Cheryl Bloomfield Vince Walsh Jay (Jesus) Garcia Marie Ritzman Charlotte Williams Alex Castillejos Lynne Millar Janice Johnson Bea Flores Teresa Wichman Vi Parker Gayle Knize Pat Buchanan Ray Mesgarzadeh
An article I read this morning (below) says, "Whenever anyone in the art business utters the above statement, everyone else in the room nods knowingly as if it's important, sage wisdom".
THIS IS TRUE ABOUT ANY RULES THAT ARE PASSED ALONG TO ARTISTS. "Sage Wisdom" HA!. YOU CAN USE THE RULES .....OR NOT! It's okay, nobody will shoot you. Rules are good, they might make a painting more appealing, BUT rules are made to be broken occasionally. Artwork should not be discredited because one does not put a little red in the trees or if one has even numbered items instead of the "Rule of Odd" numbered items. Sometimes rules are just made up and passed around as if it's Sage Wisdom. They are made so that the person passing it around, well, it makes them feel important.--The old, "I knew something that you didn't know" trick. Artists are notorious for this, watch out! I think giving another artist a critique is important and what is said should be considered, it helps us to grow as artists, but if you don't agree, simply don't do it. It's your own unique painting/drawing/etc. I once had a well known regional artist come up to my art booth and tell me that "Water reflection is always lighter than the things it is reflecting...Always!" I never asked her for her opinion, she just walked up and gave it to me in front of other people. I was very embarassed because I didn't know this information and I felt like a complete dunce. Later, I found out from several other well known regional artists that that rule just wasn't always true. Often times I look at a water reflection and a lot of it is darker than the land. It depends on the atmosphere--sun, clouds, shadows, etc. I happen to be an artist who paints what I see (Sometimes the old hand and eye don't get together and do what I say). I've learned to apply rules to my paintings along the way, but again, I say, rules are meant to be broken on occasion. There are so many rules, who can possibly apply all of them to one painting anyway? It will be my goal to endeavor to apply all the rules, but if it doesn't happen, just let me enjoy the day with a brush in my hand. People can get so hung up on rules, that they get so uptight and it shows in their paintings. Be free of the rules once in awhile and let the brush fling the paint! Have fun! Learn the rules and then break them!
Vince Walsh comments: Rules are useful if we have a hard time seeing our subject, or we feel something is wrong in our painting and we need help. It gives us a checklist to correct our work. Rules are tools. Not weapons to criticize other artists. We have to know the rules before we can break them. In all the years I have been painting,I never met an artist who critiqued my painting in an attempt to demean me. Great artist are humble because they know what it takes. Ironically,the person that made the statement about reflections in water was incorrect and the author did not catch it. He still has it wrong. Dark objects reflect slightly lighter in water and light objects reflect slightly darker. Just paint the color notes we see, then the water will create itself and read correctly. I can find something wrong in every painting I have done. It doesn't bother me, as long as I made the statement I wanted to make. Degas said he never finished a painting. We can always do better, it's a challenge, and that's fun.
Well said Vince, thanks, I can see why you are a teacher. There is lots to learn from you! I am talking about the etiquette of other artist's viewing a painting. We can look at a painting and see all the flaws, all of the rules broken,all of the poor drawing,etc., or we can look at the greatness of a painting, what is learned from it, what we felt when we viewed it, enjoy the colors & composition, wonder what the artist is saying. Sure, a painting is never finished, we can find something wrong in our's and other's paintings, but is the glass half full or half empty when viewing a painting. I was using that regional artist as an example who told me about what her version of water should be as Sage Wisdom, albeit unsolicited Sage Wisdom. Is there no etiquette for those people? All I am saying is that think before you critique, look for some good as well as bad if you must. Artists are tough and sensitive at the same time. We're tough just to get out and paint and let the public see it. Tough to realize our mistakes and learn from them, tough to hear others criticize our work. We're sensitive because we worked hard on our piece, we felt something when we painted it and would like to hear something good about our work too. Thomas Kincaid was highly criticized for his work, and my guess is because the critiques were jealous that he was successful. I think the abundance of criticism contributed to his death.
Also wanted to say that Jesus', Charlotte and myself painted yesterday near the red barn on 11th St. Just three of us this time but we had a fun time even though the time was short. It started to rain but we got in about an hour and a half of painting. Thanks for the location, Jesus'!
FRI was good. Im proud that everyone tuffed it out in the rain. In the end it was worth it because we created three great paintings! I think the rain forced us to act quickly and paint on instinct alone without over working and un needed brush strokes. The colors were all great and the designs just as good. Another lesson chalked up to experience. Just as i feel about the effort to go to the Gym :) the hardest thing is not talking yourself out of going, but you never regret going after! STAY THIRSTY MY FRIENDS!
http://www.tracypress.com/pages/our_town_spotlights Read about Lynne Millar, a TPAA member, and how she promotes the arts at Kelly School. Kudos to Lynne and thanks!
We are painting on Sunday at 2p.m. at this location: 9 miles north on Tracy Blvd from Hwy 205, 3rd bridge, turn left into dirt and park. Water, bridge, snowy egrets.Please try to participate and if you can, come on time. No one should be out there alone. I think we have 5-6 people coming so far. You an always tape/record the 49er Super Bowl and watch it later. Hopefully no one will discuss the score too early!lol
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MARINE ART 15th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists December 20, 2012-March 3, 2013
With more than 120 works art, including paintings, sculpture and scrimshaw, the 15th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) will fill the temporary exhibition galleries of The Haggin Museum through March 3, 2013. The works on display, from depictions of ships and seascapes to marine life and coastal scenes, represent the very best from the 530+ artist members of the Society.
It was a beautiful day at the N. Tracy Blvd. location yesterday. There were six artist present, Charlotte, Jesus', Marie, Janet, Vince, and myself. My husband came also, brought a chair and a book, and took some pics for us (attached). Vince's pic is from last time we were there. The colors had changed just since we were there last time, and it was an afternoon sun.
I passed out some notes on composition from Edgar Payne's book. I have attached the notes here too. http://video.cpt12.org/video/2183648206/
We are are talking about traveling to Lodi on Tues. Feb. 19th, weather/fog permitting. To paint, there are a couple of wineries in consideration. If anyone wants to paint before Feb. 19th, please include me and let me know when and where.
How many of you visit the TPAA blog? If all of you do, I will eliminate emails entirely and just post on the blog. Let me know please. How many of you can post photos on the blog?
Lynne and Alex, we missed you yesterday and hope you can make the next paint out!? Janet, it was good to paint with you again.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD WORK ACCEPTED IN TRACY EXPRESSIONS SHOW!! Several of Vince's students are in the show and your hard work has paid off! Way to go Lynn, Marie, Jesus, and Vince (the one's that I know of)!
An article I read this morning (below) says, "Whenever anyone in the art business utters the above statement, everyone else in the room nods knowingly as if it's important, sage wisdom".
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS TRUE ABOUT ANY RULES THAT ARE PASSED ALONG TO ARTISTS. "Sage Wisdom" HA!. YOU CAN USE THE RULES .....OR NOT! It's okay, nobody will shoot you.
Rules are good, they might make a painting more appealing, BUT rules are made to be broken occasionally. Artwork should not be discredited because
one does not put a little red in the trees or if one has even numbered items instead of the "Rule of Odd" numbered items. Sometimes rules are just made up
and passed around as if it's Sage Wisdom. They are made so that the person passing it around, well, it makes them feel important.--The old, "I knew something
that you didn't know" trick. Artists are notorious for this, watch out! I think giving another artist a critique is important and what is said should be considered, it helps us
to grow as artists, but if you don't agree, simply don't do it. It's your own unique painting/drawing/etc. I once had a well known regional artist come up to my art booth and tell me that "Water reflection is always lighter than the things it is reflecting...Always!" I never asked her for her opinion, she just walked up and gave it to me in front of other people. I was very
embarassed because I didn't know this information and I felt like a complete dunce. Later, I found out from several other well known regional artists that
that rule just wasn't always true. Often times I look at a water reflection and a lot of it is darker than the land. It depends on the atmosphere--sun, clouds, shadows, etc. I happen
to be an artist who paints what I see (Sometimes the old hand and eye don't get together and do what I say). I've learned to apply rules to my paintings along the way, but
again, I say, rules are meant to be broken on occasion. There are so many rules, who can possibly apply all of them to one painting anyway? It will be my goal to endeavor to
apply all the rules, but if it doesn't happen, just let me enjoy the day with a brush in my hand. People can get so hung up on rules, that they get so uptight and it shows in
their paintings. Be free of the rules once in awhile and let the brush fling the paint! Have fun! Learn the rules and then break them!
Just sayin'...,Cheryl
Vince Walsh comments:
ReplyDeleteRules are useful if we have a hard time seeing our subject, or we feel something is wrong in our painting and we need help. It gives us a checklist to correct our work. Rules are tools. Not weapons to criticize other artists. We have to know the rules before we can break them. In all the years I have been painting,I never met an artist who critiqued my painting in an attempt to demean me. Great artist are humble because they know what it takes.
Ironically,the person that made the statement about reflections in water was incorrect and the author did not catch it. He still has it wrong. Dark objects reflect slightly lighter in water and light objects reflect slightly darker. Just paint the color notes we see, then the water will create itself and read correctly.
I can find something wrong in every painting I have done. It doesn't bother me, as long as I made the statement I wanted to make. Degas said he never finished a painting. We can always do better, it's a challenge, and that's fun.
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ReplyDeleteWell said Vince, thanks, I can see why you are a teacher. There is lots to learn from you! I am talking about the etiquette of other artist's viewing a painting. We can look at a painting and see all the flaws, all of the rules broken,all of the poor drawing,etc., or we can look at the greatness of a painting, what is learned from it, what we felt when we viewed it, enjoy the colors & composition, wonder what the artist is saying. Sure, a painting is never finished, we can find something wrong in our's and other's paintings, but is the glass half full or half empty when viewing a painting. I was using that regional artist as an example who told me about what her version of water should be as Sage Wisdom, albeit unsolicited Sage Wisdom. Is there no etiquette for those people? All I am saying is that think before you critique, look for some good as well as bad if you must. Artists are tough and sensitive at the same time. We're tough just to get out and paint and let the public see it. Tough to realize our mistakes and learn from them, tough to hear others criticize our work. We're sensitive because we worked hard on our piece, we felt something when we painted it and would like to hear something good about our work too. Thomas Kincaid was highly criticized for his work, and my guess is because the critiques were jealous that he was successful. I think the abundance of criticism contributed to his death.
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to say that Jesus', Charlotte and myself painted yesterday near the red barn on 11th St. Just three of us this time but we had a fun time even though the time was short. It started to rain but we got in about an hour and a half of painting. Thanks for the location, Jesus'!
ReplyDeleteFRI was good. Im proud that everyone tuffed it out in the rain. In the end it was worth it because we created three great paintings! I think the rain forced us to act quickly and paint on instinct alone without over working and un needed brush strokes. The colors were all great and the designs just as good. Another lesson chalked up to experience. Just as i feel about the effort to go to the Gym :) the hardest thing is not talking yourself out of going, but you never regret going after!
ReplyDeleteSTAY THIRSTY MY FRIENDS!
http://www.tracypress.com/pages/our_town_spotlights
ReplyDeleteRead about Lynne Millar, a TPAA member, and how she promotes the arts at Kelly School.
Kudos to Lynne and thanks!
We are painting on Sunday at 2p.m. at this location:
ReplyDelete9 miles north on Tracy Blvd from Hwy 205, 3rd bridge, turn left
into dirt and park. Water, bridge, snowy egrets.Please try to participate and if you can, come on time. No one should be out there alone. I think we have 5-6 people coming so far. You an always tape/record the 49er Super Bowl and watch it later. Hopefully no one will discuss the score too early!lol
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MARINE ART
ReplyDelete15th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists
December 20, 2012-March 3, 2013
With more than 120 works art, including paintings, sculpture and scrimshaw, the 15th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) will fill the temporary exhibition galleries of The Haggin Museum through March 3, 2013.
The works on display, from depictions of ships and seascapes to marine life and coastal scenes, represent the very best from the 530+ artist members of the Society.
Also:
ReplyDeleteKnowlton Gallery in Lodi:
January 15th - March 2nd, 2013
CONTEMPORARY MARINE ARTISTS OF THE WEST
Juried Show: Judged by
Don Demers
Let's talk about a field trip to these two galleries before March.
It was a beautiful day at the N. Tracy Blvd. location yesterday. There were six artist present, Charlotte, Jesus', Marie, Janet, Vince, and myself. My husband
ReplyDeletecame also, brought a chair and a book, and took some pics for us (attached). Vince's pic is from last time we were there.
The colors had changed just since we were there last time, and it was an afternoon sun.
I passed out some notes on composition from Edgar Payne's book. I have attached the notes here too.
http://video.cpt12.org/video/2183648206/
We are are talking about traveling to Lodi on Tues. Feb. 19th, weather/fog permitting. To paint, there are a couple of wineries in consideration.
If anyone wants to paint before Feb. 19th, please include me and let me know when and where.
How many of you visit the TPAA blog? If all of you do, I will eliminate emails entirely and just post on the blog. Let me know please. How many of
you can post photos on the blog?
Lynne and Alex, we missed you yesterday and hope you can make the next paint out!? Janet, it was good to paint with you again.
Any other news?
-Cheryl
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD WORK ACCEPTED IN TRACY EXPRESSIONS SHOW!! Several of Vince's students are in the show and your hard work has paid off! Way to go Lynn, Marie, Jesus, and Vince (the one's that I know of)!
ReplyDelete