| Author | Message | ||
  John Preston |
Dear Anonymous, It's not how much time you put into a painting that makes it professional, it's how much of your life's experience and feeling you put into it that makes people want to look at it. You have a busy life that many people can relate to, but few can give expression to. As you go through your day be alert to all the sights and subject matter that make up your life. What are the colors that dominate your world? I am sure they are different from the colors that surround someone working in a factory or office.Real painters are working whenever their eyes are open. Share with us what is unique about your life, and it doesn't matter if it is a simple watercolor sketch or a huge oil painting. What matters is that it is honest and heartfelt. Good luck and keep painting! The art world needs more real people like you expressing their world and fewer professional aestheticians exploring their navels. | ||
Anonymous |
I have been painting in watercolors in last few years.I draw better, than I paint!It is hard for me to sit down and focusing on painting.It is easyer to pick up a pad and draw.I have a hecked chedule.How manys hour a day do you sujest to put in painting,I have a 3 yr. old and handicapp husband.He is more demanding then 3 yr old.Please give any tips on how many hours I should put to feally improve a professional painting Thank You! | ||
gardiangel |
hello im a catholic im making my confirmation in a few weeks and i want to paint the invitations in watercolors, ecxpet i cant think of any subject matter appropraite to the occasion, could u please help me? | ||
CJAS Graphics (Terry) |
When I used to write for a twice weekly newspaper the thought was, "write what you know" and that is the first thing that came to my mind, "paint what you know or feel comfortable with". With your confirmation you are beginning a new journey so a sunrise over the hills would be a most appropriate image to give people. Almost anything to do with nature seems good in this early spring/easter season. Maybe there will be more ideas on the message board later. | ||
judyk |
Gardiangel, I think anything with nature/spring is a good idea, too. It could be a single flower, or a sunrise (as mentioned) or even a very abstract landscape. Just paint something you really would enjoy painting, and everyone else will enjoy it too!! | ||
murrow5 |
Gardiangel, how about a still life of one to three objects that symbolize your relationship to Jesus? Maybe a Bible or cross, a flower with a specific meaning, an unleavened loaf and a cup of wine, are just a few ideas. Also, there are books like "The Language of Flowers" (try the library) that explain the meaning of certain flowers (ie. a red rose means love, a pink rose friendship) that could add deeper meaning to your picture. | ||
Pamela O'Neil |
Gardiangel: I always paint in relationship to spirituality, although contemporary in context. I was feeling a dove in flight over a sky and sun watered background. It represents the growth, peace and the Holy Spirit. God be with you...Pamcasso@Yahoo.com | ||
Luv2PAINT4U |
I have a new class beginning in 2 weeks. Many of my students have taken my classes before and are returning hoping to be inspired ever more!! For some reason I am having trouble thinking of subject matters (Mentalblock) We live on Cape Cod and have done lighthouses, flowers, winter snow scenes,birds,landscapes and some cards... they are a mixed group from beginners to intermediate painters. I was thinking of taking them in my backyard very woodsy and making them frames that they can look through themselves and find their own subject matter. What do you think? THANKS! | ||
sunday painter |
I am trying to locate a miniature art club in clearwater flordia. If you have any information, please let me know. | ||
theBrush |
In response to Luv2Paint4U. The subject is 'always' from within. I have my students search for contrast between big shapes of value and temperature. |
