"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Friday, February 17, 2017

Man in a Yellow Suit and Various and Sundries.....

Man in a Yellow Suit / oil on masonite / 16 x 12
Hotel room setup


Steeplechase in progress

Sketchbook page

Sketchbook page
The light in my hotel room is providing me with a great challenge - you can see the garish color in man with a yellow suit. I admit I was experimenting with some new paint colors (rose madder in particular) but was surprised at the intensity once I moved the painting away from the fluorescent light in the bathroom. I long to return to the overhead daylight LED lighting that I have in my home studio. For the work in progress steeplechase painting, I am trying to place my easel close to the window and away from artificial light. However, its raining again and very dark and dreary outside.

If all goes well, my husband and I will pack up our things and head back to Nevada on Tuesday. He is recovering slowly but steadily from a major surgery that he had last week at Stanford Hospital (the reason for our trip) and it will be good to get him home and back to a normal routine again.
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  1. Gatepost productionsFebruary 18, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    The pink certainly grabs one's attention, great painting.

    Hope your husband is soon fit and well again - a worrying time for you both

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  2. JaneFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:03 AM

    Love these eye catching colors , together they really sing ! Best wishes for your husband .

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:52 PM

      The color actually seems a little better in my home studio or perhaps the paint as dulled a bit as it dried. Many thanks, Jane.

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  3. JudyFebruary 18, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    I love the bright colours! And your sketches are amazing, as always. I wish your husband will get better soon.

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:52 PM

      The color was definitely an experiment - perhaps too much of a good thing? Thank you, Judy.

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  4. Carol FlattFebruary 18, 2017 at 12:01 PM

    So often it's hard to replicate the light we have in our own environment. It's wonderful that you brought your paint/sketching materials with you as it probably provides some relaxation. Best to you and your husband!

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:53 PM

      Thank you, Carol. Painting always helps through hard times.

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  5. Victor ErringtonFebruary 18, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    All wonderful my friend. Brilliant portrait lovely sketches. All the best Susan.
    Vic.

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  6. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comFebruary 18, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    Pink and yellow - optimistic colors. Hope the choice is a reflection of the success of your husband's surgery. Blessing for you both - such an emotional time.
    I know what you mean about the color of the lights but you at least have the same color on the canvas as the palette. Cant help be smile at Mr. Bulldog! Great drawing.
    Safe trip home.

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:54 PM

      You are so kind, Julie - many thanks for your thoughtful words.

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  7. martinealisonFebruary 19, 2017 at 5:27 AM

    Bonjour ma chère Susan,

    Je suis désolée d'apprendre que ton époux ait subi une grave intervention chirurgicale. j'espère que tout va rentrer dans l'ordre rapidement pour lui. Je lui souhaite un prompt rétablissement.
    Une fois que mon petit commentaire sera envoyé, je vais faire un petit retour en arrière et admirer toutes les oeuvres que j'ai manquées... Tu vas dire que je ne suis pas régulière du tout !!... Il me semble que les jours ont moins d'heures ! (sourire... 🙂🙃)
    J'aime contraste qu'apporte les nuances de rose avec la belle harmonie de jaune... Des couleurs que j'aime et qui me font vibrer de joie. Une très jolie peinture.
    J'avais autrefois fait une aquarelle d'un bouledogue. J'avais eu du plaisir.
    Je retrouve ce régal dans ton croquis.
    Le dessin de ton cavalier est bien entendu extraordinaire ! J'espère qu'il va être utilisé pour une belle peinture à venir.

    Je t'embrasse affectueusement et te dis à bientôt ! Peut-être bien qu'un jour, au lieu d'aller à l'hôpital, vous ferez un petit voyage dans ma France profonde où nous pourrons alors faire connaissance.

    Gros bisous et merci pour ton gentil commentaire.

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:56 PM

      Bonjour, Martine - thank you so much for your generous and supportive words. I would love to visit your remarkable country one day, especially to meet you, my friend!

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    2. martinealisonFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:18 AM

      Ma maison t'est grande ouverte ma chère... Bisous

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    3. SusanMarch 2, 2017 at 3:40 PM

      And you are more than welcome at my home! xoxox

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  8. Simonne's fantasiestudioFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:01 AM

    Je bent wel heel creatief bezig geweest in deze omstandigheden Susan ! Ik wens jullie het beste met jullie gezondheid !
    groetjes van Simonne

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  9. TinaCollinsFebruary 20, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    Thats a great set up you have there, you may discover something magic with the alternative lighting. My life drawing is done in poor lighting (the easel not the model) and sometimes its quite interesting to see the work in the morning. Best wishes to you both.

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:58 PM

      The color actually looks better at home than in the hotel room. I know what you mean about poor lighting on the easel when drawing for life - it can certainly be a challenge. Thanks for your best wishes.

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  10. Sandra BusbyFebruary 20, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    It looks great to me Susan. I like the colours! I would find it really hard to paint in those circumstances... and I'd really worry about the carpet!

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    1. SusanFebruary 24, 2017 at 1:59 PM

      The carpet was a worry but I managed to get away without staining it!

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  11. Studio at the FarmFebruary 28, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    ACK!! I Somehow almost missed this post. Again, I hope your husband enjoys a complete recovery!
    Your sketches are AMAZING!!! Oooooh ... would I love to spend time browsing through your sketchbooks!
    Kathryn

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    1. SusanMarch 2, 2017 at 3:41 PM

      Never stop drawing! Its so important to keep improving and gaining confidence - and it shows up in paintings! Thank you, Kathryn

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