Comments for Painting with Carol http://www.carolswan.net Techniques, tips and tricks for watercolours and acrylics Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:43:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Ruling Pen by jill http://www.carolswan.net/ruling-pen#comment-89035 jill Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:18:29 +0000 http://www.carolswan.net/?p=36#comment-89035 I found loading easiest by using a dropper from a pharmacy but I have the same problem with paper/canvas being scratched by the pen. An old drafting teacher gave me crocus paper, like the mildest sandpaper ever, and suggested I polish the points and then run the pens through the dishwasher. I have not tried that as yet but the dropper did the job to load the pen. I tamped off the excess so it did not drop a blob onto my canvas and that was a good idea as well. I would be interested to hear from others about the scratching, thought I might be pressing too hard. Hope this is helpful. I found loading easiest by using a dropper from a pharmacy but I have the same problem with paper/canvas being scratched by the pen. An old drafting teacher gave me crocus paper, like the mildest sandpaper ever, and suggested I polish the points and then run the pens through the dishwasher. I have not tried that as yet but the dropper did the job to load the pen. I tamped off the excess so it did not drop a blob onto my canvas and that was a good idea as well. I would be interested to hear from others about the scratching, thought I might be pressing too hard. Hope this is helpful.

]]> Comment on How to use a ruling pen by Pankey Kite http://www.carolswan.net/ruling-pens#comment-86964 Pankey Kite Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:39:39 +0000 http://www.carolswan.net/ruling-pens#comment-86964 Is there any written instruction or video available on how to use a ruling pen? I recently purchased a watercolour Landscape & Flower book along with the supplies suggested. The ruling pen I received has a screw near the point which suggest to me there is something that ones puts into the pen to hold paints or masking fluid? If so what (nibs????) and where do I purchase whatever goes into the pen to hold the fluid? Thanking you in advance, Pankey Kite Is there any written instruction or video available on how to use a ruling pen? I recently purchased a watercolour Landscape & Flower book along with the supplies suggested. The ruling pen I received has a screw near the point which suggest to me there is something that ones puts into the pen to hold paints or masking fluid? If so what (nibs????) and where do I purchase whatever goes into the pen to hold the fluid?

Thanking you in advance,
Pankey Kite

]]> Comment on Dolphins on the way north by buy anabolics online http://www.carolswan.net/dolphins-on-the-way-north#comment-85952 buy anabolics online Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:39:32 +0000 http://www.carolswan.net/dolphins-on-the-way-north#comment-85952 Thank you for the sensible critique on www.carolswan.net . Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more from this post. I am very glad to see such great information being shared freely out there. Thank you for the sensible critique on http://www.carolswan.net . Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more from this post. I am very glad to see such great information being shared freely out there.

]]> Comment on Top 5 watercolour questions by John McAllister http://www.carolswan.net/top-5-watercolour-questions#comment-84895 John McAllister Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:38:47 +0000 http://www.carolswan.net/?p=120#comment-84895 When I introduce paint to a wash, I get speckling instead of smooth running. I have good paper and paint. I painted a few years ago and this never happened. The paint radiates out from the point of contact and leaves a speckly finish. I used to be so proud of my skies - now they are a mess. When I introduce paint to a wash, I get speckling instead of smooth running. I have good paper and paint. I painted a few years ago and this never happened. The paint radiates out from the point of contact and leaves a speckly finish. I used to be so proud of my skies - now they are a mess.

]]> Comment on About by Rona Spinella http://www.carolswan.net/about#comment-80357 Rona Spinella Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:13:44 +0000 #comment-80357 One of my favourite painters. Maybe we [Di & I] will have to come to you. Missing your trips to Innisfail. Rona One of my favourite painters. Maybe we [Di & I] will have to come to you. Missing your trips to Innisfail. Rona

]]> Comment on About by Jill Bernard http://www.carolswan.net/about#comment-42778 Jill Bernard Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:47:22 +0000 #comment-42778 Hi Carol. I have just stumbled across your website and found it absolutely beautiful. Viewing all your students enjoying their work. I am a member of the Marion Art Group and really enjoy painting. I have only been doing it since I retired 4 years ago. I thought that I couldn't paint like so many people, but to my surprise I have turned out a couple of quite good paintings, not up to your standard, but I am trying all the time.Loved all the work in the video. Wish you were in Adelaide to give us a workshop. Well done. Jill. Hi Carol. I have just stumbled across your website and found it absolutely beautiful. Viewing all your students enjoying their work. I am a member of the Marion Art Group and really enjoy painting. I have only been doing it since I retired 4 years ago. I thought that I couldn’t paint like so many people, but to my surprise I have turned out a couple of quite good paintings, not up to your standard, but I am trying all the time.Loved all the work in the video. Wish you were in Adelaide to give us a workshop. Well done. Jill.

]]> Comment on Why I love to teach by Vickie http://www.carolswan.net/why-i-love-to-teach#comment-42216 Vickie Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:00:21 +0000 http://www.carolswan.net/?p=158#comment-42216 Good Morning just woundering if you have any art classers on from Dec 12th 2010 to the end of Jan 2011 I have two 10 years and a 14 year old who have only been to port (SPOT LIGHT ART CLASSERS ) Good Morning just woundering if you have any art classers on from Dec 12th 2010 to the end of Jan 2011 I have two 10 years and a 14 year old who have only been to port (SPOT LIGHT ART CLASSERS )

]]> Comment on About by kim staples http://www.carolswan.net/about#comment-41094 kim staples Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:08:46 +0000 #comment-41094 Thank you for the lovely commentsthat , it was lovely to write that about me. I haven't forgetton about the painting I thought I would give it to you in person if I have time. Love your new paintings. Looking at the dolphins riding the waves makes you feel like you want to play and be free.Keep up the great painting. love your tips . I am going to give it to my students. Take Care Thank you for the lovely commentsthat , it was lovely to write that about me. I haven’t forgetton about the painting I thought I would give it to you in person if I have time. Love your new paintings. Looking at the dolphins riding the waves makes you feel like you want to play and be free.Keep up the great painting. love your tips . I am going to give it to my students.
Take Care

]]> Comment on Dolphins on the way north by Wendy http://www.carolswan.net/dolphins-on-the-way-north#comment-38099 Wendy Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:19:35 +0000 http://www.carolswan.net/dolphins-on-the-way-north#comment-38099 Just got onto your website,love your work,yes those cheeky dolphinsare slicing through the water wish i was there .Thanks for your awesome gift to share with us . thanks heaps ,Wendy D xoxo Just got onto your website,love your work,yes those cheeky dolphinsare slicing through the water wish i was there .Thanks for your awesome gift to share with us .
thanks heaps ,Wendy D xoxo

]]> Comment on About by Cat http://www.carolswan.net/about#comment-32716 Cat Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:55:21 +0000 #comment-32716 Exquisite! Exquisite!

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