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Post by madonplants on Sept 19, 2008 16:55:18 GMT 1
I just wish I had half the talent of some of you on here. I remember doing O'Level Art at school and got dropped down to CSE, 'cos I couldn't paint to save my life. I could draw no problem, as my teacher would say, but as soon as I put paint to it, my pictures were ruined!! I was reasonably OK with different shades of pencil, but it was paint that was my downfall.  As 4P says, you hog away, Biggles! |
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Post by Biggles on Sept 19, 2008 19:21:28 GMT 1
You are all so very kind with your lovely comments--
MDPlants-- (How do I shorten your name?)
If you can Draw then you are an Artist--You dont have to Paint-Why not give it a go with just Watercolour Pencils- I know you can do it--or just try Black/White drawings shaded in with the pencils aswell. And if that doesn't look right just call it "Abstract"
Now if only I could Draw or Paint Flowers---when Winter arrives I might try them ;D and what a Laugh you will have!!
I will have to Scan some other Paintings to Post later--Bigs
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Post by Biggles on Sept 19, 2008 20:24:15 GMT 1
 Looking through an Arch (on the West Cliff) to a view of Whitby Abbey and Church. Maggs Do you recognise it? |
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Post by Sleepy on Sept 19, 2008 20:27:33 GMT 1
Looking through an Arch (on the West Cliff) to a view of Whitby Abbey and Church. Maggs Do you recognise it? Oh, I really like that! |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Sept 19, 2008 20:32:21 GMT 1
Looking through an Arch (on the West Cliff) to a view of Whitby Abbey and Church. Maggs Do you recognise it? Thats a lovely picture Biggs I do like the way you`ve framed the view.  |
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Post by Biggles on Sept 19, 2008 21:19:31 GMT 1
There is only one snag with Painting--I never know when to Stop fiddling about with it--This one I put to one side thinking I should do a bit more to the Arch but got fed-up so left it--
hence the sides of the Arch are not defined as they should be--
But now I have got it out again I think it may be alright--Bigs
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Post by madonplants on Sept 20, 2008 23:39:40 GMT 1
You are all so very kind with your lovely comments-- MDPlants-- (How do I shorten your name?) If you can Draw then you are an Artist--You dont have to Paint-Why not give it a go with just Watercolour Pencils- I know you can do it--or just try Black/White drawings shaded in with the pencils aswell. And if that doesn't look right just call it "Abstract" Now if only I could Draw or Paint Flowers---when Winter arrives I might try them ;D and what a Laugh you will have!! I will have to Scan some other Paintings to Post later--Bigs Just call me Keith, Bigs, everyone else does! ;D I might give your suggestion a go, though I haven't drawn properly since my teens. |
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Post by debbiem on Sept 22, 2008 10:26:52 GMT 1
They're all fantastic Biggles, but I LOVE the sunset one and like The witch I would definitely buy one of your paintings. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Sept 22, 2008 11:31:00 GMT 1
Wonderful paintings Biggles. The sunset one is gorgeous.
There was a lady at Exmouth last weekend and she sat doing a watercolour of the view across to Dawlish - it must be lovely to be talented like that! (Painting by numbers is my limit!)
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Post by Biggles on Sept 22, 2008 21:57:23 GMT 1
Hello The witch,Sleepy, Mrs B and Bogmyrtle--
Thanks for your lovely comments--Over the years I have 'sold' some Paintings--but I haven't made a fortune!! During the Winter months when I cant get out in the garden and the weather is not so good- then I get the Painting 'Bug'-
CPB--How about some of your paintings?
I must try Flowers--
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 17, 2008 14:34:31 GMT 1
Looking through an Arch (on the West Cliff) to a view of Whitby Abbey and Church. Maggs Do you recognise it? Bigs, only just seen your lovely pictures. We took the boys on holiday to Whitby a few years ago and your picture is pretty much where we stayed. |
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Post by Biggles on Dec 19, 2008 23:18:58 GMT 1
 Anyone recognise the place?--It is painted in Watercolours- Staithes Nr Whitby on the Northeast coast Another one of a Local scene--"Roseberry Topping" in the background--Maggy will know where the place. (I hope)  |
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Post by Sleepy on Dec 19, 2008 23:20:35 GMT 1
Wow! I'm no art expert, but your eye for depth and perspective is very impressive Bigs.
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Post by maggyd on Dec 19, 2008 23:56:49 GMT 1
Of course I do Biggs Staiths was my Fathers favourate place on earth and did you now that it is pronounced steers? my M.I.L family come from there! and Roseberry topping we see almost every day.
They are lovely paintings by the way! when do you find the time? you amaze me.
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Post by madonplants on Dec 20, 2008 0:34:36 GMT 1
Wow, Biggs they are brilliant!  I would like half your talent! |
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Post by floweringcherry on Dec 20, 2008 11:12:46 GMT 1
They are fantastic Bigs, I wish I could paint like that!
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Post by debbiem on Dec 20, 2008 11:31:58 GMT 1
They're fantastic Biggs!  The one with the horses, did you paint it there? |
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Post by Biggles on Dec 20, 2008 13:09:34 GMT 1
Thanks all for your lovely comments--
My horses were painted 'Off scene' cant you tell? They look like old ones ready for the knacker's Yard!!
How about other members posting some of their Art work? I would love to view them--Come on dont be shy!!--Sometimes we artists think our work is not very good but others look at the paintings with a non critical eye- and see the work put into it.-Bigs
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Post by alicat on Dec 20, 2008 22:04:16 GMT 1
Anyone recognise the place?--It is painted in Watercolours- Staithes Nr Whitby on the Northeast coast Another one of a Local scene--"Roseberry Topping" in the background--Maggy will know where the place. (I hope) I really like the one with the horses, but they are all really very good. Sorry I can't help with any of mine, like keith I haven't painted since school other than walls. ;D |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Dec 22, 2008 12:22:36 GMT 1
Biggs, they are beautiful. I love the harbour scene - so restful.
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Post by gardenpest on Dec 23, 2008 11:32:46 GMT 1
How do you guys draw like that They are soo beutiful |
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Post by gardenpest on Dec 23, 2008 11:34:06 GMT 1
I really like the sunset one  |
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Post by Biggles on Dec 23, 2008 11:59:56 GMT 1
Thanks Gardenpest--( no your are not a Pest! so I will just call you GP) The sunset painting was 'at the top of my head' I just 'doodled away with oranges and browns and got that--
Do you do any drawings or paintings or Crafts of any sort?--if so post them on here-We would love to see them---Bigs
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Post by gardenpest on Dec 29, 2008 12:49:26 GMT 1
I like GP cool!  Well I have done a picture of a lion, and I'm going to start a solstice wreath soon:) |
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Post by Biggles on Feb 11, 2009 20:36:11 GMT 1
GP--I have been waiting patiently for you to Post one of your paintings/Artwork-I cant be the only one on here to draw and paint! ;D
I am hopeless at doing Flowers but I am going to have a go- maybe of a photograph posted on this Board then you can guess what it is ;D
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Well I have done a picture of a lion, and I'm going to start a solstice wreath soon:)