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WORKSHOP at Merroo - Oil paintings
Posted by Alena on May 22, 2013 at 0:37 1 Comment 0 Likes
Over the weekend I participated in an Art Workshop at Merroo Centre, an event organized annually by the Combined Art Societies. Both workshops using oils, photos and techniques taught by John Lacey (S.A. artist) & Robyn Collier (Blue Mountains, NSW). Both artists were excellent , inspirational tutors.
John Lacey pallet knife technique – the Gum tree & Sea Scape
Robyn Collier – The Dunes & Still Water Scene.
I went to the workshops to learn, did not expect…
Across the Water - Acrylic from imagination
Posted by Chris Turner on May 21, 2013 at 18:49 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sometimes I just like to let my imagination take me off somewhere; I had a palette of of colour left from another painting and so created this vibrant…
Eve & Salome - Acrylics using Interference Colours
Posted by Chris Turner on May 21, 2013 at 8:51 5 Comments 2 Likes
Further to previous conversations with Judy & Gail, these are a couple of my paintings using Interference Colours:…
Venice
Posted by Deborah Jones on May 20, 2013 at 18:06 7 Comments 3 Likes
I'm a big fan of Charles Reid and a friend of mine was lucky enough to attend one of his courses last week, I'm so jealous!! lol
Anyway this is another of my attempts as a homage to Charles.…
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May 2013: Landscapes in Complementary Colors
Started by Suzanne Wallick in Monthly Challenge. Last reply by Judy Wright 2 hours ago. 235 Replies 5 Likes
First of all, I would like to thank all those who participated in last month's tribute challenge to PixelBloke, our own Dave Smith....and to congratulate all the winners on their amazing art!!! Bix will soon have her painting featured on the…Continue
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Started by Lorraine in Painting Help and Critique, any Medium. Last reply by Lorraine 6 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Please can someone direct me to the admin as I had a problem signing in.LorraineContinue
Watercolour brushes
Started by Paul Farnes in Painting Help and Critique, any Medium yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I won some credit to spend in the SAA shop last year and thought it would be a good opportunity to buy a decent brush or two. I bought a couple, but sent them back because I wasn’t happy with the points. The SAA shop sells watercolour brushes from…Continue
April 2013 Challenge: A Tribute to PixelBloke
Started by Suzanne Wallick in Monthly Challenge. Last reply by Ewa on Monday. 499 Replies 11 Likes
Greetings, and Happy Spring to all of you!! Wasn't last month a great time for painting?? The About Face challenge had so many wonderful portraits painted, it was unbelievable!!! And every one of them was fantastic!!! It was hard to choose…Continue
Tags: Smith, tribute, David, PixelBloke, April
Model relase permission
Started by Chris Goldberg in Painting Help and Critique, any Medium on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I would like to use some of the portrait images for paintings that would be for sale. Another website that also offers images that are free of copyright states that if the image is of a person then a model release must be sought before you can use…Continue
WHY MEASURE
Started by DANIEL McGOWAN in General Discussion. Last reply by DANIEL McGOWAN on Sunday. 31 Replies 1 Like
Why Measure?I have some very strong views on this subject. Pease read and peruse this carefully.Do you measure when drawing?I know one artist who has been measuring for just over fifty years!He still can't draw very welland the staggering fact is…Continue
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Fearless Watercolor Book
***NEW*** Roy's Fearless Watercolor ebook is now available, with an amazing Bonus! A private link to view as often as you wish the 1 Hour Rough Brush watercolor Video. Superb Value.
The Journey with Artwork by Ruth Archer
I love seeing members get recognition... Musician Rick Miller has collaborated with Ruth Archer who painted 'The Journey'. The artwork, which was inspired by his song, is on his website. Roy.
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