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Published: 2009-02-27 17:03:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 1536; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 25
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I've never tried painting animals with wet media before; since my box of Caran d'Ache has only been used twice since I bought it in 2007, it seemed like a good time to move way out of my comfort zone and learn something new.
This is for you, . Thanks for letting me use your photo for practice. [Even if I mangled it...]
Watercolour pastels, with a touch of acrylics and colour pencil on Fabriano 200g cold pressed watercolour paper. 18x24cm.
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You did a great job with this one Far 
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Ah-HA! So you *have* been rifling through my dresser. Don't deny it! I have proof!1
Very well done, Farsky. I'd never have suspected this was a traditional work unless I'd read your comments.
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1I got this shirt on our honeymoon. 
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Thanks very much, Linda.
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With practice, any medium can be conquered 
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OTTER!!! 
FF
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Thank you very much, FF! I wouldn't call it "digital skills translating flawlessly", not by a long shot! but at least it's actually showable, unlike the handful of hideous watercolour disasters I've piled up along the way...
I would very much like to see a real otter.
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I have a hard time, my friend, imagining a pile of anything but wonderful artwork from your hands...we all have a tough time trying new media (I take the easy road, mind--I just don't try any! lol!
And if you ever take a trip to San Francisco, California, make a point of heading down to Monterey, CA (a short distance south): that's where the dense kelp beds are, and it's a great place to see sea otters. They're still in Alaskan coastal waters, too, I believe, though their numbers are small. They're beautiful little creatures--always chattering to themselves and their companions, rolling themselves into the kelp to eat or sleep. I hope you get to see one someday (and then you'll see what a great job you did with this! 
FF
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Yet another thing you're really good at
Very nicely done!
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I'd hardly consider it "good", but thank you very much, Doug.
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*Carefully pokes at the water Looking for the seamonster*
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeee. So cute.
*Forgets herself and wades in to cuddle. Blacks out. Wakes up among tomatoes. 
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I *did* warn that there might be a sea monster. Anybody who disregards that piece of information does so at their own peril.
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Your concern for my well being is overwhelming.
*I am secretly impressed and flattered that you did not call me a doint this time. What does that say about our relationship?*
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I first thought that it is a photo
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Oh, haha, it's far from precise. But thank you very much.
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Don't say it. It is very very good job.
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I am overwhelmed! I can not believe you did this with a brush! Amazing. I am honored an blessed and ready to purchase!
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I'm glad you like it, Shell.
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It's so cute... wait... this has to be a trap of some sort.
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Yeah, there's actually a big, ugly sea monster lurking underneath.
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That's what I was thinking!
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Squee!
I love otters. I like this medium for it very much; I think the wet feel and the shading really work here.
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I think they're kinda cute too.
Thanks very much, Nan!
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Very cute
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Thanks, Daniela. I'd like to do more trad work, but there is nothing I hate more than getting anything wet on myself (unless it's water from the sink/shower/pool).
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You're welcome 
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Ohh stains... The first time I tried acrylics out... I stained my shirt. 
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After some pictures I learned to handle the colours
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OMG KKKKYYYYYUUUUUUUTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!
*squee*
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*pauses mid-glomp when she hears talk about a sea-monster*
Wait... sea-monster? Is it the tentacly kind or is it the kind with the freaky-ass teeth that you see in vids on youtube?
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.....
*grabs swimsuit, Sashimi knives and a chef's hat* Bring it on!!!
Fresh Calamari, anyone?
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Far tries to imagine Cthulhu sashimified on a platter, garnished with parsley.
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*creepy grin on face*
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh C'thulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn...
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[sneaks away just in case Yog Sothoth and Nyarlahotep decide to join in the party...]
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Awww, so cute!
What, no Abalone on his belly?
Btw, I don't think you mangled it at all. I find watercolors so hard to work with, but you pulled it off beautifully. It's the right medium for such a soft subject.
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You can go do an abalone version.
Thanks very much, Bats. Watercolour pastels are even more bizarre than standard watercolours, I tell you! I can mix colours fine when they're dry, but the moment you add water... everything comes out different.
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Ohhh...great job))*applause* Nicely done!!Looks so alive!
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