tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3078581480962874482024-03-20T13:36:04.343+00:00Gil's StillsGil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-68435337366169480252023-02-19T18:00:00.005+00:002023-02-20T11:39:59.442+00:0019 February 2023 Assignment: S02E08 - Reflections<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Assignment</h3><div>This one should be a bit fun, and a bit difficult. It focuses on creating more reflections, specifically the mountain reflections, into water. Now, this is something I have wondered about. It seems to me that you either have to be double jointed (based on previous painting methods, or maybe you flip the canvas upside down and just recreate the mountain again? Either of these approaches would be difficult in that I am not great at recreating exactly what I am looking at. That whole art class and straight line thing again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another aspect of this exercise is knife work. In this episode he uses a knife to create clouds. That should be an interesting effort. More straight lines.</div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe one day I just need to breakout the 8x10 canvas and practice straight lines. But where would the fun in that be? LOL.</div><div><h3>Results</h3></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbqMXFh8RkIaewUUJxGUn8i9T1172TUMc0Ih5TJWxGNiFaMD2UtYnZg_g4giXKQqznif1MujRjHZObjrLN8bbuoiUqtROhBWRqUxu2KIwRkcUEt5V_Xep4avK9N8bzV1UGGca0nPwcSssyKwlelB9Vvr7WZcAFZ7Hv2rtVwKAZ0ZvytAlML4vjCYeMg/s4032/IMG_7090.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbqMXFh8RkIaewUUJxGUn8i9T1172TUMc0Ih5TJWxGNiFaMD2UtYnZg_g4giXKQqznif1MujRjHZObjrLN8bbuoiUqtROhBWRqUxu2KIwRkcUEt5V_Xep4avK9N8bzV1UGGca0nPwcSssyKwlelB9Vvr7WZcAFZ7Hv2rtVwKAZ0ZvytAlML4vjCYeMg/w640-h480/IMG_7090.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">S02E08 - Reflections<br />(c) 19 February 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>So this was pretty difficult in some areas, primarily in my learning curve. Using the knife to make clouds then a brush to blend them ... that was exciting. I still have problems with some of my brush hairs pretty much just going and doing what they want. I am sure it has something to do with pressure and speed. Same problem with the mountain reflections. Not to mention that you have to be able to work upside down and backwards. Did I ever tell you how I did on those elementary school spatial recognition tests? </div><div><br /></div><div>Mentally, I wanted to continually 'fix' the mountain in the lake by ... no that wont work. Draw backwards draw backwards.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course - the easy approach would be to simply flip the canvas upside down and make another mountain. But the easy way didn't occur to me until the reflection was already in the water.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other than all of that I am pretty pleased with the paint breaks I had in the snow this time around. I don't know if I was just lucky, if it was my day for paint breaks or if I am getting better at that. I do note that I set the paints out to dry for about an hour before starting. So a lot of oil was taken out of the pigment. The down side to this is that there is so much going on that in this painting you actually need the paint to be pretty loose when you start getting to trees and water. But that's later.</div><div> </div><div>Next comes making the 'reflection' look ripply in the water. Again, some of the brush (not me) kept pulling the mountain paint to one side. </div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily, I learned from another show about blending out accidents using a filbert brush. So I tried that method to clean it up a bit.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rest was pretty much approach to painting I had already been using. Waterlines, bushes and trees, and finally some foreground land mass for some of the bushes to rest on. All of which I think I am getting better at.</div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV software)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li></ul><h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>Tools</li><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xj3j62" target="_blank">Liquid Black</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YdRpM6" target="_blank">White Gesso</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRApTD" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFNLeU" target="_blank">Phthalo Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YgYKKQ" target="_blank">Midnight Black</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKnFCa" target="_blank">Mountain Mixture</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HI36n9" target="_blank">Indian Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li><li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul></ul></ul></div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-77407497145018028932023-02-11T14:51:00.042+00:002023-02-19T16:39:52.090+00:0011 February 2023 Assignment: S02E07 - Brown Mountain<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3>Assignment
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This weeks focus was on a different kind of mountain - one with more rock, and
less snow. So I was looking forward to it.
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With paints set out, and canvas set up I began work. Right off the bat,
I might have put too much liquid white on. I thought about this because
as I started putting in the sky my brush began to take in quite a lot of the
liquid white. I wouldn't find out until a later episode that I caught on
live PBS that one way to remove the liquid paints would be to use a dry paper
towel Hmm - seems so obvious and yet ... I blame this on my Marine Corps
training. Do EXACTLY as told. EXACTLY.
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But on to the painting. With the sky in place, and not horribly done I
set to my maintain. And this is where we begin diverting from the colors
listed in the book. No worries. If you are following along with
the Joy of Painting videos you should note that my color listing is accurate.
If you are using his books - make note of the Burnt Umber used to
highlight rocks on mountains, and Indian Yellow used later in the shrubbery.
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In any case - as he always says - this is your world, you can do what you
want.
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The base of the mountain is where things really took a left turn for me.
Trying to apply Sap Green and Cad Yellow, then using the 1" brush to
lift it, or pop it, up gave me fits. And the next step also gave me
issues, starting in on the trees. I probably need to toss out my poorly
maintained brushes and just start with new ones. My fan brushes have
become quite stiff. So I should get rid of them this weekend.
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At this point I had achieved what I came for - a rocky mountain. Now I
felt free to diverge from the source image. However in doing so I made a
couple mistakes.
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My first accident was in not paying enough attention to dark areas, so the
light areas would show, especially with respect to the ground. I also
set the left side of the lake back much further, thank in the source image.
I liked this but it cause me issues later on with respect to the water
boundaries. As my wife said, it looks like the pond is going up hill.
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<div>Now for the close up evergreens. Mr. Ross used a 2 inch brush here, something I am not comfortable with yet on a smaller canvas. So, something I need to attack on a day of practice. I haven't practiced much recently, time has been difficult to find with all that is going in. I need to set aside time for that. And this may have been the issue of my foreground issues. He uses the 2 inch brush to lay in the foreground - which I did not do. </div><div><br /></div><div>This mis-step left me with quite a foreground problem. Well, I can just say it is a light snow? In the end, this led to a bit of mud mixing. Well, time to stop fidgeting and step away.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, its been a week now and the painting was dry enough to sign so here it is. Now I just have to wait another six months before varnishing. Hmm.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJwVOjpb-mUmkyHw2_IGTXfOBA_GaL9RAW41TGdypPwWBAL8ZKHy6qAe8h7Mpey3nMw533-bJ4NpAs0lw1DwQa4yypgZrVpDYswOZURv2mp2MlJ-hVbdcD54-sg1ZpeOEpdDvik0tnQiexDWZD9gBL_ANhnVB3fVW-Yxri3y8U0KqtdRY1WxJtdU04w/s4032/IMG_7086.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJwVOjpb-mUmkyHw2_IGTXfOBA_GaL9RAW41TGdypPwWBAL8ZKHy6qAe8h7Mpey3nMw533-bJ4NpAs0lw1DwQa4yypgZrVpDYswOZURv2mp2MlJ-hVbdcD54-sg1ZpeOEpdDvik0tnQiexDWZD9gBL_ANhnVB3fVW-Yxri3y8U0KqtdRY1WxJtdU04w/w640-h480/IMG_7086.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">S02E07 Brown Mountain<br />(c) 11 February 2023 Gilbert Blankenship<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div>One thing I find interesting is that the image (photograph) looks a bit different than the painting. I notice in the photograph canvas (especially tooth) coming through that I do not see on the actual painting. And in some instances, a bit of color variation as well as a bit of moire effect. Now back in my photography days I understood what caused and how to eliminate that - but I have long since forgotten. Perhaps one of my friends still in photography can help out here.</div><div><br /></div><div>Any-whoooo, I think next time around I will break the header out into to sub-headings. <b>Assignment</b>, to discuss what I am suppose to be doing and Failures..... I mean <b>Results</b> to discuss my happy accidents.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for viewing and feedback. Stay tuned next weekend for today's painting!</div><div>- Gil</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div>
<div><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YdRpM6" target="_blank">White Gesso</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRApTD" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFNLeU" target="_blank">Phthalo Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YgYKKQ" target="_blank">Midnight Black</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKnFCa" target="_blank">Mountain Mixture</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HI36n9" target="_blank">Indian yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li><li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul></ul></ul><div><br /></div><h3><span></span></h3></div></div>
Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-55937877087342411322023-02-11T14:21:00.000+00:002023-02-11T14:21:14.324+00:00Unhappy Little Mistakes: Storage<h2 style="text-align: left;"> Storage</h2><div>I have mentioned that I have this grandiose plan of using the entirety of The Joy of Painting like a college course with weekly assignments. The problem here is that doing so would result in some 400 paintings . Well with season 1 knocked out and about half way into season 2 I have run out of wall space. In short, I have limited options.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Throwing them out</h3><div>You obviously don't know who you are reading about.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">2. Giving them away to friends and family</h3><div>I would love to do this. Alas, most all my friends and all my family are the result of military service and are scattered around the nation (at best). Not to mention art can be a difficult gift. You hand off your hobby to someone only to get that modern response of: "Oh, how nice". Family it is.</div><div><br /></div><div>So for Christmas I sent my mother one of my better season 1 paintings. I thought it would be a nice gift for her, something I made instead of purchased. This had a couple issues. First, finding a box to ship the painting in and second - to my surprise the actually shipping costs. Apparently things have risen in cost significantly since my last actually shipping experience. Yes, after my father passed and my mother moved out of their home I shipped a number of items to my house from across the country - but the whole event was rather stressful and frankly I don't remember much of the event at all. But, I was shocked to discover the cost of shipping a single 16x20 canvas to Washington (state) from Maryland. You would think I was sending a Pollock encased in a custom wooden crate at those rates.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. Selling</h3><div>Well, I didn't really get into this hobby to sell and frankly I don't think I am there yet. But perhaps around assignment 200 or so. Besides everyone knows this is one of those hobbies where you don't make a dime, until you're dead.</div><div><br /></div><div>What to do between now and then?</div><div><br /></div><div>No problem. How much can a cardboard box cost? Seriously how much? I am ignorant as to these things as I tend not to venture out of the house much these days. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most people here are, to be nice, rude. I think it's the politics of the area. To be sure, there are many good, nice, decent folks out here (I'm sure) but - "Why risk it?" I always say. Better to live in simple blissful ignorance. Or something like that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Off to Amazon where I found, a reasonably price set of 10 16x20 boxes. Perfect. Now, I have been bitten before by online purchases so I did a little research before clicking the "buy now" button. I learned that the industry standard measurements for boxes are to be taken from the inside of the box using L, W, H - and these boxes will fit the need perfectly at 20x18x16. They would be large enough to fit a number of canvas, with minimal movement.</div><div><br /></div><div>The boxes arrived this week and to my horror I can only say those measurements must have been taken by the same folks at the local hardware store who advertise a 1.75 x 3.75 as a "2 x 4".</div><div><br /></div><div>The next size box, with enough size to store is 24x18x18. Too big, too much movement. Ok, so using those I can cut down the tops and add the sides. But still, the first set was quite disappointing. And unless I can prove the web page description was inaccurate, not returnable. Now I could argue that 19.8x17.8x15.8 is NOT 20x18x16, to which I am fairly certain the vendor would reply that their measurements are of the box external. At which point I have put in way too much effort. </div><div><br /></div><div>So next weekend I will find out of the new boxes are viable or not.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-53612318000010764262023-02-11T13:55:00.000+00:002023-02-11T13:55:58.355+00:00From the Cheap Seats: Re-using Thinner<p> Let's face it. Times are hard and stuff is expensive. So how can we be a little smarter when it comes to our disposable items like paint thinner?</p><p>I did some research and found out that most folks reuse it. What are their methods?</p><p>For this discussion you would need:</p><ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YnfLmH" target="_blank">1 Gallon Mason Jar</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DZ4iS2" target="_blank">SEDY 200cc Fluid Extractor</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RZgxDZ" target="_blank">1 Gallon Freezer Bag</a></li><li>Office size trash can</li><li>Contractor trash bag</li></ul></ul><p>First, what is the general approach for brush cleaning while actually painting?</p><p>Well, brush scrubber goes into the cleaning bucket with paint thinner. When needed, the brush is dipped into the bucket and scrubbed lightly on the screen. But now your brush is full of thinner.</p><p>Next, you need an office size trash can. I use a simple rubber maid that I picked up from the local Lowes. A Contractor trash bag goes into the trash can, and the brush beater rack goes inside the contractor trash bag. Shake the thinner off into the trash bag, then run the brush across the Brush Beater Rack swiftly a number of times. This knocks out any remaining paint particles and (hopefully) removes most of the paint thinner as well.</p><p>I found a painter to talked about using coffee filters to remove solids, and continual cycling from one container to another (through filters) to remove more and more of the sediment, before letting the remaining (filtered) thinner to set and then use. I tried this method. Now, while fairly effective and eliminating most of the paint within a couple cycles (days in my case), there were a couple issues. First, I went through a lot of paper coffee filters. Second each time you used paper to filter you lost a small portion of filtering to the paper and evaporation and finally - what to do with all the paint filled paper filters?</p><p>I found another painter who would let the thinner sit in her cleaning bucket for a bit then pour off the top into a second container once the paint had settled. Then after a couple weeks she would pour off the top from the second container into a third container and let that settle. And after a couple weeks she would pour off the top from the third container back into her cleaner for re-use. Using this method the amount of solids (pigment etc) in each of the 'filtering' containers would amass over time and once there was too much to be of use she would take the container to her recycling center.</p><p>Now, that sounds like a more useable approach - but our recycling center for such materials is only open one weekend per year. So that would be a problem, unless I had a very large container for filtering solids. The problem with such a container of course would be that it had to be large enough to maintain a years worth of solids, and small enough to be able to handle when pouring off the clear liquids. Every time you jar the jar - the thinner and paint mix and now you have to let them separate and settle again.</p><p>Unless ...</p><p>Ok, so I went through a number of alternatives. The first was an old pour over coffee pot. The problem here was that while small enough to handle - it was just too small for use over a long period of time and there was the above mentioned problem of filters and so on</p><p>Next I went through small (common) mason jars but more or less the same issues. Too small to be effective AND store solids long enough to be cost effective.</p><p>Then I though - what I need are giant mason jars, sealable so the thinner doesn't evaporate AND a method to get the thinner out for use without re-mixing the paint and the thinner.</p><p>I finally ended up with the following:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YnfLmH" target="_blank">1 Gallon Mason Jar</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DZ4iS2" target="_blank">SEDY 200cc Fluid Extractor</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RZgxDZ" target="_blank">1 Gallon Freezer Bag</a></li></ul><div>The freezer bag goes right into the Bob Ross cleaning bucket, with the brush scrubber inside the bag.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMsEqZDR2EEMUPQ3VwV26bKK9ToadHfdrEw2IQhdhxayBhg713yk3IORLYWXL4_Vlr_Z9BLJV0T_6OZhmHn51ZyvLMAYR3eJp_Hunc37lscLzzxtAKS3jfDau4dLMZ8EDCLgEhPxTQlhNw3JTum6UDzV7odJ6M7yUVmwtAXE8N9G-bseuOcXFZAbXJQ/w300-h400/IMG_7057.jpeg" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And the Bob Ross brush scrubber goes inside the freezer bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8PJpAqfbVgF4YQl3vK0m7pKn1cVjPWYH4hF2g8k5A3EYwg_comQFX9ZbcomwFXcjHn_kUMfiEbT9_gZ2U3UdT8UiZDZvjI4deKqVBkN21gVqkAPGAxtdeTrh9tUMZllV7juCYweML6LaMrH9Kbuod48IbvtffY1C-IV8uN_5DZvqEtmxjzwibhhV9A/s4032/IMG_7058.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8PJpAqfbVgF4YQl3vK0m7pKn1cVjPWYH4hF2g8k5A3EYwg_comQFX9ZbcomwFXcjHn_kUMfiEbT9_gZ2U3UdT8UiZDZvjI4deKqVBkN21gVqkAPGAxtdeTrh9tUMZllV7juCYweML6LaMrH9Kbuod48IbvtffY1C-IV8uN_5DZvqEtmxjzwibhhV9A/w300-h400/IMG_7058.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Clean paint thinner goes into the bag and is used until it no longer is effective. For me at this point in painting - one maybe two sessions (I still put way too much paint on my brush).</div><div><br /></div><div>When it is time to clean up, and using gloves, I remove the brush scrubber and clean it off with my wet wipes then set it aside.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then remove the freezer bag and pour off the paint thinner into the Mason Jar. You will note that I have to long term jars, one for Mona Lisa thinner and the other for Bob Ross thinner. As I said before I have read online that you should not mix thinners. So if you are only going to use one - only one jar is needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>After a number of weeks, you can use the same method to remove any thinner from your Brush Beater Rack system. UNELSS you are swapping thinners. If you are swapping thinners you need to clean out the contractor back of paint thinner before using a different brand of thinner - based on what I have read. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now if anyone has different information - explaining that this is not necessary let me know. I am no scientist, failed chemistry and haven't slept at a Holiday Inn Express lately so I really have no clue here.</div><div><br /></div><div>After pouring off all the thinner, what is left in the bag is paint - or mostly paint with a little thinner. You can then zip the bag closed and place the bag someplace for recycling.</div><div><br /></div><div>After a while, any remaining solids in the mason jars will settle. At this point I can use the SEDY fluid extractor to pull off as much thinner as I need for reuse. I will note that it seems to take the Mona Lisa longer for the solids to settle than in the Bob Ross jar. Purely anecdotal but you can see from these two jars that the Ross looks a little more clear - and they were both filled at the same time.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4D2a4glSqjjQ111EBUA8B8EBGh7fQ_WkG0SNqVvhaJb4TN8kh8BGwME7bvDv93Tatff22VRP_K293N8ObOxuPfUGnBc22Yzi8SBC04TOb7Lb-SgTJPYacB-5uwLUBdbEcpLxYt4AWHzp_wffFkMF4QBcFbUegbSVOUsypH_cpcAcZF5C2uZK1_dz-w/s4032/IMG_7054.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4D2a4glSqjjQ111EBUA8B8EBGh7fQ_WkG0SNqVvhaJb4TN8kh8BGwME7bvDv93Tatff22VRP_K293N8ObOxuPfUGnBc22Yzi8SBC04TOb7Lb-SgTJPYacB-5uwLUBdbEcpLxYt4AWHzp_wffFkMF4QBcFbUegbSVOUsypH_cpcAcZF5C2uZK1_dz-w/w640-h480/IMG_7054.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paint Thinner Re-use Kit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>For me this seems to be working quite well, although I have only had these jars for a couple weeks now. I suspect that it will take more than a year before either of these are to the point that they just need to be permanently closed and taken to the recycling center.</p><p>- Gil</p>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-32882184149675689772023-02-05T15:29:00.000+00:002023-02-05T15:56:09.756+00:00Lessons Learned: Caring for your Palette<p>"Does your chewing gum loose it's flavor on the bedpost overnight?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Blowing_bubble_gum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="600" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Blowing_bubble_gum.jpg" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jim McCluskey from Everett, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>That use to be a line from a funny little song many years ago. </p><p>Well, I recently read a post that you can leave paint on your palette, if you plan on coming back to it. Even if it is the next day. Just put some Saran Wrap over the palette to protect the paint and keep it from drying out.</p><p>A word on this concept.</p><p>NO.</p><p>So yesterday I painted, and I put what might be considered a bit too much paint on my palette. How much should you put on? A have read in a number of posts that, especially for those starting out, only put about a capful on our palette. If you need more - then you can squeeze out more. On the other hand, it is kind of disappointing to watch a big splotch of Titanium White, Prussian Blue, Cad Yellow and Vandyke Brown being scraped off into the trash.</p><p>Wanna know what is even more disappointing? Spending 15 minutes scraping dried Titanium White, Prussian Blue, Cad Yellow and Vandyke Brown off a palette once it has dried.</p><p>Yes, I probably made a couple mistakes in trying this concept out. But to be sure - it isn't a concept I will be trying again anytime in the near future.</p><p>Im here to make mistakes - so you don't have to.</p><p>And no, I didn't take a picture of 14 shades of paint dried atop my large expensive palette. You will just have to trust me that it happened.</p>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-42244191049240584072023-02-05T13:41:00.005+00:002023-02-05T22:17:30.247+00:00Getting Started: Consumables and Other Supplies<p> Painting can be an expensive hobby. And, when discussing equipment (outside of the easel probably the single largest expense) I will discuss obtaining sets. You can however start by purchasing only what you need, taking the minimalistic approach. But this will cover the remaining items.</p><p>Brushes and Knives. </p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B013MJ2QWK&asins=B013MJ2QWK&linkId=fb98bc8a47d5f548c5fa1eedd28ef1a6&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><p>One of the things that Bob Ross emphasises for this approach is the use of natural hair brushes. There are a variety to choose from, but I am going to stick with the Ross Brand. These brushes are actually marketed under the Ross brand but made by another company, Martin F Webber.</p><p>A full landscape set of Ross brushes is available, amazing enough, through my Amazon link - but is of course available from a number of other sources as well. The full set consists of 2 pallet knives for mixing colors and application to the canvas, a two inch brush, one inch brush - bla bla bla. I will let Bob explain in his episodes. It is important to note that when it comes to cleaning these bruses DO NOT use water. Use paint thinner. I have read on various sites that water can be used - but others note (and as I have discovered and can confirm) water cleaning of natural hair brushes can lead to damage. Of course you can risk it and simply be a good patron returning here to order more. What exactly happens? Hmm well think hair product commercials and the Frizzy Hair comments. I am no brush engineer but I did stay at a Holiday In Express once. So if you don't mind "split ends" which could result in the paint being 'cut' by your brush, or having to constantly trim your brush, or your brush quickly degrading. Just use the paint thinner.</p><p>For example, my first two inch brush after only a dozen paintings. Cleaned with water.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFjhMWAmupclQIZwsB6DQi92elXjOA3-Kne_ICHkoV23fplb0BRXZX9tAFYyzMVmgrI743rJzdttM1V7EQME1vbXVfkjMpWxZL7BN3IbQnLZ5arazppWS6Y5B2xqSSvNLqda69sfQFOQ-vXxYqfb8WMts53i_l4-tQRymRSrGngmW2GN_14MIdj0gTg/s4032/9746AF4A-5812-4B65-9350-02DB63353126.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFjhMWAmupclQIZwsB6DQi92elXjOA3-Kne_ICHkoV23fplb0BRXZX9tAFYyzMVmgrI743rJzdttM1V7EQME1vbXVfkjMpWxZL7BN3IbQnLZ5arazppWS6Y5B2xqSSvNLqda69sfQFOQ-vXxYqfb8WMts53i_l4-tQRymRSrGngmW2GN_14MIdj0gTg/s320/9746AF4A-5812-4B65-9350-02DB63353126.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<p>Paing Brush Drying Rack.</p><p><br /><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09GZ7H8MH&asins=B09GZ7H8MH&linkId=857b47a000591d593e89e98a2b457c6d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p><p>After a number of purchases ... I mean reviewing options ... I settled on this one. Its inexpensive, and works. What else can I say?</p><p>You are going to want to hang your brushes to try, after cleaning them. Otherwise, well refer to the picture above of my 2" brush.</p><p>Paint Thinner.</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07YYN7R4B&asins=B07YYN7R4B&linkId=f67656aaaecef418694bf2a180be42ca&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p>
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<p>Of course you can use Bob Ross paint thinner, which I primarily use but in a pinch I will also use Mona Lisa by Speedball. Primarily based on availablility, my poor planning and whichever I can get faster. I will note that it appears - to me - that the Bob Ross paint thinner does a better job at setteling solids when it comes to recycling the thinner. Which I will discuss later.</p><p>NOTES:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>As with any chemicals - KEEP OUT OF REACH of children, pets, etc. Take your precautions.</li><li>Don't mix thinners in the same container. I cannot say anything bad will happen, but other web sites say this is really no bueno. Keep your thinners separate.</li></ul><p></p><p>Cleaning Bucket.</p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000CSSASE&asins=B000CSSASE&linkId=a9e23951960c43c890d5ba5ecc188d6e&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><p>You will need something to put your paint thinner in, so that you can clean out your brushes. Why not use the Bob Ross bucket? It comes with a handy metal screen to scrub your brush against and the bucket conveniently fits into the cleaning bucket holder supplied with the Bob Ross Easel (see the easel blog)</p><p>One Gallon Freezer Bags</p><p>What? Not a Bob Ross Product? Well this is where the tips and tricks come into play. Bob Ross doesan't have a branded freezer bag- but luckily there is a good one from <a href="https://amzn.to/3RxrAEa">Amazon</a> (sniker). Who could see that coming?</p><p>I learned from a new friend that if put a resealable 1 gallon freezer bag into the Bob Ross Thinner bucket it fits perfectly. Then put the metal brush scrubber inside that, then add your paint thinner. When you are done painting you can 'zip' closed the bag. Yes, the bucket comes with a sealable lid but just easier to zip the bag closed. This prevents evaporation of the thinner and, as previously stated - is just easier.</p><p>Then, when you need to replace the paint thinner (or recycle it) you just open the bag, remove the brush scrubber and recycle the thinner, or dispose of the entire bag itself (PROPERLY). You have now saved yourself the step of having to clean out your paint thiner bucket.</p>
<p>Nitrile Gloves.</p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B09JGPVMBB&asins=B09JGPVMBB&linkId=a411719ef5434dadc9bf9a97b51b8a6b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>
<p>Chemicals are toxic boys and girls, even if they are odorless. I need XL but find some that fit you and wear them when handeling paints and cleaners.</p><p>Paints</p>
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B013MGLRVY&asins=B013MGLRVY&linkId=35609c4efeb1da2f2d36cc62cf2e70c6&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><p>I started with Bob Ross paints, but you can use others. However you need to make sure (as Bob repeatedly says in his shows) for the Alla Prima (wet on wet method) you need a firm paint. So I recommend starting with Ross brand, then possibly expanding your horizons. I will discuss other brand sI have used later.</p><p>You can buy them individually, or as a full set - in small or large amounts. I recommend starting out with the small size. Then if you really get into it - the large.</p><p>Liquid Clear, White, and Black</p><p>Bob Ross uses the Alla Prima method, also known as wet-on-wet. This means that the canvas needs to be wet, or prepared, before you begin painting. There are three primary underpants that he uses for this:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JHV3cP" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HBchpB" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3X8vTH4">Liquid Black</a></li></ul><div>Along with these liquid (or magic) Clear, White and Black are Bob Ross Gessos. Gesso is used to prepare, or prime the canvas before you start to paint. Now, I use a low cost canvas sourced from my local art store. These come pre-primed, so I do not have to gesso them. However, there may be times when you do need to gesso a canvas. For example, if you are creating a painting that requires black canvas and all you have is white, then you would prime it with a black gesso.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DK3AIh" target="_blank">White Gesso</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DK3AIh" target="_blank">Grey Gesso</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DK3AIh" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>The idea being you can use these for different affects. I will let him exlain those effects to you in his own videos. But essentially they make it easy to apply the paints, move the paints, and even mix the paints directly on the canvas. </div><p></p>
<p>A Pallet.</p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000NBAQSC&asins=B000NBAQSC&linkId=62d3f122a5a18e34f14361f222b5ffb4&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><p>Bob ross has a nice large clear pallet. But you of course can use whatever pallet you wish. I would stay away from anything absorbant, such as wood. The bad news (Full disclosure) at the time of this writing the prices on Amazon for this item are, well excessive. But check back. It could just be someone trying to jack up the price due to limited availability.</p><p>Now, when it comes to cleaning this item remember that paints and thinners are chemicals so you don't want to flush them or wash them down the drain. What do you do? I used my paint knives to first remove all the excess paint then using paper towels and paint thinner cleaned the rest. What a mess. Then my friend told me to use Baby Wipes. I found a brand that I like, and have been very pleased with ...</p><p>Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wipes</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=gilsmacsite-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07C8HHXDP&asins=B07C8HHXDP&linkId=ccacbd7df42fa8c0af73b8a24567fafd&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></p><p>What is really nice about these is they are rought textured on one side which really makes swift work of removing oils from the pallet. Amazing when compared to the other brands.</p><p>Ok, enough for now. There are other items - but they can be detailed in another section. This one is gotten much longer than I desired. </p>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-23259819945139508462023-02-05T11:26:00.001+00:002023-02-05T11:28:39.361+00:00It’s All About the Happy Little … Bucks?<p>Mr. Ross had a number of catch phrases, happy little trees, probably what he is most known for but also - happy little bucks.</p><p>There are a number of places to obtain information, and equipment - but as I near retirement age I would hope that you would be so kind as to support my happy little retirement fund. So, should you choose to dip your feet into this hobby - please consider using the links I present here to procure your supplies. </p><p>If the viewers are so gracious - once hitting a 100 billion dollar sales mark per quarter as generated by my links - I will begin to earn a modest commission, perhaps even enough to procure a happy little tube of paint.</p><p>With that, I thank you.</p><p><br /></p>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-47388172755172590752023-02-04T13:51:00.039+00:002023-02-19T16:27:51.941+00:004 February 2023 Assignment: S02E06 - Black River<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Effort</h3><div>Another black canvas effort. I like these. I think they turnout pretty good.</div><div><br /></div><div>For this one I also used a trick my friend told me about - apply 1" painter's tape around the edges before painting. It accomplishes a couple things.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It provides an edge for framing - so you can be sure everything is visible once framed</li><li>It provides an edge that, if you need to stack paintings - will protect the content while stacking</li><li>It helps eliminate paint buildup on the canvas around the frame backing</li></ul><div>So while not used in the video or book - I decided to try this taping process.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Again I like the sky - but I think if I were to attempt this one again, and I probably will, I would try to keep the clouds straight instead of moving both up and down as well as from left to right.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think the trees continue to improve and I like the reflections I achieved in this one along with the small path.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first black canvas for which I applied liquid clear. It didn't take as well as the liquid white does - and I didn't learn until later that after applying liquid clear on a black gesso'd canvas, Bob wipes it down with a paper towel. (Note for future, remove excess under paint with a towel)</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLH39sxysyWtKaNN0imAXYteHfSDV-n0FXaTQkgeOMsIvBcxD5aEvX_bpj4I5ft9Riowcp7cWcDJ3lzw_yARa-O2MGPyDRr6rhMUPjJfapEpB4kFE5waLT0FfVBWL2dP5aw5Us1w3us2fywqJd5oanhxuSU1pHDDHhgnq5cQYIJYm22uDT4gHLe3kCnw/s4032/0F9FC764-FCA8-4A14-A58B-50A98B2965BD.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLH39sxysyWtKaNN0imAXYteHfSDV-n0FXaTQkgeOMsIvBcxD5aEvX_bpj4I5ft9Riowcp7cWcDJ3lzw_yARa-O2MGPyDRr6rhMUPjJfapEpB4kFE5waLT0FfVBWL2dP5aw5Us1w3us2fywqJd5oanhxuSU1pHDDHhgnq5cQYIJYm22uDT4gHLe3kCnw/w640-h480/0F9FC764-FCA8-4A14-A58B-50A98B2965BD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">S02E06 - Black River<br />(c) 4 February 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Thanks for viewing!</div><div><br /></div>
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<div>- Gil</div>
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<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV software)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3>
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li>
<ul>
<li>1 Black Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><ul><li>Black gesso if starting with a white canvas</li></ul>
<li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul>
<li>Paints</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRApTD" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li>
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<li>Clean-Up</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li>
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</div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-18572135089318710342023-01-28T13:49:00.033+00:002023-02-12T23:40:50.547+00:0028 January 2023 Assignment: S02E05 - Autumn Splendor<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Effort</h3><div>This weeks project would allow me to focus on trees and foreground. Something I am in desperate need of.</div><div><br /></div><div>Again Bob uses a 2" brush - which I have not yet ventured into since I use a smaller canvas. So heavy on the 1" bursh, knife work and the fan brush.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think I made large progress regarding the threes, inclusive of trunks, branches and leaves. I am also pretty pleased with the bark work on the Birch. Now I believe in this painting Mr. Ross uses a tool to make lots of branches. If I had to describe it I would say it looks a bit like a Phaser from the Original Star Trek series.</div><div><br /></div><div>After some research, and many folks were asking about this paint phaser, one reader responded that it was a 1980s Bicycle Miniature Grease Gun. Of course, everyone is looking for one - and they are nowhere to be found. If you cannot picture what this thing looks like - just take your standard calk gun, shrink it down to something that is only a couple inches long - then make it look kinda cool (I guess).</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway - I felt good doing this one, I thought I was making great progress (which feels great, you know - success breeds success) and it was a good day. Again, I seemed to be on point.</div><div><br /></div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PyEdSPEASO2Tfg_hd7FJfE0LmXcFzT3u6vu3zWSluLWclfVGUWhh3Ff3kANh9zv0a3PZB7QkA8YO8l6QUkwSVx7AOBdI7SznnoI2OfQu3NicA3sLIQabfBRqoNBsOwx-kbYo4RrXI2KLX_XE8t7v-zYNtyiLbMOr7v-rZ9q7eRXyRVx4GKPD-UimxA/s4032/F6AE66AE-FD8C-4CA8-9FA0-A461F6022568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PyEdSPEASO2Tfg_hd7FJfE0LmXcFzT3u6vu3zWSluLWclfVGUWhh3Ff3kANh9zv0a3PZB7QkA8YO8l6QUkwSVx7AOBdI7SznnoI2OfQu3NicA3sLIQabfBRqoNBsOwx-kbYo4RrXI2KLX_XE8t7v-zYNtyiLbMOr7v-rZ9q7eRXyRVx4GKPD-UimxA/w640-h480/F6AE66AE-FD8C-4CA8-9FA0-A461F6022568.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Autumn Splendor<br />(c) 28 January 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for viewing.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>
<span><a name='more'></a></span>
<div>
<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV software)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li>
<ul>
<li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li>
<li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul>
<li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Clean-Up</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul>
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</div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-58140264419610608282023-01-27T21:58:00.013+00:002023-02-12T23:31:07.553+00:0027Jan 2023 Practice<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Effort</h3><div>Just playing a bit today. Wanted to work on the evergreens using the fan brush, but as you can see they simply weren't working for me. So I through in a grassy plain, a little walkway and some water.</div><div><br /></div><div>I suppose I could have attempted a cabin in the field. But that wasn't the point for this canvas. It was an attempt to loosen up the brush - which failed.</div><div><br /></div><div>At least I got some canvas time in so there is that.</div><div><br /></div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApDDHMHJNiYOg1-myPwmdPh4UYFo0ZWdSX_MGCEXPV3JArJqk31kSoJscXCKWTQua6GytTy-yIj3P8sgPIUl91I9DiqafIpCKrhE7vcAByiFnmKJ6u4KypkXFlCmfpeZeqMPWw9w58diMTngsCFrcAHs5pOT3bIARXGK3Bx2jiED_mCxg21-Slokafw/s4032/D3CDFC7E-DBEB-4F99-BF17-A4EB9D32FF65.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApDDHMHJNiYOg1-myPwmdPh4UYFo0ZWdSX_MGCEXPV3JArJqk31kSoJscXCKWTQua6GytTy-yIj3P8sgPIUl91I9DiqafIpCKrhE7vcAByiFnmKJ6u4KypkXFlCmfpeZeqMPWw9w58diMTngsCFrcAHs5pOT3bIARXGK3Bx2jiED_mCxg21-Slokafw/w640-h480/D3CDFC7E-DBEB-4F99-BF17-A4EB9D32FF65.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Practice<br />(c) 27 Jan 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br />- Gil</div>
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<div>
<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>My own warped mind</li>
</ul>
<h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li>
<ul>
<li>1 Canvas (8x10)</li>
<li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul>
<li>Paints</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xj3j62" target="_blank">Liquid Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YdRpM6" target="_blank">White Gesso</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRApTD" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFNLeU" target="_blank">Phthalo Blue</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YgYKKQ" target="_blank">Midnight Black</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKnFCa" target="_blank">Mountain Mixture</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li>
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<li>Clean-Up</li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
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</div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-82490952426188098732023-01-21T13:48:00.047+00:002023-02-12T23:27:13.404+00:0021 January 2023 Assignment: S02E04 - Shades of Grey<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Effort</h3><div>Ok, another project with a man-made object, the infamous cabin. Nope, not ready for that. I am still working straight lines, shrubs etc. So - skipping it.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, a limited paint canvas. Your standard black and white. Love it.</div><div><br /></div><div>That being said, the grey is actually a mix of Prussian Blue and Van Dyke Brown. Doesn't that actually make this a color painting?</div><div><br /></div><div>This one was fun again. My sky turned out well, and even though a couple of the mountain face elements are fairly flat - I am really happy with both the paint breaks and the shading. So I must have been on my day with this one.</div><div><br /></div><div>My water also turned out nice and I am really happy with the reflections.</div><div><br /></div><div>The part I am displeased with is the same as always. My evergreens in the distance look a little like a picket fence and my fan brush is a bit stiff so ...</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiMyls67eAazFubyv9aqk_Bx3qR2HM3NF5HA9ZJQwhe3WlpxM6V_ldqdWbtGpiRHy0dstK-Z4qDpK4bX3DJiRKEdXRKMaDki6VH0XAYxzGI-WNrczq6erPzx5m523BYvcnWqXe6E_Ih6E6l5M5TG0EfP3pgCGiJg9x0mQ_fK0cMfk1BPKIAFWkpLkOg/s4032/AA79586F-D954-4176-9572-778850E62960.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiMyls67eAazFubyv9aqk_Bx3qR2HM3NF5HA9ZJQwhe3WlpxM6V_ldqdWbtGpiRHy0dstK-Z4qDpK4bX3DJiRKEdXRKMaDki6VH0XAYxzGI-WNrczq6erPzx5m523BYvcnWqXe6E_Ih6E6l5M5TG0EfP3pgCGiJg9x0mQ_fK0cMfk1BPKIAFWkpLkOg/w640-h480/AA79586F-D954-4176-9572-778850E62960.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shades of Grey<br />(c) 21 Jan 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>
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<div>On the other hand, I think my foreground is much improved so in the end, I not only had a good time but I am pleased with the results. This is my second limited color - perhaps that is going to end up being my strong suit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Strangely, if you look in the book - this painting is in color with a blue sky and bluish water. Hmm.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil </div>
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<div>
<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV software)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li>
<ul>
<li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li>
<li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul>
<li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKnFCa" target="_blank">Mountain Mixture</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Clean-Up</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul>
</ul></ul>
</div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-13657377777105128852023-01-15T13:47:00.028+00:002023-02-17T20:53:06.004+00:0015 January 2023 Assignment: S02E03 - Ebony Sea<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Effort</h3><div>This was a fun painting that had some elements I liked and felt I was ready to learn. Eventually there is a seascape from my childhood I would like to try, so ... lets get started.</div><div><br /></div><div>I started having issues with the sky right off the bat. Probably another issue of too much liquid white. So my sun is a bit lopsided.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then I had problems with the horizon and waves coming from multiple directions.</div><div><br /></div><div>The wave in the center I couldn't get under control.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think I did much better on the foreground, and varying shades of the rocks, the brushes are getting better and I actually like the tree here.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I have a couple areas I need to work on. No problem. I will have lots of opportunity in the future for working on these items.</div>
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFPXvg91L6WoovlTsWPn7bxl1wh1nbL5UFwt_lVWwBxJScgAF1vVpTFQzTykUzjDbMtnqSk5YBpvC4rzv5WrMYvwddcYP6dhs-nM-9PkFbS3lRgi2z_tmi_lJHUy_psNMtMfCAuZFDipp9q6CAzZn1fiVWU96AFXZhVCijMTmp_yQXfB5U4EByOdJPA/s4032/IMG_7067.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFPXvg91L6WoovlTsWPn7bxl1wh1nbL5UFwt_lVWwBxJScgAF1vVpTFQzTykUzjDbMtnqSk5YBpvC4rzv5WrMYvwddcYP6dhs-nM-9PkFbS3lRgi2z_tmi_lJHUy_psNMtMfCAuZFDipp9q6CAzZn1fiVWU96AFXZhVCijMTmp_yQXfB5U4EByOdJPA/w640-h480/IMG_7067.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ebony Sea<br />(c) 15 Jan 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div> - Gil</div>
<span><a name='more'></a></span>
<div>
<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV software)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li>
<ul>
<li>1 Black Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li>
<li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul>
<li>Paints</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRApTD" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a> (if starting with a white canvas)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFNLeU" target="_blank">Phthalo Blue</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a> (B) (T)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a> (V)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a> (B)</li><li>Permanent Red (V)</li>
</ul>
<li>Clean-Up</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul>
</ul></ul><div><div>NOTES: </div><div><ol><li>In the video series he appears to use Burnt Umber (V) while in the books he uses Dark Sienna (B). </li><li>In the video series he uses Permanent Red (V) in the books he uses Bright Red (B). Permanent Red does not appear to be available from Bob Ross Inc as of this date.</li><li>Also I have added a note for Transparent or Semi-Transparent (T) colors</li></ol></div></div>
</div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-29568772649383602122023-01-08T13:46:00.053+00:002023-02-17T21:17:50.733+00:008 January 2023 Assignment: S02E02 - Winter Sun<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Assignment
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<div>
I have to say that I was not excited about this effort. First of all I had never seen a scene so full of red. That is until a day or two after I completed it and then, one morning I walked outside with the pup - and there it was. Bright as day nearly every tree in our neighborhood lit up in deep reds as if they were on fire.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0tJ4R8nIUlLn33gFu806bwgzHxYw8aV05fEUq7NVsnzFF4_rJfHPlKxkFq_oa1j2KHrDIkEk7ZBl0g1IUOfBJT4BvCTFGPPDNRWsThmUuSXFViHt2VyHWmBMRTFktdLF1xD071kbvlePLlRiJaQ_PFPdJz4DP3X_Tpu23Mr70GZG5M-uA4iQCxvdVA/s4032/IMG_7021.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0tJ4R8nIUlLn33gFu806bwgzHxYw8aV05fEUq7NVsnzFF4_rJfHPlKxkFq_oa1j2KHrDIkEk7ZBl0g1IUOfBJT4BvCTFGPPDNRWsThmUuSXFViHt2VyHWmBMRTFktdLF1xD071kbvlePLlRiJaQ_PFPdJz4DP3X_Tpu23Mr70GZG5M-uA4iQCxvdVA/w400-h300/IMG_7021.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Now I have to tell you right up front - and I know you will be shocked - this is not one of my paintings. This is actually a poorly shot picture using my iPhone.</div><div><br /></div><div>I know I know - hard to believe but it's true. I did not paint this image. I painted the one below.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhllPP9WOPMU_p2yFTygx6ElCwV-B6Wz-YIZBdhzKAOhinJr3-mo0SnBQksxcxpu7CCsRFEoSHnjJ24EpXI_6Q0e8T4c4cOstDmtl4ilPsfTKCCCkT1y0c3R7gLsJgaiZHXoeZV2LNg4WaIVl_agEFjTiPitEQ6RYqFYJo4wWi-4Cg_VC1ELGA8n6QyYQ/s4032/IMG_7065.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhllPP9WOPMU_p2yFTygx6ElCwV-B6Wz-YIZBdhzKAOhinJr3-mo0SnBQksxcxpu7CCsRFEoSHnjJ24EpXI_6Q0e8T4c4cOstDmtl4ilPsfTKCCCkT1y0c3R7gLsJgaiZHXoeZV2LNg4WaIVl_agEFjTiPitEQ6RYqFYJo4wWi-4Cg_VC1ELGA8n6QyYQ/w640-h480/IMG_7065.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Sun<br />(c) 8 January 2023 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>My problems with painting begin with too much yellow for the sun, which once I began blending into the blue sky resulted in ... some shade of green I couldn't seem to get out of. Well, I guess if this were taken on the Pluto one might be able to argue a green sky - but then explaining away the trees and lake might be a tiny issue.</div><div><br /></div><div>The detailed viewer will notice I didn't include Dark Sienna in the list of paints but I did include Burnt Umber. Thats because the Dark Sienna wasn't included in the book supplies and he uses Burnt Umber in the videos. When setting up my paints I didn't catch the discrepancy and it threw me into total brain lock when he mentioned Burnt Umber in the video. Huh? What was that? OMG, I'm lost - what do I do now? PAUSE PAUSE STOP THE TAPE!</div><div><br /></div><div>In any case this was a fun romp with less mud mixing, better sticks and even one remnant of a man-made object almost center front, a decaying fence line with only 2 poles left, on of which will be gone soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>The tree trunks are looking better in my opinion but the branches still need work.</div><div><br /></div><div>The important thing is I believe I am improving and I am still having fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div><div><br /></div>
<span><a name='more'></a></span>
<div>
<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV software)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3>
<div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul>
<li>Paints</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a> (T)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a> (V)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HI36n9" target="_blank">Indian Yellow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a> (B)</li><li>Permanent Red (V)</li>
</ul>
<li>Clean-Up</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul>
</ul></ul><div><div>NOTES: </div><div><ol><li>In the video series he appears to use Burnt Umber (V) while in the books he uses Dark Sienna (B). </li><li>In the video series he uses Permanent Red (V) in the books he uses Bright Red (B). Permanent Red does not appear to be available from Bob Ross Inc as of this date.</li><li>Also I have added a note for Transparent or Semi-Transparent (T) colors</li></ol></div></div>
</div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-77322535401320283172022-12-28T13:45:00.026+00:002023-02-12T20:13:48.578+00:0028 December 2022 Assignment: Purple Sky<p>This was another painting session with a friend. This time around he got to chose the subject matter. We set forth attempting to use a photograph as inspiration. Since it is a photograph and in order not to violate any copyright or ownership I will not publish the sources or inspirations for this session.</p><p>This week we used quite small canvas and a full palette attempting to re-create the colors presented. Now I don't think I did the original justice, but I think I came closer than any other work done to date. I am quite pleased with the effort - but would have liked to spend more time on it to flush out the forest.</p><p><br /></p><p>The result - a happy day painting with a friend, full of a couple laughs, and learning how to mix my own colors.</p><p>And since I wasn't taking notes - aside from the obvious removal of gesso's and Liquid Clear/Black, you get a full palette listing of paints this week.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3ahaR5nXyq5F2c8LSCl870YFOg8okF3EGLU4UL4ZbdyzPKOThb6E4tVc3Dy0-AXrt5N_LOhQywzQUxNcYSNBPfeolLFhZgKbvi2NvguBPsvgqy1qJnmaVJsFPpZjB_m4qLVqTHIh7Vvblr2rXo5hlji-G2RGVVlKd4BLobAhP203fF_ZkZCmdcXT5Q/s4032/IMG_7066.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3ahaR5nXyq5F2c8LSCl870YFOg8okF3EGLU4UL4ZbdyzPKOThb6E4tVc3Dy0-AXrt5N_LOhQywzQUxNcYSNBPfeolLFhZgKbvi2NvguBPsvgqy1qJnmaVJsFPpZjB_m4qLVqTHIh7Vvblr2rXo5hlji-G2RGVVlKd4BLobAhP203fF_ZkZCmdcXT5Q/w640-h480/IMG_7066.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purple Sky<br />(c) 28 December 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The lesson I learned this week - it is very important in which order to mix your paints. Light paints first then heavy. For example, pull out a bit of white - then add a bit of blue. Not the other way around. A strong color paint will take ALOT of a weaker paint to blend out. </p><p>Now you would think that should be obvious to anyone. But then again, as a kid I could only afford the 8 color box of crayons, and as a future Marine, I am sure I chose to eat them rather than color with them.</p><p>- Gil</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Unlisted</li></ul><h3><span><!--more--></span>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>Tools</li><ul><li>1 Canvas (8x10)</li><li><a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - for Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li></ul><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFNLeU" target="_blank">Phthalo Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YgYKKQ" target="_blank">Midnight Black</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKnFCa" target="_blank">Mountain Mixture</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HI36n9" target="_blank">Indian Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li><li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a></li></ul></ul></ul></div></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-44724088392042692602022-12-26T08:00:00.002+00:002023-02-17T20:49:08.641+00:0026 December 2022 Assignment: S02E01 - Meadow Lake<h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3>
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This episode is a typical Bob Ross landscape painting with a snow-covered
mountain scape in the distance, with both mid and foreground areas covered
trees, bushes and a water element.
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For the Mountain base, Mr. Ross miss a number of colors - but I cheat and
simply use the Mountain Mixture - so I have include a link for that paint in
the supplies section.
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As I may have mentioned before he also makes use of the 2" brush for certain
elements but I am not comfortable yet with that so I stick to the 1" landscape
brush and the #6 fan brush. Working with the 2" with be something I need
to do on my practice days - which seem to be far and few between now.
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Meadow Lake<br />(c) 26 December 2022 Gilbert Blankenship
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I think the sky in this one is a bit washed out, and a little bland. But
to me it does add the feeling of cold. Despite that I had some problems
with the mountains, I was able to get some decent shading in, reach the top
edge of the mountain form and caught some decent paint breaks. On the
down side I also head some pretty thick paint laid in that I just couldn't
seem to get off the mountain itself, and some small zones that took so little
paint that you can pretty much see the canvas tooth. I also had some
errant brush hairs give me some pain.
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Talking about brush hairs, my #6 fan is probably dying for a number of
reasons. Improper care being the primary reason. Cleaning with
paint soap and water apparently isn't good. So I am going to have to
order more. In fact, watching one live episode on PBS recently I noticed
in a brief shot that Bob uses a number of brushes during his painting.
And here all this time I thought he just had one of each that he
constantly cleaned. What a cheater. I feel so used!
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Ok, so this season I will buy brushes as I buy supplies until I think I have
enough. It will mean more "proper" cleaning - which I will try and
research.
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Back to the #6 Fan. It's current state is problematic since I used it so
heavily this session. So enough about that.
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Trees. I still (kind of) like my evergreens, and am working on improving
the trunks. As to the other trees and their trunks/branches - well ...
ok more work. It's not like I don't have plenty of sessions coming.
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I may have overdone the sticks a bit in this one, and my water ripples are not
level. All that said, I don't think its horrible. In fact I am
still having fun and I am seeing improvement. So - maybe I will just
keep going for a while.
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And in the mistakes department, I mislabeled the back with my china pencil as
S03E01. Great (sigh).
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And one last thought. New format. I have moved the thoughts about
the assignment above the list of supplies and associate links - and have
enlarged the results image. Let me know what you think.
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<div>- Gil</div>
<span><a name='more'></a></span>
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<h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>
Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel (check your smart TV
software)
</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xjPhqq" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Igne1i" target="_blank">DVD</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY" target="_blank">Book</a></li>
</ul>
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<span><!--more--></span>Materials:
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tools</li>
<ul>
<li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li>
<li>
<a href="2" Background Brush" target="_blank">2" Background Brush</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Landscape Brush</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a>
- for Detail
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Paints</li>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a> (T)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3JKnFCa" target="_blank">Mountain Mixture</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3XejHot" target="_blank">Dark Sienna</a> (T)(B)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ydna85" target="_blank">Burnt Umber</a> (V)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a> (T)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a> (T)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a> (T)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/40AlYwZ" target="_blank">Yellow Ochre</a>
</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a> (B)</li><li>Permanent Red (V)</li>
</ul>
<li>Clean-Up</li>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a>
</li>
<li>Mason Jars for filtering Thinner</li>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/40ODwWe" target="_blank">Small - 32 ounces</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3XlnhNr" target="_blank">Large - 1 Gallon</a>
</li>
</ul>
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</ul><div><div>NOTES: </div><div><ol><li>In the video series he appears to use Burnt Umber (V) while in the books he uses Dark Sienna (B). </li><li>In the video series he uses Permanent Red (V) in the books he uses Bright Red (B). Permanent Red does not appear to be available from Bob Ross Inc as of this date. </li><li>Also I have added a note for Transparent or Semi-Transparent (T) colors</li></ol></div></div>
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Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-68840178361405885292022-12-26T02:00:00.000+00:002023-02-12T19:35:57.443+00:00Starting Season 2 Ideas<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Ideas</h3>
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Think man! Think. There has to be some ideas to improve. Yes,
spend more - that's the answer.
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I put a smart TV in my 'studio' as I call it. It's not a horrible room.
But it has pushed aside the model train I have been working on.
/Frown. Another hobby shoved to the side.
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Anyway - the studio isn't horrible. It's enough room for me to paint,
but it lacks something. Something I would classify as 'organization.'
So I set forth to organize.
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Over the coming weeks I would make a number of upgrades including the Smart TV
from a local electronics store. This would allow me to play back videos
of The Joy of Painting AND pause, rewind, and replay all while getting paint
all over the TV Remote. A wonderful plan - that - needed more planning
apparently.
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Later on I discovered that if I put an Amazon echo in the room, I could
control the TV playback (via built in Fire TV) by having a simple
conversation. NICE! Here is an example:
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<div><span> Me: Hey Amazon </span></div>
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<span><span> Dot: </span>Bing!</span>
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<span><span> Me: P</span>ause</span>
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<div><span> Dot: . . . </span></div>
<div> Me: Hey Amazon </div>
<div> Dot: Bing!</div>
<div>
Me: Pause<span><span> TV</span></span>
</div>
<div>
<span> Dot: Do you want me to buy a new TV from Amazon?</span
><br />
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<div>
<span><span> Me: No</span><br /></span>
<span><span> Dot: Bing!</span><br /></span>
<span><span> Me: Hey Amazon</span><br /></span>
<span><span> Dot: Bing!</span><br /></span>
<span><span> Me: Pause TV</span><br /></span>
<span><span> Dot: Would you like to find a Tee-Pee?</span ><br /></span>
<span><span> Me: No</span></span>
<span><span> Dot: Ok, if you would like to buy a TV just say 'Hey Amazon, buy Tee-Pee</span><br /></span>
<span><span> Me - grabbing remote with paint filled hands and manually rewinding the video.</span><br /></span>
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<div>Apparently this process needs a little work.</div>
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I purchased a self standing, portable
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From this peg board I began hanging my supplies. This works much better
than my previous foray into Brush Organizers, Oil Organizers and all other
sorts of "Organizers" that reviews say are the end-all be-all product.
Meh!
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This turned out to be one of the better ideas. It gives me plenty of
vertical storage and everything is easy to see. As you can see in this
shot I have room for clean brushes, a vertical drying rack, paper towels,
inspirational photo, marking pens, recycling supplies, and paints.
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It does have minor issues. It has to be semi-folded to stand. I
tried putting some feet on it but it just didn't work. So a little bend
on the end and it's stable enough for government work. And, if the day
ever comes when I want to head out to the local arts fair - I already have a
single display unit.
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Things that didn't work included the
<a href="https://amzn.to/40Qk4s7" target="_blank"
>Mezzo Artist Paint and Brush Holder.</a
> Nothing against this unit. It has plenty of storage, is easily
assembled and fairly low cost. The footprint wasn't right for my setup
and the brush holder 'holes' were not quite right for me.
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I also attempted my own home made version for some brushes, that I still use
today. Specifically the ones that are too thin for the peg board.
Simple, cheap and made from materials I already had floating around.
A couple 1x2 pieces of board screwed together with a number of 1/2 inch
drilled holes.
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I have migrated from a set of Scrubs to a simple white lab coat I procured
from the local Scrubs dealer. Quicker to get in and out of. I keep
the full set of scrubs for colder days. I am in the basement so it gets
extra chilly down there.
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I have to say that the use of wet wipes has been a god send in the realm of
cleanup! It not only takes a minute or two and I am done with the
palette.
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I spent most of season 1 using water to clean my brushes (and other materials)
and this was not a good idea. My first set, while not useless, are
showing wear of water. Natural brushes apparently do not like that.
So now - I use only thinner, towels and such.
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I also spent most of season 1 cleaning my brushes throughout the painting
session with paint thinner. I surmised that this might be part of my mud
mixing problem - assuming that by the time I neared the end of the painting
(and thus the upper layers of paint) that there was just so much thinner in
the brush hairs I couldn't get any success. SO starting season 2 I would
have additional brushes to swap out during color changes.
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Yup, I would have more brushes to clean at the end, but hopefully I would have
more success as well.
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<div>You be the judge.</div>
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I am also using a technique to help firm up the paint a bit. My friend
told me about setting out the paints to dry a bit before starting to paint.
You can use a paper towel with the edge set next to the paint directly
on your palette - or pre-stage your paints on a piece of cardboard for a bit.
You may have noticed I procure a lot of supplies from Amazon - so the
disposable cardboard supply is no problem.
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Here are a couple shots that indicate just how much oil can be drawn out in
only a minute or two.
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In this style of painting Bob Ross repeatedly talks about the need for firm
paint and I find some of the paints to be a bit oily. Note in the bottom
picture the Cadmium Yellow, Bright Red, and Prussian Blue. After only a
short period the cardboard is showing signs of oil. I typically try and
wait about half an hour before using a Knife to move the points to my palette.
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You will also not that my palette is marked, using a label maker. The
labels are taped to the back side of the Palette facing up. This way I
can distinguish (in my old age) the Burnt Umber from Van Dyke Brown - and so
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Finally am running out of wall space in the house. And yet, I cannot
bring myself to throw any out. I did send one off as a Christmas gift -
and I am here to tell you I will have to sell some of these before I use UPS
cross country again. I don't regret it. But, the price tag was a
bit of a shocker.
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Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-81122074412982335562022-12-25T11:18:00.000+00:002023-02-12T19:34:02.025+00:00Season 1 Review<h2 style="text-align: left;">A quick index of my work for Season 1</h2><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/4-october-2022-assignment-joy-of.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKEpYkFHWcDr2tvoQcG2t9EKoBCvJOl8l4blsptxuf5bRDnoKnOYy2yBIEpbUF_PKcoqFIOgH-qjYtsWhG3DHrTOwRQjKrXPDF9bYLb7Zs-RVmUMt7NMAazY-xH2yYT6U0WJ6LMALxujbqcRzYGHs09otcJILuCjfsLKVoBxUMewLwb8QdWd6cS6sDQ/w400-h300/809CF3A6-45D5-4A77-BF19-757E74285B74.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/4-october-2022-assignment-joy-of.html" target="_blank"><span face="Ubuntu, sans-serif" style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #eeeeee; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: italic;">A Walk In The Woods </span><br style="caret-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #eeeeee; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: italic;" /><span face="Ubuntu, sans-serif" style="background-color: black; caret-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #eeeeee; font-size: 17.6px; font-style: italic;">(c) 4 October 22 Gilbert Blankenship</span></a></td></tr></tbody>
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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/17-december-2022-assignment-s01e12.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUqQBcRDBNzjygviOMqzWc8fiLN-8j-ADOb-Fb89hPUTRgIbe01v6yt04W95yVsHe08LW9r-1BL-IGJc_mTnDMNYMnPCaL9Q7E2GBYhRYSjd6oI0UJs2ToNkXobOarp7Rx_XGQDV7h8jNkHIe27VLM2jMpIFm6PcbI4a6AhKs0TXQTykFRXqz_Nijew/w400-h300/IMG_7050.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/17-december-2022-assignment-s01e12.html" target="_blank">Snowfall<br />(c)17 December 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/24-december-2022-assignment-s01e13.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz8NJhmht9UTs6f751B3Tdv130MG2PXwdh1dxrcUX_wSHHMRBafSG3peC7L1rGbEv9pKR1wPNCtWhF1TCKDwj3glD36c2UbxU2sdyEOenmtAX8f-RSk3hnb4xF-a4Ij_MVc_3jeCPW-vROF15thEBzFZ8VCHE-1hf0Z9aV1wyf_vmXVt3pyoFACepOQ/w400-h300/IMG_7051.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/24-december-2022-assignment-s01e13.html" target="_blank">Final Reflections<br />(c) 24 December 2022</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Lessons Learned</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Start with small amounts of paint on the palette. Some sites say only about a capful per color.</li><ul><li>You can always add a little more from the tube - but getting excess back in the tube once your done painting is, for some reason, quite difficult.</li></ul><li>Work from the top down and from far to near</li><li>Plan your layout. Think about the four zones on the canvas/. You can remember them with the mnemonic Have Some More Fun</li><ul><li>Sky</li><li>Horizon</li><li>Mid-ground</li><li>Foreground</li></ul><li>Take your time, with lots of breaks. </li><ul><li>Step back and look.</li><li>Its easier to fix mistakes as they happen - than it is long after they happened</li><li>No mistake is unrecoverable. If all else fails - add another happy tree</li><li>Painting with a friend helps in this process. Discussions strike up, leading to breaks and talks about how to overcome issues as they arise. Plus you get instant feedback on your progress. I especially like the comments that began with:</li><ul><li>"What were you going for with this (points at area of painting)?" (Immediately harkening back to my attempts in 3d grade art I reply - "uhm failure?")</li><li>Or, </li><ul><li>Friend: Oh, you're one of those painters. </li><li>Me: Huh? </li><li>Friend: All your clouds are always in the center of the canvas.</li></ul></ul></ul><li>As you add more layers of paint</li><ul><li>thin the paint a little</li><ul><li>because - "a thinner paint sticks to a thicker paint"</li></ul><li>use a lighter touch </li><ul><li>because - there could be mud in them there colors</li></ul></ul><li>Having more than one of each kind of brush for the project, i.e. multiple 2" brushes is faster</li><ul><li>Less worry about having a <b>clean</b> brush when you change colors</li><li>Less worry about having a <b>dry</b> brush changing colors</li><ul><li>A paint brush full of thinner results in thinner paints (lol)</li></ul><li>Faster swapping between colors - since you might already have a brush that still has that mixture of green and yellow you want to use again</li></ul><li>Having a sense of humor, as well as adventure helps. If you cannot laugh (and learn) at (from) your mistakes, you can never truly rejoice in and enjoy your successes!</li><li>Be careful with your blending of color zones, because a blue sky blended into a yellow sun aura will identify as "green". And that's gonna take one heck of an "all-mighty" happy tree to cover that mistake!</li><li>Use a flat piece of cardboard as a staging pallet. This will help drain some excess oil from your paint. After a few minutes you can easily use a knife to transfer your (now) stiff oils to your palette.</li><li>Everyone "sees" differently. As a beginner, your paintings will not match the inspiration. But as you get better, so will your own interpretation of your inspiration.</li><li>Label and sign your paintings. </li><ul><li>But be careful. If using the back make sure your information won't show through the front</li><li>Remember - In a couple weeks, you may not remember anything about it if it isn't labeled.</li></ul></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1HLJ9tghoMrNJjbR9CtwmJphwmHlYW1iAdSlnrxKE-jz3LIfsea4RjV9OQefbqsxVUhoPVP8nUn7HSVs_UwwqHOsdtHHGZSlorMapTGU2XiH6H_CJuzCKqjkPeQ-y-N2O-_ukJJqqx9i1825-cl8g0vRHDRo3l3W3AR9E-k1Ew0v4mestiw29Iq_Cg/s4032/IMG_7062.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1HLJ9tghoMrNJjbR9CtwmJphwmHlYW1iAdSlnrxKE-jz3LIfsea4RjV9OQefbqsxVUhoPVP8nUn7HSVs_UwwqHOsdtHHGZSlorMapTGU2XiH6H_CJuzCKqjkPeQ-y-N2O-_ukJJqqx9i1825-cl8g0vRHDRo3l3W3AR9E-k1Ew0v4mestiw29Iq_Cg/w400-h300/IMG_7062.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Practice Session<br />(c) 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Take this gem for example. I know it was one of my practice sessions - just playing around but, I didn't take the time to label the back. So ... circa winter 2022. Other than that - who knows. I do recall that it was so far off from where I wanted to go I stopped half way through. </div></div><div><h2>Lessons Not Learned</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Palette, Pallet or Pallette?</li><li>How much liquid (insert color) is enough, or too much?</li><li>Why </li><ul><li>do you drive on a parkway, but park on a driveway?</li><li>do you drive under an overpass, but over an underpass?</li><li>when you send something by truck its a shipment; when it's sent by ship its cargo, and when you truck it goes by train?</li></ul></ul></div><div><ul></ul></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Bob Ross Books</h3><div>I like these. They are step by step instructions on how he created the painting. However, there is a caveat. The story goes that Mr. Ross painted 3 copies of each painting for each show. The first was a practice study and was used on set, off camera, as his reference. The second was live, and the third typically given to the station to sell during those fund raising periods. It is the third painting (if I understand correctly) that the books were published from. As such, the books do not always contain everything that you see on screen. For example - they may not contain a listing of all the paints he will use on screen. There are a couple ways to address this depending on how you approach 'the assignment'.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Just use one, not both book and video, as reference</li><li>Use both, but watch the video first and make notes in the book about any differences (like the use of Burnt Umber in the video - which isn't listed in the book)</li><li>Load your palette with all the paints each time, which could be wasteful (see above note about getting toothpaste, I mean oil, back in the tube).</li></ul></div><br />- Gil<br /><br />Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-62021534834125289202022-12-24T11:17:00.005+00:002023-02-11T21:49:00.820+00:0024 December 2022 Assignment: S01E13 - Final Reflections<h2>Under Construction</h2><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz8NJhmht9UTs6f751B3Tdv130MG2PXwdh1dxrcUX_wSHHMRBafSG3peC7L1rGbEv9pKR1wPNCtWhF1TCKDwj3glD36c2UbxU2sdyEOenmtAX8f-RSk3hnb4xF-a4Ij_MVc_3jeCPW-vROF15thEBzFZ8VCHE-1hf0Z9aV1wyf_vmXVt3pyoFACepOQ/s4032/IMG_7051.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSz8NJhmht9UTs6f751B3Tdv130MG2PXwdh1dxrcUX_wSHHMRBafSG3peC7L1rGbEv9pKR1wPNCtWhF1TCKDwj3glD36c2UbxU2sdyEOenmtAX8f-RSk3hnb4xF-a4Ij_MVc_3jeCPW-vROF15thEBzFZ8VCHE-1hf0Z9aV1wyf_vmXVt3pyoFACepOQ/w400-h300/IMG_7051.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final Reflections<br />(c) 24 December 2022</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>I notice in this one that the sky is fairly good and I like that at least some of the face had some pretty good break on it. I am playing with a shadows a little more in the mountains and I feel like I am improving here. But I missed a couple things in this painting. To me, I have too much white space in the ground. Sure, it could be snowfall but it just catches my eye a bit too much.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also notice I have returned to brick like tree leaves in a few areas. I will have to work on that next season.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-76138841223229888362022-12-17T11:16:00.008+00:002023-02-11T21:46:47.215+00:0017 December 2022 Assignment: S01E12 - Snowfall<h2>Under Construction</h2><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUqQBcRDBNzjygviOMqzWc8fiLN-8j-ADOb-Fb89hPUTRgIbe01v6yt04W95yVsHe08LW9r-1BL-IGJc_mTnDMNYMnPCaL9Q7E2GBYhRYSjd6oI0UJs2ToNkXobOarp7Rx_XGQDV7h8jNkHIe27VLM2jMpIFm6PcbI4a6AhKs0TXQTykFRXqz_Nijew/s4032/IMG_7050.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUqQBcRDBNzjygviOMqzWc8fiLN-8j-ADOb-Fb89hPUTRgIbe01v6yt04W95yVsHe08LW9r-1BL-IGJc_mTnDMNYMnPCaL9Q7E2GBYhRYSjd6oI0UJs2ToNkXobOarp7Rx_XGQDV7h8jNkHIe27VLM2jMpIFm6PcbI4a6AhKs0TXQTykFRXqz_Nijew/w400-h300/IMG_7050.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowfall<br />(c) 17 December 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>I think this is probably my best painting of the season so far. Even though I still cannot seem to get that paint to break, and my mountain faces are a bit flat - I like the perspective, the riverbank, the trees and the snowfall. So, I will take this one as a success.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-68760941331163642842022-12-11T11:16:00.007+00:002023-02-11T21:45:11.172+00:0011 December 2022 Assignment: S01E11 - Winter Glow<h2 style="text-align: left;"> Under Construction</h2><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3RCmeD4ikqCgtn6h64_ZWRguzDwDqGMMcDla65J3w6_K2dBRDdoofC6dU2GzUXZUItDRItKNNkSLtNpQ3MU8w-mP0kHnsMdGds4Q8FCAPZWtYIn3DQYDxnKW4ZPWXlcOCScag-ZEHFyxURjOrCBBROutkyN9gxDHefreCFyR-VpM7OXkk2dxVRbb8w/s4032/IMG_7049.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3RCmeD4ikqCgtn6h64_ZWRguzDwDqGMMcDla65J3w6_K2dBRDdoofC6dU2GzUXZUItDRItKNNkSLtNpQ3MU8w-mP0kHnsMdGds4Q8FCAPZWtYIn3DQYDxnKW4ZPWXlcOCScag-ZEHFyxURjOrCBBROutkyN9gxDHefreCFyR-VpM7OXkk2dxVRbb8w/w400-h300/IMG_7049.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Glow<br />(c) 11 December 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Now this is another one that isn't even close to the Bob Ross version. But it feels a little more like my childhood home back in the desert side of Washington. My brother says it reminds him of the Horse Heaven Hills, but to me it's more Rattlesnake Mountain. So if we are both seeing the same neck of the woods, even if those woods don't have many trees, I guess that's a good thing.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-2657845347018684332022-12-03T11:15:00.005+00:002023-02-11T21:42:16.252+00:003 December 2022 Assignment: S01E10 - Mountain Lake<h2 style="text-align: left;">Under Construction</h2><h3>Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://gilsstills.blogspot.com/2023/02/3-december-2022-assignment-s01e10.html" target="_blank"><u><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hxk5p4HtK2_FQvm6PrZzuNcyFnbybg-8mbNOuiP9qOUlFP2L0zHu0OZugM0o7tmfGf22ogB_n6pvAbAihX63_CiDaGKsLgllRS0gaIj-tOOSqWf5uI7ISEAjOT3Ln-sP-2JVLoKCQDRJ9nhIYa1N8IdLb8fb-qxSaRuSDxCBE5WPNRVz7ZYT-WRvrA/w400-h300/IMG_7048.jpeg" width="400" /></u></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maintain Lake<br />(c) 3 December 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I had a couple problems with this one. Primarily reaching the top of the mountain with my snow, and of course I am still having issues with paint breaks. But I think my trees are coming along and I like the greenish lake that gives it a colder feeling to me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also think I did a better job on the clouds, especially at pushing them out more towards the edges of the canvas. Something a friend pointed out that I needed to work on.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-43453579833878119492022-11-24T11:14:00.002+00:002023-02-11T21:39:54.047+00:0024 November October 2022 Assignment: S01E09 - Seascape<h3 style="text-align: left;">Sources/Inspirations:</h3><div><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRTsNQ" target="_blank">Liquid White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lYweZgdZv96gZVoWIRz9w6Du7RKacG7_0CxO1yewAZuQFoEE-6wjUcXpG1n6KQHxCpugySjW5nDw5s9RlHeTrmIyuFYe1ByBdnqQzZBH_1PJzTttz6GbW0VkkpRe6LvJulgl4OfQtsCU0KsTft_dvYNMysIIglsWQlwuPwytknPgmGtk7WEMmKb-BA/s4032/IMG_7046.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lYweZgdZv96gZVoWIRz9w6Du7RKacG7_0CxO1yewAZuQFoEE-6wjUcXpG1n6KQHxCpugySjW5nDw5s9RlHeTrmIyuFYe1ByBdnqQzZBH_1PJzTttz6GbW0VkkpRe6LvJulgl4OfQtsCU0KsTft_dvYNMysIIglsWQlwuPwytknPgmGtk7WEMmKb-BA/w400-h300/IMG_7046.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seascape<br />(c) 24 November 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>I like this seascape. Obviously nothing like the Bob Ross assignment, and I probably should have extended the ocean a bit more into the horizon so that I could get it completely across the palette but it works for me. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think I did a decent job on the dunes and shadow which was the primary focus of this exercise.<br /><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-47744319669105172582022-11-20T11:13:00.000+00:002023-02-10T21:50:26.506+00:0020 November 2022 Assignment: S01E08 - Peaceful Valley<h3 style="text-align: left;">Sources/Inspirations:</h3><div><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> (unavailable from this resource as of this writing - 5 Feb 2023)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div></div><div>Another day another opportunity. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSAbiysPvtI_xG80xbMk8im_9zEBBadx6ICbTcdHWTw8-Kjhv7koXcanJ6z9yoPG8FlpUvCtb1uyjNPjqjV2vMXqSbKGROXXhwV7Tamj_9TT33Q9C2y5ZysCzE7idh9l_YIyaI4wBG24E5sTyFD5oj2IMO33krdXG8wMlZGINZDYTR52rZbeUATWJWg/s4032/IMG_7045.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSAbiysPvtI_xG80xbMk8im_9zEBBadx6ICbTcdHWTw8-Kjhv7koXcanJ6z9yoPG8FlpUvCtb1uyjNPjqjV2vMXqSbKGROXXhwV7Tamj_9TT33Q9C2y5ZysCzE7idh9l_YIyaI4wBG24E5sTyFD5oj2IMO33krdXG8wMlZGINZDYTR52rZbeUATWJWg/w400-h300/IMG_7045.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peaceful Valley<br />(c) 20 November 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately another painting for which I cannot recall what was going on.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like the cloudless sky with the variety of blues - but aside from that I am kind of disappointed here.</div><div><br /></div><div>This painting had me perplexed from top to bottom. I just couldn't get the canvas to take the paint. The mountain is nearly bald, then the mountain lake has some pretty good snow on it but I just could not get the white to stick to the tops the of the ridges.</div><div><br /></div><div>Trees in the mid ground? More picket fences - which was a show I liked back in the 90s (OMG seriously? That show is 31 years old?) but not what I was going for here.</div><div><br /></div><div>The lake isn't too bad, but could have been a deeper blue and it appears I am back to brick shaped shrubbery. </div><div><br /></div><div>At least I think the fog between the two mountains turned out better.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-47542283071013717772022-11-05T10:12:00.000+00:002023-02-10T21:50:09.514+00:005 November 2022 Assignment: S01E06 - Winter Moon<h2 style="text-align: left;">Sources/Inspirations:</h2><div><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a> (unavailable from this resource as of this writing - 5 Feb 2023)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><ul><li>Black</li><li>If white - you will need to apply black gesso and let it dry before starting</li></ul><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DRApTD" target="_blank">Black Gesso</a> (if you start with a white canvas)</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div></div><div>Before I started this assignment I had a pre-assignment assignment. Begin labeling and signing my paintings. I researched a number of methods for this - and settled on the immediate solution of using a China Pencil, or Grease Pencil. These are really easy to come by at your local art store or, of course on Amazon. They are cheap, and you can use them to write anything you want on the back of the canvas. Lots of space back there.</div><div><br /></div><div>At the same time I began looking at how others sign their paintings (including Bob Ross) and what I found was that most folks had fairly short names, like ROSS. I, on the other hand, were I to use my file name as many sites recommend (for uniqueness) had to learn how to paint 24 characters - and suddenly 16x20 canvas was looking fairly small. Especially given my 'writing' skills when it comes to paint.</div><div><br /></div><div>I did read that some of the old painters simply scratched their names into their paintings. Hmm - perhaps a simple calligraphy pen? Ok, I ordered one of those as well with a couple different numbs. You can see this style of signature in this weeks painting. What I learned from this exercise is that it isn't really optimal as the pen nub is fairly sharp, and the canvas is fairly rough so - not a great solution. I will have to find something else.</div><div><br /></div><div>But - back to the painting itself.</div><div><br /></div><div>The painting makes use of a black canvas. And I really like how most of these have turned out for me. Of course at this point I didn't know you were suppose to 'wet' the canvas with liquid clear before painting - even so, it worked for me. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5IkAUz47dhh4jEXY40zGvgjTIP5lGHJLZPeGDcY4PV94Vp04MhXxTTQxmaGWzirlcaXwgdUXyVleraCe5AG-f4ryDz2weHIVFUCgt4xHFYNWF7VQWluqfa6axq6hglw_bZ7fcVzaiUZBnVpzvTJnlTSh-6_USBcxvvfFuEY6mqdfFD1CmG8SXiEYOQ/s1280/IMG_7044.HEIC.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5IkAUz47dhh4jEXY40zGvgjTIP5lGHJLZPeGDcY4PV94Vp04MhXxTTQxmaGWzirlcaXwgdUXyVleraCe5AG-f4ryDz2weHIVFUCgt4xHFYNWF7VQWluqfa6axq6hglw_bZ7fcVzaiUZBnVpzvTJnlTSh-6_USBcxvvfFuEY6mqdfFD1CmG8SXiEYOQ/w400-h300/IMG_7044.HEIC.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Moon<br />(c) 5 November 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>I really like the sky in this one and think it turned out quite well. I also like the paintings that have animated number of colors in them. Probably because I still tend to press too hard on the canvas resulting in mud mixing when applying upper layers.</div><div><br /></div><div>The paint breaks finally worked for me on the mountains, although one mountain face is pretty flat and should have used more peaks or breaks to make it a bit more interesting. I also think I could have misted more the space between the mountain base and trees. A minor issue. I also like the negative space on the right - but I know some may find it problematic from a perspective of scenery framing. But I think it works to push the eye 'westward'.</div><div><br /></div><div>The mid ground trees turned out much better with a more rounded look and less of a "brick" look in the leaves and branches, and the water/reflections I think are among my best.</div><div><br /></div><div>Where I had problems was the ground between the trees and the water. At this point being really happy with how everything else was coming along I lost focus on the slopes and directions of the land as it approaches the water. So much going well, I let my excitement get the best of me.</div><div><br /></div><div>The inspiration for this image also contained a man-made object (cabin) that I am just not up to trying yet ... so it didn't make the cut.</div><div><br /></div><div>What did I learn from this? Slow down, step away, look, and think about what you are going to do before you do it.</div><div><br /></div><div>So a couple things in the episode that Bob doesn't mention: Wet the canvas with liquid clear, and how using liquid clear is different from liquid white when it comes to application. In fact, I just saw an episode last night (9 feb 23) where he briefly discusses this.</div><div><br /></div><div>He also doesn't mention in his books, or in the video from what I recall, the use of the #2 script liner to sign the painting. I still included it here in the materials/equipment section.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307858148096287448.post-83631471608220854792022-10-30T10:11:00.000+00:002023-02-10T21:49:55.462+00:0030 October 2022 Assignment: S01E07 - Autumn Mountains<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Sources/Inspirations:</h3><p></p><ul><li>Official Bob Ross YouTube or Streaming Channel</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40sNyfI">Amazon Prime</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3DJJFZU">DVD</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Rw34mY">Book</a></li></ul><h3>Materials:</h3><div><ul><li>1 Canvas (18x24, but I use 16x20)</li><li>2" Brush</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lmLRAw" target="_blank">1" Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Xfblgr" target="_blank">#2 Script Liner Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XeARlT" target="_blank">#6 Fan Brush</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JMiMsj" target="_blank">#5 Palette Knife</a> - Detail</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFx2Zb" target="_blank">#10 Palette Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JKiLFg">Palette</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcEXLg" target="_blank">Easel</a></li><li>Paints</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JQxMp6" target="_blank">Liquid Clear</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jFxFC1" target="_blank">Titanium White</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YCb1tf">Phthalo Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Yvg8eD" target="_blank">Prussian Blue</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3YcCWQz" target="_blank">Van Dyke Brown</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HHYVaX" target="_blank">Alizarin Crimson</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFMXyx" target="_blank">Sap Green</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6SfVq" target="_blank">Cadmium Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JL23Wh">Bright Red</a></li></ul><li>Clean-Up</li><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3XcG4dU" target="_blank">Brush Cleaning Bucket</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/40C5Bjy" target="_blank">Brush Scrubber</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HFNfp7" target="_blank">Paint Thinner</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3RKJGCW" target="_blank">Brush Beater Rack</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3I3GnmS" target="_blank">Grime Boss Heavy Duty Wet Wipes</a></li></ul></ul><h3><span><a name='more'></a></span>Assignment</h3></div><div>This painting was done out of order for a reason.</div><div><br /></div><div>Prior to this assignment I had determined that I might have some talent at this, but I wanted to get with an actual painting instructor so that I could address bad habits before they set in. After a long FaceTime conversation during which he viewed and evaluated my work to date - he agreed, not to instruct me as he hadn't been instructing for some time, but would invite me to his studio to paint with me - and comment on my technique. We set a date, he provided his address and we set forth to pick a project. This was it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now right off the bat he said to me - this topic is horizontal and you are painting it vertically on your canvas. I explained to him that it is not my intent to copy the project, but to try and learn the techniques covered in the episode. I wanted to have something close to the topic, but not exact. At this point what I wanted was to get the technique down, and not necessarily the scene. Sure, there may (or may not) be similarities - and if there were more the better. But I was concerned about my inability to make proper clouds, create effective breaks, and layer paints without making mud than I was about copying another's work.</div><div><br /></div><div>He understood and seemed to think it was a good approach. His primary concern seemed to be whether or not I was having fun, or getting frustrated. I assured him that as a perfectionist I was having frustrations but I was also certainly having fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>With that we set to spending the next couple hours talking and painting. It was quite enjoyable. From time to time he would leave his project and come look at mine. Providing words of encouragement and ask questions about my thoughts, approach and what I wanted out of the painting.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GbtOWCLH9WMsBxn4oHmfiYrqfkV6nuiMuid-H6UvodJYXkQ7NVwHl0bDjBKjzk3OUeTwFv8dfHaubrGYuVHL99ppymsYrtAaMb-T_a8I8HTcwBTjVW_rJJHP8UL9_iqYEvteySJieoa7np9q8HPoXO2ikcvyOcCOVYCvLrOojHaUXCuZos-B1Hzuzg/s4032/IMG_7043.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GbtOWCLH9WMsBxn4oHmfiYrqfkV6nuiMuid-H6UvodJYXkQ7NVwHl0bDjBKjzk3OUeTwFv8dfHaubrGYuVHL99ppymsYrtAaMb-T_a8I8HTcwBTjVW_rJJHP8UL9_iqYEvteySJieoa7np9q8HPoXO2ikcvyOcCOVYCvLrOojHaUXCuZos-B1Hzuzg/w480-h640/IMG_7043.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Autumn Mountains<br />(c) 30 October 2022 Gilbert Blankenship</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>The final product has it issues. But as progress goes I am happy with it overall. I like my progress on evergreens, although those in the background are a little like a picket fence. I think I have improved here on the sky, but I had problems moving into the foreground again. I was probably rushing, didn't employ enough dark space and then attempted to use color to fill the negative space. My water isn't my best efforts, nor are the water boundaries.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, I made a new friend and had a good time. I learned some new hints and tricks: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Baby Wipes to clean the pallet</li><li>The concept of reusing paint thinner</li><li>Using cardboard or paper towels to dry oily paints if needed</li><li>Ensuring I use gloves to protect against the risks of paint thinner issues</li><li>Recommending the use of masks if I work in enclosed areas (same issue)</li><li>Keeping the paint thinner covered to limit evaporation issues (same issue)</li><li>I need to start naming, categorizing, and signing my work</li></ul>Not only did I get months of web research recommendations, I also began working out a new idea of using a peg board to organize my supplies after seeing how his studio was walled with peg board.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Gil</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Gil's Stillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671130651124347477noreply@blogger.com0