tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post7582788412631257001..comments2024-02-05T15:16:17.482-05:00Comments on BlueBird Hill: Sketches on MondayAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-83176589583181311332010-07-30T12:54:16.286-04:002010-07-30T12:54:16.286-04:00Great trees,especially done with "no lead&quo...Great trees,especially done with "no lead". Allison is a hoot! Very imaginative. Hope she wins!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540050745681475664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-46536948543432010132010-07-28T15:11:17.479-04:002010-07-28T15:11:17.479-04:00Thanks so much everyone for your comments on my sk...Thanks so much everyone for your comments on my sketches!<br /><br />Deborah - I emailed you. It's Canson Edition paper. I love using it in my sketchbooks.<br /><br />And thanks everyone for giving Allison your votes! You all are great!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-77806107569371587482010-07-27T17:53:31.916-04:002010-07-27T17:53:31.916-04:00Your niece is so darling! I would definitely watc...Your niece is so darling! I would definitely watch her on Fox43 if it aired in my area. The answers to the questions on the video page were sooo funny. Lovely girl, very photogenic...the camera likes her.<br /><br />JesseJesse/Joannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-28479257873612991472010-07-27T13:23:30.052-04:002010-07-27T13:23:30.052-04:00Hey, Ann, what kind of paper did you use in this s...Hey, Ann, what kind of paper did you use in this sketchbook?DALowe Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777789854804146656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-72204759553493491452010-07-27T13:22:19.358-04:002010-07-27T13:22:19.358-04:00Ann, those peaches knocked my socks off! Fantabul...Ann, those peaches knocked my socks off! Fantabulous! I can't say enough good about that watercolor sketch! The color is amazing - so rich and brilliant. I like the trees, but the peaches... whoa! I will have to watch Allison's video later - can't at work.DALowe Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777789854804146656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-56810724559689185722010-07-27T06:48:47.702-04:002010-07-27T06:48:47.702-04:00You've got the trees down... this is beautiful...You've got the trees down... this is beautiful! Fresh, sunlit... captures the essence of summer trees.<br /><br />Re: Allison... what a creative girl with a wonderful personality! Good Luck, Allison!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-48872618927326855142010-07-27T06:40:21.138-04:002010-07-27T06:40:21.138-04:00Love both of these paintings, Ann. The colors are...Love both of these paintings, Ann. The colors are just so gorgeous in the fruit. That you do these with no pencil work simply is awe-inspiring.<br /><br />Allison made me laugh out loud with her video. She is a cutie; I hope she wins!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-48379074565749313672010-07-27T03:04:11.113-04:002010-07-27T03:04:11.113-04:00With out a boundary line to work is like letting l...With out a boundary line to work is like letting loose of yourself completely and do it with a free flow,your results are amazing.Doing it from real life has added that extra zing! All the best for your niece!padmajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297562916603110230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-82703692419943164652010-07-27T02:58:35.191-04:002010-07-27T02:58:35.191-04:00These have a fresh summery feel, I think you'v...These have a fresh summery feel, I think you've used the colour well.<br />Your niece is a lovely girl, hope she wins!Cathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-27630575376539111412010-07-27T00:18:16.528-04:002010-07-27T00:18:16.528-04:00Great use of colors strong but yet very subtle wit...Great use of colors strong but yet very subtle with the background and the shadows.. =) Very calm looking and makes you want to appreciate it even more. <br /><br />Watched the video of Allison, she's funny and creative ^^ Best of luck to her and I hope she wins!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703463476504355697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-6062431901823726902010-07-26T22:14:30.632-04:002010-07-26T22:14:30.632-04:00Love your use of colour here - well heck, I always...Love your use of colour here - well heck, I always love your palette! :-) May your new routine bring the results you are hoping for. Simplicity and balance are wonderful things to strive for.Teresa Mallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978596700598817430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-51070548514379703302010-07-26T21:25:21.039-04:002010-07-26T21:25:21.039-04:00Painting without lines is something I've only ...Painting without lines is something I've only tried a couple of times and the results weren't very pleasing, not like yours. Lovely!<br /><br />Oh, and I voted for your fabulous niece! Love her personality!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231453420718519162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-44520825781457663262010-07-26T21:22:09.950-04:002010-07-26T21:22:09.950-04:00Beautiful work! I admire your ability to paint fro...Beautiful work! I admire your ability to paint from life. I, too, have been on a journey to simplify and find balance this summer. Keep working toward that goal. I think it's worth it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600673251180423439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-35449758197092582092010-07-26T19:39:30.345-04:002010-07-26T19:39:30.345-04:00I just watched Allison - very witty - I still have...I just watched Allison - very witty - I still have a smile on my face. She has my vote!Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-14948219116195043552010-07-26T19:35:21.106-04:002010-07-26T19:35:21.106-04:00I'm awfully impressed with watercolor sketches...I'm awfully impressed with watercolor sketches from life with no outlines. I haven't quite figured out how to do that yet. I tend to get impatient. These are awfully well done - much volume and color.Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391600460847704245.post-78607288146665887162010-07-26T17:47:43.842-04:002010-07-26T17:47:43.842-04:00Both of your sketches are gorgeous! I love your us...Both of your sketches are gorgeous! I love your use of color- it is always striking.<br />I watched the entire video of your niece so she would get my vote. She is hilarious and I think she did a fabulous job!!!<br />I look forward to more sketches next Monday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com