Ask Me Help Desk - The Artist in you!

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Originally Posted by chek101

I like this, Met; your colors work well. I would enjoy seeing some more of your stuff. I wish I could keep things simple but I'm not happy unless I spend another sleepless night trying to figure out a way out of the usual corner I painting myself into that day. Some times I just go at things with head down and at break neck speed. Art is thinking. I need to practice that part more.

Your art is beautiful as it is. Whether it's complicated or simple, so the extra effort and thought is worth a lot and very appreciated. I just meant that a simple sketch like Firmbeliever's also has good potential to become a cool work of art. There are no two artists alike, each is very different so their effort and outcome vary widely.

You are all such fantastic artists!
Lolz, I spent 4 out of 6 lessons of school today in the art room, as well as recess, and half of lunchtime!
Was trying to finish my art studio (when I came up with the design for my studio, which is a series of 7 intaglio prints, I thought "i can finish this on time easy"
Then my art teacher said "oh, id like you to do 3 of each print btw"
Intaglio printing is so time consuming I had already carved them out onto plastic, just had to print them but it takes a long time to do) well I got about half of the prints done today, so I should be fine :)
Lolz, don't worry, ill post my stuff on here soon, when I stop procrastinating (holidays soon, if I haven't done it by then, holiday boredom will drive me to it)
Love too see more of you guys stuff

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Originally Posted by cal823

you are all such fantastic artists!
lolz, i spent 4 out of 6 lessons of school today in the art room, as well as recess, and half of lunchtime!
was trying to finish my art studio (when i came up with the design for my studio, which is a series of 7 intaglio prints, i thought "i can finish this on time easy"
then my art teacher said "oh, id like you to do 3 of each print btw"
intaglio printing is so time consuming i had already carved them out onto plastic, just had to print em but it takes a long time to do) well i got about half of the prints done today, so i should be fine :)
lolz, dont worry, ill post my stuff on here soon, when i stop procrastinating (holidays soon, if i havnt done it by then, holiday boredom will drive me to it)
love too see more of u guys stuff

HOW I ENVY YOU!! Enjoy your time in art school! (isn't it art school?). Anyway, I always wanted to go to an art school, in particular the School of Visual Arts here in NY. But that was/is never to be. Now I no longer have the patients to deal with teachers. I did attend a few private classes given at the home of the instructor, but I couldn't stand her messing with my colors so I never went back. I think there's a point in one's life when "following" ends. I've reached that point. Attending art school had always been a dream of mine. Even today, when I see kids carrying art portfolios when I'm shopping in my favorite art supply store, I just let out this long soulful sigh. So take a tip from me... enjoy your time learning your full potential and work at it till you drop. Squeeze all you can out of it! Good luck hon! So far you are doing grrrreat! :)

Not in art school, just one of my subjects in year 11 is art :)

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not in art school, just one of my subjects in year 11 is art :)

Well, your school sounds like they have a pretty decent curriculum in art. Have you ever heard of Albrecht Durer? I have a book showing all his woodcuts. He did the most amazing wood cuts you'll EVER see! Check out this one:

Jeeze... thats an amazing one
We been studying japanese ukiyo-e
My fave artist that we studied for this unit would have to be ando hiroshige :) he's pretty cool, he did mostly landscapes, but he did a lot more depth and perspective than other ukiyo e artists and influenced van gogh (van gogh liked his art so much that he did his own versions of some of hiroshige's art) (hiroshigers versions are much better!)

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jeeze.....thats an amazing one
we been studying japanese ukiyo-e
my fave artist that we studied for this unit would have to be ando hiroshige :) hes pretty kewl, he did mostly landscapes, but he did alot more depth and perspective than other ukiyo e artists and influenced van gogh (van gogh liked his art so much that he did his own versions of some of hiroshige's art) (hiroshigers versions are much better!)

I don't particular care for most of the old masters... don't know why, I just never liked them with maybe the exception of Michael Angelo. I do like Miro!! I wish I could paint like Miro! He absolutely delights me. One of my favorites:

Lolz, I always liked salavador dali :)

Yeah, I used to like Dali first till I encountered Miro.

Hello everyone, Love doing art but I have not done it for a while ever since I had a baby.
I love doing art using pens, pastels, art pencils and would love to try to do oil painting. I was going to do it and I finally bought all the supplies but have not done any oil painting.

Proud :)

WOW you guys are all so incredible, I am a little envious myself! LOL
SEriously, what talent you guys have..

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Originally Posted by Proudmama

hello everyone, Love doing art but I have not done it for a while ever since I had a baby.
I love doing art using pens, pastels, art pencils and would love to try to do oil painting. I was going to do it and i finally bought all the supplies but have not done any oil painting.

Proud :)

Proud,
Do one for us... please:)

Pretty please, with sugar on top... don't leave us in such suspense!

FIRM, I am off for a bit.. I will be back later. DON'T FORGET I LOVE YOU!!

U too... shattered!

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Here's two more of my doodling:)

Flowers in colour is done in acrylics.
The roses is just a pencil sketch.

Wow! Firmy! I wouldn't call that doodling! You are an artist!
I'm going to have to go back and look at the rest of this thread!!

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Wow! Firmy!! I wouldn't call that doodling!! You are an artist!!
I'm gonna have to go back and look at the rest of this thread!!!

:) Thanks Capt!

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Here's some more,
Very different type of art!:D

One is a handbag I made, with handpainted detail in fabric paint(this is what I love doing, fabric paint!).

The other is a painting of sorts with felt pen and beads glued onto it.:p

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Originally Posted by firmbeliever

Proud,
Do one for us...please:)

Hello firm,
I for got your name of the thread:( and my husband found it for me.:) WOOHOO
Witch one do you want me to do I have some on the computer but it has my Name on it.

Proud

Hi Proud!
Your name?Edit it with photoshop or something (add a coloured bar or something instead of your name).
But do it in a way that your art cannot be copied by anyone.:)

I will try to do that some time. Thank you.

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[QUOTE=firmbeliever]Here's some more,
Very different type of art!:

Sorry I hadn't gotten around to this till now, but between the new grand daughter and the new job, suddenly time became a rare commodity, here. My grand daughter "Lauren Jessica" is a little doll. See for yourself: picture below.

Regarding your artwork, I have to say I am impressed with your sense of flow and balance. Such gentle creations. I think the art fits the person and that is how I see you. I love it!! Don't ever stop. We need your softness!

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Awwww... Chek,
Your Gdaughter Lauren is beautiful!
No wonder we do not hear from you often.
New job and a little new life. Hope it gives new meaning to your life!:)

Thank you...

This little artist was in me 2 and a half years ago.:D
Here is my daughter's attempt at watercolours!

Now you know why we artists are so often starving... the competition keeps getting younger and younger... LOL! The kid's got a good eye, there! Look out Mama!

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Originally Posted by chek101

Now you know why we artists are so often starving ... the competition keeps getting younger and younger ... LOL! The kid's got a good eye, there! Look out Mama!!

:D

Hello Check, Your baby looks so cute.
I got to go my baby is a wake now.
Talk to you all latter.

Proud

Firm and Proud,

:)

Cheeks so soft you can eat 'em with a spoon! She is too adorable.

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Chek,
I wish you would write something here... about how you feel right now, with the birth of Lauren.

Firm,
There are some things I will not speak about even though they may be honest and sincere, and I know that there are many who will not like what I have to say. I view things differently than anyone I have ever met, so I have to assume I stand alone in my thoughts and views and as such am outside looking in. I am trying to fit in here, and it does seem to be working, but you have no idea how quickly I can change all that and it can go very wrong. There are no more curious minds, only angels with broken wings. And I don't have all that much patience anymore to deal with the so-called outraged rightious.

I hear you Chek.

It is all personal choice, you may do as you wish.
I just saw a different side of you when you talked about Lauren and I thought maybe she was what you needed right now.

firmbeliever, those watercolours actually look pretty good lolz!

;)

Firmbeliever, your so-called sketches are a work of art. Keep working at it.

Thanks Met!
I am not much of a finisher... I dabble and if I do not finish it in one sitting, it is hard for me to get back to it and finish it.
I start something new again... :)

I loved the Henry Ward Beecher quote! I am relatively new to this site. I posted an inquiry earlier with great results.

I believe the need to create is innate in all of us whether it be painting, drawing, writing, pottery, metal work, communication, cooking (which is definitely not my forte) or other forms of creating because creating allows us to express what is inside of us, shows what we would like to experience or to get out of us the struggles and frustrations we feel. Creating gives us a way to share love or sometimes just a way to give others joy. Well, I am getting way too philosophical this evening. I paint, draw and write but like was mentioned above, I dabble in a lot of things. I admire those who possess a strong talent in one area and excel, however, I am not one of them. I want to try too many things to ever excel in one area. I enjoyed seeing the art above and appreciate this forum.

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I loved the Henry Ward Beecher quote! I am relatively new to this site. I posted an inquiry earlier with great results.

I believe the need to create is innate in all of us whether it be painting, drawing, writing, pottery, metal work, communication, cooking (which is definitely not my forte) or other forms of creating because creating allows us to express what is inside of us, shows what we would like to experience or to get out of us the struggles and frustrations we feel. Creating gives us a way to share love or sometimes just a way to give others joy. Well, I am getting way too philosophical this evening. I paint, draw and write but like was mentioned above, I dabble in a lot of things. I admire those who possess a strong talent in one area and excel, however, I am not one of them. I want to try too many things to ever excel in one area. I enjoyed seeing the art above and appreciate this forum.

I am so glad that you posted! :)

Thank you! I think I am going to enjoy this site very much. As I have scanned through some of the questions and answers, I see it is a diverse sight. Keeps life interesting!

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I loved the Henry Ward Beecher quote! I am relatively new to this site. I posted an inquiry earlier with great results.

I believe the need to create is innate in all of us whether it be painting, drawing, writing, pottery, metal work, communication, cooking (which is definitely not my forte) or other forms of creating because creating allows us to express what is inside of us, shows what we would like to experience or to get out of us the struggles and frustrations we feel. Creating gives us a way to share love or sometimes just a way to give others joy. Well, I am getting way too philosophical this evening. I paint, draw and write but like was mentioned above, I dabble in a lot of things. I admire those who possess a strong talent in one area and excel, however, I am not one of them. I want to try too many things to ever excel in one area. I enjoyed seeing the art above and appreciate this forum.

JR,
Would love to see your work... :)
Welcome from one dabbler to another!:p

Good Morning! I love working in pencil but dabbling as I do, I also enjoy painting on Ostrich Eggs, homegrown dipper gourds. I will be happy to post some of my work when I figure out how to do it. I tried the insert image and tried copying and pasting. Be patient with me, I will get it figured out.

;)
You will figure it out JR.

Ostrich eggs and dipper gourd?
Sounds very interesting, please do elaborate on how it is done.

Here are some tips to get the picture uploaded.

First edit the pictures to web page size.
Then click Answer and on the same page a little lower you will find "Additional Options" and "manage attachements".
Click the manage attachments.