Comments on: Day 1 Challenge

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:41:43 +0000

In reply to Maureen.

Glad to hear you had fun with this exercise Maureen !
If you’d like to send me your results you can simple email me at anthony@watercoloraffair.com

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:36:06 +0000

Hi Anthony,
I had a go at painting the banana’s and overall was happy with the result. I didn’t leave enough “white” paper for hi lights, so went over them with white Gouache, not quite as effective. Thank you for your clear and helpful easy to follow instructions. Was unable to find where to post my results to show.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:36:27 +0000

In reply to Mom Pease.

Hi
In my own version I used a lot of pure yellow at first, then only in the final stages I started adding a small amount of red to make an orange-yellow – and the final details are a mix of yellow with a tiny bit of brown to tone it down.
So it’s mostly yellow with very small amounts of red or brown to warm up or tone down the colors.
Hope that helps 🙂

By: Mom Pease

Mom Pease — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:28:08 +0000

Anthony,
Thank you so much for the first lesson with the bananas. I also had too dark pencil lines and a few blooms I had to get rid of, but they did come out looking like bananas!!
I was having a little problem with knowing when to add or use the other 2 colors.
I didn’t have the exact same colors as listed but did my best in matching yours.
My banana fruit came out more yellow than a light yellow/beige. I think it might be helpful if you could write in the directions when we use the other 2 colors (names) besides the yellow. Thank you again.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:17:43 +0000

In reply to Marcelo. Have fun Marcelo :-)

By: Marcelo

Marcelo — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:04:40 +0000

Hi Anthony first of all I can understand your voice perfect.Really you have a very good pronunciation.That make me relax and enjoy my first class with the bananas. Start understanding the sutil way of work.many thanks and tomorrow will start with rhe second..See you

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:57:20 +0000

In reply to Fiona.

Hi Fiona
Glad to hear you’re getting to grips with layering 🙂
Have fun with your paints!

By: Fiona

Fiona — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:05:35 +0000

In reply to Norma. Hi Anthony, I’ve just done your banana exercise and while it’s not perfect I’m happy with the getting used to working in layers and patience:-). Another excellent tutorial and I’m looking forward to lesson 2, and continuing on with your course. Thanks Fiona:-))

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:36:50 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Duncan.

Hi Suzanne
Lovely to hear from you 🙂
Yes… the 10 days of Christmas challenge was fun!
And I’m so glad to hear this new challenge has got you painting again…
I’d love to see your paintings – by all means send me a quick email.
Take care

By: Suzanne Duncan

Suzanne Duncan — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:21:52 +0000

Hi Anthony, I've been leary to return to watercolor as I haven't painted anything in 2 years. This is just the kick I needed to get myself back into it. Fyi, I believe it was you who, a few winters back, put up the 10 Days of Christmas challenge. I had great time with it and made a Shutterfly book of the song with the paintings and sent a copy the next Christmas to my great grandkids. They loved it and I bought a copy for myself. Perhaps I can share a few photos if you'd like. I hope it was your teaching....can't recall. I appreciate all you do and am happy to be in touch with you! Take care! Looking forward to next week. Blessings, Suzanne Duncan