I Got A Few Compliments On My Artwork
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
United States
October 12, 2017 10:25am CST
I didn’t know whether I should post some of my artwork or not, but I did get a few compliments, so I’m going to share some more from time to time. I'll try not to bore you with it.
It takes quite a long time to complete one coloring page, but I usually color while I’m watching the news on TV. I can listen to the news and glance up if I need to see something that’s being broadcast and then there are so many commercials, I have even more time to work on my page. And then, sometimes, I just sit in my chair and color.
The difficult part is choosing the right colors and then having a steady hand, which I still do have even at my age, I’m happy to say.
So far, I have quite a collection that I have completed. I really like a few of them that I have done and the others are O.K. I will try to post some of the more colorful ones.
I’m wondering if anyone else on mylot enjoys coloring. For me, it’s very relaxing. My daughter tried it however, and she doesn’t care for it at all. I use fine tip gel pens now and I think she might have given up too soon. I had to search for the right pens.
When I first began this new hobby, I used crayons and then colored pencils. I didn’t like the results.
Then, I tried the regular gel pens and I couldn’t stay in the lines when the pattern was more intricate. I tried several different styles of gel pens before I finally found the fine tip ones. I have quite a collection of pens now.
I use them all. I use the regular pens for the larger areas of the pattern and the fine tip for the smaller patterns.
I wish there were more color choices in gel pens and I wish that I could find coloring books that have different patterns. I’m always looking for better patterns.
Oh well, most of you are probably not interested in this at all. I just hope you enjoy seeing the finished art when I post it.
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19 responses
@dodo19 (47059)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
13 Oct 17
@IreneVincent it’s always nice when our work is appreciated. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@dodo19 Thank you so much. I'm glad to share it. I've been enjoying this new hobby.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
It makes me happy to know that my artwork is enjoyed by others on mylot. I am hoping to post more later and in the meantime I'm always looking for new colors to work with, instead of just the basic colors.
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@chloeamber (718)
• Philippines
12 Oct 17
nice art work you have a great talent .. :)
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
I really appreciate your compliment. It makes me happy that I can post some of my artwork for others to enjoy.
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@chloeamber (718)
• Philippines
13 Oct 17
@IreneVincent well they really look great .. :)
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@chloeamber Thank you so much. I'm glad that you enjoy it. I will post more later. I have quite a few that I'm very proud of.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
12 Oct 17
It's beautiful! I've been thinking to get a coloring book for myself, I should buy one online one of these days.
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@jstory07 (134456)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 Oct 17
@IreneVincentI need to get some gel pens they do look nicer.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@jstory07 The gel pens I recommend are the fine tip gel pens. They are easier to use for the smaller details on the coloring pages. The felt tip pens are too wide to use on the smaller patterns, I have found. I use those on the bigger areas of the design, but the fine tip gel pens are necessary for the smaller spaces.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
If you decide to start coloring, I recommend that you use fine tip gel pens. I tried crayons and colored pencils and regular gel pens but was not happy with the results. But now, I know what to use and I like the results so much better. Thanks for complimenting on my coloring pages.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Thank you so much. It makes me feel so happy that my artwork is being enjoyed by others.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@fly802 I've decided that I would post one of my "masterpieces" every Friday, if possible. So look for them on Fridays. Thanks for the compliment.
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@fly802 (1383)
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13 Oct 17
@IreneVincent My hand of art is not well but I get amused to see others.It makes me jolly.And your artwork of the pic has some specialty.Waiting for the next.
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@averagejane (448)
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12 Oct 17
it's beautiful .. it's hard to choose right combination of colors that would compliment each other. well done!
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
I wasn't sure that anyone would like my artwork. I really enjoy doing these coloring pages and I only wish that there were more colors to choose from in the gel pens. I am constantly looking for new and brighter colors.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@averagejane I've done some blending of colors also, but its not working as well as I would like it to do.
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@averagejane (448)
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13 Oct 17
@IreneVincent .. yeah, y sister tries to blend them to make a different shade
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@candycanedec (379)
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12 Oct 17
I am 32 years old and I love coloring. You are right it is so relaxing and I find that if I had a bad day or just don't feel it I can drown everything out and get lost in it.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
I feel the same way. It's very relaxing to me. When I'm coloring, I just can't think about anything bad. So, for me, its an escape from the bad news and the bad weather and the bad world.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@candycanedec I will keep posting my artwork as long as I can. And I hope everyone continues to enjoy them.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
12 Oct 17
I love to see arts like that..You`re such a talented person 
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
@m_audrey6788 Yes, I have about 40 pictures that I have completed and I'm constantly working on more pages. I won't flood mylot with them, but I'm happy that so many persons on mylot are enjoying my artwork, so I will share more from time to time.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Thank you very much for commenting on my artwork. I didn't know if anyone would like it or not. I do plan to post some more coloring pages that I have done. It makes me happy to know that others are enjoying what I do.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Oct 17
This one is even more beautiful than the first I get to see in your most recent post.
Some of my batchmates in high school also does this kind of artwork with the aid of colored pencils and they post it in Facebook. But it seems I haven't seen any, since many, many months. Maybe they are now so busy.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Oct 17
@IreneVincent Yes, there are adult coloring books in bookstores.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Thank you for your compliments. Coloring is getting to be very popular, it seems. Many people have taken up this hobby. I see coloring books in all the stores now.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
I'm so pleased that I'm receiving some compliments on my artwork. It takes a lot of time to complete just one page, but I do enjoy coloring as an adult. Thanks for the compliment.
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Oct 17
That is a lovely drawing. I have some coloring pages printed out and ready to try but just haven't done it yet. You got me interested in giving it a try so now that the days are getting shorter I will find the time to color. Do post some more they are nicely colored.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Yes, give it a try. I enjoy it very much. I do recommend that you use the fine tip gel pens. I tried several other things but was not happy with the results. Now, I can see a huge difference in the bright colors.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Thank you for the compliment. I am glad that you liked it. I'm really enjoying this new hobby. It takes a lot of time, but for me its very relaxing and I just do a little bit each day.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Yes, it does take patience or at the least, concentration. And when I'm concentrating on the coloring, my mind isn't dwelling on any thing else. So, it's a sort of escape for me.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Yes, it does take patience. Some patterns are very difficult and some are easier.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
Thank you so much for complimenting my artwork. I wasn't sure what kind of a response I would get. But, several have said that they like it. That makes me so happy.
I'm happy for you that you have found the medium you feel comfortable with and it shows in your art.
" I'm proud and why shouldn't I be. There is love in my coloration", said the male peacock@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
15 Oct 17
Yes, I recall that old saying "proud as a Peacock." They are very beautiful.
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
13 Oct 17
I really don't know what the flower is, but it might be a Passion flower. I saw some similar to this in the Cayman Islands.
