tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post8542754878697869927..comments2023-09-19T09:05:51.131-07:00Comments on Art Adventures: Monday Drawing Class: Spring Calla LiliesMary Paquethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-71254832525837729592011-03-23T20:30:23.334-07:002011-03-23T20:30:23.334-07:00Mary, you know I've always liked your pastel w...Mary, you know I've always liked your pastel work.. and this one is a beaut.! Well you watercolor version was no slouch either !!! <br /> really hope to see you .. BJBarbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-79823439806307883302011-03-23T03:37:39.446-07:002011-03-23T03:37:39.446-07:00What beauty... Looks wonderful.
Loved the strokes ...What beauty... Looks wonderful.<br />Loved the strokes and the shades too!!<br />Have a great day:)Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606566484548310912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-12797811280390395672011-03-22T20:23:32.436-07:002011-03-22T20:23:32.436-07:00Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments. I wish...Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments. I wish I had more time right now for art. This was fun to do and I was really pleased that my instructor came by and said it was progressing nicely. Bob visits each of us and gives us advice as needed.<br /><br />I enjoy developing the forms by varying pressure and amount of pastel to create the various values, especially in the transition areas. This Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146041383396968425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-15411114914441850512011-03-22T18:07:46.500-07:002011-03-22T18:07:46.500-07:00Love how soft this painting is. Great transition ...Love how soft this painting is. Great transition in the shading. The leaves are very realistic as well. Good job!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-81240015589145758582011-03-22T17:39:30.763-07:002011-03-22T17:39:30.763-07:00I too think your composition and shading on this p...I too think your composition and shading on this piece is excellent. You always strive to improve and that effort keeps showing up in your work.<br />Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-23362997670497337792011-03-22T15:47:13.871-07:002011-03-22T15:47:13.871-07:00What is it about calla lilies? I think the simple...What is it about calla lilies? I think the simple shape (until you try painting one) is just beautiful. Thanks for the link to your previous painting. I agree with Sheila; this new one is a winner.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-61547326192064530462011-03-22T08:02:09.359-07:002011-03-22T08:02:09.359-07:00Mary, the colors of the lilies and the leaves are ...Mary, the colors of the lilies and the leaves are gorgeous: this is such a serene painting. I love it!fChristiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-11741192358481792452011-03-22T01:38:16.155-07:002011-03-22T01:38:16.155-07:00This is so lovely, Mary. I really adore the water...This is so lovely, Mary. I really adore the watercolor version too and I know that couple must be over the moon. Wish I could join you for the workshop, but alas, time...money...distance...sigh.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-32305231953531357332011-03-21T21:22:23.026-07:002011-03-21T21:22:23.026-07:00Oh Mary!!!! This is your best work yet! It is ab...Oh Mary!!!! This is your best work yet! It is absolutely devine~ I love it. Beautifully drawn, shaded, composed. Winner! do more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.com