tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post7026896997043672786..comments2024-03-26T05:19:03.402-04:00Comments on Journaling With Paint: "Van Gogh Up Close"... to Singleton Lake From AfarBruce Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-18021886322451749032012-06-30T13:02:27.385-04:002012-06-30T13:02:27.385-04:00HI there Jesus!...Thanks for dropping by and for t...HI there Jesus!...Thanks for dropping by and for the compliment!<br /><br />Hope that you are getting in some solid summer plein air work as well. Great weather for it!<br /><br />Do take the time to go! You won't regret it... it's a great opportunity to get real... "Up Close" to ... and personal with a true master of outdoor painting!<br /><br />If you ever want to come down this way for a paint... just give me a call at (613) 659-3925. I'll show up! HA HA!!!... and would love to show you around my part of Paradise!! <br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-35379676299071656832012-06-30T11:38:47.740-04:002012-06-30T11:38:47.740-04:00Beautiful painting Bruce, If I can I will go to se...Beautiful painting Bruce, If I can I will go to see Van gogh show.jesusest@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531007408774651478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-12949193440315494852012-06-30T05:37:05.339-04:002012-06-30T05:37:05.339-04:00Hi there Kim!... Thanks for visiting and for your ...Hi there Kim!... Thanks for visiting and for your encouraging comment!<br /><br />You and I both share a great admiration for Van Gogh's work... and there is a bit of "Him" in both our methods for certain!<br /><br />Don't miss the exhibition... it's outstanding! Make it a summer treat for you, Harry and the family!<br /><br />Good Painting and Happy Summer!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-43681388162779801212012-06-29T23:16:56.860-04:002012-06-29T23:16:56.860-04:00Great post Bruce and great painting! Beautiful lig...Great post Bruce and great painting! Beautiful lighht and colour. I can't wait to see the exhibit!Kim Rempelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010163424578410675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-53279694834373107162012-06-29T19:30:35.546-04:002012-06-29T19:30:35.546-04:00Hi there Keith... Thanks for your visit and gracio...Hi there Keith... Thanks for your visit and gracious remarks!<br /><br />I also felt this piece top be a fresh... lively and painterly piece as well! It fairly "painted itself"... start to finish! No wondering or wandering... just fun!<br /><br />Perhaps the pain benefited both Van Gogh and myself. Pain can indeed motivate and direct personal feelings as you are well aware I'm certain!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by Keith!<br /><br />Good Summer Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-9959235532195116412012-06-29T18:37:25.065-04:002012-06-29T18:37:25.065-04:00I like the feeling of open-air freshness in this o...I like the feeling of open-air freshness in this one Bruce. Maybe the spirit of Van Gogh has inspired you, despite the discomfort!<br /><br />All the best,<br />KeithKeith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-63870193646827054782012-06-29T18:16:44.813-04:002012-06-29T18:16:44.813-04:00Hi there Joan!... It was a gala day and event for ...Hi there Joan!... It was a gala day and event for us all! We thoroughly enjoyed our time together and the Vincent visit.... outstanding Joan!<br /><br />The huge... and lasting effect that this man has had on Western Art clearly weighs him in on the same level as all masters ... past or present. It is only sad that he died without his due recognition and in such sad circumstances. <br /><br />However... it is my opinion and firm belief that such genius lives out of its time and place... as do the actual artists themselves.They are completely misunderstood... and most exist on a totally different plane than the rest of the society that they live with. <br /><br />They live and work as social outcasts. Perhaps it is this fact alone that allows them top soar beyond..."the ordinary"... folks like you and I! Paradoxically... their "gift" is as well... their "torment.<br /><br />Canadian Group of Seven member AJ Casson once was quoted as saying:<br /><br />"Time is the only critic."<br /><br />That can certainly be said to be true for Vincent Van Gogh. Time has proven his genius and gift seven fold. I believe that Vincent would be happy with that knowledge. He died... living a fruitful life... one which is a legacy to all of us who love and value Art!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />Bruce<br /><br />PS I love the gardening... it is another joy for "Me"... no matter the cost! Hey!... I lost 10 pounds in the process!Bruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-1245713334099876602012-06-29T17:20:42.608-04:002012-06-29T17:20:42.608-04:00Oh Bruce how wonderful for you and Deb and friends...Oh Bruce how wonderful for you and Deb and friends to visit Van Gogh. Your painting is amazing. It certainly shows the affect Van Gogh had on you. Your title is perfect, it truly looks like a symphony. Sorry to hear about your back, it wise to leave the gardening to the Man, that's what I used to tell Mike whenever we had to do home repairs, I would say, I call the Man! Whomever that was at the time, a plumber, or carpenter. In your case my friend, that would be a gardener. <br /><br />Feel better and happy painting to you.<br /><br />All the best to you and Deb, <br />Joanjsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-21906690242372573032012-06-29T13:09:01.693-04:002012-06-29T13:09:01.693-04:00Hi there Sherry!... Magical is the right word to d...Hi there Sherry!... Magical is the right word to describe the whole experience! I still haven't landed back on earth... even yet!<br /><br />I have always felt a certain kinship with Van Gogh... with not only his painting process... but in regard to parallels in our personal lives! I will leave it at that! What's in the rear view mirror... is behind us! It's only today that really matters! I've learned to live my life in that fashion!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and for adding your interesting and pertinent observations!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-31436616872007924742012-06-29T13:03:31.992-04:002012-06-29T13:03:31.992-04:00Hi there Lisa!... Thanks for your visit... and for...Hi there Lisa!... Thanks for your visit... and for your praise regarding the painting!<br /><br />OUCH!... is absolutely the most correct word to describe the past week or so! Every move hurts! Thank heavens for the ice packs and analgesic liniment! <br /><br />Even the painting "zen state" failed in the face of it all! Am listening to the ol' bod... as of yesterday! HA HA!!!<br /><br />Good Painting and better luck with the stormy weather! Hang in there!<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-26598567221941925722012-06-29T05:00:07.952-04:002012-06-29T05:00:07.952-04:00When I was younger, I used to really not like Van ...When I was younger, I used to really not like Van Gogh's work. Following an old blog titled "Paint the Masters," I began reading about Van Gogh's life and studying some of his works and came to not just like his work, but to actually love and admire his works. I even copied one of his own paintings for myself and must admit it is one of my favorites. Your day visiting the exhibit sounds magical, Bruce.<br /><br />Your painting facing the lake is also beautiful, but I find myself feeling your discomfort in your back. I don't think I could have done it, at least not for long enough to finish a piece. It is beautiful, like all your work.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-48941982233795464842012-06-29T04:14:26.884-04:002012-06-29T04:14:26.884-04:00I have enjoyed the flowing composition of your pai...I have enjoyed the flowing composition of your painting - it's exciting to the eye and restful at the same time. <br /><br />Ouch! I hope your back is fixed soon - gardening is such a dangerous game and weeds are tricksy opponents.<br /><br />Best wishes.Lisa Le Quelenechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939073566444931704noreply@blogger.com