tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195072925691815944.post2904779520729716316..comments2024-03-27T00:24:37.261-07:00Comments on Watercolours With Life: Poppies in Watercolour : Vibrant ColourJean Haines SWA, SFPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07371972913650970202noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195072925691815944.post-42608537144429591832018-09-10T02:02:52.638-07:002018-09-10T02:02:52.638-07:00I was looking for inspiration for poppy paintings ...I was looking for inspiration for poppy paintings and out of the hundreds nay thousands on Google images this one immediately called to me -I was thrilled when I saw it was yours as I have all your books and I must have subliminally recognised your hand. I think your idea of precise instruction is brilliant. I get very frustrated when a lot of art teachers say choose a yellow or "any red" etc - this does NOT achieve the effect I often am looking for. I wonder if they are guilty of the "secret recipe" ploy? I need to know how to produce the same colour as I am often captivated by, not an approximation. I am still struggling after numerous attempts at creating a warm pale peachy/apricot colour I saw in a demo -with the actual pigments being unspecified. Very annoying! It's fantastic that you are so willing to share your immense skill.Catherine Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225044331073824155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195072925691815944.post-47011011826205067562018-06-23T23:16:08.720-07:002018-06-23T23:16:08.720-07:00These Poppies are just so vibrant and beautiful.
...These Poppies are just so vibrant and beautiful.<br /><br />I have your new book and already had a go at the Blue Tit. Great fun.<br /><br />Can you please include in your new book a horse ? I can’t find one anywhere in your paintings that hasn’t got a jockey on it’s back!<br />Perhaps a few more animals like your Hedgehog as I’m a Hampshire Hog !<br /><br />I am so inspired since my Hawaii workshop with you and hope you visit Australia sometime soon.WendyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735282325717732997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195072925691815944.post-50264439758665179742018-06-19T09:45:21.812-07:002018-06-19T09:45:21.812-07:00Jean its beautiful and a very interesting process....Jean its beautiful and a very interesting process. Ink!! I LOVE Daniel Smith colors and almost use them exclusively except for a few blue colors in Mission Gold. Good luck with your coming demo and your new book. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827856007490807686noreply@blogger.com