The last few days I worked on another painting. I am still having fun although the results are not what I am envisioning for sure. 😀
I decided to add texture to the mountains by adding in used dried tea leaves into the paint. It helped it some. I think tomorrow my box of Liquitex paints will be here-so I am excited about better color choices. I know one doesn't need allot of colors as they can mix them-but this set I have now is not doing that-just making things lighter or darker.
I am not sure if I will add this one to AJJ's theme for green by Eileen-my painting skills are really not all that good yet.
I figure if I share these painting attempts then I leave this open to suggestions from you better artists for tips on improving
Ok Erika suggested it was ok to link up with AJJ thank you
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I am still disappointed in the water movement
A couple weeks ago my blogging artist friend Barbara sent me a spiral cookbook that she thought I could use for my journals--I am thinking of changing over my paintings to this book-the pages are bigger-and I think with the different size of paper I may be able to do better with distance etc.
I think this direction looks like a nice size to paint on. these are glossy papers. I will again glue two pages together and then either gesso it well or glue down acrylic artist paper like above painting
I have had enough coffee for awhile so I grabbed my french press and added in two kinds of white teas and two pea flowers to brew up a tea-very nice I took this photo just a few minutes after pouring in the hot water. when steeped for 5 minutes it was a very dark green color-due to to the purple pea flowers.
Happy Friday and weekend everyone-stay safe and healthy-please
Kathy i think you will enjoy the Liquitex immensley! They will blend so much easier for sure... Some suggestions on painting... think about a light source... what direction is the light coming from... then paint your lightest highlights and darkest shadows accordingly.. have a reference photo or even a still life in front of you instead of painting from memory... I LOVE seeing you painting Kathy... finding your way just like me! Most of all... Have Fun!!! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Deb-Bob Ross mentioned the light too in one of his videos-thank you-I will explore that. I don't understand light-so that's a good suggestion-looking at something for reference-hugs
DeleteYou as well-hugs
ReplyDeleteKathy,I think you are in the beginning stages of developing your own painting style. Your work reminds me of Grandma Moses’ work. Keep doing what makes you happy, that’s all that matters. I’m glad you have a plan for the book I sent, it will allow bigger finished works, great. Your tea looks too pretty to drink!
ReplyDeletethanks Barbara
DeleteYou should link up to AJJ and Eileen's challenge. Everything take practice before you (well people in general) start to really like what you do. But for those of us looking, we like it as it is. I especially like the texture in the mountains. It makes them look a little bit rocky. I am going to thank you in advance for joining AJJ, because i do think you should Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteOk I will thank you Erika-hugs
DeleteBeautiful page, I love how you added the texture with the dried tea leaves!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Thank you so much Tammy
DeleteBeautiful art, love the painting, have a great day, hugs, vALERIE
ReplyDelete74 and that active with these issues is great, no? Be proud?
ReplyDeleteI don´t see why you are disappointed in your work!
Ahhh! NOW I understand where you get these formats from, old books!!! I learn something new every day, LOL.
Huh?! Thursday morning over here! (You really made me check the day!!!)
Have a great Friday :-) Hugs!
Yes Larry is doing pretty well considering all of his numerous health concerns.
DeleteYes these spiral old books are great for mixed media, and now playing with paints-loving it.
You have a good weekend hugs
!I find your page very nicely painted and in time you will have it out as you paint the river. The joy is in the foreground when painting that is the most important thing, since I recognized this everything worked much better!
ReplyDeleteSimply paint out freely!
Greetings Elke
Thank you so much Elke for your kind comments. I think I have improved a bit too from the last ones. hugs
DeleteArt is in the eye of the beholder! I think you should be well pleased with the work you are producing but it is good to see that you are open to suggestions for improvement - I think I need instructions from the very beginning. Remember that a child has to crawl before it can walk and so with continued practise you will find new ways to work and develop your own style.
ReplyDeletePerhaps if you look at the work of some of the great artists you will see that they all have different ways of working and maybe you will put them into different levels. Lowry did stick men but look at how famous he became. Vastly different work to, say, Renoir or Constable who are different again.
What I say is "enjoy your art" and to me that is the best thing you can do.
Hugs, Neet xx
Thank you Neet, yes I need to be patient with myself as this is a totally new art medium for me-I always have worked with natural dyes and fibers, weaving etc. I love Monet and also Grandma Moses so different-I will watch more videos on the Monet techniques thanks for the encouragement
DeleteKathy, I cannot understand why you don't like your painting. I think it is gorgeous! It is your style, sweetie, and you must be proud. Keep painting and I am sure that your painting will improve more.
ReplyDeleteThe cooking book will be perfect for painting using gesso.
Hugs, my dear friend.
thanks so much Mia as long as I am enjoying and having fun I will paint more I think this new spiral book will be perfect for playing with paints too hugs
DeleteAgain, I'm impressed with your trees especially :) You get great colors both there and in your moving stream. I like it!
ReplyDeletethank you I do like my trees too-
DeleteYour trees are super! Don't be too critical... journaling is to try out things and to have fun. I have often pages that are not after my taste -- but with every page you learn so much!
ReplyDeleteWould love to taste this tea...looks fabulous green!
Big hugs Kathy!
Susi xxx
Hi Susi, thank you-yes I am focussing on having fun and learning-so I will be kinder to myself-this was very nice tea
DeleteI love your painting, Kathy. I'm very happy you shared it with us at Art Journal Journey. Just keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI have something to share and will send it by email. It may boost your self confidence.
Eileen xx
Thank you Eileen-hugs
DeleteA wonderful page, I love the added texture Kathy!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I love watching your journey begin in painting! You have an honest, forthright soul I think, not afraid of anything! You will see all the things you feel are hard to capture become easy for you with time and practice. Working at it is a huge percentage of 'getting' it. Now if I could just follow my own advice!!!
ReplyDeletesmiling-I think you are "getting it" just fine. as long as I am having fun I will continue-I just got a package from amazon in the mail which should be my box of paints from liquitex-
DeleteI think your latest painting is great. I love the trees. I also like the looks of that tea in a French press. I would LOVE to get some white tea, because I've never had any, at least none that I know of. Sorry I'm still playing catch up.
ReplyDeleteGood morning-no worries-no time limits for visiting-thanks Yes I like white teas-very mild
DeleteI am so thrilled you added this Eileen's theme at Art Journal Journey. I think it is a fabulous painting, You created a wonderful calm scene and those trees do look amazing.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your tea it sounded a nice flavour.
Yvonne xx
Thank you Yvonne very much I need to not be so hard on myself
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