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Published: 2018-02-18 17:51:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 1029; Favourites: 136; Downloads: 0
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A bird and some architecture. I've started this painting in November and then abandoned it for some time because the work didn't go smoothly. But luckily I've found energy to complete it. I guess, many artists struggle with this and sometimes leave their works unfinished.Reference by
Watercolour, Daler-Rowney paper 21*30
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Comments: 56
It's amazing how the colours chime together in your artwork. The whole composition is just beautiful.
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my work The color scheme here is deliberately devoid of anything bright.
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You#re welcome! Yep, that suits the atmosphere very well.
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A nice representation of the a Raven, love his feathers.
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Thank you very much! 
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I don't see anything wrong with it, it has a good sense of scale and great details. I take my time working on something simply because it forces you to slow down and see things differently and one does better work when they take their time. Great job!
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Thank you very much! 
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You are welcome! I enjoy working in oil pastels simply because they are the least expensive materials I can use effectively. The old saying "A little goes a long way" applies here, I blend them with a brush dipped in turpenoid and that's the only extra medium I use with them. Watercolors, oil and acrylic paints/mediums are too expensive for me, it's like going and spending $5.00+ on a fishing lure and going to the lake to fish and losing the lure after two casts! 
Keith J. 
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I understand that. When I was younger and money were scarce I drew on printing paper with a pencil. Many things have changed since that time. I work with different mediums and watercolor is one of my favorites now. Yes, it is expensive but that's not because of the paints itself. You can find raver cheep sets with less than 12 colors and they allow you to mix all of the other colors. But quality watercolor paper is really very expensive and having good paper is 50% of success. Bad paper can ruin everything and you end up disappointed. And you can also spend a fortune on some good brushes. I never tried oil pastels though, only soft pastels.
Thank you once again!
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Yes, the watercolor materials I've purchased came from HobbyLobby. Paints were a select range of various colors of the Rembrandt brand, of which they were on clearance and discontinued them. As for the brushes, I have a handful of flats, rounds, and a liner all of which are their store brand which is fairly good. They have retained their shape well, no more than what I've used them. 
Cheers!
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It looks like you've made a good deal. I can't be frugal at the art supplies store. And I don't like pastels powder very much either. Watercolor is much cleaner and can be safely scanned. Maybe you should use it more often if you already bought it. There're many great tutorials online. Have a good day!
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it
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Thank you! 
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I really like this one. The colors are harmonious and there's a nice feeling of depth. Art is not always easy. I'd like to live and breathe art myself but my day job exhaust me a lot and it's hard to have that super flowy feeling when doing art tired. But even if it's sometimes a struggle, it's always worth it
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Thank you so much for your comment! 
I can really relate to your situation since I have a day job too. When you have to work 8 hours 5 days a week and need additional 2 hours a day to commute, there's so little time and energy left for your hobbies and personal projects. Yes, we have different obligations but somehow art helps us survive. Artists can only live to the fullest when they're making art.
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Yeah I hear ya. But even a little bit of art per day helps
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This is a perfect piece of artwork. Like the surroundings. Nice job!
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