Let out the ARTIST in you!!!!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Most of us use image hosting sites like photopucket. If you set up an account with them you can up load your photos to them directly. them all you have to do is copy the [IMG] tags from your page and paste them here and the image appears.

Niamh,
I wanted to jump back to this thread and see if I can get my image to appear.
Since your last response, I joined Photobucket to see if I can get this to work.
This is primarily a test. (I'm technologically old fashioned, so bear with me)

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Whoa, that worked, but it is quite large!

[Niamh]

Large is good! congrats!

[higley]

You drew that? That is EXTREMELY cool, I want it on my wall.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Higley,

Thank you for the kind words and to answer your question; yes that is a small piece I had completed roughly twenty years ago. Not sure it would be very successful on a wall, given that it is about six inches square, but I appreciate the sentiment. This piece along with a few others is described in more detail under post no. 327. You can see more images there.
Watercolor is unforgiving especially when it comes to laying down a uniform and flawless background wash. It took many weeks to master. Maybe that is why I kept it small-less area to screw up.

“Experimental Portrait of Elizabeth I” is striking! I would say the experiment was quite successful. Are the roses a nod to her Tudor lineage? Clearly, this is a woman not to be trifled with.
What media did you use? It appears to be pastel. Great work!

Niamh,
I wanted to take a moment and thank for your guidance in posting photos.

Gilliatt

[Niamh]

your welcome.

[higley]

Thanks Gill Yes the roses were a nod to the Tudor family, I was looking for some symbolic space filler. It was actually done on the computer, which is why it was sort of an experiment, since I'm more used to traditional mediums. You ought to post more work, that painting was really nice.



sort of fun. I keep tooling around with the empty space on the computer.

[Zee.]

Higley, that is absolutely gorgeous.

[toni]

Mr Gillat - You must be an architect.
Higley - I second limajean's statement.

I've been dabbling on watercolor the past week and got these results.
Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed painting them.
The first one is a portrait of Kafka's. The second is of John Lennon

[DanielBenoit]

Wow. Amazing toni! I especially like the Kafka one, though the pink background somewhat puzzles me, I suppose it just adds to the ironic ambiguity (if you will) of his life and works. As far as the eyes go, you hit a bullseye. I looked at it without reading the description and immedietly I thought "Kafka?" those big, longing, German eyes are so unique of a complexion. There is such despair in them which can easily be seen in this painting. And though I think there is somewhat of an error in the hair, big tumbs up , you've made a very complex painting.

[toni]

Wow. Amazing toni! I especially like the Kafka one, though the pink background somewhat puzzles me, I suppose it just adds to the ironic ambiguity (if you will) of his life and works. As far as the eyes go, you hit a bullseye. I looked at it without reading the description and immedietly I thought "Kafka?" those big, longing, German eyes are so unique of a complexion. There is such despair in them which can easily be seen in this painting. And though I think there is somewhat of an error in the hair, big tumbs up , you've made a very complex painting.

Thank you very kindly for your compliments! Kafka is truly one of a kind and I've always been fascinated with his life and works. The pink background was actually an accident; I intended for it to be gray or monochromatic but the brush got out of hand as I was painting his shirt. It left me without a choice but to paint the rest of the background pink as well. As for the hair..well yes, it seems that I have yet to master the art of painting. But I do, try really hard!
Thanks for your appreciation.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I've been dabbling on watercolor the past week and got these results.
Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed painting them.
The first one is a portrait of Kafka's. The second is of John Lennon.

Mr Gillat - You must be an architect.

Toni,
Great work!
It is nice to see another watercolorist in the house.

If you are new to watercolor as a medium, I wanted to pass on a few tips:

Watercolor is unforgiving especially when applying background washes, so be patient.

The French made “Arches” paper is the best and practically the only choice available, for producing the best quality work. When I was prolific in my painting many years ago, I would use inexpensive spiral bound papers to practice a technique or tinker with a certain detail, then use the Arches paper for the final piece. (Arches can be a bit pricey especially for an art student).
Here is a random link I found regarding Arches:

http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplie...olor-paper.asp

In regards to brushes, be sure to use natural Sable hair brushes. Again, they are more costly, but they are a far cry better than synthetic brushes.

I noticed you have been part of the Forums for some time, so you are most likely aware of the Saint that lu(r)kes among the corridors of this guild. The saint is exceedingly knowledgeable in the world of art and is often cornered for his honest and informative critique.

Yes; but don’t broadcast that too loudly. There is a particular bloke from London that is extremely critical, or should I say wary of architects and the havoc they often wreak. See the “Architecture and You” thread.

Gilliatt

[Niamh]

Wow Higley! thats so cool!

[qimissung]

I love your lion, Higley. It is cool So majestic as he gets his comb out! Toni, yours are also excellent. I, too, love the Kafka one-I think the pink kind of makes his expressive eyes stand out.

And Gilliatt Gurgle I adore yours! I want it on my wall, too! They can be blown up so they are larger, can't they? Well, how about it?

[toni]

Toni,
Great work!
It is nice to see another watercolorist in the house.

If you are new to watercolor as a medium, I wanted to pass on a few tips:

Watercolor is unforgiving especially when applying background washes, so be patient.

The French made “Arches” paper is the best and practically the only choice available, for producing the best quality work. When I was prolific in my painting many years ago, I would use inexpensive spiral bound papers to practice a technique or tinker with a certain detail, then use the Arches paper for the final piece. (Arches can be a bit pricey especially for an art student).
Here is a random link I found regarding Arches:

http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplie...olor-paper.asp

In regards to brushes, be sure to use natural Sable hair brushes. Again, they are more costly, but they are a far cry better than synthetic brushes.

I noticed you have been part of the Forums for some time, so you are most likely aware of the Saint that lu(r)kes among the corridors of this guild. The saint is exceedingly knowledgeable in the world of art and is often cornered for his honest and informative critique.

Yes; but don’t broadcast that too loudly. There is a particular bloke from London that is extremely critical, or should I say wary of architects and the havoc they often wreak. See the “Architecture and You” thread.

Gilliatt

Mr Gilliatt, thanks very much for your appreciation and helpful notes! I, for one, unwittingly use a sketch pad and a synthetic brush for my works! A horrible crime, as I now realize. I'm going to try and look for these Arches paper and purchase stable brushes, if I can. Thanks again and

Yes; but don’t broadcast that too loudly. There is a particular bloke from London that is extremely critical, or should I say wary of architects and the havoc they often wreak. See the “Architecture and You” thread.

Noted.

Toni, yours are also excellent. I, too, love the Kafka one-I think the pink kind of makes his expressive eyes stand out.

Thank you, qimi!