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Nancy · 07-06-2004, 02:22 AM

I just finished a water color drawing for my dad's birthday next week. He's always been a keen hunter in his spare time hence the subject.

I thought this time I'd show you guys how I make my water colour pictures step by step so here goes:

First step: the sketch

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 02:22 AM

second step: coloring all the light spots

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 02:23 AM

third step: adding dark colors and shadows..

and Voilá!:

I hope he'll like it...

eyeronic · 07-06-2004, 03:34 AM

I think it's beautiful, but I'm concerned that he might blow it away... (Wait, that's not a buck. He'll hold his fire.

)

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 03:42 AM

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Originally posted by eyeronic
I think it's beautiful, but I'm concerned that he might blow it away... (Wait, that's not a buck. He'll hold his fire. )

I don't think he's planning on shooting anything at his birthday

SinisterMotives · 07-06-2004, 05:07 AM

That's pretty, Nancy. You make it look so easy too.

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 05:09 AM

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Originally posted by SinisterMotives
That's pretty, Nancy. You make it look so easy too.

believe me it's not. If only you knew how many times I cursed during the colouring part!

it turned out pretty well - I'm.. 90% satisfied with this piece of work

SinisterMotives · 07-06-2004, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by Nancy
believe me it's not. If only you knew how many times I cursed during the colouring part!

it turned out pretty well - I'm.. 90% satisfied with this piece of work

I know it's harder than it looks. I can't paint worth a squat, so I stick with colored pencils.

ShaniFaye · 07-06-2004, 06:18 AM

I couldnt draw a straight line if someone held a gun to my head, so I appreciate anyone that can...Nancy thats very pretty!!!!

Lewis · 07-06-2004, 06:33 AM

Nancy, lovely sensitive stuff. Great drawing, beautiful animals. Why in heaven's name does your dad want to go out and destroy such beauty? Just curious.

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 06:42 AM

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Originally posted by ShaniFaye
I couldnt draw a straight line if someone held a gun to my head

Spanxxx · 07-06-2004, 06:43 AM

Once again Nancy, lovely stuff. Just amazing how well you can use watercolors.

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 06:45 AM

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Originally posted by Lewis
Nancy, lovely sensitive stuff. Great drawing, beautiful animals. Why in heaven's name does your dad want to go out and destroy such beauty? Just curious.

you should ask my father that question. I suppose it's his instinct and the thrill/excitement of the hunt itself.

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 06:47 AM

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Originally posted by Spanxxx
Once again Nancy, lovely stuff. Just amazing how well you can use watercolors.

thank you spanxxx!

I've forgotten a lot because I haven't used water colors in years but I'm slowly getting better at it

RenaissanceII · 07-06-2004, 08:08 AM

I have always appreciated art from the heart and soul, and the hard work that goes into the artwork.

I am amazed Nancy

clavus · 07-06-2004, 10:52 AM

You forgot to paint the cross-hairs...or does your dad use iron sites?

Nice work. I've never been able to manage watercolors myself.

marsfyre · 07-06-2004, 11:05 AM

wow! this one is really amazing nancy ^__^ sooner or later you're bound to inspire me to take up water colors

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by marsfyre
wow! this one is really amazing nancy ^__^ sooner or later you're bound to inspire me to take up water colors

that would be awesome! I could take up pixel art and then we could both make something and compare! My first attempt would be a disaster no doubt

matteo101 · 07-06-2004, 12:22 PM

Beautiful Nancy, my grandma is an excelent water color artist, so I have gained a liking in this type of painting..You are very very good.

Nancy · 07-06-2004, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by matteo101
Beautiful Nancy, my grandma is an excelent water color artist, so I have gained a liking in this type of painting..You are very very good.

thank you so much matteo!

marsfyre · 07-07-2004, 04:17 AM

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Originally posted by Nancy
that would be awesome! I could take up pixel art and then we could both make something and compare! My first attempt would be a disaster no doubt

I'm done with pixel art for now though! lol I decided it was a waste of time and I'm back to creating larger works(although now I'm working in a series) that would be cool though ^__^;;

k1ng · 07-09-2004, 04:47 PM

Those paintings are excellent, Nancy

I haven't played with water colors since I was a little kid. My paintings looked nothing like that, thought

ariekitten · 07-09-2004, 11:37 PM

truly beautiful...you have talent

thx for sharing

pinkie · 07-10-2004, 08:07 PM

I love them, how tender... Nice.

Fly · 07-21-2004, 03:23 AM

funny,beautiful and one hell of an artist.

what else do you have up your sleeve?

i too have failed in the water colour dept.......little patience i guess.

thanx for sharing Nancy

Nancy · 07-21-2004, 04:51 AM

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Originally posted by flyman
funny,beautiful and one hell of an artist.

what else do you have up your sleeve?

I'm one hell of a tap dancer?!?

j/k

thanks for the compliments flyman!

Konichiwaneko · 07-27-2004, 09:14 AM

That's pretty.

Any reason for the lack of contour lines and definition around the babies head?

Nancy · 07-27-2004, 10:07 PM

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Originally posted by Konichiwaneko
That's pretty.

Any reason for the lack of contour lines and definition around the babies head?

I'm impressed that you noticed that. I realised that I had forgotten to define those lines some time ago so I've already fixed it

07-06-2004, 02:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	Water colors I just finished a water color drawing for my dad's birthday next week. He's always been a keen hunter in his spare time hence the subject. I thought this time I'd show you guys how I make my water colour pictures step by step so here goes: First step: the sketch __________________ 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; 07-06-2004 at 03:06 AM..

07-06-2004, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	second step: coloring all the light spots __________________ 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; 07-06-2004 at 02:58 AM..

07-06-2004, 02:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	third step: adding dark colors and shadows.. and Voilá!: I hope he'll like it... __________________ 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; 07-06-2004 at 03:05 AM..

07-06-2004, 03:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
eyeronic I run E. Location: New York	I think it's beautiful, but I'm concerned that he might blow it away... (Wait, that's not a buck. He'll hold his fire. ) __________________ I hold with those that favor fire.

07-06-2004, 06:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	I couldnt draw a straight line if someone held a gun to my head, so I appreciate anyone that can...Nancy thats very pretty!!!! __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

07-06-2004, 05:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
SinisterMotives Junkie	That's pretty, Nancy. You make it look so easy too.

07-06-2004, 06:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lewis Artist and author Location: Ireland	Nancy, lovely sensitive stuff. Great drawing, beautiful animals. Why in heaven's name does your dad want to go out and destroy such beauty? Just curious.

07-06-2004, 06:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Spanxxx Psycho Location: Under my roof	Once again Nancy, lovely stuff. Just amazing how well you can use watercolors. __________________ I think that's what they mean by "nickels a day can feed a child." I thought, "How could food be so cheap over there?" It's not, they just eat nickels. - (supposedly) Peter Nguyen, internet hero

07-06-2004, 08:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
RenaissanceII Psycho Location: Grand Rapids	I have always appreciated art from the heart and soul, and the hard work that goes into the artwork. I am amazed Nancy __________________ *And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.* Anais Nin I Wish *You* Well.

07-06-2004, 10:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	You forgot to paint the cross-hairs...or does your dad use iron sites? Nice work. I've never been able to manage watercolors myself. __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

07-06-2004, 11:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
marsfyre Psycho Location: somewhere	wow! this one is really amazing nancy ^__^ sooner or later you're bound to inspire me to take up water colors

07-06-2004, 12:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
matteo101 In transition Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!	Beautiful Nancy, my grandma is an excelent water color artist, so I have gained a liking in this type of painting..You are very very good.

07-09-2004, 04:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
k1ng Nothing Location: Atlanta, GA	Those paintings are excellent, Nancy I haven't played with water colors since I was a little kid. My paintings looked nothing like that, thought __________________ "Delight in excellence is easily confused with snobbery by the ignorant." -Joseph Epstein

07-09-2004, 11:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
ariekitten bAck iN aCtiOn! Location: in my imagination	truly beautiful...you have talent thx for sharing __________________ I am known as Valentinez Alkalinella Xifax Sicidabohertz Gombigobilla Blue Stradivari Talentrent Pierre Andri Charton-Haymoss Ivanovici Baldeus George Doitzel Kaiser III. Don't hesitate to call. ~Vash, Trigun >'.'< kitty kitty, meow ^..^~

07-10-2004, 08:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
pinkie Helplessly hoping Location: Above the stars	I love them, how tender... Nice.

07-21-2004, 03:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	funny,beautiful and one hell of an artist. what else do you have up your sleeve? i too have failed in the water colour dept.......little patience i guess. thanx for sharing Nancy __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

07-27-2004, 09:14 AM	#27 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	That's pretty. Any reason for the lack of contour lines and definition around the babies head? __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.