This was another experiment with the smooth board: Ampersand. I think I am going to have to paint a little thicker as this is going slow slow slow. But I like it. This painting would have been entirely different with my other brushes and canvas. I would like to find a brush that is not quite so soft as the American Painters, but not as stiff as the Windsor & Newton Monarchs. I haven't decided to switch over to this, but I'm having a lot of fun experimenting and feel compelled to do more.
My buddy, Susan Carlin, is giving a workshop in a few weeks about blogging, for artists. It will be in San Antonio at the Coppini Academy, Saturday, May 24th, from 10am to 3:30pm. Go here for more info. I highly recommend it for those of you nearby! Susan has been blogging for a long time, is a fantastic artist, and is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met!!!
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Oh yea...beautiful glowing lemons and a killer reflection and love those seeds.
Cool perspective on this painting- and perfect title! it does have a feeling of emerging and advancing toward the viewer. ahem... and what a wonderful endorsement of my blog workshop, Carol! My face flushed to read it, it was so nice. Thank you!
Love the title as much as the painting!
I love this one! I really like the subtle gray colors, and the great sense of light and reflection.
I have sometimes used Ampersand board and found it to be almost spongy in consistency; I had to use more paint than usual.
Love the reflected light on the lemons. I'd like to try the Ampersand board. Let us know if you find a better brand of brushes and if this experiment changes the way your smooth cotton feels/paints. Have fun at the coast!
I like the glowing lemons. I use Ampersand Gessobords and found that W&N Galeria brushes are pretty good. They are a little softer than the Monarch brushes but still form a good point. They're actually intended for acrylic paints, but seem to do a fine job with oils.
Very personal style !
Very special ! Nice I like it very much !
I love how you got the lemons to glow with the subtle grays all around. Really nice one.
I use arttec white nylon filberts for smooth surfaces sometimes. You might like those, knowing your marks.
I also use W&N Artisan flats which are just a little stiffer or a W& N University Flat white nylon. I like the arttecs best.
I just buy tons of brushes and then mix and match what I feel like using.
I'd really recommend trying a Ruby Satin brush by Silver.
They've got them cheap over at Jerry's Art O' Rama and Azel Art.
I've had you on my favorites list for over a year. Your color and composition, not to mention the sheer *quantity* of your ideas is always insprirational. Love the yellow-orange pop on that lemon. Thanks for stopping by today - I was tickled!
Amazingly vibrant! I like it.
I've been watching your paintings every day for probably a year. This is one of my very
favorites. The color and sense of light are
very beautiful. We should always 'paint the
light' no matter what our subject is - don't you think?
Had hoped to meet you at the Texas workshop but had to cancel because of my job. Hopefully - another time . . .
Donna Carlisle Noice
Love the glow of these slices and the reflection of the cup. Another great one.
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