August 11 Paintalong - Questions, comments, paintings relating to AUGUST 11

[Sil in LI]

Originally Posted by cmedford

coastal scenes. Perhaps some people at the beach for interest.
It doesn't matter .... what matters is that Johannes is pulling new tricks out of his hat - identifying things that he needs to teach us. We can paint anything we want on our own. But, for me, if there are some nuggets in a certain painting he wants to do, then I am happy to follow along.

I agree 100%. I'm here to learn, and Johannes is a great teacher.

[Pinklady219]

This is my paint along. I did notice I have a clone on the left side. I had fun doing this one. I learned a lot about rocks and 3d interesting.
Acrylics on a 12x15 stretched canvas.

[jeanetteg]

I just downloaded Saturday's paintalong. They look great. Thanks Joe

[Johannes Instructor]

Originally Posted by jeanetteg

I just downloaded Saturday's paintalong. They look great. Thanks Joe

I am burning them high quality.

[Jacdesusbielle]

Street scenes, seascapes, harbors with boats and reflections ..... i learned so much with all the other paint alongs that I know your teaching will be great with any new scene that we did not do already.

[Pinklady219]

I tweaked this some. In a critique, someone seen an old man in the falls. I think I scooted him out of there. Also, I fixed a clone. All critiques welcome!!
thank you

[totsy]

Street scene with buildings on both sides with stick people in impressionist style...awesome.

[painteriam]

Finally got it done. Oil 16"x20" It was a challenge.

[chalet_dor]

Originally Posted by spudsmom

Here is my version of October Falls from yesterday's paint along.

I couldn't keep up during the sky portion because I didn't have the right block in paints and had to search my daughter's bedroom for hers.

I have been told by my hubby and daughter not to touch a thing on it but would love comments from fellow artists.

Hubby wants it for his office...I might put it on my four season porch..

Thank you Jo for all of your help... I learn something new every day with you!

Sherri

Hi Sherri, thanks so much for showing your painting. It helps me to see others work. I wish more people would post. I spent the evening working on mine. Your rocks looks fantastic. I sure do not know how to paint rocks this is my first time and I feel like an idiot. I think you have done a good job ..........dor)

[chalet_dor]

Originally Posted by painteriam

Finally got it done. Oil 16"x20" It was a challenge.

Oh WoZa Painteriam..............Beautiful painting! Congratulations on a job well done.........Dor)

[chalet_dor]

Originally Posted by Pinklady219

I tweaked this some. In a critique, someone seen an old man in the falls. I think I scooted him out of there. Also, I fixed a clone. All critiques welcome!!
thank you

Hi Pink Lady........you have me laughing out loud! So glad you got rid of the old man! At first I did not know what you were talking about so I scrolled up to see and I saw the face of a dog. He is gone now. Nice work, and thank you so much for posting. Mine is still a work (mess) in progress.........dor)

[chalet_dor]

Originally Posted by Johannes Instructor

Such a beautiful painting but I have a hunch that you painted this one after class! Thank you so much teacher and smiles to you......dor)

[spudsmom]

Originally Posted by dor_

Hi Sherri, thanks so much for showing your painting. It helps me to see others work. I wish more people would post. I spent the evening working on mine. Your rocks looks fantastic. I sure do not know how to paint rocks this is my first time and I feel like an idiot. I think you have done a good job ..........dor)

Dor,

Thank you for your kind words. I think I really learned about making rocks more 3D when I painted along with Jo on the Mountain picture - the one with the trees and logs in the water. As we were doing the mountains he pointed out how to make your mountains look more 3D. I have used some of those techniques in this painting.

When painting or drawing rocks, you must think in 3D terms - a top to the rock, a front side and one side that gives the rock depth. Take a tissue box and set it on an angle so you can see the top and at least two sides - sketch it a few times to ingrain in your brain the three sides you need to get 3D - next work on sketching rocks from your yard in the same manner. Remember practice makes perfect!

Hope this helps.

Sherri

[Johannes Instructor]

Originally Posted by spudsmom

Dor,

Thank you for your kind words. I think I really learned about making rocks more 3D when I painted along with Jo on the Mountain picture - the one with the trees and logs in the water. As we were doing the mountains he pointed out how to make your mountains look more 3D. I have used some of those techniques in this painting.

When painting or drawing rocks, you must think in 3D terms - a top to the rock, a front side and one side that gives the rock depth. Take a tissue box and set it on an angle so you can see the top and at least two sides - sketch it a few times to ingrain in your brain the three sides you need to get 3D - next work on sketching rocks from your yard in the same manner. Remember practice makes perfect!

Hope this helps.

Sherri

This also applies to round shapes such as trees. Putting a little darkness on one side of your bushes and trees will make them look round.

[chalet_dor]

Originally Posted by spudsmom

Dor,
When painting or drawing rocks, you must think in 3D terms - a top to the rock, a front side and one side that gives the rock depth. Take a tissue box and set it on an angle so you can see the top and at least two sides - sketch it a few times to ingrain in your brain the three sides you need to get 3D - next work on sketching rocks from your yard in the same manner. Remember practice makes perfect!
Hope this helps.
Sherri

Thank you Sherri. I am going to practice sketching rocks today. I know that is what I have to make myself do! Thank you so much............I needed the nudge from you........dor)