tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post7674462506275072133..comments2024-03-26T17:12:55.157-04:00Comments on My Art Journal: What I've Learned in Jane's ClassDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-59911443312544976962011-04-23T14:55:08.182-04:002011-04-23T14:55:08.182-04:00great sketches..love the look in their eyes..as fo...great sketches..love the look in their eyes..as for the nano I have that problem too it takes me ages to download anything..that is why I have still got a record player for all my battered LP records!Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798465942659503011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-85003403015389401372011-04-21T12:50:27.599-04:002011-04-21T12:50:27.599-04:00You are way ahead of me in Jane's class. It&#...You are way ahead of me in Jane's class. It's so hard to find time! I really like your sketches! I'm like you, I prefer whimsy, but it's great to learn different techniques and apply them to our style. And, I do love Jane's work! I'm so glad she's teaching this class!Deb Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620504184139527931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-36863325518626934832011-04-21T10:30:48.925-04:002011-04-21T10:30:48.925-04:00Hi Diana, I don't know if you will even see t...Hi Diana, I don't know if you will even see this comment, as it might get lost among the huge number of them you got on this post! I am curious as to whether you were drawing from a model or photograph, or drawing a theoretical ideal face? The drawings look beautiful. THanks.Jane Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-77513308385743140932011-04-20T13:47:58.345-04:002011-04-20T13:47:58.345-04:00Beautiful portraits....both of them. Like you I li...Beautiful portraits....both of them. Like you I like the fantasy ,whimsical look. I love drawing faces and I have learn a few things from every classes I have taken online.I am trying to do my own thing and not copy exactly what they are teaching.Not so easy to do = ).<br />I know one thing for sure. I love drawing and painting and wish I had more time to devote to it and I am also grateful for all the online teachers nice enough to share their knowledges with us.Art Expressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949702206594747854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-58271524389072670672011-04-20T02:47:04.664-04:002011-04-20T02:47:04.664-04:00Your faces are wonderful, but I especially like th...Your faces are wonderful, but I especially like the second one! You could tell you were loser...so lovely! And I'm like you... I need to move on into this century and get rid of my walkman, LOL!!! Hopefully soon!<br /><br />xoEE Makes Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173318966278001811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-17008672838598518012011-04-20T01:59:41.856-04:002011-04-20T01:59:41.856-04:00I'm doing the charcoal portrait, too. While I...I'm doing the charcoal portrait, too. While I am more realistic with my art, my portrait looks like something I did in 6th grade. I did buy a mirror this week and hope this will help a little. I don't know if I'll post it...arrggh.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035365956989335858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-43900388068670675132011-04-19T19:52:15.709-04:002011-04-19T19:52:15.709-04:00I like both of these, but I really wish I had the ...I like both of these, but I really wish I had the gal's neck in the second image. I have NO neck, so hers would be perfect for me. And of course, I can understand why you prefer to do things the way you prefer, with the whimsy. It really IS you. I can't draw, but I sure admire what you make. And don't even suggest that it's all in my mind, because it's more that hand/eye coordination thing. That's why I'll admire what you make and appreciate anything and everything you do.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-23585495018706750302011-04-19T13:23:45.360-04:002011-04-19T13:23:45.360-04:00These prtraits are WONDERFUL, Diane, LOVE them bot...These prtraits are WONDERFUL, Diane, LOVE them both! The first is delicate like a lovely china porcelain, the second, dreamy but strong and vibrant! Beautiful!<br />Lots of love, Sanda xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211256387923378057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-12922955362318932682011-04-19T12:03:09.401-04:002011-04-19T12:03:09.401-04:00Two stunning pieces of art ;-) I want to be able ...Two stunning pieces of art ;-) I want to be able to drew faces well and need to make time to practise.<br />Anne xxLiverpool Lou (Anne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031623590883933453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-55405171654007612452011-04-19T11:58:31.943-04:002011-04-19T11:58:31.943-04:00Both are beautiful Diane! I never liked charcoal m...Both are beautiful Diane! I never liked charcoal myself, but you've done a great job with it!! love your style :)<br />xoxojoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526850373586288456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-89974097473158250792011-04-18T11:59:49.596-04:002011-04-18T11:59:49.596-04:00Oh wow, Diane, I love these!!! Amazing!!!
XO
Cind...Oh wow, Diane, I love these!!! Amazing!!!<br />XO<br />CindyCindy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094347625510484862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-36795083728941412742011-04-18T02:47:35.630-04:002011-04-18T02:47:35.630-04:00You need to try it to find out if you like it or n...You need to try it to find out if you like it or not. :) I'm with you on the real life sketches. I know I can do it beacuse I've tried it but it's just too damn irritating and not worth my nerves. :) I like the whimsy. It's relaxing and enjoyable. Keep true to yourself. And the ones you spend the least time working on it are usualy the best ones. :)Šolanje na domu-Waldorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346455442739368553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-77198601197339104782011-04-17T15:56:20.482-04:002011-04-17T15:56:20.482-04:00Both of your sketches are beautiful Diane! I real...Both of your sketches are beautiful Diane! I really like the heart on the 2nd one. I hope your hip feels better! xoxoDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571772783087552719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-24768533383176693042011-04-17T14:15:23.782-04:002011-04-17T14:15:23.782-04:00These are both beautiful pieces. I love them both....These are both beautiful pieces. I love them both. I am with you. I know I can do real but to me it bores me. I would rather do something fun and whimsical. My parents where both artist. Talk about pressure. My father for the longest time did not GET my art. He now has learned to appreciate my quirkiness. My mother always encouraged me to do what make my heart sign. (And it was not realisium(???) Love your style girley. Keep doing what makes your heart sing!!Heather Fousthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137718419513676603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-66186702392155014502011-04-17T10:19:08.593-04:002011-04-17T10:19:08.593-04:00Very pretty Diane, I love the strong neck and the ...Very pretty Diane, I love the strong neck and the look on her face :o)Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158335730018320714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-11266981124136502032011-04-17T08:39:46.924-04:002011-04-17T08:39:46.924-04:00I am so interested in what you had to say, you sai...I am so interested in what you had to say, you said what I feel so well and have said it that way outloud. I need to talk to myself more and express things in a concrete way like you just did.<br />I want that look that is somplace near to real,but not quite, mystical face, mystical places. All my life I have like things like that detail and not so detailed in the same work.<br /><br />Enjoyed this post of course and your work, yes your second face has a different look, so much fun for us to see when we work hard to have different looks.Emelienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-51017485596019128382011-04-17T03:44:44.472-04:002011-04-17T03:44:44.472-04:00I can totally see you in both, but the second look...I can totally see you in both, but the second looked like it did come so much easier...flowed right out...<br /><br />Now that I'm taking online courses for the first time, I can see why you like to take them....it strengthens bonds in our wonderful Art community, it is having a much needed laugh at ourselves...and is just an overall great excuse to play in a way you might not have tried before!<br /><br /><br />If you ever offered classes, Diane...I'd be first in line to sprinkle some of your magic on my life for a while :)<br /><br />Can't wait to see more :DCameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14435728791853628468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-82000442390152178382011-04-16T21:39:42.277-04:002011-04-16T21:39:42.277-04:00hello Diane,
thank you for sharing about your cla...hello Diane, <br />thank you for sharing about your class, if I was not taking 21 secrets I would be taking it. Seems perfect for where I am at right now. But one class at at a time for me. Still I love hearing about your experience. I love both of these ladies... I have been drawing with an ink brush. Same thing, no erasing. I kind of like it... i have to let it be and i have to see before I mark. <br />Have fun walking.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-91479615243742025642011-04-16T20:48:14.958-04:002011-04-16T20:48:14.958-04:00Diane, pu-leeze do not try to bend yourself into a...Diane, pu-leeze do not try to bend yourself into a new style that doesn't feel authentic. Your own style is SO lovely and you are so talented to have that coming from inside you. It is lovely and fun to try on new things and learn new techniques but be true to yourself and do what you love!klulesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428106744407145272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-58352403522647119572011-04-16T19:12:22.722-04:002011-04-16T19:12:22.722-04:00Great pieces - I agree with you about charcoal - u...Great pieces - I agree with you about charcoal - use a no 2 pencil for my sketching, very lightly, and then move on with my pens and colored pencils. charcoal is tough unless you intend the finished piece to be in charcoal.<br /><br />I love you style and congrats on your Nano! <br /><br />SmilesJulia Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962789783040804769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-54538351863304593432011-04-16T18:07:52.597-04:002011-04-16T18:07:52.597-04:00the portraits are beautiful, diane! i agree...def...the portraits are beautiful, diane! i agree...definitely let your own style shine through. although i haven't sketched using charcoal for ages, i do like working with it. i do find it very messy tho.<br /><br />poor you! i sure hope your hip feels better very soon. have you had an Xray or scan? <br /><br />btw, enjoy your music! while all my kids have an iPod in one form or another, i have no interest in getting one. my trusty mp3 player does everything i need it to do.<br /><br />have a lovely weekend,<br />serena xoSerena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-79981223557422792982011-04-16T15:24:58.574-04:002011-04-16T15:24:58.574-04:00I truly love both of those faces!! There is alway...I truly love both of those faces!! There is always something to be learned from others, even if their style isn't exactly ours. I've learned that lesson over and over and over!<br />~KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984298474801356345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-58856027313285593962011-04-16T13:37:24.049-04:002011-04-16T13:37:24.049-04:00Diane I know what you mean about liking whimsical ...Diane I know what you mean about liking whimsical faces..Me too..Yours have a very unique style that make them so you...and I love this latest one with the heart necklace and long neck...beautiful.Jojihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328111469081827354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-13299541904888636642011-04-16T12:24:48.987-04:002011-04-16T12:24:48.987-04:00I love both sketches. I am like you with art, I li...I love both sketches. I am like you with art, I like the more whimsical also. <br /><br />You got a Nano? Wow are you brave! I am really entering the electronic gadget age kicking and screaming. My boys just laugh at me! And if I get one (tell me how it works out for you) I know I will have to have them teach me how to use it. I still need them when the remote control messes up.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717894057589454128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-87186246368954139142011-04-16T10:55:16.922-04:002011-04-16T10:55:16.922-04:00Loved the sketches you did. Fabulous. I'd ha...Loved the sketches you did. Fabulous. I'd have to agree with you about the charcoal. It's best used for grilling season! Cheers - KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330372341341676777noreply@blogger.com