tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post5781192633390438232..comments2023-05-12T04:31:26.453-07:00Comments on Carol Flatt Art: Kelp Forest 11" X 17" Pastel on Wallis paperCarol Flatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-12793394661723835482016-02-09T08:33:09.428-08:002016-02-09T08:33:09.428-08:00I thank you for such a generous comment, Julie. I&...I thank you for such a generous comment, Julie. I'm so happy that you like it. Blue/green is my favorite color combination so this photo was an easy selection. I have enjoyed your valentine paintings. Each one if unique and so utterly delightful!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-22416351724513938652016-02-08T19:40:35.319-08:002016-02-08T19:40:35.319-08:00For me it is the angle of the string of orange bul...For me it is the angle of the string of orange bulbs cutting through the green and blue which takes this painting into the "fabulous" category. The pattern of darker shapes make the light areas appear magical.<br />What a pleasure to see a painting like this, Carol. Thank you.<br />I know I have said it before, but your eye for painting green cannot be beat.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-47984157855389097972014-06-12T10:04:44.734-07:002014-06-12T10:04:44.734-07:00That happens a lot with me. Waiting kind of offers...That happens a lot with me. Waiting kind of offers a more objective feel sometimes. Loved your portrait done in Max Ginsburg's class!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-34700523703660345992014-06-11T14:11:15.098-07:002014-06-11T14:11:15.098-07:00I do get a wonderful feeling of undulating leaves,...I do get a wonderful feeling of undulating leaves, gently waving in the water. And I so understand about letting ideas "simmer." I sometimes return to reference photos several years after taking them to do the painting! Shirley Fachillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900078558695081657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-14377423366682680922014-06-03T11:00:11.045-07:002014-06-03T11:00:11.045-07:00That is certainly an advantage in using pastels. Y...That is certainly an advantage in using pastels. You'd be wonderful working with that medium. But, then we'd all miss your inspiring and creative oil paintings. Thanks for writing, Diana.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-43748735174994333132014-06-01T01:34:09.690-07:002014-06-01T01:34:09.690-07:00Love the colours and rhythm of this piece, I can i...Love the colours and rhythm of this piece, I can imagine it was a delight to create. I have a drawer full of water colours and pastels I should have a go at using them again, not much waiting for paint to dry like oils! <br />Well done!Diana Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193006545310900940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-12259367086501496332014-05-29T12:05:08.982-07:002014-05-29T12:05:08.982-07:00Thanks so much, Helen. This piece had a lot of twi...Thanks so much, Helen. This piece had a lot of twists and turns (no pun intended) which made it a fun project.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-53015526820882035962014-05-29T02:35:12.554-07:002014-05-29T02:35:12.554-07:00Lovely colours and a feeling of texture! Beautiful...Lovely colours and a feeling of texture! Beautifully painted Carol.Helen Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375088525584272270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-80155801615156220432014-05-26T14:36:24.315-07:002014-05-26T14:36:24.315-07:00Thank you very much, Lorraine. Nature is so amazin...Thank you very much, Lorraine. Nature is so amazing in designing things. These kelp stems and leaves are suspended by the strings of yellow, bead-like balls (bulbs) that are filled with air. This allows the current to carry the plant back and forth. If or when the kelp washes up on the shore children have a great time popping the balls (bulbs) by stepping on them. We used to do that as kids, also.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-44667623906946833712014-05-26T12:43:41.537-07:002014-05-26T12:43:41.537-07:00Beautiful! Love the colors and the delicacy in the...Beautiful! Love the colors and the delicacy in the details. If you look at it for awhile, the kelp seems to be floating, moving. Lorraine Shirkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289581724600276889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-29230025673995592052014-05-26T10:04:14.464-07:002014-05-26T10:04:14.464-07:00What a kind thing to say, Helen, and I thank you! ...What a kind thing to say, Helen, and I thank you! I know just what you mean about ease of travel with painting supplies. It surely can be a challenge, but I trying hard to make it work. On her blog Karen Margulis has some excellent ideas on how to travel with both pastels and oils. Your "White Roses" captured my heart! I bet they "WOW" in real life at that size. Good for you!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-86338372900240214902014-05-26T09:57:31.818-07:002014-05-26T09:57:31.818-07:00Rhonda, thank you very much! I LOVE the colors you...Rhonda, thank you very much! I LOVE the colors you've used in your Spoonbill series. What fun and how wonderful they all are turning out!!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-41561464957067584102014-05-26T09:53:01.036-07:002014-05-26T09:53:01.036-07:00Thank you, Jean. I'm glad it captures an undul...Thank you, Jean. I'm glad it captures an undulating, swaying motion as I think that's the beauty of this plant. I've often wished I had scuba diving skills to be able to see it first hand. Am grateful for your nice comments.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-74655333451340148162014-05-26T09:49:07.624-07:002014-05-26T09:49:07.624-07:00You have a sharp eye, Jane, to catch the match bet...You have a sharp eye, Jane, to catch the match between my painting and what I'm wearing in the photo. I didn't even realize it! Yes, these colors have been favorites of mine since childhood. I greatly appreciate your comments!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-10253168299893440632014-05-26T09:45:45.460-07:002014-05-26T09:45:45.460-07:00I agree with you, Hilda. Wallis is a wonderful sur...I agree with you, Hilda. Wallis is a wonderful surface to use anytime texture and depth of color is needed. It does buckle a bit when a wet underpainting is applied, but usually it's workable. Thank you for your kind words.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-66931795425651971872014-05-26T09:42:32.617-07:002014-05-26T09:42:32.617-07:00Monterey Bay Aquarium has, as I'm sure most aq...Monterey Bay Aquarium has, as I'm sure most aquariums do, a huge tank that shows a kelp forest complete with aquatic life and currents. It's mesmerizing to stand and watch the swaying of the kelp, the colors and the fish and otters that swim within it. Gives one a great appreciation for the activity that takes place underwater.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-91365746760646981362014-05-26T06:39:53.301-07:002014-05-26T06:39:53.301-07:00Carol it has been some time since I visited your b...Carol it has been some time since I visited your blog. Lovely painting with favorite colors of mine also.You created beautiful movement throughout the painting. I am taken with your use of oil and pastels. So often I am somewhere where oils will not work (vacation, etc.) and I have not thought of pastels. Yours are an inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287487451653417252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-87686340692330704632014-05-23T14:53:36.471-07:002014-05-23T14:53:36.471-07:00This is so beautiful. Gorgeous colors.This is so beautiful. Gorgeous colors.RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-73729417436744938322014-05-22T17:50:41.102-07:002014-05-22T17:50:41.102-07:00Great choice of subject, the kelp seems to undulat...Great choice of subject, the kelp seems to undulate as I look at the painting, the colors are glorious. This is so unique'. Love it!Jean Ranstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04922049335021464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-28997982422077813942014-05-22T14:43:17.545-07:002014-05-22T14:43:17.545-07:00Love these colors and the wavy texture of the leav...Love these colors and the wavy texture of the leaves , great subject. You really get the feeling of being deeply under water , asyou can see the light just in the right top corner . I can tell you really like these colors, you are wearing the same on you photo smile :-) Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-43973277668650060452014-05-22T05:21:11.852-07:002014-05-22T05:21:11.852-07:00Excellent painting, Carol. It was a good to use W...Excellent painting, Carol. It was a good to use Wallis paper...it really gave it the wonderful texture on the leaves. The colors are gorgeous and perfect shadows on the right....Wonderful work!!! hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112630515552086897.post-77117981608836672812014-05-22T04:22:52.781-07:002014-05-22T04:22:52.781-07:00It does have that underwater/glowing light at the ...It does have that underwater/glowing light at the surface feel to it! Funny but I can picture standing outside at the aquarium looking at the water and I think (if I am not forcing a memory!) looking at kelp floating on the water. It's been awhile but your painting sure reminds me of that experience. Lovely colors and I do enjoy your results in pastel.Libby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.com