My watercolor

Well, so far I've only sold a couple of peices, and that was to a friend of my mom's. Now this woman collected art, but she had them in her guest room, not on her "gallery" wall. Still I felt very honored.

Well, I don't know how long they hung, I know they hung for several years. I know they aren't hanging now, she passed away in 07 and her husband has moved. And I didn't think they were that special, but she insisted I sell them (and they were about the best I had done at that point except for one that got taken by the student teacher and went back to her school for display.)

Well...just because they aren't on her gallery wall doesn't make them less. She liked them enough to buy them and has hung them in her house..for her guests to admire at that. I bet you haven't marketed much of your stuff either.If you did I bet it would be more than just a couple you sold.

Thanks. I had a friend who was challenged by a straight line, but she could appreciate it. I have a painting by her father hanging in my front room where I can see it.

The sad thing is that I think I'm a better writer than artist.

I have artwork by two aunts-in-law who were very talented. My sister was pretty good, as well as my brother. My artistic side comes with dance and decorating, not art. LOL

I did enjoy art, I was probably happier doing art than anything else. Then when I was a senior I did a handicrafts class that I just LOVED!

I seem to remember I painted it from a picture, but the picture wasn't exactly the same, but kindda...

I can do horses, but cats are a whole other matter. I remember when my neice was about 7 she drew a horse that was kind of a big "U" for the face. I then drew her a picture and she said she was going to keep it so she could use it for practice. No idea how long that lasted. Never seen any art of any kind from the child since. Mind you, she's 23 now....

Actually, painting is easier than drawing, you can be more general and still have something beautiful.

No, I don't get to paint much these days, tho I have a goal to get back to doing so, now its a matter of finding that darn watercolor paper again! I'm probably better at admiring other's work than the actual painting.

[b]A-hem. Oh, Eeeeelliiiiiccc...I have some watercolor paper.... Wanna put yer money where yer mouth is & use some of it? I'd love to see what you did! Anyway, went to the pic, & yes, it's the one I thought it was. Left a note there. Maggiepie[/b]

Thanks, I realize I've got some talent. I actually took a little summer class in art and, more than anything else, it helped me really appreciate other's work in watercolor. Back when my eyesight was better, I used to get right up on them to see the way they layered the colors on the paper. I was always impressed.

Honestly, that's all I see, but then I start adding colors... Sometimes I decide what I want it to be, I did a glass print in like 7th or 8th grade for a student teacher that was pretty awesome and I did do that, decided what I wanted then tried to do it, came really close too. I think Maggiepie has first dibs on the painting.

Oh darn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just know it would come to me since we are such good friends. heehee

I tried the piano, and I just have no musical talent. I'm glad you like it. You have to know that my mom took care of it for me for several years until I could get it framed.

Thanks. I tend to find the "art" need is satisfied in my crafting. I do want to get back to painting, but I need to get time and space (space more than time really) and hope to get some pictures done.

I love to craft but haven't had much time lately, or lack of enthusiasm. I gotta get with it already. The art in school I think helps you be much more creative and imaginative later in life. At least it does for me. I hope you can find a little space for yourself to keep up your paintings. It really would be a shame to waste your ability and talent. Shame on me too.

[b]Oh! Okay! Thanks! I am sick of MyBot's awkward system, tho. Maggieohyouknowwhoitis....[/b]

That's what I always said, but when teachers tell you that its good and give you an "A"

Well, in the earlier grades I think they grade more on willingness to do the work, but at some point (genearlly by middle school) they start grading on your work too.

I guess, if that's how you judge if it's good or not, Then I'm a pretty good artist. I always got A's in art from Kindergarten to 12th.

I love oriental art, Chinese and Japanese. I wish I could really do the landscapes like them, I love them.

I sure you can realizing so. I can't be patient to see it soon. Good luck

I think I'm a better writer than artist, if that tells you anything.

I think you'll like it, it has a nice over all feel to it. Making me want to get my paint and paper out! Think that's part of why I wanted to post this!

I'm not at the moment, too many other things, and lack of space and time, more the former because I could take off from mylot if I had the space.

Off hand, no, but if I knew how to market them, I'd probably start again! As it is, I have a lot of jewelry I've made and don't know how to sell either.

Thanks

I think, bunny, that at our age, its more of a hobby until there's enough stock to sell.