tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post5346619616220955217..comments2023-09-24T06:12:56.622-04:00Comments on texterial: Trying New ThingsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-43068430185966295472012-09-10T23:13:23.258-04:002012-09-10T23:13:23.258-04:00Love the paintings! and Yeah to you for being brav...Love the paintings! and Yeah to you for being brave and painting faces. They look great! I have just bought some black gesso, and must give it a try! Oh I have so many things I want to try!Kim Henkel Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176040961123505177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-69645221297492258142012-09-07T08:28:09.466-04:002012-09-07T08:28:09.466-04:00I cannot imagine not having a Michael's. It is...I cannot imagine not having a Michael's. It is kind of a frustrating store (way too much clutter - and I like clutter1), but it sure is helpful and only 5 minutes away. Kind of a dangerous place though...!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-56044233975711979072012-09-07T07:35:49.170-04:002012-09-07T07:35:49.170-04:00Nice one! Aah one day someone will think to bring ...Nice one! Aah one day someone will think to bring 'micheals ' to Australia! Sigh. Love the idea of imaginary family portraits.<br />Black gesso - really adds a lovely depth.Dudley Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385866262673667913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-71645044648718118622012-09-06T13:07:06.398-04:002012-09-06T13:07:06.398-04:00You should definitely do some black pages. You wil...You should definitely do some black pages. You will love it. Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo! I love it! Thanks for the encouragement! (I love Frida... kinda want to dress up like her for Halloween - wouldn't that be a fun costume with the eyebrow and all?!)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-55533981717716872732012-09-06T13:05:43.155-04:002012-09-06T13:05:43.155-04:00Thanks for your encouraging words! You need to pla...Thanks for your encouraging words! You need to play around with that black gesso. You don't need any more "technique knowledge"! You've already got plenty. Just start painting!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-75469983215173434112012-09-06T10:52:56.145-04:002012-09-06T10:52:56.145-04:00Love how you used the black gesso Jenny!! I do hav...Love how you used the black gesso Jenny!! I do have it and actually just used some-but only to paint over a magazine clipping:) I'm starting a new art journal so I just may have to paint a page black and see what happens and where it takes me. Your faces are great! As soon as I saw the man I saw Van Gogh in him, and then upon seeing the woman I saw Frida Kahlo. Thanks for more inspiration!Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-68243982866769737412012-09-06T09:58:03.821-04:002012-09-06T09:58:03.821-04:00These are wonderful! I LOVE the blank look in the ...These are wonderful! I LOVE the blank look in the second portrait- it's like she's on pause- I wouldn't call the turquoise a mistake- it looks really cool and gives the painting some subtext. I have the black gesso that I got at Micheal's- it's just sitting there as I don't really have the technique knowledge to use it just yet. The first two pieces are fascinating- love the color gradients and pop you are getting! Thanks for the thought provoking post.Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-5253403882588812282012-09-06T08:00:18.450-04:002012-09-06T08:00:18.450-04:00Thanks Loulou!Thanks Loulou!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-25044372101455705552012-09-06T07:59:28.499-04:002012-09-06T07:59:28.499-04:00Thanks Julie! I think the black gesso on floorclot...Thanks Julie! I think the black gesso on floorcloth would be wonderful. You should definitely try it. I can really see the colors with black edging showing through on the sides. Post it if you try it!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-48668977163559894732012-09-06T07:57:53.116-04:002012-09-06T07:57:53.116-04:00You should definitely try it! And you should try s...You should definitely try it! And you should try some faces. I think you have to adopt an attitude of ... hmmm... I wonder what faces will appear? Then you'll feel more accepting of whoever shows up on your canvas!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-60552272217882734082012-09-06T07:19:47.455-04:002012-09-06T07:19:47.455-04:00These are all terrific Jenny. I'm so impresse...These are all terrific Jenny. I'm so impressed by your artistic skills, of which you have many! I especially like Mountain Man, though it's a toss up between him and Zombie Woman. They're both great! Good for you for finding the golden ticket. It's so much fun to play around knowing you're not risking expensive supplies.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.loulou.to" rel="nofollow">Loulou</a>Loulouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304074858377805437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-11167322787908213152012-09-05T23:01:42.336-04:002012-09-05T23:01:42.336-04:00black gesso, huh? I didn't know such a thing e...black gesso, huh? I didn't know such a thing existed! I am wondering how that might look on a floorcloth... I will also use a coupon to michael's and check that out! I love your art, by the way... the people are great! I don't attempt faces, so I am impressed! keep it up. :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092128091118437349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-12942713321147378832012-09-05T18:39:17.990-04:002012-09-05T18:39:17.990-04:00I haven't tried black gesso yet--I already wan...I haven't tried black gesso yet--I already wanted to, and now I want to more! I like the thought of scratching through to the dark. Like the faces, too! I occasionally feel an urge to paint faces, then lose the urge as soon as I try one ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-33397022759080478592012-09-05T16:05:26.378-04:002012-09-05T16:05:26.378-04:00Isn't it fun? I really intended to let more bl...Isn't it fun? I really intended to let more black show, but I just couldn't help myself. I think I want to keep working with it. Thanks for stopping by!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-84941427122373647852012-09-05T16:04:31.357-04:002012-09-05T16:04:31.357-04:00Thanks Mia. Yes, you need to try it or another one...Thanks Mia. Yes, you need to try it or another one of their amazing textured mediums. One could really dump a load of money on the stuff! (not me, of course)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-7227908758853606522012-09-05T16:03:29.284-04:002012-09-05T16:03:29.284-04:00Thanks Corrine! Thanks Corrine! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473407676400346271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-6511451496900679502012-09-05T15:52:44.148-04:002012-09-05T15:52:44.148-04:00I bought my first black gesso last month and love ...I bought my first black gesso last month and love it though I've left more of my black showing. I like the idea of scratching thru - might try that next. And faces? Wow you're much braver than me...yours are great and appealing and full of personality (even if it's zombie personality-ha). Thanks for sharing your journey!Terriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989512064950173723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-56170888389507904002012-09-05T15:43:48.511-04:002012-09-05T15:43:48.511-04:00Love the effect of black gesso on your artwork. I&...Love the effect of black gesso on your artwork. I'm going to look for a Micheal's golden ticket so, I can buy a jar. ~:o)Mia Bloom Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673003342456148743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300198308327571883.post-27416374652171903302012-09-05T14:49:08.612-04:002012-09-05T14:49:08.612-04:00The shadow effect the black gesso makes is wonderf...The shadow effect the black gesso makes is wonderful. The piece looked pretty darn good to me before you added more, but sometimes done is never done. Faces, yeah they intimidate me too. Yours are soft and free painted, nice creative juice... xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com