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David Perry

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Come on then, let's see 'em. A picture paints a thousand words so to speak... D

Barry Ayton

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I posted one in another forum that used the "ink then wet-wash" to make water ripples I'll see if I can find it. There you go: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/forum/Topic53548.aspx?PageIndex=3#bm54963

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Here is one I did earlier, I havent used and pen work but I have used blobby bits if watercolour a bit ad lib and not sure what might happen. I could have adde pen when it was dry and often do . a bit of fun.

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That's NICE! I like the way the blooms have become trees and bushies...
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Lovely example, Fluffbutt. Are you still with us? A lovely atmospheric and spontaneous painting, NorthLight. I do use a rubber but not that often, and very lightly, as it can damage some paper more than others and leaves a signature mark that is most unsightly when washes are applied. When I finish a painting I rub it gently over the work to get rid of any pencil work. However, yellow I find is notorious for sealing in pencil marks.

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I think he's flutted his butt Carol. I often leave the pencil marks in - they can add interest - in fact I also sometimes go over them at the end of the painting with pen to accentuate them.
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When I first started painting I never really worried about pencil marks, most blended in with the washes, until they were pointed out, and seeing some professional artists taking the marks out after the painting was dry and finished, so, this is the way I have gotten into, I don't mind seeing the structure of creativity, and I won't worry about my own pencil marks, now. We learn every day. I've done a few small paintings, to go with a bit of calligraphy and used a fine tip marker, Something else to have a go at, but I should think those who use them on a painting know what they are doing or the work could be ruined. I think you are right, Michael, fluttered off, shame.
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Robert Jones, Napa

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Maybe he'll flutter fluffily back in due course - I do sometimes think we could try harder to keep the new people we always say we want to encourage to join in on the Forum: But while it's easy to give offence, I don't think it's really THAT hard to think before you write, and try to avoid giving it. I don't think Fluffbutt meant to offend at all - which is why I hope he'll come back, because he did have things to say. There is something to be said for the view that if you dish it out, you've got to be prepared to take it, though. I've little doubt, leaving all that to one side, that we'd be delighted to have him back among us, even if he ruffles feathers. If he's looking in - people might drive you up the wall, but other people are all we've got ... give 'em a chance.

Nick Rowland

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There is nothing wrong in using rubbers. When I do charcoal drawings I smear the paper in charcoal and then rub the image into my drawing. If there any rules then they are made for breaking. There is no right or wrong. Do what feels right for you.

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Robert Jones, Napa

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Quite right; and welcome to the Forum. I draw with the rubber - either a putty rubber or plastic eraser cut to a shape and used to pick out grasses, leaves = or just about anything else.

Sylvia Evans

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artinhastings...well said , exactly how I feel.

Usman Bin Tariq

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OK find this very interesting. It should be done like this.
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