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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "Watercolour Painting: The Culmination of A Lifetime Journey In Art" by Eva Smith 2 days, 12 hours ago
My name is Eva Smith. I’m originally from Leicester, England. My family immigrated to Canada when I was still a baby and we settled in Toronto, Ontario. My husband and I have moved around a fair bit in our f
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Love your work!
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Thank you!
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Wow Eva! Your art is so beautiful and your journey interesting. Thank you for sharing both with us.
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Thank you Laura, I’m very glad you like it!
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Wow Eva, absolutely amazing. I love all of your art, thank you so much for sharing 🙂
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Thanks so much, Zoie!
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Such beautiful work, Eva!!! Thank you for sharing your journey and your process!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Thank you so much, Mugdha, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it all. And it’s wonderful to hear that you watched and loved Babar!
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Sandra, it’s wonderful to know that my work touched your heart, that’s what it’s all about!
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Thank you, Heila!
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Thank you very much, Lin. I’m so delighted to be here!
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Fantastic paintings. Love the style
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Thank you, Pat. I’ve been learning a great deal about painting with watercolours, my style is just getting established!
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Helen, thank you! Ola was a rescue, so the painting’s title is “Forever Home”. Those are my husband’s hands she cradled in, I took the photo just a few hours after we brought her home… she’s still be doing that if she could if was small enough, now she has to cuddle.. LOL
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No worries, thanks anyway! And thanks for making me laugh!
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Thank you, tigarrtistry, your comment is most welcome 🙂
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 5 days, 8 hours ago
#DoodlewashMarch2021 prompts: Potatoes. Did you know that potato blossoms used to be fashionable? Marie Antoinette made them all the rage when she wore one in her hair. Out of all the brush shapes, I find the rigger the hardest to use. I decided that I’d use one to try and get all those potato field perspective lines lined up. Phew! Only took…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashMarch2021 prompts: Potatoes. Did you know that potato blossoms used to be fashionable? Marie Antoinette made them all the rage when she wore one in her hair. Out of all the brush shapes, I find the rigger the hardest to use. I decided that I\'d use one to try and get all those potato field perspective lines lined up. Phew! Only took about 5 times longer than it needed to, lol. I also remembered why I don\'t do perspective too often. It\'s kind of boring. I made some compositional choices that I\'m not over pleased with. One of those case where I fell in love with details but they don\'t really help the overall painting. Medium: Arteza Gouache, Brushes: ZenArt Black Tulip Flat & Rigger, Paper: Hahnemühle Cold Press ‘The Collection’ paper. Photo reference courtesy of jggrz at Pixabay. @zenartsupplies #PostcardsForTheLunchBag @Hahnemühle_USA Putting Potatoes into Perspective-Arteza gouache, Black Tulip Flat & Rigger, Hahnemühle Cold Press Collection paper
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This is a beautiful painting, Sandra!!!
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Thank you so much, Mary!
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Sandra, this is gorgeous and you give us such good information. Most, pretty much all, of my paintings are done with just one brush, a #4 round with a veth pointy tip. Inalso tend to get lost in the details.
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Thank you, Brenda! I tend to do most of my painting with rounds, and though I use different sizes, usually I use one size per painting. I’ve been trying to stop that. You can do some interesting things with the different shapes if you practice with them enough. I was pushing with the rigger. They’re really only meant for long thin lines, like…[Read more]
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Thanks for the information. I have a rigger but really haven’t used it.
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This is beautiful!!
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Beautiful view over the green trees and the violet potato field and the variety of colour nuances.
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Thank you so much, Fatima!
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Wonderful! What a scenery! Love the light int this one, the sun catching those red houses.
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Thank you so much, Migtari!
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Whoa that’s one gorgeous scene!
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Thank you so much, Zertab!
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Fantastic painting, Sandra. I nearly always use a round brush even though I have a flat,a rigger and a sword which I think I’ve used a couple of times.
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Thanks a million, Gary! I find myself using a round most of the time, but it’s a self-imposed limitation. There are definitely times that another type would make things easier.
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Awesomely gorgeous!
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Thanks a million, Susan!
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Wow, stunning.
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A thousand thanks, Victoria!
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This is absolutely gorgeous Sandra!!
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Thank you so much, Lori!
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Sharon Nolfi and
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 6 days, 12 hours ago
#DoodlewashMarch2021 prompts: Caterpillar. Did you know that caterpillars have up to 4,000 muscles? There are 248 in its head!
Medium: Gouache Brushes: ZenArt Black Tulip Paper: Hahnemühle Hot Press ‘The Collection’ paper. Photo reference courtesy of jggrz at Pixabay. @zenartsupplies #PostcardsForTheLunchBag @hahnemuehle_global @hahn…[Read more]Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashMarch2021 prompts: Caterpillar. Did you know that caterpillars have up to 4,000 muscles? There are 248 in its head! Medium: Gouache Brushes: ZenArt Black Tulip Paper: Hahnemühle Hot Press ‘The Collection’ paper. Photo reference courtesy of jggrz at Pixabay. @zenartsupplies #PostcardsForTheLunchBag @hahnemuehle_global @hahnemuehle_artistpapers @Hahnemühle_USA Dovetail Caterpillar-gouache, Black Tulip Brushes, Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper
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This is so pretty. I really like the colors you used
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Thank you so much, Sharon!
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Good looking caterpillar!
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Many thanks, Fatima!
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beautiful
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Thank you, Pat!
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Great caterpillar, Sandra.
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Many thanks, Gary!
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Sandra this is absolutely gorgeous!
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Thank you so much, Brenda!
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So many muscles in such a small animal, explains how caterpillars are so flexible in virtually every direction!
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Isn’t it incredible? I think humans only have about 600 muscles!
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Amazing, Sandra!!!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Awesome!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Oh, that’s a challenging view. Well done!
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Thank you so much, Teresa!
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Beautiful Sandra.
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Many thanks, Victoria Marie!
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Great caterpillar Sandra! 🙂
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Thank you, Lori!
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Gorgeous!
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Many thanks, Priscilla!
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Sandra Strait replied to the topic Cartoons in the forum Pen And Ink 1 week, 1 day ago
These are awesome!
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Sandra Strait replied to the topic Kendo fighting in the forum Pen And Ink 1 week, 1 day ago
Strong image!
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Sandra Strait replied to the topic Pension drawing in the forum Portrait Drawing & Painting 1 week, 1 day ago
Fabulous portrait!
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Sandra Strait recommended the post The Beauty Of Change 1 week, 2 days ago
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, The Beauty Of Change 1 week, 2 days ago
For the prompt of “Reptile” today, I’m popping in with a quick little doodle of a chameleon. I’ve been a bit of a chameleon myself over these past few months while I change up my style a bit. When I first started
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Good for you getting your book closer to done! I finally finished a cover for my upcoming poetry chapbook. Instead of watercolor, it’s an ink painting. Now I just have to wait for warmer weather so I can get it varnished and UV protected.
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Thanks so much, Lisa! 😃💕 And yay! That’s awesome you got your book cover finished. Congrats!
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Charlie you use reference pictures?? Using your imagination is much better. You’ll love it once you get used to it!
Spring is right around the corner. Finally. At least we can walk now that there is no ice or snow, at least here.
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I used to use reference images… now it’s all from my crazy brain! lol This is what I think chameleon look like anyway from sketching from photos previously. hehe And yay for spring!! 😃💕
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I think it is great, Charlie, that you are on a new adventure! Wishing you the very best with your new exploration!
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Aww thanks so much! 😃💕 I really appreciate it!
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What a lovely, happy reptile you’ve painted, Charlie! Maybe a character for a future book? Enjoy your pizza!!!
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Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 hehe… yeah, this little one might end up in a book one day!
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A happy (karma karma karma karma karma) chameleon. That’ll be in your head for days now, if it wasn’t already. You’re welcome! 😉 It’s still strange not having you show up every day and it feels like years since we last spoke, but thank goodness pizza night remains a constant! All the best. <3
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Oh you did that on purpose!!! ARGGH! LOL! That song will never leave now. lol Yeah, I just couldn’t keep the same schedule and still well… attempt to illustrate a book at least. It’s way harder than I thought and taking lots more practice and time, but it’s fun to DO! Hope you’re doing well my friend! 😃💕
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Great. I love your little chameleon, Charlie.
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Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕
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Using you creativity is a boost for you wellbeing, lovely chameleon you created .
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Thanks so much, Fatima! 😃💕 Yeah, it’s fun to play and try new things. Definitely a boost to wellbeing!
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You see to have kept a cheerful perspective after almost a year of sheltering at home. Good for you!
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Thanks so much, Laura! 😃💕 Yeah, my insatiable optimism really helped get me through this. In truth, I’m such an introvert that it wasn’t all bad, but a bit boring. Will be nice to get out and about again one day!
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Love your chameleon and it is exciting each time to see what comes from our pen, brush or pencil. Thanks for your words of encouragement.
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Aww thanks so much, Priscilla! 😃💕 These days, I’m a bit surprised myself as to what appears! hehe Just playing and enjoying the journey. Hope you are as well, my friend!
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Thanks so much, Marisela! 😃💕 The pizza was wonderful as always… and Friday night is the official start of the weekend so it’s always my favorite! And yay to fur babies, though I think ours is definitely spoiled. And Monster sounds like he knew exactly how to sniff out treats and fun! Glad you hear things are on the mend there. The weather here has been a touch cool, but sunny and beautiful. Hugs to you!!
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Hello, Mugdha! 😃💕 Aww I’m glad my little chameleon wasn’t scary for you. Great to see you again my friend! Yeah, it was really cold here and snowy for a week or so and then it warmed up and everything melted. Spring is on the way indeed! I can’t wait! Hope all is well with you!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 5 days ago
I don’t paint plein air (from life) too often. I know I should because you get a better sense of perspective. I decided to paint the view from my living room window. I’ll admit that I had a photo I’d taken earlier on my laptop, taken with a Zoom lens, so I could verify detail, but I tried not to reference it unless I was getting lost. Next…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an updateI don\'t paint plein air (from life) too often. I know I should because you get a better sense of perspective. I decided to paint the view from my living room window. I\'ll admit that I had a photo I\'d taken earlier on my laptop, taken with a Zoom lens, so I could verify detail, but I tried not to reference it unless I was getting lost. Next time, I think I\'ll paint something closer to me, lol. Done with Arteza gouache, ZenArt Black Tulip brushes and Hahnemühle Cold Press Collection watercolor paper. @zenartsupplies @Hahnemühle_USA The View from Across the Lake-Arteza Gouache,Black Tulip Brushes on Hahnemühle Colr Press Collection paper
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Beautiful painting, Sandra. You have an amazing view from your window. Do you mind me asking what state you live in?
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Thank you, Gary! I live in Oregon.
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It lloks like a vert green state. I see lots of national forests on Google earth. I can see why you were so concerned about the fires.
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Yes. Oregon is careful to protect its forests. We haven’t allowed as much building or huge recreational sites like most states have. 2/3 of the state is semi-arid, but the forested areas get lots (LOTS) of rainfall. Fires didn’t use to be a big problem. Between climate change and increasing population though, it’s getting drier every year.
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Fantastic view Sandra, you make beautiful things!
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Thank you so much, Fatima!
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This is so gorgeous!!!
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Thank you so much, Priscilla!
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Your view is gorgeous as well as your painting.
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Thank you, Brenda! It is wonderful to sit and look out on, especially when the birds are active!
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I wish birds were active in my yard. But we do get dragonflies occasionally
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We get those too! We used to get lots of nutria, but they were all removed. I know they’re considered pests, but I enjoyed their visits.
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Lovely, Sandra!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Wow! That’s beautiful and inspiring! I think I will wait until my pear tree starts blooming and then try the view from my window!
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Thank you, Jessica! I can’t wait to see your view!
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What a view and such a beautiful painting!
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Thank you so much, Zertab!
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Wowzers Sandra! This is so amazing! Great view!!
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Thank you so much, Lori.
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Wow, fantastic Sandra.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Extremely Beautiful and Perfect. Looks like a place to retreat..
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Thank you so much, Radhika! I am blessed to have such a beautiful view.
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