tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post7570802389375840158..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Daryan at the Portrait SocietySusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-23608790384263153792014-05-27T11:54:58.086-07:002014-05-27T11:54:58.086-07:00I am so glad I began using oils, Julie - nothing v...I am so glad I began using oils, Julie - nothing ventured, nothing gained. And I feel as if I have benefited immeasurably from these life opportunities.<br />Yes! Go California Chrome - a Triple Crown win would be off the charts!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-65837441771883273162014-05-26T04:58:22.248-07:002014-05-26T04:58:22.248-07:00This shows how working from the live model has com...This shows how working from the live model has come along from when you switched from drawing to painting in your sessions. It has all the freedom of your ballerinas - what a great stage to be in. <br />I love the story behind CC and fingers crossed for the Triple Crown. <br /><br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-60219631508921733722014-05-24T14:03:11.084-07:002014-05-24T14:03:11.084-07:00Thank you for visiting my blog and for your commen...Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment, Mary!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-2580620109532539232014-05-24T14:01:42.348-07:002014-05-24T14:01:42.348-07:00Many thanks, Michael - for your generous words and...Many thanks, Michael - for your generous words and your great enthusiasm!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-92061377854772897892014-05-24T14:01:09.492-07:002014-05-24T14:01:09.492-07:00I am so lucky to have weekly life drawing/painting...I am so lucky to have weekly life drawing/painting opportunities - its been an exhilarating experience.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-78270154182960229062014-05-24T13:57:57.587-07:002014-05-24T13:57:57.587-07:00LOL - you make me laugh, Sandra! This one kind of ...LOL - you make me laugh, Sandra! This one kind of flew off the brush - as if I was on auto pilot. In a way, that did make it seem effortless. I go through those crashes of confidence as well. The only solution is to keep painting. It will pass. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-13730939542512893152014-05-24T13:52:20.799-07:002014-05-24T13:52:20.799-07:00She was a joy to paint - which I believe somehow a...She was a joy to paint - which I believe somehow affects the final result. I seem to paint much more confidently when I am love the subject - whether it be apples or horses or people.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6956974393547757992014-05-24T13:48:35.951-07:002014-05-24T13:48:35.951-07:00This one just flew off the brush, Jane - its so ex...This one just flew off the brush, Jane - its so exciting when that happens.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-50313615054496632032014-05-24T13:48:00.486-07:002014-05-24T13:48:00.486-07:00Merci, MartineAlison! What an exciting day it is f...Merci, MartineAlison! What an exciting day it is for us - the opening of the Roux and Cyr Gallery! How I wish we could both be there to see our work hanging side by side! I hope it is a successful venture for all involved!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-43196087144561876072014-05-24T13:46:27.174-07:002014-05-24T13:46:27.174-07:00Thank you so much, Hilda. I was charmed by her out...Thank you so much, Hilda. I was charmed by her outfit and tried to paint just the "essence" of it. Go California Chrome - I am eagerly waiting the Belmont!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-25502469358834606132014-05-24T13:45:13.673-07:002014-05-24T13:45:13.673-07:00She was a wonderful model - very composed and at e...She was a wonderful model - very composed and at ease.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-45316600738997934652014-05-24T13:44:23.752-07:002014-05-24T13:44:23.752-07:00This is one painting I am pleased with - that happ...This is one painting I am pleased with - that happens only once in a blue moon so it makes me happy when I feel this way! California Chrome - next stop the Belmont Stakes! I think he can do it!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-85798483162958267322014-05-24T07:14:07.855-07:002014-05-24T07:14:07.855-07:00love everything about this. your figure work rocks...love everything about this. your figure work rocks and I can see and feel your 'freedom' in both brush and spirit!Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-27452671454826243772014-05-21T15:05:32.227-07:002014-05-21T15:05:32.227-07:00Susan! I so love your art! Always takes my breat...Susan! I so love your art! Always takes my breath away! Love latest ballerinasI I am thrilled that you feel free with both paint and brush! Feeling free rocks! Daryan is now my newest favorite of yours! Take care Susan! As always thank you for posting your fantastic, exciting, interesting, one of a kind, and so much more, art!<br />Michaelart by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-89254184635254982312014-05-21T08:19:36.377-07:002014-05-21T08:19:36.377-07:00Beautifully captured gesture! I also am really enj...Beautifully captured gesture! I also am really enjoying looking at all of the details that you've captured in her outfit. Isn't it lovely when you have a great model to paint? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706890349138160443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-87803524059577377982014-05-20T05:04:49.854-07:002014-05-20T05:04:49.854-07:00Oh look - another masterpiece... what a surprise (...Oh look - another masterpiece... what a surprise (not)!!<br />This is not the place to visit when I'm going through a complete confidence crash, lol! Your paintings look effortlessly brilliant!! Sigh.... :0/Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-22353881104800874172014-05-18T11:27:45.911-07:002014-05-18T11:27:45.911-07:00She is so alive, relaxed, beautiful and well compo...She is so alive, relaxed, beautiful and well composed. Masterly done. irinapictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850627821782513051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-25787469067961964242014-05-18T09:55:27.935-07:002014-05-18T09:55:27.935-07:00A wonderful portrait, you painted her looking very...A wonderful portrait, you painted her looking very relaxed and content and with a beautifully rendered body, love it !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-71543931538956741042014-05-18T07:11:04.052-07:002014-05-18T07:11:04.052-07:00Bonjour ma chère Susan,
Je pense qu'une certai...Bonjour ma chère Susan,<br />Je pense qu'une certaine complicité inconsciente s'est crée lors de cette peinture. Je savoure agréablement chaque touche... La lumière joue avec les couleurs.<br />Tu t'es sentie à l'aise en la peignant car ton modèle dégageait aussi un belle énergie. Une belle communion.<br />Je te fais de gros bisous et plein de bonnes choses pour ce prochain 24 mai... des bisous à mes "bébés" !<br /><br />Gros bisous ♡martinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-3736475332547566662014-05-18T05:05:30.863-07:002014-05-18T05:05:30.863-07:00You painted Daryan so beautifully and so natural, ...You painted Daryan so beautifully and so natural, Susan! Her clothing is done so perfectly as well! As far as California Chrome!! I thought I was going to jump off the couch....so exciting!!! I hope to see a painting of him soon...you would be the one to capture him.......!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-519834611976389422014-05-18T00:27:16.223-07:002014-05-18T00:27:16.223-07:00Susan, je hebt je model geweldig weergegeven , ze...Susan, je hebt je model geweldig weergegeven , ze straalt rust uit.<br />groetjes,<br />SimonneSimonne's fantasiestudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949507948705634973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-36219229951682857662014-05-17T17:21:40.279-07:002014-05-17T17:21:40.279-07:00Susan, you have rendered Daryan beautifully, can f...Susan, you have rendered Daryan beautifully, can feel that you loved painting her. My eye went from her boots to her hair and then to her lips, and stayed - wonderful shapes and values there.<br />And cheers to California Chrome!!! :)Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.com