Watercolor & Painting Challenge Apr 20/May 17 2009, Something new for folks who love color |
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Watercolor & Painting Challenge Apr 20/May 17 2009, Something new for folks who love color |
 Apr 21 2009, 04:10 AM
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 Aficionado  Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 85,230  |
Hi Everyone.
I hope these photos will inspire. I can host this challenge until May 17th. No rules, except to have fun. Any form of artwork using a brush is welcome -- watercolour, gouache, acrylics, tempura, oils, etc. If you use a medium other than watercolor, please mention it when you post your image. Beginners feel free to join in. I've only taken a half day watercolor workshop myself. If you'd like to host the next challenge for May/June, please PM me so we can set it up. Happy coloring! Marisa 
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Number of downloads: 162Actors taking a break at the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Number of downloads: 181Lilac Breasted Roller, Botswana, Africa
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Number of downloads: 140Near Chamonix, France
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Number of downloads: 168Butterfly in the Swiss Alps
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Number of downloads: 102Route 66, Nevada, USA
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Number of downloads: 98Manatee baby suckling, Miami, Florida USA -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2009, 06:27 AM
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 Maestro Group: Members Posts: 7,124 Joined: 3-March 08 From: Maine Member No.: 106,363 |
awesome marisa, i shall love to try one..
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Apr 21 2009, 06:49 AM
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 Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,240 Joined: 19-August 07 From: In my own little world. Devon, England. Member No.: 65,158 |
 Splendid idea!
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If you want to know if your dog or your wife loves you the most! Lock them both in a small dark room for a few hours, and see who is the most pleased to see you when you let them out! I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. Douglas Adams ...My Music Site... |
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Apr 21 2009, 11:24 AM
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Aficionado Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 85,230 |
QUOTE (oliverandjazz @ Apr 21 2009, 02:27 AM)  awesome marisa, i shall love to try one.. That would be great! Love to see your interpretations. QUOTE (Songsparrow @ Apr 21 2009, 02:49 AM) Splendid idea!Wonderful. The Greek boat you did on the weekly challenge was beautiful. -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2009, 03:01 PM
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 Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,139 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Texas Member No.: 160,801 |
I just could not stand it .. !!!! the photo's here are so Watercolor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the thread !!!!!!!!!!!!! Carol
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Apr 21 2009, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE (texaslady-59 @ Apr 21 2009, 08:01 AM) I just could not stand it .. !!!! the photo's here are so Watercolor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the thread !!!!!!!!!!!!! Carol Carol, Your butterflies are gorgeous! That is very well done.
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Apr 21 2009, 04:24 PM
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 Maestro Group: Moderators Posts: 2,866 Joined: 8-October 06 From: LaSalle, Ontario Member No.: 21,037 |
Marisa great pictures!
Beautiful work Carol! Here is my try at the bird.
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Apr 21 2009, 04:40 PM
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 Maestro Group: Members Posts: 4,116 Joined: 25-March 08 From: Southern California Member No.: 111,490 |
Paulette, the botswana bird is also on my list. Very good rendering.Bravo!
About the challenge.Who will be in charge of the host list for this monthly event? And can we call it painting challenge in order to include other media like gouache, tempera,acrylics, oil pastels. Anyway I congratulate Marisa for the initiative of bringing the colors of summer so close to home. -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2009, 04:45 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,139 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Texas Member No.: 160,801 |
This is so exciting !.. wish I had more time .. Just had to do one more before I head out to work today .. I love the soft colors I am seeing !!
Paulette looks like we both love that gorgeous Bird.. !! Great job !!
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Apr 21 2009, 04:46 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 4,116 Joined: 25-March 08 From: Southern California Member No.: 111,490 |
Carol, I was sure you will be attracted by the butterfly. Excellent work.
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Apr 21 2009, 04:47 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 4,116 Joined: 25-March 08 From: Southern California Member No.: 111,490 |
wow, fantastic your bird, Carol.
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Apr 21 2009, 04:53 PM
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Maestro Group: Moderators Posts: 2,866 Joined: 8-October 06 From: LaSalle, Ontario Member No.: 21,037 |
Ah Carol you make it look so effortless, just wonderful work!
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Frederick Franck Becoming a Renaissance Woman |
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Apr 21 2009, 04:55 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,240 Joined: 19-August 07 From: In my own little world. Devon, England. Member No.: 65,158 |
Carol, Paulette! These are wonderfull paintings! This is why I love watercolour. It's so versatile and fresh! Sadly! I have packed mine away ready for my trip! So I can't participate here! Very frustrating!
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If you want to know if your dog or your wife loves you the most! Lock them both in a small dark room for a few hours, and see who is the most pleased to see you when you let them out! I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. Douglas Adams ...My Music Site... |
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Apr 21 2009, 04:58 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 7,124 Joined: 3-March 08 From: Maine Member No.: 106,363 |
WOW..you guys are amazing, those are simply gorgeous..I am puttering away here, I chose the butterfly too
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Apr 21 2009, 05:03 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,139 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Texas Member No.: 160,801 |
QUOTE (Songsparrow @ Apr 21 2009, 11:55 AM) Carol, Paulette! These are wonderfull paintings! This is why I love watercolour. It's so versatile and fresh! Sadly! I have packed mine away ready for my trip! So I can't participate here! Very frustrating!We'll hold it hostage til you get back.. Have a Great trip.. Be Safe my friend .. and for crying out loud .. Try and stay out of trouble ! -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2009, 05:05 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,139 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Texas Member No.: 160,801 |
QUOTE (oliverandjazz @ Apr 21 2009, 11:58 AM) WOW..you guys are amazing, those are simply gorgeous..I am puttering away here, I chose the butterfly too Kay .. take your time .. I just did mine in a hurry .. would have liked to have taken a few more steps and added some more Stuff.. !! However I am thinking .. Fast isn't so bad.. 
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Apr 21 2009, 05:12 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 4,116 Joined: 25-March 08 From: Southern California Member No.: 111,490 |
Carol, I have a couple of questions since I know that from a seasoned artist like yourself we can always learn.
First did you put down an outline in pencil first, second did you use ink also or the black is wc? Thank you. -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2009, 05:34 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,139 Joined: 20-November 08 From: Texas Member No.: 160,801 |
QUOTE (ElenaM @ Apr 21 2009, 12:12 PM) Carol, I have a couple of questions since I know that from a seasoned artist like yourself we can always learn. First did you put down an outline in pencil first, second did you use ink also or the black is wc? Thank you. Seasoned .. :oHa .. maybe one of those good days when Inspiration hits me like a ton of bricks ! I don't know if everyone has those moments but for me It happens ever so often.. When I watercolor on something as Light and Pastel as this I rarely use a lot of reference lines.. Unlike the ones I would use for say .. my Cars.. Hard lines scare me with watercolor so if I can avoid them I do.. The black is watercolor.. No inks at all.. The black is put on in layers as to build the dark.. Same with the other colors .. Light to dark.. Hope that helps.. -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2009, 07:04 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 1,240 Joined: 19-August 07 From: In my own little world. Devon, England. Member No.: 65,158 |
QUOTE (texaslady-59 @ Apr 21 2009, 06:03 PM) We'll hold it hostage til you get back.. Have a Great trip.. Be Safe my friend .. and for crying out loud .. Try and stay out of trouble ! QUOTE Seasoned .. :oHa .. maybe one of those good days when Inspiration hits me like a ton of bricks ! I don't know if everyone has those moments but for me It happens ever so often.. I've been called 'seasoned' before. Well actually, I was called an old pro, but I think they meant seasoned! I know what you mean about inspiration hitting! That's how I felt when I did the boat! You look at something and you just have to get it down on paper! -------------------- Steve
If you want to know if your dog or your wife loves you the most! Lock them both in a small dark room for a few hours, and see who is the most pleased to see you when you let them out! I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. Douglas Adams ...My Music Site... |
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Apr 21 2009, 07:47 PM
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Aficionado Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 85,230 |
QUOTE (texaslady-59 @ Apr 21 2009, 11:01 AM) I just could not stand it .. !!!! the photo's here are so Watercolor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the thread !!!!!!!!!!!!! Carol You're welcome. My pleasure. Lovely blending on the muted colors on the blue flower, green sepals and the butterfly. -------------------- |
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