Lara's Artwork: Paintings, Sculpture, FoodArt, Photography, etc.

Lara said:
I think I know what you're thinking Nona (it's been 2 weeks since you asked RR so I hope you don't mind if I step in with my thoughts). You're coming from a true artist perspective, but, as you know, we have to keep in mind that the name of Bob Ross's show was "The Joy of Painting". The key word is "Joy"…getting non-painters and newbies excited to give it a try. He wasn't appealing to the professional juried gallery artists who have matured over time into developing their own styles and use of original thought. Rather...

He was appealing to the beginner artist, or the person who doesn't think they can paint, the person who thinks painting is too hard, the person who doesn't have time to paint (Bob completed his paintings in 30 minutes using BIG paint brushes), the person who is afraid to try. He showed people how easy and fun it is and he indeed got a lot of people to start painting and have fun with it. He was also therapeutic. One guy said, "He's more effective than Zanex for relaxation" :)

The only problem is that most people didn't continue to develop into true artists but rather just continued to do BobRoss-looking paintings because he didn't give them the skills to do that. But he could only do so much in 30 minutes. It's TV.

RadishRose…I don't think Bob Ross was before your time. His show ran from 1983-1994. The last show was 20 years ago. He died of cancer at age 52.
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I m so sorry...I lost track of this thread a long time ago :cry:
 

Thank you for reviving this thread. I posted earlier that I was waiting for my daughter to take pics of my artwork because there was always a glare when I take them but she had trouble back then too...with glare. But now she's coming for the holidays with a new camera and a lot more experience so I will give it another go.

Thank you for the reminder to ask her. I keep forgetting about this thread. Thank you.
 

Lara said:
Thank you Holly, SeaBreeze, and Pam for stopping by. Serving more sweet ice-teas. I like your sun hat, Holly. My Brother-in-law wants that geranium in the worst way. I sold some of my paintings on ebay and regretted it…oh, and gave one away to an ex that I wish I had now so I don't let go of them anymore. I have four children who will inherit them…and they probably won't want them.

Now, that I think of it, my daughter Jennifer has a huge one I did, she begged me for it and now it's hanging in her living room. Oh, and I sold one at a charity auction that made me happy. So maybe they will want them. No matter. It gives me a lot of pleasure to do them.
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Lara, I still have the geranium painting from back when you posted it.

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Oh thank you so much Radish Rose for the original size of this painting in my old thread (July2015). Im flattered that you saved it! What a nice friend you are. I see the thread has been found and is now showing up in the Hobbies Forum again. Thank you to whoever did that for me (admin?). Some of the pics are small here still but at least its fun to see my thread again.
 
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Isn't is odd that one person can guide their hand to create beauty like Lara while others (like me) cannot? Honestly, I have always envied talent when it come to painting. I was shocked and I mean shocked to see my dad's painting he did after retirement. He never painted a thing until then. He did lake scenes including the skies and surround trees, etc. while sitting on his back porch. That takes learning and he never studied anything about art/painting.
 
Gaer said:
I just found this post. You are extremely talented! Love your work!
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You’ve seen Lara’s work. You just forgot. Lol
Her geraniums painting is my favourite picture of hers. I love everything about it . It’s too bad when the site moved software systems, all her pictures got automatically resized into thumbnail size
 
I did this painting first and then painted the quote on last,
and credited the quote to Hooey who was an environmentalist.
I just thought it added clarification as to what my painting
was all about...restoring the earth. IF I had read the quote first,
I may have added some creatures he mentions...but maybe not.

(I just posted this in a doomsday type thread but thought I should add it here with my
other paintings. I don't think we're doomed btw...not if we all do our part to restore the earth)

I left out, "...I will use no more of it's resources than I need...", because I was
running out of room, but I really wish I'd had the room for it. I love that line.
I know it looks like there is room but visually I wanted the lettering to appear
as a solid "band" across the bottom giving it a firm foundation & balance.

I used touches of copper metallic paint which, in real life, adds some highlights,
but it doesn't show up in the photo (and silver metallic for the stars, etc)
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Lara said:
I did this painting first and then painted the quote on last,
and credited the quote to Hooey who was an environmentalist.
I just thought it added clarification as to what my painting
was all about...restoring the earth. IF I had read the quote first,
I may have added some creatures he mentions...but maybe not.

(I just posted this in a doomsday type thread but thought I should add it here with my
other paintings. I don't think we're doomed btw...not if we all do our part to restore the earth)

I left out "...Use no more resources than I need..." because I was
running our of room but I really wish I'd had the room for it. I love that line.
I know it looks like there is room but visually I wanted the lettering
to appear as a somewhat solid band across the bottom for balance.

I used some copper metallic paint which, in real life, adds some sheen,
but it doesn't show up in the photo (and silver metallic for the stars, etc)
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I love this!
 
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