[Aquanet] [BGSpam] Golden Open Acrylics

[Louise & Rich]

Hey Pat,
It's been a long time since I've written anything on Aquanet, mainly because 
I haven't been painting at all.  But your note has caused me to actually 
respond for a change.  I had to agree with you wholeheartedly.  I've tried 
acrylics -- even had a success with it en plein air while out in California. 
But I kept thinking all through the painting - why doesn't this stuff move a 
bit more and why can't I blend it better.  I've had the same results with 
oils as well.  I guess because I started out in watercolor, I just expect 
the other mediums to do what I expect from watercolor.  So although I've 
ventured away from watercolors over the past few years, with minor 
successes, my heart is still with watercolor.  This week, I'm going to 
venture out to a weekly class just to see if I can jumpstart my enthusiasm 
for this wonderful medium.
Regards to those I've actually met on this site,
Louise Franco

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pat davis" <peedee at nucleus.com>
To: "aquanet" <aquanet at thedigitalbraintrust.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:11 AM
Subject: [BGSpam][Aquanet] Golden Open Acrylics


> Hi, gang.
>
> A while ago I asked a question about this new product, and several of
> you were kind enough to respond, asking only that I give my impressions
> when I did give them a go. All I can say is that for me, the learning
> curve is so steep, it's like a cliff... and I tumbled off it.
>
> I have certainly gained a new respect for those who paint in acrylics-
> or gouache for that matter. I used to think, "Gee, it must be nice just
> to be able to paint over mistakes or to paint light over dark." I have
> discovered that while it might be "nice' there is a whole skill set
> involved- and I am a long, long way from mastering it.
>
> A photo of my efforts? No way! My life already features quite enough
> humiliation.
>
> sigh
> pat
>
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