tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post8374867898269245686..comments2024-02-26T02:20:31.649-08:00Comments on Birgit O'Connor Watercolor: Warm & Cool ColorsBirgit O'Connor Watercolorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08262850475682079932noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-82524704402708693212018-08-15T18:43:31.579-07:002018-08-15T18:43:31.579-07:00Hi Brigit I'd really like to follow your blog ...Hi Brigit I'd really like to follow your blog but Google is giving me an endless stream of Captcha tasks... Could you look into fixing that problem, and do you have an Instagram? Thanks!<br />Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12034230199632459317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-46307543073155083912018-04-30T18:32:21.229-07:002018-04-30T18:32:21.229-07:00The colors in the earth of the landscape painting ...The colors in the earth of the landscape painting I am working on are too bright! I thought zi would subdue them with some glazes, but I, a newbie, don't know what color glaze to use. I have blues, greens and purple in the earth now.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199797171263489604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-86323146164153680192017-12-17T03:33:08.358-08:002017-12-17T03:33:08.358-08:00PS. Birgit any suggestions how you'd make a wa...PS. Birgit any suggestions how you'd make a warm violet/purple for shadows in a desert scene? I have a lovely Potters Pink which Im guessing is a warm colour, what could I add to it to make that violet?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518786496588772551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-83287797768655870732017-11-07T02:39:02.924-08:002017-11-07T02:39:02.924-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.harada57https://www.blogger.com/profile/06015023155124017905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-39470177099506284812017-09-10T08:20:59.450-07:002017-09-10T08:20:59.450-07:00Hi Carol, I don't soak or stretch my paper, I ...Hi Carol, I don't soak or stretch my paper, I like to use the surface sizing to flow the color.<br />Here is a link to my online courses http://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/ and a direct link to my FREE course.... http://birgitoconnorwatercolors.teachable.com/p/barns-ranches<br /><br />One reason why I do courses are is for situations just like yours.<br />Happy Painting<br />BirgitBirgit O'Connor Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262850475682079932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-66104534402422770142017-09-10T07:26:24.931-07:002017-09-10T07:26:24.931-07:00Hi, Birgit,
Thank you so much for your reply. I ...Hi, Birgit,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your reply. I will do the best I can. I have some good brushes from when I painted years ago...like 25 years. I also have some Grumbacher Academy paints in tubes which seem to be okay. At least they are pliable in the tubes. I also have some 140 pound paper but not very much. I bought some Pebeo masking fluid. I have some Masonite boards which I am going to use for the backing for my paper. <br /><br />Re: stretching the paper: I read one place that a painter is to soak 140# paper for four or five minutes; soak 300# paper for 20-25 minutes. I know when I painted before, I got the paper soaking wet under the faucet...but I certainly didn't soak it 4-5 minutes!<br /><br />I am not much good as a painter, and I draw even worse, but it is fun. I am 76 semi-housebound, and I decided to pick up painting again. It is fun. <br /><br />I enjoy your blog. Thank you for doing it. And thank you so much for your response!<br /><br />Carol Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02631920399146800191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-35320763041305515792017-09-08T20:12:05.547-07:002017-09-08T20:12:05.547-07:00Hi Carol, it really is best to start with good mat...Hi Carol, it really is best to start with good materials, simply because you can frustrated and not understand why you aren't getting the results you want with student grade materials. I would suggest 140 lb Cold Press Arches paper (even thought I prefer 300lbCP) the reason why I am saying 140 lb, is because it is cheaper and you working with a good paper. You could try a block, that's fine, if you try other papers you could be frustrated until you have a better understanding of what they do and how they react. many other paper have softer sizing which is fine but it all depends on the results you would like to get. Student grade id ok for more doodling, but when layering color can easily lift. mix and get muddy. Cheap synthetic brushes are more affordable but since they are so sift, you can be left with lots of brush lines, so try to invest in a good middle of the road, blend brush. I have brushes on my website, that are great, but you might be more than you want to spend right now. I like Winsor & Newton colors but you could try their student grade paint "Cotman " series...or for bigger tube and a great value try American Journey from Cheap Joe's https://www.cheapjoes.com/ Your best deal on art materials will be online either through, Dick Blick, Jerry's or Cheap Joe's, if your in Canada try Curries or Studio Six for online ordersBirgit O'Connor Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262850475682079932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-49259994765517100722017-09-08T18:26:42.725-07:002017-09-08T18:26:42.725-07:00Hi, I am a beginner again. I tried water painting ...Hi, I am a beginner again. I tried water painting many years ago. I hadn't a clue what I was doing, but I enjoyed myself. Now, I am going to do it again. This time, however, I have a computer and can find the information I needed last time but didn't know it! Thanks so much for the information you have on your blog. I appreciate it now, and I am certain I will enjoy the information you provide as time goes by. My biggest problem is the cost of paints and paper while being on a very small budget. I would appreciate any thoughts or ideas you or your readers have on the topic. Thank you. CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02631920399146800191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-54378231999211407132017-05-21T06:41:50.500-07:002017-05-21T06:41:50.500-07:00Hi Karla. Cheap Joe's site lists Sleeping Beau...Hi Karla. Cheap Joe's site lists Sleeping Beauty turquoise as warm. Vonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08457639505284416693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-50878058783215406272017-04-25T16:03:13.587-07:002017-04-25T16:03:13.587-07:00Cool: Indigo, Davey's Grey
Warm: Dioxizne Vio...Cool: Indigo, Davey's Grey <br />Warm: Dioxizne Violet warm, Rose of Ultramarine<br /><br />Not sure about Sleeping Beauty :)Birgit O'Connor Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262850475682079932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-21212408028225452292017-04-25T15:42:59.788-07:002017-04-25T15:42:59.788-07:00This is such a great resource; thanks so much! Wha...This is such a great resource; thanks so much! What about the odd-ball colors such as Davey's Grey, Indigo, Sleeping Beauty turquoise (Dan.Smith,) Dioxizine violet, Rose of Ultramarine, others. Somehow, I'm just not picking up on the temperature of some of these. Even with squinting! ;P<br />Karla at SWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803567462367610377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-42733424954454368832017-03-31T06:08:21.220-07:002017-03-31T06:08:21.220-07:00This is great for new artists who still can't ...This is great for new artists who still can't clearly discern which colors are warm or cool(like ME ;) Thank you, Birgit!Deb Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856896703803876318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-86021643718773926022016-09-17T07:34:07.223-07:002016-09-17T07:34:07.223-07:00Thanks for catching that.Thanks for catching that.Birgit O'Connor Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262850475682079932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-19155740754545013622016-09-17T05:34:34.029-07:002016-09-17T05:34:34.029-07:00Is Indian Yellow warm or cold, because you've ...Is Indian Yellow warm or cold, because you've written both...Agata – sierysuje.plhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073491076211268789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-84433824128510592652015-10-26T10:51:26.316-07:002015-10-26T10:51:26.316-07:00Oh! That's good to know! Does it also go for p...Oh! That's good to know! Does it also go for phthalo green and turquoise? Also, Indian Yellow seems to be in both lists. To my eye—and based on the way it mixes—it's a warm yellow, yes no? Anyhow, good stuff. <br />Thanks, BenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651460476511019465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-65471833467413609812015-09-07T05:39:11.241-07:002015-09-07T05:39:11.241-07:00Hi Laura Thank you, great question these lists wer...Hi Laura Thank you, great question these lists were based on Winsor & Newton colors. To answer your question, whenever you see a Brand name Blue color such as Joe's Blue or Winsor Blue etc. that is Phtalo Blue.Birgit O'Connor Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262850475682079932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-71297942239826938322015-09-07T00:05:14.490-07:002015-09-07T00:05:14.490-07:00what about Phthalo Blue?what about Phthalo Blue?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380730339434905212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311037022198606073.post-23591196725144956862014-06-09T16:56:46.920-07:002014-06-09T16:56:46.920-07:00I really appreciate this listing and your suggesti...I really appreciate this listing and your suggestions about warm and cool as they relate to depth. Thanks so much!PattiHaradahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203632666558460980noreply@blogger.com