Friday, May 17, 2013

Still Experimenting


FIRST PAINTING

I did not like the way it turned out.  I used too much water and the clouds became sort of puffy. .  which I proceeded to make puffy.  It needed something else, so I actually added sand (the kind you buy in a craft store).
SECOND PAINTING
I couldn't get the sunrise (over the water) so I changed the picture entirely, or should I say, I ruined the picture entirely.

Only way to learn, is just to keeping going (oops) mountains with trees and birds on the siade and a setting sun. . . .
Both paintings I tried to correct something. . . .and am going to keep painting until I understand it and get it right.

Please join the Paint Party Friday group and see what we all are accomplishing.
Blessings,
Janet



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13 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaMay 17, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I like the 'essence' of the first one ~ tranquil scene ~ Happy Weekend.

    It is all a 'process' and sometimes are better than others.

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  2. Valerie-JaelMay 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Love the puffy clouds! Keep going, you will get there Sweetie! Valerie

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  3. ann @ studiohydeMay 17, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Very good efforts Janet. Keep up the good work, you show determination, which is a massive help in Learning. Practise, practise, practise. Remember Youtube videos are a great source of help i.e. Grahame Booth watercolour may help along the way. (just an idea for you). You show confidence in your paintings and adding sand is very good, shows you are prepared to experiment with textures.

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  4. Linda KunsmanMay 17, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I too like the first one with the puffy clouds. It's not so hard to keep going and even sometimes making a mess of things cuz you can always cover it up-and I've done that many times :) Happy PPF!

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  5. NettyMay 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    we have to learn and this is what makes it such a fab adventure. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. IvyMay 17, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Keep going indeed! You are doing great! HPPF!

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  7. Lynn CohenMay 17, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    You absolutely keep going!!! I love the texture the paint gives those "puffy" clouds!!! I love the wind in the sail too! Hugs and happy painting. Me? Still working at getting it right. Actually, I just do and you are stuck with whatever it is I get. LOL

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  8. Tracey FKMay 17, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    I often go too far and much them up and then try to fix and totally ruin works... but they are never wasted as I always learn something so they don't bother me too much... I like seeing you learn as you go...xx

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  9. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Wonderful that you feel free to experiment and see what happens....I love mistakes, they often lead to something unexpected for me. Enjoy the process. Happy PPF

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  10. dentheMay 18, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Love your attitude! That's the right spirit! Great idea to add sand ....

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  11. DVArtistMay 19, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    These are great. I too love the clouds.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  12. bellefrogworksMay 19, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Not only do I know that you will get there - I can see you coming back to these paintings until you are satisfied. I have "ruined" more paintings than I care to remember - but wasn't brave enough to share them at the time. I love your soft colors and you will find your way! HPPF

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  13. minnemieMay 23, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    I do like the puffy clouds:-) I do understand the frustration of ruining something, the determination of figuring it out, and the surprise and satisfaction of something working after all! Keep going,you are in good company:-)

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