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usagichan51 ♀️ [9744082] [2009-02-20 23:07:25 +0000 UTC] "Jasmine" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 167; Deviations: 111; Watchers: 24

Watching: 19; Pageviews: 15705; Comments Made: 420; Friends: 19

# About me

Painting blueberries in the backyard.

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Jasmine Ray

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jasmineray51@gmail.com

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# Comments

Comments: 67

pandekamerah [2011-12-23 05:04:55 +0000 UTC]

Oy! Howdy!

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jenny-springflower [2011-06-11 10:34:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for faving The Hour of the Rabbit. I appreciate it! Meow :3 Meow :3 Meow :3 Meow :3 Meow :3

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Kieke-boe [2011-02-14 09:35:21 +0000 UTC]

Happy early dA birthday!~ Tight Hug

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usagichan51 In reply to Kieke-boe [2011-02-16 01:43:04 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you Kieke :-D. I didn't realize it was coming up! Time really flies...

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Kieke-boe In reply to usagichan51 [2011-02-16 10:08:30 +0000 UTC]

I know, right?!

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Godyna [2011-01-09 18:37:42 +0000 UTC]

I love your works!
Simply MASTERPIECES!
At you a water color live!

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usagichan51 In reply to Godyna [2011-01-11 05:46:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Godyna! Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug

That complement means a lot to me, because I consider your artwork to be masterpieces and you are so incredibly talented. I am very honored.

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Godyna In reply to usagichan51 [2011-01-11 06:02:40 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!!!
Mutually!

I try to learn for a long time to draw picturesquely as YOU!

In your masterpieces very soft and gentle water color!

To me to your level to draw and draw.

It is possible to ask, what paper at you?
And long you draw one work?

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usagichan51 In reply to Godyna [2011-01-12 00:41:17 +0000 UTC]

I alternate between three watercolor papers: arches 140 lb cold pressed, arches 140 lb hot pressed ([link] ) and Canson 90 lb cold pressed ([link] ), depending on what I'm painting. Nowadays, I stretch the paper to prevent the paper from rippling.

The arches paper is wonderful for doing very watery watercolors, because the paper is very strong, but it is not good for sketching because the pencil and eraser seems to damage the surface if done excessively. The Canson paper is pretty good for sketching and erasing, and then adding some light washes. But it does not seem strong enough for heavy washes.

About two years ago, it used to take me 1 to 2 days to complete a watercolor (5 to 8 hours total time). But I have been having some issues with my hands (carpal tunnel and also some problems with my pinky finger), so I work slowly with long breaks in between so that I can let my hand rest. Now it takes me between 1 to 3 weeks to finish a small painting. However, I think that working slowly is good for me because I put more thought into the composition and colors.

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Godyna In reply to usagichan51 [2011-01-12 06:17:14 +0000 UTC]

THANKS BIG!!!!!!
Have very interesting told
I also spend on 5 - 8 hours.
Only I draw on a bad cheap paper

I probably ridiculously speak English? :) (Smile)

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usagichan51 In reply to Godyna [2011-01-14 18:20:28 +0000 UTC]

Well, you certainly do an amazing job on cheap paper! The paint and colors are so stunning, that I would never guess that about the paper.

P.S. Your English is quite good.

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Godyna In reply to usagichan51 [2011-01-14 18:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
We will inspire each other!

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pandekamerah [2010-11-15 07:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave !

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melanoxylon [2010-08-21 11:19:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you for faving my watercolour!

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Kieke-boe [2010-06-11 10:28:42 +0000 UTC]

And thanks for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug

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pandekamerah [2010-03-26 15:39:34 +0000 UTC]

Hi ! It's too bad if the light block the stars. In Ciledug, my Hometown, 42 km west to Jakarta, we can see stars with naked-eyes, lying on the rice-paddy fields. Cofee, Kretek, and steamed peanu and steamed cassava, it's just like communicate and date with whole universe in 1 minute.

And also, thanks for the fave ! Hahahaha.It's about crocs beach-sandals.

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usagichan51 In reply to pandekamerah [2010-03-29 17:12:40 +0000 UTC]

That sounds so lovely! And I'm sure it helps to feed your imagination :-D

I really enjoy your style of art. It is so unique and I like the bright striking colors you pick.

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pandekamerah In reply to usagichan51 [2010-03-29 23:33:22 +0000 UTC]

Lovely but lonely. :) (Smile)
Me too, love your style. It just like back with a time machine with world fill with bright colour and smooth stroke yet fun. Hmm. Just wondering.

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apj02 [2010-03-02 14:04:10 +0000 UTC]

lovely gallery!

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usagichan51 In reply to apj02 [2010-03-04 05:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! :-D

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evekuusk [2010-01-07 15:21:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave!

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melanoxylon [2009-12-10 06:09:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav

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Kieke-boe [2009-11-30 22:19:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave on the panda Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug

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pandekamerah [2009-11-15 20:47:18 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, thanks again for the fave, do you have a facebook account ?
If yes, then add me as your friend
Gilang Pandeka (enembelasenem@y####.co.id)
Thank you usagichan51 ^^

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pandekamerah [2009-11-03 23:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it has been my mistake to do such an action like that, Ok. Thanks for the tips, and from now on, I'll consider the scrap. Thanks, you're a best counselor and a best friends too, wish we could talk...[link]

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usagichan51 In reply to pandekamerah [2009-11-14 17:10:07 +0000 UTC]

Glad I could help ^^

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pandekamerah [2009-11-01 13:42:42 +0000 UTC]

Usagichan51, sorry, i deleted my drawing DRWL, cause i don't feel happy with it, even tough you add it to your favorite. But i changed it with another picture, with a same title DRWL too.

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usagichan51 In reply to pandekamerah [2009-11-03 22:18:36 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes I decide the same thing about my work. A nice alternative to deleting something is moving it to the Scraps folder. To do this, you change the category to "Scrapbook". That way, people can still have that work fave'd :D (Big Grin)