tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post7497156495248886614..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Thursday Life Drawing and a New Painting StartSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-4312283456733420652021-11-17T06:25:47.858-08:002021-11-17T06:25:47.858-08:00воздушное отопление промышленных помещений<a href="https://termik18.ru/articles/promyshlennye-sistemy-vozdushnogo-otopleniya" rel="nofollow">воздушное отопление промышленных помещений</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-22855253483498936362013-05-31T15:55:43.994-07:002013-05-31T15:55:43.994-07:00Absolutely - that is the key - maintaining the fre...Absolutely - that is the key - maintaining the freedom, the boldness, the spontaneity - and achieving a goal. Its a delicate balance and a life time quest. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-31991648095464956222013-05-31T11:08:43.134-07:002013-05-31T11:08:43.134-07:00I do agree. "Struggle" does not work at ...I do agree. "Struggle" does not work at all. Any bad result provides good experience. Foo, banalities. <br />I just need to figure out how to combine freedom of painting and request to meet expectations which I keep in my head. irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-20969887688041932532013-05-30T20:07:24.366-07:002013-05-30T20:07:24.366-07:00I just spent some time on your site, Fernando - wh...I just spent some time on your site, Fernando - what a talented photographer you are!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-65949418020219364432013-05-30T20:06:44.769-07:002013-05-30T20:06:44.769-07:00Thank you, Irina - the painting did not work out. ...Thank you, Irina - the painting did not work out. I learned a long time ago that when I begin to struggle, the painting generally gets worse and worse. That was the case with this one and I finally called an end to its suffering!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-79224369975085839872013-05-30T20:05:28.446-07:002013-05-30T20:05:28.446-07:00Oh, I envy you, Michael - life drawing and paintin...Oh, I envy you, Michael - life drawing and painting is the ultimate. I wish I could work like the impressionists and hire life models for my paintings - but, alas, I must make do with attending these drawing sessions as much as possible. Have fun at the Boston MFA - I know you will!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-54551919669010967592013-05-30T20:04:00.625-07:002013-05-30T20:04:00.625-07:00I find that when I love the pose and viewpoint, th...I find that when I love the pose and viewpoint, the drawing flows better!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-42615644862222426122013-05-30T20:03:31.457-07:002013-05-30T20:03:31.457-07:00:) Thanks, Julie. That pose was wonderful.:) Thanks, Julie. That pose was wonderful.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-5591466547009260172013-05-30T20:03:02.790-07:002013-05-30T20:03:02.790-07:00The foreshortened poses are the ones that challeng...The foreshortened poses are the ones that challenge me - and I love a good challenge! Thanks, Hilda - I love your recent portrait of the elderly woman!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-42181998284462478232013-05-30T20:02:13.400-07:002013-05-30T20:02:13.400-07:00Love, love, love drawing from life - it energizes ...Love, love, love drawing from life - it energizes me! But, oops, the painting was a wipe off - I just could not make it sing!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-68402922281340770192013-05-30T19:59:16.687-07:002013-05-30T19:59:16.687-07:00The human body is endlessly fascinating in its uni...The human body is endlessly fascinating in its uniqueness, John, making it a challenge to draw and paint and a complete joy. Yes, yes, yes - capturing the impossibility of the action. That is the magic!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-80674528736532241522013-05-30T19:57:50.854-07:002013-05-30T19:57:50.854-07:00I had the same feeling about this model - her &qu...I had the same feeling about this model - her "frenchness" struck me. I had drawn her portrait a while ago and felt the same way then. I love drawing quickly - I have a burning need to capture what needs to be captured quickly and then move on. Thanks for your comment, Linda.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-35218808832401053702013-05-30T19:56:30.833-07:002013-05-30T19:56:30.833-07:00I am such a fan of yours, Suzanne - thank you for ...I am such a fan of yours, Suzanne - thank you for your support!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-34133516813930655972013-05-30T19:55:23.150-07:002013-05-30T19:55:23.150-07:00Many thanks, Judy.Many thanks, Judy.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-19347332074638963152013-05-30T19:55:10.756-07:002013-05-30T19:55:10.756-07:00The painting was a wipe off, Maike - sometimes the...The painting was a wipe off, Maike - sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-77261558897253272992013-05-29T13:57:43.041-07:002013-05-29T13:57:43.041-07:00I never realized that life drawing session can be ...I never realized that life drawing session can be so full with action and drama.<br />I like your drawings so much, so lively and full with character. As all your art, actually. Please keep going. I am inspired by red underpainting. irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-87825142845753595912013-05-29T02:29:39.717-07:002013-05-29T02:29:39.717-07:00Susan!
So very happy the model is okay! I always ...Susan!<br />So very happy the model is okay! I always marvel at the length they can hold a pose!<br />Your life drawings are so full of life! No pun intent ended! Of course your skill is so very evident but it is your originality and creative spirit that makes these works a joy to look at! <br />Your work is motivating me to get back to life drawing. Next class at MFA will be drawing and painting from a model! Thank you for your inspiration!<br />Love your paintings in all their stages! So much life, joy, movement, drama, color, and so much more! Always bravo to you!<br />Thank you so much Susan for taking time to share your wonderful art with the world!<br />Take care buddy!<br />Michael art by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-23708130901302190782013-05-28T04:39:27.513-07:002013-05-28T04:39:27.513-07:00My you have been busy! Those look like tricky pose...My you have been busy! Those look like tricky poses but your drawings are amazing as is the horse! Astounding as usual! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-37705454261384811952013-05-27T06:20:16.421-07:002013-05-27T06:20:16.421-07:00Dynamic viewpoint. I love the movement it creates....Dynamic viewpoint. I love the movement it creates. Your brushwork perfectly adds to the drama of the moment caught in time. <br />The first drawing is a feast for my eyes. Love it. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-54530459691922795512013-05-25T06:51:15.900-07:002013-05-25T06:51:15.900-07:00The foreshortening on your sketches are SO good, S...The foreshortening on your sketches are SO good, Susan...NOT easy !!! and of course,...your horse painting is coming along beautifully!!!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-50537204314165440492013-05-24T20:38:55.780-07:002013-05-24T20:38:55.780-07:00Hi Susan.
I'm happy to see you back at your l...Hi Susan. <br />I'm happy to see you back at your life drawing. I love your sketches! The style reminds me so much of the French Impressionists.<br />Your horse painting will be another dynamic painting, full of motion and passion.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6329865763388127592013-05-24T16:01:57.800-07:002013-05-24T16:01:57.800-07:00Belos trabalhos...Espectacular....
CumprimentosBelos trabalhos...Espectacular....<br />CumprimentosFernando Santos (Chana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13414036591247821891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-83554709460992426122013-05-24T14:47:35.537-07:002013-05-24T14:47:35.537-07:00It's the angles and impossible shapes the body...It's the angles and impossible shapes the body can make that are fascinating me - both in your work and, at a much lower level, in the work I am venturing into.<br /><br />For example there is no way the jockey can stay in the saddle when making the jump you portray, but we know from experience that he/she does. It's incredible isn't it? To paint in that the area that falls between impossible and possible is a real adventure.<br /><br />Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-89976928137975456892013-05-24T06:17:44.199-07:002013-05-24T06:17:44.199-07:00I love your drawing style. It's got a quirkine...I love your drawing style. It's got a quirkiness to it that's very energetic, full of motion/emotion. It's nice when there's a model that has a body thatyou can read the skeltal forms. This one reminds me of Toulous Latrec posters. She looks very French. Happy weekend. Happy painting. Just be happy.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-31672572073739152512013-05-24T05:40:36.452-07:002013-05-24T05:40:36.452-07:00everything is wonderful! i so enjoy your work, it ...everything is wonderful! i so enjoy your work, it is incredible!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.com