tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post1789637335250609904..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Art Mash 3Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-10068201477922885202014-03-16T10:59:42.485-07:002014-03-16T10:59:42.485-07:00Thank you for precise detailed info.Thank you for precise detailed info.irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-24339366873634898562014-03-15T16:36:01.658-07:002014-03-15T16:36:01.658-07:00The studio sessions are 3 hours long - the model p...The studio sessions are 3 hours long - the model poses for about 20 or 25 minutes and then takes 5 minute breaks - so I estimate there is about 2 and half hours of actual painting time. I take my portable Jullian French Easel, a disposable paper palette and a small plastic box for my paint tubes. This box and a few brushes go into a shoulder satchel that I have used for years. I also take a small container of odorless mineral spirits and some paper towels. I try to keep my equipment and paints to a minimum so I can focus on the painting process and not the set up! It works well for me but I wish the easel weighed less. Mine is made of wood and is heavy and a bit cumbersome.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-22152753195692098692014-03-15T11:48:54.435-07:002014-03-15T11:48:54.435-07:00She is so interesting, this violet and her thought...She is so interesting, this violet and her thoughtful expression. How long did it take you to paint this portrait? One session? How is your work station is arranged during this sessions?irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-25097616185336268952014-02-24T14:33:30.873-08:002014-02-24T14:33:30.873-08:00Many thanks for stopping by and commenting - thank...Many thanks for stopping by and commenting - thank you, Haddock!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-12761119050726636332014-02-24T14:33:07.117-08:002014-02-24T14:33:07.117-08:00Sweet, sweet, Suz! Thank you so much! :)Sweet, sweet, Suz! Thank you so much! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-58548777273587743602014-02-24T14:32:42.853-08:002014-02-24T14:32:42.853-08:00I greatly appreciate your words - thank yo so much...I greatly appreciate your words - thank yo so much, Jane.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-91758204006949377762014-02-24T14:31:50.842-08:002014-02-24T14:31:50.842-08:00Many thanks, Cath!Many thanks, Cath!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-58440163872328792082014-02-24T14:31:36.044-08:002014-02-24T14:31:36.044-08:00You are so nice, Sandra - thank you. Painting from...You are so nice, Sandra - thank you. Painting from life is so different from painting in the studio where things are controlled. Its an ongoing challenge.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-29567577496958616592014-02-24T14:30:51.149-08:002014-02-24T14:30:51.149-08:00I enjoyed the colors this session, too, Vic - not ...I enjoyed the colors this session, too, Vic - not as garish as the previous session! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6413779624803221812014-02-24T14:30:15.423-08:002014-02-24T14:30:15.423-08:00She was a great model and her costume was so lovel...She was a great model and her costume was so lovely - thank you, Simmone!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6645993548784772802014-02-24T14:29:23.587-08:002014-02-24T14:29:23.587-08:00She was dressed exquisitely - I was in love with t...She was dressed exquisitely - I was in love with the colors, the pose, her countenance - everything!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-42258044241436229102014-02-24T14:28:39.256-08:002014-02-24T14:28:39.256-08:00I love your advice Michael - paint furiously! Than...I love your advice Michael - paint furiously! Thank you kindly for your very welcome comments! You made my day! I envy you the snow - even with its challenges, it is so exquisitely beautiful!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-23746905675544984152014-02-24T08:29:29.473-08:002014-02-24T08:29:29.473-08:00Like the way you have created the white frills.Like the way you have created the white frills.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-13489451352433781552014-02-21T11:47:42.242-08:002014-02-21T11:47:42.242-08:00i love her!!! she is just wonderful. i love the pa...i love her!!! she is just wonderful. i love the painting and i love your post! Bravo!!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-57408474207012053952014-02-20T23:46:07.772-08:002014-02-20T23:46:07.772-08:00You have such a great sense of color and the drawi...You have such a great sense of color and the drawing of the costume is beautiful, this is super Susan , you can be absolutely satisfied .Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-69029982685785986572014-02-20T22:49:00.684-08:002014-02-20T22:49:00.684-08:00j'adore ta toile , le costume, les couleurs c&...j'adore ta toile , le costume, les couleurs c'est magnifique ma chère Susan!<br />Have a nice week-end!<br />Cath. weekend et coup de brossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273318430494202210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-32746966646355898002014-02-20T12:00:22.872-08:002014-02-20T12:00:22.872-08:00How you could possibly be unhappy with anything yo...How you could possibly be unhappy with anything you paint is baffling to me! I remain in awe as always of your wonderful, painterly work! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-79613551504235869652014-02-19T09:34:02.720-08:002014-02-19T09:34:02.720-08:00Exelent Susan. Beutiful colours, and beutifuly Pai...Exelent Susan. Beutiful colours, and beutifuly Painted. All the best Susan. <br />Vic.Victor Erringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374323225965910201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-29040080167990912192014-02-19T08:14:40.862-08:002014-02-19T08:14:40.862-08:00Ik vind dit prachtig Susan, ik hou van deze kledin...Ik vind dit prachtig Susan, ik hou van deze kleding en haar hoedje !<br />groetjes,<br />SimonneSimonne's fantasiestudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949507948705634973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-25183944011781649492014-02-19T07:41:09.240-08:002014-02-19T07:41:09.240-08:00Love her Jacobian costume! The model is beautifull...Love her Jacobian costume! The model is beautifully painted; I agree with Michael's comment - even brazen. I think that describes it well. Perfect, Susan - and absolute visual feast!!Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-58639564753914344112014-02-18T16:16:49.071-08:002014-02-18T16:16:49.071-08:00Good for you Susan! Life is short! Paint! Full ...Good for you Susan! Life is short! Paint! Full speed ahead. "Paint furiously and freely and you will make progress." PG<br />Your work is always exciting, bold, interesting, fresh, colorful, even brazen! I love it! This piece is wonderful! Keep on keeping on!<br />Your New England Art Buddy Fan!<br />Michael<br />(More and more snow all week! Tough driving but ever so beautiful!)art by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.com