The Oily Rag...................Come and Chat February 2012

[NancyMP]

Marcia, I keep wondering if introversion is one of the characteristics of a developing artist? I have no troubles talking with these same classmates now, so I did learn some social skills. My father was born socially adept, I think, but my mother always envied her children -- she thought my sisters and I made friends easily. We didn't; it was just that when we made a friend, we kept close to those few friends forever.

Like we are here on the Oily Rag!

[!becca]

Nancy, thank you so much for your kindness about my painting.:heart:

I know, it is wonderful how he narrates the entire thing...and it started me with the habit of asking myself the same questions when I paint...

Yes!!! the original of the "Whee Whee!" piggy commercials.:D

[!becca]

, I keep wondering if introversion is one of the characteristics of a developing artist?I do think it is the MMPI measures these things to evaluate personality types and I think it is an indicator..and when you think about it...art is a healthy way to communicate.

[!becca]

Hi Sandra, :grouphug:

[mtpalms]

Sandra, I cannot begin to know how bad you feel, but I know chronic pain is tiring and depressing on top of having your health compromised already. :(

But when we are feeling low, it's good to be reminded often, that your friends are here for you, even though we can't give more than moral support (and huge quantities of <<<health vibes!!!>>> of course!):heart:

[lovin art]

Sandra, I am looking forward to seeing what you do with that picture. :D

..

Im going to start something today ..... not sure if ill use oils or pastels :D

ha:) , im introverted , ive manners but im also kinda sad i dont go out i dont mix with many people ,ive only a few close friends

im certainly no big social butterfly :rolleyes: :o nor do i care to be one i guess

[NancyMP]

:wave:Hi, Sandra! :heart: One of the things about doing art is the process makes you forget the pain for a while! I'm hoping, praying, and sending such potent vibes to you as well for recovering your health! You're younger than both of my children, and you have got so many good reasons to live a healthier life: Family, and watching a beautiful granddaughter grow up. Joy in the arts: music, dancing, a loving spirit, and of course, art itself. Those great docs need to fix you up!:thumbsup:

Consider yourself hugged and smooched! Forget the icons, I love ya, ya Dagg!

[!becca]

Knowing how stong oily health vibes are...with all of us sending them to Sandra, she should at least have a better day.:heart: Sandra, I am really wanting to see you well for the long run.

[lovin art]

Sandra, I cannot begin to know how bad you feel, but I know chronic pain is tiring and depressing on top of having your health compromised already. :(

But when we are feeling low, it's good to be reminded often, that your friends are here for you, even though we can't give more than moral support (and huge quantities of <<<health vibes!!!>>> of course!):heart:

Yep it is very upseting to me , and I thankyou from my heart for seeing that ... Im also a very smiley person Marcia, well I use to be , :( but the last six months of bad health have taken my spirit of living to an all time Low :o

and Im glad your here , never doubt that for a moment ....:heart:

hi Beccs :heart:

[NancyMP]

I do think it is the MMPI measures these things to evaluate personality types and I think it is an indicator..and when you think about it...art is a healthy way to communicate.

One of the things I noticed about what Dan Gerhartz said is that it's the artist that sees things so deeply...so richly. The artist in us wants to bring that depth of vision to others by communicating his observations about nature. I think it's almost an obligation to share the beauty we see with others. And it's the best payback in the world to see the face of someone we've touched that way the minute they see that particular piece of art that reaches them.

I wish I could have seen the face of that woman who bought my painting last week as she saw it and said she had to have it!:)

[lovin art]

:wave:Hi, Sandra! :heart: One of the things about doing art is the process makes you forget the pain for a while! I'm hoping, praying, and sending such potent vibes to you as well for recovering your health! You're younger than both of my children, and you have got so many good reasons to live a healthier life: Family, and watching a beautiful granddaughter grow up. Joy in the arts: music, dancing, a loving spirit, and of course, art itself. Those great docs need to fix you up!:thumbsup:

Consider yourself hugged and smooched! Forget the icons, I love ya, ya Dagg!


Thats it :o , I consider myself everybit the dag , but I know this ~I love you all too heaps more than words can express :heart: :o , yeah Nance Im to young to be so sick .... so lets hope that they start getting me well I guess Ill know more one I see this other specialist :crossfingers:

your also right Nance about doing art:heart: :thumbsup: , while I was at school everyday it was really good to take my mind off my illness , so thats why today Im going to start that painting of Scarletts feet , something to look forward too :D

[!becca]

Love to you Sandra.:heart: I'm looking forward to seeing your new Scarlett painting.:D

Nancy, I think you are exactly right...and LS has said the same thing...people buy art they make a connection with and I think that can only be enhanced if we as artists commicate what we see and want to say effectivley as possible.

[lovin art]

One of the things I noticed about what Dan Gerhartz said is that it's the artist that sees things so deeply...so richly.

I agree with these wise words .....I think its every bit that Nance I agree hole heartly with all that;)

[!becca]

I agree with these wise words .....I think its every bit that Nance I agree hole heartly with all that;)That is the gift.:heart:

[lovin art]

I think art is totally about making a connection and conveying an emotion to the viewer , how can it not be .... and I also think you have to have a certain understanding to see this in art too ... some people dont have this and I feel sorry for them ...

[!becca]

I think you are right, Sandra....that is what we were talking about with the tapes...he says every thought of the process. As, for the viewer...not everyone loves art...what is wrong with them?

[lovin art]

Love to you Sandra.:heart: I'm looking forward to seeing your new Scarlett painting.:D


yep me too :heart: , I bought same really Lovely paper yesterday for Pastels or I mite try both one in that and oils :D

[!becca]

I think that is a great idea...it pays to experiment.

[lovin art]

I think you are right, Sandra....that is what we were talking about with the tapes...he says every thought of the process. As, for the viewer...not everyone loves art...what is wrong with them?

Gees I mite have to get his vid ... I have Scotts , I dig that dude ....:D

[!becca]

He has two..they are both great and cover different situations. They did make me think differently about my painting process.

[lovin art]

He has two..they are both great and cover different situations.

beccs Im going to study his paintings it will show me how he paints .... :D

[!becca]

... I have Scotts , I dig that dude ....he is very cool too.:D

[!becca]

beccs Im going to study his paintings it will show me how he paints .... :DOk, I will sit back and see if you are right.:)

[!becca]

No art supplies yet and no phone call....I guess I will go clean my palette shortly.

[lovin art]

yep his work is just beautiful , and i dig what he stands for ..... all the he things in Art I love and stand for

truth , beauty and Logic:heart:

[!becca]

Absolutely.:D

If I am off the net again tomorrow, I may paint again, may paint even if I am on.:)

[NancyMP]

Becca, I hope he shows up today! See ya later; I have to go pick up my paintings at the hospital!

[!becca]

Nancy, I am sure he won't come today...just hoping for a call for a schedule sometime this week...with luck.
Good luck with picking those paintings up, it was a great show!!!:clap:

[lovin art]

get this girls:rolleyes: , Iv had 4 people join my blog since I took it off the net how funny is that , strange indeed I think .....:)


nance good and safe trip darling lady :heart:

[!becca]

Sandra, that is funny...some things are amazing...maybe you should put it back on.:D I've decided I likely will keep mine...it helps me keep track of what I do. I do sort of wish I had a different host for my website..but that probably doesn't matter a lot...not focused on worrying about sales now anyway.

[lovin art]

Sandra, that is funny...some things are amazing...maybe you should put it back on.:D I've decided I likely will keep mine...it helps me keep track of what I do.

do you think I should Becc ....:heart:

[!becca]

I do, Sandra, it is a lovely blog...I liked looking there and know others did too.:heart:

[!becca]

Gosh, wonder if it is me or youtube..can't seem to download anything right now...and I have a song in my head I really wanted to hear.

[Improv]

Yay for art supplies!

You can say that again-art supplies are perfect for celebrating a good doctor's visit. She gave me a clean bill of health as far as the diabetes was concerned. My glucose levels were down from 6.3 to 5.7. (Now if she can only find a cure for fibromylagia! :rolleyes:

So after the appointment I went across the street to Michaels (sorry, it was close) and bought some paint. Glad I had a 40% off coupon too! :thumbsup:


Does anyone think today's ad agencies even know what "honorable" means?

Honorable means only half sleazy, not totally sleazy! :p

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Doug, what paint did you buy?:D And congrats on the good glucose levels.:thumbsup:

Honorable means only half sleazy, not totally sleazy! :p
:lol:

[CareyG]

I think I am already done for the day--cleaning a kid's room is not an easy task.

[sidbledsoe]

try mine.

[!becca]

Carey, no room is easy to clean, but you have a point.

try mine:D I would say mine too...but I better make it presentable first.

[Improv]

Honestly , Im sick of being sick :rolleyes: , constantly having no energy, Im what 43 :( and Im falling asleep at the drop of a hat , if I get up and go out Im totally exhusted by the time I get home , my body is in like a state of constant low grade pain which can get quite distressing for me


Welcome to my world! We should start a club, Sandra-Low Grade Pain is Us.
(LGPU) ;) I always say that I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired! :(
Yesterday was a bad health day for me, today is quite good. Go figure. They call me Doug the human yo-yo! :rolleyes:


...cause if you felt like I do and I hope and never wish this on anyone , you would welcome them too ....:cool:

Yup-they be a special bunch of yobos, that's fo' sure! :cool:

Cheers

Doug

[Improv]

Doug, what paint did you buy?:D


For now, I'm using WN Artisans, but am not sure if I'll stay with them after I get some serious practice in for a while. Today I got Cobalt Blue, Yellow Ochre, Dioxazine Purple and French Ultramarine Blue.


And congrats on the good glucose levels.:thumbsup:
:lol:

Thanks. I celebrated by putting a teaspoon of sugar in my coffee! :rolleyes:

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Doug, I guess in a way, being able to support each other here, You do have a club.

[!becca]

For now, I'm using WN Artisans, but am not sure if I'll stay with them after I get some serious practice in for a while. Today I got Cobalt Blue, Yellow Ochre, Dioxazine Purple and French Ultramarine Blue.



Thanks. I celebrated by putting a teaspoon of sugar in my coffee! :rolleyes:

Cheers

DougBeautiful color choices!!!

[NancyMP]

Oh, man! When they were taking my art down today, I ended up with one frame broken into two pieces, and two other frames dinged so much that I'll need to retouch them! And the man told me not to worry, the paintings weren't damaged! That's the last time I will exhibit there! (and in case I didn't use enough exclamation points: &*%$@*%^#!!!)

I only had one inquiry, and when that person was given the price, she disappeared.

It was for this one, which is a 30" x 40", one of the largest there.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Feb-2012/203830-Magic_Morning.jpg

I won't remember the place kindly. I've seen much better hospitals, too.

Meanwhile, I'm tired from carrying them in. I couldn't leave them in the car because I need to take my friend over to do her demo tonight, and she'll need some space for her paintings and her art supplies.

She's not used to seeing a clean house over here anyway... but I did want a little energy to do a little cleaning...:o

[lovin art]

Doug Beccs is right we are a cool bunch of bananas:cat: ..... ok Now that just sounded tway to Ozzie even for me .....LOL :o :D

And yes I have my good days and my bad :o .... mostly when the blood goes in which is weird but I guess my body is reacting to the foreign stuff thats not its own ....

great colors :clap: , whats wrong with staying with them the brand:rolleyes: im loving that brand , one of the best for pigment strength Im finding:thumbsup:

[!becca]

Nancy, that is purely awful and unforgivable!!! I would be mad too. How careless of them.:( :grouphug:

[lovin art]

Nance Im so sorry about the frames :( :rolleyes: , I know how angry and upset Id be too . use all the @%$^&^%#$$ you want doll .... did you tell him off cause i would have :o

bty thats a very prettttyy scene I love the beams of Light .....:heart:

[!becca]

My new equipment is possessed...I sent a photo to print nearly an hour ago...it didn't print so I rebooted and still no photo, so I sent it again to print...nothing, so I gave up...now, nearly 45 minutes later, I have photos printing.:confused:

[lovin art]

dont hit the botton to reprint after that Beccs ~yikes

[!becca]

Sandra, well, the delay wasn't at all expected...now I have two beautiful photos.:D

Have you started your darling painting yet?:heart:

It isn't looking very good for my art supplies to arrive today..I would check the tracking, but I can't access that email right now.

[NancyMP]

Becca, I signed a release holding them harmless for any damage, but I sign those with every art show I go to, and have never had a problem...

I intend to warn the people down on the Paseo how dangerous it is to hang there. It's making me have second thoughts about taking my stuff to the State Capitol for an exhibit...I haven't seen what their legal form looks like, but considering that most of the peeps in there are former lawyers, I have my reservations.

Doug, if I had to cut back on sugar, I think I would have either orange juice, or a piece of chocolate to celebrate a good count! I take my coffee black.

Sandra, I'm eager for you to start your painting, too! Since this will be another day without painting, I'm living vicariously!

[!becca]

Nancy, I know, I only have had one exhibit that had insurance for my exhibit at their facilities...it is shameful what they did.

[Improv]

Beautiful color choices!!!

Thanks, I'm using Johannes Vloothuis's Landscape Palette for oils as a starting point. I'll vary the palette later as I go along like everyone does. Here's JV's palette:

http://improvemypaintings.com/palette.html

I :heart: Dioxazine Purple-even the name sounds so cool! :)

What paints are the other peeps using, if I might ask?

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

I haven't had a call from the service tech either.:( I am concerned because I don't know anything about them...they could be located in Iowa..I have had that before.

[lovin art]

ok Im looking to start my Lovelies , Beccs and Nance you can live through my painting you darling women , I dont want you getting withdrawals my darlin Nance , as soon as I ve something to show I will:D

[!becca]

Oooo, Doug, those colors all look so luscious!!!:heart: I normally use cad reds and yellows as well as prussian blue and black with raw seinna..and of course white.I sometimes add to that. There is a palette sid posted a while back that I saved that sounded just like the most beautiful combination of colors that I plan to give a try one day too.

[Improv]

Oh, man! When they were taking my art down today, I ended up with one frame broken into two pieces, and two other frames dinged so much that I'll need to retouch them! And the man told me not to worry, the paintings weren't damaged! That's the last time I will exhibit there! (and in case I didn't use enough exclamation points: &*%$@*%^#!!!)

How bloody wonderful-a total lack of respect for you, your art work and the artistic process. Not to mention an even larger lack of regard and respect for private property. I bet if they do this to very many of the displayed works that those artists don't have anything to do with them next year. Now that would be poetic justice.


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Feb-2012/203830-Magic_Morning.jpg


Nancy-I love the painting so much that I want to take a walk in those woods! :clap:


Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

ok Im looking to start my Lovelies , Beccs and Nance you can live through my painting you darling women , I dont want you getting withdrawals my darlin Nance , as soon as I ve something to show I will:DI will do it...live vicarously through your art and joy.:D Can't wait to see...really today has not been my most productive days...I need to get back to my time management.

[Improv]

Doug Beccs is right we are a cool bunch of bananas:cat: ..... ok Now that just sounded tway to Ozzie even for me .....LOL :o :D


Oh-is that Oz talk? I thought it was just your royal weirdness! :p ;)


And yes I have my good days and my bad :o .... mostly when the blood goes in which is weird but I guess my body is reacting to the foreign stuff thats not its own ....
Makes sense, the way you explain it.


great colors :clap: , whats wrong with staying with them the brand:rolleyes: im loving that brand , one of the best for pigment strength Im finding:thumbsup:
Are you using WN Artist or WN Artisan WMO? :confused:

I started using Artisan because of my medical problems-figured I didn't need the hassle of turps and other chemicals. But now that I know a bit more, I figure regular oils with walnut oil should do the trick. Plus I'd like to try other brands as well.

Cheers

Doug

[NancyMP]

Thanks, I'm using Johannes Vloothuis's Landscape Palette for oils as a starting point. I'll vary the palette later as I go along like everyone does. Here's JV's palette:

http://improvemypaintings.com/palette.html

I :heart: Dioxazine Purple-even the name sounds so cool! :)

What paints are the other peeps using, if I might ask?

Cheers

Doug

:clap:Ah, a man after mine own heart! Dioxazine purple is one of my very favorites, too. It tones with white to make a really luscious warm gray, and the best thing is that you can make a really rich black from Dioxazine purple and Sap green.

I have some strong color preferences, but I use almost all the 80 colors of my paint collection. For limited palettes, I like WN Winton Sap green, Transparent red oxide (all of the transparent oxides really, but the red adapts to so many situations), Terra Rosa, Yellow Ochre, and Prussian Blue (also a color which covers a wide variety of uses) and Raw Umber. Of course lots of Titanium White. :D

If I limited my palette any more than that, I would feel poverty-stricken! :eek:

[!becca]

Doug, I like WN too....but I have never used the WMOs...that said, it is fun to exlpore other brands and compare.

[sidbledsoe]

i moved this post up because you peeps are posting quicker than i can edit :D

[NancyMP]

Sandra, that bananas phrase brought back a really old song to my head, that my mother used to sing:

:music:Yes, we have no bananas; we have no bananas today!:music:

Very short song, that was all there was to it.

Doug, if you look closely at the painting, I have my two children walking down that path. It's more apparent in full size!

Back to more cleaning up...

[Improv]

Dioxazine purple is one of my very favorites, too. It tones with white to make a really luscious warm gray, and the best thing is that you can make a really rich black from Dioxazine purple and Sap green.


Diox is really different, but in a good way.


I have some strong color preferences, but I use almost all the 80 colors of my paint collection. For limited palettes, I like WN Winton Sap green, Transparent red oxide (all of the transparent oxides really, but the red adapts to so many situations), Terra Rosa, Yellow Ochre, and Prussian Blue (also a color which covers a wide variety of uses) and Raw Umber. Of course lots of Titanium White. :D



It's interesting reading your interest in using 80 colours, then seeing others that swear that you only need RYB and white. To each their own, I guess.


If I limited my palette any more than that, I would feel poverty-stricken! :eek:

Maybe you can get a government subsidy to buy paint stamps? :eek:

Cheers

Doug

[sidbledsoe]

thats a good palette range doug, very close to my main ones too.
wintons and all student paints take a real viscious beating here on wc but i just don't see the problem, most of them are just fine and dandy.

[Improv]

thats a good palette range doug, very close to my main ones too.
wintons and all student paints take a real viscious beating here on wc but i just don't see the problem, most of them are just fine and dandy.

Do you mean JVs landscape palette?

So-would that be a Sid Viscious beating? :confused: I notice that JV recomends Winton Indian Red for landscapes. Guess you could describe the colour as sort of an Earth Red or Browny Red?

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Oh, I forgot to mention I add a cool red to my palette too..

Hi Sid, glad you came to help out.

[!becca]

If I loose my net tonight, I won't be able to show you all my new paint...at least not right away.

[!becca]

Indian red sounds earthy to me. YOu can go to blick online and see the color swatches.

[Improv]

My new equipment is possessed...I sent a photo to print nearly an hour ago...it didn't print so I rebooted and still no photo, so I sent it again to print...nothing, so I gave up...now, nearly 45 minutes later, I have photos printing.:confused:

Sounds like the computer sent the photo to the print spooler (queue) and for some reason it stayed there in hiding why-I have know idea.

You do know that you can check the printer status if you go to the control panel, then click on Devices and Printers, then click on the printer name, then click on "See what's printing" From there you can View, Pause Cancel or Restart your print job. Hope that helps.

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Yes, doug, I know I can check there...I just assumed there were no active documents when the printer icon disappeared from my toolbar... but the delay is impressive.

[Improv]

Indian red sounds earthy to me. YOu can go to blick online and see the color swatches.

Thanks, Becca, but I know the colour, I was just trying to find words to describe it! WN has a colour chart for Indian Red too.

Cheers

Doug

[Improv]

Yes, doug, I know I can check there...I just assumed there were no active documents when the printer icon disappeared from my toolbar... but the delay is impressive.

Was it a large photo? I wouldn't expect a 45 min. wait though-yikes! :eek:

Maybe the little printer gnomes were out to lunch? :confused:

[!becca]

wintons and all student paints take a real viscious beating here on wc but i just don't see the problem, most of them are just fine and dandy.

I liked them when I started painting, but after I switched to artist grade, i found the consistency to be unappealing..but I still have my student grade paintings and you wouldn't know the difference.

[!becca]

Was it a large photo? I wouldn't expect a 45 min. wait though-yikes! :eek:

Maybe the little printer gnomes were out to lunch? :confused:No, I was just printing on plain paper, nothing specatacular...this wireless has had more of a time delay, and I like the print quality fine, just a funny bug I guess.

My office chair was moved earlier and now I can hardly type, still need to find my home position.

[!becca]

Looks like my art supplies won't be here until the end of the day on Wednesday....but I have an idea.:D

[!becca]

Have any of you heard of Friedlander and Hall?

[!becca]

Sid, I have a question for you about this palette....

my plein air palette is much like frank serrano's
yellow and y. ochre, quin red, blue, green, b. siennaI am deciding between ultramarine and cobalt for the blues...I don't think I need any extra deep blues...what do you think?

[lovin art]

Sandra, that bananas phrase brought back a really old song to my head, that my mother used to sing:

Yes, we have no bananas; we have no bananas today!

Nance I know that song ! audrey hepburn sings it in Sabrina :D , one of my favorite movies :clap:

Yes, we have no bananas; we have no bananas today! but we do have the start to some twinkle toes ......:clap: :clap: :clap:

Becc you yacking away chica , Im here now .....:heart: :D I dont know them is it a band ?:D


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Feb-2012/186639-002.JPG

[!becca]

Oh, Sandra, those are adorable toes:heart: You have sculpted them well.

they are supposed to be guitar players..musicians.:D

I am going to see if I can stay here a while this evening..as the clouds are already coming in..you may get some Becca free time again....or not,

[midwest]

The only way I could manage to bring up his portrait from the same ref is to find this (http://mikewimmerportraits.com/photofolio/) on his portrait page. Now you can see why it would be a touch embarrassing for me to show mine! He is one fantastic artist![/QUOT


Nance, is yours the one in the front? Because it is strikingly expressive

[lovin art]

Oh, Sandra, those are adorable toes:heart: You have sculpted them well.

they are supposed to be guitar players..musicians.:D

I am going to see if I can stay here a while this evening..as the clouds are already coming in..you may get some Becca free time again....or not,

Oh thankyou Beccs Im glad you love them:heart: :D , I hope Miss C loves them too ....I loved drawing them , and it didnt take me long to get them down , I think I will paint these in Oils for Carey and of course send it to her when its dry:heart: :D , Ill paint them on Linen or hardboard your choice Carey

Well I hope you get some more net time Beccs:crossfingers: , but if not Ill be around I guess ...:D

[!becca]

I am sure Carey will love them.:heart:

Well I hope you get some more net time Beccs , but if not Ill be around I guess ...that is good to know.:D

[Improv]

Nance I know that song ! audrey hepburn sings it in Sabrina :D , one of my favorite movies :clap:


I like the part where Bogart sits on the champagne glasses! Ouch!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjkB5h_2so&feature=related

[lovin art]

I like the part where Bogart sits on the champagne glasses! Ouch!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjkB5h_2so&feature=related

Doug that would be Willim Holden your thinking of .... :D Ouch is right "butt" he recovers from it ~get it :o :crossfingers: :D

[Improv]

Doug that would be Willim Holden your thinking of .... :D Ouch is right "butt" he recovers from it ~get it :o :crossfingers: :D
I SIT corrected-get it? get it? :lol:

Been a while since I saw that movie. I like how they cut a hole in the hammock for Holden's butt! Guess he got it in the end! :p

Did you see Holden in Born Yesterday with Judy Holiday? Great little movie.


Cheers

Doug

[sidbledsoe]

Sid, I have a question for you about this palette....

I am deciding between ultramarine and cobalt for the blues...I don't think I need any extra deep blues...what do you think?
i would not need both, either one or the other, they are close enough to middle blue, you can add a little green like viridian, phthalo, or perm green lite to ultramarine and get a cobalt blue hue anyway.
Serrano's palette plein air palette is seven colors, aliz crimson, cad orange, cad yellow pale, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, phthalo green, burnt sienna.

[CareyG]

Just scanning through, *but I was totally going to mention Sabrina!!!!* I love love love that movie!! :heart: :heart: :heart:

Both of them, in fact. :D

Sandra, that is a marvelous drawing!! :eek: :heart: And you are so very sweet to offer that. :heart: Do what you want, it will turn out great. :D

Back later if I find energy, Becca I hope your connection remains.

[lovin art]

aliz crimson, cad orange, cad yellow pale, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, phthalo green, burnt sienna.sound Like good colors:thumbsup:

Did you see Holden in Born Yesterday with Judy Holiday? Great little movie.

I think so, I love the black and white days .... you cant beat em!!:D

[lovin art]

Just scanning through, *but I was totally going to mention Sabrina!!!!* I love love love that movie!! :heart: :heart: :heart:

Both of them, in fact. :D

Sandra, that is a marvelous drawing!! :eek: :heart: And you are so very sweet to offer that. :heart: Do what you want, it will turn out great. :D

Back later if I find energy, Becca I hope your connection remains.

:o thankyou Miss C , Im glad you Love it :heart: :D ....its yours and the painting ~thank you again Carey its a fab pair of little feet ....

[!becca]

i would not need both, either one or the other, they are close enough to middle blue, you can add a little green like viridian, phthalo, or perm green lite to ultramarine and get a cobalt blue hue anyway.
Serrano's palette plein air palette is seven colors, aliz crimson, cad orange, cad yellow pale, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, phthalo green, burnt sienna.Thanks heaps, my connection is about like a snale right now..it may improve...I will try the ultramarine and viridian..and I think this will be a fun experiment for me.:D

Yay, already it is better for the moment.:)

[!becca]

Becca I hope your connection remainsthank you, Carey.:heart:

[lovin art]

gees , I have been looking at paint colors .....my mind is boggled , Im turning to mush here .... man its hot here atm its 31 'c Im tempted to put my aircon on but makes it hard for painting , mite wait till its abit cool later tonight

[NancyMP]

Kathie, this first one was mine, and this one (http://mikewimmerportraits.com/photofolio/) is Mike Wimmer's. I hope this comes through, but if it just lands and his web page, click on the left where it says "3 personal" and the one he did of the same guy comes up. It might be a little too photographic for some people's taste, but I like the idea of having very completed parts along with very incomplete parts in a painting.

[!becca]

Sandra, it was comparitivly hot here today too..but not quite like you...we are supposed to get snow here though...themps are dropping...come make snow angels..:D

Nancy, bet you are tired..:grouphug:

Anybody else like Roy Orbison?

Yes, it seems I am still connected.:D At least for now.

[lovin art]

oh Snow angels sounds good right about now , Beccs you lucky thing ....:heart: :D

Ive a shocker of a headache atm , so I mite need to take some painkillers

yep Pretty woman is my fav of his , he wrote some beautiful music that man:thumbsup:

[!becca]

Sandra, I will make one for you if we get that 3 inches.:D:heart:
Sorry for the headache.:grouphug: Hope the meds help...Painfree vibes too you.:grouphug:
I love pretty woman too..his voice was amazing as well as his talent.

Tomorrow is a small painting day for me.:D

[NancyMP]

Becca, you're right; I'm exhausted. My friend was so nervous when she came to my house I gave her some wine, and then took her out to eat. They had a really nice set-up for demos at the Art Guild, and everyone pitched in to make her comfortable. I sat in the front row so that she would be able to see me, and she did a very good demo of painting an onion, but later she asked me if her hands were trembling. I told her that I didn't see the faintest tremor, and only one of the best demos I had seen done. On the way home she said that was the hardest $100 she ever made. I told her the next one would be the easiest hundred she ever made!

She's exhausted and I'm exhausted. Himself just gave me a back rub, which I needed desperately. I'm still shocked about how cavalier they were about my frames when they had a padded dolly to haul them out with!

Tomorrow is going to be a Nancy painting day, and anyone who thinks not will have another think coming!

[!becca]

Nancy, you are a good friend.:heart: I think I know how your friend must have felt...the wine was a nice touch.:D

We can have a little spirit day between us tomorrow.:heart: although one day soon I need to crack down on my office responsibilities.

[NancyMP]

Have any of you heard of Friedlander and Hall?

Apparently, no.:lol::confused:

[!becca]

Apparently, no.:lol::confused::lol: I haven't either...they are supposed to have played in the Chicago area at one time and will be at the little gallery near here...I don't know if I will go or not yet.

[NancyMP]

I have eleven greens, twelve blues, eight browns, two blacks, two whites, three purples, 19 reds, including the magentas, nine yellows, three oranges and three pinks. So I only have 72 colors instead of 88, the others are inadvertent duplicates.

[!becca]

Nancy, that is still a respectable collection...I think I counted something like 56 in my bins, but my art supply order will boost mine a bit.:D

[NancyMP]

I forgot to count my new Indian Yellow! So it's 73.

[!becca]

Nancy, that is very respectable.:D

[NancyMP]

I think I'm crashing, so I better sign off before my head falls into the keyboard!

:wave:Goodnight, Oily Friends! (Becc, I hope you're here tomorrow! :heart: :grouphug: :heart:

[!becca]

Night Nancy, I hope so too!:grouphug: :heart:

[!becca]

Have any of the rest of you seen this sheepherding bunny (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9oPdqIqIns) ?:D

Just finished laying my paint tubes out for my painting experiment tomorrow...Sid...I am assuming that I should include white..I am using your version of the palette.:D I think I will spend some time just mixing and finding some wonderful possibilites....

[!becca]

Sandra, did you put your blog back online? I have been working with the images on mine and was looking at yours too.:thumbsup:

My eyes are getting very heavy...hope to see you all tomorrow.:heart:

[Improv]

Doug, if I had to cut back on sugar, I think I would have either orange juice, or a piece of chocolate to celebrate a good count! I take my coffee black.


I have orange juice and plenty of fruit every day. Doc is fine for now with natural sugars, it's just exceess. Several months ago I cut out sugar in my tea and coffee, no desert except special occassions. Never did eat chocolate or junk food. My doc thinks that it is my bodies inability to efficiently process sugar that is to blame because I can't cut down much more. However, todays Blood Sugar reading of 5.7 is within the normal range. I'll take it.

Cheers

Doug

[Improv]

thats a good palette range doug, very close to my main ones too.
wintons and all student paints take a real viscious beating here on wc but i just don't see the problem, most of them are just fine and dandy.


For now I'm building my palette for landscapes. BTW-JV uses Winton Indian Red, so it can't be too shabby. Have you taken any of JVs Essentials of Painting courses/webinars?

Cheers

Doug

[Improv]

Anybody else like Roy Orbison?

He's :cool:. I got into him again a while ago when I saw a video of Springsteen and John Fogerty (CCR) doing a Roy tune. If you want to check them out:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Springsteen+and+Fogerty+Roy+Orbisson&oq=Springsteen+and+Fogerty+Roy+Orbisson&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=6067l19846l0l20790l36l36l0l23l23l0l251l2039l0.10.3l13l0


Also have you ever heard of Chris Isaak? He has a very similar style, but writes most of his own stuff. He's been around for years.

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Well, guess I am still here at the moment.:)

Thanks for the link, Doug, Springsteen and Fogerty are pretty cool too.. I was just listening to Orbison before hitting my pillow..I borrowed one of his titles for my last SP....love Pretty Woman though.:heart:

[!becca]

Also have you ever heard of Chris Isaak? He has a very similar style, but writes most of his own stuff. He's been around for years.

I'm not placing him right now..but I will look him up...it wil likely spark my memory.

[lovin art]

Sandra, did you put your blog back online? I have been working with the images on mine and was looking at yours too.:thumbsup:

My eyes are getting very heavy...hope to see you all tomorrow.:heart:

Hey Beccs:heart: :D , yes I put it back up , and thankyou chica for admiring my Blog , Im got my appointment already to go see the Specialist in 2 days:eek: , gees my doc works fast ... Yikes ....I need to make a list of questions to ask I guess ...:crossfingers:

Nite all :heart:

[!becca]

Hi Sandra, ends up I am not in bed yet...2 days!..yes make a list and ask lots of questions.:heart: Better to do it all sooner than wait and worry.:grouphug:

[Improv]

Well, guess I am still here at the moment.:)

Thanks for the link, Doug, Springsteen and Fogerty are pretty cool too.. I was just listening to Orbison before hitting my pillow..I borrowed one of his titles for my last SP....love Pretty Woman though.:heart:

SP?

I found another one-country-rock singer named Shelby Lynne doing the Stones Dead Flowers!!! :heart::heart::heart:

Cheers

Doug

[lovin art]

Hi Sandra, ends up I am not in bed yet...2 days!..yes make a list and ask lots of questions.:heart: Better to do it all sooner than wait and worry.:grouphug:

Yes your right Beccs :heart: , my gosh your still up , I bet your in bed now I will have to make a start on that painting of Careys or I wont get it done :angel: ,If I go ahead with this op I want be able to paint for ages or lift heavy stuff ~ughh, they dont give you much time to worry do they :rolleyes: :)

:grouphug:

[!becca]

Doug, yes, my last pianting...think I know of Shelby.:)

Sandra, why won't you be able to paint? I understand the lifting, but then, you probably can't lift much now anyway...So sorry for your issues.:grouphug: :heart:

As you can see, I am still connected.:D The snow line is still about an hour out though....will see how things go through the day.

[sidbledsoe]

Have you taken any of JVs Essentials of Painting courses/webinars?

yes, I watched a couple of webinars.
i have georgian indian and venetian red and they are very nice and strong colors that work great.

becc, white always :D

[CareyG]

I just had such a nice foggy walk. :D

Incidentally, I love diox purple. :heart:

Sandra, wow, two days is pretty fast to see a specialist, all the best with that. :heart: I am still oogling over those cute toes. :D

Becca, I am so glad you are still here, I wish I could play in the snow.

Nancy, that is really terrible about their carelessness.

Doug, not that I know anything about these things, but wouldn't carbs affect your levels a lot, too? I really feel terrible whenever I try to cut sugar or carbs, my levels are supposedly normal, but I am still convinced I have some form of the opposite problem you have. Easier to manage, I guess. :rolleyes: (Doesn't exactly make it easy to lose weight, though!)

~!Carey

[!becca]

becc, white always Of course.:D

[!becca]

Becca, I am so glad you are still here, I wish I could play in the snow.

right now, it is just cold drizzle..:D A foggy walk sounds very nice actually.

I fell back asleep while ago, so I am getting a late start to the day..I suppose I will catch up anyway.:)

[sidbledsoe]

:o !becc and rebecc :D

[!becca]

:o !becc and rebecc :D:lol: were you in my 8th grade math class?:lol: kid behind me always was saying that to me.:D

[!becca]

Sid, hope your day is on the sunny side.:D

[!becca]

There are a few little snow flakes out there now, perhaps the snow has began...though I won't be surprised if it doesn't really materialize at all.

[sidbledsoe]

i still have the maturity/mentality of a grade schooler but i misspent my schooldays in good ol maryland!

[!becca]

Well, it was a fun time...sometimes maturity needs to take a rest...apparently he was your lost twin...

[!becca]

Also had a wonderful art class then, there was always music playing and it was a perfect atmosphere...we also had art shows for all we created there. My teach would rent space downtown and the exhibits were first class...I always helped and remember riding around with him in his van transporting art..i had a huge crush on him anyway.:o He surprised me one year with a special art award at the all school assembly...I thought I was going to faint.:o

[!becca]

I think our snow is going to be a no show...but, the tradio show just had a call from a guy in dodge city saying they have white out conditions there...guess it could still be on its way.


What are you cooking up in the lab today, Sid?

Carey, hope you are working on one of your many art projects.

Guess in a little while I will go experiment with my paint too....big decision here is if I will use OH burnt seinna or WN.:D

[sidbledsoe]

i am doing real scientifical type stuff here with balances and centrifuges.

[!becca]

That scientific stuff has not stuck as well in my mind...but it is fascinating..I had wanted a research degree...even though I was a clutz in the lab...I spilled one vial of acid on myself and was destined to be the only student required to wear a floor length apron the rest of the year..but, in biology I did do better.:)
centrifuges are cool.

Just had a guy call in on tradio with a Jim Beam collection!:D

[!becca]

The light snow has arrived.

[CareyG]

Yay for snow!!

I like hearing about your school, Becca, that is pretty neat. :D That is way cool that they had exhibits of your art and everything.

Sid, don't get too carried away with those instruments. :D

Still not really sure what I am doing today, I feel like I am still in that fog. :lol:

[!becca]

Carey, glad I am not boring you too much..but it was very cool...spent a lot of evenings and weekends with art projects.:)
I know what you mean about those foggy days...I seem to have them too...I am certain something will start to happen soon for you.:heart:

I now have little lines of paint on my palette.:D

[CareyG]

I have this little red laser for my cats to chase, you know.

The other day I discovered that the pups *love* that thing. :lol: :lol: Ajax in particular just goes *crazy* chasing it, it's hilarious, he has mega fast reflexes!!

[sidbledsoe]

i am blinding em wit' science!:D

[NancyMP]

i am doing real scientifical type stuff here with balances and centrifuges.

Hi, Oilies! Sid, I will be doing artistical stuff here today, starting with watching the last half of Dan Gerhartz's "Her Mother's Locket" and finishing with painting all day!:heart:

Doug, SP is shorthand for Self Portrait.:heart: I hope you're feeling all right today! (If not, Dr. Nancy says "Paint!")

Becca,:heart: my friend reminded me last night that she took the Dan Gerhartz workshop back in the 90s - he's been teaching a long time for his age! Thank you so much for the loan, you darlin'! I hope the snow doesn't knock out your dish.:o

:grouphug:

[!becca]

I have this little red laser for my cats to chase, you know.

The other day I discovered that the pups *love* that thing. :lol: :lol: Ajax in particular just goes *crazy* chasing it, it's hilarious, he has mega fast reflexes!!what a cool toy...your animals must be geared to be much faster than mine.:lol: :cat: they wouldn't bother.

[Improv]

Doug, not that I know anything about these things, but wouldn't carbs affect your levels a lot, too? I really feel terrible whenever I try to cut sugar or carbs, my levels are supposedly normal, but I am still convinced I have some form of the opposite problem you have. Easier to manage, I guess. :rolleyes: (Doesn't exactly make it easy to lose weight, though!)

~!Carey

Don't know too much about carbs, but they do include potatoes and bread, right? Both of which I cut out (potatoes) and reduced (bread). But there was no difference in energy level or sugar levels. My body had been operating at far less than peak efficiency the last 5 years because I have had a heart attack, quadruple heart bypass, fibromyalgia (and with it chronic fatigue syndrome) and now high sugar levels. I'm a damn mess, I tell ya! :rolleyes:

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

i am blinding em wit' science!:D:D

[sidbledsoe]

what if there were no more cats (http://news.yahoo.com/cats-world-suddenly-died-145802016.html)?:(

[!becca]

Becca, my friend reminded me last night that she took the Dan Gerhartz workshop back in the 90s - he's been teaching a long time for his age! Thank you so much for the loan, you darlin'! I hope the snow doesn't knock out your dish.
I'm so glad you are enjoying the dvds...and hope they help you develop even more..though you already do beautiful protraits..:heart:
I hope the snow doesn't take me out either...i may try to call that tech in a little while.

[Improv]

yes, I watched a couple of webinars.
i have georgian indian and venetian red and they are very nice and strong colors that work great.

becc, white always :D

Hi Sid-So you use some Georgians, eh? My store only has Georgians in sets, and they are so cheap that I keep thinking there must be something wrong with them. That plus the fact that there seem to be few people talking about them.

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

what if there were no more cats (http://news.yahoo.com/cats-world-suddenly-died-145802016.html)?:(:eek: cats are essential to the balance of the universe...I am really surprised more people have dogs...but I guess I shouldn't be.:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Here is my lively cat this morning...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2012/100116-_DSC7823copy4.jpg

[!becca]

And, Hi Doug! I started with georgians..

[mtpalms]

:wave: Good Morning Oillies!!!

SP?

I found another one-country-rock singer named Shelby Lynne doing the Stones Dead Flowers!!! :heart::heart::heart:

Cheers

Doug

I love this one with her and Peter Wolf!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPN9EV7azio

I am not even going to utter the 'P' word, becauze it seems very unlikely that I will get any in. Rain is forecast for this afternoon, I love the way the desert smells when it rains! It's like a big Aromatherapy diffuser! :heart:

[MarkMark]

Ithas been snowing, great day out on Sunday sledging with kids. THe road however are dangerous and Im terrified taking the boy back and forth from school.
THe little lady is ill with some sort of tunmmy bug, really I will spare you the gory details. I was hoping to have the day in the studio but alas was looking after my baby. Did get to see a couple of episodes of NCIS and CSI which I had recorded and watched as she sleapt next to me.
Am going to try and get out in the studio later tonight after they are in bed, the heater is on all the time now in the studio to keep it warm

[!becca]

Hi Marcia..sorry for no time to paint..the desert is special.

We have a white ground here now.

[!becca]

HI Mark, hope you get some studio time and health vibes to your house.:)

[NancyMP]

what if there were no more cats (http://news.yahoo.com/cats-world-suddenly-died-145802016.html)?:(


Sometimes it's worth pondering...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2012/203830-Garfield_2.7.12.gif

[Improv]

Doug, SP is shorthand for Self Portrait.:heart: I hope you're feeling all right today! (If not, Dr. Nancy says "Paint!")


SP= AHA!! I see said the blind man! :cool:

Thanks for asking, yes I'm feeling purty goodly. Cold sunny day, got some good sleep-can't complain.

Cheers

Doug

[NancyMP]

Hi Sid-So you use some Georgians, eh? My store only has Georgians in sets, and they are so cheap that I keep thinking there must be something wrong with them. That plus the fact that there seem to be few people talking about them.

Cheers

Doug

I like 'em.:D They come in big tubes and the colors are as "George-ous" as they need to be. I have Rose Madder Quinacridone and Permanent Rose by them. It is strange to have both Georgians and Vasaris in the same drawer but I do!

[lovin art]

Carey her little feets are cutsie .:clap: .... I will get stuck into that today :heart: , keep your fingers crossed for that docs app....

Sid you have always blinded me with your handsomeness and your niceness ....:angel:

Cute pic Becc.....hes so fluffy !!!!:heart:

[!becca]

Doug, didn't get your question last night..so glad you are feeling well today.

Nancy, isn't it true...it's not the paint, but the handling of it.:heart:

[Improv]

And, Hi Doug! I started with georgians..

I think they make student grade and artist grade paints, right? WHich ones did you have, Becca and whatcha' think of 'em?

Cheers

Doug

[NancyMP]

I'll come back later, but the muse calls her siren call!

[lovin art]

Georgians

I have the Venetian red in it , love it ' its great for making believable skin shadows

[midwest]

Kathie, this first one was mine, and this one (http://mikewimmerportraits.com/photofolio/) is Mike Wimmer's. I hope this comes through, but if it just lands and his web page, click on the left where it says "3 personal" and the one he did of the same guy comes up. It might be a little too photographic for some people's taste, but I like the idea of having very completed parts along with very incomplete parts in a painting.

His work is amazingly realistic. I especially like the fantasy children's portraits.

Your portrait has a deft, painterly touch that I really like.

[lovin art]

I think they make student grade and artist grade paints, right? WHich ones did you have, Becca and whatcha' think of 'em?

Cheers

Doug


yes artist one would be the best , i m not Becc of course sorry , but im sure she will say :D

[lovin art]

I'll come back later, but the muse calls her siren call!

ill call you with one of my mothers huge shells , living at the sea has its good points:D :heart:

[!becca]

I think they make student grade and artist grade paints, right? WHich ones did you have, Becca and whatcha' think of 'em?

Cheers

DougI had the student grade and I was just starting back into oils...they worked well for me at the time...locally artist grade paints aren't even availble in our stores...but after useing WN artist grade, I wasn't as pleased with the consistancy of the studen grade..but they would mix like any other paint...probably have a lower pigment load.

[!becca]

Hi Sandra, how are you feeling today?:heart:

[lovin art]

:wave: Good Morning Oillies!!!



I love this one with her and Peter Wolf!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPN9EV7azio

I am not even going to utter the 'P' word, becauze it seems very unlikely that I will get any in. Rain is forecast for this afternoon, I love the way the desert smells when it rains! It's like a big Aromatherapy diffuser! :heart:

The beach is like that too..:thumbsup: .. smells so Lovely nothing quite like it ... I wont mutter that P word around you then , Ill say Pizza instead ...:heart: :D

[stapeliad]

Sandra i :heart: the feet!
Becc I :heart: Toby!

I picked up a tube of Georgian Venetian Red a couple of weeks ago just because my BFF Sid likes it, that's saying something because I normally do not buy student paint... but I like my Gamblin better and i could see an obvious difference in pigment load. The color between the 2 is the same. The Georgian might be easier to control just because it is much weaker...venetian red is a very strong color typically.**

**synthetic. the natural venetian red is more transparent.

note to carey: train wreck. :rolleyes:

[Improv]

:wave: Good Morning Oillies!!!

I love this one with her and Peter Wolf!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPN9EV7azio

Thanks, Marcia, very soulful tune. I hadn't thought about Peter Wolf for ages. I had to think who he was, then I remembered-J. Geils Band "Full House" :thumbsup::cool:

And sweet Shelby-Queen of the honky tonks, but oh so soulful. She sings it like she means it, and that's good enough for me.

There's another blonde-middle age Texas country rock lady that's real good, but I can't for the life of me remember her name! I seem to recall that she came up with some Texas singer-songwriter types like Townes Van Zandt and Joe Ely.

Cheers

Doug

[lovin art]

Hi Sandra, how are you feeling today?:heart:

I have been sleeping so much Beccs:heart: its not funny , its 3.30 here I woke up and wanted to say hi to you all ... :wave:

Im going to Pizza today if it kills me ....:D :lol:

[Improv]

I have the Venetian red in it , love it ' its great for making believable skin shadows

What's texture of the paint? Stiff? Velvety smooth? (And please don't say "Buttery" that word has become almost meaningless-like "user friendly" :lol:

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Sandra i :heart: the feet!
Becc I :heart: Toby!

I picked up a tube of Georgian Venetian Red a couple of weeks ago just because my BFF Sid likes it, that's saying something because I normally do not buy student paint... but I like my Gamblin better and i could see an obvious difference in pigment load. The color between the 2 is the same. The Georgian might be easier to control just because it is much weaker...venetian red is a very strong color typically.

note to carey: train wreck. :rolleyes:Hi Jessica!:heart:

[Improv]

I had the student grade and I was just starting back into oils...they worked well for me at the time...locally artist grade paints aren't even availble in our stores...but after useing WN artist grade, I wasn't as pleased with the consistancy of the studen grade..but they would mix like any other paint...probably have a lower pigment load.

Ok-I am now officially confused. Are we talking WN or Georgian?

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

I have been sleeping so much Beccs:heart: its not funny , its 3.30 here I woke up and wanted to say hi to you all ... :wave:

Im going to Pizza today if it kills me ....:D :lol::lol: I wish I were going to Pizza for real today...it has been off my menu now for about 4 months.:( Glad you dropped in to say hi!:heart:

[lovin art]

Hia J:heart: :wave: , Awwh Thankyou Babe ...:o :D its a great ref , how could I not draw and paint them , great practice !!!

Lex is now in her own little bed:heart: its so cute I will have to get a pic for you , its so adorable

[!becca]

Ok-I am now officially confused. Are we talking WN or Georgian?

Cheers

DougOk, I started with the georgian student grade..it is lower in pigment load than the WN artist grade...I love the WN artist grade, but the georgian would work in mixes fine...hope that makes sense to you now.

[lovin art]

What's texture of the paint? Stiff? Velvety smooth? (And please don't say "Buttery" that word has become almost meaningless-like "user friendly" :lol:

Cheers

Doug
ok its a cross between butter like velvet but full bodied and quite mature , all in all I would say a fine vintage ....are we talking paint or wine here ?:D

[!becca]

Lex is now in her own little bed its so cute I will have to get a pic for you , its so adorable
share.:heart:

[lovin art]

:lol: I wish I were going to Pizza for real today...it has been off my menu now for about 4 months.:( Glad you dropped in to say hi!:heart:


well I hope you get to pizza with us sooner then later .... :heart: :D :lol: i feel for ya beccs

[!becca]

Sandra, that pizza yes:heart:...other pizza...no.:(

[!becca]

Sandra, are you going to paint, excuse me...pizza those feet today?:D

We could make this a mini spirit day.:heart:

[CareyG]

Mark, yay for snow, but too bad for those roads and sicknesses.

Becca, that is a very energetic cat. :cat: :lol: About the activity level of mine.

Jessica, oh I know. :rolleyes:

Doug, I don't know how it all works exactly, but carbohydrates get turned into gluclose, I know diabetics often have to watch not only sugar but carb intake.

[!becca]

Becca, that is a very energetic cat. About the activity level of minehope your energy is back soon.:) If not, I hope you are as comfortable as tob.:D



Jessica, oh I know
:confused:

[Improv]

Ok, I started with the georgian student grade..it is lower in pigment load than the WN artist grade...I love the WN artist grade, but the georgian would work in mixes fine...hope that makes sense to you now.


Thanks, Chief! :D

[!becca]

Thanks, Chief! :D:clap:

[Improv]

I like 'em.:D They come in big tubes and the colors are as "George-ous" as they need to be. I have Rose Madder Quinacridone and Permanent Rose by them. It is strange to have both Georgians and Vasaris in the same drawer but I do!

Whatever works for you. I've got Gibson and Fender guitars, but I've also got some $20 pawnshop specials.

Cheers

Doug (Stick inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again!)

[lovin art]

Sandra, are you going to paint, excuse me...pizza those feet today?:D

We could make this a mini spirit day.:heart:

:D :heart: Yes Im going to pizza them little footsies ...yay for mini spirit day Nance is in isnt she ....:D :clap:

Carey yes my dad has sugar , so he has to watch how much he eats of that kinda of cabs , example eat sweet potatoes over normal ones as it takes longer for your body to break down the carbs and is better for you ... some fruits are the same also , I know this only because my dads one a diebetic ... he lost about 6o kgs from it , cut out carbs and live on protein and I drop weight like a scone

prob is im cravinging the sugar atm for any energy I can get so Im heavery then normal :D

[!becca]

Yes Im going to pizza them little footsies ...yay for mini spirit day Nance is in isnt she ....

:clap: :heart: yay, yes Nancy is in!!!:heart:

[lovin art]

thats great then :heart: :D , Ill go back to sleep for abit then get up and start mixing some paint in the daylight ....

see you soon girls!:wave:

[!becca]

See you later, Sandra!!:wave: :heart:

[Improv]

thats great then :heart: :D , Ill go back to sleep for abit then get up and start mixing some paint in the daylight ....

see you soon girls!:wave:

AHEM! Cough! Cough!

Goodnight, Sandra! :D

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

I finally have painted today..a little 5x7 and I think it needs more work, I can't achieve the depth I would like, but my eyes need a rest...and, I now need to do laundry because I managed to get paint all over myself...again.:rolleyes:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2012/100116-_DSC7831copy4.jpg

[!becca]

Sid, I did really like that palette, and I can see how it would be amazing to use for landscapes...thanks.:D

[lovin art]

theres always something to distract us isnt there:D Beautiful Rose Becc...:heart:


I finally have painted today..a little 5x7 and I think it needs more work, I can't achieve the depth I would like, but my eyes need a rest...and, I now need to do laundry because I managed to get paint all over myself...again.:rolleyes:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2012/100116-_DSC7831copy4.jpg

[!becca]

Thank you, Sandra.:heart: I am looking forward to seeing your toes.:D then it will be toes and rose.

[!becca]

I am having a truffle and wine for my break. I earned it...

[sidbledsoe]

I picked up a tube of Georgian Venetian Red a couple of weeks ago just because my BFF Sid likes it, that's saying something because I normally do not buy student paint... but I like my Gamblin better
when j said:
Do I need to shell out the $4 for georgian v red? So I can compare, you know...it looks pretty fiery.
good ol' faithful and trustworthy sid replied:
I don't think you are in need of any more earth reds J, you have a good stockpile already
georgian venetian red ...$4
Gamblin venetian red ....$6
Sid's advice ....$priceless$
:lol:
(send it to me and i will gladly send a tube of winsor newton venetian red in exchange, it just isn't as red)

[lovin art]

yes Beccs :heart: "THE ROSE AND THE TOES" that rhymes :D , Ive yet to get Elle to school and have breakfast , but soon Ill make a start ...

[NancyMP]

Sid, here's how I want my nails done when you start your manicure bizness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si3XBu1V7Vk

[!becca]

HI Sid!:D

Sandra, take your time.:)

[sidbledsoe]

hi becc and rebecc!
sandra, nance, stapsie, carey
and all other oil :heart: 'ers
careful with your pigtails, I got ink!:eek: :D

[!becca]

hi becc nance sandra carey stapsie and rebecc!:D

How did your lab proceedure turn out?

[sidbledsoe]

i am back at it after taking my mother to a hospital visit, will be here a little late today.

[!becca]

hi becc and rebecc!
sandra, nance, stapsie, carey
and all other oil :heart: 'ers
careful with your pigtails, I got ink!:eek: :D:lol: already painted them.

what do you think of my rose? I think it has a van gogh quality.

[!becca]

Sid, hope you and your mom are both ok.:grouphug: I wil be here a little late too..if I don't lose my connection.

[sidbledsoe]

yes, sorry, the texture of the paint in that rose is very attractive.

[!becca]

Thank you, sid, and thanks for the palette idea.:heart: You've had a busy day.

[Improv]

I can't achieve the depth I would like,

Maybe try some palette knife work?

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Now, I have homemade veggie soup on the stove.:D

[Improv]

(send it to me and i will gladly send a tube of winsor newton venetian red in exchange, it just isn't as red)


Winsor VR looks like a cousin of WN Indian Red, only a bit redder. (This was looking at the Artist Oils colour chart on their website)

Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Doug, i used my sables, the rose is only about 3 inches across.

[Improv]

yes, sorry, the texture of the paint in that rose is very attractive.

What Sid said! I like that quasi 3d Impasto look thingy!
Spring flowers are bloomin' and Becca's got em! :lol:

Cheers

Doug

[Improv]

Now, I have homemade veggie soup on the stove.:D

Don't forget the mandatory 1 mug of salt ala Campbells soups. Can you IMAGINE eating soup with 33 % salt? :eek: My BP is going up just thinking about it! :mad:

Enjoy your veggie soup Becca! :D

Cheers

Doug

[CareyG]

Ohh Becca, I would soooooo love that soup!! I don't want to make dinner. :( I am tired. I had what should have been a filling lunch and I am hungry. :( Did I mention I am tired?

Becca, your rose looks luscious, wonderful paint strokes and pretty colors. You make me wish I could do alla prima, I am never satisfied with alla prima.

[!becca]

What Sid said! I like that quasi 3d Impasto look thingy!
Spring flowers are bloomin' and Becca's got em! :lol:

Cheers

Doug:D

[Improv]

Doug, i used my sables, the rose is only about 3 inches across.


'k, then I guess you build up the roses with the sables.

Cheers

Doug

[stapeliad]

good ol' faithful and trustworthy sid

this is exactly why you are my BFF. :smug:

I don't have V red in WN. It's not as red? I think i like it more red.

Sid's advice ....$priceless$

Sid you know this oily girl cannot resist those earth colors. :o

[Improv]

I don't have V red in WN. It's not as red? I think i like it more red.

Hi Jessica, here is the WN V red:

http://www.winsornewton.com/products/oil-colours/artists-oil-colour/colour-chart/


Cheers

Doug

[!becca]

Ohh Becca, I would soooooo love that soup!! I don't want to make dinner. :( I am tired. I had what should have been a filling lunch and I am hungry. :( Did I mention I am tired?

Becca, your rose looks luscious, wonderful paint strokes and pretty colors. You make me wish I could do alla prima, I am never satisfied with alla prima.Carey, so sorry you are tired..you can come have dinner with us...my husband has been asking about eating since 3 oclock...I did serve him lunch.
So nice that you like my rose.:D

[sidbledsoe]

yes stapsies you are a down to "earth" gal for a new yawk city gal that's fer sure!

[sidbledsoe]

i am doing a challenge painting now but i aint showin it til its done,
along with a couple others that are in progress that should have been done a long time ago

[!becca]

i am doing a challenge painting now but i aint showin it til its done,
along with a couple others that are in progress that should have been done a long time agoYay that you are painting...I can wait until it is finished...but look forward to the unveiling.:D

[stapeliad]

Becc in order to cook i have to wash dishes and i just dont want to do that...so i am coming over too.

[!becca]

Hi Jessica, I have the V red in WN and have used it and any other numvber of earths for skin tones...never achieved what I had hoped for....that is your areana for sure.:thumbsup:

[!becca]

Becc in order to cook i have to wash dishes and i just dont want to do that...so i am coming over too.:clap: yay, I would love to have you!!!

[sidbledsoe]

Don't forget the mandatory 1 mug of salt ala Campbells soups. Can you IMAGINE eating soup with 33 % salt? :eek: My BP is going up just thinking about it! :mad:

Enjoy your veggie soup Becca! :D

Cheers

Doug
i got a philly pretzel yesterday and scraped enough rock salt off of it to keep the snow off of my sidewalk!:D

[sidbledsoe]

stapes has to fix her cabinet door before she is allowed to go to kansas.

[stapeliad]

yes stapsies you are a down to "earth" gal for a new yawk city gal that's fer sure!

YEAH!!

I have some cool paint samples to put in the mail for you. Weird stuff. I think you'll like it. :D

[stapeliad]

stapes has to fix her cabinet door before she is allowed to go to kansas.

its still broken. :crying:

[sidbledsoe]

i wish i could fix it for you.

[stapeliad]

i got a philly pretzel yesterday and scraped enough rock salt off of it to keep the snow off of my sidewalk!

when you come to central park we'll see if we can find the cheeze pretzel guy...imagine...a pretzel that's wrapped around melty cheeze.

[!becca]

stapes has to fix her cabinet door before she is allowed to go to kansas.no she doesn't.:D

And, salt isn't usually a problem for me...but I am sparing with it anyway.

[stapeliad]

i wish i could fix it for you.

you can but I would still have to wash my dishes first.

[stapeliad]

no she doesn't.

:heart: :heart: :heart:

[Improv]

i got a philly pretzel yesterday and scraped enough rock salt off of it to keep the snow off of my sidewalk!:D

:eek:

Well, at least your insides won't ice up! :p

[sidbledsoe]

nope, just ate a thick stack of pringles here at my desk too!

[!becca]

nope, just ate a thick stack of pringles here at my desk too!:eek: maybe you should come for soup too.:lol:

[!becca]

And, I have snow.:D Not a lot, but the ground is white.

[Improv]

And, I have snow.:D Not a lot, but the ground is white.

Ask Sid if he can send a box of pretzels for your front walk! That should do the trick!

:thumbsup:

[!becca]

Still haven't heard from my service tech...good thing things started back up when they did.:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Ask Sid if he can send a box of pretzels for your front walk! That should do the trick!

:thumbsup:no salt on the ground here..I have struggled enough with my plant life this past year thank you.

[lovin art]

Its bloody hot here ..... arrgghhh I hate heat:o ....I cant function at the best of times in the heat :rolleyes: ,but atm I am so wacked

[!becca]

Sandra, sorry for your heat..wish I could send some of this cool air your way...

[Improv]

no salt on the ground here..I have struggled enough with my plant life this past year thank you.

What you need is sand Or even better, Sandy from Oz! :)

[stapeliad]

i just had a calendar pop up telling me I am 291 weeks overdue for a meeting!! :lol:

(it sounds about right)

[Improv]

i just had a calendar pop up telling me I am 291 weeks overdue for a meeting!! :lol:

(it sounds about right)

Better late then never? Ehh-not so much! :music:

[!becca]

i just had a calendar pop up telling me I am 291 weeks overdue for a meeting!! :lol:

(it sounds about right):lol:my calander is bananas too.

[sidbledsoe]

i cleaned my toilet the other day with a polident tablet.

i heard that it works better than the wicked toilet bowl cleaner stuff which has strong sodium hydroxide in it that will burn you if you get it on your skin.

[!becca]

Toby is still napping, he is laying here snoring.:D

Doug, Sandra is always welcome here.

[!becca]

i cleaned my toilet the other day with a polident tablet.

i heard that it works better than the wicked toilet bowl cleaner stuff which has strong sodium hydroxide in it that will burn you if you get it on your skin.What a novel idea...but I bet it doesn't work on hard water...

[sidbledsoe]

no it does work with hard water, let me find the link.

[CareyG]

Sid, you can clean my toilet any day.

Jessica, I think I am that overdue for a lot of things.

Sandra, heat is the worst. :( :(