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
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!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteThanks, 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.
ReplyDeleteI am distracted watching the SF Giants Parade for now!
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.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dora! I know what you mean- I love my iPad, but it isn't easy for everything!
ReplyDeleteSheryl
Great start on your painting. I just love getting new art supplies. I smile all day long. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new supply of colors!
ReplyDeleteA little envy you !:-))
Excellent idea to label colors.
Ciao
Francesco
Happy days when new supplies arrive!
ReplyDeleteNow honestly, Sheryl - labelling? I thought you had everything memorised :lol:
Looks like we are all like kids when the art supplies show up!
ReplyDeleteCiao, Francesco!
Pat- I am glad to have fooled someone- lol!
Pat- thanks also for the painting on the floor tip!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks, 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!
ReplyDeleteSheryl