Friday, November 18, 2011

AEDM 2011: Day 18 Paint Party Friday #36

Every week I participate in Wishcasting Wednesdays hosted by Jamie Ridler and Paint Party Friday hosted by Kristin &Eva. That means I have about 130 possible posts to read. I can make it to about 60 of them weekly. My method? My closest friends first and then I "balance the lines", adding people I know little or not at all. {Disclaimer, some weeks I don´t even make it to a dozen! Sorry!}
With Art Every Day Month I have over 100 DAILY posts to add. Cue to overwhelm. This year I´m going with the "multiples" method. E.g: on the 14th of November I visited & commented on #14, #28, #42, #56, #70, #84 & #98.
Have you got a commenting method?

For Art Every Day Month I show each day what I created the day before. My table on Nov. 17th:

Based on Donna Downey´s Inspiration Wednesday video Scrapbook paper scraps as a first layer.
Acrylics (burnt siena & medium skin tone). Too dark.
Squish of nude. Note to self: Self, sweetie, it looks kinda cool, remember this for the next one.
Watercolour pencils for flowers. By then it was midnight and not even the dryer was drying fast enough for me. I might call this done or not. It all depends on how it looks tomorrow morning. Oh, and I used the tapping on pencil trick too.
It seems to need something else. What do you suggest?
For Paint Party Friday I´ll also show you a summary of the painted pieces of the week and my working table those days.
You can find the original posts at my Home page to read what I´ve learnt this week that was all about experimenting.


22 comments:

Serena Lewis said...

Hi Paula,

Yes, it certainly can be overwhelming to try and comment on all AEDM members' blogs daily. I generally make sure I visit my regular friends' blogs first and then I kinda try to get through them all but end up just choosing links randomly due to lack of time. I do enjoy seeing what everyone is up to.

I love the flowers you've added on your latest pages. Yes, I think it needs a little something too...perhaps some words/text?

You've achieved quite a lot this past week...nice work!

Love, light and peace,
Serena xo

Netty said...

Thank you for sharing all your terrific work. Happy PPF, Annette x

carol l mckenna said...

Very creative ~ ~ thanks, namaste, Carol ~ Happy PPF ^_^

tracy said...

Now that's a great idea for a commenting method! I only participate in AEDM and couldn't imagine keeping up with much else. *bows*

I love seeing what your up to because it sure inspires me to try some new things!

Anonymous said...

beautiful pages, I comment back to all who comment on my blog and I comment on the blogs I follow next, I can't comment on everyone but I make a point of commening back on those who have taken the time to comment on mine, I can see how it must be difficult for you, just do what you can, I don't think anyone wants blogging to become a chore one hates to face,, be happy , we love your work, I will visit wether you visit me or not, no worries, I enjoy reading all sorts of blogs and lots don't visit back, I don't do it for that,

Mary C. Nasser said...

Wonderful painted pieces this week!
Very prolific!

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

GlorV1 said...

Thanks for sharing all that you are working on. Lots of work there and very creative. Have a great weekend Paula and Happy PPF!

Valerie-Jael said...

I know what you mean - sometimes I need 2 hours to get round and comment, and I don't always manage all, it's impossible. But I don't have a method in my madness! I love the pages you have made; I often do things like that in my journal! All the best, Valerie

Leovi said...

Preciosas y muy interesantes estas composiciones,me encanta como has aplicado las diferentes técnicas, excelente resultado.

Julie said...

beautiful pages. I try to comment as much as I can, I know the support is so important. But it's impossible to visit everyone especially during aedm. xo

EVA said...

Your pages are looking good so far!

I vary my visiting process too - just in case I don't get to everyone (though I always try to when I'm in town)

Often I will do 1-5, 11-15, 21-25 etc then work backwards with 30-26, 20-16 etc. Othertimes I will do even then odd. Sometimes I start in the middle or the end. I like your idea too - multiples. Maybe I will try that next week!

Unknown said...

Wow that is a great system you have on commenting!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and making a comment! I am more thankful now, knowing how many you go through:))
I love your work and you have done some much of it!! Keep on keepin on!!

Nicola said...

Hi Paula, you are very creative with all sorts of cool things! I loved seeing your art desk too! :0) I get overwhelmed with commenting sometimes so now I only participate in two things a week and I try to keep up with the comments by replying as quick as possible otherwise if I have a lot it gets a bit overwhelming! I love catching up on what everyone has been doing though. I think that your method is a very good idea if you have that many people to comment on! :0)

Tracey FK said...

Hi Paula... my commenting method is head to my favourites first and then fit in the ones that I can... I am a touch behind this week, but have set aside time today... you have had such a productive week when i see it all laid out like that... lovely to see it as a group xx

Janet said...

I like seeing all the things you're working on. And comments can get overwhelming at times but I think everyone understands that and has the same problem.

carlarey said...

I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed. I just take the whole weekend, and visit a few blogs while a coat of paint is drying.

Love the flower page, and I agree with Serena, maybe some text written around the flowers.

Robin Panzer Art said...

At the beginning of the day I start at the beginning of the list and comment on as many as I can fit in. At the end of the day I do my very best to respond to everyone who has commented to me. I leave the list up and try to sneak in a couple of more throughout the week until the next blog hop starts then I move on. ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

Molly said...

i liked reading about your commenting system. i'm also amazed at how much you manage to create. inspiring!

Heather Foust said...

You have been way busy this week!! Love all your work. I know what you mean about not finding enough time to comment on peoples blogs. I feel so guilty sometimes because I can not possibly get around to everyone!!! I do my best!!! I try to at least look at everyones!!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

i enjoyed your post and appreciate seeing the progression of your work. i know what you mean about having a lot of blogs to visit. i don't have a specific method for choosing which blogs to visit. but maybe i should!
happy PPF and thanks for sharing!
hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

I saw Donna's video too. You did such a wonderful job with yours. I hope to try her technique in my journal this weekend. I think words or a favorite quote would look fabulous!

Victoria said...

So beautiful Paula..i love burnt sienna too..gorgeous work..very exciting and inspiring as always!Thanks for all that you share!
victoria

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