my first attempt at watercolor

[RJ]

I took a class this afternoon. Meet Wilbur (he looks like a wilbur). :D

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL744/4676736/9765048/161017798.jpg

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[Klara]

Hello RJ,

Your watercolour picture is so good! I always think that watercolour
is such a difficult thing to do so but you did a great job.

Klara

[RJ]

thanks, I had a really good teacher... she started me off step by step and
walked me through it... now I"m excited to do another! LOL

I might do him over to see if I can do better... don't know... ;)

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"Klara" <r...@tesco.net> wrote in message
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[Anji]

awesome job rj. i can't even draw stick people much less paint. looks
great and he really does look like a Wilbur!!
Anji
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[King's Crown]

Very cute. It's fun to try new techniques and mediums.

Lynne

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[RJ]

thanks! Yeah the name stuck. :)

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[RJ]

yeah I think this is one I'll stick with a while... its so much fun!

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[King's Crown]

I've been toying with water color pencils. Have you ever used them?

Lynne

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[RJ]

yup, and all my ATC's this round are with them.. :) Love them... but I"m
liking regular watercolors more! :)

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[King's Crown]

I guess mine are more like watercolor crayons. I use them exactly like I
would regular water colors. I wet my brush drag it along the color I want
and go.

Lynne

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[Klara]

Hello Lynne,

I use watercolour pencils quite often for colouring in small areas such
as cards (stamps, outline stickers etc.). They are very easy and quick
to use and are one of my favourite arty/crafty "tool" for me! They are
like regular pencils but then you take a small brush with water and
spread it over the coloured-in area. It then looks as if you have
painted the area but the effect is easier and quicker to achieve. You
can also blend colours easily like this.

I used them here, at the bottom of the page (I hope you can see it):
http://community.webshots.com/photo/549045892/2034481160088273201MENENS

Klara

[scrappymissjacqui]

That is awesome! Great job!
Jacqui

[Deb in AR]

Ooooo....I like Wilbur! You did a great job with the watercolors. I've
used watercolor pencils, and now watercolor crayons, but that's as far as
I've gotten. LOL I couldn't draw anything if I had to!

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[RJ]

awww thanky!

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[RJ]

well that was the hardest part for me was sketching him... I erased alot..
LOL but once we got to the painting part I was ready!

he is sitting here staring at me now... :)

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[M-C]

That giraffe is too cute! What are you going to do with it?

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[OKC Dave]

RJ, you are so critical of yourself! I think it is great! (It is as the
ole saying goes - We are our own worst critic!)

I ave to say I have learned something wonderful from this tread. I have
seen those watercolor pencils but thought they were something like chalk
ones, kinda lackluster, Well I may have to get some to add to y
collection too!!

(cotton picking enablers in here!)

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[RJ]

Well right now he is sitting here staring at me... I think I'm going to hold
on to him and repaint him to see if I can do better... I had requests from 2
friends already for copies...and I think it would be good practice so
possibly I'll make one or two more... but I like him... I might hang him in
my guest room. He is really cute. I love giraffes. :)

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[RJ]

If you get watercolor pencils, I highly recommend getting a water brush...
it holds water IN the brush... and makes it more portable... not really
useful for real watercoloring but works great with the pencils... ;)

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[Karen AKA Kajikit]

On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:55:01 GMT, "RJ" <duckwater@*SPAM*gmail.com>
wrote:

>I took a class this afternoon. Meet Wilbur (he looks like a wilbur). :D
>
>http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL744/4676736/9765048/161017798.jpg

So sweet... looks like he belongs in a children's picture book because
he's so cute and friendly-looking :)

[Hilda]

Good job, you're talented. Hilda

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[RJ]

awww thanky! I thought about that! maybe getting good enough to do
illustration some day... ;) A friend of mine is writing childrens books
too!

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[RJ]

thanks!

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[Linda C]

Nice Job RJ! Its been years since I played with watercolors...like back in
high school! LOL I always liked it. Now that I have this hobby, I just might
have to work in watercolors someday! Keep up the good work!
Linda

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[RJ]

thanky! Oh your children will find thier way home any day now... ;)

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[Linda C]

LOL...I get it....I had to think a minute,"..my children? what does she
mean by that??!" OOOHHHH.....LOL you are funny! Got them today!!

[RJ]

thanks for the call! I'm sorry I had to go but I was giving hubby
directions and he turned down the wrong street... LOLOL I was a bit
distracted... LOL :D

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[Dorothy]

Hey RJ,
Where can you purchase those Water Brushes??? I would love to get my hands
on a couple.
TIA,
Dorothy in NY

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[RJ]

I know Marco's paper has them... you can get them online on their store...
if its not on the site call them and they can take care of you... I prefer
the other brand though and you can get them here too... (these are the best
in my opinion)...

http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/5239_niji-water-brushes.asp

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[RJ]

oh start off with the medium first then add to your collection... ;)

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[Sandy]

Stampin-up sells them as does Wal-Mart (I got mine there) and most other
craft stores.
Sandy

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