Taking a BreakThis week I was unable to paint a Bob Ross recreation. I usually do my painting on Wednesday but I had a lot going on that day so I decided I would push it back and do it on Thursday. This however did not work out either. On Wednesday, I received my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. The next day side effects on Thursday were awful. I was throwing up and achy early Thursday morning and continued to stay in bed the remainder of the day. I decided it would be best to take a week off from painting. Of course I do not regret getting vaccinated, it is important for everyone to do their part. This week I was planning on doing Bob Ross' "The Footbridge" from Season 24, Episode 12 of The Joy of Painting. This landscape included a bridge and woodland areas. I might do this painting next week if I do not find anything else that I like better. As I watch Bob more and more, my liking of him increases. You can tell just from his videos the love he had for others and the compassion he had for our planet. I wish there were more people like him in the world. Even after this project is over, I will continue to watch his video tutorials. Coming to an EndIt is hard to believe that this is week 10 of the Genius Hour project. It is also hard to believe school is almost over. With the weird school year that is going on I am glad I found something enjoyable for me to do. Painting is way more relaxing than I thought it would be. With this project coming to an end, I will keep in mind the presentation that I have to do and start preparing and brainstorming for it.
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PreparationThis week I was better prepared going into painting. I researched and decided the day before what Bob Ross landscape I wanted to recreate. After looking at all of Bob Ross' creations, I decided I wanted to do another winter landscape. It has been awhile since I have done a snowy scene, so I thought it was a good idea. I decided on Bob Ross' "Winter Mountain" from Season 12, Episode 13 of The Joy of Painting. Below is Bob Ross' video tutorial for "Winter Mountain". ProcessI started off with a canvas covered in liquid white. First, I painted the blue sky and added a pop of pink. I then started on the ground and water area. Next, I painted the big mountain. After that, I created the snow and shadows on the mountain. This requires a special technique that I have started to master. To do this you use the palette knife and titanium white. The key is to use little to no pressure and outline the mountain shape with the roll of white paint you have on your knife. This creates the texture you see on the mountains. Following that, I created the foothills and evergreens. Then, I created the snowy ground, snow path, and the snowy bushes. I finished by adding last minute details and initialing my name. The hardest part of this painting was creating the snowy bushes. It was important to load my brush with a lot of paint or else it will turn out grey because of the dark trees. I learned this the hard way. OutcomeI like how this painting turned out. It was not very difficult to recreate. I used to not like creating mountain landscapes but now I enjoy doing them. It is very fun to use the palette knife to create the mountains and the details. It is hard to believe it has been 9 weeks since I first started painting like Bob. This project is coming to an end soon. I have to say I am going to miss it when it's over. Below is my recreation of Bob Ross' "Winter Mountain".
PreparationThis week I struggled to choose a Bob Ross painting to recreate. I was stuck. I had no idea which tutorial I wanted to follow. After reflecting upon the different options I had, I decided to do another sunset landscape. I chose to do another sunset painting because I loved the way it looked last time. I like using colorful oil paints. It is fun to add pops of color and not just use greens and blues all the time. This week I followed season 28 episode 3 of Bob Ross' The Joy of Painting. This painting is titled "Under Pastel Skies". Below is video tutorial for Bob Ross' "Under Pastel Skies". ProcessThis painting started out like all of the others, applying a thin coat of liquid white. After doing that, I started on the sunset sky and the water. Then, I started making the distant mountains and foothills. Next I made the big mountain and the trees and bushes. I added my own twist making a walkway at the bottom of the painting. Finally I added details and signed my initials. I messed up while recreating this painting. If you watch the video tutorial, there was supposed to be a grassy bank with rocks. When trying to make the rocks, I could not get the technique right. It just looked like a brown mess. I also could not get the grass technique right. This forced me to make my own twist on the painting. Instead of making rocks, I used my messed up attempt and made a pathway. Instead of making the grassy bank, I added colorful bushes and flowers. OutcomeAfter having to take a different route than Bob, I realized that it is okay to not follow the tutorial step by step. It is good to be different and add your own touches. Overall, the painting did not turn out terrible. Next week I am going to be better prepared so I do not get caught up trying to figure out which tutorial I should follow. Also, a little tip- don't pour paint thinner in a solo cup unless you want to burn a hole through the bottom of it. Below is my recreation of Bob Ross' "Under Pastel Skies".
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AuthorHello, my name is Emma Hayes and I am a sophomore at Davie County High School. I love to play volleyball and learn new things. Archives |