tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post7956529278955165562..comments2024-03-07T11:07:25.660+00:00Comments on Botanical Sketches and Other Stories: Conkeredshevaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-25456078944037689442015-02-19T08:41:44.396+00:002015-02-19T08:41:44.396+00:00Thanks Thanks shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-65552436617091754742015-02-19T01:48:21.484+00:002015-02-19T01:48:21.484+00:00The detail and realism on the conker is amazing an...The detail and realism on the conker is amazing and impressive. Great work.Shelley Whiting's arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321948326236123786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-34492851347126706032015-02-15T16:22:41.000+00:002015-02-15T16:22:41.000+00:00Janene, thank you so much. An elegant conker... no...Janene, thank you so much. An elegant conker... now there's a thought! <br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-55590396752184696372015-02-14T23:32:38.154+00:002015-02-14T23:32:38.154+00:00You are becoming the master of conkers! Each one ...You are becoming the master of conkers! Each one is richer and more lovely...I didn't know that conkers could be elegant until seeing your paintings! They do seem the perfect subject for vellum, but I know how hard it is to get that sheen. Your efforts and persistence paid off so well done!!Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524256338602386374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-49148222316602184512015-02-10T22:27:34.561+00:002015-02-10T22:27:34.561+00:00Erica, I was so disillusioned that I didn't ta...Erica, I was so disillusioned that I didn't take a photograph of the horrible brown hole until attempt #2 was well underway.It's there, I promise!! Unfortunately I don't have any pets, but that's good information to know. Thank you.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-24812925709103135382015-02-10T22:24:49.463+00:002015-02-10T22:24:49.463+00:00Laura, I was thinking of you as I played with pigm...Laura, I was thinking of you as I played with pigments today. I wish you lived closer!!shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-30909500912031400332015-02-10T22:24:00.181+00:002015-02-10T22:24:00.181+00:00EM... oh Yupo! I'm shaking my head sadly there...EM... oh Yupo! I'm shaking my head sadly there because Yupo nearly got the better of me too. It's scary!! Vellum is a lot nicer, and being a natural material, it has all the lovely markings and flaws. Learning how to struggle on is part of our journey, I suppose. :)<br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-54540891626362823652015-02-10T20:08:11.103+00:002015-02-10T20:08:11.103+00:00Your post reminds me of efforts working on Yupo. L...Your post reminds me of efforts working on Yupo. Luckily, Randall David Tipton keeps encouraging me. Unlike you, I struggle on knowing full well it isn't working, and then of course I am frustrated. <br /><br />You did a beautiful job!E.M. Corsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829869418729185410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-22065099452383667522015-02-10T17:55:58.955+00:002015-02-10T17:55:58.955+00:00I'm glad you persisted too, it's wonderful...I'm glad you persisted too, it's wonderful. It's so nice to see the process, mistakes included. Thanks for sharing it. I can't wait to see the lilies!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189367906082186492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-83129836948550852362015-02-10T17:17:39.244+00:002015-02-10T17:17:39.244+00:00Carmelle, I call my mistakes my practice runs now....Carmelle, I call my mistakes my practice runs now. Very often it's easier the second (or third, or fourth) time around, and it's so satisfying when you do get it right eventually. shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-29467760284493588752015-02-10T17:13:18.412+00:002015-02-10T17:13:18.412+00:00Very pretty & I'm sorry but I had a hard t...Very pretty & I'm sorry but I had a hard time finding the mistake.. LOL The Lillies are lovely too, just be careful if you have pets , they are highly toxic & can kill cats.. Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753558383374791808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-29447334126479123372015-02-10T16:18:30.301+00:002015-02-10T16:18:30.301+00:00I love your quote by Ralf Waldo Emerson. I tend to...I love your quote by Ralf Waldo Emerson. I tend to feel that just because I don't get it right the first time, I am no good at what I am doing. I am going to post the quote as a reminder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528337122602530765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-77599184250213681002015-02-10T13:46:44.990+00:002015-02-10T13:46:44.990+00:00Thanks Kathy. Best of luck with the RHS, although ...Thanks Kathy. Best of luck with the RHS, although I'm sure that you'll be going home with the glint of gold once more.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-89478040647454245932015-02-10T13:27:12.240+00:002015-02-10T13:27:12.240+00:00Brillint blog, Shevaun - thanks for letting us sha...Brillint blog, Shevaun - thanks for letting us share your trials and tribulations! Good luck with the lilies - they will provide a very different set of challenges.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883977537044727896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-23411183274100336082015-02-10T11:34:09.901+00:002015-02-10T11:34:09.901+00:00Wise words, Polly!! I'm looking forward to pai...Wise words, Polly!! I'm looking forward to painting the lilies too. It makes a change to have something fragrant and pretty on my desk! New brushes too, woohoo! shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-38337643004127691232015-02-10T11:33:01.251+00:002015-02-10T11:33:01.251+00:00Thanks Dianne. I'm just about to test out thos...Thanks Dianne. I'm just about to test out those fantastic brushes that you gave me. Exciting!<br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-43790344714706268722015-02-10T11:32:00.180+00:002015-02-10T11:32:00.180+00:00I love Indigo too, Candice and I was going to use ...I love Indigo too, Candice and I was going to use it, but after making such a horrible mess and almost giving up, I decided to avoid a staining colour, just in case. I agree, it is definitely a diva pigment.<br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-68985851222378535252015-02-10T11:29:58.360+00:002015-02-10T11:29:58.360+00:00Thank you very much Milovaig
Thank you very much Milovaig <br />shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-2770336299325932292015-02-10T08:52:19.539+00:002015-02-10T08:52:19.539+00:00A really enjoyable blog and a beautifully painted ...A really enjoyable blog and a beautifully painted conker!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573652106955441490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-6672409503683559282015-02-10T00:15:20.045+00:002015-02-10T00:15:20.045+00:00Stunning! It looks ALMOST like coloured pencil. Su...Stunning! It looks ALMOST like coloured pencil. Such beautiful blending. I love Indigo, but it does have a way of saying its name aloud when mixing with other colours.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498377506427432386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-69171969591868139762015-02-09T23:27:02.919+00:002015-02-09T23:27:02.919+00:00Perfect conker and blog post :)Perfect conker and blog post :)Dianne Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336704902577001166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-4757277032852011832015-02-09T23:10:03.928+00:002015-02-09T23:10:03.928+00:00Wondeful portrait of a conker Shevaun, clearly yo...Wondeful portrait of a conker Shevaun, clearly your persistence has paid off. I always tell my children, mistakes are good, we do some of our best learning when we make mistakes. Looking forward to you Lilies, they are going to be stunning. Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17876897576820426852noreply@blogger.com