tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post5545105794954988177..comments2024-03-27T07:56:57.000+00:00Comments on Country Ways and Cottage Days: Painting a PictureRustic Pumpkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-25979601741886014312021-05-19T16:02:21.571+00:002021-05-19T16:02:21.571+00:00Deb, this is lovely! Do you ever share your waterc...Deb, this is lovely! Do you ever share your watercolours on Twitter? I do once in a while, such as with my current post. It's never occurred to me to do step-by-step photos, but I might try that next time. Knowing when to stop is one of my problems as well. I have to make myself stop fiddling!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-38281743050050756562021-05-12T10:50:56.515+00:002021-05-12T10:50:56.515+00:00Thank you, my friend. Wait until you see the othe...Thank you, my friend. Wait until you see the other images it has, as long as I don't bodge them up! xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-39049683053691211852021-05-12T10:48:45.449+00:002021-05-12T10:48:45.449+00:00Indeed. As long as we don't repeat!Indeed. As long as we don't repeat!Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-53738767042593495872021-05-12T10:48:11.006+00:002021-05-12T10:48:11.006+00:00Thank you, Jeanie. If you do have that book, I kno...Thank you, Jeanie. If you do have that book, I know you will love it. Step by step is so useful. We've all got cameras on our phones {well, most do} so it's easy peasy.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-36457287931324618132021-05-12T00:32:13.360+00:002021-05-12T00:32:13.360+00:00I'm impressed with that lovely gourd, Deb! We...I'm impressed with that lovely gourd, Deb! Well done! Seeing your progression is great and I'm sure very helpful to your future painting. What a lovely coloring book made with quality paper. Enjoy the process, my friend. xoxoThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-58013147856337203232021-05-11T21:18:50.018+00:002021-05-11T21:18:50.018+00:00The best way to learn is by making mistakes. I’ve ...The best way to learn is by making mistakes. I’ve made lots of them and no doubt will make lots more!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-64417443281920870262021-05-11T15:29:52.744+00:002021-05-11T15:29:52.744+00:00I need to look but I think I have that book -- or ...I need to look but I think I have that book -- or one very similar in style and content. And if I do, I should return to it, for it has been far too long and I could use the refresher and lessons. I love what you did with the squash-- really, the blending is excellent. And your landscapes are lovely, too -- especially the second one. Thanks for showing your step-out photos. They really help. These are simply wonderful, Deb, in every way. (Thanks too for your wonderful visits, which mean a great deal!)Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-10633761217130314412021-05-11T07:23:53.956+00:002021-05-11T07:23:53.956+00:00Thank you. Yes, stage photos are a useful tool. I...Thank you. Yes, stage photos are a useful tool. I enjoy using all sorts of mediums, it depends on my mood and what I hope to achieve. I just bought some Jane Davenport mixed media water colour sticks to play with.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-61749329593601953112021-05-10T09:51:07.282+00:002021-05-10T09:51:07.282+00:00Love the results from the tutorial - you are so ta...Love the results from the tutorial - you are so talented :) Also like the one from the colouring book a briliant idea to take photos of stages. Colouring book looks good in that you can use paints and the lines are faint as I get so bored with crayons. A lovely way to enjoy art and craft :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-8708924677209012252021-05-10T07:44:32.321+00:002021-05-10T07:44:32.321+00:00Thank you, I hope you can find it, but if not I th...Thank you, I hope you can find it, but if not I think there are other similar ones available.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-59998647293123142262021-05-10T07:43:46.141+00:002021-05-10T07:43:46.141+00:00Thank you. Be warned, if you start watercolour pa...Thank you. Be warned, if you start watercolour painting, you will find it addictive. Stock the freezer up with food first, and delegate the dusting and dishes.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-56893171985720499882021-05-10T02:54:44.092+00:002021-05-10T02:54:44.092+00:00I'm going see if I can find that book here in ...I'm going see if I can find that book here in the US. And I love watercolors. Some day when I retire, I want to try doing it again. (Last time was when I was in Junior High, back in the 70s.)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-31178611194630568162021-05-09T17:29:30.032+00:002021-05-09T17:29:30.032+00:00Love that 3D gourd stem. Well done, and what a lo...Love that 3D gourd stem. Well done, and what a lovely "colouring" book. Great idea. Like your paintings too - I keep threatening to learn water colour painting, but haven't started just yet - walls to be painted here first!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-42266615073901777912021-05-09T16:16:13.027+00:002021-05-09T16:16:13.027+00:00Thanks, yes, I like the misty mountains too!Thanks, yes, I like the misty mountains too!Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-30606831256312118462021-05-09T16:15:44.884+00:002021-05-09T16:15:44.884+00:00Thanks, Valerie. I'm learning to follow instru...Thanks, Valerie. I'm learning to follow instructions, but more often prefer to follow my instincts. Have a good weekend, my friend.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-25341566539575932252021-05-09T10:58:45.207+00:002021-05-09T10:58:45.207+00:00Well done on the gourd, and I love your 2nd waterc...Well done on the gourd, and I love your 2nd watercolour painting, especially the misty mountains.Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-1559932052241094112021-05-09T09:06:22.902+00:002021-05-09T09:06:22.902+00:00Hi Deb, your painting is beautiful well done. That...Hi Deb, your painting is beautiful well done. That seems to be a great book. I'm very good at not following instructions, too! The gourd looks great, and I like the water colour landscape, too. Have a great day, whatever you are up to! Hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com