molecularart In reply to ??? [2014-04-29 15:17:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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JacobMainland In reply to ??? [2014-04-24 14:04:56 +0000 UTC]

Happy birthday!!
Best wishes from your watcher ^_^
Have a wonderful day today!

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molecularart In reply to JacobMainland [2014-04-29 15:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much.  Have a great day.

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JacobMainland In reply to molecularart [2014-05-01 07:47:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot ^_^

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WhatItMeansToBeHuman In reply to ??? [2014-04-24 10:20:20 +0000 UTC]

Your gallery is wonderfully relaxing
I wish you a Happy Birthday, may it be filled with lots of smiles!

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molecularart In reply to WhatItMeansToBeHuman [2014-04-29 15:20:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much.  You are very kind.

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LORETANA In reply to ??? [2014-04-24 09:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Happy Birthday! I wish you only the positive impressions of this year!

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molecularart In reply to LORETANA [2014-04-29 15:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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LORETANA In reply to molecularart [2014-04-29 16:09:37 +0000 UTC]

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lall1la3 In reply to ??? [2014-04-14 17:05:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for faving my work!

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molecularart In reply to lall1la3 [2014-04-15 15:01:46 +0000 UTC]

Welcome.

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molecularart In reply to MorgaDarcy [2014-04-14 15:15:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words.  I appreciate it very much. 

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MorgaDarcy In reply to molecularart [2014-05-16 17:36:00 +0000 UTC]

No problem! You deserve that...

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uhavepaintonyourface In reply to ??? [2014-04-06 19:35:53 +0000 UTC]

Your work is amazing!

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molecularart In reply to uhavepaintonyourface [2014-04-07 01:36:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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RicArtt In reply to ??? [2014-03-27 01:25:17 +0000 UTC]

critique my new piece Calm Harbor, when you find the time, please!!  I left the canvas smooth on this one!!

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molecularart In reply to RicArtt [2014-03-26 15:14:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the background on how you paint.  Afraid I still don't understand but that has more to do with my ignorance than your explanation.  I really love the results of all your patience.  I have been focusing on acrylics lately and I also layer.  Unfortunately my "layering" involves painting black gesso over mistakes/paintings that did not turn out quite as I had intended.  Needless to say, I have a lot of black canvases sitting around waiting for me to do something.  I think my greatest wish is to develop some kind of technique that would give my work a unique look/feel and turn my "not bad" paintings into something I feel I could call art.  Any feedback or advise on any of my paintings would be much appreciated.  Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your work. 

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RicArtt In reply to molecularart [2014-03-26 18:24:58 +0000 UTC]

an easy one and a way to solve your "black canvas" issue would be to experiment with texture either "in" the gesso when you re-gesso your black canvas's, or creating a texture in the gesso, like my wave effect in the Field of Daises (look closely at the painting on DV, you CAN see it.   Really well in the middle sky!!)   You can buy silicone additives at some places, or just add some fine sand and mix it in, then go from there.  Or gesso the canvas, let it thicken a little, then add some waves where you water will be, or wave the ski ...just have fun!  Or do some spot re-gesso, like your kind of already doing, and texrure and/or wave that area...!!

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molecularart In reply to Manroose [2014-03-22 20:08:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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AnnaArmona In reply to ??? [2014-03-21 15:48:08 +0000 UTC]

You very good artist)

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molecularart In reply to AnnaArmona [2014-03-22 00:29:52 +0000 UTC]

You are very kind.  Thank you.  I have looked at your gallery and given  your talents in watercolor, sketching and photography I take your compliment with great respect.  I hope all is well for you in the Ukraine in light of the current political situation.  Please have a nice day.

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kaitlinnfoster In reply to ??? [2014-03-19 03:17:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favorite!
Your work is amazing!
: )

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molecularart In reply to kaitlinnfoster [2014-03-19 03:56:37 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome and thanks for the compliment.

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thelastcelt In reply to ??? [2014-01-15 15:50:06 +0000 UTC]

Just had a look through your gallery; some pretty amazing stuff you've done

Thanks for watching me

Doz

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molecularart In reply to thelastcelt [2014-01-15 16:03:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.  I haven't tried watercolors, but when I see works like your's it makes me think there is something very special about it.  All the best.

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PapaG-art In reply to ??? [2014-01-11 23:40:30 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely awesome paintings!

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molecularart In reply to PapaG-art [2014-01-13 17:05:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the very kind words.

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Lupsiberg In reply to ??? [2013-12-30 09:41:02 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to
Greetings, Karin

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LokiDalton In reply to ??? [2013-12-29 00:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for joining

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Clovis-thecutestcat In reply to ??? [2013-12-17 01:06:17 +0000 UTC]

Welcome! Thank you so much for joining

Hope you have an awesome time with us!

If you have any questions, queries or issues feel free to talk to any of the admins at our group, we are happy to assist you. 

Kind Regards

=Clovis-cutestkitten

Contributor of the awesomeness group ever: %AllArtWorld

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Abbyanna In reply to ??? [2013-11-26 15:15:37 +0000 UTC]

Your paintings are outstanding. I look forward to seeing your next creation.

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molecularart In reply to Abbyanna [2013-11-27 01:08:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  I can't believe I am having so much fun and then getting wonderful comments like yours.  I am very grateful.   Especially considering how terrifically talented you are.  Thanks again.

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Abbyanna In reply to molecularart [2013-11-29 23:25:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. Thank you for the compliment.

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FredaSurgenor In reply to ??? [2013-11-22 11:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Watch, very much appreciated

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molecularart In reply to FredaSurgenor [2013-11-22 15:22:45 +0000 UTC]

You are so welcome.  Your paintings are really inspiring.  I consider them a challenge to get better myself.  Did you develop your techniques for painting water yourself or did you learn from someone else?  I have never seen anything like them before and I am in awe.

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FredaSurgenor In reply to molecularart [2013-11-23 03:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind remarks.
I actually developed my techniques for painting water
myself through a lot of plein air painting, where one observes
and analyses what is going on.
Now I do a lot from photos, but the paintings very rarely look
like the reference because I use experience to develop the look of
the water.
I still do some plein air and never stop looking
So, really, the technique developed itself, through the looking.
And it's taken years to develop..........I've been painting water for
thirty years, since I emigrated with my family to Sydney, which is
a city surrounded with water.

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molecularart In reply to FredaSurgenor [2013-11-23 19:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to respond.  It sounds like I should get outside to practice painting.  So far I have never painted anyplace except for my basement.  Always from photos or my imagination.  It is funny that I don't think I ever took the time to look closely enough at the nature around me to be able to capture it on the canvas.  I guess I just need to be patient, observe more and study the live subject more.  Thanks for the advice.  I really appreciate it. 

It seems that Australia is producing some marvelous artists.  Is there something in the air or water down there.  I particularly like your work and the paintings of Artsaus.  Never been to Australia, but have always wanted to visit both Australia and New Zealand. 

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FredaSurgenor In reply to molecularart [2013-11-24 20:37:34 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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AnnMarieBone In reply to ??? [2013-11-22 10:37:11 +0000 UTC]

 Thank you for the Watch and the fave and welcome to dA!  I too, am a late starter with painting, but it is never to late to learn a new skill.  I have been painting for 3 years now and it has totally taken over my life and is now my profession!  

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molecularart In reply to AnnMarieBone [2013-11-22 15:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you also for the Watch and the fav.  I'm having a lot of fun and hope to get better.  Right now I am having trouble learning how to stop trying to make a painting look like the picture and instead make it a work of art.  You seem to have figured that out just fine.  Do you have any tips that you could share?  It seems that you use both acrylics and oils.  Which do you prefer and how do you decide which to use for a given painting?  Also how do you see the beautiful colors in your paintings before you start?  Sorry to have so many questions, but I really need help.  By the way, my wife and I also have 5 children.  Thanks again.

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AnnMarieBone In reply to molecularart [2013-11-24 19:02:57 +0000 UTC]

Hello, yes I do work in acrylic, oil and watercolours.  I tend to not work in oils in the Winter as they take forever to dry, in the English climate!  I love experimenting with all mediums and it is a good way to learn, but I definitely seem to have a preference for acrylics at the moment. 

 I tend to work on three or four paintings at the same time and like to rotate what I am working on so I can look at the image with fresh eyes.  I used to use photos a lot, for references, when I first started painting and got a bit obsessed about trying to make my painting a duplicate of it, but now they simply inspire an idea, in the beginning and then I go off on a tangent. 

 I am a bit crazy about colour and I think my lack of formal training makes me break rules.  Feel free to ask me any questions and so pleased you are enjoying your art.  Nice to meet someone else with a big family!  Ann Marie

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molecularart In reply to AnnMarieBone [2013-11-27 01:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Hi, thanks for responding.  It is very helpful to get insights from true artists like yourself.  I was wondering if I was doing something wrong because half way thru a painting I will get tired of it or lose track of where I was going with it and want to just put it aside.  Maybe I will take your advice and work on 3-4 at the same time to keep them fresh.  By the way, I really like your most recent submission - the one with the two dear by the lake or stream.  The colors (as usual) are wonderul.  It has a real Christmas or holiday feel to it.  Thanks.
Gary

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AnnMarieBone In reply to molecularart [2013-11-27 09:10:16 +0000 UTC]

 Thank you Gary and it is easy to see that you have innate talent that will find its own path, as you continue to paint and get more confident.  

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madelleinne In reply to ??? [2013-11-20 23:06:22 +0000 UTC]

Hello Gary,

Your works have an amazing atmosphere, they take the viewer to some really magical places. I'm very glad I discovered your works, they're very inspiring and beautiful.

Wish you all the best! Keep up the great work!

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molecularart In reply to madelleinne [2013-11-21 02:32:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for these kind words.  I'm happy that my paintings can make people feel a little bit of magic.  When I started painting a few months ago I thought my basement would be the only place people could see my work.  It is great to have a place like deviantart to share.  Thanks again.

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