Actually, that is not a bad start. Even my two great-granddaughters, 2 and 4, still color outside the lines.
Scottart said I was the best .......
worst student he's ever had. And if I ever finish and display these in public to not mention his name or any affiliation with him. But we're all friends here - right??
First thing he had me do was paint a blank canvas (that's scary) using basic (very basic) tecniques and getting used to the paint and different brushes and what they do.
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Then we did a "simple" (yeah, right) loon. Got to touch it up and finish the frame at home. Good thing it was in 3d so I could at least follow some lines and shapes.
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Now we get into animals. They are different from birds. It's all hard for me. Some is just harder. He can't figure out why a mere mortal has a hard time doing this.
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He saved the big one for last. Starts with some background.
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And then started the deer - and ran out of time. More finishing alone with no help.
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It was an interesting and challenging time - confirming what I already knew --- I ain't got no talent or much ability. But I'm admitting it and not trying to be something I'm not or fool anyone........yet.
Many thanx to Scottart. I gave him a bunch of laughs. But I got a thick skin!!
First thing he had me do was paint a blank canvas (that's scary) using basic (very basic) tecniques and getting used to the paint and different brushes and what they do.
Then we did a "simple" (yeah, right) loon. Got to touch it up and finish the frame at home. Good thing it was in 3d so I could at least follow some lines and shapes.
Now we get into animals. They are different from birds. It's all hard for me. Some is just harder. He can't figure out why a mere mortal has a hard time doing this.
He saved the big one for last. Starts with some background.
And then started the deer - and ran out of time. More finishing alone with no help.
It was an interesting and challenging time - confirming what I already knew --- I ain't got no talent or much ability. But I'm admitting it and not trying to be something I'm not or fool anyone........yet.
Many thanx to Scottart. I gave him a bunch of laughs. But I got a thick skin!!
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John Did great.
And I found out that he can cook.
the best in this class.
Most students come in with some painting back ground, so know that Blue and Yellow make Green.....
John came in as a truck driver who carves great stuff. So he had a further journey than most of my novice painters. Painting carvings has some unique problems and benefits.
It was a grand time and it was fun having him up here.
And I found out that he can cook.
the best in this class.
Most students come in with some painting back ground, so know that Blue and Yellow make Green.....
John came in as a truck driver who carves great stuff. So he had a further journey than most of my novice painters. Painting carvings has some unique problems and benefits.
It was a grand time and it was fun having him up here.
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It sure sounds like some good fun was had by all. Any paintings of the Salmon that were caught? I am so happy for the both of you, (and some enviousness also 
If I were to attempt those paintings, John’s would appear to be by DaVinci, in comparison. My stick people are not recognizable as stick people.
If I were to attempt those paintings, John’s would appear to be by DaVinci, in comparison. My stick people are not recognizable as stick people.
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