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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week ago#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough ‘The Collection’ watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rou…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough \'The Collection\' watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough Collection paper
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Sandra Strait recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “Wonderful World Of Watercolors” by Vishal Jain 1 week, 1 day ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 1 day ago
#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? Lemurs are prosimians of the primate order which is made up of ‘monkeys’, ‘prosimians’ and ‘apes’. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. Inspired by a Reference photo from Alexas_Fotos on…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? Lemurs are prosimians of the primate order which is made up of ‘monkeys’, ‘prosimians’ and ‘apes’. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Inspired by a Reference photo from Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay.. @Hahnemühle_USA #PostcardsForTheLunchBag Mother & Child-Zebra Zensations Technial Pen on Hahnemühle Collection Hot Press paper
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Wow – awesome!
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Thank you so much, Zoie!
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That’s amazing, Sandra. So much detail.
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Thank you, Gary! I do this kind of drawing underneath most of my traditional watercolors though most of it gets covered up. It helps me establish my values.
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It’s great to see that sometimes. I like to see Charlie’s drawings when he posts on Instagram.
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I used to do a series of tutorials called pencil to paint, where I showed my steps and explained my choices. They took quite a bit of time so haven’t done one in a long time, but I found as with most things, that when I tried to teach others, I ended up learning myself. One of these days, I’ll start them up again.
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Beautiful sketch Sandra! Such detail!!
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Thank you so much, Lori!
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So realistic beautiful
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Thanks a million, Brenda!
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Beautifully done!
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A thousand thanks, Fatima!
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Wonderful, Sandra!!
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Thanks a million, Mary!
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Fantastic!
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A thousand thanks, Zertab!
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Excellent texture!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow this is great!
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "Wonderful World Of Watercolors" by Vishal Jain 1 week, 1 day ago
A guy in his late 20s walks in to a book store (fond of books in general) and stumbles across a very little book containing beautiful quick paintings. At once, he gets lost in lost-and-found edges, impressed by
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Your beautiful paintings and your story are so inspiring, Vishal!! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much !!!
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I am self taught as well, I get real excited when something turns out well the opposite when it doesn’t. Doodlewash had been very helpful with getting me to put something on paper daily. Portraits scare me but one day I will try. Thank you for your article
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Thank you so much !!! All the best !!!
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Vishal, you have definitely mastered that glow! Thank you for sharing your artistic journey with us!
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Thank you so much !!!
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What gorgeous work – Thanks for sharing, Vishal.
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Thank you so much !!!
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Thanks a lot for appreciation. The cost is not much, if you can bear international shipping cost and framing cost then painting cost should be cheap as I am new.
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Thank you so much !!!
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I would like to thank Mr Charlie and Doodlewash a lot for having me here in this form. Thank you so much !!!
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Just noticed that the masters I highly admire like Jean Haines and Hazel Soan have also been featured in Doodlewash. Feeling grateful to be associated with Doodlewash.
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Vishal, thank you so very much for this article. Your journey and your work are both incredible. I have only done one watercolor (posted here) and it was wet watercolor on dry paper. Not really know whether I had to use wet paper all the time or not .. lol. Thank you again and again, your work is awesome.
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Thank you so much !!!
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Great story, Vishal. Your work is fabulous.
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Thank you so much !!!
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Thank you Vishal for sharing your amazing art and journey with us.
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Thank you so much !!!
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Beautiful paintings Vishal thanks for sharing you art!!
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Thank you so much !!!
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Vishal, I absolutely enjoy seeing your delightful and expressive portraiture. You capture personalities with such facility and ease; at least, it appears effortless. Bravo!
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Thanks a lot !!!
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Your post was very encouraging and inspiring. Not only are your paintings beautiful but your writing as well. I felt I walked into the bookstore with you and was following you on your journey to follow. I am so thankful to have gotten to “meet” you virtually am excited to be able to follow another artist I feel connected too! Thank you for taking the time to post and thoroughly enjoyed every moment t!
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Super thanks for such kind words !!!
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paintings are gorgeous! I struggle with watercolour, sometimes they work, sometimes not… your art is inspiring. I’ll check out the Hazel Soan book! Our library has some, I’ve seen them on the library catalogue online:)
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Thanks a lot
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you are very welcome!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 2 days ago
#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both an outer gate and an inner one, with a space in between? That space in between was often a meeting place, marketplace, and law court, as well as a line of defense. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. Inspired…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both an outer gate and an inner one, with a space in between? That space in between was often a meeting place, marketplace, and law court, as well as a line of defense. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Inspired by a 12019 photo on Pixabay. @Hahnemühle_USA The Gate-on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
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Beautiful Sandra, I love the colors.
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Thank you, Brenda!
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Beautiful!
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Many thanks, Priscilla!
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Wonderful!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Gorgeous work, Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary!
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Super cool effect!
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Many thanks, Jessica!
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Wonderful painting, you captured the freezing cold well! I got shivers!
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Thank you so much, Lori!
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Good job.
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Thank you, Everett!
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absolutely beautiful
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Many thanks, Victoria!
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Beautiful, Sandra!!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Beautiful work Sandra!
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Thank you, Fatima!
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wonderful sky and background
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Thank you, Pat!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 3 days ago
#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, then 18-20, averaging around 16 hours once they are adults? QoR Watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. I used YinMn Blue for the eyes and background. @Hahnemühle_USA Kitten Puffball-Qor Watercolor on Hahnemühle Hot Pre…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, then 18-20, averaging around 16 hours once they are adults? QoR Watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. I used YinMn Blue for the eyes and background. @Hahnemühle_USA Kitten Puffball-Qor Watercolor on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
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Love the eyes, I am still a bit leary trying white🙃
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Thank you! In this case, I left the white of the paper because I was using traditional watercolor. I also did some color lifting along the edges to get that fluffy puffball look that kittens have.
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Great technique, he does look fluffy, cute!
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A thousand thanks!
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Sandra, thanks for the tip
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My pleasure!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Beautiful, Sandra. Our cats only seem to be active between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. 🙂
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Thank you, Mary! Cats are crepuscular so they like the night-time. I say this mainly because it’s a rare occasion when I get to use the word crepuscular!
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Lovely
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Many thanks, Manoj!
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That’s brilliant, Sandra. I see what you mean about softening the edges.
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Thank you, Gary! I use the color-lifting a lot for fur. It depends on what paper I’m using because it works better on some than on others.
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Gorgeous kitty Sandra !
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Thank you, Fatima!
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Gorgeous
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Like the repeat of blue color. Great painting.
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Thank you, Everett!
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Outstanding. thanks for the hint about color lifting.
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Thank you, Pat, and I’m glad you liked the tip!
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Gorgeous!
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Many thanks, Priscilla!
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Love the blue eyes! I didn’t know how much kittens and cats slept, except it seems my cat sleeps all the time!
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Thank you, Lori! It is funny how most animals follow the rule of conservation of energy, while we humans have to look for ways to use it, lol.
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Sandra Strait and
Kathryn Ruddick are now friends 1 week, 4 days ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 4 days ago
#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did you know that an entire load of recyclable material can end up in the landfill, because there was one non-recyclable item included? Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did you know that an entire load of recyclable material can end up in the landfill, because there was one non-recyclable item included? Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Recycle Abstract-Zebra Mildliner & Sarasa Clip pen on Hahnemühle hot press Collection paper
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I love this painting, so many points of interest.
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Thank you, Brenda!
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That is so awesome Sandra and sadly, yes I knew that. So sad. 😔
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Many thanks, Zoie! I think many people will know this fact, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to remind people!
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It sure doesn’t hurt Sandra. Here in Edmonton, Alberta I am sure there are many people who don’t know that.
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Awesome.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Wonderful!
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Many thanks, Zertab!
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Really cool!
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Thank you, Jessica!
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Great picture, Sandra. We’re very careful about what we put in. If we’re not sure if its recyclable we throw it in the rubbish bin.
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Thank you, Gary! It’s sad that it isn’t easier to tell. So many things get thrown away that could be recycled just because we can’t be sure.
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Sad to know. We spend a lot of time separating the items for future use and it comes to this. Nice job on the painting.
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Thank you, Everett! It is sad and makes you wonder how much actually gets recycled and how much the whole thing is just to make people think we’re doing something.
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Excellent!
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Thank you, Mary!
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So beautiful!
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Many thanks, Radhika!
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Great painting,Sandra!
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Thank you, Fatima!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 5 days ago
#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I’ll figure out what it is, one of these days. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa The Lion, the King o…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I\'ll figure out what it is, one of these days. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa The Lion, the King of Cats & the Direwolf-Gouache & Sarasa Clip Gel pen in a Hahnemühle Zigzag book
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Sounds awesome! Looks great too!
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Thank you, Zertab! You can tell I had fun with this one.
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That’s an amazing picture,, Sandra. So much going on.
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Thank you, Gary!
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Amazing, love it.
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Many thanks, Victoria!
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Great colors and ficitious stories to describe. 🙂
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Thank you, Everett!
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Beautifully done!
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Thank you, Fatima!
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Fantastic!! Love this!
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Many thanks, Mary!
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Many thanks, Mary!
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I love all the layers! How fun!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow what a wonderful color cover for a book !!
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Sandra Strait and
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Sandra Strait and
Lisa Goell Sinicki are now friends 1 week, 5 days ago
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Sandra Strait recommended the post Freshly Hatched 1 week, 5 days ago
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, Freshly Hatched 1 week, 5 days ago
Hello again my friends! I haven’t been posting daily lately, but a prompt of “Chick” was just too cute to pass up! I’ve still been sketching every single day, but my current approach is lots and lots of pencil
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So glad that your characters have coalesced (how often do I get to use that word?!), that Phineas is fine, and that Pizza is sure to be on the plate! Life doesn’t get much better. This year, I have GOT to find a king cake to try. I’ve never had one.
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Thanks so much, Sandra! 😃💕 Aww I never get to use coalesced… hehe… And king cake is wonderful if it’s the French pastry version. If it comes in wild colors… not so much! lol 😉
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Too Cute! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Lori! 😃💕
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Hey Charlie, strange way you have of taking time off — you pop in every five minutes! As for the tree I just read a lot of folk are leaving theirs up for awhile,keep the joy going. I had a dream that showed me a painting on a stand which I am expected to paint. Egad. I don’t know how to paint water. I don’t know how to paint dogs. The divine answer came when I did like Julia Cameron says and seek divine guidance. The answer came: Atmospheric. Oh yes. That sort of takes care of definition after the first telling part of subject. Now I have to make myself get the lead I mean paints out and practise.
Ten weeks to spring. Yayyy.
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Hehe! Every five days, but it seems like five minutes sometimes! lol 😉 Yay for getting the paints out to practice. And yeah… I’m having to sort of figure out the style that works best for me and characters. And that might end up a bit looser style as well.
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Sweet chick, Charlie!! So nice to hear from you this evening and very happy that your characters are coming together!!!
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Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Yeah, I’m having fun with the process… even if it’s a very long process! hehe
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I found out that base no is one if the oldest dog breeds in the world. Pretty cool fact for the day. I also finally got out the alcohol inks that I purchased ages ago and decided to figure out how to use them. Fun stuff!
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Fun indeed! Yay! 😃💕 I’ve been discovering all sorts of art supplies I haven’t played with yet as well. It’s a joy!
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This post sounds promising. Do you have a story line?
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Thanks so much, Laura! 😃💕 Yes! Actually the first book is completely written and I have storylines for four more in the series. Weirdly that came easily, but it’s the illustrations that are my biggest challenge. So much to learn about drawing characters! 😉
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That’s good news. I’m not surprised that the illustrations are more difficult than the words. You have to make a lot of decisions before even starting to paint.
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That’s a cute chick, Charlie. I thought you were going to do a book featuring your Doodlewash characters. I’m looking forward to seeing your new creations.
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Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 Each time I draw characters, though, they all look a bit different. Not quite the same recognizable character. So I wanted to create that, and then make sure my future characters would work in the same style so there’s more a constant look.
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Baby chicks are one of my favorite Spring creatures! He’s so cute. I love the added touch of the brown egg.
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Thanks so much, Lori! 😃💕 Glad you enjoyed this little one!
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Your chick is adorable and I am glad that you are sticking with your book despite the challenges.That coincides with my word for the year perseverance. Hang in it will all be worth it!!
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Thanks so much, Priscilla! 😃💕 Yay for that word! Best one for this year indeed! Let’s all hang in there and make our dreams come true!
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Merci beaucoup, Cathy! 😃💕 Yes! We include a fève in the galette des rois! We have several that Philippe’s mom gave to us that we select from each year.
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Thanks so much, Marisela! 😃💕 It was a fabulous pizza night, and everything is going great here. Phineas is definitely in those mature years so we no anything can happen moving forward, but he’s doing great right now! And yeah, I guess we reward him for poop as well! lol
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Thanks so much, Mugdha! 😃💕 Doing great here, and I hope you’re doing great as well my friend! Yeah, cake and pizza are just about the best things in the world! hehe Have a fantastic week ahead!
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Hi, Charlie,
This is just a note to say that I’m missing your doodles. I hope your project is going well.
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Sandra Strait and
Joshua Malone are now friends 1 week, 6 days ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 6 days ago
#DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Chick. Did you know that chicks begin talking to their mothers even before they are hatched? Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. This time I ran off the page on purpose!Chicken Little-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Chick. Did you know that chicks begin talking to their mothers even before they are hatched? Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. This time I ran off the page on purpose!Chicken Little-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper
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OMG Sandra that is soooo amazing!!! 👏😊
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Thank you, Zoie! The joys of being able to paint light over dark!
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I love that chick! So Cute!
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Many thanks, Lori!
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That’s a great chick Sandra. Your gouache work is brilliant.
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Thank you so much, Gary! I do like being able to paint light over dark.
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Wow, fantastic.
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Many thanks, Victoria!
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Wow, that’s gorgeous!
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Many thanks, Jessica!
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WOW!! Excellent, Sandra!!! Looks like she could walk off the page.
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Thank you so much, Mary!
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Super!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Well done Sandra!
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Many thanks, Fatima!
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so beautifully painted
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Thank you, Pat!
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Amazing!!!
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Many thanks, Priscilla!
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Sandra Strait and
Stacy Mills are now friends 1 week, 6 days ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 2 weeks ago
#DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Modern. Did you know that ‘Modern Architecture’ is a school of design popular from the beginning of 20th century through World War II. Hardly seems modern now, lol. Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. #Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Modern. Did you know that \'Modern Architecture\' is a school of design popular from the beginning of 20th century through World War II. Hardly seems modern now, lol. Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. #Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Abstract in Modern-Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press 'The Collection' Watercolor paper
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Nice!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Love your choice of colors. And the sky, wow! When I think of ‘modern architecture’ Frank Lloyd Wright comes to mind. And that was a long time ago.
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Thank you, Lori! I’m not sure why any movement ever calls itself ‘modern’. Because it only is for the shortest of time!
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Excellent painting, Sandra. Really bold colours.
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Many thanks, Gary!
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Bold and beautiful.
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Thanks a million, Victoria!
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beautiful
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A thousand thanks, Pat!
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Good job.
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Thank you, Everett!
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Beautiful, Sandra!!
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Many thanks, Mary!
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Another great painting good job Sandra!
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Many thanks, Fatima!
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Well done the curves are fantastic
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Many thanks, Susan!
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Gorgeous!
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Many thanks, Priscilla!
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Beautiful! I love the lavender highlights on the building.
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Thank you!
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Sandra Strait and
Terri L Schultz are now friends 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "Give An Ear To Your Inner Voice… It Ushers You!" by Ashwini Rudrakshi 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Once upon a time there was a small girl full of ambitions.
Art is what resided in her tiny little heart.
Creativity is what she would breathe in
Passion, bursting with skills, was filled to the brim
The desire
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Ashwini, your work is so beautiful and full of life! Thank you sharing your philosophy and artistic journey with us.
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So beautiful and light filled!
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Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your story. Inspiring!
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Wonderful sharing of your inspiration, process, and themes that you love! Beautiful work!!
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What joyful art! Thank you for sharing your talent and journey with us.
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Ashwini, thanks for sharing your lovely story about you and your art journey. Your art is beautiful and fresh, showing what passion you have. .Thank you for expressing your art through different mediums and what a stunning IG page.
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Thank you for sharing this light filled work. Your inner joy and passion shine through!
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Wonderful. I love studying your work.
Thank you, Brenda! I was trying to see if I could get a certain effect with gouache on rough paper. Nope. I couldn’t. I like it anyway, lol.
Fantastic, Sandra!
A thousand thanks, Mary!
Awesome!
Many thanks, Zertab!
Nice Sandra…. Like the vibrant colors.
Thank you, Walt! I was trying to see if I could adapt a technique that is normally done with gesso, gouache and acrylic. It didn’t work as I hoped, but the painting came out okay anyway.
I love this Sandra.😊
Many thanks, Zoie!
That’s great Sandra. I’ve been thinking of buying some gouache having seen your pictures. What make do you use?
Thank you, Gary! I actually have several brands. Winsor & Newton Designer gouache is good but expensive. I received some Arteza for Christmas. They’re priced well but only come in sets. They do seem to have the widest range of colors at the moment. Schmincke has a reputation as the best, but it’s hard to find and is highly priced here in the…[Read more]
Gorgeous!
Thank you, Jessica!
Sandra, Amazing!!
Thank you so much, Lori!
Nice job.
Thank you, Everett! I was attempting to see if I could adapt a David Grove/Thomas Blackshear technique. I knew it was a longshot, so I stopped before I totally ruined the painting, but it did get overworked a bit.
Amazing Sandra!
Thank you, Fatima!
Gorgeous!!
Thank you, Priscilla!