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Friday, December 14, 2012

New, Painting with Water Soluble Oil Paints, Values and Shapes



I've been playing with a new medium this week - water soluble oil paints.  At the same time, I am working on my skills - not just portraits, but what I am really working on is seeing values and painting shapes.  I'm beginning to see things differently.
You tube is a bonanza of painting information.  Tons of lessons there for whatever you want to learn in regard to painting and drawing.  I love the idea that there are artists in the world that are willing to share what they know.  
I'm liking these water soluble oils.  They are like butter.   Mind you, I haven't painted with regular oils, so I have no comparison.   Its totally new to me to be able to blend and mix colors on the paper.  It doesn't work that way in wax.  My first tendency is to not use enough paint.  For some reason that is difficult to use enough paint - why is that?  Its not like I don't have enough, yet I don't use enough.  I'm also learning that I must be more patient.  I tend to not be careful enough with my colors and mix a bit of mud.  I came back the second day on this one, which was good for her eye, but not for her nose..  Will share more next week!  Happy Friday

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22 comments:

  1. Anne MandaDecember 14, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Looks wonderful! I love her skin tone and yes, the eye and the lips are perfect! Good work on the hair, too, blond hair is tricky! Thank you for sharing! I would be thankful for some good Youtube links... :)

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  2. Kat SlomaDecember 14, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Your work is so amazing Marji! I love her, and hearing about your exploration of a new medium. Experimenting always brings ups and downs, doesn't it? Happy PPF!

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  3. soulbrushDecember 14, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Man oh man, this is art! I couldn't do this at all, and I am in awe of you.Happy PPF.

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  4. Mary C. NasserDecember 14, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I actually love the marks of the hair where there is less paint and it looks dry-brushed. These marks really complement the finished, polished painted face.
    Your work is amazing!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  5. NettyDecember 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Loving your terrific portrait...........happy painting and Happy PPF, Annette x

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  6. FayeDecember 14, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I'm not doing PPF this week but your blog popped up on my "all blogs" review. I just had to tell you how gorgeous this is. And since I have a starter set of the water soluble oil paints, I am following with much interest you progress with this medium. I still don't know how to use it even though 40 years ago I did only regular oil paints. I haven't caught on and I also find that I am not using enough paint. Could it be that more is required with this than with normal oils?

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  7. carol l mckennaDecember 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Excellent portrait with your new medium ~ Wonderful!

    (A Creative Harbor) aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^

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  8. kristin maynesDecember 14, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    She is gorgeous!! I've seen those paints in the art store but haven't had the courage to try them. You seem to have a great handle on them. I love YouTube for learning how to paint or whatever, it's an amazing place! Great painting!! Happy PPF!

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  9. UnknownDecember 14, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Incredible, I love how much soul your paintings always has!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  10. Linda KunsmanDecember 15, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    What a beautiful portrait-her lips are perfection!! Happy PPF!

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  11. bellefrogworksDecember 15, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    That is a terrific portrait - I can see several areas that you have done a fab job on. The lips are fantastic and you did a wonderful job on the hair. Happy PPF

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  12. sharonDecember 15, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful I suspect that you will do fantastic stuff in whatever medium you choose to use, talent always shines through.

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  13. Ritu DuaDecember 16, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Your lady is an absolute beauty !! Love the way her hair compliment her face:)

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  14. Sinderella's StudioDecember 16, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    I love her! I agree with everything you've posted - patience, yep ONE of my problems... mud mixing yet another!
    Have never tried watersoluble oils but this is just gorgeous!
    cheers, dana

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  15. dentheDecember 16, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Wonderful! Really like her hair and her eye and her mouth!

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  16. www.dorissdaughter.comDecember 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Looks like the water soluble oils like you! This portrait is beautiful, her eye looks real!!

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  17. lorikDecember 16, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    You always capture form so beautifully- whatever the medium. Her face is beautifully modelled.

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  18. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Gorgeous - another medium I have to investigate!! Happy belated PPF!

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  19. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    It is great you enjoy oils. You are also very right that patience is very important. I found with myself that not only skills need to be pracitced, patience needs to be practiced as well, which is not always so that easy. Great painting Marji. Have a very creative week.

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  20. Lynn CohenDecember 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  21. Karen SmitheyDecember 19, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    She's beautiful, even her nose!

    I've never used oils or water-soluble oils--but I think it's always good to try something new--

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  22. paulineDecember 20, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Marji, your portrait is fabulous!! i love the eye... well really, everything. Yes, i've heard lots of good things about water soluble oils. You certainly did wonders with them here. Great job! xox

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