Silvana M Albano's Comments

I have some spray but am concerned that I might mess something up if I spray and it was a commission drawing of the Jack Russell Terrier.  I sent it home to her in a protective cover and mat and told her to not allow anyone to touch it!!  I also told her I would frame it for her if she bought the frame and mat. Once framed and behind glass, it should be safe. 

Thanks for the advice Sylvana.  I agree that acrylics will be a lot easier when travelling.  But you know for me, their fast drying tendency presents problems during the painting process and this is why I just recently bought a whole stack of oils.  I guess there is no easy solution.  One dries too fast and the other too slow.  But in the end, we all manage to get there somehow and I'm really enjoying the journey!

Hi Silvana, Thank you for agreeing to be my friend on this site.  It sounds like we are very much alike.  I too, think that I need many hours spare before I even start a painting.  But I think you are right in that I should try to paint some small paintings on my travels and I have been thinking about that too.  I have even bought a pochard box and have it all set up to do the small paintings on our next trip.  Still tossing up whether to take oils or acrylics but I think the acrylics will win due to the quick drying.  We love going away in the caravan and are usually away for at least a couple of months each year mostly in the Winter and then a few small trips as well.  I never tire of going into the outback and you can't go there in the Summer.  But you are also right in that I think I have found the right site to get me going with my painting.  I know Richard's instructions and videos are excellent and there are many good artists in this site as well.  I have entered the current workshop but fear with all of the Christmas festivities and time flying by fast, I won't get any painting done.  :-(  By the way, I love your sunset painting above.  It's very beautiful.

Thanks for the BIG SMILE on my gallery/me photo, and the like on the other one.  I appreciate your looking and commenting.  

Thank you Silivana for  your comment on my gallery/me photo.  I am believing they are all sold! smile 

i really appreciate the thoughts, dear Silvana.. thank God, we've survived all that but sad to note some of our relatives and friends in the Visayas (middle part of Philippines) didn't..  these things happen for a reason i suppose and there is nothing we can do to stop it. as they say when mother nature speaks, everyone must listen and it is sending us message not only to my people but worldwide. after a huge earthquake that made 9 churches bow down to earth last October, typhoon came along the following month. i don't know where to put the sorrow for my people but to divert and look on the brighter side, still hoping to see that tomorrow is another day to live. another chance to start caring, spread love instead of hate and greed. as of this point we are coping up and staying strong for each other..  amidst of a lot of gold mining and abuse of natural resources..my Philippines is still a very beautiful country, a lot of beautiful places and unharmed forest, fish sanctuaries, etc. take care!

i really appreciate the thoughts, dear Silvana.. thank God, we've survived all that but sad to note some of our relatives and friends in the Visayas (middle part of Philippines) didn't..  these things happen for a reason i suppose and there is nothing we can do to stop it. as they say when mother nature speaks, everyone must listen and it is sending us message not only to my people but worldwide. after a huge earthquake that made 9 churches bow down to earth last October, typhoon came along the following month. i don't know where to the sorrow for my people but to divert and look on the brighter side, still hoping to see that tomorrow is another day to live. another chance to start caring, spread love instead of hate and greed. as of this point we are coping up and staying strong for each other..  amidst of a lot of gold mining and abuse of natural resources..my Philippines is still a very beautiful country, a lot of beautiful places and unharmed forest, fish sanctuaries, etc. take care!

Whew...glad that's made right! ;*))

Silvana! I thought I had requested you as a painting friend long ago! Of course I'd be very happy to correct that oversight. You've been a painting buddy for a while now. Thank you!

thanks Silvana, I went in and edited the thing, so now fingers crossed, Cant do much more, thanks for your help........ Must go and finish packing now.....   Dorothy

Thank you Silvana for leaving me a comment on my painting, When the Clouds Change Colors.  I appreciate it very much. 

you're most welcome Silvana :) i agree with you and looking forward to it. as of the moment i am unemployed, can only afford to rent or borrow computer in order to nourish my small knowledge in painting and i plan to start saving up next quarter. so that i may be able enroll for his workshop, hopefully within next year. so glad to to have discovered about his blogs, feels like i have my own world whenever i read it. with all due respect to Maestro Richard Robinson

Hi Silvana, thanks for your messages and yes i'm sharing the highlights and scenery of my country so that good artists can interpret better. i dream of painting them 1 day yet i have no proper knowledge in making landscapes, so i'd be happy to see your work in case you find it as a subject. the kids are not my students, they are my buddies and aspiring artist like me. while baby sitting my nephew and niece, i paint during my free time. In case you happen visit here in the future, i'd be glad to give you a tour, just let me know ahead of time so i may arrange my schedule. take care :)

Thanks Silvana for your kind comments. Hope you take up watercolours as I think your style and approach would deliver some great paintings .....Regards Kim

Hi Silvana.Glad to be your freind too.

Thanks Silvana for your kind words

Regrettably I have never painted in oils but I think you would take to watercolours like a duck to water. Its fun as you can throw the paint  around to your hearts content...and you will get great results! Have a go!!

You have a lovely portfolio.......... now add some watercolours!!!!!!!!!! 

Hi Silvana,

thanks for viewing the lake, glad it revoked precious thoughts. My business partner is Serbian and has told me much about that region. Will definitely be taken there when I visit.This was a small painting done on a whim, in preparation for a bigger one.  Just got lucky as it turned out OK :-)

Cheers, Jen

Thank you Silvana for your comments on my Lake Gairdner painting and the pastel beach scene. I'm new here and it's encouraging.