Post YOUR artwork here, cmon !!

[nigelandjan]

Yes I love those tree lined banks , one of my best mates lives in Tow Law so we’re often up that way ^

[nigelandjan]

3 primaries , 2 brushes , 1 knife

One hour ,, image worked up of an image of mine of Constable country Dedham .

[katie23]

^very nice, Nigel. Congrats on finishing another painting.

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I had the urge to do something artistic/ craftsy and I was choosing among crochet, cross stitch or oainting. I disregarded cross stitch since my eyes aren't as good as before and threading a needle is now tough - I must use the big needle now! Also, cross stitch patterns that I saw online are quite complicated. Might take me ages to finish it (or I might abandon it altogether).

For crochet, I've no desire to make a doily, tablecloth, blanket or blouse. (I've made 2 crocheted blouses many moons ago.)

So I chose to paint. I used to sketch & paint (watercolor) as a kid. Now, I can't be arsed but I still wanted to paint. So I chose the "easy way out" and bought a Paint with Numbers kit from Lazada.

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Here's my cross stitch project from 1999. There's another one in my room at my parents' house, also of dogs (my former pets). This dog cross stitch was from a pattern on the 'net.

[malmomike77]

3 primaries , 2 brushes , 1 knife

a fork, a bottle and a cork

[katie23]

Received the Paint with Numbers kit from Lazada today.




^it's a small kit, 20 x 20 cm. I wanted to start with something small & simple.


The canvass/ cloth is a bit coloured to coordinate with the numbers/ different colors. It also came wiyh a wooden frame. In the larger ones (30 x 40 cm or 40x50 cm, frame isn't included)

[katie23]

After 1.5 hrs of painting:


Lunch break, then another 1.5 hrs of painting:


Another short break, then continued. Partially finished after 5 hrs of painting today:


^I'll give it another coat of paint tomorrow. The kit came with acrylic paint - it was my 1st time to use such type of paint.

I've also found that my hands aren't as steady as before. (alas!) I have much respect for surgeons who are able to perform intricate operations and painters/ artists who have a steady hand.

I'm satisfied with my efforts and I think I'm ready to paint a bigger one. Will order another one from Lazada - it's already in my cart! Lol. I'll have more artwork to put on my walls.

[nigelandjan]

Very good Katie , any art at any level is a wonderful way to pass your time and get away from the worries of the world ,, well don

[nigelandjan]

I very rarely have a go at still life and for good reason ,, I love landscapes

However this silver plated coffee pot was salvaged from a boot sale and sat nicely on the windowsill with a couple of pieces of fruit in front of the backlit venison blind so I thought I’d have a go ,.

Oil on mdf

[Neverna]

From a distance, that looks like it could be a photograph, Nigel. Well done!

[nigelandjan]

Thanks ,, ^ Yes it’s not something I usually do as I said so I was pleasantly surprised to see my fumblings fall relatively into place


Anyway managed to pick up an absolute bargain today on marketplace ,, a secondhand leather topped desk full of drawers for me to paint on and better organise my paints and brushes in , just £20 it was ,, had to pop over to Harwich to get it and put a couple of handles back on it but I love it

[nigelandjan]

A 30 min warm up in oil on cardboard of our dearly beloved river stour at Dedham

[katie23]

^very nice, nigel. Looks very peaceful. Great looking cabinet too.

I've finished the small sunflowers painting and am now working on a larger painting. Still "paint by numbers" and the theme is cats. Will post it here when it's done.

[DrWilly]

Awesome find, Nige!

[cyrille]

Umm...are you sure, katie?



It might be a bit like pb barging in on spamdreth's 'athletes' thread with a pic of her pole vaulting with her knockers out.

imo

[nigelandjan]

Managed to paint out in the sun at West Mersea boatyard last Saturday oil on mdf

[katie23]

^very nice, Nigel. Superb as usual.

I've finished my "cats" paint by numbers. Took around 3.5 weeks. It's now hanging in my bedroom wall - makes me happy coz it reminds me of my former cats. (And isn't that what art is - to give happiness or satisfaction)

Painting at 70% done


Painting finished...


I'm currently working on another one.

[nigelandjan]

Well done ^ hope your getting some nice stress free time in painting away .

Its rained here solid for a week now but last Saturday I managed to catch an early morning sunrise on our beach

Oil on canvas

[nigelandjan]

Another go at still life

This ones called pewter + plums

Oil on mdf

[nigelandjan]

Towards Walton + Frinton yacht club in the evening light

Oil on mdf

Thanks Wills for asking ,, obviously I don’t want to go into details on here , but the honest answer is I’m not in a good situation health wise , but fingers crossed by the end of the year hopefully will be in a better place .

[Looper]

That turned out very well Katie. Top effort!



Although I can't help but feel that the 70% version is in some curious way slightly more eye-catching and intriguing



I think you should post up the next effort in %-age stages with a poll thread to decide when to stop




Bodacious brushwork as always Nige.

but the honest answer is I’m not in a good situation health wise

Good health to you Sir.

[katie23]

^^thanks for the pics, Nigel. Out of the 3 recent ones that you've posted, my fave is the last one (green meadows). I hope your health improves with time.

Yes, I'm enjoying the paint by numbers. It's a great stress reliever. I listen to music or podcasts/ YT while painting.

Edit:
@looper - thnx for the compliment! I'll see if I can take pics of my next project when it's 50 or 70% done.

[MarilynMonroe]

I don't come on this thread much, but I do enjoy art.

Katie, I really like your sunflower painting and your kitties painting. Well done! I could see how it could be a great hobby and stress reliever.

Nigel - Lovely paintings.. Wow! I really like the sunrise oil painting and all the landscape ones. I take pictures, but can't paint well at all. I'm envious of people that can. I am more musical which I guess is also creative in a different way. We have tons of art around our apartment though. Do you sell your pictures? You really should!

[DrWilly]

Read the thread and you just might find out.

[nigelandjan]

Thanks all for the above comments and well wishing ,, and yes anything I paint is up for grabs , sometimes people message me an offer which helps with the costs of the hobby and is gratefully received

[nigelandjan]

The water continues to fall in the Dedham Vale and the swans are confused on the meadows

Oil on mdf