Monday 25 November 2013

Trying new techniques and having fun!

Usually when I go to art club, I do my own thing, even though the tutor demonstrates weekly. That's not bad manners, he is fine with that and demonstrates to help those who have lost inspiration.
But this time, he was demonstrating techniques that were new to me, so I decided to watch and learn!

We learned how to paint wet on wet, let it dry, then paint layers of wet on dry to give a fun result.

This is my attempt at that:

Meerkat




Then we painted a wet on wet, let it dry and painted some wet on dry colour blocks. This is my attempt on that:




and finally, because I'd finished way before everyone else, I had a play with the meerkat, coming up with something of my own - wet on wet with salt background and the kat painted in Chinese Ink, using a brush!





This week has been hectic, I'm getting prepared for my book launch/birthday party. I am delighted that some of you have read and enjoyed my book - and even reviewed it. Thank you so much. If you'd like to get the links to the stores selling my book, 'All in the Leaves' - then please look HERE


13 comments:

  1. Love your paintings. The meerkat reminds me of that advert :)

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  2. These are very nice. Sounds like a very interesting technique and you obviously caught on quickly to the idea

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  3. Nice work. They all have a lot of personality.

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  4. Pat, these are so adorable and fun! What a great idea! Good job Pat. I especially love the little Meerkat. :)

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  5. Both your meerkat and giraffe are wonderful. The meerkat makes me smile. Have a beautiful day.

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  6. I like all three paintings! I'm impressed at how easily you turn out really attractive work.

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  7. Your Meerkat is fantastic! It's always fun to learn something new. Great job!

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  8. Wonderful! I like the top one the best - but they all have such character! :0)

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  9. Dear Pat:) Just play more!! Your meerkat (the first) is so adorable, I want to hug him. Such a lovely face. Beautiful!! Have a nice week!!xx

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  10. Hmmm ... my comment didn't show the first time. Pat, your meerkat is absolutely adorable - so much character in his/her face.
    Kathryn

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  11. I like them all, Pat, especially the first meerkat! Have a great book launch party!

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  12. great cards above ..enjoy your special launch ... like your version ... hope to see more "wet in wet" animals wonderful work pat

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