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Old 11-13-2011, 05:17 PM   #1
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Barn Watercolor and bluefish redux

but after doing a few fish I thought I'd do the old barn thing. I gotta take some lessons. It isn't like making plugs. It will keep me busy this winter though. The barn isn't done yet. I have more little stuff to throw into the mix.
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:35 PM   #2
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They both look awesome. If you are running out of things, I have a picture of my daughter and I with my 8pt from a couple of years ago, I would love to have that as a watercolor and I could add some incentive.
If you are interested pm me. Good job on both of those.

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Old 11-13-2011, 05:39 PM   #3
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Frank those are great. Very creative.
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:43 PM   #4
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Very nice work!
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:48 PM   #5
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dibs on the bluefish
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Old 11-13-2011, 07:21 PM   #6
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if you can, try working on depth of field.. you should try to emphasize on shading to bring out depth.. the bluefish looks very 2 dimensional. That being said, they look great
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Old 11-13-2011, 08:01 PM   #7
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Another Bob Ross classic Swimmer. No mistakes,only incidental opportunities.

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Old 11-13-2011, 08:34 PM   #8
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if you have an art museum in your area they probably offer lessons for various media and skill levels....or check for a local artists association/guild or any gallery that has several artists represented, they probably meet a couple of times a week at different locations to paint and usually welcome aspiring people that want to work on their gift...those look great, hope to see more!
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if you can, try working on depth of field.. you should try to emphasize on shading to bring out depth.. the bluefish looks very 2 dimensional. That being said, they look great

Thanks Eban, I was looking for your input, thanks you.

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Old 11-14-2011, 09:10 AM   #10
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if you can, try working on depth of field.. you should try to emphasize on shading to bring out depth.. the bluefish looks very 2 dimensional. That being said, they look great
art queer....

(I can't draw a stick figure.)

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Old 11-14-2011, 10:19 AM   #11
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if you have an art museum in your area they probably offer lessons for various media and skill levels....or check for a local artists association/guild or any gallery that has several artists represented, they probably meet a couple of times a week at different locations to paint and usually welcome aspiring people that want to work on their gift...those look great, hope to see more!

Good thought, thanks Scott.

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Old 11-14-2011, 01:30 PM   #12
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excellent paintings.
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Old 11-14-2011, 01:32 PM   #13
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my Mother went her whole life
to art class....

then she began teaching them....

she had done so many paintings my brother
is creating a book
of them....

like the feel of the barn frank.....
looks very Farm like...
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Those are really great, especially just starting with watercolor. Watercolor is one of the most difficult mediums to work with and you've done very well. I did a google search on "watercolor techniques" and there are a ton of great tutorials. Could be a good place to start to get an idea of what you are doing "right" or "wrong" with your technique, tools, etc.
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Those are really great, especially just starting with watercolor. Watercolor is one of the most difficult mediums to work with and you've done very well. I did a google search on "watercolor techniques" and there are a ton of great tutorials. Could be a good place to start to get an idea of what you are doing "right" or "wrong" with your technique, tools, etc.

I am on a dial-up line still Tim. That should be rectified shortly. So I'll be able to watch all of those tutorials then.

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Nice pics. Send RIRockhound a PM. His Mom is a very accomplished painter and her medium is watercolor. She may give you some pointers.

BTW, I envy you. I have trouble staying in the lines with paint by number. You have a real talent.

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