I am not an artist 😞

You make minitures with popsticks, right? Would love to see your creations. That's art. 🙂

scroll back and take a really good look at the rockmelon pic....notice how when the light hits  certain areas, the colours are much lighter, even white sometimes? e.g. on the plate?  It's all about "getting your darks and lights right".....which takes a while....but comes with practise.

That's almost identical to my Canon PowerShot A495 ... 

I'd prefer a camera that takes AA batteries because you don't have to worry about recharging the battery when you just have to take that shot now ... 

You have all inspired me to paint this week!

Love your art :-x

I'll start the sketch today and post a pic, showing step by step ... I have Easter off so most of the painting will be done next week but I'll make a start today.

Cat, looking forward to your pictures 🙂

Thanks katy 🙂

I found this idea from a painting I like on eBay.

This is my very rough first sketch. It tells me my perspective is wrong and I'd prefer the flowers to be taller and I'm not sure 'what' flowers yet but I like the colours. I sketched in pastels and will be painting in oils once I get the design right.

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You have all inspired me to paint this week!   Love your art :-x   I'll start the sketch today and post a pic, showing step by step ... I have Easter off so most of the painting will be done next week but I'll make a start today.

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing your work Cat. 🙂

I'll also start sketching tonight.

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You call this a rough sketch, but I would be happy to call it a finished piece. The circles don't look like flowers, but they have their own charm, and the colours are vibrant and blend together very well. 

hi all

Ive been very un artistic.

Just had a lot on my plate.

Hoping for some downtime soon so i can get my art stuff out again