Ed's thread (1 Viewer)

[solitaryVSong]

Aaaaargh - that looks superb. Someone's going to have to remove your power tools sometime soon mate . . . .

One can only hope that nothing is ever lost in the process of artmaking and that all this art washed down the drain or cut to pieces reappears even better in a future work. Still I think hiding all power tools is probably a good idea.

 

[nickderry]

One can only hope that nothing is ever lost in the process of artmaking and that all this art washed down the drain or cut to pieces reappears even better in a future work. Still I think hiding all power tools is probably a good idea.

Strongly disagree, I think the arsenal of power tools should be extended to include at least a cement mixer and a food processor. I'd be fascinated to see the results.

 

[Andrew H]

Wonders if we can get 'Power Tools' into an ASBO.....?

 

[oivind egeland]

Even though the scene looked promising, I admire the ability to destroy your own work when you're not happy with it. I've done it a few times myself (with less powerful tools) and actually found it a bit refreshing. Maybe it is even an important part of developing as an artist? Next time, I'll run over it with the old Volvo.

 

[nickderry]

My most recent pendulines had a quick scrub under the shower, but nothing came off!!! So nothing else for it but to try and paint over the unwanted mess.

 

[timwootton]

Even though the scene looked promising, I admire the ability to destroy your own work when you're not happy with it. I've done it a few times myself (with less powerful tools) and actually found it a bit refreshing. Maybe it is even an important part of developing as an artist? Next time, I'll run over it with the old Volvo.

Oh, don't get me wrong - I'm all for a bit of 'revising One's position' regarding art. I've re-assessed plenty of my own (even one that came back from the SWLA is now under several layers of acrylic paint) - but none of my own had the potential this one appeared to have. But there's no doubt - Ed's the best judge of his own work . . . . . most of the time

 

[Strandman]

hello all

I do find it hard to move on from one that's gone wrong..it sort of nags way at me

so decided the best way to lance this particular boil would be to try another tack- here they are done ultra-rapid this morning on a blue file divider pinched from the office stationary cupboard

onward- time for something new!

 

[Bigshent]

Terrrrrrrrrrrrrific Ed, very dramatic love the poses as they brave the best of British weather :t:

 

[timwootton]

Fabulous, fabulous!!!!

 

[Woody]

Ooh, I like that!

Mike

 

[solitaryVSong]

You at your best Ed!

 

[nickderry]

perfect! you bloody genius you!

file it under 'f' for finished and no effing power tools or scissors!

 

[colleenc]

You at your best Ed!

I second that!

 

[cjoakley]

Ed - if the first go round had so much promise this iteration quite simply puts it away...absolutely fantastic...and on a file folder to boot!!!

 

[Lykos]

only fantastic :t:

 

[Strandman]

well thanks all- that's more than encouragement enough to have another shot at watercolouring

next in the pack of file dividers is green (not sure what to do with yellow yet...)

what caught my eye on Sunday was the overlap of the GBBG's beak and the Redshank's leg, so the rest is setting for that little moment of spot and line

 

[colleenc]

caught the grace of the moment....use good paper Ed these are worth it!

 

[Woody]

Better and better!

Mike

 

[timwootton]

Wow - this is superb! Yep - use better paper, mate - soon you'll have graduated up to wallpaper

 

[spizaetos]

Fantastic Ed! I love it!!

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