Hi

[Elankat]

I'm posting here just because it would be fun to be the first one. :D

Show me some classical stuff, folks.

[painterbert]

Hi also

I'm still working up to a style of classical, so I don't have anything to add at this time. It will be interesting to watch this forum develop.

[arlene]

I'm thrilled and am sure i'll be spending lots of time here.

[pampe]

oh, I did not realize they did it...this is great

I look forward to posts here!

[hlee]

Nice. Clean, well air-conditioned rooms here. Will be keeping an eye out in this forum. :)

[Craig Houghton]

I'm thrilled!! I'm not much for playing it cool when I see something quite as fantastic as this make it all the way from concept to creation, and I've no reason not to celebrate, so: :clap: :clap: WOOHOO! :clap: :clap:

Thanks to everyone who helped this come about!!! I'm really looking forward to watching this forum grow and growing along with it.

Seriously,
many many thanks!!

Craig

Fine Art by Craig Houghton (http://fineart.leversandpulleys.com)

[Jean-Claude Michaud]

This is a really great room, who's hanging the first painting? :p

[YLCIA]

:clap: :clap: :clap:
It is going to be one of my favorites!!!!

Julia

[gnu]

this should prove educational...nice to be in the second thread...:D:D I will be checking in..maybe even with a landscape or two..(I'll be doing some realistic ones..the gallery is showing a lot of interest in one I've done that has lots of depth..)

[artmom]

This should be an interesting forum! Congrats to all who urged and nurtured it to fruition.:D

Lyn

[laudesan]

I am going to keep an eye on this one too :D:)

JJ

[Marty C]

This forum I'm sure is going to be a wonderful learning experience for me. Looking forward to all the posts.
Marty:)

[baquitania]

:clap: :clap: :clap: Congrats Arlene on being the M:evil:derator here...
can't wait to see the output...

Bobby

[arlene]

Originally posted by baquitania
:clap: :clap: :clap: Congrats Arlene on being the M:evil:derator here...
can't wait to see the output...

Bobby

I'm ready...I have my criteekin shoes and my hammer right here...

Um bobby, where's diane? You hiding her? I promise not to bite... :evil:

[madmum]

......poking my head round the door....

Looks kinda quiet so far.....

OK so what fits here? I have no art education, explain in lay terms please :D

Congrats Arlene!!!!!!! :clap:

Ruth

[Classical Vince]

Hmmm. Something tells me Arlene is going to be keeping us all on our toes!

We should all remember that this forum isnt just for accomplished classical artists. Anyone and everyone regardless of skill is welcome to post here. I think anyone who aspires to a classical style should feel free to post their work.

I myself am producing student work; most of the art that I post will be geared towards classical training and studies. I am looking forward to learning from some of the more experienced artists who post to the new forum.

[JustjoGA]

Well, as an un-art-educated artist myself, I know what is generally referred to as "fine art." What exactly is classical art... This may be an elementary question for some, but I had never heard the term til Vince asked about it...

[madmum]

Hi Vince, so what is YOUR understanding of classical art? The term makes me think of classical music, refined, educated, harmonious (mostly!).

(By the way, your tinyhead is very handsome and I love that smile! :D )

Ruth

[arlene]

briefly if you admire those artists who were not modernists and wish to learn more about them, or try and emulate their style or just their techniques, then pull up a chair...

here's a better description...and take a look at the artrenewal link in one of the other threads.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143217

[madmum]

Can watercolours be classical? It seems most art which is described in this way is painted in oils, highly detailed, realistic.

[arlene]

I've seen watercolors that could easily be described as classical, so the answer is yes...heck if colored pencil can, anything can. :)

[Classical Vince]

Hi JustGo and Madmum! Ok Madmum...im blushing now.

The term Classical Art represents a great many styles. Illis struck on a few in the definition on the main forum page. Contemporary, traditional and romantic styles were mentioned but there are lots more.

Arlene left a great link to Craigs post that you might want to check out. I also liked the definition Arlene gave.

[madmum]

Sorry Vince :D I speak my mind online, would never dare to IRL! LOL

Is this anything close to classical? It's realist, I think, but beyond that?

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/03-Nov-2003/10535-White_lilies_4.jpg

Ruth

[diane555]

Originally posted by arlene
Um bobby, where's diane? You hiding her? I promise not to bite... :evil:

LOLOL Arlene. I'm was a farm girl and we're not afraid of nuttun'
.....ummm, if you need me I'll be hiding in the barn :D

Just wanted to say welcome to all those that waited so patiently for this new forum.

Di

[pinkrybns]

Oh wow a new forum! Classical even!

Uhmm, can I join in as the American Ambassadress from The Netherlands?

I have spent the better part of the past 3 years admiring the Dutch Masters' work hanging in the museums here ( sounds like I'm applying for a job...lol)

Some of that admiring has rubbed off on me and onto my CP work (I think).

My forte, however, is pottery/ceramics and I was fortunate to attend a workshop at the Royal Delft Porcelain Factory, in Delft, this past summer......wow was that an experience!

Looking forward to admiring your works too!

Judy

[Craig Houghton]

Originally posted by pinkrybns
Oh wow a new forum! Classical even!

Uhmm, can I join in as the American Ambassadress from The Netherlands?



You bet! Welcome aboard.

-Craig

[Halo]

I am sooo psyched about this forum. Have always totally admired and been awed by the old masters, already I've learned from some of the links you guys have provided. Can't wait to learn more and apply it.

One question for those more knowledgable than I...can "classical" art be done with acrylics? I love oils but not the fumes and the wait for it to dry....

[arlene]

Originally posted by Halo
One question for those more knowledgable than I...can "classical" art be done with acrylics? I love oils but not the fumes and the wait for it to dry....

see the thread i started with my wip halo...it's acrylic...anything can be used...technically if it's not oil, or drawing media... it's not, but this is the 21st century...digistyle even posted a digital painting he did using classical techniques of color.

[Halo]

Thanks Arlene, I will check out your thread! I have always loved a nice thickly painted old masters type of painting but I always revert back to the "every hair" in acrylic thing...it's hard to change what you've done for a long time! :)

[laudesan]

Originally posted by arlene


see the thread i started with my wip halo...it's acrylic...anything can be used...technically if it's not oil, or drawing media... it's not, but this is the 21st century...digistyle even posted a digital painting he did using classical techniques of color.

I went thru' all 21 pages of your threads and I couldn't find it :eek:

JJ

[arlene]

Originally posted by laudesan


I went thru' all 21 pages of your threads and I couldn't find it :eek:

JJ

Only 21 pages? :rolleyes:

I'm sorry JJ.

I was talking about the thread here in classical art about the bird of paradise. I'm using a traditional technique (grisaille and glazing of layers)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143434

Halo,
I'm very detail oriented but have learned over the years (too many years...sigh) that sometimes less is more.

[laudesan]

:o oops.........I see :D

[bjs0704]

I wanted to introduce myself and say hello to everyone. It's wonderful to find a group of classical realists on WC. I am looking forward to seeing your work. I am in the process of moving to a more classical style. I would love to hear of any suggestions.

Barb:cat: