...I've worn my fine point brushes to a frizz. The way I paint--lots of blending (which looks more like scrubbing)--has turned those wispy sable hairs that once held and released paint in a controlled thin line now drags the paint around like a china bristle brush on a clapboard.
...what that means is I've actually persisted at painting long enough to wear out new brushes! In case you didn't know it, that's a very big deal for me. Those brushes might even be frame-worthy!
Of course, this might hold up progress a little until I can get to an art supply store. Too many fine details are at stake! Then again, Todd says I won't be able to sit on my hands that long...we'll see...
NO, the blue comment wasn't directed at your choice. You mentioned toning down the green on your boat and that recollection popped into my head.
ReplyDeleteI will post a couple of my paintings (I giggle inwardly when I call them paintings) eventually. (Another long story concerning a camera and phone service.)
I love how you added a ghostly woman on the pier.
Hehehe--I knew your blue comment wasn't really directed at me--just messing with you a bit, Charlie :)
DeleteI would love it if you posted one of your 'so-called' paintings, along with the camera phone story.
...and you must have a very big imagination (you're a writer, so I know you do), 'cause I just ain't seein' the ghostly woman...or do I...
You can't see her because she's a ghost - duh! I knew I'd get you with that. (-wipes hands triumphantly.)
ReplyDeleteThe phone service story is actually not that long. I didn't pay the bill - yada yada yada - service turned off. When I have it back on, I can take the photo, email it to myself, post it and hope for the best.
...or I can shove the canvas into my scanner.
Oh, you're a clever one, Charlie!
Delete...and please don't do that to your canvas--canvases don't like being shoved into scanners. Just take the picture and post it!
Oh I feel better now. I was staring at the screen...I know I'm not artistic, but WHAT ghostly woman on the pier...although, maybe there's a story there?
ReplyDeleteIf there were a ghostly figure, it would likely be a man--probably Captain Wesley...
DeleteLiza sent me over here and I'm so glad she did! Love seeing the progress of a painting taking shape. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOh, Catherine, thank you so much! I appreciate your stopping by, and your kind words :)
ReplyDeleteLooking great! I am in awe of how you paint water.
ReplyDeleteThe trick will be painting water between blades of grass. I could resort to a masking fluid, but I hate that stuff!
DeleteI had to bounce back and forth a few times to understand what changed. Shadows! I'm sure that other stuff changed, but when I noticed the shadows, I really noticed the shadows.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious, how large is this painting? Are you squinting your eyes at tiny, tiny details, or is it large enough for you to work without a magnifying glass?
Looking good.
This painting is about 8" x 11" (I'm too lazy to double check. You'd think I would know off the top of my head, but I'm like that with numbers. I can hardly remember my own telephone# or SS#!)
DeleteI actually have to resort to using a magnifying goggles thingy. Looks pretty ridiculous, but some of the grassy areas are minuscule. Problem is, afterward, my eyes have trouble focusing on stuff--not to mention the red stripe across my forehead!