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Old 01-01-2011, 07:46 AM
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Butterflies

Went on a watercolour binge the other day and created 10 images. Here are three originals for others to play with
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Old 01-01-2011, 07:48 AM
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Re: Butterflies

And here are the watercolours. Hope you like them.

Thanks for looking
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Old 01-01-2011, 10:32 AM
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Re: Butterflies

A MoP attempt. Thanks for the play Gene.
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Old 01-01-2011, 12:35 PM
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Great job Gene. Can you give us a hint on your workflow?
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Old 01-01-2011, 02:22 PM
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Re: Butterflies

Here's another go at a watercolor.
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Old 01-01-2011, 03:38 PM
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Re: Butterflies

Hey, I know what MoP means! <Big Grin> Did you use the shells left by the Walrus, Lyle? <Bigger Grin>

Skip, I use Vitaly's fantastic Watercolor tutorial found here:
http://pike.jimdo.com/piker-watercolor-tutorial/

Like your take on a watercolour, too.
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Old 01-01-2011, 04:17 PM
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Re: Butterflies

You're getting really good at watercolours Gene. Here's my go at one of the butterflies.Thanks for the play.

Grant
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Old 01-01-2011, 04:45 PM
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So I caught a little too much catch light when I tilted the shell before taking the virtual capture Gene. lol

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Old 01-01-2011, 04:57 PM
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Re: Butterflies

And another one. Thanks again Gene.

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Old 01-01-2011, 05:14 PM
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Re: Butterflies

Thanks Gene, I'll give it a try

Nice one Grant

And another go from me.
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Old 01-01-2011, 07:11 PM
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Gene, you're getting to be quite the expert at watercolors. Thanks for sharing the photos and your paintings.

Nice job everyone. Happy New Year to all.

Fran
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Yes; the butterflies in there somewhere. lol

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Old 01-01-2011, 10:55 PM
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Why not some play with colored glass.
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Old 01-02-2011, 03:56 AM
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Lyle - Your colored glass effect looks great!!
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Old 01-02-2011, 05:53 AM
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Re: Butterflies

And here's butterfly #3
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