Project Discussion: Mountains and Lakes

[geof]

A new project has been announced in the WetCanvas! project system!

Title: Mountains and Lakes
Project Leader: geof
Relative Difficulty: Irrelevant
Type Restrictions: Painting
Medium: Any Medium
Subject: Landscape
Days open for signups: Always
Maximum participants allowed: Unlimited

Description:

Do you like beautiful scenery? Do you like unspoilt nature? Two Wetcanvas members Pampe and Yorky do and both chose to paint Bow Lake in the Canadian Rockies (see reference links below). Their discussion threads in the Watercolor forum gave me the idea that it might be a good thing to make this subject into a project and widen it out to include all mediums and approaches to landscape painting.

There are three lakes to choose from:

<UL>
<LI>Bow Lake</LI>
<LI>Lake Agnes</LI>
<LI>Waterfowl Lake

</LI></UL>
all in the same region of the Canadian Rockies.

There are three views of each lake, so get choosing - choose a lake, choose a view, work out your composition, decide on your values, color scheme and medium: and <P><FONT color=#00ff00></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma color=#00ff00>GET PAINTING</FONT>

</P>

Look forward to joining with you,
Geof.



Additional Information:

For more information on the project: Click here! (http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/browse_details.php?proj_id=347)

Remember, in order to help keep the discussions on projects organized, you should post your questions, suggestions, and comments on submitted work here in this thread. By doing this, we allow other non-project efforts to not get "pushed down" by a swarm of project-related threads.

[coffee_girl3000]

What beautiful ref photos! I signed up but may take some time to enter - got to get busy with Bet 4 :) :evil:

[babybrush]

holy shnikys we have alot of projects poping up. oh well i guess i'll just have to be an observer on this one too. no time to paint so many lovely pictures.

Bethany

[tigre255]

Well count me in on this one.....I know I can paint this.....not so sure of Bet4 photo refs......lol

[Lady Carol]

Excellent.
Another project. Count me in.

Carol

[madmum]

OK I'm in!!!!! Have to fit it in with the shell and the challenge ;) Now which photo..........?

Ruth

[geof]

Glad you are aboard ladies. No rush take your time and enjoy. Might prove a gentle rest from bet4 :D .

[Jupe]

Well why not!!! Now there's a bit pressure at getting the painting look good:):):)

(need to start the challenge project also)

Juuso

[geof]

Welcome Juuso. I'm sure you will make it look good. :)

[Yorky]

Hi Geof,

I already did Bow Lake - does it count?

I'm busy doing street scenes at the moment.

Doug

[Jijo]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/7665/tn_8ene03.jpg

hi all, just a sketch, bad paper, 20 minutes, good to see how different mediums show this lakes theme.

[Yorky]

OK Geoff, you got me!

Couldn't resist the beautiful photos. BTW the lakes photos aren't identified in the Project Info.

Doug

[madmum]

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Just a sketch????????? WOW!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: Fantastic, wonderful, I can't believe it only took 20 minutes!!!!

Ruth

[painterbear]

Geof,

Those reference photos are too beautiful to pass up. Don't know when I'll get around to painting one, but I will sign up for the project, it gives me an incentive to paint a landscape.

[geof]

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Hi Jijo that is a lovely sketch. Many thanks for sharing it with us. :)

Are you going to paint a finished picture from it or have a go at another view? -- I am delighted that somebody has got this - my first project off the ground so quickly.

:clap: :clap:

[geof]

So glad that you have been "got" Doug. Looking forward to your painting(s).

You are right about the lakes. I'll have to see if I can edit the project spec. :o

[geof]

Delighted you are with us Sylvia. No rush I hope that this is going to be one to savour. :)

[jaytee]

I'm either insane or a optomist. or both ( dont all shout:D) but the ref pics were irresistable so Ive signed up............ swapped it for the Xmas still life project...... as yet untouched........... sorry Ruth :crying: :cat:

[Rich]

Count me in, I need practice on my watercolor mountains.

[madmum]

Jaytee don't worry about that - save it for October when you want something Christmassy :D I'm looking forward to seeing your mountains :)

Ruth

[geof]

Welcome Jaytee and Rich.

Looking forward to seeing which ones you choose. :)

[madmum]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Nicely done Doug, like the reflections :clap:

Ruth

[tigre255]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

WOW Doug.....really nice......loved how you did the land to the right and the mountains....really nicely done.......

[Rich]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Super painting Doug! That is the one I picked to do also! Hope I can do as well as you have!
Rich

[babybrush]

looking good everyone!!

Bethany

[mchew]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Excellent Doug! I like what you did with the mountain... nice texture with the vertical lines! :clap:

[geof]

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Wow Doug !!!!! You're really smokin at the moment :clap: :clap: :clap:

I like the way you have kept the really vertical feel of the rock and developed a pattern element within the mountains. The only suggestions I would make are:


a warm glaze over the right hand near slope to differentiate it from the furthest away cliff,
and a bit more dark colour in the water applied with horizontal strokes (may be good to work carefully wet in wet).

Thanks for taking part, you can always do some more later if you feel inspired.:)

[Yorky]

Thanks all for positive reactions.

Thanks Geof I had trouble withthe water. Initially I had in mind an exact reflection of the mountains, but I think that would have been too much. It does need more work though on the lines you suggested. I will wash out a coulple of wind streaks to give it a bit more life.

Doug

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

The mountains are spectacular--love the vertical crevices and crags. The snowy patches add interesting diagonals to the composition.

Very nice painting.

[tigre255]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16907

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/3748/tn_mountain_2.jpg

Here's the start of the mountain scene that I just started today.....

[tigre255]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/3748/tn_mountain_3.jpg

And here is another step of where I started adding texture to the mountains........

[DLGardner]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/3748/tn_mountain_3.jpg

This is excellent! Keep the progress shots coming! I am really interested in seeing how you watercolorists complete a painting. When I do watercolor I get just so far and then my mind goes blank and the paper usually ends up in a file somewhere. Maybe after seeing enough of these gorgeous progress reports I'll know how to do watercolor! Love your colors and your crags and crevices.

Dianne

[DLGardner]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

This is absolutely beautiful! I love what you did with color here. Your detail is incredible. Good job!

Dianne:clap: :clap: :clap:

BTW, I'm signed up. I'm doing that guy-gal thing too though. This will be a retreat! Can't wait to get started.

[Mary Ruth]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Beautiful as usual. Mountains are definitely one of your best subjects. Everything about this is wonderful, but love those mountains.

Mary Ruth:clap: :clap: :clap:

[geof]

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Looking good so far Barb. What paper are you using? Looks a bit buckled up in the photo:) .

:clap::clap:

[Yorky]

Originally posted by Mary Ruth
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Beautiful as usual. Mountains are definitely one of your best subjects. Everything about this is wonderful, but love those mountains.
Mary Ruth:clap: :clap: :clap:

Thanks, Mary Ruth - I looked back at the reference photo and think I will put the left hand rock face in shadow to help the composition. I have also to improve my treatment of the lake.

Doug

[geof]

Originally posted by d_garden

Dianne

BTW, I'm signed up. I'm doing that guy-gal thing too though. This will be a retreat! Can't wait to get started.

Delighted to see you here Dianne. :) :) Won't insult you in this thread :D :D

[Yorky]

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I posted an "improved version" and unfortunately it overwrote the original!:(

Doug

[tigre255]

Originally posted by geof
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/3748/tn_mountain_2.jpg

Looking good so far Barb. What paper are you using? Looks a bit buckled up in the photo:) .

:clap::clap:

It's arches 140lbs.......usually buckles a little at first when i have a big sky like this, buy dries flat even before i finish.........not a real problem as long as i am careful.........thank all of you for looking and commenting.....;)

[DLGardner]

Delighted to see you here Dianne. Won't insult you in this thread

Whew!

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Hi Doug,

I think this is a big improvement. It is quite tricky to get depth in these mountain landscapes when the mountains rear up right in your face so to speak. The sense of depth is much improved and the water in the lake looks much better.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[DLGardner]

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I'm watching your progress! Thanks for this instructional. Its looking really nice.

Dianne

[DLGardner]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/7665/tn_8ene03.jpg

oooo, this is scrumptious. There's some really beautiful things happening in this and most of all the atmosphere of that thin mountain air and wildness...I love it! Continue please!!

[DLGardner]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/12307/tn_bowlake1.jpg

You've got some really nice colors and contrast going here! In answer to your question if it is done...beats me. I ask that about all my watercolors. But I like what you've done.

Dianne

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/12307/tn_bowlake1.jpg

Lovely colours Sarah. I really like the way you have developed an interlocking pattern to the painting. Well done.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/8002/tn_Bowlk.jpg

This is a lovely start Dianne, I can't wait to see how it developes. It is so good to see that people are joining in to the project using a variety of mediums. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_BowLakeWIP4a.jpg

Hey Doug, you sneaked this one in without me seeing it. I really like the completed picture. This project is certainly turning into an exciting venture for me. Well done. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[JamieWG]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1941/tn_tagbowlake779.jpg

Delete this line then add your comments, but leave the links above intact, so others know what you are talking about!

Beautiful painting! I love the way you did the foreground. Can you tell us the size, surface, etc.?

Jamie

[Yorky]

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Nice job, Tag. First time I recollect seeing a mountain scene by you. Your colour scheme and technique works well for this subject.

Doug

[tigre255]

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WOW Hugh this is great.....didn't know you did mountain scenes......I like this one.......

[Jijo]

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this is my version of the Agnes2, as the printed image of the ref photo wasn't very clear I used Yorky's point of view, thanks Yorky..
Alex

[Yorky]

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Wonderful, Jijo. Those cliffs are just Awesome! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Doug

[Jijo]

thanks Geof, Dianne and Doug for your nice comments, I also like a more critic point of view to improve.
Alex

[Rich]

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They are really good looking mountains! I will reserve any critique until I get mine done as I am doing the same one.:D

[Rich]

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Very nicely done Tag! I like the addition of your signature birds too!

[Rich]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/12307/tn_bowlake1.jpg

Good work coffee girl! I think the first land mass that jut's out into the water needs to have a highlight scratched in where the land meets the water to anchor it. The bluish/grey one.

[pampe]

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I like this cropped version, Hugh...and there trees are wonderful!

[Yorky]

Originally posted by Jijo
thanks Geof, Dianne and Doug for your nice comments, I also like a more critic point of view to improve.
Alex

Jijo, I can't find anything to criticise! The only slight thing is the conifer at bottom left seems a little open, and perhaps the water looks extremely calm, perhaps some wind marks would liven it up a little?

Doug

[taghera]

Thank you all for your nice comments....much appreciated...:)

[geof]

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Nice painting Tag. Lovely tranquil atmosphere. Thanks for joining in. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[geof]

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Jijo, I can't find anything to criticise! The only slight thing is the conifer at bottom left seems a little open, and perhaps the water looks extremely calm, perhaps some wind marks would liven it up a little?

Doug

Hi Jijo,

Critique for you.

Agree with Doug about the conifer in the left foreground. It's shape in your painting is not in keeping with the shapes that predominate in the rest of the picture. Also I feel that the very light colour of the Lake across the base of the picture tends to make the mountains look unstable - they look as if they could sink to the bottom of the picture. As Doug suggested some streaks of wind ruffled water could liven this area up a bit also some darker parts in the immediate foreground might correct the tendency for the water to look as if it going uphill.

These are fairly fine points. Your painting is lovely and I really like the way that you have sightly abstracted the cliffs and painted them in a geometric way that reads to me as if you have found a metaphor in a natural scene for a modern cityscape.

Very well done and thank you for taking part in the project.

[taghera]

Originally posted by JamieWG
Can you tell us the size, surface, etc.?

Jamie


Yeah Jamie...its a small painting 10x7 inches...its on Bockingford extra rough...:)

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12307/tn_bowlake2.jpg

Sarah,

You've done a wonderful job with this painting. Your colors are strong and clean. :clap:

[painterbear]

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Hi tag,

This is breathtakingly lovely. The distant mountains behind the low-lying cloud, the soft water in the lake, and the magnificent grasses in the foreground. My goodness!!!! :clap: :clap:

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/5309/tn_Mountain_%26_Lake.jpg

Hi Momsy:

Very nice impressionistic view of this lovely scene. Nice, soft colors and brushstrokes. :p

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/5309/tn_Mountain_%26_Lake.jpg

Good for you, Momsy, you captured the receding planes very well.

Doug

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_hiddenlakepastel1.jpg

Hi Pam,

I remember this view, BUT, I didn't remember seeing it in pastels. WOW! this is wonderful. I love the soft pink underbellies of the clouds and the wonderful blues and greens in the water. The trees and grasses are terrific too. I guess I like everything here. :p :cat:

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_AgnesLake.jpg

Yorky,

I really like the cloud-filled sky in this painting and the sense of height in the mountains. Nice, clean colors in the trees and water too. Very nice. :p

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/11811/tn_11811-lakes_and_mountains3.jpg

Lovely rendition of this mountain scene. I especially like the sweep of the tan shapes on the right down to the water. They are nicely balanced by the grasses and weeds on the left. Very nice painting. :)

[tigre255]

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Very nicely done........I think you did a great job of it.......

[painterbear]

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Hi Jijo,

I tried to see your painting full-sized but for some reason it wouldn't open up for me. From what I can see in this small version though, it is really well-done. Very nice details of the mountains.

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12307/tn_bowlake2.jpg

Well done, Sarah,

The contrast between the orange foreground and the blue of the lake really makes this pop!

Doug

[pampe]

thanks for the compliments, gang!

[Jijo]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/7665/tn_BowLake.jpg

This is adictive... ok, another one, I don´t like the pines, have to work a lot to get the textures without being so literal (not my style) .I like the last mountain, don´t you? Hope to get your staight critics.
Alex

[Rich]

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I am having a tough time try to get my mountain painted and looking at this thread :D
I really like the pastel Pam, good one!

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/7665/tn_BowLake.jpg

Good job, Jijo, especially the distant mountains. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Doug

[Yorky]

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Ah! This brings back memories, Pam! The first of your mountains I painted. No doubt about it - those pastels sure create vivid colours!

Not bad - for a woman! :D

Doug

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/5309/tn_Mountain_%26_Lake.jpg

Nice light airy feel to this one Momsy I like your picture very much. Well done and thank you for taking part in the project.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[geof]

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Slipped in under the wire without me noticing. Welcome Pam and thank you for the entries. Lovely loose :D paintings. Really like them and super photos. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Are you a native of Montana or an incomer. You seem to have a real feel for the coutryside of the Rockies?

[pampe]

FOR A WOMAN!!!!!!!!??????????



*am I in the wrong thread again??????*


thanks, Geof

[geof]

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Really like this painting Sarah. For me you have managed to create a feeling of menace and foreboding.

Although I love the mountains they can rear up and strike you at any time and need to treated with respect. I have survived being caught up in a couple of blizzards that were definitely not funny and also been lucky enough to survive three falls, two when the ground crumbled away under me and one when I slipped on greasy rocks. Fortunately with only bruises and sprains. Your painting reminds me that care and concentration are needed.

Many thanks for your entry

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Joni St. Martin]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12307/tn_bowlake2.jpg

Beautiful use of color, Sarah. It's lovely!

Joni

[Rich]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1461/tn_Agnes-lake.jpg

Here is the close up of the mountain showing the granularity of the mixture I used.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jan-2003/1461-closeup.jpg

[madmum]

Originally posted by Rich
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1461/tn_Agnes-lake.jpg

Here is the close up of the mountain showing the granularity of the mixture I used.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Jan-2003/1461-closeup.jpg

Rich, that is amazing!!!! What colours did you use to get them to granulate so much?

Ruth

[Rich]

It is a mixture of ultramarine blue and burnt sienna on "rough" paper,

[Jijo]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1461/tn_Agnes-lake.jpg

Rich, wonderful textures!! I like your sky, water and it's light reflections and the detail of the first plane pines.
Little critic:I think you can put more shadows in the mountains to reinforce their volume and vanish the right side of the brown splash in the middle right hills.

Bye everybody, I´m leaving on vacation holydays (we are in summer here at the south part of the world) See you all in Feb.
Alex

[geof]

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Hi Rich,

I really like the way you have handled this. The use of the properties inherent in watercolour paint for the simplification of the cliff faces is very good and the surface of the lake looks very flat and waterlike. If this was mine I would not change either of those parts of the painting. For next time the only nit pick that I can suggest is to simplify the trees in a way that they look as painterly as the rock faces. Well done and thanks for your entry.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1461/tn_Agnes-lake.jpg

The different approach to the rock faces works well, Rich. The lake looks very still though and I would have expected some reflection of the mountains.

Doug

[kake]

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:clap: it rocks rich!

keep it up

kake

[Rich]

Thanks for the comments/critique....Jijo, Geof, Doug, and Kake.
I am going to work on the right side foreground land mass a little and probably leave the rest alone.

Doug, there might be a place for a reflection of the mountain in the water, I will revisit that and maybe paint one on a transparent sheet of plastic to see what it looks like before I commit.

[watercolorman]

geof,
I'm unfamiliar with projects... your restriction sayes landscape, but you imply in the description that project entries are restricted to the 6 refs... I like your idea... it's just I'm studying fog at the present...

Can participants supply their own ref photo and paint from that?

I would like to work on the attached... if not allowed or a violation of the rules I won't enter the project...

[geof]

Hi WMan,

Feel free to join. Would love to see your work in the project. What are rules for? If not to be broken. Anyway they're guidlines rather than rules - just to get people of similar interests working on a similar theme - as I see it.

Go for the fog and join in.

[Christie]

As I have been to these places, I guess I should join! :D

Great idea for a project.

[geof]

Hi Christie,

Glad you like the idea. Would love to have you along. :clap:

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_abstractrockies.jpg

Beautifully simplified without losing the majesty of the mountains.

Doug

[Rich]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_abstractrockies.jpg

Very interesting! Abstract like and nice contrasting colors. Good work!

[momsyward]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/5309/tn_Mountain_%26_Lake.jpg

SORRY ....I posted wrong picture. That's why 2 the same

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1461/tn_Agnes-lake.jpg

Wonderful feeling of light here amidst the majesty of the rock faces of the mountainside. Lovely granulation in the paints on the rocks. Wonderful reflections in the clear depths of the water. Beautiful painting.

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/10474/tn_bowlakelast.jpg

There is such a sense of brightness and sunlight here. I really like the way the sun is shining on that central patch in the mountains and the wonderful sky with soft clouds. Very nice interpretation of a lovely scene.

[watercolorman]

geof,
I apologize for being so demanding...
I changed my mind & dropped out of the project... I don't want to be unfair
to those that go to the trouble/work to stay in the bounds of the project...
I appreciate your patience with me...
I'm a newbie to the WC and don't want the reputation of making
demands and having special rules for me... I despise that type of person...
there's nothing special about my paintings and I have no reputation or
status in the painting community... I just have so little time to paint,
that I have to pick my subjects wisely...

I really was just asking what the rules were for this and other projects...
apparently the rules are setup in the project description... I'm still
trying to understand how things work in the WC...

I will be checking on this project from time to time... I want to
learn from the fantastic talent that frequents this forum... I have
a long ways to go... and expect to find lots of good advice from
those more experienced than me... As I progress I hope
I can pass along my little bit of insight to those who haven't
caught up to me yet...

I'll will put up my painting in a independent post for review...

[Jupe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14986/tn_bowlake.jpg

Okay this is my first ever mountain scene so please tell me where to improve.



Thanks

[DLGardner]

By the way Watercolorman...Wekcome to WC!

That is an absolutely gorgeous photo. Did you take it? A painting from that reference could be exquisite.

Some of the art projects call to use the reference posted and some don't. It doesn't hurt to ask and Geof said it didn't matter. You'll discover that everyone here is pretty flexible for the most part although there are some forums they want you to play strictly by the rules. You don't need to feel bad for asking though...that's how we learn.

I'm looking forward to seeing this painting and if you don't post it here, please at least post a link to where you do put it.

In the meantime, enjoy painting and agan, welcome to WC!

Dianne

[Rich]

Originally posted by painterbear
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/10474/tn_bowlakelast.jpg

There is such a sense of brightness and sunlight here. I really like the way the sun is shining on that central patch in the mountains and the wonderful sky with soft clouds. Very nice interpretation of a lovely scene.

Well said! Well done Mary Ruth. The painting really shines! Nice work on the trees too!

[Rich]

Thanks for the comment Sylvia!

[tigre255]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/10474/tn_bowlakelast.jpg

Very nice Mary Ruth......I love the way the sun glows on the mountain......You did great.........

[lynn_cyr]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_GNP.jpg

Pampe,

I love the soft pastel-y look of this, very nice!! :clap:

Lynn

[lynn_cyr]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17020

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/7665/tn_agnes01.jpg

Wow! The mountains on this one really feel majestic! I love the the treatment of the rocks, you can literally see every single crack in it.

The snow at the bottom is also well done, and the log in the water is a nice touch ;)

Lynn

[Mikki Petersen]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/10474/tn_bowlakelast.jpg

This is just stunning! I love the way you've used color here to give lots of feeling to the painting. Very nice work!

[Mikki Petersen]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16929

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_BowLakeWIP4a.jpg

This is so detailed...very nice work, almost photographic yet with a definite watercolor feel.

[Mikki Petersen]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_abstractrockies.jpg

Beautiful! Simple, colorful and powerfu.l

[Mikki Petersen]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/15615/tn_5.jpg

Beautiful! Really handled those white areas skillfully.

[Mikki Petersen]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/7665/tn_agnes01.jpg

Exceptional! The way you handled those mountains is a real eye grabber. Only problem I have with this painting is that little tree in the lower left corner looks flat. Draws the eye because it is so unlike the rest of the painting in depth. Still an awesome painting.

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14986/tn_bowlake.jpg

This is fine for a first attempt, Jupe.

I suggest you go a little darker in the shadows on the rock faces and the lake needs some darker streaks and possibly some reflections/ wind marks to liven it up.

Doug

[ginatec]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/10474/tn_bowlakelast.jpg

This is great. I love the way you have painted the sky, all the colours are so rich!:clap:

[riverman]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/15730/tn_project.JPG

Hi All,

I just figured out how to get my attempt at this project into the thread.

I'd reall appreciate some feedback. Getting some kind of texture on the mountains and still keeping the white for the snow was a real challenge.

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/15730/tn_project.JPG

I like it! especially the mountain and scree slopes on the right.

I think you need some shadows in the snow in the saddle between the two peaks in the background, (the shadow from the left hand peak) and perhaps darken the right hand peak a little - it seems to fade into the sky.

There are two ways to protect the snow when painting the mountains, either paint around them (negative painting - tricky) or use masking fluid (easier).

Negative painting is very effective so long as you only need to paint in one wash. It is very difficult to folow the same lines if you have to darken a wash between areas of snow, and you lose the sharp edges. In this case I would paint the small areas of snow in first with masking fluid (frisket).

This is a very good painting which only needs the odd touch to make it great.

Doug

[riverman]

Thanks Doug. I appreciate you looking and taking the time to comment. I'll do some work on that back peak and the saddle area.

I tried the masking idea on my first attempt (on the back of this one...LOL!) but it came out looking really fake. What I might do next time is take more time with the masking and see if I can get it to look a little more natural.

Thanks again.

Peter

[lynn_cyr]

Peter,

This looks really good. I often find that masking alone does look a bit fake once you remove it, but then you can always go back and tweak it some more with some grays, etc..

In my background mountains, I masked the entire white area, then when the whole piece was done, I removed the masking and went back with a very pale wash of grey and added some depth to the snow (so that it's not just a big white blob).

Hope this helps!

Lynn

[pampe]

Originally posted by lynn_cyr
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_GNP.jpg

Pampe,

I love the soft pastel-y look of this, very nice!! :clap:

Lynn

thanks, lynn...it seems easier when you live here and see them every day;)

[pampe]

Originally posted by 1mpete
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_abstractrockies.jpg

Beautiful! Simple, colorful and powerfu.l

thanks, mikki

I probably shouldn't have posted that in this project....:eek:

[pampe]

Originally posted by Yorky
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_abstractrockies.jpg

Beautifully simplified without losing the majesty of the mountains.

Doug

thank you, Doug:)

[pampe]

Originally posted by Rich
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_abstractrockies.jpg

Very interesting! Abstract like and nice contrasting colors. Good work!

thanks, Rich

[pampe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/7665/tn_agnes01.jpg

I think this painting really captured the starkness of the glacial mountains....good job!

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12094/tn_Waterfowl_Lake_Final.jpg

Hi all, apologies for not attending to the project discussion thread over the last few days. Have just not been able to make the time to get to the computer for more than a few minutes a day. So if you have recently posted work or recently joined the project I will try to catch up over the next few days.

Managed to complete a small painting. Comments/critiques, as always, welcome.

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12094/tn_Waterfowl_Lake_Final.jpg

Hi Geof, nice to see you posting again! This is very nice for such a small painting - it would have been impossible to put all the detail in - you chose the right path. It looks a little dark though on my monitor?

Doug

[geof]

Originally posted by Yorky
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12094/tn_Waterfowl_Lake_Final.jpg

Hi Geof, nice to see you posting again! This is very nice for such a small painting - it would have been impossible to put all the detail in - you chose the right path. It looks a little dark though on my monitor?

Doug

Thanks Doug,

I have lightened the image. Should look a little better now.
If you could edit your post so that the entry_id=17322 your ref will go to the new image.
Thanks.

[painterbear]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12094/tn_Waterfowl_Lake_Final.jpg

Wonderful light reflections in the water from the beautiful sky. Very nice colors in the mountains and grasses along the lake. The only nit to pick is that the tallest mountain peak seems a little too centrally positioned in the picture plane. Other than that, this is a lovely painting.

[riverman]

Originally posted by geof
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12094/tn_Waterfowl_Lake_Final.jpg

Hi all, apologies for not attending to the project discussion thread over the last few days. Have just not been able to make the time to get to the computer for more than a few minutes a day. So if you have recently posted work or recently joined the project I will try to catch up over the next few days.

Managed to complete a small painting. Comments/critiques, as always, welcome.

Very dramatic sky. Very nice painting. I'm amazed that you have even captured some detail in the distant peak. It gives a great sense of depth.

[Mikki Petersen]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/12094/tn_Waterfowl_Lake_Final.jpg

Beautiful! Love that bruised sky.

[mustcreate]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/9879/tn_1199bowlakewc.jpg

I finally got around to posting this. I painted it over 3 weeks ago and really enjoyed it!! Thanks for the push to get me painting landscapes.....I wouldn't have painted it if it hadn't of been for this project :)

em

[pampe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/9879/tn_1199bowlakewc.jpg

And yummy one it is!!!!

DO MORE!

*hands on massive hips*

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/9879/tn_1199bowlakewc.jpg

This is lovely, Emily. I like the creative use of colour.

Doug

[madmum]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/9879/tn_1199bowlakewc.jpg

Great use of colour, Em! Please do more landscapes :)

Ruth

[yoyita_yoyita]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/15615/tn_4.jpg

Add more color to each individual mountain, less monochromatic.

[mchew]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14541/tn_The_Rockies_%2820_x_14_in%29.JPG

Done during my art class.... not really happy with it... especially the foreground trees.... I think I was too tied up by the ref image... I always have problem loosening up. Well critque and comments welcome

[Yorky]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14541/tn_The_Rockies_%2820_x_14_in%29.JPG

This is definitely a mchew! Your style is now immediately recognisable Marvin. I particularly like the mountain and the screes. I feel for you with the foreground trees, there's always this battle between a detailed foreground and the real subject which is the background mountain :(

I think you did a nice job - including the trees.

Doug

[Mikki Petersen]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14541/tn_The_Rockies_%2820_x_14_in%29.JPG

Stunning! NO better description! You win.

[pampe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/17177/tn_BowLake.jpg

I like the way you see this....

[Jijo]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14541/tn_The_Rockies_%2820_x_14_in%29.JPG

Marvin, I enjoy all your works, your improves are fantastic, your teaches is a Master and you are a good pupil...
I like the way you draw and you technique is getting better and better. Yes it is still a bit literal but in this case you got all the textures and planes of a hard composition ref picture.
Little critic: the lake seems a bit plane, it needs some more perspective. Anyway it is fantastic.
Alex

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14550/tn_Bow_Lake-a.jpg

I like this oil pastel version. They are a nice medium for working broadly in landscape. I have done a couple myself but have not posted them up on WC. I intend to do some en plein aire work with them in the not to distant future. You should try some more of these, perhaps combining them with watercolour etc.

Well done and thanks for taking part in the project.

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/16181/tn_lakes_and_mountains.jpg

This is the smallest painting I've done to date. Only about 5"x7". Watercolour on Strathmore paper. I think Ive been spoiled working on Arches and will probably try again on Arches, seems to hold the water more evenly and colour spreads with more control. I think the sloped hill coming in from the right is also a little too lineal and could use a bit more contouring. Ah well, it was fun.



Nice work Arch, not so easy in this size. Agree with you about the linear quality of the middle distance. does not necessarily need contouring, could be silhouetted but made to undulate a bit if that suited what you were trying to get over. Well done and thanks for taking part in the project.

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14560/tn_Jan16_04.jpg

Nice one Artman, Interesting colour scheme and an unusual kind of jagged geometric approach that I like and think is original. The dark slash running diagonally in the middle distance is perhaps a bit too insistent. On my screen it seems to jump out of the picture. Maybe should be toned in a bit. Well done and thanks for taking part.

[geof]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/13683/tn_bild003b.jpg

This is very dramatic in treatment. I really like the dynamic interpretation and the colour scheme. This rendition feels a bit scary. Thanks so much for participating and well done.

[geof]

Regarding these entries -->

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/portfolio_entries.php?proj_id=347&userid=3523

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_bowlk1.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_bowlk2.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_lkagnes1.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_waterfowl2.jpg

Hi Christie,

These entries make a lovely series. I particularly like the natural colours that you have used. They could be turned into a really nice set of cards if you have access to a decent printer. Well done and thanks for taking part.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17304

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/16662/tn_waterfowl-lake-WIP01.gif

and this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17343

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/16662/tn_Waterfowl_Lake-web.gif

compositional/tonal sketch..... looking at it again now will probably darken sky on lower right for balance. Foreground modified to give lead into picture. Main difficulty I see will be to create impression of width of lake.

Like the way you have gone about this Dave. The tonal sketch has clearly enabled you to identify and solve a number of problems in advance. All the books and teachers that I know of advise the use of a sketch in this way and here it is possible to see the dividend that results from using one.
Thanks for taking part. Very well done.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17400

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/17573/tn_bowlke.jpg

and this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17569

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/17573/tn_bowlke.jpg


This is a good start to your time on WC. Like the way you have applied the paint and also the way you have painted the trees. They run together and provide a feeling of mass.
Thanks for taking part and glad you enjoyed doing it. Hope you find WC very inspirational and good fun.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16948

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/8002/tn_Bowlk.jpg

and regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17295

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/8002/tn_Mtandlk.jpg

I really like this small oil painting on panel. The wip image is lovely and the final picture sings. I must get my oil paints out and do some more work with them before they all dry up in the tubes. lol
Thanks for taking part it is really nice to see the same scenes tackled in different media.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17374

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/13717/tn_Bow_Lake.jpg

Wow, this is really nice. Has a look of oil crayon about it to me. I have never tried to produce a painting digitally. Am impressed with this result. Does not look mechanical to my eyes. Thanks so much for taking part.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17153

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14986/tn_bowlake.jpg

Glad you had fun Jupo. This is good for your first attempt at painting mountains. You have managed to portray the rugged slopes very well and I hope you will be encouraged to try some more mountain scenes.

Thanks for taking part.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16993

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/15615/tn_1.jpg

and these entries --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16994

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/15615/tn_2.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16995

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/15615/tn_3.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=16996

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/15615/tn_4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17087

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/15615/tn_5.jpg

Lovely set of wip images showing a really good progression from start to finish. The final result was well worth the effort and it is good to see that you had useful feedback on the wips as you went along. Very well done and thanks for taking part.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17329

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/10535/tn_Bow_Lake_triad_final.jpg

Like this Ruth. I would not have guessed it was you first snowy mountain painting. Well done and thanks for posting in this project.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17385

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/5199/tn_Mtn_Lake.JPG

Really nice fluid handling of the paint. I see what you mean about the value balance. Seems like everything is compressed into one (at most two) plane. I think that a value sketch in pencil or charcoal or monochrome watercolur would help you to overcome this sort of problem. Have a look at the entry by Dave.t for an example of this. Thanks for taking part .

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17975

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/14541/tn_The_Rockies_%2820_x_14_in%29.JPG

Done during my art class.... not really happy with it... especially the foreground trees.... I think I was too tied up by the ref image... I always have problem loosening up. Well critque and comments welcome

Lovely painting Marvin. The paint quality on the mountains is very nice indeed. Colours are well balanced and values work well. I see what you mean about the foreground. The way you have painted the mountains this picture cries out to have a very loose foreground to act as a frame and to let the eye pass straight over it to the more important parts of the painting. Thanks for taking part.

[Christie]

Originally posted by geof
Regarding these entries -->

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/portfolio_entries.php?proj_id=347&userid=3523

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_bowlk1.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_bowlk2.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_lkagnes1.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/3523/tn_waterfowl2.jpg

Hi Christie,

These entries make a lovely series. I particularly like the natural colours that you have used. They could be turned into a really nice set of cards if you have access to a decent printer. Well done and thanks for taking part.

I do have access to a good printer, but they are far too small to be used as cards (2" x 3" or so). Besides, i framed them up as a 65th birthday gift for my mum.

They were fun to do and led to my being invited to put some work into an art show.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17203

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/15730/tn_project.JPG

I had a lot of trouble getting the snow to look realistic. I'd appreciate any suggestions/comments..thanks :)

I really like the simple treatment you have given this scene Peter. In my opinion it enhances the dramatic lines of the composition. The colours are very nicely laid and the paint is not overworkd. Regarding the snow there are a couple of possibilities: one leave it out, two wash a pale blue/purple wash over any snow that is not in direct sunlight. Either of these approaches would have been compatible with your handling of the scene I feel. Many thanks for taking part.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17634

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/9879/tn_1199bowlakewc.jpg

This was painted as a "rest" from a more detailed painting and I thoroughly enjoyed painting this!!

So glad you enjoyed it Em. Really like the individual rendering that you have produced. Your handling is loose and the colours work so well together. It is nice to see a piece that moves so far away from the reference and gives a personal interpretation to a photo. Thanks for taking part.

[Mikki Petersen]

Thanks Geoff for your kind comments about my first oil pastel attempt. I still think it looks like a crayola drawing, however, I have ordered a full set of Sennelier oil pastels on faith, having been told the good oil pastels are much more satisfactory. I like that they are dust free and the finished work is not so fragile. I too intend to use them for en plein aire. We shall see.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17454

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/17177/tn_BowLake.jpg

It didn't turn out as nicely as I wanted it to. I guess I have to work on my photo renditions.

Hi Vasili, I like this rendering. I think that you have interpreted the photo very well. There is no particular need to go for photo-realistic effects. Some folks like that way of painting and other folks like to bring a more individual approach to their work. I think if I was going to attempt this scene I would do a couple of small graphite thumbnails: one with the left foreground trees in and one without them. I think it is possible that those trees sticking up are blocking the eye from moving into the composition and then pulling it back to the left corner. Like the way that you have rendered the mountains. Thanks for taking part.

[geof]

Hi folks.

I am really sorry for taking so long to comment on your work. I realise that you have put in a lot of time and effort and that I should have posted my comments sooner. Unfortunately, without going into painful details, I have been ill for a good while now. One of my symptoms is the inability to prioritise what I need to do. Perhaps it was a bad time to run my first project, however I did not realise how much work it takes and also I thought I was rather nearer to recovery than I am. Thanks so much for your patience and your support for the project.

If I have inadvertently missed anyones work, please PM me and I will have a look at it ASAP.

[geof]

I do have access to a good printer, but they are far too small to be used as cards (2" x 3" or so). Besides, i framed them up as a 65th birthday gift for my mum.

They were fun to do and led to my being invited to put some work into an art show.

Wow did not realise they were quite that miniature. I bet your mum was thrilled to get them. Glad you had fun. Are you going to post the work you put into the art show and let us know how it goes. :)

[Christie]

Originally posted by geof


Wow did not realise they were quite that miniature. I bet your mum was thrilled to get them. Glad you had fun. Are you going to post the work you put into the art show and let us know how it goes. :)

I shall let you guys see what I am putting in and let you know how it does.

[geof]

Originally posted by 1mpete
Thanks Geoff for your kind comments about my first oil pastel attempt. I still think it looks like a crayola drawing, however, I have ordered a full set of Sennelier oil pastels on faith, having been told the good oil pastels are much more satisfactory. I like that they are dust free and the finished work is not so fragile. I too intend to use them for en plein aire. We shall see.

Hi Mikki. I only have cheap oil pastels, cannot afford any more at the present time. However I have had quite a lot of positive response to my third painting from the family. So who knows - birthday is in July - might be lucky. lol I'd like to know how you get on with your artist quality pastels.

[Mikki Petersen]

Amazing coincidence! Fed Ex just delivered my set of Sennelier Oil Pastels. I had a small windfall so ordered the complete set of 100. I cannot find words to describe these. They are spectacularly rich and creamy, vibrantly colored, beautiful range of colors with lots of lights and darks. It's sort of like holding sticks of paint in your hands. They blend as easily as soft pastels without the dusty mess. I am completely fascinated! Do I recommend them? If you have been working with the cheap stuff, you would go nuts over the artist quality.

[geof]

Originally posted by 1mpete
Amazing coincidence! Fed Ex just delivered my set of Sennelier Oil Pastels. I had a small windfall so ordered the complete set of 100. I cannot find words to describe these. They are spectacularly rich and creamy, vibrantly colored, beautiful range of colors with lots of lights and darks. It's sort of like holding sticks of paint in your hands. They blend as easily as soft pastels without the dusty mess. I am completely fascinated! Do I recommend them? If you have been working with the cheap stuff, you would go nuts over the artist quality.

Oh Dear! I can feel a terrible bout of the "I wantas" coming on rapidly. :crying: :D

[Mikki Petersen]

Geof, if you could get your hands on these you would never let go!

[suzpaints]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=18167

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/18759/tn_wc_mountain_2wc.jpg

This is my first entry in a project. Had a lot of fun painting it. Having a lot of fun seeing all the other entries.

[Christie]

I like the way you have captured the light on this.

[geof]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=18167

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/18759/tn_wc_mountain_2wc.jpg

Hi Susie,

Welcome to WaterColor Forum and welcome to the project. Glad you joined us. Really like your loose handling of the paint in this one and your use of colours is lovely. Looking forward to seeing more of your work on WC.

[Yorky]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=18167

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/18759/tn_wc_mountain_2wc.jpg

This a beauty, Suzie - I just lovethat foreground!

Doug

[Rich]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=18167

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/18759/tn_wc_mountain_2wc.jpg

Nicely done suzpaints! I like your choice of colors!

[krysalan]

Bit of a late entry but here goes.

I started with a quick sketch in oil pastels on a canvas pad but then got to wondering if I could paint over it in oil paint.... well I'll soon find out! Gulp!

The only thing is though I've uploaded a progress image, I'm not sure how it gets into the thread - do I put it up here or does someone else or am I being exceedingly dim tonight?

Blessings

Krys

[Yorky]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=20367

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/18716/tn_Untitled-1.jpg

You made a start, I look forward to seeing the completed painting. I think it is up to you to put your progress image on the thread. I've only seen completed paintings here before.

Doug

[pampe]

Originally posted by krysalan
Bit of a late entry but here goes.

I started with a quick sketch in oil pastels on a canvas pad but then got to wondering if I could paint over it in oil paint.... well I'll soon find out! Gulp!

The only thing is though I've uploaded a progress image, I'm not sure how it gets into the thread - do I put it up here or does someone else or am I being exceedingly dim tonight?

Blessings

Krys

Hope to see the finished one!

Pam

[Alan Cross]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=27882

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/13186/tn_Mountain_lake.jpg

Not really my type of painting but I gave it a try....the scan is dark getting later here.....can't get the sky to go light as it is...oh well you can see anyways...
Alan :)

[pampe]

added a new one today

[pampe]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17374

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/13717/tn_Bow_Lake.jpg


Interesting...we don't often get digitals in these projects....nice addition

Pam

[Sylvielu]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=28219

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/progress/2752/tn_mtlak2.JPG

here's what I've did so far.

[Bubba's Mama]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17023

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_hiddenlakepastel1.jpg

Good heavens, Ms. Peters, is there ANY medium you haven't mastered??? This is wonderful. I love your use of color.

Susan

[Bubba's Mama]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17073

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/7665/tn_BowLake.jpg

This is excellent, Alex. I love the trees. No complaints here.

Susan

[Bubba's Mama]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17101

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1461/tn_Agnes-lake.jpg

Really like this, Rich. Amazing closeup of the rocks.

Susan

[pampe]

Originally posted by Bubba's Mama
Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=17023

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/4054/tn_hiddenlakepastel1.jpg

Good heavens, Ms. Peters, is there ANY medium you haven't mastered??? This is wonderful. I love your use of color.

Susan

thank you , Mam...but I am such a newbie with those chalky things...BUT I love them

[Sylvielu]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=28221

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/2752/tn_mtlak3.jpg

I'm done. I could fiddle with it but I'd better leave well enough alone on this one.

[pampe]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=28221

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/2752/tn_mtlak3.jpg

I think you stopped in time...the mounatins are GREAT...love the purple!

[Donald_Smith]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=18992

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/18046/tn_BowLake.jpg

Hi,

I've only been painting for 2 years, but I think you did a very good job, especially since you did it in water colors.

Don

[Lee Atkinson]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/index.php?cmd=view_image&entry_id=17986

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_StMarysLakePano2.jpg

Impressive made it my background on pc. This is just the type of view I admire.

[Mikki Petersen]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/index.php?cmd=view_image&entry_id=17986

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/347/completed/1046/tn_StMarysLakePano2.jpg

This is a stunning painting! It is light and bright and simply shimmers with the air of Montana! Wonderful!

Mikki