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My First Oil Painting!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Eggleton Nov. 12, 2008.

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Started Oct. 14, 2008

 

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Dawn Valentim commented on Dawn Valentim's photo 'Pantheon, Roma'
Thanks Lisa! Sure, send one along and let me know what you'd like!
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Lisa D'Ercole commented on Dawn Valentim's photo 'Pantheon, Roma'
ah, rome. I like this one alot! I will have to find a favorite pic of mine and have you paint it for me!
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This is lovely...
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I live in:
Kent County
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Here is my schedule of upcoming shows:

October 2009

Cranston Public Library

140 Sockanosset Cross Road

Cranston, RI 02920

401.943.9080

“Bello Viaggio” Painting Exhibit
Medium
Acrylics, Charcoal, Pencil, Colored Pencil, Pastels(Oil and Soft), Watercolor, and Photography.
About Me:
I honestly can't remember a time when art wasn't a part of my life. I hesitated for a long time to call myself an "artist", mainly because I don't make a living with my artwork. I do it mostly for myself, but I'm interested in exploring the possibilities of taking my work more seriously. I am a Museum Educator, and I am currently teaching a class at my Museum on Saturday mornings.

Please also visit my website for my upcoming courses being offered at the Learning Connection, Wickford Art Association, South County Art Association, and the Portsmouth Arts Guild. Thanks!
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http://www.dawnvalentim.com

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At 11:44am on June 14, 2009, Cynthia Blair said…
No, I don't think you need to narrow your focus. Whatever you love, do it. Most artists I know who work in multiple medias (like oils and watercolors, etc.) say that working in one enriches their knowledge in the other [media].

And adults often hold a belief that they "can't draw, can't paint, etc." so when they find out they CAN do it, it opens up new possiblities in their lives. Children are lucky in that they are not afraid to try and fail-they don't carry the burden of those negative beliefs that most adults do. It is wonderful that you help adults to experience the joy of creating!
At 10:53pm on June 13, 2009, Cynthia Blair said…
I'd say you master a greater variety of media than I! WoW! I love your "Art Affair" idea (on your website), very creative!
At 5:16pm on May 9, 2008, Trish Hurley said…
cool!! I have to go in there...I have never been...I will definitely soon!!
At 4:13pm on May 9, 2008, Trish Hurley said…
what museum do you work at?
At 4:12pm on May 9, 2008, Trish Hurley said…
soon I will set somethign up to paint over that way, classes are now settling in for the spring/summer
At 11:12am on May 9, 2008, Mays Mayhew said…
Thanks! I did research on what they look like and it's strange... the way they look. Now I'm into representing the knots 3D in the paintings. You have to be with them to see the 3D.
-Mays
At 6:49am on May 9, 2008, Trish Hurley said…
ya, we'll work something out...have you painted before with a group as in taken formal classes?
At 9:36pm on May 8, 2008, Marianne Plumridge said…
Make that '7 tubes of oil paint'...
At 9:35pm on May 8, 2008, Marianne Plumridge said…
my blog is http://daubdujour.blogspot.com/

I have a simple palette with some favourite satellite colours. I've put the blog address above so you can have a look.

For starting out, I'd choose at least 7 oils that have linseed oil base, a bottle of Drying Linseed Oil, and a small bottle of Distilled English Turpentine. Plus a range of brushes, small and medium Rounds, several Flats, and several Filberts - all of varying sizes. A good part of starting in any new medium is practice: to control and experiment with how the paint works. I don't use much turpentine at all, just the paint and the Drying Linseed Oil.

I'm afraid I'm writing this through a migraine, so I hope some of it is coherent.
At 9:33pm on May 8, 2008, Trish Hurley said…
Hi Dawn, yes I do...though classes have already started...I was trying to get into teaching at South County for the summer but I missed the deadline...though I may offer something over that way through myself...maybe we could meet and talk sometime on what would work for you...there may be something up by you that would get you going, I'll see what I can work up and get back to you

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