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  1. deborah4

    From the sketchbook...

    Agree! And to boot, a ready made composition just waiting ....... ;)
  2. deborah4

    From the sketchbook...

    A beautiful painting Alan - it has a lovely 'atmosphere' about it and the Sands and Wood have so much 'presence' (An old Art teacher said that about some pigs I painted once and had no idea what she meant, but now I know!), they're just alive and as Tim said, seem totally 'at ease' in the...
  3. deborah4

    From the sketchbook...

    I really like this composition - something mildly amusing too, rather like the Curlew Sands are wondering what the 'eck that Wood thinks it's doing just strolling through totally unware there's a very important meeting in progress behind him! Your colours are so refreshing!
  4. deborah4

    From the sketchbook...

    I love the colours that are developing here - fantastic contrast between the warm tones of the Curlew Sands and the light on the water - GREAT TALENT!!! Can't wait for finished piece
  5. deborah4

    From the sketchbook...

    Hi Alan I find it depends on what medium you are using to paint with. I tend to work with WC now rather than oil so mixing too many colours results in a loss of luminosity and the result can be 'muddy'. However, with either medium, I never use greens straight from tube onto the canvas/paper -...
  6. deborah4

    From the sketchbook...

    Wow! Your so talented Buzzard - that painting of the eider is truly of the highest standard and so well observed ... Well done. Am looking forward to seeing how the Blackbird progresses - it looks a wonderful composition both in colour and form.
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