tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post2855507676007630621..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: The Phillips Collection and a New SteeplechaseSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-15024880011980896992014-05-21T05:23:13.037-07:002014-05-21T05:23:13.037-07:00Great post buddy! How I miss commenting on your f...Great post buddy! How I miss commenting on your fine blog! Must learn to budget my time better! I so love your love of art! Especially Impressionism! Isn't it marvelous to be surrounded by such great art! When I am so close to such masterful work I love to imagine the artists being right next to me! Ahhh! Of course I love your most recent horse and rider flying. It looks like the rider is holding back a bit! I am glad you wiped out the Viking! Good for you Susan! Paint on and Wipe out!<br />Your Also Impressionists Loving Art Buddy!<br />Michaelart by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-49452219045214227592014-05-05T13:38:08.791-07:002014-05-05T13:38:08.791-07:00It was a great thrill to stand only a nose length ...It was a great thrill to stand only a nose length away from these magnificent works. And extremely humbling. They made my desire to be a good painter all the greater while at the same time showing me how much more I must do to even come close.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-5634586154070762162014-05-05T13:28:57.335-07:002014-05-05T13:28:57.335-07:00My dear MartineAlison, your words stir a deep appr...My dear MartineAlison, your words stir a deep appreciation in me. I know that you understand. And it would be a dream come true to visit a Vuillard museum with you. Imagine what we would notice together in those wonderful woven paintings that he created! I shall look forward to it one day!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-86348932134704141392014-05-05T13:24:34.225-07:002014-05-05T13:24:34.225-07:00Oh, my gosh - I am ni shock but I do thank you, Sa...Oh, my gosh - I am ni shock but I do thank you, Sandra! Perhaps the Bonnard must be seen in real life in order to uncover its unique allure. I do love it so! I will soon be putting together a post on my National Art Gallery experiences as well!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-20720911332443029892014-05-05T13:18:21.470-07:002014-05-05T13:18:21.470-07:00I do love the Impressionists and the Post-Impressi...I do love the Impressionists and the Post-Impressionists. They have spoken directly to me since I can remember. And I am shocked and astonished by the comparison! (but do admit to enjoying your words immensely) Thank you Kathryn - I am determined in my quest to become a fine painter.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-51471447883816443762014-05-05T13:13:20.772-07:002014-05-05T13:13:20.772-07:00Hi, Jane - I am so glad you like this steeplechase...Hi, Jane - I am so glad you like this steeplechase piece. And my trip to the Phillips Collection is one I will never forget!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-73981377173731651032014-05-05T12:37:14.160-07:002014-05-05T12:37:14.160-07:00You are so kind, Suzanne - thank you. I thought I ...You are so kind, Suzanne - thank you. I thought I would be able to attack my canvases upon my return from Washington but as it has turned out, I have not had much time to paint. I would also like to share some of my thoughts about my experiences at the National Gallery. I will find the time!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-10228901388082028012014-05-05T12:30:32.441-07:002014-05-05T12:30:32.441-07:00You are welcome, Vic - the Phillips Collection is ...You are welcome, Vic - the Phillips Collection is truly like a small hidden gem. Glad you enjoyed the virtual visit!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-4766943687546364942014-05-05T12:27:38.517-07:002014-05-05T12:27:38.517-07:00Capturing the essence of these magnificent beats i...Capturing the essence of these magnificent beats in times of tense motin is what I am compelled to attempt - thankyou, Simonne.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-15542506223746929082014-05-05T12:26:07.768-07:002014-05-05T12:26:07.768-07:00The experience was so inspiring - and very, very h...The experience was so inspiring - and very, very humbling!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-46054603409608613272014-05-05T12:23:49.257-07:002014-05-05T12:23:49.257-07:00It was my pleasure to share my excitement in these...It was my pleasure to share my excitement in these wonderful works - I will try to do the same very soon for the paintings that I saw at the National Gallery. Thanks for your comment about the steeplechase - uniting horse and rider is one of my goals.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-61517943065253231892014-05-05T12:19:48.522-07:002014-05-05T12:19:48.522-07:00:) - thank you!:) - thank you!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-11717547535453893572014-05-04T09:24:46.420-07:002014-05-04T09:24:46.420-07:00What a pleasure to see all these paintings with yo...What a pleasure to see all these paintings with your eyes, eyes of the painter. Thank you so much for this post.<br />The horse and rider are one in intent and emotion? Sure they do. Steeplechase is so full with life.irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-18393951330661556012014-04-30T11:06:19.646-07:002014-04-30T11:06:19.646-07:00A beautiful horse, and I saw some great portraits ...A beautiful horse, and I saw some great portraits too! Lovely to visit your blog again! Thanks for the tour, such great paintings. And I love the frames as well. :) It must be so inspiring to see them in real life. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-29844667411159606942014-04-29T13:32:50.176-07:002014-04-29T13:32:50.176-07:00Hallo Susan, je paarden zijn steeds opwindend voor...Hallo Susan, je paarden zijn steeds opwindend voorgesteld, deze weer in volle aktie, ik vind het mooi !<br />Je foto's tonen geweldige werken in perfecte kaders .<br />groetjes,<br />SimonneSimonne's fantasiestudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949507948705634973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-64443530182543387832014-04-29T10:34:42.888-07:002014-04-29T10:34:42.888-07:00Susan, a brilliant painting. Your Horses are so al...Susan, a brilliant painting. Your Horses are so alive. thanks for the show of paintings. all the best.<br />ic.Victor Erringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374323225965910201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-37838665166651097772014-04-29T09:11:58.226-07:002014-04-29T09:11:58.226-07:00what an INCREDIBLY wonderful post!!! first, i am b...what an INCREDIBLY wonderful post!!! first, i am blown away by the steeplechase..the excitement, the movement, the colors, everything!!! this painting belongs among the masterworks you've included here!!! your work never ever disappoints!<br /><br /> and secondly thank you so much for taking us with you as you viewed these works and shared your thoughts, i felt like i was there! suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-26822444880937750852014-04-29T08:36:23.931-07:002014-04-29T08:36:23.931-07:00Another gorgeous piece from you Susan, you can fee...Another gorgeous piece from you Susan, you can feel ( and see ) the tension in the reins and the power of both the rider and the horse ! And what a wonderful show of paintings, you never tire of seeing them , it is always a marvel !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-80596910847403998012014-04-29T07:17:34.390-07:002014-04-29T07:17:34.390-07:00FABULOUS!!! I love reading your description of the...FABULOUS!!! I love reading your description of the paintings. Your love for the Impressionists comes through so strongly, you are teaching me to love them, too.<br />Your latest steeplechase painting compares much more than favorably to the paintings of the Phillips collection. [Did that sound right??] The horse and rider are so full of power, energy and focussed determination - LOVE it!!!<br />KathrynStudio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6011218186466491072014-04-29T02:38:12.061-07:002014-04-29T02:38:12.061-07:00What a fabulous post! I'm going to say somethi...What a fabulous post! I'm going to say something I probably shouldn't... but oh well! I'll say it anyway! I MUCH prefer your horse and rider than Pierre's! Your one is SO full of power, movement and energy, it's incredible! I love Edouards work... wow, what a wonderful selection! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-64184492658838286482014-04-28T19:59:07.687-07:002014-04-28T19:59:07.687-07:00Bonjour ma chère Susan,
Aujourd'hui tu m'...Bonjour ma chère Susan,<br /><br />Aujourd'hui tu m'as fait rêver...<br />Déjà, je comprends qu'on ne puisse pas réussir et être satisfaite d'une peinture lorsque le sujet ne plaît pas. Un sentiment qu'on ne peut pas forcé !<br /><br />En revanche je sens que sur cette dernière peinture tu te lâches complètement. Tu es sur le cheval, tu es le cheval lui-même et son cavalier !<br />J'adore ce beau mouvement de liberté, de fougue incroyable ! Lorsque Icarus mon chien court et saute dans la forêt il m'étonne tant j'ai parfois l'impression qu'il prend un envol qui risque de mal se terminer !... Je ressens cette même émotion en admirant ta peinture. Une belle excitation.<br /><br />Et puis que dire de toutes ces magnifiques peintures que je connais... De grands maîtres...<br />J'aime particulièrement les peintures de Césanne. Elles me parlent... et je les respire souvent puisque je me trouve très souvent au pied de la montagne Sainte Victoire. C'est une région que j'affectionne.<br />J'aime aussi Vuillard qui était l'élève de Bonnard. Je trouve ses peintures encore plus subtiles et abouties. Enfin cela est une pensée purement personnelle ! A Lyon nous avons un musée où les oeuvres de Vuillard sont nombreuses. Un jour peut-être y viendras-tu et je t'y accompagnerai...<br /><br />Merci pour ces instants bonheur...<br />Gros bisous ❀ ❁ ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ ❁ ❀martinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-8267819972893166652014-04-28T17:21:03.450-07:002014-04-28T17:21:03.450-07:00Phenomenal art! It must have been heaven seeing th...Phenomenal art! It must have been heaven seeing these great paintings up close and personal. Very stimulating--a humbling too. But there is nothing humble about your leaping horse with rider. It is charged with energy. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.com