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sparkleflit 76F
5212 posts
2/11/2018 2:07 pm
STAGE 1
This is the first stage of my new painting. It's a 30 by30 inch stretched canvas,
so there were several technical difficulties I had to overcome before I could get to this stage., the main one being that my hands are not as steady as they once were. Another one was finding the right pen....after pencilling the lines, I have to redo them with pen or else the graphite will colour my paint. After going over all the lines with a technical pen, I used warm soapy water and a rag to clean the graphite off......but the ink wasn't waterproof as I expected......so I tried to use an eraser, which is very tedious on a piece this size and will always leave smudges.....but the eraser smeared the ink......So it was off to the Art-Supply store for technical pens that are guaranteed to have permanent ink.........I re-drew all these lines this morning and cleaned it with an eraser.....I might use soap and water after it sets a bit longer......As long as the ink doesn't smudge into the paint I'll be OK with it......Stay tuned for stage 2.....colour......cheerful, light colours to welcome the Sun back, I think..

sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/11/2018 2:10 pm


Hawkslayer 88M
13322 posts
2/11/2018 2:42 pm

 I look forward to seeing the finished painting, the part you have finished arouses my interest.
It only takes a drop of ink to make a million people think. There are many stories.


brightsmile003B 84F

2/11/2018 3:17 pm

 Hi Sparkleflit....I like this beginning and can't wait to see the finished piece. I love your work and glad you are showing more of it.


GLUMO 89F
9730 posts
2/11/2018 4:24 pm

 It takes much work, I guess. I will look forward the full color painting.

Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)


Abelle2 83F
31222 posts
2/11/2018 4:27 pm

 So far very interesting. Looking forward like the rest have said, to the finished project!


Rocketship 79F
18563 posts
2/11/2018 8:15 pm

 I remember someone saying that creativity is 99 parts perspiration and 1 part inspiration~~~~ [or was it genius?]

Seems like that's how you have begun! ^5!!


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/11/2018 8:25 pm
    Quoting Rocketship:
    I remember someone saying that creativity is 99 parts perspiration and 1 part inspiration~~~~ [or was it genius?]

    Seems like that's how you have begun! ^5!!
Well, you have to have the tools and materials and willingness to make mistakes....


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/11/2018 8:25 pm
    Quoting Hawkslayer:
    I look forward to seeing the finished painting, the part you have finished arouses my interest.
That's what I'm saying too, LOL.....


hobsonschoice 75F
3600 posts
2/11/2018 8:28 pm

 I hope you choose "angry" colors. ROFL


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/11/2018 8:28 pm
    Quoting brightsmile003B:
    Hi Sparkleflit....I like this beginning and can't wait to see the finished piece. I love your work and glad you are showing more of it.
Right now, trying to decide on my colour scheme, I'm experiencing a big blurr.......I need to just start and adjust the shades as I go.....That's a lot of little spaces.....what was I thinking?


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/11/2018 8:33 pm
    Quoting GLUMO:
    It takes much work, I guess. I will look forward the full color painting.
Yup......I haven't done this kind of painting with all these lines and small spaces for a long time because these days my hand tends to cramp up and spasm when I do such controlled, small spaces. but hopefully I can let go of some of my expectations.....


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/11/2018 8:37 pm
    Quoting Abelle2:
    So far very interesting. Looking forward like the rest have said, to the finished project!
Me too......We'll see if I can manage to paint straight enough to satisfy myself.....My daughter tells me I need to take more rests and do other things....I can't hold a pencil, pen or brush for hours on end anymore......I keep cramping up.....


Katie_au_lait 78F
7026 posts
2/11/2018 11:35 pm

 Your drawing is beautiful Sparkle, I love it!

I fully understand your problem, I have a similar condition with my hands and know it can be a pain in the neck!
Just a suggestion...would spray painting be any easier for you? I know it's not a great solution, but you have so much talent it makes me sad that you are finding such difficulty.

My best wishes for success in this painting


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/12/2018 8:38 am
    Quoting Katie_au_lait:
    Your drawing is beautiful Sparkle, I love it!

    I fully understand your problem, I have a similar condition with my hands and know it can be a pain in the neck!
    Just a suggestion...would spray painting be any easier for you? I know it's not a great solution, but you have so much talent it makes me sad that you are finding such difficulty.

    My best wishes for success in this painting
Spray painting does not lend itself to this imagery......Also, it requires a whole different set-up...an enclosed room with an air-exchange system, a whole different, expensive set up for spraying the paint.....an air brush, compressor and a range of coloured inks.....and wearing a gas-mask and goggles the whole time you're working.


sparkleflit 76F
10271 posts
2/12/2018 8:48 am

 Of course, because I'm an "angry woman".....and a "spinster"....


traveler56 77F
9560 posts
2/16/2018 1:49 pm

 All it takes is WORK, and plenty of it!




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