tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post3636499840207683116..comments2023-10-28T06:26:46.265-07:00Comments on Art and Music: Art books to read oftenKatherine van Schoonhovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16856296773149274225noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-36994562033903872502011-02-03T08:05:49.709-08:002011-02-03T08:05:49.709-08:00Besides the large blurry shapes with dilated pupil...Besides the large blurry shapes with dilated pupils, did you get all the sparkling effect that appeared as an overlap of a thousand stars? <br />How is the new floor mat?Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027138252640828910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-38393861549147283562011-02-02T09:02:48.846-08:002011-02-02T09:02:48.846-08:00I enjoy the dark red of those flowers against all ...I enjoy the dark red of those flowers against all the neutrals. You have a good eye for sure.....and a good library, Katherine (and I very much appreciate that you've loaned me some of your wonderful book acquisitions!) Any artist worth their salt looks at the great painters and "takes in" what they have to share. To me, reading wonderful books like the ones Eric and you suggest is like being able to sit down and talk to the artists themselves. Praise Gutenberg!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-86599226658320815722011-02-02T07:04:23.764-08:002011-02-02T07:04:23.764-08:00Thanks, Sam. I think I'll leave it as is. &quo...Thanks, Sam. I think I'll leave it as is. "Dilation Teapot" for the title.<br /><br />Oli: thanks for the comment and recommendation. I have Gurney's book on my shelf but haven't read it through yet.<br /><br />Pam: I agree about Kevin Macpherson, too. His thorough explanation about what to bring for plein air with oils will become my guide soon as I take it all outdoors.<br /><br />William: thanks for stopping by and commenting! You will love the Henri book if you enjoy taking small bites and chewing on them for a long time. Glad you're ordering it!Katherine van Schoonhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856296773149274225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-61490770955303284882011-02-01T22:22:41.968-08:002011-02-01T22:22:41.968-08:00I just found out that my first painting teacher, B...I just found out that my first painting teacher, Bennard Perlman, is one of the important Henri historians. Complete surprise to me. An now you're recommending Henri's book. Something interesting must be lining up in the cosmos. I'm ordering it. Love your work. WmWilliam Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286221149980028093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-83914466717189712342011-02-01T08:48:38.788-08:002011-02-01T08:48:38.788-08:00I have all three of these books and yes, they'...I have all three of these books and yes, they're all great to refer to over and over. I also love Kevin Macpherson's books. The state everything so simply.Pam Holnbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569629104736368674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-73629500989218750872011-02-01T06:59:57.939-08:002011-02-01T06:59:57.939-08:00Being self taught I read many books on painting an...Being self taught I read many books on painting and Art history. Carlson´s Guide to Landscape Painting is for sure one of the best and it is a continuous source of reference for me.<br />A book which really took me by surprise is Color and Light from James Gurney. He really explains the whole process of painting and looks at color theory from a practical perspective. A book to recommend.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797523775731663346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1816170091944672081.post-28548691843850904572011-01-31T18:41:40.797-08:002011-01-31T18:41:40.797-08:00Before I read about your dilation, I was about to ...Before I read about your dilation, I was about to write, "Don't do anything else to this; it's perfect as is!"<br />I was right.<br /><br />Loriann Signori has been posting great Carlson quotes.SamArtDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322356829966791319noreply@blogger.com