First, I want to start off by sharing with you two recent responses to my work. The first came from the judge for the November to ART MUSE online juried contest. One piece I submitted was
Marbled Water. Here is what I received as a finalist:
I like the unusual viewpoint and the variety of shapes that come together in an abstract design. The suggestions of seeing through the water and the reflections from the hard edged buildings are very well described. Nancy Tankersley
The second came in an email this morning from a friend and collector who now lives in Vermont. Her brother-in-law teaches color at the Parsons School of Design in NYC. Here is what she wrote: Dan is a professional artist who teaches color at Parsons School of Design.
I always enjoy his comments on our artwork. He loves your work, the
light you get, the precision. This trip he particularly enjoyed looking
at your painting of the cattle and horses and dog crossing the road in
Wyoming. I can't remember exactly what he said but he loved the way you
used colors and asked me to tell you how much he likes it!
It is always gratifying to discover how much your work impacts others. For someone who teaches color to comment so positively on my use of color is high praise indeed! I attribute it to John Singer Sargent. He is my inspiration.
With the holidays and family from out of town visiting etc I haven't had much time at my easel this past month or two. I have done another little 6x6 to show off today. I took the photo reference at the end of the hollyhock season. I think I needed a little color and hope for Spring.
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| Hollyhock, 6x6, oil on panel |
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