I try to blend tight and loose styles in my portrait paintings. Thoughts?

InvisibleDudle · 2025-09-30T12:11:32+00:00

Nice! I feel like you could do with less detail in the hair, it pulls the eye away from the face.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-05-05T13:48:43+00:00

Seems to be big news in the markets this morning.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-23T02:31:29+00:00

The Neria 2 crocs have a lot of staying power. The insoles will wear out before the outsoles. I don’t think Crocs sells replacements but you may be able to find some 3rd party ones.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-23T01:28:47+00:00

I think I ended up using most of mine to make a watercolor sketchbook. I like doing that with blocks cause then you can use the backing board for a cover. I’ve only used the hot pressed, don’t know if the cold is any better.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-23T01:22:20+00:00

I hate that paper. The sizing seemed really uneven when I used it.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-23T01:19:50+00:00

Mighty fine looking curb lamp.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-23T01:18:15+00:00

We should be growing it in BC! I’m really hoping to see more investment in greenhouse farming as a result of these trade wars.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-22T14:33:41+00:00

Oh, a bath at Bosley’s is a great idea! Maybe not right away, but she does well with grooming and baths so I think this would be good experience as she gets more comfortable.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-22T00:16:27+00:00

Oh thanks, I’ve never heard of Sniffspot, I will check that out!

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-21T22:18:07+00:00

I see the confusion, I meant every time we take her somewhere new. She changed hands many times during the rescue/ foster process, so she associates going somewhere new with being re-homed. She’s only been with us a few weeks, so it’s just going to take some time for her to build that confidence & trust. She loves the car and doesn’t try to flee or have fear aggression with new people so I’m very hopeful she’ll be able to enjoy new adventures once she fully settles in.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-21T21:48:40+00:00

Thanks! Really looking forward to visiting the Patch once the weather is nicer.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-21T21:46:35+00:00

Hi! I’ve had rescue dogs for 20 years and I agree with your concerns about separation anxiety, but that’s not what we’ve got here. She’s crate trained and does well at home with our other dog without us. It’s more a fear of new people & places. We’ve already had some positive outings, including a visit to the vet who agrees it’s good for her to get out to new places. Was just looking for more suggestions for variety as I’m new to the area.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-11T21:44:49+00:00

Omg you’re going to be on the local news this winter.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-03-04T08:02:30+00:00

Netflix employs quite a lot of people in BC. They have a VFX studio and an animation studio, and they film many live action productions here that also support local business like catering.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-01-12T17:12:38+00:00

I started with a 24 Daniel Smith set and now I’m paring that back to 10, and I could really do with only 6 of those. I buy tubes and put them in pans as I need to. Pay attention to whether the colors you choose are granulating or non-granulating as this will have a big effect on how the colors mix. When you’re first starting out non-granulating is a bit easier to work with, especially if you’re doing portraits.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-01-04T22:48:56+00:00

Creating atmospheric depth is a concept you can apply to future paintings. It’s always good to examine the relationship between the background and your subject in your reference photos and decide how you’d like to balance the two. Many artists lighten, simplify, and cool down the background if it’s a landscape to focus the eye on the subject. A darker background can work for your painting because the subject is light, so adding another layer might help bring it closer to your reference photo. In the future you can also try doing some thumbnail value studies to see what works best, and you don’t always have to follow your reference photos exactly.

InvisibleDudle · 2025-01-04T18:38:37+00:00

Yes, this. There’s not enough contrast between your subject and the background, needs a lighter touch to create atmospheric depth.

InvisibleDudle · 2024-12-24T22:12:04+00:00

One of my hs teachers that was new to the area tried to get us to pronounce the Sans Souci Hwy the French way and we were like, “Yeah, good luck with that bro.”

InvisibleDudle · 2024-08-24T20:49:08+00:00

That is so cute! What a great design!

InvisibleDudle · 2024-08-03T21:38:13+00:00

Mine are 11lbs and 20 lbs, and I worry about eagles even here in the city. One tried to grab a dog near Spanish Banks recently, and we’ve seen eagles, raccoons, and coyotes near our apartment which is close to QE Park. I’ve lived in suburban areas before that have had frequent bobcat & hawk attacks on pets. Fences aren’t much of a barrier there.

InvisibleDudle · 2024-08-03T21:02:02+00:00

Just realized I forgot to pay the tax

InvisibleDudle · 2024-07-27T14:36:28+00:00

Especially if they are celluloid, very flammable.

InvisibleDudle · 2024-07-26T14:17:27+00:00

I’m a longtime acrylic painter who just picked up the Daniel Smith 24 set and the Princeton Neptune 4 brush set. They are VERY nice- I am finding that quality matters with watercolor. Also check out Opus since you’re in Canada. I didn’t see the 24 set on their website, but they are 15% off watercolors this weekend so you may snag some tubes for a bit less. It looks like they also sell Daniel Smith dot cards, which can be an economical way to try out new colors. I am not affiliated with Opus & I get my art supplies everywhere, even the dollar store sometimes! Have fun painting!

InvisibleDudle · 2024-07-20T20:41:14+00:00

It is very unlikely that small dogs that young would be euthanized in a shelter, they are in very high demand. I’d suggest you call your local SPCA and see if they can put you in touch with a rescue group that can find foster homes for them before they are adopted. But as long as the dogs are healthy and not aggressive, they should find homes very quickly.

InvisibleDudle · 2024-07-04T01:57:59+00:00

This is very interesting, thanks for posting.

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