Ningning Li's Comments

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At 15:50 on February 4, 2012, Stuart J. Gourlay said…: Li, negative painting is where instead of painting the shape on top of the background, you actually paint the background around the shape. It is frequently used in watercolors when you are reserving the white of the paper for your lights. It is very useful in oil and acrylic painting as well to improve the abstract qualities of your shapes. I will give you a reference that explains it better on the WetCanvas website. Check out this site for a lot of other information on painting. If you click on this you will get to it: http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=5437124 Hope this helps you. Stu

At 15:30 on February 2, 2012, Joseph Byrd (Joe) said…: Thank you Li, I'm joining just now.Thank you so much for info. I know I will need help and I will talk to you.

At 8:35 on February 2, 2012, Alyson Walters said…: It's beautiful Li, you are so lucky to live there!

At 7:47 on February 2, 2012, Alyson Walters said…: I would probably be the same! Do you paint on location or use photos? I would love to paint outside but our weather is always wet and windy!

At 9:53 on February 1, 2012, Alyson Walters said…: I love these new paintings Li. "Go home" is my favourite, I wish I could be inside some of your paintings they really are wonderful!

At 16:26 on January 31, 2012, Lyndon Baxter said…: Thanks Li, I'm still not very happy with that painting but I'm glad you enjoy some parts of it.

I should get busy and fix it up, lol!

At 22:22 on January 29, 2012, Alyson Walters said…: Thanks Li, I have a lot more to learn! How did you get your workshops? I'm not quite sure how it works. Are the workshops on Richards DVDs or is there something else I sign up through complete artist?

At 18:29 on January 29, 2012, Xiao Li said…: Thank you Ningning for liking my paintings. I saw you are a skillful artist. I especially like your figure paintings which I don't have many experiencs with. I am also admiring people who can paint from imagination. For me, I need reference. Without it I am totally lost.

At 11:14 on January 29, 2012, Alyson Walters said…: The "Two ladies of Garjamarca" is one of my favourite of your work because it is so colourful! I've not been to the Andies but i could imagine walking down those streets, it is very inspirational and I hope to see more like this!

At 10:21 on January 29, 2012, Alyson Walters said…: Fantastic paintings Li. I look forward to seeing your next work!

At 17:13 on January 26, 2012, Stuart J. Gourlay said…: Very pleased to be your friend. Do you go by Li? Or is that your last name? I posted my answer to your question about how I varnish under my pear painting where you asked. Stu

At 10:36 on January 25, 2012, Tui Ellison said…: Hi Li,
Thank you for fixing that. I don't know why you couldn't get into my website. I must have done something wrong......I don't have a block on it!! (not always good with computers sorry).
Hopefully you received my comment thanking you for your input about the 10 minute challenge? I like your paintings.
Tui

At 5:23 on January 24, 2012, Gambetta Brehmer said…: Hi Li
Thank you, for your comments - I am learning a lot. The last pears were in water soluble oil which I just purchased and received a week ago. So far, I like them more than my acrylics . But, My white is too chalky, so I am trying to find a way to lighten the color for highlights without it looking to pasty or cloudy. Any ideas?

At 5:11 on January 16, 2012, Gambetta Brehmer said…: Hi Li
Yes, I think you are right. My pear was green, but not as green as it turned out. Maybe if I had started in yellow it would have looked more true. Learning is good - I will do more pear work today (:

At 9:41 on January 14, 2012, Nancy Sands said…: You are too funny! Painting portraits is difficult. I know a portrait painter who traces the features to make sure everything is perfect. What he does to paint tha person, is where the rest of the challenge co es in. I am sure that painting your granddaughter was a labor of love. It will be appreciated for years to come. Have a good trip.

At 17:00 on January 10, 2012, sandra bellestri said…: Thats no problem! We all have a life... Your paintings are beautiful!

At 10:45 on January 4, 2012, Nancy Sands said…: Li, I look at your paintings and think they are beautiful. We all need to know when to stop. We all are on a learning path with so much more to learn. I love the challenge. It's quite an exciting adventure, don't you think? Thank you for the photo information.

Nancy

At 19:01 on January 3, 2012, Nancy Sands said…: Hi Li, This will be fun. I too am working on my Workshop 4 painting. It seems I am never satisfied. Did you notice on Richard's painting that his tree shadow was the same color blue as your's? He just varied and dulled it. I can't wait to learn more from him. By the way, I love your paintings and the way you display them. How did you do that?

At 4:50 on January 3, 2012, jaganpole said…: HI your paintings so nice i like you all works your col-our complaisance very nice are selling your paintings were ?

At 5:40 on December 18, 2011, Joseph Byrd (Joe) said…: Hi Li, I've had good luck selling some paintings on E-bay, but here is the secret. Price your works high. even higher than competition. You never want to have anyone say " Hey thats cheap" If they dont sell then relist. It cost nothing to sell auction style.

I once worked for a newspaper as a photographer and the owner once told me " Joe dont ever give a photo away, because people will not appreciate it like if they had purchased it"

That was good advice. You see, art collectors will purchase what they desire without any concern for price. The right person will come by eventually..

Thank you,

Joe