The Artist in you!

firmbeliever · Sep 24, 2007, 02:47 PM

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his nature into his pictures."
- Henry Ward Beecher

For all those who are creative in art-
Be it painting in acrylics,oils,guache,crayons, pencils,pen,ink or charcoal.
Or any other medium

We would love to see your art!

Disclaimer:It is upto each of you to protect your original works from being copied,please do take the neccessary steps to stop piracy of your work.

jrebel7 · Nov 8, 2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Clough

Hi, Jan!

I am wondering how on earth you paint on the leaves! I am assuming that they are still fresh when you paint on them? What kind of brush do you use on them, if you use a brush? How do you keep them from curling up because they have gotten wet with whatever you are using for your paint? What do you use for the paint? Do you spray some kind of finish on them when you are done with the painting?

Enquiring minds need to know, you know!

Thanks!

Craig

I collect the leaves in the fall after they have fallen. I paint on flat ones as well as ones whose edges are curled. Those make the most interesting ones but they don't photograph well so didn't post. I paint on sycamore leafs a lot. They are the largest leaf in our area and look nice in a shadow box. I paint a pattern on the back of the back part of the shadow box to enhance or compliment the leaf painting. I use acrylic paints, flat brush and liner brush and always paint both sides, generally the back side is a solid color, no detail, but something to compliment the front. After they are completed, I coat both sides two or three times with Polycrylic, clear gloss. They look nice in shadow boxes or just to lay several in a display dish on a table. People generally want to pick them up, touch them, look on both sides so I like to display them in a tray or dish. The large ones need to be in a shadow box or framed behind glass someway. For the ones I display in the open, I just use a dry brush occasionally on them to dust the surface.

Clough · Nov 8, 2007, 11:17 PM

Didi, I know that you are looking at this thread. Jan, I know that you are online right now. Have either of you noticed the Milkweed question that I posted. Jan, it would seem to be right up your alley!!

I am just closing up things on another thread with a high school student who asked about acting, which is right up my alley!!

grammadidi · Nov 8, 2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by benn11

I am terrible at art, my art i monstrous.

I'd like to see! I LOVE monsters!

Really, though... I thought I was pretty bad until these people and their diverse posts encouraged and inspired me. Why not try something simple to post?

Hugs, Didi

jrebel7 · Nov 8, 2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Clough

Didi, I know that you are looking at this thread. Jan, I know that you are online right now. Have either of you noticed the Milkweed question that I posted. Jan, it would seem to be right up your alley!!

I am just closing up things on another thread with a high school student who asked about acting, which is right up my alley.

Hi. I did notice your post regarding milkweed pods. I have gone to the woods in search of items to place in dried flower arrangements. I have a very tall pottery vase, about 3/4 of my height. I found sage plentiful and cattails and added other treasures from the woods, some being milk weed pods. When I go, most things of this nature are already dried and have formed magnificent shapes. Some look like insects, others like exotic tropical flowers when painted bright colors, others quite dressy in a black vase with pods painted with Emperors Gold acrylic paint. If they are not dried, pop them open, clean them out and let dry in a warm room or put in a dehydrator. My knowledge of working with milkweed pods is very limited. I will see if I have some here and make sure they are the milkweed pods I am describing but I am pretty sure that is what they are called. If not, I will let you know ASAP......well.........tomorrow. Sorry not to be positive about my information.

jrebel7 · Nov 8, 2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by grammadidi

I'd like to see! I LOVE monsters!

Really, though... I thought I was pretty bad until these people and their diverse posts encouraged and inspired me. Why not try something simple to post?

Hugs, Didi

Hey Soul Sister! Do you have Milkweed Pods up your way???

jrebel7 · Nov 8, 2007, 11:52 PM

I have an early morning so better get off here and bid you all a good evening! Just can't walk past the computer on my way to bed without checking one more time!!!!

Night All!

Clough · Nov 8, 2007, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jrebel7

Hi. I did notice your post regarding milkweed pods. I have gone to the woods in search of items to place in dried flower arrangements. I have a very tall pottery vase, about 3/4 of my height. I found sage plentiful and added other treasures from the woods, some being milk weed pods. When I go, most things of this nature are already dried and have formed magnificent shapes. Some look like insects, others like exotic tropical flowers when painted bright colors, others quite dressy in a black vase with pods painted with Emperors Gold acrylic paint. If they are not dried, pop them open, clean them out and let dry in a warm room or put in a dehydrator. My knowledge of working with milkweed pods is very limited. I will see if I have some here and make sure they are the milkweed pods I am describing but I am pretty sure that is what they are called. If not, I will let you know ASAP......well.........tomorrow. Sorry not to be positive about my information.

Thanks, Jan! You are incredibly helpful as always!

I figured that this would be your kind of thing! Would you mind posting something like this on the Milkweed post? I'm asking that sheepishily, because you have already posted here.

I am working to see if this high school student on the other thread has a bent towards painting, drawing, etc. or writing. I will be inviting her over to this thread if she does. Actually, maybe acting could also be a part of this this thread since it's an art also? hmmmmmm???



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