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March 1, 2018 at 5:08 am #452201March 1, 2018 at 5:12 am #576097
I’ve painted one of the challenges for March, already (the advantage of being the host). I have to decide which of the others to do, so nothing started, yet.
That’s cheating
I’ve made my “to-do list” for the month:
* The landscape painting I was hoping to start last month
* The A&W challenge
* The Plant Parade challenge – purple flowers this month – my favourite colour of flower to paint (after pink)
* A submission for a big exhibition happening over summer – I have until May for this one but I want to start it early. I may have to delay this one though as it involves sketching outdoors and it’s far too snowySo who else is busy?
Kay D - Edinburgh, Scotland
So long, and thanks ...
March 1, 2018 at 12:37 pm #576128You look busy, Kay! I am working on a coloured pencil portrait of my sister. I’ve finished one of the A&W challenges and am deciding whether to do another. I will take a look at the Watermedia challenge, too, to use the new watercolours I’m getting.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 1, 2018 at 12:49 pm #576071KayM – Many thanks for starting a new Thread, Kay.
I like your “to do” list! I should write one of those myself!Penny – your portrait looks as if its coming along well. You could post the ref photo if you would like help on it?
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March 1, 2018 at 1:05 pm #576129Ok, Viv, thanks. I realise it’s not very proficient but it’s practise. I am layering the skin and then need to make it sharper. I will look out the photo.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 1, 2018 at 1:08 pm #576130I may start again.😁. I don’t think I have a likeness. I will try the grid method, I think.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 3, 2018 at 8:15 am #576131Started the snake.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 3, 2018 at 1:24 pm #576132Deciding what medium to use. 🤔
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 3, 2018 at 2:29 pm #576057This is what is on my easel. It is a commission. He would like loons in the water and his dog on the shoreline. Suggestions for placement and improvements. This was done from very old photos.
Sue Ellen Cowan[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
"To create one's own world in any of the arts takes courage." - Georgia O'keefe
March 3, 2018 at 3:53 pm #576098Penny – wow, great work on all those scales. I liked the snake photo a lot, for those hot orange colours.
My challenge painting is done, I tried another quick painting but I don’t think painting quickly suits me, I keep trying but I’m never happy with the result.
Sue – lovely scene, I love those trees. I imagine the dog on the bank moving towards the building, and the loons in the lower left corner, to break up the water area. I’m sure others will have more suggestions! Please keep us updated on what you do, it’s going to look good.
Kay D - Edinburgh, Scotland
So long, and thanks ...
March 3, 2018 at 4:00 pm #576133Yes, I agree with Kay, sue, birds in the lower left will balance against the building. If the dog is on the shoreline, it will be rather small. It would show up more in the foreground in the water.
Yes, Kay, lots of scales – it should keep me busy. I really like the colours, too. Some paintings happen quickly, but others I have to think about.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 3, 2018 at 6:05 pm #576064My dog ‘Flapper’
9″ X 12″ charcoal on Canson’s pastel paper.
Framed under non-glare glass.
PatriciaMarch 3, 2018 at 6:07 pm #576134A lovely expressive drawing. I like it a lot.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersMarch 3, 2018 at 6:08 pm #576065Work In Progress.
My other dog ‘Rufus’
Charcoal on 9″ X 12″ Canson’s pastel paper.
PatriciaMarch 3, 2018 at 6:44 pm #576135Good start, Patricia.😎
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
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