IAN FINN 808 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Thanks Beekay looking good keep up the good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 Work in progress Ian. Similar image on ther other end... 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,601 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Is that a bit of railway influence I can see through the hand hole?  Rog  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 No Rog., in actual fact it is part of a Nottingham lace coffee table cloth that I stood the box on. Gresley A3 Pacific, Flying Scotsman 4472. Barrie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,601 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Looks good in there though Barrie I thought it was some hidden reference to canals being taken over by railways, (I must stop thinking)  Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 I'll show you a picture of it once I've cleared the table. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 Well, that's the other side done. And as a homage to Rog. Plantfit I've included a castle for him. Next will be a Copper Kettle for my brother in law... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Keep us in touch with the copper kettle project Beekay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,601 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Pure talent mate, transformed an ordinary object into something beautiful  Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Morning BK you do some lovely art work on your paintings. Have you ever tried Chinese brush painting? I went to classes for 1 year, it look easy but it took me 35 attempts to paint a Panda, and still people ask "what is that" a friend of mine has been on the course for a good number of years and her painting's are really good. Also Chinese writing with ink now that's another kettle of fish? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 Hiya Mary, how do ! As I recall, we have already discussed this on two occasions. And at the risk of repeating meself, I can't be motivated to purchase the special brushes, inks and paper required. At the moment I've got some projects on the go, including a copper kettle for my B.i.L., also a pair of mini churns that I want to do as a pair, although I've no idea what the subject will be yet. The kettle will be Butterfly themed, as per request. Are you going to show me the Panda you painted? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 BK I know we have spoken before about this but i must admit I use normal brushes and water colour paint, I have a few Chinese brusher's but i find it just as easy to use the others, the only thing that i find hard to use is the ink, right now my lips are sealed. I am putting down to an age thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 Tell you what Cherub, I'll give it ago and provide it for your adjudication. And it won't be Willow pattern.  2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 @IAN FINN, if your'e up and about, you asked me to keep you posted re the Copper kettle. Well, here is the first instalment. It is an absolute bugger to paint in sunlight, as the reflection is blinding. B.i.L is delighted with it though... 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Looks good Beekay looking forward to the next installment glad BiL likes it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Love the butterfly, the copper kettle is in great condition and a lot better than one we’ve had in the shed for yonks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 Thank you Lizzie. Just finished putting another little friend next to it. It's very heavy and difficult to hold still. When sun shining on it, it's blinding and you can't see where to apply the paint. Tomorrow I will start the other side and I think it will be either a Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell or Swallowtail. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 .Did you say the sun is shining wow it is clear and sunny here but the temperature is -26C looks tropical looking out the window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 OMG @IAN FINN, it’s +6C here in Nottingham and that’s cold in my book!!  My weather app tells me we’ll get just below freezing during the night next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Tog up Lizzie keep warm. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 What great work Beekay you are lucky with this talent. I envy anyone that can draw or paint. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 Thank you Siddha, very much appreciated. As are all words of encouragement. One strives to do the best, but the older I get, the more taxing and tiring it becomes. I'll post the other side, when it's done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 13 Author Report Share Posted January 13 Now the lid is finished. Made a temporary handle, as I left the brass finial in Notts...( small Tortoiseshell butterfly) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Are your eyes still ok Beekay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,153 Posted January 13 Author Report Share Posted January 13 Struggling Ian, struggling. Keep cutting my hands on the inside lip edge. Even had my hand stuck inside on Thursday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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