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timwootton · Mar 7, 2007

Great to have two such distinguished guests in the studio/bar - whatever. Ed - keep really attentive with that piece of kit, I shudder at the very mention of 'chainsaw', knowing how much personal damage I can inflict with a mere scalpel! - I'll serve you up gallons of hot, black coffee, anyhting to keep your mind on the job. Show us a bit of progress, why don't ya?
welcome aboard Dave - chai latte on the counter! I was just thinking about your artistry this morning - strange that, isn't it. Contributions such as this one are more than welcome - it's lovely. Let us know if the record's accepted - be nice to have been involved in the revelation (closest I'm ever likely to get for a 'first' of anything!).
Cheers - Ssshhhluuurp!

Strandman · Mar 7, 2007

timwootton said:
Ed - keep really attentive with that piece of kit, I shudder at the very mention of 'chainsaw', knowing how much personal damage I can inflict with a mere scalpel! - I'll serve you up gallons of hot, black coffee, anyhting to keep your mind on the job...

Tim- What a cheery welcome from the landlord and wise words of advice too. I do agree that after a couple of cans of Stella it would probably be appropriate to put on some protection but then that's true in so many walks of life.

DaveB- nice to hear from you and congrats on the minivet. NialM has asked if I would do a Nordmann's Greenshank for this year's Saemanguem campaign so once again it looks as though I shall be in breach of the "don't paint what you don't know" rule..

timwootton · Mar 7, 2007

. . . after a couple of cans of Stella it would probably be appropriate to put on some protection but then that's true in so many walks of life.

If only I'd had someone advising me so sagely - wouldn't be in the bl**dy fix I'm in now - not that the kids aren't great, or anything . . .

"don't paint what you don't know" rule . . .

If I adhered to this - every canvas I produced would be a blank!!!

timwootton · Mar 7, 2007

On and on and on (not the Longpigs . . . )

Trying to make soem inroads this morning - I'm guessing we'll be potting seeds this afternoon as it's a half decent day. May get some more finished tonight although with Utd v Lille on the box, that's a cou[ple of hours out of the working evening . . .

Woody · Mar 7, 2007

'Once more unto the beers!' Or something like that.

The seals/oystercatchers is going to be a right little belter! It's interesting to see that you are working on the main foreground subjects before the background.

I'm getting back to my grey partridges for an hour now, will post them when they're done. (That sounds like I'm roasting 'em!)

Woody

timwootton · Mar 7, 2007

Bit More . .

Squeezed in a wee bit more - possibly last session of the day, but we'll see . ...

matt green · Mar 7, 2007

timwootton said:
Squeezed in a wee bit more - possibly last session of the day, but we'll see . ...

Coming along nicely Tim

Wouldn't mind stroking that little fellow on the head, probably lose a finger or two for it though!!

Matt

Strandman · Mar 7, 2007

timwootton said:
Great to have two such distinguished guests in the studio/bar - whatever. Ed - keep really attentive with that piece of kit, I shudder at the very mention of 'chainsaw', knowing how much personal damage I can inflict with a mere scalpel! - I'll serve you up gallons of hot, black coffee, anyhting to keep your mind on the job. Show us a bit of progress, why don't ya?

Well the first cut has been made and there is definitely a bustard hidden in there..but it is going to be quite job to reveal it.

The plan was for it to be possible to sit on the end result, with tail as abackrest and head to hold onto, but really to look bustardish the tail has to be tilted forward.

It wouldn't really work as a bar stool either way...

dafi · Mar 8, 2007

Hi Tim iv been watching the rate at witch this painting has been progressing and have to conclude that you must have calouses on your fingers,the rate you go,any way if you got five mins to relax check this out. Go over to you tube and put in Lost John Locke Speed Painting. sorry i cant attach it but i aint got a clue how to, any way gota get off to work. sky larks isnt it great!

ARTHUR BISHOP · Mar 8, 2007

the seals are coming along nicely, the rate you paint will they be finished today

Woody · Mar 8, 2007

Don't your paintbrushes start to smoke at the ends Tim? I can tell that the seals/oystercatcher is going to be a lively piece which will show, once again, just how effective those speedy brushstrokes of yours are.

I've just uploaded my partridges here http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131013

Not as loose as your style but I hope I've kept the life in the pic!

Woody

timwootton · Mar 8, 2007

Just had a look at the new piece, Woody - absolutely beautiful. The birds are wonderfully captured - a beauty!
My youngest's middle name is Grace, too!

buzzard12 · Mar 8, 2007

Yes, nice work Woody!

Seals will be a great success too Tim, love it as it is. The Oystercatchers really lift it for me thiugh. Look forward to the finished piece.

Am working on a layout for a displaying Capercaillie canvas at the minute, looking forward to painting this bird...

timwootton · Mar 8, 2007

Capercaillie, eh Alan? - that's a surprise

- Let's see some prelims when you get chance. What about the maggie? - Don't leave that one to gather dust (er, in my opinion!).
Enjoy the game last night?
Cheers.

buzzard12 · Mar 8, 2007

timwootton said:
Capercaillie, eh Alan? - that's a surprise - Let's see some prelims when you get chance. What about the maggie? - Don't leave that one to gather dust (er, in my opinion!).
Enjoy the game last night?
Cheers.

The game was great! Pretty much controlled it from start to finish. Was delighted for Larson after he headed in the goal from Ronaldo,s sublime piece of play on the wing, look forward to the draw tomorrow!

Will post Capercaillie prelim's in a short while, downloading from camera now.

Magpie still on the Easel, having a thinking period on that one, will get back to it over the weekend I think.

PS;Prelim sketch here Tim...(edit)

jomo · Mar 9, 2007

Took a cue from this thread and snapped a few shots of my latest while it was in progress. I think I should do this more often -- usually by the end of a piece I can't see the forest for the trees, so it's nice to go back and get an idea of where I was headed in the first place.

Woody · Mar 9, 2007

Thanks for your comments on my partridges all.

Hey Ed, I was using a 00 size paintbrush the other day and I see you're wielding a b****y great chainsaw! Talk about tools for the job! I'll be keeping an eye open for progress reports.

That's a very delicate piece you've got going Jomo, I like it a lot and I agree it is nice to see progress, I'll have to try it.

Tim, how're the seals/oystercatchers, have you burnt out one too many brushes or got friction burns?!

I was sketching on the coach last night and I found myself thinking; 'Why am I doing this?' I have come to the conclusion that as I have no other reason I'm doing it for the sheer pleasure that drawing gives me. Anyone else ever get that feeling?

Woody

nickderry · Mar 9, 2007

Have only just caught up with this thread, very informative to see how everybody's pictures develop in different ways, Tim, am looking forward to seeing the seals and oystercatchers when finished, got to say I wish it was on my desk, I'd love to be the one painting it!
Oh well, better put away the Marsh Tit I've started, got to clear up the studio as am giving an English lesson this afternoon.

timwootton · Mar 9, 2007

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Thank you all for the concern regarding my pyrotechnical abiltiy with brushes - I actually get paint on the canvas quite quickly but not a-la-Pollock or anything! The reason is simple - I get so bored with my paintings that it's such a chore to finish the bl**dy things - I'm never anything like happy with anything I do (can't actually remember a piece i'm remotely proud of - and I'm being totally honest). I always wish I could paint like someone else (and that someone may not be anyone in particular, just anyone whose work I like at the time) - Oh and this isn't a plea for patronage - I'm glad folk seem to like what's going on in the studio, but I'm sure that's as much down to the 'Clientelle' who drop in, as my own particular offerings.
Been trying to build paths through the quagmire which is our property recently and silly football keeps getting in the way of my 'work', but I hope to finish this later today (no promises though !!!!

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Oh - I've just thought on, the Shorteared owl at Windwick I still like quite a lot and there's a couple of landscaspes which I think I've posted here - if I haven't - I will.

timwootton · Mar 9, 2007

And just as i post this, Nick comes to the rescue with an uplifting comment - Cheers Nick. Let's see the Marsh Tit (you sure it's not a willow . . . . .

) - I mean, did you hear it call? - sorry, just taking the pee out of a few of the ID threads that get posted - hilarious some of 'em!

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