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  • Profile picture of Pam Thompson - Draw Botanical Instructor

    Pgthompson commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

    I’m very new to this, so I’m not sure my comments will help much, and I’m anxious to hear other peoples suggestions. I actually think that the colors you used look really good, and you have a nice range of values. I agree that the perspective looks a little off. Especially where the whole lemon meets the lemon half. That side looks too strai…

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    Pgthompson commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

    I’m very new to this, so I’m not sure my comments will help much, and I’m anxious to here other peoples suggestions. I actually think that the colors you used look really good, and you have a nice range of values. I agree that the perspective looks a little off. Especially where the whole lemon meets the lemon half. That side looks too straight to…

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      Pam Thompson - Draw Botanical Instructor replied 8 years, 4 months ago

      Dee, thanks. I’m not completely new. I did the botanical basics course, and took a 2 workshop with Wendy.

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        Pam Thompson - Draw Botanical Instructor replied 8 years, 4 months ago

        But feel like I’m way behind with a ton to learn. It’s so much fun!

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    sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks. Glad you have some. They’re really pretty the way they hang.
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      Yoon h. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      How pretty! I have this in my yard. Now I know the name.

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      Pgthompson commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      Love the mix of darks and lights. really pretty.

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      sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      I did this in April as soon as the trees started blooming. Wendy added a dark accent at a regional drawing day. Still working on the accents principle!

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      Pgthompson commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty! Is that Solomon’s seal? So delicate.

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      sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      I seem to just be managing some tonal studies while we’re dealing with our “move across the hall”?!

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      sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      Beautiful! I love your shiny, vibrant yellow!

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      sheila y. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      Beautiful! The rolling edges are fantastic! Really feels like a rose in full bloom!

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      Yoon h. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      I love the way you made the petals look plump. Magnolias were so pretty this year but they were gone by the time I was done with lessons on leaves and branches. “:)

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      Yoon h. commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you! Not sure how to shade yellow without getting muddy. Also having a hard time with rolling edges.
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        Pgthompson commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

        ooooh!!! Gorgeous!
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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

          I really like your composition and soft colors.

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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

          I really like your soft coloring and composition.

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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

          Gorgeous!

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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

          Wow! Very pretty!

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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

          It’s lovely! I love your details!

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          Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion BoardPhoto in the group The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board 8 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you! I’m loving the process of learning Wendy’s techniques.
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