Thank you everyone :)
Clafairy, I haven't really been exposed too much manga, or tried it, but I do kind of like it, I reckon the eyes in manga art are just amazing :)
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Thank you everyone :)
Clafairy, I haven't really been exposed too much manga, or tried it, but I do kind of like it, I reckon the eyes in manga art are just amazing :)
Wow--this thread is a lot to take in. I have been buzzing around this forum for over a week now but--as you told me not to be Clough--I have been way too intimidated to even start a post. Everyone here seems really active in their art, which is great to see. With two kids I don't paint as often as I would like. Though I see that some of you have the same situation and prevail anyway.
Thanks--I've been inspired to buckle down and work with some color--if only to keep the right side of my brain from seizing.
Will be great to see some of you art kaleido, always good to see another new artist on the thread :)
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Yes, please just feel free to post images or just discuss art here. No need to feel intimidated. We are a very friendly and accepting bunch of folks on this thread. WELCOME to the Thread! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by cal823
Will be great to see some of you art kaleido, always good to see another new artist on the thread
Hi there! So glad to see you post on this thread. This thread is a lot to take in but what a wonderful world of art and friends it has opened up to me. You will see as you read this thread how supportive and kind the posters are. I also felt intimidated to post my work in the beginning but was encouraged to do so yet just had to wait until I felt comfortable. I am so glad I did and you will be also. I am confident of that! I look forward to more posts from you including posts of images of your work. :pQuote:
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Here are a few pieces that are typical of me.
The first two are oil pastel on bristol board, 14x17, both done near Gore Mountain in New York. The very first piece is of the Hudson River. Working outside was so much fun. We spent every afternoon of an entire week outside painting.
The second two are of a fabric sculpture done for a show at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts. Theme was New Digs for the Dog (reinventing Snoopy's abode, from the Charlie Brown comic). It's fabric, crochet and beadwork built over a metal frame.
Excellent work posted above! I love seeing the variety of what you do! What did you make the canopys of the trees out of in the fabric sculpture?
WOW... I love the fabric sculpture too... Holy cow, I really need to get my art on! LOL
I keep coming in here to say hello and see and say stuff... I love wood and fabric, I suppose I will get busy with something soon to share, but I usre enjoy seeing and getting new ideas! Hugs to all.
I am so glad you posted your work. You are an amazing artist with much creativity. I need to see the joy in other's work to inspire me. You did that. Thank you! :)Quote:
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Wow I really love what you've done kaleido.
Funny that you did fabric stuff because I'm back in skewl now and our first project in yr 12 art will be to design and make some clothes (only one other guy in the class so I guess it makes sense)
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Each was an ornamental twig ball (attached to the top of a metal tube), covered with poly-fil stuffing (I think) tacked (stitched) in place, that was covered with the fabric tacked in place. The webbing is a crocheted net made from thread (yarn) removed from the same upholstery fabric that covers the base of the sculpture (crocheted in place--whose bright idea was that). The hanging threads are decorated with fimo and/or sculpey beads made to coordinate.
Remembered more than I thought I did. Must have blocked the pain of trying to get that thing done on time. Oh, wait--there it is.
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Clothes--that will be something to tackle. You'll have to share.
Yes, it would be good to see some of your art posted startover22! I would really enjoy that! Do you already have some images of things that you have done? What is it with wood that you do? Doing things with wood is really the element that I am most comfortable working with as far as the visual arts are concerned.Quote:
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I should rephrase this... instead of getting my art on, I should get my crativity on. I sure do enjoy free hand cross stitching, each time I do one, I feel there is improvement in the next... I haven't ever taken pics. I suppose I could do one maybe very soon. I will take a pic when I am done.Quote:
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With the wood, I love to do stencils and some painting, or just stripping down an old piece of furniture and painting it. I haven' done any of that in a long time. Not enough kid free time for that right now. I love to make antique looking signs, and now that I am talking about it, I miss it so much. I am getting all excited... tomorrow I shall go old barn wood hunting!
As far as carving wood, sharpening a good marshmallow stick is as far as I go with that.. Heehee!
Firmy, you know I just love your YouTube link, it is so relaxing!
Do you have a digital camera, start?
I too, love to refinish furniture. I have posted some images already on this thread.
I do have a digital camera.
I wonder if I missed that post. There was a very busy time where you all were posting so much so fast, I tried to get through the whole thing but...
I will look and see if I can't find it. :)
Hey there,
I purchased the cut out blanks at an art show I attend once a year. It comes in three pieces and after painting, you put hinges in place so it hangs on a wall, closed to show the outside of the ark or open to show Noah and wife and animals, two by two. :p
It was a fun piece to do. I can't take credit for the pattern. It came with the blanks. It took me forever to paint. I am generally a fast painter but it took awhile to get the colors just like I wanted them and the cartoonish style is not my strong suit but it was a fun piece to paint.
When I began the project, my married children asked me, "Who gets this"? I laughingly told them, "The first one to give me a grandchild." Of course, I know that had no bearing on their decisions for the timing of their pregnancies :p but it has been a fun little joke in the family. It went to my firstborn grandchild, a grandson, Benjamin. He is seven now and it still hangs in his room.
I have painted pieces for each grandchild except my fifth. I am looking for a special project for her now. She will be my last unless the kids chose to adopt, which they have talked about from time to time. Then I may be painting from now on. LOL
I hope you enjoy viewing this as much as I enjoyed painting it. :)
Superb jrebel, I love it, and the special thought and sweet story that comes with it. I have enjoyed viewing it, can't wait to see more...
Got some stuff together to start my new little cross stitch thingy! I can't wait to get started, I have to run to the fabric store and get a few little things, but then I will be on my way to a new and fun project! Love it jrebel, love it! Looks like it took a lot of time and patience! Great work!
Wow jrebel that's awesome
You continue to amaze me with your art :)
Keep it coming.
In art lately we have been learning and media testing with felting, estapol, dissolvable vilene, batik, salting, dies, etc.
Not my usual area, but I suppose I can handle it and do something with it.
Thank you Start for the kind words! I am anxious to see your new project. Anyone who can work with thread, has my admiration. :)Quote:
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Cal, thank you for your kind words and encouragement.Quote:
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By getting thrown into working with new mediums, you may just find a whole new avenue for your creativity. Anxious to see your new work. :)
My latest puttering... a virtual AMHD flower delivery for everyone.
Pic of the flowers that'll be on my wife's vanity on valentines morning. As usual with me, photoshopped for softening, contrast, and some texture. Putting the real deal on her vanity, and a pic in a frame for her work.
Happy valentines day.
Top pic is "original" with the slightest lightening (taken in mid-low light), bottom is processed for some grain that isn't showing on screen well and burlap texture. Probably not going to use that one.
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"HAPPY VALENTINE"S DAY" to you also!Quote:
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I have been wondering when we would get to see some of your work. You are not only creative in your art but in your love and that is heart warming. Your wife is going to fall in love with you all over again! Thank you for sharing! :)
Thanks.
Tried to switch out pics for a better one, but now I have multiples. Top is the original with very minor lightening, bottom has multiple layers, and while I favored this at first, the texture is too much. I can tell already I'm not going to use it. I have about 4-5 versions that will be printed, each with different processing... so we will see which one "wins" out... I'm hoping for less processed, but the area in which I took the pics had some surface blemishes, and I had limited time to minimize shadows, so we'll see what it looks like. While I sometimes prefer some of the processing effects, honestly it often helps me deal with imperfections and "problem" areas in the pics when I don't have time to take a lot of shots or do a lot of adjustments.
The colors on film are always more vibrant than on my old screen, and darker pics on screen tend to look lighter as well... so sometimes I know nothing until the pic is in hand.
All I know is in two hours something will be framed and done. A little last minute, but I hadn't planned on doing this until I liked the arrangement. I need to practice more still life.
*fyi - top shot was selected after printing. Was great with low light so the flowers lacked extreme "photographic" detail, but enough soft light to have some contrast... the pic looks softer on film*
Awesome pics!
Sure she will love them :)
I like how well the red works with the blue bottle supported by the warm white tulips. And the crisp green makes the simplicity of the arrangement very elegant. Did you select the tulip colors based on their aesthetic appeal or do they have a symbolic meaning?
Kp, don't leave us blowin' in the wind here. How did your wife enjoy her gifts of flowers and photo for her office? Not asking personal here, just wanting to know she appreciated the effort that went into the gift. :p
My sister-in-law loves anything with strawberries on it so I painted her an Ostrich Egg with strawberries. It isn't one of my best or favorites but she enjoyed receiving it. I did like the back of it. I did a wash of three colors then using the dots, along with the natural pebble like texture, it almost appears to be quilted. The greens were a little brighter and deeper than I wanted but tried many other combination of colors and this is just what I ended up with.
I enjoy so much seeing everyone posting art work. As I said, this isn't my best but wanted to share.
The one with the cardinals was commissioned. Seems I work a lot in areas not my forte but then, we never know until we try, right?
It's so true that we never do know until we try..!
Jrebel--love the strawberries--great composition! Cardinals have a great atmosphere. The stylization of the tree branches makes a nice clean pattern. Reminds me of a Japanese print.
Jrebel those look awesome :)
As usual I am in awe of your artistic skills
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Hi Cal,Jan,Clough,Kp,start... and all others here...
Jan, I loved your beautiful work! As always you amaze me with your detailed work...
Kp,very creative.. :)
Start,Nice to see you back;)
Good to see this thread going strong still.
I need help on finding the right "decoration" between the lettering of the thingy I am working on... Hand sewn hearts, stars, or flowers? I just don't know, I am almost done with half then I will work on the rest...
AND, I just found out that it isn't even cross stitch, it's more like needle point... LOL
Silly, I suppose but I am not real serious till I see the finish product, I found out that I like the fast endings too, I like to work till it's done so I may be up all night, we will see! :). Just needed to rant a bit. Done now! Hugs and love to all of you, you do great work!
Hey there Start! I hope you will post some "work in progress" pics and then of the finished prdoduct. I think maybe I had said earlier "If you can glue it I can do it" but thread and I?? Oh how I admire those who can work with thread. Keep us posted on your new project! Please?Quote:
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I have no idea the difference between cross stick and needle point... well, I would make the assumption that cross stitch might be a crossing of thread but couldn't prove it by me!! :confused: I look forward to seeing images. :p
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Yes, it would be good to see some of your art posted startover22! I would really enjoy that! Do you already have some images of things that you have done? What is it with wood that you do? Doing things with wood is really the element that I am most comfortable working with as far as the visual arts are concerned.
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Originally Posted by startover22
I should rephrase this... instead of getting my art on, I should get my creativity on. I sure do enjoy free hand cross stitching, each time I do one, I feel there is improvement in the next... I haven't ever taken pics. I suppose I could do one maybe very soon. I will take a pic when I am done.
With the wood, I love to do stencils and some painting, or just stripping down an old piece of furniture and painting it. I haven' done any of that in a long time. Not enough kid free time for that right now. I love to make antique looking signs, and now that I am talking about it, I miss it so much. I am getting all excited... tomorrow I shall go old barn wood hunting!
As far as carving wood, sharpening a good marshmallow stick is as far as I go with that.. Heehee!
Firmy, you know I just love your YouTube link, it is so relaxing!
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Do you have a digital camera, start?
I too, love to refinish furniture. I have posted some images already on this thread.
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I do have a digital camera.
I wonder if I missed that post. There was a very busy time where you all were posting so much so fast, I tried to get through the whole thing but...
I will look and see if I can't find it.
Here is the link to the page on this thread where I posted some images of a table that I refinished.
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/art/ar...133294-33.html
Jan, thanks, I am not going to get real serious as if I do it comes out perfect and I like the kind of messy look best with these type of things. It is more like a sampler... but as simple as can be so the message stays clear. It takes a bit of time, but not because I am careful, it just takes time. I am a fast worker so perfection is not my thing, not sure why I can't take on a project like most of you, maybe that is why I like old ratty things.
Clough your table, wow... very good work, I had a few pieces I re did in Alaska, and now I wish I had taken before and after pictures. I started making old things look brand new, then I found new things and made them look old. I fell in love with the chipped paint and the wear on the knob from someone using it so much that you could see it right there. I love antiques and pretty things. You did a really fine job on the table Clough... I suppose I could do that to my drop leaf table, but I kind of like the scratches and chips... (maybe after the kids leave the house I will re do all of my pieces, then I wouldn't worry if they will scratch it up or not!)
Hey, thanks starover22 for the compliment! Much appreciated! I do have many more before and after pictures of items of furniture that I have refinished. But, I am going to wait to post them on a new thread such as this, and/or one that is devoted to the refinishing projects that people have done. I would greatly enjoy sharing with you about the ins and outs of refinishing, if you would like. I have been doing it a very long time now.Quote:
startover22 agrees: Clough I am in love with drop leaf tables! You did a very lovely job! Cool, thanks for sharing with me!
I do understand what you mean about liking things that have some imperfections in them. Liking them and recognizing their beauty as such, is an art and also reflects an appreciation that you have for the character that a piece has because of the way that it looks according to the use that it has had through the decades. There are a lot of antiques that we would dare not to change the appearance of, because doing so would destroy the integrity of the piece.
I remember years ago, a table that my old orchestra director from high school and his wife had in their kitchen. There was a notch that was left in the edge of the table. Having the notch there always seemed to bring questions from people who saw the table, even though the table was beautifully refinished. But, there was this notch in it...
The notch was where the previous owners had always cut the chicken's heads off!
That was a table with character and a story behind it!
Well fellow artists and art enthusiasts, this thread is winding down to a close because it will be closed at 1,500 posts. Less than 25 posts to go here. But, hopefully another thread will be started like it where we will "wind up" again with our enthusiasm for things devoted to the arts in various ways!
It's probably best that threads like this don't go on forever. After awhile, it becomes really hard to find the posts where really significant and enjoyable things to view and discuss have been posted. For instance, it took me quite awhile to find the page on this thread where I had posted the images of the table that I had refinished.
There is so much to be appreciated on this thread by those who have posted images or descriptions of their art and also the techniques that have been used to create the art! But, for the sake of clarity and cataloging, it would be best to start again and perhaps make a thread such as this one easier to follow and to find things. Maybe, renewing images and posts with helpful information within a new thread might be a possible answer to that.
This site gets excellent coverage when people do searches for answers to things on the Internet. So, I don't see a problem with posting some information again that has already been posted so that the information is easy to find, especially concerning the techniques that folks have used to create the art that they have created. It would be most helpful to people if it would be easy to find the information as to what they are looking for.
Clough says... I do understand what you mean about liking things that have some imperfections in them. Liking them and recognizing their beauty as such, is an art and also reflects an appreciation that you have for the character that a piece has because of the way that it looks according to the use that it has had through the decades. There are a lot of antiques that we would dare not to change the appearance of, because doing so would destroy the integrity of the piece.
Start says... Ecxactly, and there are many more people startingto appreciate things that are ages, or older! I love the stories, I love the look... Just like the Chickens head being cut off (can't imagine myseflf doing that) but yes, that story is grand, and I am so glad to hear they save a part of history as simple as it was! Hugs Clough, when I need some help re doing, I know exactly who to talk to, many thanks!
As for the thread, I too am wondering what is going to happen!
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