tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post5902537735627746197..comments2023-10-06T07:01:38.155-04:00Comments on Babette Feasts: New Old Things: Watercolors and "The Artichoke Series"Babettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17430440373620519598noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-36777926822970076702012-05-06T07:43:54.260-04:002012-05-06T07:43:54.260-04:00Jane, yes, they are a veggie and yes, they are a g...Jane, yes, they are a veggie and yes, they are a great thing to paint because there are all these colors in them...<br /><br />I've moved on, but I'm not done with the artichokes yet!!Babettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430440373620519598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-29015071600944988702012-05-05T22:11:39.741-04:002012-05-05T22:11:39.741-04:00Oh this is awesome, and artichokes are a really ar...Oh this is awesome, and artichokes are a really artistic veggie (they are a veggie, aren't they?). <br /><br />I used to paint - oil paintings - but got away from it with work, kids, yada yada. It's always been my goal to get back to it at some point. I also have a floor loom collecting dust in the basement.Jane Boursawhttp://www.reellifewithjane.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-82621974319395849162012-05-05T08:33:15.622-04:002012-05-05T08:33:15.622-04:00Watercolor pencils looks just like colored pencils...Watercolor pencils looks just like colored pencils, but after you draw, you "activate" the colors with a wet brush and they turn into watercolors on the paper--regular colored pencils do NOT do this...It's so cool and you get a really interesting result...I found a set of 12 colors for about $9...The trick is mixing the colors when they are dry (coloring over colors) to get the color you think you want when the pencils get wet.Babettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430440373620519598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-92135207846807848122012-05-05T08:10:10.005-04:002012-05-05T08:10:10.005-04:00So what is a watercolor pencil and how is it diffe...So what is a watercolor pencil and how is it different from a regular colored pencil?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-70104203602277979242012-05-04T18:08:53.920-04:002012-05-04T18:08:53.920-04:00Absolutely adore your first one. As for me, what t...Absolutely adore your first one. As for me, what takes me out of my comfort zone, or outside of myself? Well, you know I ride a mountain bike. I generally ride it on the canal bank, easy-peasy. So I think when I actually get to ride the mountain bike on a single track trail, that takes me out of my comfort zone. I have to maneuver terrain I'm not used to. I have to be more alert. I have to rest a lot because it's physically challenging. But I love it. I love making the attempt. I don't mind having to stop and push the bike along sometimes. I don't mind that it scares me. But I know my limits. I'm a beginner to intermediate rider, and I'm okay with that. I don't need to compete. I don't need to push the bar too high. But I do want to test myself when I can. It's good for the self-confidence. Maybe painting's like that for you. I'd like to try painting some time, would love to explore that side of my creativity. I love that you are.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-34112228117007943792012-05-04T14:56:31.782-04:002012-05-04T14:56:31.782-04:00I love these. Watercolor is so challenging - and ...I love these. Watercolor is so challenging - and rewarding!donabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786088413078678458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-15551097574511338932012-05-04T13:03:46.835-04:002012-05-04T13:03:46.835-04:00I had never thought of painting artichokes. WELL D...I had never thought of painting artichokes. WELL DONE!! <br /><br />I smiled at the artichokes in space. Love the creativity!<br /><br />Painting is definitely NOT my forte- so I'm always impressed with those who can paint!Anjulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540340538869180615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-9624676446069432862012-05-04T09:38:38.178-04:002012-05-04T09:38:38.178-04:00They're lovely, Barb. The contrasts in the thi...They're lovely, Barb. The contrasts in the third one are particularly interesting.<br /><br />I have always had so many creative interests it has been hard to learn to concentrate on anything long enough to develop any expertise. Writing has always been a constant, though. Several years ago I learned to weave. These days it is my favourite way to relax, escape from the intense mental activity involved in writing, and use my hands to make something beautiful. I'm quite proud of this stole I made recently: http://pinterest.com/pin/99501472987443486/ Of course, there is also gardening.Van Wafflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404182139779527305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733108019736423687.post-85543506976368265832012-05-04T08:52:10.609-04:002012-05-04T08:52:10.609-04:00the first one is my favorite. and I love the title...the first one is my favorite. and I love the title "artichokes in space", it made me smile. :)<br /><br />the answer to your question would be going to a live concert. I should do that more often. :)Mašahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994271618086893299noreply@blogger.com