This is another one I started of the Causeway Stones ....trying to get it right ....not succeeding ....acrylic on board 8" X 12
I have started Mimi's ref pic ...it is a bit C.R.A.P. ...maybe I will slip it in when JJ's asleep .....
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Causeway Stones ....again!
This is another one I started of the Causeway Stones ....trying to get it right ....not succeeding ....acrylic on board 8" X 12
I have started Mimi's ref pic ...it is a bit C.R.A.P. ...maybe I will slip it in when JJ's asleep .....
Elliott Bay from USA
Here is my interpretation of Mimi's photo. It sure was a challenge, but I have to say, I really enjoyed painting this and it made me feel good. It is still wet, as it is in oils. Raining here, has been for 3 days makes drying oils very difficult. Any c&c is welcome.
I ask you to stand up, move back from your monitor by 5-6 feet and then turn around and look at this.. ;-))
Update on collie pup .....
I have been working on this little collie pup and I am not sure if she is getting better or not but one thing I am sure of ....you lot will tell me!!!! .....
Friday, February 13, 2009
Mimi's Challenge photo.
I just want to let you know I am painting it, I am half way through, on a 30"x12" canvas, and I am painting it in oils. I am loving it so far. I am having a ball. I actually got up this morning, and before I even had my cup of tea, spent 3 hours on it. It is darn well slow drying as it is raining, and that is frustrating. You will get to see it soon. Just wanted you to know I am working on it.
Sandy is still busy with her cleanup and Colleen is busy sewing a gorgeous jacket for her dress..
REE?
ANNE?
MIMI?
Sandy is still busy with her cleanup and Colleen is busy sewing a gorgeous jacket for her dress..
REE?
ANNE?
MIMI?
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The little pig on a surfboard, who was eaten by a shark!
Poor little pig, I yelled out to him to look out, but he just was not quick enough, shark ate him surfboard and all right in front of my very eyes!!!!
Painted with soft pastels..
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sky Sketch and a puddle
Here is another sky study I painted, and a part of the "fence" reflecting in a puddle..
The Sky is the Limit
I went out plein airing today. Colleen went out plein airing today too. Pity we were both a separate addresses. So what is new lol, keeps life interesting.
I sketched a little, and I painted a little and I did some sky studies. I LOVE painting sky studies, one of my most favourite things to do. (Anne sorry no photo of me...... next time ok..)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Hello Everyone,
I am sorry I haven't been keeping up with the blogs and painting this week. My mind has been focussed on the 'mother of the bridegroom's' outfit. My youngest is being married in Seoul next month. It will be a traditional Korean wedding with the bridal party and family wearing traditional Korean dress so I have to do a little better than drag out the old dark suit. So please forgive me if I become a silent follower of the blog for the next week or two. Have fun. I'll be back soon. (JJ is keeping me busy anyway.
I am sorry I haven't been keeping up with the blogs and painting this week. My mind has been focussed on the 'mother of the bridegroom's' outfit. My youngest is being married in Seoul next month. It will be a traditional Korean wedding with the bridal party and family wearing traditional Korean dress so I have to do a little better than drag out the old dark suit. So please forgive me if I become a silent follower of the blog for the next week or two. Have fun. I'll be back soon. (JJ is keeping me busy anyway.
Life is Good!
Update on the little contented piggy ....not sure if it is getting better or not. I am not too hot on the pig hair!!!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Ree asked, what is the difference between Chroma, Hue, Value.
The Three Sides to a Paint Color's Personality: Hue, Value, and Chroma
Why hue, value, and chroma are important in accurate color mixing. By Marion Body of paintng.about.com
Colors are the basic elements of a painting. Gaining an intimate knowledge of the personalities of the colors you use is crucial in learning to paint. We tend to simply call paint a particular color, whether general such as “light blue”, more poetic such as “aquamarine blue”, or specific such as “ultramarine blue”. But in fact every color has three sides to its personality: hue, value, and chroma. A painter trying to mix a color on their palette to accurately match a color in their subject needs to consider all of these. If you don’t, you’re doomed to never get the color mixed correctly.
What is Hue?
Hue is the easiest to understand: at its most basic, it’s artspeak for the actual color of a pigment or object. But the use of hue becomes more complicated when it comes to the names that paint manufacturers give their paint colors. This is because the term “hue” is used to indicate that a color is not made from the pigment(s) that were originally used for that paint, but modern equivalents that are either cheaper or more lightfast. Judging a hue is the first step in color mixing as it identifies what tube of paint to reach for.
What is Value?
Value or tone is a measure of how light or dark a color is, without any consideration for its hue. Think of it as taking a black-and-white photo of a subject where you clearly see what’s in the photo but everything’s in grayscale.
The problem with a color’s value or tone is that how light or dark is seems is also influenced by what’s going on around it. What appears light in one circumstance, can appear darker in another circumstance, for instance when it’s surrounded by even lighter tones. (See Tone is Relative to Other Tones for an illustration of this, and a longer explanation.)
What is Chroma?
The chroma or saturation of a color is a measure of how intense it is. Think of it as “pure, bright color”, compared to a color diluted with white, darkened by black or grey, or thinned by being a glaze. Variations in chroma can be achieved by adding different amounts of a neutral gray of the same value as the color you're wanting to alter.
But Aren’t Value and Chroma the Same Thing?
Color mixing would be easier if they were, but they’re not. With chroma you’re considering how pure or intense the hue is, whereas with value you’re not considering what the hue is at all, just how light or dark it is.
Do I Need to Consider Hue, Value, and Chroma Ever Time I Mix a Color?
As a beginner painter, yes you do. But the good news is that but with experience of color mixing it becomes easier and less of a systematic process. Initially it’s well worth taking the time to consider the hue, value, and chroma in a color you’re want to match, making a judgement or decision on each before you attempt to mix the color. You’ll waste less paint nor have as much frustration by mixing the “wrong” colors.
For more wonderful information, Click Here
Marion Body has a wonderful website, with easy to understand articles on all things painting..Her site is easily searchable too.
Why hue, value, and chroma are important in accurate color mixing. By Marion Body of paintng.about.com
Colors are the basic elements of a painting. Gaining an intimate knowledge of the personalities of the colors you use is crucial in learning to paint. We tend to simply call paint a particular color, whether general such as “light blue”, more poetic such as “aquamarine blue”, or specific such as “ultramarine blue”. But in fact every color has three sides to its personality: hue, value, and chroma. A painter trying to mix a color on their palette to accurately match a color in their subject needs to consider all of these. If you don’t, you’re doomed to never get the color mixed correctly.
What is Hue?
Hue is the easiest to understand: at its most basic, it’s artspeak for the actual color of a pigment or object. But the use of hue becomes more complicated when it comes to the names that paint manufacturers give their paint colors. This is because the term “hue” is used to indicate that a color is not made from the pigment(s) that were originally used for that paint, but modern equivalents that are either cheaper or more lightfast. Judging a hue is the first step in color mixing as it identifies what tube of paint to reach for.
What is Value?
Value or tone is a measure of how light or dark a color is, without any consideration for its hue. Think of it as taking a black-and-white photo of a subject where you clearly see what’s in the photo but everything’s in grayscale.
The problem with a color’s value or tone is that how light or dark is seems is also influenced by what’s going on around it. What appears light in one circumstance, can appear darker in another circumstance, for instance when it’s surrounded by even lighter tones. (See Tone is Relative to Other Tones for an illustration of this, and a longer explanation.)
What is Chroma?
The chroma or saturation of a color is a measure of how intense it is. Think of it as “pure, bright color”, compared to a color diluted with white, darkened by black or grey, or thinned by being a glaze. Variations in chroma can be achieved by adding different amounts of a neutral gray of the same value as the color you're wanting to alter.
But Aren’t Value and Chroma the Same Thing?
Color mixing would be easier if they were, but they’re not. With chroma you’re considering how pure or intense the hue is, whereas with value you’re not considering what the hue is at all, just how light or dark it is.
Do I Need to Consider Hue, Value, and Chroma Ever Time I Mix a Color?
As a beginner painter, yes you do. But the good news is that but with experience of color mixing it becomes easier and less of a systematic process. Initially it’s well worth taking the time to consider the hue, value, and chroma in a color you’re want to match, making a judgement or decision on each before you attempt to mix the color. You’ll waste less paint nor have as much frustration by mixing the “wrong” colors.
For more wonderful information, Click Here
Marion Body has a wonderful website, with easy to understand articles on all things painting..Her site is easily searchable too.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Giants Causeway Stones
Another painting of a local scene. These stones can be found at The Giants Causeway which is about 13 miles from where I live. The Giants Causeway is an extremely popular tourist attraction with over 500000 visitors coming every year from all over the world.
As this is still a WIP any help would be appreciated .....
acrylic on board 8" X 12"
Friday, February 6, 2009
My hand and my fingers ....well why not?
I did these quickly last night just in case JJ shouted at me because I was not sketching .....you all know what she's like ....a real hard taskmaster!!
Especially for JJ
I had to take a picture from my front door this morning ....it was snowing .....not that much but I have been telling JJ that it was supposed to snow for days now but somehow it always missed Ballycastle ....so here is the proof that it does snow in Ireland.
I can't believe none of you see it!!!!!
The rabbit with the funny mouth putting on a sock or something like that because he has his leg up and is holding on to it with his front legs .....am I going crazy?
Today I painted .....
I went to my new art group today and had a great time. I felt young for a start as they were all older than me ....
I painted another Dunluce Castle ....I have to keep trying to get it right!! It's slightly bigger at 8" X 10" acrylic on board.
For a start I see that I need to change the horizon line as it doesn't look right at the same height as the top of the castle .....
Fire away!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My Hand
This is a quick sketch of my hand I have just drawn, while talking to Maree on the phone ;-) She is drawing her sketch now too. Colleen sketched my shoe while she was here yesterday, I will get onto to her to post it too. ;-) Look out Colleen lol..
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wednesday 4th February Sketch
This is a sketch of the toilet roll wrapped in a paper hand towel for wiping paint brushes on - the cheap cosmetic brush I use for brushing erasure dust from my paper - my kneadable rubber.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Happy Pig C&C needed!!!!!
I have been working on this little chappie for the past 2 nights ..... Acrylic on board 12" X 12"
Fire away!
Annes Irish Castle
I haven't finished this painting, I haven't done the rocks in the foreground or put the grasses in. I may get back to it later in the week, I may not. Fire away, please all of you, I am looking forward to your critiques.Oh Dear...........
Discussion on critiques
Firstly, let me remind you guys, this blog is private, only we members can read it. I made it that way, as this is all about encouraging one another, without the added pressure of knowing strangers are going to be looking as well.
I have been having a discussion via email with some of you as to whether you want critiques on your work or not. So far all the responses have been positive. I thought though, that we aren't going to know what each one of us wants in respect of critiques unless we tell each other, so this discussion is born.
Yes!! I want indepth critiques. Let me have it, lock stock an dbarrel, don't be gentle!!!
It doesn't matter if one is a beginner or been painting for years, everyone has an eye and can see if something is amiss in a painting somewhere. ALL critiques are valuable to me. I wont always agree with a critique, neither will you, it is human nature. I will get miffed, but I do take a deep breath, walk away, and come back later and re-read the critique and look at the painting again, and see if I was indeed wrong. It is in my best interests to do this, as sometimes I am wrong and the critiquer is right, more often than not to be honest, so critiques are important to me, they keep me on my toes, and make me a better artist. They help me to see, more importantly they help me to really look. Look not just at my artwork, but all around me. I take my lessons into the real world, and most often what I see, the critique has mentioned, and nature has backed it up. . Such a wonderful learning tool, and one I cherish.
So what kind of critique you want. Ree, Sandy, Anne, Mimi, Colleen. :-))
I have been having a discussion via email with some of you as to whether you want critiques on your work or not. So far all the responses have been positive. I thought though, that we aren't going to know what each one of us wants in respect of critiques unless we tell each other, so this discussion is born.
Yes!! I want indepth critiques. Let me have it, lock stock an dbarrel, don't be gentle!!!
It doesn't matter if one is a beginner or been painting for years, everyone has an eye and can see if something is amiss in a painting somewhere. ALL critiques are valuable to me. I wont always agree with a critique, neither will you, it is human nature. I will get miffed, but I do take a deep breath, walk away, and come back later and re-read the critique and look at the painting again, and see if I was indeed wrong. It is in my best interests to do this, as sometimes I am wrong and the critiquer is right, more often than not to be honest, so critiques are important to me, they keep me on my toes, and make me a better artist. They help me to see, more importantly they help me to really look. Look not just at my artwork, but all around me. I take my lessons into the real world, and most often what I see, the critique has mentioned, and nature has backed it up. . Such a wonderful learning tool, and one I cherish.
So what kind of critique you want. Ree, Sandy, Anne, Mimi, Colleen. :-))
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