tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post4559755072506844860..comments2023-07-23T06:42:12.346-06:00Comments on My Paint Box: More stuff from the workshop last weekFrank Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-24849129484615206402008-03-21T22:23:00.000-06:002008-03-21T22:23:00.000-06:00Thank you very much Kathryn. I never heard stuff l...Thank you very much Kathryn. I never heard stuff like that in art school either. <BR/>This exercise in pre mixing color came from a desire to free my creative side up as much as possible. It is also a big help when you can compare color and make corrections BEFORE you lay them down.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-26209529775686105252008-03-21T19:30:00.000-06:002008-03-21T19:30:00.000-06:00What a great post, and wonderful paintings as alwa...What a great post, and wonderful paintings as always. The "left brain/right brain" distinction really resonates. When I read a similar description in Betty Edwards' book on Color, it was a revelation to me, never mentioned in art school. Your discussion validates that, and your approach is something I will try to incorporate. Thank you!kathrynlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792831717839627852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-20448141297090902482008-03-21T11:36:00.000-06:002008-03-21T11:36:00.000-06:00Thanks Barrie. It is nice to know that even non pa...Thanks Barrie. It is nice to know that even non painters can find this stuff interesting.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-5671748047604665782008-03-21T01:25:00.000-06:002008-03-21T01:25:00.000-06:00As a non-painter, it's very interesting to read ab...As a non-painter, it's very interesting to read about the workshop and your techniques.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-23663174084637573962008-03-20T14:08:00.000-06:002008-03-20T14:08:00.000-06:00Hi Julie. Jack is totally right about the differen...Hi Julie. Jack is totally right about the difference in approach.<BR/>I am glad that you found some of my ideas helpful.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-57408043974352412242008-03-20T14:06:00.000-06:002008-03-20T14:06:00.000-06:00Hi Jack, right you are on the location.You are rig...Hi Jack, right you are on the location.<BR/>You are right about the difference in approach to plein air vs. studio too. At least if you are trying to catch the light in one go.<BR/>Especially for this pre mix exercise. The aim is to get accurate color blocked in fast and then adjust, add to it, or leave it.<BR/>Stay tuned.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-78735930435163313472008-03-20T12:25:00.000-06:002008-03-20T12:25:00.000-06:00Thanks - found your comment on the different ways ...Thanks - found your comment on the different ways of approaching a scene most helpful; and think there's something in Jack's comment as well about there being variations in plein air and studio work.virtual nexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955335598875413324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-35564209545329757572008-03-20T11:02:00.000-06:002008-03-20T11:02:00.000-06:00Frank--thanks for the detailed review of your work...Frank--thanks for the detailed review of your workshop. I look forward to the rest. I found the hardest part for me was understanding that you should mix the true local color and apply it as a "finished" statement of that particular color. This, as opposed to counting on the effects of layering one color on another to achieve the effect as one would be more likely to do in a studio. You don't have time for that and you can only put so much paint down before you start to get mud. Once I "got" that, I was OK. But it became clear to me that there was a basic difference to painting plein air and painting in more detail in the studio. If some of your students have trouble with that, maybe my experience would be useful. Love the sketches, too. San Miguel Vieques, old church to your back, correct? JackJack Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532608411801891129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-2633210901667835272008-03-20T10:33:00.000-06:002008-03-20T10:33:00.000-06:00Hi Karen. I try.I do a few workshops each year. Th...Hi Karen. I try.<BR/>I do a few workshops each year. This March I only had time for one. Easter vacation came early this year and Erin is out of school this week and next. I did not want to be tied to a class.<BR/>I may do one in Early October when there are a lot of wild flowers around here and things are still green.<BR/>Otherwise, I will be doing more next winter (Feb. or March)<BR/>Enjoy the skiing and apres ski scene in Telluride.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-51502493498050230542008-03-20T10:29:00.000-06:002008-03-20T10:29:00.000-06:00Thanks Jennifer. I have seen it said somewhere in ...Thanks Jennifer. <BR/>I have seen it said somewhere in the blogosphere that..."your comments feed my blog".<BR/>It is true. The more I know that someone is reading, and enjoying or getting something out of my posts, the more I want to post and try to make them interesting.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-50604506542702422632008-03-20T10:25:00.000-06:002008-03-20T10:25:00.000-06:00What a wonderful job explaining your process. I wo...What a wonderful job explaining your process. I work much the same way when I paint....which hasn't been too often lately. <BR/><BR/>How often do you have these workshops?<BR/><BR/>I went to Tyler College of Art, part of Temple University, back in the day. I couldn't afford RISD at the time. I WAS a painting major.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful studies BTW.Karen Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781297289001148349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-74035977917479371072008-03-20T09:50:00.000-06:002008-03-20T09:50:00.000-06:00Hi Frank-- I really like hearing about your proces...Hi Frank-- I really like hearing about your process-- especially about pre-mixing colors.Jennifer Thermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970621166460145330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-13041156447794955102008-03-20T08:08:00.000-06:002008-03-20T08:08:00.000-06:00Thanks for visiting everyone.Colin, fast but delib...Thanks for visiting everyone.<BR/><BR/>Colin, fast but deliberate is where it's at for plein air.<BR/><BR/>Bill, that happens once in a while. <BR/><BR/>Don, thanks. I appreciate that.<BR/><BR/>Kate, I will dig up a shot of pre mixed piles and a painting to go along with it. I was thinking the same thing, but don't like super long blog posts. Had to cut this one off somewhere.<BR/><BR/>Hi Eric. Some of my favorite views too. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Christine. I'll work on continuing the pre mixed thing with some palette shots.<BR/><BR/>Faye I am glad you picked up on the left side right side thing. I think it is very important. <BR/>I'll post some more from the workshop soon.Frank Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011564146411771531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-16834119893834887522008-03-20T07:20:00.000-06:002008-03-20T07:20:00.000-06:00Yes, I agree with Kate and Christine--please consi...Yes, I agree with Kate and Christine--please consider a future post showing your pre-mixed palette. And thanks for sharing details of your workshop for those of us who couldn't be there. I love what you said about how the pre-mixing allows you to switch from left to right brain, and go from thinking, planning, organizing, mixing to painting spontaneously. <BR/>Both the paintings are wonderful studies of atmosphere and light--lovely work, Frank.<BR/>FayeFCPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062054592866687165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-52442088423566728272008-03-20T07:04:00.000-06:002008-03-20T07:04:00.000-06:00really good post frank. it's fascinating to hear h...really good post frank. it's fascinating to hear how other artists work. it looks like you had a great workshop, the 'three stacks' painting really jumps to me, great colors, expressive brushstrokes. i agree with kate, it would be interesting to see a pic of your premixed palette and the finished painting.Christine Mercer-Vernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172684068981411097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-29742720123981175142008-03-20T05:41:00.000-06:002008-03-20T05:41:00.000-06:00Amazing pieces, i love the "flattened" elevated vi...Amazing pieces, i love the "flattened" elevated view points. It sounds like a great adventure. I'm loving these pictures too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375615378259386972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-49149135552345785802008-03-20T00:39:00.000-06:002008-03-20T00:39:00.000-06:00Beautiful colors, and interesting pre-mixing techn...Beautiful colors, and interesting pre-mixing technique Frank. I would love to see a shot of your pre-mixed palette compare to a shot of the finished work.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227584965281381330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-41489956777474357132008-03-19T23:20:00.000-06:002008-03-19T23:20:00.000-06:00Beautiful little studies, Frank. Full of light and...Beautiful little studies, Frank. Full of light and atmosphere, and the immediacy of direct sensation, which is what good plein air painting is all about.Don Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497657029761169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-8814302841880628512008-03-19T21:59:00.000-06:002008-03-19T21:59:00.000-06:00Good post, Frank. I like to hear how others work. ...Good post, Frank. I like to hear how others work. Re: pre-mixing colors, I've tried pre-mixing colors before but found that I hardly used the pre-mixed piles once I got started and mixed as I went along. <BR/><BR/>I especially like the zoomed in landscape, btw.Bill Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511752815381069553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398982987918743636.post-7525318555627916662008-03-19T20:52:00.000-06:002008-03-19T20:52:00.000-06:00Frank, I love seeing this stuff and hearing about ...Frank, <BR/><BR/>I love seeing this stuff and hearing about the workshop. I think it's great that you're pushing fast painting. It's really interesting to hear about what you have students do. It sounds like you teach all of the good exercises I wish I had the discipline to do for myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com