it's a skill that BAAAAA sically.... only SHEEP have.
Neither of my parents were funny..... GOD wanted me to have ALL the talent.
An Original Cartoon A Day
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Neither of my parents were funny..... GOD wanted me to have ALL the talent.
WOW..... just WOW.
This is incredible, and not just the artwork, which is, but the cat's appearance and name!
Back in the late '90's, as a community nurse, I had a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who had to be admitted to the state hospital as a patient for an extended stay. He had a cat named Bootsy which looked exactly like your painting who I adopted. That was one GREAT cat!
I haven't been on this thread for a while, being busy with a big art project and Spring chores:
Cutting wood...
...loading & splitting it...
...taking care of the chicks and such.
...loading & splitting it...
...taking care of the chicks and such.
Thank you so much for sharing the progress of your wonderful artwork, LearningToLetGo!
BIG SMILE.
LearningToLetGo GUESS WHAT???
TODAY is the DAY where I am going to the pen store... the one you looked up on line... and I am going to take my leisurely time looking around. The last two times I was there... someone was waiting outside for me and I felt like I had to rush... so today.... I am being dropped off and I will take the bus home.
I am SO EXCITED. The one thing I don't understand about the fountain pen I have... (Platinum Plaisir ) is that it doesn't accomodate all the cartridges. I found that out when I was in the store last time. There is a lovely set of pastel inks in cartridge form... but the guy told me I would have to buy another pen for it. Anyways... I am happy with my pen. I am hoping he lets me return the two pack of PINK ink that I bought out of being so EXCITED about colours. I'm sure that won't be a problem to swap it out for another colour. Since Bob likes BLUE ink so much... I might get that to shift the mood from my usual BLACK. HA.
Anyways.... I see you are beginning ANOTHER CAT.
I am going to check out the plethora of paints this guy has... they are all high quality.
So..... It's a ME and the Pen store DAY. Just saw you were on line... and thought I would write you a wee note.
Isn't it GRAND that we are all getting CREATIVE.... for me it is like a miracle.
Have a wonderful day.
TODAY is the DAY where I am going to the pen store... the one you looked up on line... and I am going to take my leisurely time looking around. The last two times I was there... someone was waiting outside for me and I felt like I had to rush... so today.... I am being dropped off and I will take the bus home.
I am SO EXCITED. The one thing I don't understand about the fountain pen I have... (Platinum Plaisir ) is that it doesn't accomodate all the cartridges. I found that out when I was in the store last time. There is a lovely set of pastel inks in cartridge form... but the guy told me I would have to buy another pen for it. Anyways... I am happy with my pen. I am hoping he lets me return the two pack of PINK ink that I bought out of being so EXCITED about colours. I'm sure that won't be a problem to swap it out for another colour. Since Bob likes BLUE ink so much... I might get that to shift the mood from my usual BLACK. HA.
Anyways.... I see you are beginning ANOTHER CAT.
I am going to check out the plethora of paints this guy has... they are all high quality.
So..... It's a ME and the Pen store DAY. Just saw you were on line... and thought I would write you a wee note.
Isn't it GRAND that we are all getting CREATIVE.... for me it is like a miracle.
Have a wonderful day.
There are two basic cartridges: standard international (long and short) and proprietary. Each pen accepts only the type it is designed for. However, pens can be configured to use a cartridge converter to allow the use of bottled ink. If that sounds daunting you can also use a blunt syringe to refill cartridges with bottled ink.
Ask the store clerk to show you, and have fun!!! ❤
Schaffer, Manuscript, Speed Ball, and Rotring pens all take standard cartridges, and I've found Manuscript cartridges the best and are the most inexpensive. For example, 10 Speed ball black or color ink cartridges are about $5, whereas you can purchase a package of two dozen Manuscript cartridges in black or in colors for the same price.
I second that it is a joy we all are into being creative, In Awe of Him!
Here's a couple of 'toons I neglected to submit:
I second that it is a joy we all are into being creative, In Awe of Him!
Here's a couple of 'toons I neglected to submit:
I just got home... I forgot to sign out... so sorry if you thought I was ignoring you.... I LEARNED all this today at the store... he showed me the cartridge converter. It was AWESOME to have an hour to talk and ask questions. The owner is a very young man ... as cute as a button. ( Does anyone even say that anymore?? or did they ever?? )
Then I went to visit my aunt for a few hours... so... WOW.... It's way past my bedtime. HA.
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What did you buy? Don't tell me you went all the way there just to talk! Did you get some ink or paper or paint or even stickers? Come on, spill the dirt!
Some good quality paint brushes. The primary colours ( watercolours ) called Beam Paints. This is a tester sample pack.
And... a black marker for my art. I was able to determine when I was at the store that my heart's desire is to learn how to use
watercolour.
He challenged me to see how many colours I can make out of the primary colour trio. I was shocked to learn that watercolour does not have WHITE. He said the paper is considered the white.
I had such a wonderful time in the store and he delighted in sharing his knowledge with me.
And... a black marker for my art. I was able to determine when I was at the store that my heart's desire is to learn how to use
watercolour.
He challenged me to see how many colours I can make out of the primary colour trio. I was shocked to learn that watercolour does not have WHITE. He said the paper is considered the white.
I had such a wonderful time in the store and he delighted in sharing his knowledge with me.
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Blue + yellow = green
Blue + red = purple
Red + yellow = orange
Mix 'em all together = Brown.
So. Much. Fun!
Watercolor is FUN! Speaking of watercolor, keep an eye open at the grocery store, Wal-Mart etc.. You can find watercolor paints, paper and brushes there in the "back to school" section for CHEAP!
Good afternoon LearningToLetGo ...
What I discovered yesterday is my LOVE and gravitation to beautiful colours.... true and pure colours.
The trio paint sheet that I bought is from this company... they gather their pigments from natural sources.
These little bundles of colour are the MOST BEAUTIFUL thing I have ever seen.... and so.... I need to get
myself a how-to-book on watercolour. I want to start from the very beginning and acquire knowledge and skill.
These paints are expensive HOWEVER.... they are absolutely worth the INDULGENCE due to the colour palette.
What I discovered yesterday is my LOVE and gravitation to beautiful colours.... true and pure colours.
The trio paint sheet that I bought is from this company... they gather their pigments from natural sources.
These little bundles of colour are the MOST BEAUTIFUL thing I have ever seen.... and so.... I need to get
myself a how-to-book on watercolour. I want to start from the very beginning and acquire knowledge and skill.
These paints are expensive HOWEVER.... they are absolutely worth the INDULGENCE due to the colour palette.
Beam Paints
Handmade watercolours, lightfast pigments, tree sap, Manitoulin honey and gum arabic. Inspired by indigenous paint tradition, we seek to celebrate the colours of the wide world with the intimacy of the northern forest. And in this fusion, create paint that makes you and your paintings feel...
www.beampaints.com