tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post5644957622523184616..comments2023-10-10T10:03:38.713-04:00Comments on Golly Bard's Drawing Room: Watercolor 101 | The Way I See Itholly aka gollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-92049942819608253042014-05-22T07:27:23.508-04:002014-05-22T07:27:23.508-04:00Blue: I rarely work outside. I spend a lot of time...Blue: I rarely work outside. I spend a lot of time outdoors looking and gathering and photographing. I bring things back to my studio and work inside.holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-18777284203005882602014-05-18T17:04:29.007-04:002014-05-18T17:04:29.007-04:00Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.
I've...Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.<br /><br />I've a question, do you sketch outdoors?bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813046129519047712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-49202965429986837362013-04-22T17:40:10.726-04:002013-04-22T17:40:10.726-04:00I buy the nibs and dipping pens from dickblick.com...I buy the nibs and dipping pens from dickblick.com I'm not sure of the brand. They are not fancy pens. Very affordable.holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-74951981259195627312013-04-20T15:24:56.708-04:002013-04-20T15:24:56.708-04:00Love this Holly! Thanks so much for sharing! What ...Love this Holly! Thanks so much for sharing! What brand of quill and nib do you use? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-55454453000514346912013-02-06T12:52:49.984-05:002013-02-06T12:52:49.984-05:00The only challenge with being left handed is that ...The only challenge with being left handed is that we write from left to right and your hand is likely to smear wet ink. If you turn your paper on an angle it will help. Otherwise it's all the same!holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-20003315450663728452013-02-05T18:56:18.158-05:002013-02-05T18:56:18.158-05:00Hello,
I just recently found your blog, and I fin...Hello, <br />I just recently found your blog, and I find your work very inspiring! I myself am also left handed, and was wondering if you had any tips for lefties, wishing to try their hand at calligraphy?Jennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-1809859385959151872012-09-25T11:06:54.440-04:002012-09-25T11:06:54.440-04:00Emma: I use a quill type nib generally. I'll h...Emma: I use a quill type nib generally. I'll have to look at the size. I do not think size has too much to do with it, though. Your lines may vary more with a larger nib, but you might try different paper, changing the angle and the pressure of your pen to flow the ink, make sure you have enough ink on your pen too. Don't try to write, just dip and drag out some lines to get started and find the angle.holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-42956729962496732882012-09-21T07:43:57.468-04:002012-09-21T07:43:57.468-04:00Dear Golly Bard,
I have come back to ask another q...Dear Golly Bard,<br />I have come back to ask another question. I would like to try doing some of my own lettering with a nib pen but when I try it feels very scratchy and I am unable to get a smooth flow going. Also my lines seem very thin.<br />May I ask you what size and type of nib do you use.<br />Many thanks and fare well,<br />Emmaemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852264477377680171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-11312743763581971732012-08-15T05:59:26.109-04:002012-08-15T05:59:26.109-04:00I have just discovered your beautiful work - so wo...I have just discovered your beautiful work - so wonderful and inspiring. I'm so pleased to have come across it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-69527738653863205762012-08-09T07:34:19.552-04:002012-08-09T07:34:19.552-04:00artist: I have mixed up a little pot of gouache to...artist: I have mixed up a little pot of gouache to try and create a custom color and match the consistency of ink, but it's trial and error and I've not found the perfect water to paint ratio for writing.holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-26336214481242744652012-08-08T22:37:24.303-04:002012-08-08T22:37:24.303-04:00Thank you for the newest installment of Watercolor...Thank you for the newest installment of Watercolor 101.<br /><br />I know that you use a quill type pen nib with ink but do you ever use the pen with watercolor? <br /><br />I admire anyone who paints the way you do and without drawing first.artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815102383391759565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-52052335674289566252012-08-08T17:15:29.032-04:002012-08-08T17:15:29.032-04:00Lana: thank you for your kind words!Lana: thank you for your kind words!holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-25849739685750564252012-08-08T14:05:27.253-04:002012-08-08T14:05:27.253-04:00Holly, thanks for sharing a peek into your waterco...Holly, thanks for sharing a peek into your watercolor world! I have admired your work on Etsy for a while.Lana Manishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984967027046436970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-18915068976870514822012-08-08T06:54:26.589-04:002012-08-08T06:54:26.589-04:00Lamina: you are too kind!
Emma: Only paint dreamy...Lamina: you are too kind!<br /><br />Emma: Only paint dreamy landscapes or bobbing boats if you are passionate about them! Ask yourself what makes your heart flutter and you just might find something you do want to paint!holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-45988727942282107892012-08-07T20:54:33.932-04:002012-08-07T20:54:33.932-04:00Hello Golly Bard, you inspire me. I have started a...Hello Golly Bard, you inspire me. I have started a watercolour class and jump for joy when the week comes by again and it's time to paint.I don't really want to paint dreamy landscapes, still lifes of fruit or blurry boats bobbing in the harbour but I love the magic of watercolour and your art and your 101 classes are perfect inspiration. Thank you thank you for sharing your knowledge.emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852264477377680171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-17799688878499108292012-08-07T19:31:36.276-04:002012-08-07T19:31:36.276-04:00Thank you so much for this inspiring post on your ...Thank you so much for this inspiring post on your creative process... Love it! xxx :)lamina@do a bithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262455180696949074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-57580771993472779612012-08-07T18:36:00.635-04:002012-08-07T18:36:00.635-04:00Carol & Annamaria: My pleasure.
Caitlin: I wo...Carol & Annamaria: My pleasure.<br /><br />Caitlin: I would just dive in. However, if you do want to use a pencil to map things out, just draw a very soft, fine line, make as few marks as possible and use a kneaded eraser.holly aka gollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165342819918461245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-5473589932947442182012-08-07T17:48:04.046-04:002012-08-07T17:48:04.046-04:00I am glad to hear you startt without drawing in pe...I am glad to hear you startt without drawing in pencil first. I always wondered how to paint without pencil lines showing. I will have to try that- just dive in!Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848831319512800683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-43766556634510456722012-08-07T17:45:38.822-04:002012-08-07T17:45:38.822-04:00Thank you for letting us into your creative proces...Thank you for letting us into your creative process. ;)XXannamaria potamitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940831135518204457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219078614147060370.post-37366108065140614762012-08-07T17:38:32.466-04:002012-08-07T17:38:32.466-04:00Thanks for another 101 post!Thanks for another 101 post!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184370219253409713noreply@blogger.com