tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post4177789494674823260..comments2024-01-21T08:26:58.528-08:00Comments on Art by Judith Farnworth: Jean Haines Workshop and Trip to LondonJudith Farnworth Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-9901025890556327852014-04-16T11:17:48.323-07:002014-04-16T11:17:48.323-07:00Agree Michelle, I have learned more from other art...Agree Michelle, I have learned more from other artists in workshops than I ever did at art classes... find someone whose work you like and check out if they have any workshops near enough for you to attend.Judith Farnworth Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-1511540990934575692014-04-15T18:23:44.328-07:002014-04-15T18:23:44.328-07:00I'm in need of finding workshops like this. I...I'm in need of finding workshops like this. It sounds like you took a lot from Jean's workshop and what a good opportunity to check out another city. I haven't travelled much, but I think I will now, especially if I can find an artist's workshop :)Michelle Chabothttp://www.deconstructingdavinci.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-58304351294680973992014-04-14T14:23:39.978-07:002014-04-14T14:23:39.978-07:00Thanks Judith :-) Thanks Judith :-) Carmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-58150868400686286732014-04-14T13:52:50.589-07:002014-04-14T13:52:50.589-07:00I use tubes Carmen and artists quality (mainly W&a...I use tubes Carmen and artists quality (mainly W&N) though cotman are fine. Spray them before you start to use them and they will "activate" better for you and you won't have as much trouble getting good strong colour. Yes good paper is the most important thing to start with in my opinion... good brushes make a difference but nothing will work if you don't have the right paper. it is so important to wait for the paper to dry, as you say.... just what gives you mud!! I usually have several paintings on the go so I don't have to wait for them to dry. Judith Farnworth Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-16238907095235618842014-04-13T03:19:04.403-07:002014-04-13T03:19:04.403-07:00I think my trouble was probably inferior paper, no...I think my trouble was probably inferior paper, not waiting for layers to dry (impatience) and so usually ended up with a muddy mess with bobbly bits of paper stuck to it :P Now that I have been learning glazes (and so, patience) with my acrylics I think I might have more patience with the watercolours. Do you recommend a particular brand to start? All I have is one of those Winsor & Newton Cotman half pans sets. I wonder whether to try tubes. And I'm getting into a good practise of, well, practise now ;)<br /><br />I will have to google how near I am to that gallery - it sounds lovely!<br /><br /><br /><br />Carmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-72604918744025527862014-04-13T01:11:01.909-07:002014-04-13T01:11:01.909-07:00Thanks Carmen, we did have a really good day and y...Thanks Carmen, we did have a really good day and you are right seeing Jean paint is special. As for the watercolours,someone (I can't remember who) was writing about starting painting and under no circumstances to start with watercolour which of course most people do. I think the idea is they will give up because they are too tricky!!! So, you are at the ideal moment to come back to them!! Watercolour does things no other medium gets close to (imho of course, but I know I'm right lol) and now you have experience of acrylic it may be time for you to give it another go... the resources are out there with books and DVD's and honestly all it takes is practice!! <br /><br />Jean's exhibition was beautiful, don't know how far you are from there but I think she also has a permanent showing at the Wey Gallery. The collection looked so cohesive and so obviously Jean Haines... no mistaking her work.... all beautifully framed and some float mounting as well which was lovely.Judith Farnworth Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-57885670720266697092014-04-12T15:15:35.920-07:002014-04-12T15:15:35.920-07:00Sounds like a hectic but fun day. I have been feel...Sounds like a hectic but fun day. I have been feeling the urge to try my watercolours again recently after concentrating on getting to grips with acrylics for a while. I love the Jean Haines book I have, it must be so amazing to watch in real life.<br /><br />By the way, I'm intrigued about the exhibition now!Carmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-35829443683273700522014-04-12T14:24:02.972-07:002014-04-12T14:24:02.972-07:00Oh that's brilliant Lorraine... you will be in...Oh that's brilliant Lorraine... you will be inspired!! I remember the first time I saw her demonstrate I just couldn't wait to get home and try everything out... I've done 2 workshops since and seen her demonstrate on 2 other occasions and she still manages to motivate and inspire me!! You will love her!!Judith Farnworth Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-88229713121588359682014-04-12T14:04:33.166-07:002014-04-12T14:04:33.166-07:00What a full on but thoroughly wonderful time Judit...What a full on but thoroughly wonderful time Judith. I am booked in for a two day workshop with Jean when she comes to Adelaide in November, I feel very luckyLorraine Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501222231037623426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-6354756695165205192014-04-12T12:45:28.403-07:002014-04-12T12:45:28.403-07:00Agree Vandy. Apart from Jean's obvious skill a...Agree Vandy. Apart from Jean's obvious skill and love of watercolour her main strength is her overwhelming enthusiasm... you can't help get carried along by it!!Judith Farnworth Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2350562909222800870.post-36440861737111534092014-04-12T10:39:34.946-07:002014-04-12T10:39:34.946-07:00What a wonderful trip. I loved the Jean Haines wor...What a wonderful trip. I loved the Jean Haines workshop I went on. She really knows her stuff and is so enthusiastic about watercolours. So inspiring.Vandyhttp://vandymassey.comnoreply@blogger.com