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(72,377 posts)hlthe2b
(102,281 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,457 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)as well.
Maraya1969
(22,480 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
(17,294 posts)So very good! The bird is just perfect.
samplegirl
(11,479 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
(17,294 posts)I paint friends cats and dogs and its bittersweet when they leave my house 🙂
femmedem
(8,203 posts)The coloring and the flow and the turn of the bird's head.
samplegirl
(11,479 posts)Jarqui
(10,125 posts)Thank you for sharing it
samplegirl
(11,479 posts)slumcamper
(1,606 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
(11,479 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
(1,606 posts)slumcamper
(1,606 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)for almost a year and Ive still got a long way to go.
Thank you!
slumcamper
(1,606 posts)Well done!
Trueblue Texan
(2,430 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
(11,479 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
(2,430 posts)bluboid
(560 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 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
(10,667 posts)Wow!
samplegirl
(11,479 posts)Hope it made you smile.
I give most of my stuff away that I paint.
debm55
(25,214 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)wendyb-NC
(3,327 posts)You do good art. Keep it up.
samplegirl
(11,479 posts)I keep posting my stuff. Some good some bad but I keep on trying.
JohnnyRingo
(18,633 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
(11,479 posts)It all takes time. Just watching the tutorials.
Good thing I dont sleep much or Id be moving even slower!
CommonHumanity
(246 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
(11,479 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
(7,643 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)Im working the water
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)friends.
LoisB
(7,206 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)bif
(22,703 posts)Ocelot II
(115,706 posts)samplegirl
(11,479 posts)Ill have a look!