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    Goldfinch on winter jasmin

    Hi Dave - seems you've got everyone fascinated and the superb quality of it will I'm sure be inspiring plenty of people, as well as making them envious of your evident ability. It's a very lovely image and I wonder... what is it about it made you cautious about showing it? I'm also interested...
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    drawing birds over a pre-painted background

    Hi - Thought I'd add my methodology in case it helps. Basically I use the tracing approach too - though I never put graphite/lead on top of acrylic as you're asking for trouble. I use blue coloured pencil... the softer coloured pencils, though not the 'watercolour' ones. Draw your bird on to...
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    bamboo tablet

    Yeah - sounds all too familiar.. I'm always telling the person pushing the buttons to use their noodle... and as I'm the only one who uses my computer...
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    Getting into Galleries

    Hi Nick... don't know about the law in foreign places, but the basic good practice in Britain is something called a 'consignment note'. It states what you're leaving with the gallery and any 'understandings' you have like commission and framing, in writing for them to sign when you drop the...
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    Vote - Robinest Robin?

    Hi - thanks for these votes everyone - great photo KittyKat. That's a total robin pose there. Paul thanks for your comments, I agree that D is cliche. Cliches are cliches for a reason however, so as an artist I will often explore them. The sketches, Gill, don't take long at this stage, 10...
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    bamboo tablet

    Hi - regardless of whether you're on a Mac or PC (didn't like to assume Dave Mac meant you're on a Mac), there will be a control panel for the tablet. It's there that I suspect you'll find the adjustment for the sensitivity of the pen. I'll admit I'm not familiar with the particular make you...
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    Help SWLA submission.

    Hi - I know I'm ressurrecting a thread that's old so don't feel obliged to respond. I'm just curious as to how you found the whole experience, Nick? It's a goal I have - to submit work at some point. Was it really expensive and fraught sending your work in? Don't know if they have a lot of...
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    Vote - Robinest Robin?

    Ok, the count as I calculate it (Where a definite preference expressed - one mark assigned. Where devided preference expressed - a proportionate mark ie:0.5, 0.3 assigned). A = 7.5 B1 = 1.5 B2 = 0 C = 3 D = 1 Clear winner = A - I have a suspicion that this being a "birder's" forum has...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi Nick. Apologies too. I assure you I hadn't taken offence - I never do in these forums, not my nature. It's that I never assume people are fascinated by these things - though I'm always interested in step-by-steps myself, and often find they miss out bit's I want to see. I'll keep posting -...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi Nick - I wasn't sure whether the forum visitors would want to be in on all the cogitations my work goes through in the way of preparation/planning. To be honest, this is the fun stage, the action will slow down once I start painting. If you prefer I'll only post the work once it makes it onto...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi Slackened the line off again. Raised it higher on the left and a little on the right. Final composition: Am still messing about with the birds themselves, as you can see - sitting too regimented above, for my taste, but feel they're looking more sparrow-like. Couldn't resist a quick...
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    MDF Panel and preparation...

    Thank you, you guys. Keith, perhaps I can face the exercise then. I know lots of artists use this as a support and describe the virtues of the surface that's achievable. Tim, any idea what a maximum would be? I presume it'd need bracing over a certain size – I'm not actually planning to do...
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    Beat that photo?

    Hi - hope this thread is of interest... I know I'm starting quite a few threads, I'll run out of puff soon - it's only cos I'm taking time-out today before I re-enter the breach (Painting-wise and life-wise generally). This thread is prompted by a photo. (Incase you have a copy: National...
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    Digital Artwork Gear

    Hi. I've used a Wacom and the latest ones are cool. Don't know if you've made the investment. You'll need to power through the frustration - hand drawing elsewhere to where the line is appearing. I'm sorry I've not joined the forum earlier or I could have made a more timely contribution. There...
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    MDF Panel and preparation...

    Hi - I know this thread has settled a bit, sorry for ressurrecting it, but I have a question I hope someone will take the time to give me a view on. I've tended to work on canvas. However, now that I'm considering going back to more detailed work I have a stock of illustration board I can work...
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    Bateman exhibition

    Just thought I'd add an observation as well as second,.. er, third the wish to see some originals myself. There is a work "Rough Legged Hawk in the Elm" in a book I have (a collection of various wildlife artists). You look at the image and see tree. Mighty tree, lots of tree; hours, possibly...
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    From Tim Wootton's Studio

    Just popped into this thread because I've clicked on the paper clip symbol at the main page and found that a couple of really strong works are hidden here. Shame they're so buried in all these pages - they deserve a thread of their own. I'd like to know more about them, but really can't face...
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    Vote - Robinest Robin?

    Hi - just popping in (on my lunch hour) to say thank you to everyone. Hope more forum users will vote. I think, though I'll admit I've not done a proper count up - that A is looking like the clear winner. Interesting what lots of you are saying about Christmas cards, though I think discussing...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi Just dropping-in to acknowledge the help kindly given by you, Steve. Your comments are very valuable - I didn't see the suggestion of preening, but do now. Could have been a mistake that would'ave annoyed me once I did see it. Had the feeling I was out on the proportions - good to have my...
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    Vote - Robinest Robin?

    Hi - thanks for dropping by. I was hoping there was the facility to vote like in some other forums, but not to worry. I hope you'll give your opinion ... Which of the images below do you think I should work up in to a finished painting? I think all of them could work, so would like your help to...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hello - Thank you dryslwyn. The sketch of the birds themselves was aiming simply to establish proportions and posture. Not sure I've got proportions entirely right. I hope to look at that tonight if I get chance. Woody - perhaps great minds do indeed. I have Chings sparrow painting in one of my...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi - thank you for all these comments - excellent. CHKM8 - thank you. I take on board what you're saying and will ponder some more. You're right. The sketch I'm posting now I did before I read your comment, so I may go back to a more slack line. John N - thank you. I believe in giving...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hello Nick Thank you for your comments - constructive comments are of great value. Tend to agree with you, that the birds probably prefer their personal space. Contemplating putting the image in Winter mode (frost on the washing line; white, grey & blue background)... or suggesting evening...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi Marmot - thanks for the welcome. Your reply is just the ticket - I'm here primarily for expertise on birds, so thank you for taking the time. I wasn't sure if the wildlife art section was the right section to post this in because I wanted bird behaviour expertise. (Artists here are very...
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    Tree Sparrow WIP

    Hi. New to this forum so forgive if I've got the wrong section - happy to be guided to where I should post my question. My question relates to the concept thumbnail sketch below: Q: Would Tree Sparrows ever perch this close together? Any other comments are welcome. I intend to develop this...
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