Sketching Retreat announced some lovely tutorials.I signed up and there are many from so many talented artists..A lot graphic arts.. perspectives etc..Out of my league.But I have purchased a few of Shari's tutorials and when I discovered she was also amidst the talented teachers..I was so happy.
She posted this one and I followed her attentively..This is the outcome.
I see all the errors of my ways but all in all I am pleased.J really likes it too:)
Even if you get a few tips with these well worth it.
Our weather has been stellar:)
In the spirit of Halloween...
It's all quite gruesome in some places...
I stayed local and skipped Mc Mansions..I follow an Instagrammer..the brownstones in NYC..it must cost a zillion to decorate like that.
The Wizard of Oz.. The wicked witch..I was so frightened by her:)
I still don't like them..especially real life ones:)
Take care.
Arlene's birthday is on Halloween:) Have a great one..
Your artwork is always wonderful to enjoy your happiness. Love your fall photos but the rest are to scary for me! I'll just meet you in the candy aisle 😉
ReplyDeleteA NY woman on IG posts such out of this world Halloween decor in Manhattan etc..Better than stores.Amazing ..That’s what we both enjoy about IG what we admire and what we can learn from each other and everyone.Thank you.
DeleteCool artwork, the colors are very nice and cheerful. It looks a lot like some of Koko's paintings, which few people have been able to replicate.
ReplyDeleteI don't see a similarity but thank you.
DeleteHappy Halloween Monique! Can you believe October is nearly over? Gosh! I think the Fish Shop watercolor is amazing. For folks like myself, who are artistically challenged, it is amazing what can be created with a brush and some paints. I would think all that lettering must be difficult. Love all your pics. It is so much fun to see the gorgeous fall colors and Halloween decorations. It has been a stellar fall. Unfortunately, we are supposed to have rain all day, so our two little spooks will have to brave the storm to trick-or-treat us. I have a feeling they won't care one bit.
ReplyDeleteI think your feeling is spot on!My family starting with my husband bringing the girls while I gave treats to my girls bringing their boys..rain sleet snow,,they trick or treated:)Her tutorial Pam was so fun..and I admire her art sooo much.She is a well known truly accomplished artist that hosts many art classes in the US..and Europe..I think the older I get the faster the days slip one into the other.Hope all is well:)
DeleteFun watercolor PB
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it so much!
DeleteOh my! What colorful glory! I was so worried that because I saw no real color in England, that when I returned, ours would be gone. It's nothing like yours, but at least I made it back while leaves were on the trees and there was some bright color. But this -- wow! That gold! And I love your tutorial piece. I'll have to look that one up. Your painting has such a wonderful feel to it -- I can see why you and J liked it too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! It is a gorgeous day here! Gorgeous.Not sure the tutorial is still available unless you bought the classes kind of..I did not I only did this one and prcaticed windows :)
DeleteThat painting is spectacular M. But I love all your art work. Including the card you made for my BD. And thanks for the shoutout. I am NOT looking forward to the time change. I hate the early evening darkness.
ReplyDeleteI think I like it:) No guilt in PJs early:). Birthdays are meaningful:)
DeleteHappy Birthday, Arlene!
DeleteYour fall colors are breathtaking. Love the different colored leaves 🍁. We actually have rain today. Kudos to you on your lovely artwork. The Halloween decor is over the top. So fun to see.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda you must go see the IG account.. skaufman4050. Talk about Halloween decor! Manhattan ..etc...
DeleteI get so distracted sometimes. Started this comment yesterday - LOL. Then went down a rabbit hole with your link to the halloween decor. We were so beautiful just a few days ago and then the high winds came and we're almost bare! Golf weather a few days ago and this morning 36F. Your walks have been spectacular! I love your painting too. You used to do more archetectural paint/sketches and I always thought you were good at it. ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI love following tutorials:) Far better than out of my head:)Got cooler today and windy again.. 60 compared to high eighties.. meeting my young friend for coffee..Ill be blown away lol..
DeleteI feel the same way. I can't do anything without a photo or guide. Hope you had a great time!
DeleteI did..this 42 yr old girl has everything to make a coffee even more enjoyable:)Thank you.
DeleteBeautiful photos, I love your halloween images. Your fish shop painting is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy it turned out:) At one point in a tutorial you think:This will never work..and somehow it does in a certain way.Never perfect but compared to what you were expecting..OK:)Thank you!
DeleteThose autumn images! I can't even imagine such color and beauty. One day I hope to experience it. Happy November! Your art is always amazing!
ReplyDeleteSome trees are still in full regalia but many others.. c'est fini:(. Thank you Sarah!
DeleteWe are often our own worst critics Monique! I love your painting, but I love all of your paintings! They are amazing! Always. You live in a very pretty area. We are such lucky people! I was terrified of the wicked witch and her flying monkeys. Especially the monkeys. It was years before I could watch that film all the way through! We had quite a few trick or treaters here. They come in from all over because we have little to no traffic on our street. I don't mind. I love to see the costumes! It is over by 7 pm, which is another good thing! I am ready to call it quits by then! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI used to love handing out candy..when our boys started going to more populated areas I think everyone knew big lots are not the place to be..So I stopped.I'm a witch our lights are off..We used to leave Nov 1 for Fl..Lights were out early the 31rst for that reason also..Many lights out on our street......But i used to love it..Some areas have sooo many littles..I have seen Tiktok posts where no one came:( I saw a touching one..a woman's son was in the hospital she left a note ..kids left their candies:). That's so nice!!!
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