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With all the festivities ahead, I thought I would give a head start on the first of our forum challenges. So for January, take a look at Alison Fennel's snowy log cabin demo and have a go at painting your own version. Follow Alison step-by-step in watercolour; use an alternative medium; change the basic scene and make it your own - the choice is yours! Share your thoughts and paintings here in the forum (we are looking at the possibility of adding a community area to the gallery for this purpose, but that may take some time ....) and in the gallery too. I hope you enjoy these monthly challenges - look forward to seeing what you make of them! <p class="MsoNormal"><ahref="https: www.painters-online.co.uk="" techniques-and-tips="" view,how-to-paint-a-snowy-log-cabin-in-watercolour-with-alison-fennell_16776.htm"="">https://www.painters-online.co.uk/techniques-and-tips/view,how-to-paint-a-snowy-log-cabin-in-watercolour-with-alison-fennell_16776.htm<o:p></o:p></ahref="https:>

Heather Parkinson

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I am unable to open the link on this post or find the video in tips and techniques, has anyone else had this problem? Thanks and a Merry Christmas to all. Heather
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It's not a video, Robin. The link just suggests the materials required and how to progress from a sketch to the finished painting. The choice of medium and surface used is up to you. I usually use watercolour but I'll be trying something out of my comfort zone, pen and ink, maybe. Be brave :) I've just done a rough sketch of the picture provided and will take it from there. Have a wonderful Christmas.

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Robert Jones, Napa

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I'll try a variation on this, I think - I'm not much into the Bob Ross cabin approach (I know that isn't how it was meant, but.....): make 'em a shade more challenging, though: we can all paint a barn in snow; limit it to the very basics, however well-meant, and you'll just bore some of us without encouraging the others... challenge people! You never know what you'll get. I do realize this is a fine balance to achieve - but I do think you should give us a challenge worth meeting, and not a simple 'copy this' job. I can't promise to meet any challenge you set, mind.....
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Interesting comments. We have the ingredients, now it is up to us to make the end product as exciting as we can. There's nothing to say we have to be faithful to the colours of the picture. Add a little spice to an apple pie, so to speak :)
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Jim Morris

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The challenge ( as I saw it ) was to paint the scene. This took about 90 mins max, so it isn't any masterpiece, but then again, it was never meant to be. The only rule I obeyed was the 8 x5 inch size. :hehe:
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Ellen, I think you've done a marvellous job with your rendition of the picture provided. Wherever your inspiration came from, it's a good start to the forum challenge. Absolutely gorgeous, Wanderer. I like the warmth you have introduced to the painting, via the trees, to this chilly scene. It has a rugged beauty.
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Your oil painting has a look of 'icing' as in, sugar craft, Lesley. Lovely work.

Michael Costigan

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It was just a chance purchase of the latest issue of Leisure Painter which introduced me to this website, and exploring the site has brought me here. I purchased the magazine because of the cover feature Painting Snow Scenes in Watercolour - my first attempt did not satisfy me, so I thought I needed some tips: ... and now this topic provides me with further impetus to tackle the subject - watch this space!
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That's a great start, by you, for the challenge, Mike, carry on the good work. Look forward to seeing future work.

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When I first opened the link I was totally underwhelmed - I'm still underwhelmed some days later. It needs a total relook at the composition, the cabin is far too large in relation to its surroundings. As I read it, Dawn said more or less to 'do your own thing', use this as a starting point and develop your own ideas from it. That means style, composition, medium etc etc. I could be wrong, perhaps she did say to copy it, not much fun or point in that of course. I do like that pen and wash that Fiona has just posted mind you. She has led us up to the cabin, simply by lowering the left side of the bank, and a good bold style with some dark tones and positive brush/pen work. The counterchange between the snow on the roof and the background has worked well. Some other good postings so far mind you, I'll have a go in a day or so, I've only just got my inspiration back after a month, so busy working on stuff to enter for next years 'Open competition' before it deserts me again.
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