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Les Grindey

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  • Profile picture of Sandra Strait

    Sandra Strait commented on the post, TUTORIAL: Using Negative Shapes for Positive Fixes 2 years, 6 months ago

    Thank you, Laura! I like the shapes you get lurking in the background with this technique. I’ve been known to go the gesso route sometimes too though!

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    Les Grindey recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “Life Changing Art” by Jean Haines 2 years, 6 months ago

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    Les Grindey recommended the post Breakfast With A Toucan 2 years, 6 months ago

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    Yvonne Reeder replied to the topic Beginner FOOD Tutorials in the forum Group logo of Beginners to WatercolourBeginners to Watercolour 2 years, 6 months ago

    @Sandra-Strait  You’re welcome!  Popcicles are so worthy of painting, aren’t they? 😬

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    Les Grindey recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “Carrying On The Family Tradition” by Sophia Czarkowski 2 years, 6 months ago

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    Les Grindey recommended the post Standing Under The Eiffel Tower 2 years, 6 months ago

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    Yvonne Reeder replied to the topic Beginner ART BITS of Interest in the forum Group logo of Beginners to WatercolourBeginners to Watercolour 2 years, 6 months ago

    Nicola Blakemore has some words of wisdom for us as beginners. ❤️

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    Mary Roff posted artwork 2 years, 6 months ago

    8.4.18 Famous Monument 8.4.18 Famous Monument img648

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    8.4.18 Famous Monument 8.4.18 Famous Monument img648
    8.4.18 Famous Monument 8.4.18 Famous Monument img648
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      Vicki Murray replied 2 years, 6 months ago

      Nice sky

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        June Hadaway replied 2 years, 6 months ago

        This is beautiful. I fly a flag everyday. Monuments and tributes like this are so very special.

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          Mary Roff replied 2 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks, June!

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        Mary Roff replied 2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, Vicki.

    • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
      Sandra Strait replied 2 years, 6 months ago

      I love the way the sky sort of mists over the monument!

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        Mary Roff replied 2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, Sandra.

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      Les Grindey replied 2 years, 6 months ago

      hi Mary I like this one

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        Mary Roff replied 2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, Les.

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    Yvonne Reeder replied to the topic Beginner TECHNIQUE & ISSUES Tutorials in the forum Group logo of Beginners to WatercolourBeginners to Watercolour 2 years, 7 months ago

    Jarnie Godwin Art demonstrates a realistic apple leaf.

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    Les Grindey recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “How To Paint A Simple Rural Scene In Watercolour” by Tim Wilmot 2 years, 7 months ago

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    Les Grindey commented on the post, Tutorial: "The Reluctant Plein Air Painter" with Angela Fehr 2 years, 7 months ago

    Another great video to learn by .

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    Marieanne posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

    Took this to the framer yesterday. What fun! IMG_20180709_212506_825

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    Took this to the framer yesterday. What fun! IMG_20180709_212506_825
    Took this to the framer yesterday. What fun! IMG_20180709_212506_825
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      Sandra Strait replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Lovely!

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      Mary Roff replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Beautiful!

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        Marieanne replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you everyone.

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    Quinn Piper posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

    small iceberg july26

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    small iceberg july26
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      Les Grindey replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      you have the brush movement of a oil painter . which I have done for many years now learning water color .nice painting I would like to see it as a large picture

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        Quinn Piper replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you very much, Les!

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          Les Grindey replied 2 years, 7 months ago

          You are welcome like the style

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            Quinn Piper replied 2 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

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    Lisa Spangler commented on the post, QoR WATERCOLOR REVIEW: QoR Mini Palette, Watercolor Grounds, And More! 2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Sandra! I’m back from vacation and the pans were sitting out on my desk drying for a week. It’s been in the 100’s here — the air conditioner is set on 81 but the office where my desk is gets up to 85 most days — and I’m super happy to report that they rewet just fine!!! YEAH!!!! I ordered the mini set so I could try them outside and will report…[Read more]

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    Les Grindey recommended the post Tutorial: How To Paint A Lion On A Watercolor Postcard 2 years, 7 months ago

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    Susan Cuss posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

    #WorldWatercolorMonth Day 22: Under The Sea
    I’m posting early as I’ll be away without internet. I’ll try to catch up once I return. 22 001-001

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    #WorldWatercolorMonth Day 22: Under The Sea I\'m posting early as I\'ll be away without internet. I\'ll try to catch up once I return. 22 001-001
    #WorldWatercolorMonth Day 22: Under The Sea I’m posting early as I’ll be away without in
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      Sandra Strait replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      I love your oranges!

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        Susan Cuss replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Sandra! Heading out shortly on our vacation. Have a good week.

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          Sandra Strait replied 2 years, 7 months ago

          Have a great, good time!

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      June Hadaway replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Very nice Susan

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    Mayleen Laico posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

    “The Edge of the Garden”… Daniel Smith Watercolors on Arches Journal… 8.5” x 5.5″… IMG_3431

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    \"The Edge of the Garden\"... Daniel Smith Watercolors on Arches Journal... 8.5\" x 5.5\"... IMG_3431
    “The Edge of the Garden”… Daniel Smith Watercolors on Arches Journal… 8.5&#8
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      Everetts Watercolors replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Great job. Variety of shapes, color and values.

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you so much 🙂

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      Mary Roff replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Beautiful poppies, Mayleen!!

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you Mary!!! 🙂

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      June Hadaway replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Beautiful

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you!!! 🙂

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      Sandra Gilbert replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Oooooh, you captured the crinkly, crepy feel of poppies really well.

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you Sandra!!! 🙂

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      Shar Kennett replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Agree with Sandra; I can just feel the petals.

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you so much!

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      Paul A Collins replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      You caught the delicate nature of the poppies

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you! 🙂

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      Janet Salmons replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Beautiful!

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you Janet!!! 🙂

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      Les Grindey replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Mayleen I have been looking at your flower pictures and they are beautiful . love the poppy’s

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        Mayleen Laico replied 2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you so much, Les!!! 🙂

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    Janessa Sanio posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

    Yup. I use it in my landscape work. They’re great for for foliage and trees. Here’s one of my painting where I used a fan brush 2018-07-14 12.49.29 1

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    Yup. I use it in my landscape work. They\'re great for for foliage and trees. Here\'s one of my painting where I used a fan brush 2018-07-14 12.49.29 1
    Yup. I use it in my landscape work. They’re great for for foliage and trees. Here’s one
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      Les Grindey replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      thanks its a lovely picture I inlarded it on my computer and I could see it well les

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    Krzysztof Kowalski posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

    White irises, 39 x 30 cm, 15.3 x 11.8 in, Canson Fontenay CP paper, 140 lb (300 gsm). A more loose style without getting into the details too much. In order to achieve really strong light shining through the petals juxtaposed very dark and light tones. White petals were created by leaving the whiteness of the paper. A full tutorial is available on…[Read more]

    Krzysztof Kowalski posted an update
    White irises, 39 x 30 cm, 15.3 x 11.8 in, Canson Fontenay CP paper, 140 lb (300 gsm). A more loose style without getting into the details too much. In order to achieve really strong light shining through the petals juxtaposed very dark and light tones. White petals were created by leaving the whiteness of the paper. A full tutorial is available on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/esperoart/overview White irises, 39 x 30 cm, 15.3 x 11.8 in
    White irises, 39 x 30 cm, 15.3 x 11.8 in, Canson Fontenay CP paper, 140 lb (300 gsm). A more loose s
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      Mary Roff replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      This is absolutely beautiful!!! Amazing how incredible the light effect is by leaving the paper white in some areas. Gorgeous!!

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      Sandra Strait replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      Love your lost and found edges!

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      Susan Cuss replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      So beautiful!

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      Janessa Sanio replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      This is gorgeous. I love the glow!

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      Les Grindey replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      beautifully done

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    宏彬 張 posted artwork 2 years, 7 months ago

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      Les Grindey replied 2 years, 7 months ago

      beautiful trees great job

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