tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post1911796267540809579..comments2023-05-11T13:33:37.617+01:00Comments on Watermarks: Acrylic sketchesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-37156390548436319582009-07-02T22:34:58.493+01:002009-07-02T22:34:58.493+01:00So nice to see these----and helpful, too, since I&...So nice to see these----and helpful, too, since I'm taking acrylics to Brittany as well and, though I've never been a plein air painter, I'm going to be one there! I'm going to try the Golden Open acrylics that Ginny mentions. That reminds me, I should get some and start painting with them now to see how they behave. There's a freshness to these studies of yours that one sometimes misses in oils. I continue to be inspired by your energy and dedication, Jeanette.Laura Frankstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528540633399368216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-70793700535294952802009-07-02T22:33:46.521+01:002009-07-02T22:33:46.521+01:00So nice to see these----and helpful, too, since I&...So nice to see these----and helpful, too, since I'm taking acrylics to Brittany as well and, though I've never been a plein air painter, I'm going to be one there! I'm going to try the Golden Open acrylics that Ginny mentions. That reminds me, I should get some and start painting with them now to see how they behave. There's a freshness to these studies of yours that one sometimes misses in oils. I continue to be inspired by your energy and dedication, Jeanette.Laura Frankstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528540633399368216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-74820403902050085962009-06-24T12:20:12.342+01:002009-06-24T12:20:12.342+01:00Thanks for the tips. I'll try some of the Ope...Thanks for the tips. I'll try some of the Open acrylics and some extender and see how that works. Otherwise, its back to oils again for plein air!Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-83811127480887730702009-06-23T17:59:09.967+01:002009-06-23T17:59:09.967+01:00Try mixing the acrylics with a glazing medium, suc...Try mixing the acrylics with a glazing medium, such as Liquitex; it makes you work faster and more loosely, which can be a good thing! It dries a bit slower and yet leaves a lovely transparency -- good luck!Kelly M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07281523503121981821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-36396575664818056702009-06-23T17:57:59.293+01:002009-06-23T17:57:59.293+01:00Golden has a new line of acrylics called "OPE...Golden has a new line of acrylics called "OPEN", which are supposed to handle more like oils, particularly when it comes to open time, hence the name. I haven't tried them yet, but Robert Genn says he likes them---reason enough for me to track them down! <br /><br />Cate in DundeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-4327645689129349692009-06-23T13:22:04.143+01:002009-06-23T13:22:04.143+01:00The jury is still out for me on whether or not acr...The jury is still out for me on whether or not acrylics will do the job. I like the instantaneous colour lay down but hate the fast drying. I may try some extender just for these plein air forays or go back to oils again.<br /><br />Aside from pencil or pen there really isn't an 'unmessy' alternative, no matter what precautions and clean up are taken.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-57161887641150332532009-06-23T09:04:42.118+01:002009-06-23T09:04:42.118+01:00You have captured the changing colour very well, I...You have captured the changing colour very well, I find that acrylics dry far too fast for me, misting the painting sounds like a top plan and may yeald some interesting effects too.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193935968877679533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-38465044484241822402009-06-22T14:51:50.424+01:002009-06-22T14:51:50.424+01:00Hi Jeanette...I have begun working with acrylics e...Hi Jeanette...I have begun working with acrylics en plein air. Also google L. Diane Johnson's work and her web site and blog for more tips on acrylics en plein air...she uses them a lot and yes a "retarder" is a must. But a few drops into a spray bottle and continue to mist your palette and your painting through out. I love the new Golden OPEN acrylics for en plain air. They stay moist SO much longer. I am thinking I might talk about this on my blog too which you can find by going to http://ginnystiles.blogspot.com I have bookmarked this blog too...wonderful ideas and sharing. Although I am primarily watercolor...I LOVE acrylics.Ginny Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398435606793199775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-59742628033434028652009-06-20T18:32:19.571+01:002009-06-20T18:32:19.571+01:00Jeanette, I love both of these but especially that...Jeanette, I love both of these but especially that rich chocolate on the cliffs. Beautiful water movement too.<br /><br />I've been out now several times with my oils and there are a couple of things:<br />I wear gloves so I have clean hands when I get back to the car.<br />Vivien's baby oil works very well as well as baby wipes.<br />Even the aklyds seem to dry faster in a wind. I admire your efforts with acrylic. The oils seem to have just the right drying time for me....long.;>)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142884023928819776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-58389238395873808332009-06-20T15:50:16.190+01:002009-06-20T15:50:16.190+01:00Two lovely pieces Jeanette, especially the second ...Two lovely pieces Jeanette, especially the second one appeals to me. I have tried my hand at acylics and it is a medium that I don't really feel comfortable with, but you seem VERY comfrotable with it!<br />ronellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-15201087662807841352009-06-20T14:42:44.212+01:002009-06-20T14:42:44.212+01:00I commented on that second one on your blog - it&#...I commented on that second one on your blog - it's really lovely and very atmospheric, full of movement.<br /><br />You have done much better than me with acrylics plein air.<br /><br />If you take a rag and baby oil it's very easy to clean your hands after using oils - and no water to carry.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704279171808207164.post-20710671032560742022009-06-20T13:23:26.611+01:002009-06-20T13:23:26.611+01:00It seems to me like you'rr taking to them very...It seems to me like you'rr taking to them very well. Sounds like a good idea to experiment with media which helpsMaking A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.com