Comments on: Ready to Paint http://www.colinpagepaintings.com/journal/526/ready-to-paint Fine Art Paintings by Colin Page Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:18:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Mary Sheehan Winnhttp://www.colinpagepaintings.com/journal/526/ready-to-paint/comment-page-1#comment-438 Mary Sheehan Winn Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:49:34 +0000 http://www.colinpagepaintings.com/?p=526#comment-438 I can't not take the paints but, I may not use them, either. In Sedona last year I did one painting of red rocks from the upper deck of my Condo, but my hubby was there and I couldn't just abandon him. As it was, I took a million photos and we had a great time. I was painting in my head the entire week! I can’t not take the paints but, I may not use them, either.
In Sedona last year I did one painting of red rocks from the upper deck of my Condo, but my hubby was there and I couldn’t just abandon him. As it was, I took a million photos and we had a great time. I was painting in my head the entire week!

]]> By: adminhttp://www.colinpagepaintings.com/journal/526/ready-to-paint/comment-page-1#comment-433 admin Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:51:55 +0000 http://www.colinpagepaintings.com/?p=526#comment-433 Hi, Thanks for checking in! You're right Pam, I do end up spending time in my head thinking about painting/color/landscape, even if I don't have my paints with me. And Justin, I have thought about bringing a small watercolor set with me on vacations. It would be a fun challenge, considering the new and different landscape and the unfamiliar materials. I guess I've just always enjoyed the break I get from leaving materials at home, but now I'm getting antsy to use these trips for more of an adventure to paint some new places. When I do have some new travel paintings I'll be sure to post them and let you know how it goes. Colin Hi, Thanks for checking in! You’re right Pam, I do end up spending time in my head thinking about painting/color/landscape, even if I don’t have my paints with me. And Justin, I have thought about bringing a small watercolor set with me on vacations. It would be a fun challenge, considering the new and different landscape and the unfamiliar materials. I guess I’ve just always enjoyed the break I get from leaving materials at home, but now I’m getting antsy to use these trips for more of an adventure to paint some new places. When I do have some new travel paintings I’ll be sure to post them and let you know how it goes.

Colin

]]> By: Justin Holdrenhttp://www.colinpagepaintings.com/journal/526/ready-to-paint/comment-page-1#comment-431 Justin Holdren Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:18:40 +0000 http://www.colinpagepaintings.com/?p=526#comment-431 I too struggle with painting on vacation, so sometimes I just bring a pocket watercolor kit and some paper or my really small cigar paint box. These are small enough that I can use them at anytime without disrupting family vacation time. Love your work Colin! I too struggle with painting on vacation, so sometimes I just bring a pocket watercolor kit and some paper or my really small cigar paint box. These are small enough that I can use them at anytime without disrupting family vacation time. Love your work Colin!

]]> By: Bridget Jenningshttp://www.colinpagepaintings.com/journal/526/ready-to-paint/comment-page-1#comment-429 Bridget Jennings Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:34:16 +0000 http://www.colinpagepaintings.com/?p=526#comment-429 I like Pam's advice... I also struggle with taking my paints on vacations with family. I know they get annoyed with me but how can you not take advantage of painting on location to wonderful, new places you rarely go? I'd take them... just in case. I love your website - it's set on my favorites... it's inspiring and your work is always set as my background. I like Pam’s advice… I also struggle with taking my paints on vacations with family. I know they get annoyed with me but how can you not take advantage of painting on location to wonderful, new places you rarely go? I’d take them… just in case.

I love your website – it’s set on my favorites… it’s inspiring and your work is always set as my background.

]]> By: Pam Holnbackhttp://www.colinpagepaintings.com/journal/526/ready-to-paint/comment-page-1#comment-428 Pam Holnback Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:42:53 +0000 http://www.colinpagepaintings.com/?p=526#comment-428 I think no matter where you are, constantly thinking about painting is something an artist does. So, whether you take your paints or not, your mind is painting, picking out scenes, looking at the light and shadows. I took my oils to Belize in July (for the first time on a family trip). When my husband and kids were diving, I painted (small pieces). When they were napping, sunning, I painted. It didn't get in the way of the trip. I loved it. I took my paints on another trip this fall through Utah. I didn't paint once, due to the cold. We hiked, had a great trip, and i used photos upon our return. Now, I realize I'll just do whatever works. I think no matter where you are, constantly thinking about painting is something an artist does. So, whether you take your paints or not, your mind is painting, picking out scenes, looking at the light and shadows. I took my oils to Belize in July (for the first time on a family trip). When my husband and kids were diving, I painted (small pieces). When they were napping, sunning, I painted. It didn’t get in the way of the trip. I loved it. I took my paints on another trip this fall through Utah. I didn’t paint once, due to the cold. We hiked, had a great trip, and i used photos upon our return. Now, I realize I’ll just do whatever works.

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