# Stan the Chimp-Pencil **URL:** \ **Category:** Share Your Art\ **Created:** [May 4, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009 "2023-05-04T00:43:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/21 "2023-05-11T15:11:03Z")
Looks good! I’m so excited about this series! I practiced with my pencils on scrap paper after we finished last night. I’m hoping that will help help when we start working on the real painting. Brenda ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/22 "2023-05-11T22:53:50Z")
Yes - I have watercolor pencils but don’t use them very often. Looking forward to learning/understanding how to use them. Matt and Ashley are such amazing teachers. ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/23 "2023-05-11T23:08:02Z")
They are the BEST! I feel so lucky to have found them. 🙂 Brenda ---
**Author:** ![lenetg137](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/lenetg137/32/3016_2.png) [@lenetg137](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/lenetg137)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/24 "2023-05-16T00:36:29Z")
I caught up. However, had a couple of problems. 1st time using Frisket. When I removed it, there were a couple of places that it started to tear top layer of the watercolor paper. Any suggestions before moving forward? I did cut off the torn tails carefully. Will I be able to go over it with yhe rest of the process. Also, had an area above the tear where a little water color went through an area where i didn’t actually get good coverage with frisket. It is around eye, but think I can mask with brown in dark of eye socket, so not too worried about that one. Thanks for suggestions. ![IMG_20230515_192238](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/3/38fae84750992dd50f496dd524f6aee8545500c4.jpeg) ![20230515_192509](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/d/dbbdfaf0485e6fe81901bb3d984c8dfc334a2491.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/25 "2023-05-16T05:56:07Z")
Well, here is Stan after finally receiving my Misket masking fluid. I am not crazy about the streak going down on the left side of Stan but have some thoughts how to enhance it. I did not have ultramarine blue in my watercolor tube paints, so I mixed a little Cerilium Blue with some Indigo. I like the color it made actually. I did lighten the lines of the drawing but I can still see them so I can do my stiff painting that I try hard not to do but always find myself getting there sooner or later. Almost ready for Wednesday but may just watch first then do. Depends how I am feeling. See everyone Wednesday!! Teri ![IMG_1312](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/5/53599d76e4492e7428b0e8a8b6a93cfd053f82c2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LadyLunaMarr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@LadyLunaMarr](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LadyLunaMarr)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/26 "2023-05-16T18:43:29Z")
My undersketch for Stan. Still running a bit behind on this one, hope to be all caught up by tomorrows lesson. Love seeing everyone’s work! ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/4/4f924c60f8a88a8122c4f2cd2b975f6aae7ec88e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LadyLunaMarr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@LadyLunaMarr](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LadyLunaMarr)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/27 "2023-05-18T01:29:37Z")
Stan number 2 after tonight’s lesson… I miss Stan number 1 and am highly contemplating a need for Stan number 3! 🤣 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/e/ea4ca240658292a1861615f18d7506d96c23e703.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/28 "2023-05-20T00:27:07Z")
@LadyLunaMarr, Looks great. I am double glad you posted your watercolor from part three. I had to leave early and now I have an idea of what Matt did. Teri (alias Artsycrochet) ---
**Author:** ![LadyLunaMarr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@LadyLunaMarr](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LadyLunaMarr)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/29 "2023-05-23T17:29:23Z")
My husband came home after the last session and got very excited, he screamed through the house “Monkey!!! I want it for my office!” After informing him that the particular monkey in question now lives in the garbage can I started over again. Switching from the Seth Cole 140lb cold press to the Canson 140lb cold press made a large difference, not only did the frisket not create a disaster, the paint flows much better. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/7/7d3495498c52c1a423e942d72a92b611e2a55b2e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/30 "2023-05-23T19:14:26Z")
that looks great! I need to catch up! Husband’s are funny and always our biggest fans! ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/31 "2023-05-24T01:47:19Z")
![IMG_1404](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/8/8ef9185a08ca798d2afd764f93fbf20e520cf206.jpeg) I’m caught up! Feeling so much better!! My version is certainly far from perfect, but it’s my first experience using watercolor pencils. I’m loving it more with each application. I love all the ones shared above. Good job everyone! Brenda ---
**Author:** ![robichon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/robichon/32/4993_2.png) [@robichon](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/robichon)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/32 "2023-05-24T18:58:55Z")
Looking good Luna. So will your husband get the new and improved version when it is done? ---
**Author:** ![robichon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/robichon/32/4993_2.png) [@robichon](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/robichon)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/33 "2023-05-24T19:05:36Z")
Hi Brenda - great to see you back up to speed. Your chimp is looking great. Sorry I’m going to miss the live lesson tonight. It’s on at the same time as JEOPARDY - the Masters Finals. In our house my husband and I watch Jeopardy every weekday. The Masters Championship is a rare event and tonight we find out who wins the half a million dollars. I’ll just have to watch Matt on the Live Lesson some other time. Terri Robichon ---
**Author:** ![LadyLunaMarr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@LadyLunaMarr](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LadyLunaMarr)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/34 "2023-05-24T19:33:02Z")
That looks great Brenda I’m glad you were able to get caught up! ---
**Author:** ![LadyLunaMarr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@LadyLunaMarr](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LadyLunaMarr)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/35 "2023-05-24T19:33:55Z")
@robichon He will get this one assuming it stays good… lots of sessions left for horrible mistakes still 🤣🤣 ---
**Author:** ![robichon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/robichon/32/4993_2.png) [@robichon](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/robichon)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/36 "2023-05-24T19:48:22Z")
Hi Luna - I hear you. It’s has happened to me too that all of a sudden things go from good to not-so-good. But I have a feeling that this one of yours will be a gem. Terri Robichon ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/37 "2023-05-24T20:46:25Z")
I love Jeopardy! Enjoy! We’ll miss you tonight. I’m feeling so much better, so I’m excited to get moving in real time on this painting. BTW, I looked at your French bulldog, and it blew me away! You are a wonderfully skilled artist! Brenda ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/38 "2023-05-24T20:47:42Z")
Thanks so much! I’m excited to move ahead now! Brenda ---
**Author:** ![Queeny107](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/queeny107/32/2960_2.png) [@Queeny107](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Queeny107)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/39 "2023-05-24T22:38:06Z")
Brenda!! This is awesome!!! Oh i look forward to seeing your progress. Awesome job!! ---
**Author:** ![Queeny107](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/queeny107/32/2960_2.png) [@Queeny107](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Queeny107)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009/40 "2023-05-24T22:39:58Z")
Teri, cant wait to see your progress!! 😊 [Previous page](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/stan-the-chimp-pencil/3009.md?page=3)