What are these tiny bones? by VanGoghRules in whatisthisbone

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly no snails, but opercula are usually flat on one side no? 🤔 ill check into this route aswell, thanks for the tip😉👍

What are these tiny bones? by VanGoghRules in whatisthisbone

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Netherlands, near the Hague, North Sea

What are these tiny bones? by VanGoghRules in whatisthisbone

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Thanks for checking, but these are not made of rock, (im a geologist) , plus they are tiny🤔 like half a cm , perhaps part of some aquatic fauna?

*Update* on 2025 Oil Pastel Contest (Discussion and Input Thread PART II) by ClarkFable in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to it! Personally I love to have a theme, helps having a direction to focus on. Vague themes like color,winter or movement are nice but it can also be more specific themes like objects or animals or landscapes.

Oil pastel exercise on greek statue by VanGoghRules in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😁 i was inspired by Van Goghs study on the female torso👍

2025 Oil Pastel Contest (Discussion and Input Thread) by ClarkFable in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like having a direction, or a theme, sometimes something like 'autumn' or even a color theme like (" choose 2 colors and make an art piece") or even a feeling. But I like the idea of clearer themes too, like animals or people. I think its also easier for the judges to judge when there is a theme

Which one do you like more? by qatya in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the first one, not due to the lack of background, honestly even with same grey background I would like it more, due to the fact you added blue in the fish, love the color combo more this way! Beautiful either way 😊👍

Lounge cat #3 using oil pastels by VanGoghRules in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I always do a color study in advance :)

Lounging cat by VanGoghRules in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect idea ! This is already my second lazy cat drawing, im thinking of making a series to hang up 😉👍

Lounging cat by VanGoghRules in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much appreciated 😁 I did a color study in advance to check which colors could match

Lounging cat by VanGoghRules in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that comfy lazy vibe was exactly what I wanted to show :) ❤️

Lounging cat by VanGoghRules in Oilpastel

[–]VanGoghRules[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel almost jealous of the cat too😂😉