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[Mouldy]

Never liked using oils meself but looks like you can turn your hand to any medium Arthur, no criticism of your painting but maybe a hint of shadow underfoot might just be the finishing touch.

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

I agree with you, but I think I was getting a bit frustrated with it in the end

 

[nickderry]

I've always hated painting in oils, probably because I excel at making a muddy mess that takes weeks to dry, you've done yourself proud Arthur. Agree with Mouldy that one or two adjustments in the background could make all the difference, but the bird at least is a stunner, I can feel him pelting that song out full throttle!

 

[nickderry]

I agree with you, but I think I was getting a bit frustrated with it in the end

have a look at it in a few days when frustration has dissipated, the amount of pictures I've ruined because they started to p*ss me off is phenomenal. It's as if I try and get revenge on them by painting them to death for being so annoying!

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

I agree withyou Nick,I wanted to see how the bird came out so not much effort put into the background Im'e afraid.

 

[timwootton]

The bird has worked great!
The thing I find about oil painting is that I need a stronger idea (even than when working in watercolour) of how the finished painting will look - even before I start the damn thing. As Nick says, the whole thing can get into a right old mess if you just keep adding colour and paint to the mix.
A smallish watercolour (or pref. acryilic) painting as a guide to the ensuing masterpiece, can have huge benefits. Also - make sure that you have all your necessary reference material to hand when making the painting. Just because oils is a medium which allows re-working, doesn't mean you can afford to be wishy-washy about the whole comp. and colour structure - quite the opposite, in my opinion. I have to blend edges into edges when oil painting - and if my 'other' edge is a piece of moorland, I need to know how it looks before I start blending (If that makes sense!!!).
Er - I've just re-read this and it ONLY just makes sense to me, so please querie if unsure of what I'm on about.

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

I understand Tim , more prep so I can finish the painting , but it was an enjoyable exercise.

 

[Woody]

My second ever fin. picture in Oils.
I kept it simple and I need alot, lot more practice.
Sorry Woody couldn't resist a Waggy.

Who can resist a waggy?!

I reckon that's a great effort with oils. I've tried, and tried again, and only this weekend I tried again! Mine was a portrait of my daughter but it ended up as a blue/grey canvas tinted to paint something on later. The biggest problem I find is the drying time, I want to paint, not wait for paint to dry!
So well done Arthur, I'm sure if you keep at it you'll crack it and I'm pretty sure I won't!

Woody

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

Thanks Woody,the drying time or even waiting for it to go tacky so the next layer will stick. You need far to much room to. wet paint everywhere.prob. try again later on. Need to get out on the marshes and do some sketching.

 

[timwootton]

Gents - I think that's what I was trying to say - that I find I need to know more or less exactly what colour's going where (when oil painting). A bit like painting by numbers, if you get my drift? Too much on-canvas blending can really spoil the effect.

 

[Corvuscorone]

This thread is amazing. The art work is out of this world, well done I have enjoyed looking at every one. Look forward to seeing more.

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

Welcome , I'me pleased you like the thread. Get sketching and let us all see the results. It's brilliant for bird I.D. because you really have to closely look at the bird, so don't be afraid to have a go.there are plenty of people in the forum to help you.

 

[nickderry]

I agree with Arthur, more sketching and sketchers!

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

One more go at the Waggy. I had to try and do it justice.

 

[nickderry]

Your confidence in this medium is striking, it's always good to play with new media (all part of the process), but this picture looks more complete than the last one, nice stuff.

 

[Vectis Birder]

Superb Arthur, I like the detail you get.

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

Thankyou both

 

[Mouldy]

Beautifully drawn bird Arthur, you're getting some realism there.

 

[timwootton]

Arthur - you're obviously mastering the pencils (very difficult) and this is lovely - but please don't give up on the oils. I can see something very nice in the other version, quite substantial but subtle too. Keep at them.

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

Thankyou both,
Alan goodluck with the exhibition you have going.
Tim I won't give up on oils , it won't beat me prob. have a lot of muddy ones till I get it right.