tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post2319033940804557705..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Whirled Onward by the HoursSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-38407417731898313582014-04-03T16:05:19.692-07:002014-04-03T16:05:19.692-07:00Such a wonderful comment - thank you so much, Sand...Such a wonderful comment - thank you so much, Sandra - your words mean so much to me.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-64396764150584639332014-04-03T16:03:46.014-07:002014-04-03T16:03:46.014-07:00So happy you like my equine painting, Michael. And...So happy you like my equine painting, Michael. And thank you for commenting on the lack of definite fore and back grounds - I did not anchor this horse and rider in space as I wanted the figures to captivate the viewer on their own.<br />I think that portraiture from life is the most challenging of all things to paint. Trying to match skin tones, create a good likeness, capture the light while going beyond just painting a nice picture - its a monumental task! I know you will have great fun and produce some monumental works in your class!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-33980592039561070772014-04-03T15:59:21.384-07:002014-04-03T15:59:21.384-07:00Many thanks to you for lifting my spirits, Hilda. ...Many thanks to you for lifting my spirits, Hilda. It's funny but I am usually pleased with my work on paper. I have a feeling that when I paint on paper or cardboard, all expectations are removed and my mind is freer for some reason. And it could be that paper is so much less expensive than linen panels!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-42513510178576813092014-04-01T06:38:44.405-07:002014-04-01T06:38:44.405-07:00Gosh - The skills you have for both portraiture an...Gosh - The skills you have for both portraiture and your amazing equine paintings is second to none! Just fabulous, painterly, absorbing work! I'm intrigued about the one you didn't show!! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-27363820705450057572014-04-01T05:36:58.726-07:002014-04-01T05:36:58.726-07:00Hello Susan!
I love the horse and rider! For coun...Hello Susan!<br />I love the horse and rider! For countless reasons! All fantastic! Love the colors, the movement, you skill, the space between rider and horse! Also love what you left out, love no foreground, background! Also love the hooves!<br />Love the portrait! Now that I am taking a portrait painting class I am so much more appreciative of your skills! Your use of color always amazes me! Good luck with your next adventure! Take care! Michaelart by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-22773513353555033822014-04-01T05:29:06.528-07:002014-04-01T05:29:06.528-07:00This horse and the rider is painted SO beautifully...This horse and the rider is painted SO beautifully as always, Susan!!!! LOVE this one! and of course, I love Diana!!! An amazing portrait...Congratulations on two beautiful pieces!!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-82152253461102191502014-03-30T17:08:44.340-07:002014-03-30T17:08:44.340-07:00I never thought of the term boy toy - I guess I wa...I never thought of the term boy toy - I guess I was trying to imply a certain dignity to the subject - lol! Glad you love the hooves as I am fascinated by the foot and hoof anatomy of horses - its always a challenge to paint that area correctly.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-39211138233712889462014-03-30T17:06:59.961-07:002014-03-30T17:06:59.961-07:00Thank you, Simmone - painting motion is one of my ...Thank you, Simmone - painting motion is one of my passions. I appreciate your comment very much.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-52590663711303527742014-03-30T17:06:04.617-07:002014-03-30T17:06:04.617-07:00As I am a firm believer in improving by painting a...As I am a firm believer in improving by painting and painting and painting, I try to spend time in my studio every day. If I had my way, I would paint 12 hours a day, 7 days a week!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-72596292529136902352014-03-30T17:04:27.735-07:002014-03-30T17:04:27.735-07:00LOL - and seeing your horses makes me happy!LOL - and seeing your horses makes me happy!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-49540150839220027832014-03-30T17:04:04.308-07:002014-03-30T17:04:04.308-07:00I think you are on the cusp of a new intensity of ...I think you are on the cusp of a new intensity of creativity, Linda - and that is a very exciting place to be! I can't wait to see what you produce!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-60298401805354835762014-03-30T16:58:50.197-07:002014-03-30T16:58:50.197-07:00Thanks, Judy - I do like the color in this as well...Thanks, Judy - I do like the color in this as well!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-71687244650864234972014-03-30T01:49:33.419-07:002014-03-30T01:49:33.419-07:00I love this works, Susan! Interesting colours! I love this works, Susan! Interesting colours! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-52870638105753069732014-03-29T04:44:37.662-07:002014-03-29T04:44:37.662-07:00I love your clear, bright colors and expert drawin...I love your clear, bright colors and expert drawing. Degas would be proud of his teaching. <br /><br />I've been painting for longer sessions than I have in three years. This vigorous period of production has been delightful. I seem to have been refreshed by my knee surgery. However that's why I have kept up with our blogging group, but haven't always left a comment. Your brush takes you to great places, places I want to go too. That means painting more and writing less--she said in an overly worded comment. :-))Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-63965237231031200082014-03-28T22:50:24.092-07:002014-03-28T22:50:24.092-07:00enjoy your colors and the horse of course! Love yo...enjoy your colors and the horse of course! Love your portraits too, but when I see your horses, I am happy.Maike Josupeithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886745891542771356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-11599699468111560172014-03-28T11:24:10.616-07:002014-03-28T11:24:10.616-07:00I am so glad to see you are creating almost every ...I am so glad to see you are creating almost every day. And so intrigued by the story about painting without showing that painting. <br />It is a pleasure to study the colors you use for shadows on face, for the background in live painting.irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-91295314954776088012014-03-28T10:39:49.605-07:002014-03-28T10:39:49.605-07:00Susan, ik vind dit weer 2 heel mooie werken !
Je ...Susan, ik vind dit weer 2 heel mooie werken ! <br />Je paarden zijn altijd zo goed weergegeven in hun bewegingen...<br />ik wens je nog een fijn weekend,<br />groetjes van Simonne Simonne's fantasiestudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949507948705634973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-77490411438744188402014-03-27T19:38:57.146-07:002014-03-27T19:38:57.146-07:00Fantastic horse and rider painting, Susan. The tur...Fantastic horse and rider painting, Susan. The turquoise color playing through it is perfect for the chestnut horse. And I am fascinated by the horse's hooves - you've portrayed the hoofies and shoes so beautifully!! Don't ask - it's a horse thing. :)<br />I find the term "male odalisque" so much more attractive than "boy toy'!<br />KathrynStudio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.com