Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Pretty New Palette... and a new watercolor




Got something great in the mail yesterday -whenever I get mail from Cheap Joe's it is great! Woo Hoo - fun, new art supplies! I decided it was definitely time for a new palette since I have made such a mess of my other painting and mixing trays. I ordered a smaller palette with a lid that I can take places, and a big porcelain one for my painting table. The porcelain palette is heavy so it won't move around while I am mixing colors, and I took pictures so I can remember what a nice, organized palette looks like. I even set the paint tubes around it and rearranged them until the colors were in the order I wanted. I usually just squirt paint onto the tray wherever there is an empty (or kind of empty) space. I was afraid to make a mess of my shiny white palette. I also took a tip from Cheap Joe, and labeled my colors.

I also have a start on a watercolor I have been wanting to paint for quite a while. In the Spring, two of the rose bushes in my garden were homes to bird nests. Birds were constantly flying in and out of the roses. I managed to get some photos during one of the moments the birds were away. I have been thinking about painting this for months and now that I am getting to it, I hope I will not be disappointed with the finished product.
Thanks for looking-
Sheryl

12 comments:

  1. Are you able to keep the paints fresh? I notice you have deposited a lot of paint in each well. I find myself squirting out a little and using it up pretty quickly...maybe that's why my paintings lean toward the lighter side of values though. I have read in an artist book that one shouldn't be stingy with their paint, which I tend to be. Maybe I should go your route? Labeling the palette is a great idea....I started doing that, but then got away from it....need to go back to it again. Can't wait to see the finished nest!

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  2. I love new art supplies too. However, I'm afraid to clean my palette or start over with a fresh one because...well, I don't know why. Maybe it won't work any more~lol. I do really like the idea of labeling the palette. I tend to just mix colors I think I'll use and use different ones each time. I see a lot of other artists that clean their palette between sessions. I'm too tight with my expensive paints to do that though. I like the perspective of your bird's nest. Happy painting, Connie

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  3. Thanks, Gretchen and Connie. I am new at this organized palette thing myself! I saw Joe (Cheap Joe's) fill each well and label them. I usually just put out a bit of what I think I will use. I have had to stop and remix more paint OFTEN so I am going to try this new way and see what happens. Hopefully, I will like the finished nest and will post it soon.

    I am distracted watching the SF Giants Parade for now!

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  4. Sorry to re-post hon, I don't think iPad is good for comments! Just wanted to chime in to say I love new art supplies! Labeling the colors is a good idea.

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  5. Thanks, Dora! I know what you mean- I love my iPad, but it isn't easy for everything!
    Sheryl

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  6. Great start on your painting. I just love getting new art supplies. I smile all day long. Enjoy!

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  7. Congratulations on the new supply of colors!
    A little envy you !:-))
    Excellent idea to label colors.

    Ciao
    Francesco

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  8. Happy days when new supplies arrive!
    Now honestly, Sheryl - labelling? I thought you had everything memorised :lol:

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  9. Looks like we are all like kids when the art supplies show up!
    Ciao, Francesco!
    Pat- I am glad to have fooled someone- lol!

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  10. Pat- thanks also for the painting on the floor tip!

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  11. I love your Paris street seen below - quite a challenge to take upon yourself and I will look forward to following 100 paintings! I LOVE your art room, lucky you, and I your watercolor palette, won't stay clean for long!

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  12. Thanks, Margaret! The palette is already looking used- I've done a lot of painting in the last few days...couldn't keep the paints looking that good for long!
    Sheryl

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Thank you so much for your comments- I love to hear what you think!