tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post1151083837183848381..comments2024-03-27T15:35:13.728-04:00Comments on <br> WATERCOLORS AND WORDS: TREELINERH Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-54900367758291614902011-07-27T10:40:44.291-04:002011-07-27T10:40:44.291-04:00Thank you, Nancy. I've struggled with greens ...Thank you, Nancy. I've struggled with greens and trees and am trying to learn to relax and let them come to me - this is the first one where that happened successfully but I'm still working! ha haRH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-61970970554264533632011-07-27T10:23:54.106-04:002011-07-27T10:23:54.106-04:00This is really beautiful. I love the softness you...This is really beautiful. I love the softness you've achieved in your trees. I always have trouble with trees. They tend to look the same way they did when I was painting them in 3rd grade.Nancy Goldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957674798737272474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-11052713021981458512011-07-23T09:55:31.594-04:002011-07-23T09:55:31.594-04:00Thanks so much, Celeste!Thanks so much, Celeste!RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-49456965308804218562011-07-23T00:47:02.242-04:002011-07-23T00:47:02.242-04:00love the marks/greens!love the marks/greens!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-8326576323331962952011-07-22T09:29:00.112-04:002011-07-22T09:29:00.112-04:00Thanks, Jane, I was happy with this one :) The fi...Thanks, Jane, I was happy with this one :) The first that was truly from my mind and not a "copy" of something from the book.RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-16360825231161542662011-07-22T03:11:16.166-04:002011-07-22T03:11:16.166-04:00you sound pleased with this one rhonda ...study be...you sound pleased with this one rhonda ...study below is beautiful too.JANE MINTERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753128396478756721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-43946385459027635672011-07-21T10:57:02.612-04:002011-07-21T10:57:02.612-04:00Thanks so much, Linda and Autumn!Thanks so much, Linda and Autumn!RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-76412820833952667842011-07-21T06:44:52.896-04:002011-07-21T06:44:52.896-04:00I think this is just beautiful!I think this is just beautiful!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-22744508075367014202011-07-20T20:28:00.830-04:002011-07-20T20:28:00.830-04:00Very, very nice Rhonda. I really like what you ha...Very, very nice Rhonda. I really like what you have done; this is a wonderful creative piece.<br /><br />http://www.lindayoungwatercolors.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382737164924503037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-45531387008679698622011-07-20T18:41:09.275-04:002011-07-20T18:41:09.275-04:00Thanks so much, Gillian, Caroline, Hallie and Chri...Thanks so much, Gillian, Caroline, Hallie and Christiane. I can't believe I got so many comments on this little bit of paper and paint but am very happy that everyone took the time to comment on it :)RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-74989547818268048702011-07-20T17:34:50.776-04:002011-07-20T17:34:50.776-04:00Really well done, Rhonda! Yes, you are a determine...Really well done, Rhonda! Yes, you are a determined lady who learns with every painting!Christiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-22071306425096033972011-07-20T16:15:34.365-04:002011-07-20T16:15:34.365-04:00Nice work.Nice work.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-77844869428751396352011-07-20T16:06:42.933-04:002011-07-20T16:06:42.933-04:00Rhonda you did it! this is beautiful the second im...Rhonda you did it! this is beautiful the second image has a fresh almost luminous look which I believe is a good base for you to put the next stage in. The result is a layer of lovely greens full of light and life.Caroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-36023516312987176582011-07-20T15:37:03.537-04:002011-07-20T15:37:03.537-04:00Very ethereal - I even like the mid-stage painting...Very ethereal - I even like the mid-stage painting. You always have such fun with paint!Gillian Mowbrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160959456219735545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-88761444760699127352011-07-20T14:05:12.876-04:002011-07-20T14:05:12.876-04:00Bill, it is like growing vegetables - a little bit...Bill, it is like growing vegetables - a little bit here and there, a little weeding out, and then boom - too many squash to get rid of! ha ha<br /><br />Thanks so much for your positive comments, Carol, Dee, Suzanne and Jan!RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-34447508161166103822011-07-20T13:02:16.030-04:002011-07-20T13:02:16.030-04:00You should be pleased! This one is a winner for su...You should be pleased! This one is a winner for sure-i loved reading the process and my heart jumped at the 2nd image with anticipation of what was to come-and i wasn't disappointed! brilliant! I really like the small intimate sketchbook format as well-Jan Yates, SCA, Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699517511325366933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-86712720929694769602011-07-20T12:42:05.554-04:002011-07-20T12:42:05.554-04:00Fantastic!Fantastic!Suzanne McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785042270660883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-21687238447755209232011-07-20T12:23:47.067-04:002011-07-20T12:23:47.067-04:00Miz Tenacious! Rhonda, I am blown away by your te...Miz Tenacious! Rhonda, I am blown away by your tenacity. I know if I did all you do to expand your repertoire of painting skills, I would be a better painter. Rock on! <br /><br />I am not a fan of masking, but, like you, I think it's a good idea to try what others are doing to see what more I can do.<br /><br />Keep up the good work!Dee Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931159853001302126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-27329455253389249392011-07-20T12:02:27.963-04:002011-07-20T12:02:27.963-04:00That came out wonderful, Rhonda. Look forward to s...That came out wonderful, Rhonda. Look forward to seeing more from you.Carol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-83665791920566385512011-07-20T10:57:37.203-04:002011-07-20T10:57:37.203-04:00Not bad--I like this approach! Kind of like growi...Not bad--I like this approach! Kind of like growing your own vegetables isn't it? I really like that drawing in reverse thing. Leaves an interesting mark.William Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286221149980028093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-68197340059855704592011-07-20T10:55:54.013-04:002011-07-20T10:55:54.013-04:00Thanks, Ann :) I feel the same way about you, alw...Thanks, Ann :) I feel the same way about you, always learning and experimenting and growing!<br /><br />Vicki, thanks for stopping by and commenting :) I'll have to check to see if you have a blog!<br /><br />Mimi, I was trying a technique from the MacKenzie book where he spritzed the paper and then put down masking fluid with a palette knife (he used his for weeds and flowers) - it made the trunks a bit more open and easier (for me) to fill in after the masking fluid was off.RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-66045390502278111012011-07-20T10:39:30.168-04:002011-07-20T10:39:30.168-04:00Although I think you could have done this without ...Although I think you could have done this without the masking fluid, the results are superb! beautiful beautiful little landscape!Mimi Torchia Boothby Watercolorshttp://mimitabby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-42100673694144654422011-07-20T10:26:46.707-04:002011-07-20T10:26:46.707-04:00This is wonderful!
xoxoThis is wonderful!<br /><br />xoxoVicki Holdwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080822190815460018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-71939123384646269452011-07-20T09:44:54.774-04:002011-07-20T09:44:54.774-04:00You are making wonderful progress Rhonda. As you ...You are making wonderful progress Rhonda. As you know, I admire your drive and determination to grow in your art.Ann Bucknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549669918916059105noreply@blogger.com