Saturday, January 31, 2015

Open to Comment....

The past week has been challenging. The Delta Mill canvas required as much looking... thinking and planning throughout the process... as actual painting. Gradual glazing of colour in thin layers is a long... and time-consuming process, but the end results do indeed reward one in the end. The rich reddish "glow" on the mill face itself was achieved in this way.... as well as in the shadowed areas of the painting.

In closing out the post today, I shall not belabor the post with needless descriptive detail. I believe that the painting should now "speak" for itself. The "dialogue" process of which I spoke earlier is completed ...from this direction. I will leave it to any of you to respond with your own comments or ideas... should you wish to comment. I value your opinions to guide future posts to share my thoughts in this open (I hope) forum.

Good Painting!... to ALL!... and Good luck with your own challenges! Paint what you love!


" Morning Comes"... Delta Mill - oil 24 x 30 inches on gallery wrapped canvas



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10 comments:

  1. Caroline SimmillJanuary 31, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Bruce laddie! your finished painting is very beautiful I can see you have put a lot of effort and careful thought into this nicely finished painting that has a lovely light to it. Well done!

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  2. Bruce ShermanJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Hi there Lass!... Thanks for your candid comments and visit!

    I think that you already know and practise your own craft in a very similar and thought-filled process!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  3. RH CarpenterJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    The warmth of the mill colors plays like a beautiful harmony against the cold hues of the winter snow and ice and water. Beautiful job!!

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  4. Bruce ShermanJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Good evening Rhonda!... Your uplifting comments and astute observations warm my heart! These effects were exactly what I tried to emphasize in this portrait of the mill.

    Proof... that winter can indeed yield opportunities to provide warm and inviting paintings. Just lift the bar... and imagineer!

    Thanks for taking time to drop by and record your impressions.

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  5. wendyytbFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this! I feel as if I could step right into the scene! Your work couldn't get any better! Surely it couldn't? All your hard work and effort has paid off...as always!

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  6. Bruce ShermanFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Good Frosty morning Wendy!... Nice of you to drop by and to leave these encouraging comments!

    I had surely hoped for the "inviting" part that you felt in the painting. A "conversation" can only begin when one feels this is offered. Obviously we agreed to speak and share further today. It is a privilege for me to take part with you t6his morning!

    Thank you!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  7. Keith TilleyFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Hi Bruce, this is wonderful. I liked the effect of the light in the previous stage, but these glazes have really warmed-up the painting. I like the light in the trees as well, and the movement in the mill race in the foreground. With good lighting in the exhibition this should make quite a feature.

    All the best,
    Keith

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  8. Bruce ShermanFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Good morning Keith!... The glazing really did amplify the colour and lighting effects substantially. It helped capture that rosy light that happens only momentarily when morning first arrives. It is my favourite time of the day to be up ... or be painting.

    The whole picture has reached the completion and effect that I had envisioned. The old limestone wall has wonderful lighting. It should be the show stopper.HA HA!!

    Thanks for your encouraging comments and visit!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  9. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful golden glow Bruce. It was worth all of your glazing. But then I am a fan! Your paintings usually make me smile. They're happy.

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  10. Bruce ShermanFebruary 5, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Karen!... Thanks for your "glowing" comments! They mean a lot coming from a friend... who is equally talented and committed to ever improving their craft and knowledge!

    Life for me ... has always been about trying to smile myself and to encourage others to do similarly. I am so glad that my paintings make you smile... and happy!

    May we both continue to be blessed in our lives... and continue to follow our dreams and share them with others! Keep smilin'... and good luck with your own fine work!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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