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Nancy · 09-10-2004, 10:05 AM

I made this fox today as a part of the other water colour job I did a while back as some of you may recall. The two paintings are for my dad at his upcoming birthday party next week...

As the fox looked like as a sketch. I could've drawn all the details in the fur with my pencil but I'd rather practise my skills and produce them with the water colours:

And after the basic colouring it looked like this:

aaaalmost there..:

Voilá! The details in the fur is not quite as good as I'd hoped for but I am getting better at it though:

You might think that this is another painting but no. this is my "palette". I have no idea whether or not any of you guys use such a thing when you paint with water colors but I definitely can't live without it! I find it hard to see how much color there's on the brush so for safety's sake I always test it on this:

stonegrody · 09-10-2004, 10:34 AM

That's very cool, Nancy. How do you plan on presenting these to your dad? Frames? Should make great gifts

Nancy · 09-10-2004, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stonegrody

That's very cool, Nancy. How do you plan on presenting these to your dad? Frames? Should make great gifts

definitely but I think I'll let him decide on the frames himself. I'll make a fancy black case for the pictures instead so they'll look spectacular until he gets some frames that'll suit them

stonegrody · 09-10-2004, 11:13 AM

I'm sure he'll be very pleased. I always prefer gifts to be thoughtful or handmade as opposed to generic or store bought.

Giant Hamburger · 09-10-2004, 11:48 AM

Hello Nancy,

I'm not sure I have said this before but I admire your watercolor skills.
The shades of color from snout to tail are excellent.
I also appreciate seeing the process from start to finish.
My daughter and I do a lot of watercolors but they never turn out like this.

Thanks for the exhibition,
-GH

Fremen · 09-10-2004, 04:47 PM

Very nice, Nancy. He looks right crafty.

I always got a lot of bleed-over.
I wish I had your skills.

Keep bringing the good stuff, okay?

pinkie · 09-10-2004, 04:52 PM

Awesome Nancy! You sure do like foxes.

Nancy · 09-11-2004, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant Hamburger

Hello Nancy,

I'm not sure I have said this before but I admire your watercolor skills.
The shades of color from snout to tail are excellent.
I also appreciate seeing the process from start to finish.
My daughter and I do a lot of watercolors but they never turn out like this.

Thanks for the exhibition,
-GH

Goddag my good Hamburger!

Thank you for the praise.
It is hard to master watercolors but not impossible. I hope you two will keep on practising and therebyl obtain some outstanding skills at some point

Nancy · 09-11-2004, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkie

Awesome Nancy! You sure do like foxes.

it's an obsession

pinkie · 09-11-2004, 09:06 AM

It's cute.

Nancy · 09-11-2004, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkie

It's cute.

thanks my lady!

GoldenOuroboros · 09-11-2004, 11:23 AM

Wow great work Nancy, love the way you showed us step by step, and your palette is a good idea

I've never done any real drawings, most of my work has been on computer, I think that that's half my problem sometimes >_< heh, oh well

Averett · 09-11-2004, 12:07 PM

Nancy you're really very talented

viejo gringo · 09-11-2004, 12:21 PM

---and I thought you were JUST beautiful--

you got talent, also..

and, no I don't use a pallete---with a 4 inch brush and a roller it is not needed..L/Y..V

Nancy · 09-11-2004, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Averett

Nancy you're really very talented

thanks!

Nancy · 09-11-2004, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenOuroboros

I've never done any real drawings, most of my work has been on computer, I think that that's half my problem sometimes >_< heh, oh well

It's never too late to pick up the pen

Nancy · 09-22-2004, 02:26 AM

I finally found time to finish the last watercolor piece for my father. It was my plan all along that the gift should include 3 drawings. Here's the last one.. Mr. and Mrs. McPheasant:

Nancy · 09-22-2004, 02:27 AM

Nancy · 09-22-2004, 02:29 AM

and voilá:

Since I don't have a white watercolor I had to draw the white areas with white oil color instead *sigh* Fortunately it turned out great

sinhro · 09-25-2004, 08:57 PM

it's really very beautiful, but i think that it's bad practice to draw with white... you should plan those white spaces and leave them that way... i supose that's the hardest part, never drown anything with watercolors myself

and i like your avatar even better!

ARTelevision · 09-26-2004, 05:07 AM

Love the pheasants...very elegant, Nancy.
The in-process pics in series is a nice way to post.
Thanks!

Nancy · 09-26-2004, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sinhro

it's really very beautiful, but i think that it's bad practice to draw with white... you should plan those white spaces and leave them that way... i supose that's the hardest part, never drown anything with watercolors myself

and i like your avatar even better!

thanks!

I've always left those areas that were suppose to be white undone until now but in the case with the pheasants it would've looked way better with actual white water color. The feathers on the pheasants are so colorful that the "white" areas become very faint when they haven't been colored

blackjack · 10-17-2004, 12:21 AM

Love the pheasants..very beautiful

thriolith · 10-17-2004, 09:00 AM

Ooo, I've always loved watercolours. Lovely pheasants.

gump · 10-17-2004, 09:52 AM

hey nancy those look really good. i really like the pheasant. ever thought about doing a whitetail deer? (hint hint)

KirStang · 10-17-2004, 10:23 AM

Wow, very nice work. I think they have a really "dreamy" look to them..

thed00t · 10-17-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy

You might think that this is another painting but no. this is my "palette". I have no idea whether or not any of you guys use such a thing when you paint with water colors but I definitely can't live without it! I find it hard to see how much color there's on the brush so for safety's sake I always test it on this:

The color grouping is neat though

Nancy · 10-17-2004, 11:17 PM

Thanks you guys!

Nancy · 10-17-2004, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gump

hey nancy those look really good. i really like the pheasant. ever thought about doing a whitetail deer? (hint hint)

whitetail deer?

gump · 10-18-2004, 07:29 AM

thats a pic of a whitetail. their a very impressive animal and excape many of a hunter.

Nancy · 10-18-2004, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gump

thats a pic of a whitetail. their a very impressive animal and excape many of a hunter.

I've already painted his "wife": http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthr...t=water+colors

but at some point I'll definitely try painting the male as well

gump · 10-18-2004, 10:13 AM

hey nancy i looked through your posts but must have missed that one. great job.... when you get to doing the male be sure to post it.

Nancy · 10-18-2004, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gump

hey nancy i looked through your posts but must have missed that one. great job.... when you get to doing the male be sure to post it.

Yes Sir, will do Sir!

`enzo · 10-18-2004, 10:29 AM

i envy you people. i hope i had the time to do watercolors. i need some to do something to soothe me. all this job is making me bonkers.

Nancy · 10-18-2004, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by `enzo

i envy you people. i hope i had the time to do watercolors. i need some to do something to soothe me. all this job is making me bonkers.

I don't have the time to do watercolors either but I make time you know? You really should try and make time as well if you want something to soothe you - water colors are a great stress killer

buddhakahn · 10-20-2004, 10:45 PM

Very nice stuff Nancy!

09-10-2004, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	Foxy! I made this fox today as a part of the other water colour job I did a while back as some of you may recall. The two paintings are for my dad at his upcoming birthday party next week... As the fox looked like as a sketch. I could've drawn all the details in the fur with my pencil but I'd rather practise my skills and produce them with the water colours: And after the basic colouring it looked like this: aaaalmost there..: Voilá! The details in the fur is not quite as good as I'd hoped for but I am getting better at it though: You might think that this is another painting but no. this is my "palette". I have no idea whether or not any of you guys use such a thing when you paint with water colors but I definitely can't live without it! I find it hard to see how much color there's on the brush so for safety's sake I always test it on this: __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. Last edited by Nancy; 09-10-2004 at 10:08 AM..

09-10-2004, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Very nice, Nancy. He looks right crafty. I always got a lot of bleed-over. I wish I had your skills. Keep bringing the good stuff, okay? __________________ Google

09-11-2004, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
GoldenOuroboros The Cheshire Grin... Location: An Aussie Outback	Wow great work Nancy, love the way you showed us step by step, and your palette is a good idea I've never done any real drawings, most of my work has been on computer, I think that that's half my problem sometimes >_< heh, oh well __________________ Can you see me grin grin grrriiiiinnnning?!

09-11-2004, 12:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	Nancy you're really very talented __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

09-22-2004, 02:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	I finally found time to finish the last watercolor piece for my father. It was my plan all along that the gift should include 3 drawings. Here's the last one.. Mr. and Mrs. McPheasant: __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. Last edited by Nancy; 09-22-2004 at 02:33 AM..

09-10-2004, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
stonegrody Brooding. Location: CA-USA	That's very cool, Nancy. How do you plan on presenting these to your dad? Frames? Should make great gifts

09-10-2004, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
stonegrody Brooding. Location: CA-USA	I'm sure he'll be very pleased. I always prefer gifts to be thoughtful or handmade as opposed to generic or store bought.

09-10-2004, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Giant Hamburger Gastrolithuanian Location: low-velocity Earth orbit	Hello Nancy, I'm not sure I have said this before but I admire your watercolor skills. The shades of color from snout to tail are excellent. I also appreciate seeing the process from start to finish. My daughter and I do a lot of watercolors but they never turn out like this. Thanks for the exhibition, -GH

09-10-2004, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
pinkie Helplessly hoping Location: Above the stars	Awesome Nancy! You sure do like foxes.

09-11-2004, 09:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
pinkie Helplessly hoping Location: Above the stars	It's cute.

09-11-2004, 12:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
viejo gringo Registered User Location: Deep South Texas	---and I thought you were JUST beautiful-- you got talent, also.. and, no I don't use a pallete---with a 4 inch brush and a roller it is not needed..L/Y..V

09-22-2004, 02:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	__________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

09-22-2004, 02:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	and voilá: Since I don't have a white watercolor I had to draw the white areas with white oil color instead sigh Fortunately it turned out great __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

09-25-2004, 08:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
sinhro Upright Location: top secret underground lab	it's really very beautiful, but i think that it's bad practice to draw with white... you should plan those white spaces and leave them that way... i supose that's the hardest part, never drown anything with watercolors myself and i like your avatar even better! __________________ it'll end in tears...

09-26-2004, 05:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	Love the pheasants...very elegant, Nancy. The in-process pics in series is a nice way to post. Thanks! __________________ create evolution

10-17-2004, 12:21 AM	#23 (permalink)
blackjack Upright	Love the pheasants..very beautiful

10-17-2004, 09:00 AM	#24 (permalink)
thriolith Insane Location: Toronto	Ooo, I've always loved watercolours. Lovely pheasants. __________________ - Thriolith

10-17-2004, 09:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
gump Addict Location: TN	hey nancy those look really good. i really like the pheasant. ever thought about doing a whitetail deer? (hint hint)

10-17-2004, 10:23 AM	#26 (permalink)
KirStang Future Bureaucrat	Wow, very nice work. I think they have a really "dreamy" look to them..

10-17-2004, 11:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	Thanks you guys! __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

10-18-2004, 07:29 AM	#30 (permalink)
gump Addict Location: TN	thats a pic of a whitetail. their a very impressive animal and excape many of a hunter.

10-18-2004, 10:13 AM	#32 (permalink)
gump Addict Location: TN	hey nancy i looked through your posts but must have missed that one. great job.... when you get to doing the male be sure to post it.

10-18-2004, 10:29 AM	#34 (permalink)
`enzo Upright Location: manila	i envy you people. i hope i had the time to do watercolors. i need some to do something to soothe me. all this job is making me bonkers. __________________ ëńżǿ ◄◄ ■ ► ☻ ►►

10-20-2004, 10:45 PM	#36 (permalink)
buddhakahn Upright	Very nice stuff Nancy!