tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post2925819856134158436..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Alex Katz - Portrait PractiseSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-42836429051918625752012-10-14T09:56:49.522-07:002012-10-14T09:56:49.522-07:00Many thanks, Debbie - I always enjoy visiting you...Many thanks, Debbie - I always enjoy visiting your blog. You paint horses and cattle so wonderfully!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-76675831939232792192012-10-14T09:55:05.492-07:002012-10-14T09:55:05.492-07:00Thank you, Hilda - I am constant in my attempts to...Thank you, Hilda - I am constant in my attempts to retain a close likeness while staying loose. It's so amazing to me how my tendency is to paint tightly and I have to keep fighting myself to retain freshness and vigor of brushwork.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-4599045545760001332012-10-13T17:37:00.549-07:002012-10-13T17:37:00.549-07:00this is an incredible portrait, Susan. I love the...this is an incredible portrait, Susan. I love the looseness of this piece..love the closeup shot so we can really see it! shadowing and color is perfect!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-90954476551837043062012-10-11T16:30:33.934-07:002012-10-11T16:30:33.934-07:00Many thanks, Michael - I greatly appreciate your s...Many thanks, Michael - I greatly appreciate your support :).Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-88293986118538570242012-10-11T16:29:54.989-07:002012-10-11T16:29:54.989-07:00Oh, my gosh, I know what you mean. I have learned ...Oh, my gosh, I know what you mean. I have learned to buy all of my art books second hand from Amazon and have not been displeased. I recently ordered "The Shock of the New" by the Australian art critic Robert Hughes. Its a fascinatingly written history of the last 100 years of modern art with numerous color and black and white plates. The book was a wee bit beat up but not too bad but I would never have paid the new price. I was luckier when I ordered a used copy of "Raphael to Renoir - Drawings from the Collection of Jean Bonna". It arrived in brand new condition at a minial price. Even used, Richard Schmid's books are too pricey for me - perhaps in another decade or so I might be able to afford them!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-25921361344521006042012-10-11T16:22:12.571-07:002012-10-11T16:22:12.571-07:00Many thanks, Simmone. I like to paint loosely and ...Many thanks, Simmone. I like to paint loosely and must work hard to retain the likeness and character.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-86148094295420658462012-10-11T16:18:38.357-07:002012-10-11T16:18:38.357-07:00It's hard to know why but sometimes portraits ...It's hard to know why but sometimes portraits work better than others. I was excited to do this one and I think that my own inner feelings often have a huge impact on how well the piece flows. Thanks so much for your nice comment!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-28557526039035093792012-10-11T12:04:50.726-07:002012-10-11T12:04:50.726-07:00Looks like he is not my hero, I like more movement...Looks like he is not my hero, I like more movement and emotions in art. But who am I to judge?? Knowledge widens the world.irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-20634612500738636532012-10-11T10:11:28.241-07:002012-10-11T10:11:28.241-07:00Bravo Susan.
Not much to say because this painti...Bravo Susan. <br /> Not much to say because this painting "speaks for itself" and it says volumes.<br />You are so very talented. Thank you for posting for all to enjoy.<br />Your art buddy,<br />Michaelart by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-76209648430720721872012-10-10T15:54:03.658-07:002012-10-10T15:54:03.658-07:00Heel mooi geschilderd hoor !
groetjes,
SimonneHeel mooi geschilderd hoor !<br />groetjes,<br />SimonneSimonne's fantasiestudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949507948705634973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-2019870392790525512012-10-09T17:40:43.627-07:002012-10-09T17:40:43.627-07:00Thanks, Sandra. I changed over to boards years ago...Thanks, Sandra. I changed over to boards years ago when I realized how much space stretched canvas takes up - and I am rather prolific! I also really do prefer a firm surface so now I alternate between canvas and linen on board. They are easier to frame as well!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-45627647237937417922012-10-09T17:37:58.132-07:002012-10-09T17:37:58.132-07:00I really love doing portraits, Judy. Thanks for yo...I really love doing portraits, Judy. Thanks for your kind words! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-45774332132806415072012-10-09T17:37:13.257-07:002012-10-09T17:37:13.257-07:00Oh, John your creativity with words is just wonder...Oh, John your creativity with words is just wonderful! I can imagine us collaborating on a childrens' book some day.:O The portrait is a little better than the photo reveals and I am quite pleased with it. It seemed to flow off the brush somewhat effortlessly.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-27906875190841031152012-10-09T17:34:55.857-07:002012-10-09T17:34:55.857-07:00Yes, I agree - the unfinished portion directs the ...Yes, I agree - the unfinished portion directs the viewer to the face. Thank you for mentioning that, Irina. There is much to admire about Alex Katz. His style is so crisp and clear.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-24510709667900900162012-10-09T12:32:01.791-07:002012-10-09T12:32:01.791-07:00I admire the simplicity of his work. It's clea...I admire the simplicity of his work. It's clean. It's great composition. It's not fussy. It has a snapshot appeal that perfect for acrylics, a slice of life. Splash is a fantastic painting. Every time I see a sprinkler I think of him. I dislike the man who charges so much, too much for books on his work. I keep putting him in my shopping cart and then deleting him. Isn't he rich enough? <br /><br />I do like your alla prima portrait. It's wonderful; he doesn't look at all like I imagined.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-16486944067044004942012-10-09T12:18:04.996-07:002012-10-09T12:18:04.996-07:00I'm not too fond of his work either - too flat...I'm not too fond of his work either - too flat. But you sure did a great job on his face - and I know it's harder to work from a photo than life. NICE JOB!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034703902419994904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-32389723330735388302012-10-09T08:38:21.421-07:002012-10-09T08:38:21.421-07:00Such character you have captured in his face! Wond...Such character you have captured in his face! Wonderful, Susan!!Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-21904805797665497942012-10-09T02:12:45.002-07:002012-10-09T02:12:45.002-07:00Well this is just fabulous! I love those wonderful...Well this is just fabulous! I love those wonderful textural marks you have made. The background could almost be a palette knife painting! I also use canvas boards. I prefer them to stretched canvas and they feel so much more sturdy :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-60027883834691682932012-10-09T01:03:58.946-07:002012-10-09T01:03:58.946-07:00Your portraits are fabulous, Susan! And I love you...Your portraits are fabulous, Susan! And I love your ballerina and horse paintings!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-13080446028957410752012-10-09T00:57:20.741-07:002012-10-09T00:57:20.741-07:00Susan ... I can't keep up with you. First welc...Susan ... I can't keep up with you. First welcome back, glad you enjoyed your Florida break.<br /><br />I loved the humour in your last post "... the field of ballet, in which the big dog laughed to see such fun, and the horse ran away with Miss Bloom"<br /><br />I am always at a loss to find something to say that will adequately express my admiration for your portraiture ... totally brilliantGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-64579238379989114332012-10-08T23:34:26.106-07:002012-10-08T23:34:26.106-07:00Excellent.
Unfinished clothes adds focus and dept...Excellent. <br />Unfinished clothes adds focus and depth to the face. Actually I did not notice, all attention went to the face. Great work.<br />And thank you for Alex Katz, I go googling him now.irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.com