tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post831284794439044889..comments2024-01-01T20:38:00.570+00:00Comments on JWJarts - Encouraging Beginners: More BridgesJohn (JWJarts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-50616407451991352602012-08-27T22:36:05.410+01:002012-08-27T22:36:05.410+01:00Thank you very much Jane ... yes, finding it very ...Thank you very much Jane ... yes, finding it very enjoyable. ;)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-80264810575026572932012-08-27T07:44:33.097+01:002012-08-27T07:44:33.097+01:00wonderful bridge studies john ..looks like you'...wonderful bridge studies john ..looks like you've been enjoying plein-air .JANE MINTERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753128396478756721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-48888709534850614372012-08-25T15:11:02.513+01:002012-08-25T15:11:02.513+01:00Thank you Sue. I know what you mean about feeling ...Thank you Sue. I know what you mean about feeling exposed. lol. But apart from anything else it provides me with a good excuse for not doing great sketches. But I'll keep practising. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-14836274714859174372012-08-25T14:38:47.101+01:002012-08-25T14:38:47.101+01:00What a lovely thing to say BJ, thank you. Mind you...What a lovely thing to say BJ, thank you. Mind you, if we were ever able to sketch together I am certain it is YOU that would teach me a thing or two. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-78982873249060571392012-08-25T12:33:23.525+01:002012-08-25T12:33:23.525+01:00I generally only sketch standing up when I can lea...I generally only sketch standing up when I can lean on something, plus I feel too exposed otherwise... however you've seen the photo from Figueres so I guess needs must :)<br /><br />Love the drawings, especially the 2nd wheelchair friendly bridge.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511653763073963362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-47258694050338067582012-08-24T23:44:16.882+01:002012-08-24T23:44:16.882+01:00John, I just love your pencil sketches and if I we...John, I just love your pencil sketches and if I weren't way across the pond.. you could probably teach me a thing or two. I've never been very good at it.. and oh you know I'm always partial to your watercolours. ;-)Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-54715819756224627112012-08-22T11:24:05.531+01:002012-08-22T11:24:05.531+01:00Thank you Sue. You are so right that we see so muc...Thank you Sue. You are so right that we see so much more when we stop rushing around and just go for a walk.<br /><br />Sue, I've had to retrieve the last few comments from you from the spam filter. I don't know why as I can't see anything wrong with them. I thought I'd let you know in case this is happening on other blogs you post to. I'll watch for them in future as I'd to miss them. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-56217023399728714772012-08-22T11:12:16.104+01:002012-08-22T11:12:16.104+01:00Joan, I was looking closely at your present box in...Joan, I was looking closely at your present box in your last blog post. I was very interested and look forward to seeing your new box when it comes. Thank you very much. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-28649552486685509342012-08-22T11:09:51.291+01:002012-08-22T11:09:51.291+01:00Thank you Catharina. Yes, that first bridge is ver...Thank you Catharina. Yes, that first bridge is very creative and my sketch doesn't really do it justice. Thank you for the nice comment. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-31896862489345242462012-08-22T11:08:07.685+01:002012-08-22T11:08:07.685+01:00Keith, my recent exploits into plein air have open...Keith, my recent exploits into plein air have opened my eyes as to how different it is to painting in the studio, and it's lifted my high appreciation of your own work to a new level. The board and strap is a good idea but I'll persevere some more first. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-33213640809711048562012-08-22T11:04:16.833+01:002012-08-22T11:04:16.833+01:00You're right Vic, it takes a bit of beating - ...You're right Vic, it takes a bit of beating - I'm really enjoying it. All the best. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-51424978812902584292012-08-22T11:03:12.775+01:002012-08-22T11:03:12.775+01:00I'm glad you enjoyed the post John. I don'...I'm glad you enjoyed the post John. I don't think I'm a sketcher either but I'll take the 10/10 for 'effort'. LOL. Thank you.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-52110141376714714242012-08-22T11:01:33.864+01:002012-08-22T11:01:33.864+01:00Sandra, I can't imagine anything nicer than jo...Sandra, I can't imagine anything nicer than joining you for some sketching. Glad you like the sketches, Thank you. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-9434595422832866732012-08-21T12:40:44.703+01:002012-08-21T12:40:44.703+01:00Well done John, so glad you are out doing plein ai...Well done John, so glad you are out doing plein air. Your work is inspiring and love them all. I'll be receiving my new pochade box soon. Will post a picture, it can be used for watercolor as well as oil and pastels. Keep up the plein air John, you are a natural. jsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-55603051070069507332012-08-21T10:40:55.928+01:002012-08-21T10:40:55.928+01:00Must have been a very creative person building the...Must have been a very creative person building the first bridge. Nice drawings all of them! And I think you done well with the beutyful soft greens on the painting. Like it alot! Hope all is well. Take care till next time! bye!Catharina Engberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954431421201427239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-68830244761822153732012-08-21T02:05:34.057+01:002012-08-21T02:05:34.057+01:00Wonderful sketches John. Taking walks one sees so...Wonderful sketches John. Taking walks one sees so much more and these lovely sketches of bridges is a perfect example. Well done.<br /><br />Sue sue grecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690530883362765747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-45063489703041366172012-08-20T21:07:43.693+01:002012-08-20T21:07:43.693+01:00Well done with the plein-air work John. I've s...Well done with the plein-air work John. I've seen people use a board with a strap attached to the top to go round their neck. That might be worth trying if your having trouble working standing up.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-52151403370598828852012-08-19T12:29:10.415+01:002012-08-19T12:29:10.415+01:00Hi John.
All lovely sketches mate. I`m glad that y...Hi John.<br />All lovely sketches mate. I`m glad that you were able to get out. You can`t beat it can you John? All the best mate.<br />Vic.Victor Erringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374323225965910201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-87237175306520611672012-08-18T21:25:43.916+01:002012-08-18T21:25:43.916+01:00Nice post, John - you took us every step of the wa...Nice post, John - you took us every step of the way with you.<br /><br />I'm not a sketcher, 10/10 to you. Particularly impressed with the watercolourGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-648785953061461122012-08-18T20:28:07.984+01:002012-08-18T20:28:07.984+01:00I have never sketched standing up before. Not sure...I have never sketched standing up before. Not sure I could actually! I love these quaint little bridges and sometimes the rickety old ones are the most characterful ones - even if it means possibly falling in!! I just adore your sketches John! I just wish we lived closer so I could join you! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.com