tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post5499959795952388357..comments2010-10-07T06:49:33.859-05:00Comments on Exercising the Imagination: Butter SkyMarc R. Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859686494237856198noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-21867299771837519622009-02-04T22:03:00.000-06:002009-02-04T22:03:00.000-06:00Great work, I'm glad I found your blog. I paint mo...Great work, I'm glad I found your blog. I paint mostly from memory, but also from life and always the concept comes first. Your paintings are beautiful. I'll subscribe and watch for more. I'm blogging at <A HREF="http://www.SecretsofAModernPainter.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">SecretsofAModernPainter.blogspot.com.</A>Gabriel Borayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483118826648321218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-61038365547774043672009-02-03T16:12:00.000-06:002009-02-03T16:12:00.000-06:00oh yes!turner comes to mindfloating landscapesoh yes!<BR/>turner comes to mind<BR/>floating landscapesrob ijbemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181400742209221739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-21905229141468675852009-01-28T19:41:00.000-06:002009-01-28T19:41:00.000-06:00clean canvas or messy and a pile of paint that is ...clean canvas or messy and a pile of paint that is premixed and harmonious (well hopefully) and an empty mind of a preconceived notion, can go along way, and the best part is you dont have to spend too much time thinking if something is right...... Most times it works out fine...... I really like the greys to do this with........ As your butter sky painting shows us. You are a master at it. I am a lover of tonalist paintings of the late, but ones that are more in tune with the way nature shows it... John Felsing and Russel Catham are ones to look at Cottons from time to time as well.. Rambling but hell its making me think....:>)<BR/><BR/>BBen Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001013432479696563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-5257488211744619872009-01-28T18:28:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:28:00.000-06:00Ben you're cracking me up. Maybe I'm revealing a ...Ben you're cracking me up. Maybe I'm revealing a side of me that should have stayed hidden!!! I love that movie. :-0<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot. This is similar to what you did this past year. I don't know if you have Dan McCaws book but if so, read through that. He's really the inspiration to do this. <BR/>You might know that I had him as a painting instructor at school. His lessons are still with me, he was that influential, and good.Marc R. Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859686494237856198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-85505565100728657602009-01-28T18:25:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:25:00.000-06:00Donna, what I'm doing here is nothing new. But it...Donna, what I'm doing here is nothing new. But it is something to do that we don't regularly practice. Try it out, I can't tell you how liberating it is. It's not easy to do and I'm not sure where this will evolve. That however, is part of the attraction to this way of working.<BR/>It might be that I end up "recalibrating" my eye when on location to think a little more independently of the subject??? I don't know. If that is a result of the exercise it will be worth it.Marc R. Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859686494237856198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-44126177720593866332009-01-28T18:22:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:22:00.000-06:00There you go Theresa. That's it exactly, that pla...There you go Theresa. That's it exactly, that place was probably as creative as we will ever be?<BR/>Thanks.Marc R. Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859686494237856198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-57787320846886191752009-01-28T18:14:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:14:00.000-06:00I see that figure as a Jack Nicholson in the Shini...I see that figure as a Jack Nicholson in the Shining but not sooo creepy this is one the coolest paintings I have seen in some time....<BR/><BR/>BenBen Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001013432479696563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-80173700320696931182009-01-28T14:36:00.000-06:002009-01-28T14:36:00.000-06:00I am so excited to see your new blog, Marc! I am ...I am so excited to see your new blog, Marc! I am struggling to let go of photo references and also to be less literal in my plein air work. Thanks for sharing your creative process. Butter Sky is the perfect title for that painting!Donna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129186863757507990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-30844492874934280192009-01-28T14:14:00.000-06:002009-01-28T14:14:00.000-06:00Beautiful atmosphere and mood in this piece and th...Beautiful atmosphere and mood in this piece and the color and consistency of the paint is reminiscent of butter. The idea for this blog is terrific!! I completely understand the reference to being a child,where just sitting with no subject matter point and creating was such fun!Theresa Rankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16535660965303061775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-53934873174630026452009-01-28T11:18:00.000-06:002009-01-28T11:18:00.000-06:00Jacki... I totally agree with that. Crystal clear...Jacki... I totally agree with that. Crystal clear is good for suntans and calendars. ;-) Thanks for the comments.Marc R. Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859686494237856198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7283717039754956297.post-56648152981358091502009-01-28T10:54:00.000-06:002009-01-28T10:54:00.000-06:00I know the kind of atmosphere you speak of. We exp...I know the kind of atmosphere you speak of. We experience it here in Nebraska on occasion and it's so inspiring. Most people love crystal clear skies, but I prefer the heavy atmosphere that glows with the lightJacki Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622671701275410629noreply@blogger.com