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Saturday, 14 December 2013

OIL - YUK and YUK

You see I don't particularly like using oils, but boss teacher wanted us to do a still life in oils. Yuk and yuk! Not struck on painting in oils nor ordinary still life.  But like a good little girl I did as I was told (this time) Outcome not as bad as I thought. These are water soluble oils.

This was done over two weeks classes.  Patience I didn't know I had, as I like to go whoosh and have a painting done in one session, if possible.  Oh and the round pot didn't have a square opening,  this huge error has only come to light looking at it on screen.  Won't be altering it though, as this will go in my 'not like' box.

Will I use oils at our last class this year,  or will I rebel?


Have a wondrous weekend!
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  1. Judith Farnworth Art14 December 2013 at 01:18

    Well the painting is lovely Polly but I get what you are saying about wanting the painting done in a session... me too!! I tried acrylics many years ago and was actually better at them than watercolours but had another go recently with a friend of mine who is a whizz with them and I was rubbish!! Kept adding too much water and got a muddy mess so you have done wonderfully well with this and I rather like the square hole!!

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    1. Polly Birchall14 December 2013 at 13:02

      Oh Judith thanks for the encouragement. My heart lies in w/c and brusho. I see my friends paint beautiful things in oils but I prefer the excitement and unpredictability and speed of other media, even though you are more prone to failure. Have a lovely Sunday.

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  2. Kat Farmer/van Hookens14 December 2013 at 04:14

    no yuk, just yummy colour, but me too, prefer me watercolours to oils, seasons greetings to you :D

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    1. Polly Birchall14 December 2013 at 13:02

      Thanks for your wishes, I too wish you a wonderful time. xx

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  3. Lorraine Brown14 December 2013 at 12:36

    It certainly shows your versatility as an artist Polly, I would never have looked at the square hole just admired your work as a lovely painting.

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    1. Polly Birchall14 December 2013 at 13:03

      Thanks Lorraine. Jack of all trades and master of none. Too much to learn and everything is worth a try.

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  4. myra anderson14 December 2013 at 14:49

    it's better than you think! it's beautiful!

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  5. Sadami14 December 2013 at 15:51

    Hi, Polly, let's celebrate your achievement first. Quite good!! Regarding medium option, try BOTH, if you have questions. Some artists are multi medium users. I once did oil and came back to watercolour. Just enjoy it!
    Best wishes, Sadami

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    1. Polly Birchall15 December 2013 at 11:49

      My heart is in watercolour but sometimes it is good to challenge yourself and have a change. I kind of enjoyed it but was glad when it was finished

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  6. Jane14 December 2013 at 16:17

    I like these flowers , they are actually quite beautiful with lovely colors ! And even though it is oil I get a watercolor feel , the color is light and worked very little , I think you did great .

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    1. Polly Birchall15 December 2013 at 11:51

      I find it interesting that you got a watercolour feel. Perhaps this is a good thing. Probably be a while before a paint in oils again. Ooops I tell a lie I am trying to paint The Fighting Temeraire.

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  7. Celeste Bergin14 December 2013 at 23:49

    Fabulous....! I like it !

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  8. Ann15 December 2013 at 06:08

    Your painting is wonderful! I do know what you mean though, the frustration of switching media, it's hard to do. Yet you were able to retain bright, clear color, even with oil. Well done!

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    1. Polly Birchall15 December 2013 at 11:52

      I did try to not make it muddy. Perhaps it has worked. Thank you for your comments.

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  9. Lydie15 December 2013 at 11:12

    Beautiful colors in this oil. It's seems to me (from my screen) that you have used oil like watercolor and keep the intensity of this médium, no mud. So, good job :)))

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    1. Polly Birchall15 December 2013 at 11:53

      Thank you Lydie. You too see my painting with a watercolour influence. Perhaps this is the only way I can use oils.

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  10. Unknown15 December 2013 at 18:27

    You sound like me... sometimes I resist instruction and just really want to do things my own way... but I have to keep reminding myself that I signed up for the class to learn about what this person does, so I should do what he/she is telling me to do, at least for the time I'm there. Your painting is wonderful! I like the flow of hte composition and the pure colors.

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    1. Polly Birchall16 December 2013 at 01:19

      Yes, that is me. What is the point of going to a class that you are paying for and not listen to advice. And thank you for your kind words too.

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  11. Eriko Kawamura16 December 2013 at 10:11

    I like this still life.It have beautifully moving.And I can image some history by it. Thank you very much.

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