tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post7937035175684947180..comments2024-03-28T13:36:41.631-04:00Comments on laura's watercolors: Wisconsin still lifelaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11999450626008299190noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-6422146289748909312009-01-23T11:18:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:18:00.000-05:00So Laura, you have connections to Boscobel. My co...So Laura, you have connections to Boscobel. My college roommate is from there, a pastel artist who loves to capture the rural scenes of western Wisconsin. You got a good haul at the second-hand shop, and I hope you get lots of painting from the items.Sherry Pierce Thurnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949006925160703266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-87166440611657268622009-01-23T09:48:00.000-05:002009-01-23T09:48:00.000-05:00What fun to open up that box, I'm sure. I saw you...What fun to open up that box, I'm sure. I saw your reflection immediately in that vase. Those will be wonderful sketching props! Can't wait to see them in future works of yours. Your paintings here are just stunning!A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-82879028049882259142009-01-22T20:19:00.000-05:002009-01-22T20:19:00.000-05:00I can see why you liked these objects, the setup l...I can see why you liked these objects, the setup looks great. I like the contrast between the warm brass and the cool glass, as well as the different surfaces, including the white cloth!<BR/><BR/>Whatever blues you use, they are always strong and clear, and they work together well with the other colors in your paintings - as in these still lifes. My mainstay is ultramarine; different brands, but recently I stick to M. Graham's. I also love turquoise (again M. Graham's, also Terry Madden's, which is more opaque). I recently discovered that mixing TM turquoise with MG ultramarine makes a nice neutral blue - not too warm, not too cold. I use it for sky washes instead of cerulean which is a bit weak for my taste.Mineke Reindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706124823776632301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-7836180044615182522009-01-22T09:29:00.000-05:002009-01-22T09:29:00.000-05:00I wouldn't have know how beautiful those objects c...I wouldn't have know how beautiful those objects could look together without seeing this arrangement. <BR/><BR/>In addition to fab the sense of color you've developed, I think your compositions, both in your photos here and in those from the trip, speak volumes about the fine artistic sensibility you've cultivated. Very nice!Robin@TheNatureCoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967142870018108887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-5397996896294555752009-01-21T21:46:00.000-05:002009-01-21T21:46:00.000-05:00Although, Im no good at painting, I can really app...Although, Im no good at painting, I can really appreciate those who do! Your portraits are amazing! Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-55075154399781600172009-01-21T15:18:00.000-05:002009-01-21T15:18:00.000-05:00l, promising set-up; love the opportunity for the ...l, promising set-up; love the opportunity for the still life inside the brass vase's reflections!<BR/><BR/>Blue? Ultramarine (W&N), hands-down. I also use cobalt, cerulean and Winsor blue, and for that matter, Payne's grey which has a decidedly blue cast, but Ultramarine is my go-to blue. Love the granulation, and it mixes well too.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00679901355127305724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33679874.post-12809119259521988692009-01-21T13:59:00.000-05:002009-01-21T13:59:00.000-05:00Laura, these are beautiful! I see your hallmark......Laura, these are beautiful! I see your hallmark... clean and lively colors. Can't wait to see your new painting... and do include the self-portrait!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.com