid-range depth of color?

I usually start with about a #3 value wash and try to build up to a #6 or 7. Should I be starting with a stronger first wash?

Am I making any sense to you with this question?

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by mpopinz
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Very nice.. Violet Yellow? I'll have to do some research on that one. (where's the clock?)

Thanks a bunch Iris....no clock in this one...lol btw there are easier colors to work with!!
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by painterbear


Thanks Alan. When you put in your first washes, do you use a light wash to establish color positioning or do you just go in with a strong, mid-range depth of color?

I usually start with about a #3 value wash and try to build up to a #6 or 7. Should I be starting with a stronger first wash?

Am I making any sense to you with this question?

Yes it makes sense I usually go midrange first then add lots of darks to set the tone...not to often people tell me to add more darks lol.....as the darks dry I can even go darker if need be....that way it all blends in nicly...
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Coming along nicly....with your tooth brush you can spray a bit of white just where the whale is coming out of the water to look more like mist....make sure the whale is done though....some fine spray would look good with your bigger spray....
Alan :)

[chocHollyK]

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Sylvia!!
This is wonderful!! I love your pallette, even though you say you wanted the nerve to use 'bolder' colors...
this has a wonderful tropical feel, I like it a lot!!
Holly

[Sylvielu]

Thanks Alan. I will dig through my art supplies and look for my trusted toothbrush. I also dabbled some cobalt blue where the trees will be. I will loosely apply more color to indicate trees. I also added a light wash of whale olor to the water to indicate the part of him beneath the water.

I was hoping to finish today but I will continue tomorrow. It has went very fast.

[mpopinz]

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Very beautiful colors. I like this a lot!!!!

[chocHollyK]

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oooh!!! A balloon vendor!!! : )
you could do this, leaving some space below and paint in a carnival or street fair scene.... These are beautiful colors!

Holly

[chocHollyK]

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Bev,
this is stunning!!! Your pallette uses all my favorite colors!! Very very nice job!!!
Holly

[droll13]

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Sylvielu,

Looking very nice - I think you have a winner on your hands here.

BTW, welcome to SoCal. Hope you're getting all settled in by now.

[Sylvielu]

Thank you Dave. I really surprised myself with this one. I hope the finished entry will be okay. I should have done this when I was in Washington where these guys hang out around the Pugent Sound and San Juan area.

In SoCAL "I'm dreaming with my eyes wide open" and I it's still awesome that I actually live here now!

I will venture out tomorrow. I think I am getting settled. but there is so much to see! I am hoping to see San Diego this weekend.

[jaytee]

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Its the wee small hours here.......... and too many piantings in this project to comment on them all... but this caught my eye........... love the colur and composition.............. you should try this technique again :)

[hopefulbucky]

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Love this very whimsical, bright and happy. Great job:clap: :clap:

[kuraga]

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I scanned it in several takes, so you can see the cuts.
12"x14"

[Alan Cross]

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Looks like you had fun with that one.....only nit is the halo around the fruit...can you blend it in a bit at least in spots you don't have to get rid of all the light...Good job on your second post to the project got any more in mind?
Alan :)

[kuraga]

Hey, Alan!

You are so great!
Make me DOOOO things :)
I get it toooo wet and had to use paper towel so that not to "bleed it" all in one color :) Can I leave halo as is on this still life and better try another one?

I love all that you do and you convinced me ?somehow? to try things as you do :)

[Alan Cross]

Tatjana sure leave that one and do another thats one of the ways I learn do the same thing over till I get it them move on...it would be fun to see the same one done again....go for it! one easy way to improve that one is to deepen the shadows around the fruit so they look like they are sitting on something right now they look like they might float away....or remember that for next time....
Alan :)

[kuraga]

I wanted to make fruits to float this time - decorative but not completely flat. I canda tired of shadows. It is always easy to do them. I was consentrated on working the fruits themselves. Will try tomorrrow anyway. thanks, see ya :)

[kuraga]

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I like this one a lot!

[kuraga]

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Wow! I feel the space and it is chilly! brrr..!:clap:

[KathyJB]

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OK I think this might make it as a bold painting.
Comments?
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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ok I think i messed up my entry but I think this will fix it:)
sorry for the confusion if any,
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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ok I dont know what I did to ruin the iother links but this one works.. my apologies for wasted space .
Alan feel free to delet the previous two posts they are duds.
Comments?
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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WOW fagan loose and brilliant!!! excellent work glad I looked again before goingnoff to bed,
Kathy

[De Albaida]

Janet: oooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh yes! Missed this one.
Marion

[Alan Cross]

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Kathy this is great and you don''t have to tell me I know you had fun with this one...it really shows!! Great job!
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Yes I saw that post.....good job and I love the name!
Alan :)

[KathyJB]

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ahhhhh this is fun and refreshing bravo!!!
Kathy

[mpopinz]

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Very nice piece!!! I love the way you've painted the water... Looking forward to the next installlment,....

[KathyJB]

Thank you Alan yes it was fun and almost two easy after a week of artists' block. More tomorrow,
Thanks again,
Kathy

[mpopinz]

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Great colors!!!

I partiicularily like the pitcher & the outlines... :clap:

[KathyJB]

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I love the water bubbles and splashes nice work cant wait to see more,
Kathy

[mpopinz]

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Kathy - This is awesome!!! I love these fishes!!! & colors are well blended too!!!

Glad you managed to get the uploader thing straightened out!!! :clap: :clap:

[KathyJB]

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Nice... this is not an easy subject... the pitcher captures loos and bold!!!
Kathy

[KathyJB]

mpopinz thank you what an encouragement your words are. I didnt realy fix the multiple post just left them there LOL
Thanks again glad you like the post. Must do more before i forget how .....
Kathy

[Gilberte]

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Good try at getting loose ... nice sky and water !

[Gilberte]

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Pretty good result with "wet on both sides" .... has a Cezanne touch to it !

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Hey guys! I've just signed up for the project. Thanks Alan for starting it. I just did the the first one this afternoon while the second one was done a few weeks ago before the project kicked off but I thought it was loose and bold enough for this... :D

C&C welcome.

[painterbear]

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Fits the project perfectly, nice bold colors and loosely painted. I especially like that little area at the bottom where the vase and the table meet. Perfect watercolor moment.

[painterbear]

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Terrific, Johnnie, this is not only bold and loose but mysterious too.:eek:

[painterbear]

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Love the colors in the water and how they merge. The little fishes look mad at something. Funny faces.

[painterbear]

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Yes, Marvin, this is definitely looser than you have been painting. Even the building is less detailed and looser.

Now when are you going to do a BOLD one?:evil:

[painterbear]

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This one caught my eye. Love the bold primary colors and how you've placed them on the page. Interesting shapes and little details to add interest.

Gotta have a go at something like this. :rolleyes: But how????:confused:

[painterbear]

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Simple shapes, bright colors, good composition. Nice job on this one.

[painterbear]

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This is so loose and swirling in the petals. If it were mine, I would leave it as is. I think the yellow, unless very pale, would be distracting.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/23784/tn_IM001652.JPG

Nice loose painting, lovely motion. Doesn't look too tight to me.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/23784/tn_IM001653.JPG

Love this YUPO madness-inspired painting! Great abstract feel to it. Yes, YUPO is craze-producing, but look how loosely you have to paint on it! I really like the composition with the smaller shapes at the bottom and the waves emitting from it and rising on a diagonal toward the top.

[painterbear]

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This is a stunning loose composition, William. Very nice painting.

Are you going to do a BOLD one now? ;)

[pastelist]

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Thanks for allowing me to participate in this great project.
This is my rendition of Jack Lemmon.
It is on 140lb paper and the size is 14 x 18

[Ksar]

First, My daily, :D THANK YOU!!! :D too ALL that have commented on my paintings. They've been fun to do. I like this project, its very fun.

Kathy- I love your fish painting, I agree they look like they are a tad ticked (who ate my shirmp?) I like IT!!!

MChew- Oh my! what wonders, You are sooo good.

Kuraga- Colors are bold, some darks slid in around the fruit would look nice, but is good just the way it is. I would have had a mud puddle if I used those colors.

Sue- I like all of your entries, but especially the Yupo one, flower is great too.

Fagan- Nice arrangment, boldness of the roses lends to the soft loosness of the vase.

I am overwhelmed and delighted with the amount of talent that graces this site. Makes everyday a joy to sign on early (and stay all day) and see what new masterpeices you all will create.

Ksar

[Johnnie]

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Suppose to be a smokey,foggy sunny day. Just did this using 1 1/2 inch brush only not finished. Is a take off of pic that Pampe posted Thursday wash. Also had to include Frank Clarke's 'Joe the Bird' lol

Comments, Help , Suggestions. Dont know what to do or leave it.

Johnnie

[Johnnie]

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You painting is really nice. I like it a bunch. It is different from what I have seen you do.

Great

Johnnie

[KathyJB]

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nice paintertbear!!! It has a flow to it and continuity as it is loose and fluid... bravo,
kathy

[KathyJB]

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Welcome mchew!!! I always love to view your work. This is very nice...I can see you have loosened up the temple ... very well done,
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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WOW!!!! impressive would love to see more... of your loosening up work.
Kathy

[Adrienne]

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A beautiful image Gilberte. Mysterious and moody. Very strong.

[Johnnie]

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Ohhh!! Really nice. Great rendition there. I might try something like this too. Really great

Johnnie

[SouthernSun]

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I like this one a lot. Simple palette, no clock.

[KathyJB]

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Impressive with birds and sunset/fog/smoke... not easy to portray and you have done it with style,
Kathy

[SouthernSun]

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I love the sense of fun that comes thru in your paintings. The gloves are a great addition to this still life.

[SouthernSun]

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You did a great job on this. I like this loose style of yours.

[KathyJB]

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beautiful I like the Tropical feel of this... wonderful,
Kathy

[Gilberte]

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Hi Marvin,
These sceneries of yours always charm us Europeans as those of Italy, Spain, France might charm you. It's lovely again as is the tree/landscape, seen before. Either way you paint, tighter or looses your talent shows through !

[SouthernSun]

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This is a wonderful painting. I love this looseness in your work. DO MORE. The one of the trees is great also.

[KathyJB]

Painterbear... fishies are mad eh yes well I had a terribly stressful day yesterday and its possible that I conveyed it in the fishies LOL
Ksar ...ticked fishies that works for me I am glad it was conveyed in the painting heheheheh tho the fisies bear no malice:)
thanks for your comments:)
Kathy

[KathyJB]

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WOW exquisite portrait of Jack!! Thanks for sharing.
Kathy

[SouthernSun]

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This is beautiful. Don't touch it. Great job.

[KathyJB]

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Gilberte I am not sure if I commented on this one... I really like it
love the little detail of the boat.
Frame this and send to me.... LOL

[painterbear]

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Very nice, loose, stylized portrait of Jack Lemmon. I really like the bold colors you used in your painting. Very nice.

[KathyJB]

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Now I know this isnt easy to do... bravo for the looseness of this and the composition.
I love it.
Kathy

[SouthernSun]

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This is WONDERFUL as it is. Don't mess with it.

[mchew]

Sylvia, Kathy, Johnnie, Gilberte and Cheryl,

Thank you all for looking and commenting on my two paintings... :)

[Johnnie]

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Smokey Misty Morning
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/tn_Smokefogfin.jpg

Where here is my finished painting. I was told not to muck with it so it's finished. I dont have much choice in frames so will have to do

Hope you all enjoy it.

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by painterbear
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/13186/tn_red_yellow_blue.jpg

This one caught my eye. Love the bold primary colors and how you've placed them on the page. Interesting shapes and little details to add interest.

Gotta have a go at something like this. :rolleyes: But how????:confused:

Sylvia Thanks for picking out this one.....its easy to do wet the paper a l little I use a spary bottle so its not to wet then add nice thick paint don't water it down to much...when its still wet scrape it a bit to add some texture....give it a go!
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by mchew
Regarding these entries -->
http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25917

http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25918


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/14541/tn_Chinese-Temple-small.jpg http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/14541/tn_Misty-Morning-small.jpg


Hey guys! I've just signed up for the project. Thanks Alan for starting it. I just did the the first one this afternoon while the second one was done a few weeks ago before the project kicked off but I thought it was loose and bold enough for this... :D

C&C welcome.

Marvin you are very welcome enjoy the project....I will check out your two paintings...
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by SouthernSun
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/13186/tn_purple_and_yellow.jpg

I like this one a lot. Simple palette, no clock.

Cheryl Thanks very much lol yes no clock....just two colors in this one...

Kathy also thanks glad you liked this one.....

Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by KathyJB
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/13186/tn_purple_and_yellow.jpg

Now I know this isnt easy to do... bravo for the looseness of this and the composition.
I love it.
Kathy

Thanks again Kathy I forgot to mention anyone wanting to try this yellow and purple aren't the easist colors to work with very easy to get mud...
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/19984/tn_Petal_Explosion.jpg

Nice painting. Great colors

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25921

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/tn_Smokefogfin.jpg

Johnnie nice one you are getting better each try!
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25881

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/2383/tn_roses-on-easel-main.jpg

Hi
Great painting. Read are stunning. Vertical huh! Can see some drips too. Thats what Fookie likes about vertical.

Nice painting.

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25917

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/14541/tn_Chinese-Temple-small.jpg

Yes this is a bit of a change for you Marvin....and I like it...good job!
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25880

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/26198/tn_DNA.jpg

Hi Nice one. Looks like marbles or the bubble things women throwo in bathtub. lol

Great!!

Johnnie

[Johnnie]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25897

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/13186/tn_purple_and_yellow.jpg

Hi Alan

Just two colors eh!! Wow really nice. Its sure nice to know what you're doing huh!!

Great Painting

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25918

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/14541/tn_Misty-Morning-small.jpg

Thats perfect Marvin and what this project is all about seeing the strokes.....good for you now lets see some bold colors lol.......
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

Originally posted by Gilberte
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/tn_Swamp.jpg

A very appropriate painting for this project. A wee bit mysterious too !


Thanks Gilberte Glad you enjoyed it.

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Johnnie
Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25897

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/13186/tn_purple_and_yellow.jpg

Hi Alan

Just two colors eh!! Wow really nice. Its sure nice to know what you're doing huh!!

Great Painting

Johnnie

Johnnie thanks glad you liked this one it was a challange....and all it is is practice ....remember its only a peice of paper.
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

Originally posted by painterbear
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/tn_Swamp.jpg

Terrific, Johnnie, this is not only bold and loose but mysterious too.:eek:

Thanks Sylvia. I enjoyed doing that.Was all pumped up at my lessons. lol. Looking forward in a few weeks start again.

Glad you liked it.

Johnnie

[Johnnie]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25916

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/7614/tn_fishproject.jpg

Hi Kathy

Wow really nice. Im getting out my fishing pole.

Great painting. Different

Johnnie

[Alan Cross]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25919

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/16787/tn_lemmon_wa.jpg

Patricia great painting it sure is bold and loose....next time you post one ( you are going to do another right???) bump up the size a bit or change this one if you can so we can see it better you can go up to 500,000 bytes or about 500 X600 pixels in size....
Alan :)

[Johnnie]

Originally posted by KathyJB
Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25920

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/progress/21575/tn_Smokefog.jpg
Impressive with birds and sunset/fog/smoke... not easy to portray and you have done it with style,
Kathy

Hi Kathy
Glad you enjoyed it. Had a few comments to leave it alone, so signed it and framed it.

Here it is. Hope you like it.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/Smokefogfin.jpg


Tnx
Johnnie

[painterbear]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25903

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/9833/tn_wild.gif

Thank you all for your kind comments about my experiment in painting loosely, Kathy, Southern Sun, Johnnie, Gilberte, JayTee, MPopinz, ChocHolly, and our guru of bold and loose, Alan! Appreciate your taking time to look and comment on my feeble efforts. :p

[Johnnie]

Originally posted by Alan Cross
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/tn_Smokefogfin.jpg

Johnnie nice one you are getting better each try!
Alan :)

Hi Alan

Thanks alot . I'm trying thats for sure.

Johnnie

[hopefulbucky]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25921

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/21575/tn_Smokefogfin.jpg

Johnnie, I really like this one well done. You are really learning a lot very quickly in this painting realm. I really liked your swamp pic but absolutely love this one.:clap: :clap: :clap:

Love the colors, the soft look, can smell the ocean and hear the gulls. Great job.

[Sylvielu]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25933

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/2752/tn_whale5.jpg

I hope this looks loose.

[jaytee]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25917

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/14541/tn_Chinese-Temple-small.jpg

Marvin.......... you know I admire your other work immensely and think you have great talent ................but this..................

I, I, I .......... LOVE........To me you have got the perfect balance between tight and loose............... its all there but in a softer more relaxed way....... MORE< MORE< MORE.... PERLEASE :D

[jaytee]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=25918

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/503/completed/14541/tn_Misty-Morning-small.jpg

Ooh Marvin........... missed this in the forum.......... its YUMMY...........if it doesnt sell soon, please let me know how much you want for it .................. Im serious................