Yesterday morning early I stumbled on Jeff Mahorney's blog in which he discussed what he learned from doing 120 paintings. He has it listed under "What I Learned" just under his portrait (http://jmahorney.blogspot.com). There is a long and a short version, but don't miss the long one. It is a concise distillation of many technical and creative issues and I found them extremely helpful and even comforting. He also has a really interesting blog, don't miss it!
Jean, you have really been painting and posting faithfully. I have heard the expression before, "miles on the brush". You'll be getting your miles of canvas covered at this rate. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI like this painting, especially the reflections in the glass and the way the water distorts the image of the plate.
And I love Jeff Mahoney's "What I Learned"!! Those voices in may head came again yesterday about halfway through my art class. My spirits were sagging, but I kept painting because I am paying for that class.
It did get better.
You're making me want to paint peaches! I've never tried. I did spend a little time looking at Jeff Mahorney's site and really enjoyed it . . . very astute and articulate and some really terrific paintings. Thanks so much for telling us about him.
ReplyDeleteHey Jean, Thanks for mentioning me. Very much appreciated and I probably forgot to tell you because I'm a dolt. Anyway, thanks.
ReplyDeletePeach and Vine is delightful. Your glass has a great crisp sense of light to it. And the lost edge on the vine leaf as it meets the dark side of the peach: sublime. lost and lovely. :)