WATER - HOMEWORK week 1 - Page 8

Johannes Instructor · #**106** 12-10-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by beart

Okay, after your class, I think I heard this right no hard edges in water. I redid a painting you critiqued yesterday and feel this is better. I'm determined to be your gold star graduate LOL

The colors are a little subdued do to rainy day which is supposed to go on all week.

Is this Webster's Falls?

NorthCarolinaStudent · #**107** 12-10-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CatherineOnTheLake

Hi N.C. Student. This is my first post as a new member. I luv, luv, luv all the beautiful gradations of colour on your white waterlily. I luv the shadows and I luv the subject matter. Way to go! P.S. I'm not that sure about the water itself as I am no expert (and this is why I hope to get into Johannes class on Sat.) - my only thought is that it may have to be a little darker due to the close up nature of your composition. Gee I could easily be wrong however and hopefully I might know a little better after the course is over!

Thanks CatherineOnTheLake, I kind of know I can do flowers, but the water is not quite right. NCS

dddiam · #**108** 12-10-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Susi B

Early Morning Canoe Ride on Lake Louise is a studio painting I completed using a field study and photos. This was done prior to attending your first webinar on composition, or the ones that followed.

Susi,

Your painting is breathtaking. Well done!

Thank you for your suggestion for painting with lighter values. I will keep that in mind for my next painting.

NorthCarolinaStudent · #**109** 12-10-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthCarolinaStudent

Oil. 30"x24" I have been working on this for at least six months off and on. At one point I thought it was done. Any help would be so appreciated. --North Carolina Student

Okay, I tried to add the self-critique--I will try again. I think the water needs something (thanks COTL) . . . don't know what. I think the water lily is okay.

Artglo · #**110** 12-10-2011, 12:48 PM

This is so last minute because I had a problem and was determined to do it. The paintings are too overworked and the water in the first one needs more reflection and movement. Thanks. If this did get in great but if it didn't I'll keep trying. I have only done this once.

Moyer · #**111** 12-10-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moyer

What a winter, no snow at the 3500 foot level, warmer days for December and still out en plein aire painting of this 6X6 oil on board.

Susi B · #**112** 12-10-2011, 02:47 PM

HI Johannes,
Here's the Banff reference photo:

Donald_Smith · #**113** 12-10-2011, 10:13 PM

Well my internet messed up, so I'm going to try and post my painting for week one. This is oil on 18x24 gallery wrapped canvas. I took the photo in 2007. In case you don't recognize it, this is the Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore of Minnesota.

I think it could be improved with more gradation in the water, and adding some of the sky color.

C&C is welcome,

Thanks for looking,
Don
PS: Now if I can find the second week's homework. I had to leave in the middle of the demonstration.

bobbiisme · #**114** 12-10-2011, 11:48 PM

Jo, your demo today was fabulous. It was quite informative and inspiring.
Thank you,
bobbi

Donald_Smith · #**115** 12-11-2011, 09:22 AM

So what was the assignment for Week2? Is it in a different thread? If so, where?

Thanks!
Donald

Rosemarie · #**116** 12-11-2011, 10:08 AM

There is a new thread for Water Homework week 2. Look in the list on the starting page for Wetcanvas Live. The task isn't give yet. Johannes will tell ua on Monday.

beart · #**117** 12-12-2011, 10:55 AM

I got a photo out of the bundle I bought from you. The names wasn't on it. What made me paint this which is my second approach was at my art club someone brought in a painting of Falls and it didn't look real. After painting two of these it seems I have the same problem. The art club painter put black behind the falls which looked to split to me and also I was trying not to go too dark.

Donald_Smith · #**118** 12-12-2011, 12:40 PM

Thanks Rosemarie.

Donald

sylvia · #**119** 12-14-2011, 07:17 PM

water and ice

tedzart · #**120** 12-15-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by edtree

Ted - I really like this painting! It is very restful. I feel the painting would be improved by your working more on the far bank. The transition from water to land is very blunt and does not appear natural. Also, the two main boats look as if they are sitting on top of the water instead of in it. I love the way you have painted the far boats, however, and the work in the foreground is very good in my opinion.

Elizabeth

I really appreciate your comments and suggestions and will consider them as I work on finishing this painting.
Thanks so much - Teddy

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