Hahaha, this made my day, thank you! My husband was actually still home when I read your comment and he got a kick out of it, too. Heading out to more camping and off-roading on Thursday - wish me luck!
I was like jumping jack flash when this came up lol. Always love your videos, I am housebound at the moment due to 2 fractures in my foot so havnt been out since before Christmas so these videoes keep me going
You made me laugh this morning, thank you! I'm bummed to hear about your foot, though. Ouch! You're probably running out of videos to watch at this point. Hope it heals well and quickly!
Great paintings. I teally admire artists who can paint or draw stuff I can't do: ie. Trucks, cars of planes. I have more practice wifh boats. Also, while on holiday,I often paint the same seascapes and get better at them. Have a terrific week, Miranda. See you on Friday. V.
Oh both are great paintings. I think I like the paul rubens one slightly better, there might be a bit more contrast which makes it pop a bit more for me. I can't wait to see the lightfast test too :)
I noticed that, too, once I watched the video through a few more times. I could probably darken a few areas on the SP painting to increase the contrast. I need to decide in the next few days if I'm going to do that or not - because it's already in the window!
WOW, loved this painting. You are one of my favorite TH-cam artist. Not only enjoy watching you paint because I learn stuff but you are just fun to watch.
I prefer not to paint on blocks just because of the removal process. Fun thing about watercolor is no matter how many times you paint the same subject each painting is different due to pigments and water.😀
True fact about watercolor! I don't like how so much of the glue is often still attached to the edges of my watercolor paper when I remove it from blocks. But I do enjoy painting to the edge and not taping. Although I had to tape this one, lol.
I've been looking for a good tripod for either cameras or phones that is under a $100, but I have never even had one before so I've been looking at some artists on utube for reccomendations but its confusing and the prices are usually higher than a 100. If anybody has any information please share cause I really aint got 170 or 500 just lying around. Also I love the rusty color on the pickups!
Stonehenge blocks are glued the same, top and bottom only, and I heard that paper does not stand the tape either. Have you tried to comparing this paper to Stonhenge?
I didn't think of hot glue, but I have some rubber cement that I bought to put a broken block back together because I was told that would work. But now that you mention hot glue - that sounds way easier. I just might have to try that. Thanks!
Hi Miranda, I really like both car paintings. I like the Paul Rubens better for some parts and other one for different reasons. My favorite is the Paul Rubens but only by a tad. I hope you are able to keep on top of things.
Fascinating to see the differences between the two paintings. Both look great although the Rubens version is more appealing to me - as if the paint just behaved better on the paper. I'm eager to see how the lightfastness test turns out.
Yes, when I was painting, I didn't really notice a difference in how the paint behaved - but it is interesting to see how they look different already on the paper. I need to experiment with that more...
I sometimes draw the same thing in different mediums when I set up still lifes, so I know what you mean about it going faster the second time! The familiarity helps a ton.
I do like hearing that others sometimes use the same reference several times. I do think it's an advantage. I'd actually like to do this same car but in a different style now. I agree - the familiarity helps a ton!
I will be so interested to see the results after light exposure. I was excited to hear about the 50% cotton paper until I saw the price. I wish it were lower, but it IS Etchr after all LOL
Yes, it is still quite pricey. However, there are 20 sheets in it instead of the usual 12 or so in a pad, so that helps a little bit. I can't wait to see the differences in the paintings. :-)
I love the paintings! The colors in the Paul Rubens painting looks more vibrant whilst the one on the left is less vivid. I sometimes have problems taking washi tape off wood pulp paper (and cotton mix paper) so to minimize tearing I use a heat tool to warm the tape before I take it off. At the moment I only have 100% hot pressed watercolor paper and my washi tape doesn’t tear that up. Anyway, back to your testing, I look forward to the results.
Yes, I feel that I painted the Paul Ruben side a little more vivid, which hopefully doesn't skew our take on it too much at the end. Fingers crossed. This tape problem is a first for me. Interesting.
I often trace my own photos too, haha! Yes I found with my koala paintings that I got faster and more comfortable the more I painted. I love your car paintings, they're fabulous! I remember your lightfast test swatches for these paints so it's going to be very interesting to see if you get the same results with the paintings. Bummer about the tape ripping the paper; I hate it when that happens! 😭
I love that we can trace sometimes. It's great when you just want to get to painting and not spend hours learning how to draw all over again, lol. Yes - it's clear that SP aren't lightfast, so I can't wait to check in on these in the coming months!
Absolutely nothing wrong with tracing. Professional artists have been tracing forever. There is a reason lightboxes exist. Back in the day we had to build our own, then they finally became commercially available and were outrageously expensive (not to mention so hot they were an actual fire hazard). The new lightpads are like magic compared to the old stuff. I don't typically repaint (I tend to paint on inspiration so when I'm done with something I'm on to something else) but I do studies on paint mixing, effects, etc both before and during.. I always have a spare sheet next to my actual painting to test on. I've actually been experimenting with using paper as a palette which is interesting... it gives you a ton of control because you wind up with much less paint on your brush at one time (you want to use something that doesn't absorb as much, cheap hard sized multimedia paper works well, the artist that inspired me to try it uses heavy cardstock). I also like to let the watercolor do it's thing naturally with wet/wet, paper blending, blooms, etc and that changes every time it hits the paper, it's almost impossible to reproduce. I can see where it could be easier the second time around though as you have already figured out how to accomplish what you want to do. I know many artists who do a smaller study, or multiple, first. Some do pencil, monochrome, color, then a final work. That is just too much for me but I'm not trying to produce fine art or pieces for sale at this point in my life.. just enjoy my art and rejoice when wonderful things happen. One of the reasons I'm drawn to watercolor now is how fast it can be compared to my previous acrylic work which took months for a single work (I also paint much smaller now).
I grew up using a window as a lightbox, lol. I love these new light-weight LED ones. They're so nice and easy to use, and I even bring them to my classes for the students to try out. Very interesting about using paper as a palette - I may have to try that. Thanks!
@@MirandaWatsonArt Check out Peter Sheeler on YT if you want to see the paper palette in use. Go back five or six videos, he's been playing with big sloppy washes on a ceramic plate lately.
Damn I am all over this commenting quickly! You'll love this-hubby just said "Isn't that the off-roading, camping lady?
Hahaha, this made my day, thank you! My husband was actually still home when I read your comment and he got a kick out of it, too. Heading out to more camping and off-roading on Thursday - wish me luck!
Amazing photo, looked super fun to paint.
Thanks, it was a fun one. I'll probably end up trying it out again in several different styles.
I was like jumping jack flash when this came up lol. Always love your videos, I am housebound at the moment due to 2 fractures in my foot so havnt been out since before Christmas so these videoes keep me going
You made me laugh this morning, thank you! I'm bummed to hear about your foot, though. Ouch! You're probably running out of videos to watch at this point. Hope it heals well and quickly!
Such a fun video, thanks for sharing. Cant wiat to see the results! Much ❤
Thanks, Nadeane.
Loved these paintings
Thank you. I wouldn't mind painting this car again, actually.
Interesting. Lovely paintings. 😊
Thanks, Rosa.
Oh the bloopers- make me giggle. Great paintings.
Lol, thank you.
Great paintings. I teally admire artists who can paint or draw stuff I can't do: ie. Trucks, cars of planes. I have more practice wifh boats. Also, while on holiday,I often paint the same seascapes and get better at them. Have a terrific week, Miranda. See you on Friday. V.
I really want to paint some boats. Maybe soon! See you Friday!
Oh both are great paintings. I think I like the paul rubens one slightly better, there might be a bit more contrast which makes it pop a bit more for me. I can't wait to see the lightfast test too :)
I noticed that, too, once I watched the video through a few more times. I could probably darken a few areas on the SP painting to increase the contrast. I need to decide in the next few days if I'm going to do that or not - because it's already in the window!
Great comparison. Some subtle differences between the two.
Thanks! It'll be fun to see how it turns out in the end after all the months have passed...
I love the art. Looks like fun painting.
Thanks, it was fun!
WOW, loved this painting. You are one of my favorite TH-cam artist. Not only enjoy watching you paint because I learn stuff but you are just fun to watch.
Thanks, Gina; I'm flattered. That's really sweet. Hugs.
Does the SF provide pigment info?
Sadly, no. Only color names.
I prefer not to paint on blocks just because of the removal process. Fun thing about watercolor is no matter how many times you paint the same subject each painting is different due to pigments and water.😀
True fact about watercolor! I don't like how so much of the glue is often still attached to the edges of my watercolor paper when I remove it from blocks. But I do enjoy painting to the edge and not taping. Although I had to tape this one, lol.
I've been looking for a good tripod for either cameras or phones that is under a $100, but I have never even had one before so I've been looking at some artists on utube for reccomendations but its confusing and the prices are usually higher than a 100. If anybody has any information please share cause I really aint got 170 or 500 just lying around. Also I love the rusty color on the pickups!
I'll send you the link for the ones I use when I get back home. They're inexpensive.
These are the two that I use: amzn.to/3G0yM4n and amzn.to/3IDQY5q - good luck!
@@MirandaWatsonArt Thank you!
Stonehenge blocks are glued the same, top and bottom only, and I heard that paper does not stand the tape either. Have you tried to comparing this paper to Stonhenge?
I have not compared the two yet, but I have a few sheets of Stonehenge, so that is a possibility.
Stonehenge is good for cheap cotton, it does tear with tape though!!!
I use hot glue to glue parts that aren’t glued down
I didn't think of hot glue, but I have some rubber cement that I bought to put a broken block back together because I was told that would work. But now that you mention hot glue - that sounds way easier. I just might have to try that. Thanks!
Hi Miranda, I really like both car paintings. I like the Paul Rubens better for some parts and other one for different reasons. My favorite is the Paul Rubens but only by a tad. I hope you are able to keep on top of things.
Thanks, Diana. They were both fun to paint. and it's always neat to see how things go on a second painting right after I've done one before-hand.
Fascinating to see the differences between the two paintings. Both look great although the Rubens version is more appealing to me - as if the paint just behaved better on the paper. I'm eager to see how the lightfastness test turns out.
Yes, when I was painting, I didn't really notice a difference in how the paint behaved - but it is interesting to see how they look different already on the paper. I need to experiment with that more...
I sometimes draw the same thing in different mediums when I set up still lifes, so I know what you mean about it going faster the second time! The familiarity helps a ton.
I do like hearing that others sometimes use the same reference several times. I do think it's an advantage. I'd actually like to do this same car but in a different style now. I agree - the familiarity helps a ton!
I will be so interested to see the results after light exposure. I was excited to hear about the 50% cotton paper until I saw the price. I wish it were lower, but it IS Etchr after all LOL
Yes, it is still quite pricey. However, there are 20 sheets in it instead of the usual 12 or so in a pad, so that helps a little bit. I can't wait to see the differences in the paintings. :-)
I'm looking forward to seeing how these look in 3 months
Me, too! The clock is ticking... :-)
I love the paintings! The colors in the Paul Rubens painting looks more vibrant whilst the one on the left is less vivid. I sometimes have problems taking washi tape off wood pulp paper (and cotton mix paper) so to minimize tearing I use a heat tool to warm the tape before I take it off. At the moment I only have 100% hot pressed watercolor paper and my washi tape doesn’t tear that up. Anyway, back to your testing, I look forward to the results.
Yes, I feel that I painted the Paul Ruben side a little more vivid, which hopefully doesn't skew our take on it too much at the end. Fingers crossed. This tape problem is a first for me. Interesting.
@@MirandaWatsonArt both paintings are wonderful. 😊
@@shadowguard3578 thanks. :-)
I often trace my own photos too, haha! Yes I found with my koala paintings that I got faster and more comfortable the more I painted. I love your car paintings, they're fabulous! I remember your lightfast test swatches for these paints so it's going to be very interesting to see if you get the same results with the paintings. Bummer about the tape ripping the paper; I hate it when that happens! 😭
I love that we can trace sometimes. It's great when you just want to get to painting and not spend hours learning how to draw all over again, lol. Yes - it's clear that SP aren't lightfast, so I can't wait to check in on these in the coming months!
Absolutely nothing wrong with tracing. Professional artists have been tracing forever. There is a reason lightboxes exist. Back in the day we had to build our own, then they finally became commercially available and were outrageously expensive (not to mention so hot they were an actual fire hazard). The new lightpads are like magic compared to the old stuff. I don't typically repaint (I tend to paint on inspiration so when I'm done with something I'm on to something else) but I do studies on paint mixing, effects, etc both before and during.. I always have a spare sheet next to my actual painting to test on. I've actually been experimenting with using paper as a palette which is interesting... it gives you a ton of control because you wind up with much less paint on your brush at one time (you want to use something that doesn't absorb as much, cheap hard sized multimedia paper works well, the artist that inspired me to try it uses heavy cardstock). I also like to let the watercolor do it's thing naturally with wet/wet, paper blending, blooms, etc and that changes every time it hits the paper, it's almost impossible to reproduce. I can see where it could be easier the second time around though as you have already figured out how to accomplish what you want to do. I know many artists who do a smaller study, or multiple, first. Some do pencil, monochrome, color, then a final work. That is just too much for me but I'm not trying to produce fine art or pieces for sale at this point in my life.. just enjoy my art and rejoice when wonderful things happen. One of the reasons I'm drawn to watercolor now is how fast it can be compared to my previous acrylic work which took months for a single work (I also paint much smaller now).
I grew up using a window as a lightbox, lol. I love these new light-weight LED ones. They're so nice and easy to use, and I even bring them to my classes for the students to try out. Very interesting about using paper as a palette - I may have to try that. Thanks!
@@MirandaWatsonArt Check out Peter Sheeler on YT if you want to see the paper palette in use. Go back five or six videos, he's been playing with big sloppy washes on a ceramic plate lately.
Use blue Painters tape. Doubt you will see my comment just in case you do :))
Saw it, thank you! 😊
Great paintings Nice idea on using the packing tape. I do repaint some pieces (your brain has imprinted the process - and it's quicker).
Thanks! It's really kinda neat when I do a painting more than once. Makes me think of new things to try.