tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post6537510378617159566..comments2023-10-30T13:27:44.690-04:00Comments on Painting My World: Is the Right Side Wrong? Exploring Pastel PaperKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-67062894750252337022016-02-19T07:33:34.172-05:002016-02-19T07:33:34.172-05:00I think it really depends on the painting. I love...I think it really depends on the painting. I love the painting of "Greta" it works perfectly with the bumpy side.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387396110150208622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-89758823255149903142016-02-17T16:38:17.356-05:002016-02-17T16:38:17.356-05:00Interesting question of preference. The smooth sid...Interesting question of preference. The smooth side is wonderful for soft gentle portraits, especially of children while the rough textured side is fabulous for aged portraits of elders as it adds character. The smooth side is good when using pastel sparingly, but the rough side is delicious for holding a mega-load of color without having to resort to fixative sprays. The rough side by its nature can hold much more pastel in its tooth, the smooth side can become saturated quickly. So in answer to the question smooth or rough, it all depends on the subject.tess stiebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990043775194246617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-28827241384629914092016-02-12T17:08:37.698-05:002016-02-12T17:08:37.698-05:00I usually prefer the smooth side,but I love the wa...I usually prefer the smooth side,but I love the way you used the rough side!Maybe now after seeing your fun piece with the child in the snow,I won't be so afraid of that side anymore..lol!Adriana Guidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434433956287002266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-11652367956955101862016-02-12T12:44:57.856-05:002016-02-12T12:44:57.856-05:00I usually prefer smooth, but I can see now that th...I usually prefer smooth, but I can see now that the other side can give interesting texture, depending on the subject matter. The smooth side looks like a painting, and the rough side has more of a sketch feeling. By the way, I really really enjoyed your interview on Artists Helping Artists! Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834801761869774981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-11558025260529466002016-02-12T11:03:13.991-05:002016-02-12T11:03:13.991-05:00Funny, I generally didn't like it, but startin...Funny, I generally didn't like it, but starting to. This painting of the child in snow is just wonderful!!! And I see how the dark texture showing through enhances it! I've done one painting with deep gold color paper showing through and I admit, it's pretty cool!<br /><br />Maybe you'd do another one of this sweet child in the snow? I'd buy it! Reminds me of my love of snow. ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02871281293782685232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-23424071775269615702016-02-12T10:25:24.210-05:002016-02-12T10:25:24.210-05:00I also far prefer the smooth side. Which ever sid...I also far prefer the smooth side. Which ever side is used, I've heard somewhere that a light tough up with sandpaper can 'knock down' the texture, perhaps making it more irregular. That's what I normally do. (Is it possible that perhaps I learned that one right here from you Karen?) <br />It's interesting but I have noticed that when I use the bumpy side both my family and fellow artists tell me that they DON'T like the look. I have also found that people like my work best when I use anything BUT Canson MT (either side!) That might have a lot to do with my lack of confidence in it. Next time I think I will try what you have suggested with the rough side, which is to make sure that some areas are filled in and other parts are allowed to peak through.<br />I also love your painting of dear Greta! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17227227924796907857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-17263975557405093942016-02-12T10:01:38.932-05:002016-02-12T10:01:38.932-05:00I seldom use that paper, but when I do I use the b...I seldom use that paper, but when I do I use the bumpy side because that is the look I want. Do the same with watercolor paper too. Again, I seldom use watercolor paper either, but used a handmade paper not long ago and loved the look. It was a challenge too. I like that it was an accident that you did this one on the bumpy side and it turned out so very well. It just pulled it all together. The fact that you covered completely some of the snow was perfect for the snow effect. Such a sweet painting. I just prefer the sanded paper and use it mostly. Marilyn Marilyn Witthttp://www.marilynwitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-34796650913221059162016-02-12T09:24:09.455-05:002016-02-12T09:24:09.455-05:00I can see why the texture side worked so well for ...I can see why the texture side worked so well for your painting of Greta. Very cool effect, working on black helps with that!<br /><br />I hate the bumpy side, always liked the smooth side and wished they'd bind the pads smooth side up. It'd be a lot more convenient. But they don't, so I pull out the sheet I'm going to use and turn it over nearly every time. Once in a great while I deliberately use the weave side because I want the effect but that is very rare. I like the smooth best.robertsloan2arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598847116529877475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-25968783053346428502016-02-12T08:45:48.550-05:002016-02-12T08:45:48.550-05:00Because I love texture, I prefer the bumpy side of...Because I love texture, I prefer the bumpy side of your paper. The darkness "in the bumps" give your painting depth. Of course, the subject matter makes the painting adorable. Thank you for sharing your art experiences with the world, Karen. I've learned so much from your blog and comments. You're a great teacher!<br /><br />p.s. - Love the "robot" and glad I could prove that I'm not one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714798801787512619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-2429778416456589752016-02-12T07:54:15.367-05:002016-02-12T07:54:15.367-05:00A lot depends on the subject matter. I usually us...A lot depends on the subject matter. I usually use the smooth side but sometimes I really want the roughness of the"right" side.Eileen Sullivannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-86335983553964189112016-02-12T03:58:25.472-05:002016-02-12T03:58:25.472-05:00I like both sides and think the trick on both side...I like both sides and think the trick on both sides is not to leave all "holes" visible. Just like you covered some snow areas completely with white and left some black. I specially like how you did the hat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754253144311262840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-88222574387400215542016-02-11T22:05:38.357-05:002016-02-11T22:05:38.357-05:00I don't like the bumpy side as it reminds me o...I don't like the bumpy side as it reminds me of a newspaper drawing, or the drawings we used to do in art school for commercial black and white art. Too uniform!Susan Warwasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-53932089403611854512016-02-11T20:48:47.852-05:002016-02-11T20:48:47.852-05:00I like this side, too! As you said, it breaks up t...I like this side, too! As you said, it breaks up the white of the snow and adds texture to the shadows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-31568838276546230082016-02-11T17:31:47.913-05:002016-02-11T17:31:47.913-05:00I like the texture and personality of the rough si...I like the texture and personality of the rough side, especially as you let it "speak" for itself in the composition and execution.Rick Petersen Daily Paintingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408072070772476304noreply@blogger.com