tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post9051314424634195227..comments2024-02-02T14:49:17.365-06:00Comments on LUDstuff!: PAINTINGS - "From The Past"Warren Ludwighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15998177508093673548noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-8638997266437433952010-07-13T10:31:59.522-05:002010-07-13T10:31:59.522-05:00I'd like to paint something for my fiance and ...I'd like to paint something for my fiance and I'd like to try oil painting. I think I will go look for some books, and give that a try!<br /><br />Somewhere you said something about a travelers water color set I think? Whats that like?<br /><br />Oh and I have seen 2" canvases at the dollar store!Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-28071089355286824842010-07-13T09:25:48.085-05:002010-07-13T09:25:48.085-05:00Welcome, Tim!
I was amused that you read my "...Welcome, Tim!<br /><br />I was amused that you read my "story". I didn't really think that I had one, but I guess we all do, don't we?<br /><br />As for transitioning from painting tiny little figurines...I'd start with a canvas the size of a postage stamp. (Sorry...had to.)<br /><br />Okay the serious answer...go the direct route and take some painting classes. There's no avoiding the hard work that is also part of having "fun". You have to learn the alphabet, before you can write that novel. Since I don't know your age, I can't be too specific. But if you have access to teachers who do workshops, community colleges, art schools, etc., you'll learn the basics. Some great artists are "self taught", so you can also hit the bookstores/library and read up on art books. But, most of all...just go for it!! You don't need to do anything with your paintings, so don't worry about the pressure to "succeed". Just explore, Tim...and enjoy the process!Warrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-65649330665630884402010-07-13T07:20:20.181-05:002010-07-13T07:20:20.181-05:00Beautiful stuff! I found you randomly because of y...Beautiful stuff! I found you randomly because of your posts on miniatures and scenery but have been inspired by your story and your paintings. Do you have any advice to bridge the gap from painting little men to canvas?Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-89453652009627649812010-07-11T17:42:44.880-05:002010-07-11T17:42:44.880-05:00Looks like the last posted picture is staged and p...Looks like the last posted picture is staged and poised for the photo and expecting more to come! Can't wait to see all the improvements around the house plus as always love your paintings...old or new, large or small!!! XOlinsolomonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01734908963951128988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-89817956498154605632010-07-09T08:08:41.703-05:002010-07-09T08:08:41.703-05:00Thanks, everyone. And, yes, Mom...I do have a few...Thanks, everyone. And, yes, Mom...I do have a few more that I plan to post later. But as I look at some of the earlier pieces, I'm finding that many of them feel more like "learning" paintings. But I"m glad you like what you are seeing.<br /><br />One thing I'm amused by is how small most of my first paintings are. I was pretty intimidated and unsure...so why take chances on a "big" canvas and waste more paint? I still haven't graduated to anything larger than a 9"x12". I like to complete the piece in one sitting, if possible...helps me to stay loose that way.Warrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-25731954184478564012010-07-08T22:44:28.841-05:002010-07-08T22:44:28.841-05:00Since I'm a fan of George W. oops, G. Washingt...Since I'm a fan of George W. oops, G. Washington, I think it might be my favorite. I think it has the more loose large strokes that I like. All of the skies are beautiful. I'm so glad to get to see them. Hope you have more hidden somewhere to share....momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-73815717016750751342010-07-08T22:32:20.132-05:002010-07-08T22:32:20.132-05:00Excellent paintings!
I especially love the skies i...Excellent paintings!<br />I especially love the skies in the first 2! And the landscapes, as well. :)Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830906409506903322.post-88478362684565687082010-07-08T22:04:35.201-05:002010-07-08T22:04:35.201-05:00I always have a hard time picking out my favorite!...I always have a hard time picking out my favorite! I think it has to be between the church steeple (I think it is the sky in that one that grabs me) or the one of the G.Washington statue (no idea why). Thanks for posting them for us to enjoy. DebraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com