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Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:04 pm

We are talking about HAPPY accidents Iolanthe!!

marbretherese · Post by **marbretherese** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:47 am

Riv Res wrote:We are talking about HAPPY accidents Iolanthe!!

That's right - the kind where you leave everything to dry and then think "wow, that looks just like . . . I could . . . . " and end up with a painting completely different to the one you envisaged

Iolanthe · Post by **Iolanthe** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:41 pm

I do like those kind of accidents. That's how I found my dragon

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Thank goodness I managed to disguise the ink disaster. Even I have trouble finding it when I look at the original, and I know where it is.

marbretherese · Post by **marbretherese** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:01 pm

A lot of the fun for me is seeing where events take you. I think I've only ever torn up one painting, and that was because the masking fluid had taken off the surface of the paper

It's amazing how often you rectify problems and find they've become opportunities . . . besides, even the paintings which turn out terrible usually teach you something - even if it's only how not to go about things!

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:18 pm

Been working on this one...

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:50 pm

Oh! I love it! I particularly like the framework of ruined columns. And the shades of red seem just right to me.

Iolanthe · Post by **Iolanthe** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:42 am

It's lovely, Riv

. I like the frame with the columns too (especially the 'ruined' effect at the top) and the tall trees gives it a mediterranean feel.

It's great to come up with landscapes that aren't usually represented

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marbretherese · Post by **marbretherese** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:58 am

I love this too, I particularly like your delicate touch with the vegetation, Riv. And the columns are a great choice for a frame!

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:47 am

Iolanthe wrote:I like the frame with the columns too (especially the 'ruined' effect at the top) and the tall trees gives it a mediterranean feel.

It's great to come up with landscapes that aren't usually represented .

Remember...the Gardens of Ithilien were in South Ithilien where Faramir and Eowyn took up residence when he was made Prince of Ithilien by Elessar. I thought a more southernly look might work.

This is the first painting I have done where the sponge was my predominent tool.

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:18 pm

I wondered why it has a different look, RR. I think it is a successful technique for plants. It looks like there are some chives in the border--perfect for Ithilien. (The chives have been the first thing to come up in my garden this spring!)

Hey, I just had an idea! You could add a little rabbit somewhere: it would remind people of 'Herbs and Stewed Rabbit' as well as RRA!

Lindariel · Post by **Lindariel** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:53 pm

This is just lovely, Riv.

Have you considered doing the gardens of the Houses of Healing? They sound so wonderful in the Professor's book -- a place for rest and recuperation, as well as a source of fresh medicinal herbs for the healers.

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:27 pm

Lindariel wrote:Have you considered doing the gardens of the Houses of Healing? They sound so wonderful in the Professor's book -- a place for rest and recuperation, as well as a source of fresh medicinal herbs for the healers.

Yes...that is on my list.

Iolanthe · Post by **Iolanthe** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:11 pm

Riv Res wrote:This is the first painting I have done where the sponge was my predominent tool.

Is this a technique from your latest watercolour class, Riv?

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:36 pm

Not really, Iolanthe. The technique was taught early on last year, but I never tried it wholesale before...only dabbled in it. Our instructor brought a piece (landscape) that she had done where she used a lot of it and the results were good. So, with this one I decided to use it extensively. Even the flowers and leaves on the pillars are done with sponge and outlined with ink.

marbretherese · Post by **marbretherese** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:34 pm

It works really well, Riv. Interesting to see how paint can be added using a sponge (I generally use them for taking out rather than putting in!!). Did you use the same technique for putting the shrubs and foliage in at the back of the picture? I love the effect!