tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post7493027761737726502..comments2023-06-18T04:00:48.429-04:00Comments on Aesthetic Work: In the Footsteps of GiantsKelly M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07281523503121981821noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post-49004544876630313422010-03-19T21:37:22.737-04:002010-03-19T21:37:22.737-04:00I used to go to life drawing every week for years-...I used to go to life drawing every week for years-- when I started teaching workshop all over the country I eventually gave up the life drawing- but I have fond memories and I applaud your drawings and paintings of nudes.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post-57778522779667200722010-03-19T13:42:00.620-04:002010-03-19T13:42:00.620-04:00I like the way that you were still able to give a ...I like the way that you were still able to give a really linear look to your oil paintings. It is quite lovely. I've never tried to copy one of the masters- but that is how they all learned. I'm thinking I may try it in the future. Thanks for the inspiration. I'll have to get out my sketchbook about this before I forget!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post-74945576950691273972010-03-15T20:21:34.165-04:002010-03-15T20:21:34.165-04:00See, less is best -- I should have kept my mouth s...See, less is best -- I should have kept my mouth shut -- lol! <br /><br />I agree, Mary Ann, there is something about those siena washes that give that vintage, aged look.<br /><br />Welcome, Don! I just added you to my links list -- hope you'll visit again!Kelly M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07281523503121981821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post-86896137601594810742010-03-15T15:50:48.574-04:002010-03-15T15:50:48.574-04:00Just found your blog and I'm enjoying it. Need...Just found your blog and I'm enjoying it. Need more time though. I'll be back.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262593914933528403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post-47664831683076818682010-03-15T11:53:36.247-04:002010-03-15T11:53:36.247-04:00Great way to spend a Sunday. You are so right abou...Great way to spend a Sunday. You are so right about using the oil in this manner...washes of burnt sienna are so beautiful!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186959491936711427.post-77704448967375385232010-03-15T10:07:04.378-04:002010-03-15T10:07:04.378-04:00thumbing a ride? ha! I interpreted the extended ar...thumbing a ride? ha! I interpreted the extended arm, as beseeching someone unseen and thought it quite provocative!Caterina Gigliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866569809702127806noreply@blogger.com