Every once in a while my friend, Linda, drives the 2 hours from Nelson, BC to spend the day with me so we can paint together.
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| Linda in my studio |
It is always a fascinating time because Linda likes trying new things and every time she visits I end up painting something I never would have painted on my own.
Today she brought a tutorial of a painting by Frank Webb - "Bill's Lumberyard" that she printed from the internet.
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| my painting |
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I have a few samples of Frank Webb's art in one of my painting books so I might try this style again just to see if I can.
Over the years, Painting Days with Linda have taken me in a number of different directions that I might not have traveled on my own.
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| Other Worldly |
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Sometimes we will use one of our painting books for ideas. For "Other Worldly" we looked at "Watercolor, Pour it on!" by Jan Fabian Wallake.
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| Master of the Farm |
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Sometimes we will use something from my files of reference material. I don't remember exactly what I used for this painting but I loved the rooster and hated the rest of the piece. I cut the rooster out and stuck it on another piece of paper and added a new background, creating a watercolor collage.
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| Wonder & Joy |
Linda and I don't always paint the same subject. For "Wonder & Joy", I used a photo from a magazine and Linda painted a picture of a young boy from one of my art books. We both painted people which I would never have done without her suggestion.
Our Painting Days don't happen often because of the distance between us and the fact that we both have pretty busy lives. I don't remember how many we have had over the years but every one has given me new knowledge and ideas. Painting Days are a wonderful way to share and learn from a friend and I am so happy that Linda will take the time to come and share with me.
