tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post6180391651121932275..comments2024-03-28T03:25:31.022-04:00Comments on laura's watercolors: wanted: inspirationlaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11999450626008299190noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-59711662313673779222010-08-25T12:43:08.175-04:002010-08-25T12:43:08.175-04:00As a person who has taken a couple Nuttall worksho...As a person who has taken a couple Nuttall workshops I think you will get the most out of it if you do quarter sheet paintings that are close up on the face and features. Hopefully you can find something with a cast shadow somewhere on one of them and also consider bringing a drawing with facial hair. Hopefully, someone will bring a guitar. You are going to have a great workshop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703011558307111361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-31682974722549077592010-08-23T10:06:08.288-04:002010-08-23T10:06:08.288-04:00love the portrait despite all the comments you hav...love the portrait despite all the comments you have made of the blue colour. Good luck with the workshop!M R Anandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908196023790374529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-7359005678652513812010-08-21T21:00:02.199-04:002010-08-21T21:00:02.199-04:00I know you'll be successful in Ted Nuttall'...I know you'll be successful in Ted Nuttall's workshop. Your work is just wonderful!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184370219253409713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-409007227329654412010-08-21T13:25:44.653-04:002010-08-21T13:25:44.653-04:00Your attempt to paint with the inspiration of Gior...Your attempt to paint with the inspiration of Giorgio Morandi is very good, Laura. I think you already know that Morandi painted also some watercolors, too... I wish you a good workshop with Ted Nuttall, I love his art work!Cristina Dalla Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947231509656534470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-4241787134229482822010-08-20T19:39:23.546-04:002010-08-20T19:39:23.546-04:00Oh, my God--you are so hard on yourself, Laura. ...Oh, my God--you are so hard on yourself, Laura. You're one of my favorite artists out there. I'm glad you're going to take the Ted Nuttall class--I think you'll really like him--he is just such a nice, approachable man and he really helps. He didn't make me nervous at all. I can't wait to see what you do--these are all lovely and I recognize the Morandi influence. If you want to paint blue on a face, go for it . Trust your instincts--you have a great eye. Incidentally, wait 'til you see Ted paint greens and all sorts of color into his washes on faces. At first it seems crazy, but the effects are awesome.A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-20870092719330816512010-08-20T14:21:12.580-04:002010-08-20T14:21:12.580-04:00I really like the top bottles and how they are don...I really like the top bottles and how they are done. I might perk up the color a bit with a touch of red here and there behind them to draw our eyes. Sure, listen to me, like I know what I'm talking about!!! ha ha I know your style and Ted Nuttall's will merge well and I can't wait to see what you do in the workshop - have fun, create something beautiful, and learn to fly!!RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-36981173334559849952010-08-20T07:49:12.524-04:002010-08-20T07:49:12.524-04:00I think your work is always fabulous, Laura, and t...I think your work is always fabulous, Laura, and these are no exception. The woman reminds me of Suzanne Berry or a painting I've seen done by her (I think the latter). Now...if you find that inspiration, can you please send some my way? I so hope that things are going well for you and your family!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-11648386163900840582010-08-20T07:07:42.775-04:002010-08-20T07:07:42.775-04:00If you have seen any of my recent 'sterile and...If you have seen any of my recent 'sterile and stiff' still lifes lately, you would understand why I like these so much! I am really inspired by your loose approach - So thank you!Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-83251928411500225042010-08-19T18:06:49.669-04:002010-08-19T18:06:49.669-04:00Hey Laura, I've always used blue under the ch...Hey Laura, I've always used blue under the chin. What I've read about portrait painting, and practiced with my own painting, is to use yellow in the forehead area, reds at cheek level, and blue chin and lower. But, it is ever so subtle a color change. Try a lighter hand with the blue on the neck area and see what you think. I'll have to check out Ted Nuttall. Enjoy your evening.Carol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-57253320611945043442010-08-19T17:09:17.072-04:002010-08-19T17:09:17.072-04:00Hi Laura,
I love the blue. I took classes with a...Hi Laura,<br /><br />I love the blue. I took classes with a fellow who taught us to do yellow, then red, then blue washes. So I think it's completely up to you. You paint so well. Quit stressing. You're so good.<br /><br />XOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-6041606825385538712010-08-19T14:52:44.827-04:002010-08-19T14:52:44.827-04:00the top glass object painting grabbed my attention...the top glass object painting grabbed my attention immediately. very transparent and "watercolory". the way i long to paint.<br /><br />i think it is a great start on the girl.Liana Yarckinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688844453000067865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-41040186174707475392010-08-19T14:20:00.318-04:002010-08-19T14:20:00.318-04:00Why no blue when painting portraits Laura?Why no blue when painting portraits Laura?_Frankb10https://www.blogger.com/profile/18151551321981740679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-32072467601912395522010-08-19T13:49:58.038-04:002010-08-19T13:49:58.038-04:00I had a look at the Ted Nutttall link you gave us,...I had a look at the Ted Nutttall link you gave us, love his work and can see what attracts you to learning from him. I would be overwhelmed at the thought of preparing for his workshop, but you don't need to be... I think your clean spontaneous style will get you off to a great start.Charlene Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845504349975059383noreply@blogger.com