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(73,378 posts)hlthe2b
(113,108 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,455 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)as well.
Maraya1969
(23,436 posts)or went to school for art you would always be better than me because of your talent.
Except for this book I read, "Drawing on the right side of the brain" I read that and did all the assignments and I actually got fairly good at drawing - I mean I went from stick figures to being able to draw a gorilla that actually looked like a gorilla.
MLAA
(19,673 posts)So very good! The bird is just perfect.
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)Birds are what I paint best and I dont know why.
Ive done all kinds and they always come out pretty good.
I want to be able to do cats and dogs.
MLAA
(19,673 posts)I paint friends cats and dogs and its bittersweet when they leave my house 🙂
femmedem
(8,542 posts)The coloring and the flow and the turn of the bird's head.
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)Jarqui
(10,851 posts)Thank you for sharing it
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)slumcamper
(1,778 posts)Perspective is troubling; the bird is precariously perched on a plant that would not sustain its weight, and its feet and talons are considerably askew.
The palette is exceedingly monotonous, indeed beige, and begs for some contrasting hue to offer some potential interest to the eye.
Alas, the subject matter is all too well-worn and disinteresting. Short of some genius to elevate this work, if sold as sidewalk art it may bring $15 if properly framed.
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)I mainly just paint for my end of the day relaxation.
But Im a beginner with lots to learn.
Like I said I mainly paint because its so relaxing.
slumcamper
(1,778 posts)slumcamper
(1,778 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)for almost a year and Ive still got a long way to go.
Thank you!
slumcamper
(1,778 posts)Well done!
Trueblue Texan
(4,241 posts)I'm trying to learn to draw so I can be a better painter...so far I've only had beginner's luck with acrylics on canvas or paper. But I enjoy trying. But this... watercolor is so difficult to master...this is lovely and I love the curious expression on the bird's face! Now that I've tried watercolor myself, it seems completely impossible to control the paint well enough to make a recognizable object. I have better outcomes when I accidentally thin down the acrylic too much so it makes it look like a watercolor. But you did a great job with this! I respect your skill and talent so much! Thank you for sharing!
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)I have days where my water consistency is right on.
You cant have it to wet or to dry. Its tricky and there are all sorts of crazy things I do.
If I get it to wet I gray a q-tip and go right to the area.
Then start again after I let it dry a little so it dont bleed.
Patience is the key. Just go slow.
I watch lots of tutorials for begininners. You also have to have good paper (thats a big learning curve).
Buy the Arches as its so much easier to control the amount of water to paint ratio.
The paint flows most times by itself.
Give it a try.
Cheap paper just never works well with watercolor.
Arches Cold pressed
If you need any help Message me.
Trueblue Texan
(4,241 posts)bluboid
(845 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)Lets hope one day I post a cat or a dog of equal
accolades!
Now that would make me very happy.
Its fun posting here whether I think its good or not.
Art is like food it brings people together!
gristy
(10,732 posts)Wow!
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)Hope it made you smile.
I give most of my stuff away that I paint.
debm55
(57,360 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,617 posts)You do good art. Keep it up.
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)I keep posting my stuff. Some good some bad but I keep on trying.
JohnnyRingo
(20,608 posts)You're getting better al the time.
Grandma Moses didn't start painting until she turned 78, so you have a head start!
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)It all takes time. Just watching the tutorials.
Good thing I dont sleep much or Id be moving even slower!
CommonHumanity
(351 posts)From my limited experience with water colors, I learned that not overapplying paint is harder than anything. To me, leaving spaces with just a wash of color or no color is the challenge and artistry of watercolors. In other words, I love your light touch and think the painting is splendid and beautiful.
samplegirl
(13,793 posts)nice compliment.
Ill post this over at my group and Im lucky if I get 5 likes.
But there are some pretty advanced painters.
I dont know why they call it beginners group.
diva77
(7,880 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)Im working the water
pazzyanne
(6,748 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)friends.
LoisB
(12,498 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)bif
(26,748 posts)Ocelot II
(129,651 posts)samplegirl
(13,793 posts)Ill have a look!
