tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post2810114571343662310..comments2023-10-20T06:14:52.781-04:00Comments on L.W.ROTH, ARTIST: My New Hat's A Swimmer!Linda Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-13116929247450414022012-08-07T17:24:54.165-04:002012-08-07T17:24:54.165-04:00well, you know that I don't like to paint smal...well, you know that I don't like to paint small either. Not that I could pick up a smaller brush and do it smaller, but smaller means a lot less feeling in the brush strokes and I like to go with the flow.. heheRoger Åkessonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198884418075720705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-58561344472453727112012-08-07T17:00:46.597-04:002012-08-07T17:00:46.597-04:00I went to Target and bought a kid's carry on p...I went to Target and bought a kid's carry on piece of luggage. It did well rolling in from the garage up a three steps into the house. I loaded it up and I can lift it. I still have to add a couple of canvas pads and five tubes,35ml, of paint. That will do it for the 21." The building does have a couple outside steps to go up and come down if I just don't leave the supplies there for the duration. But it also has an inside elevator. It'll work. IOU:)<br /><br />Thanks. My wild ride into uncharted waters was a bit harrowing, but my hat looks better on me than on some turtle.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-81641891013704502752012-08-07T13:24:43.327-04:002012-08-07T13:24:43.327-04:00"fuck the turtles!" hahahahhaahhaahha! S..."fuck the turtles!" hahahahhaahhaahha! Still laffin here! The hat story is hilarious. Absolutely outstanding. I think we are a lot alike, I know I would have done the same. I am so excited for you about your workshop. You know, you could get a rolling thing from walmart, like a grocery cart that old ladies use too. The rolling thing is a real personal choice. I bought 3 different rolling things (including a "file cart" from office depot) but the small wheels don't work well in dirt, etc. I ultimately wound up with a knapsack. Your hat painting is cool! I'll be watching for your updates about what you learn. :)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-65256839757542054052012-08-07T11:57:42.458-04:002012-08-07T11:57:42.458-04:00The painting truly was a quicky before with my fir...The painting truly was a quicky before with my first cup of coffee. I was really trying out canvas boards; they were on the supply list as an option to the pads. I had some and used a couple, but I still prefer the bounce of stretched canvas; it's lively. I chose to take along the pads. I can use whatever sheets are left for palettes.<br /><br />Shoes and hats do call out to us women with an array of attitudes and who are never sure which one is going to take priority on any given day.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-81692570367914609352012-08-07T11:50:52.730-04:002012-08-07T11:50:52.730-04:00There are just pieces of clothing that we wear til...There are just pieces of clothing that we wear till they shred. Now I am able to recognize such pieces, so I pick up two. They always discontinue the good stuff--or cheapen it up with lesser materials. Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed your new portrait. Vianna sent along a watercolor supply list as well if you're interested? Might be something new in there?Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-2425935283097282012-08-07T11:47:44.464-04:002012-08-07T11:47:44.464-04:00Well where have you been? I've missed seeing y...Well where have you been? I've missed seeing you on my side bar. Thanks. From what I've seen on your posts,you'd love the hat too.<br /><br />Isn't her work a knock out? Doesn't look like gesture painting to me--it looks like some pretty serious application and skill. I'm serious, but not that serious. I'm not that skilled. I'll see.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-27808357171404592332012-08-07T10:57:19.448-04:002012-08-07T10:57:19.448-04:00Love the story about your favorite hat!!! I have a...Love the story about your favorite hat!!! I have a T-shirt like that - had it for YEARS, and it looks like it, but it is so comfortable. And that supply list is quite impressive! You really will need a rolling suitcase to tow it around. I'm off to check out Vianna's website ...Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-4636236606763773312012-08-07T10:39:21.934-04:002012-08-07T10:39:21.934-04:00Haha, loved the hat story Linda.
Vianna Szabo, wow...Haha, loved the hat story Linda.<br />Vianna Szabo, wow, love her work. Wonder if her parents were Hungarian? "Szabo" is Hungarian.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735148155885016692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-35477182033642952512012-08-07T10:05:41.027-04:002012-08-07T10:05:41.027-04:00'A gal with attitude', you couldn't ha...'A gal with attitude', you couldn't have said it better and although you don't need the hat to complete the picture, it does feel right! The painting of the hat does great justice to the 'attitude' part, both yours and hat's! <br /><br />Enjoy your workshop and come back with details!!<br />Warm regards. <br /><br />ps.-what is it with things that talk? and you know, the most talkative are always the hats and shoes... :)KonstantinaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082538351399393648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-60618493889165145272012-08-07T07:52:43.665-04:002012-08-07T07:52:43.665-04:00It was a wild ride Michael! Seaweed--or more appro...It was a wild ride Michael! Seaweed--or more appropriately lakeweed--is what kept me out of that turtle, bass and bluegill water for twelve years. Now that I'm in it. The damn plants weren't going to stop me from rescuing my hat. The painting was a wild ride too before dawn. Splish, splash I was taking a bath with acrylics. Don't take it serious; it's too mysterious.<br />I like a little bit more solid form. I'll try again.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-80700825492180405082012-08-07T07:46:23.595-04:002012-08-07T07:46:23.595-04:00I'm not a sailor, but I am a swimmer. In life,...I'm not a sailor, but I am a swimmer. In life, it's important to know how to keep afloat.<br /><br />Silly painting. Not serious painting. I was just splashing around before dawn and a busy household day. You can be sure I'm going to give reports on what that pretty penny is buying.<br />I hope it's shortcuts to my MPA (master portrait artist:)Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-57076654948918028822012-08-07T07:41:36.428-04:002012-08-07T07:41:36.428-04:00Missing yours too. Sorry to hear things aren't...Missing yours too. Sorry to hear things aren't smooth. Sometimes we do wish for boring. Boring is so good compared to lumpy.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-57966982875659194412012-08-07T07:08:36.135-04:002012-08-07T07:08:36.135-04:00IPad has some draw backs.
Thanks. It was a fun d...IPad has some draw backs. <br /><br />Thanks. It was a fun day and no way was I going to lose that hat turtle or turtle! I plan to share. I already like the freezer tip. Leftover paint got drier just overnight. At least with acrylics a wet box took care of the problem. I tried the freezer keep. It works.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-64919029573508282892012-08-07T03:59:11.117-04:002012-08-07T03:59:11.117-04:00Mean to say, share some of what you learn, but iPa...Mean to say, share some of what you learn, but iPad would not let me.Jean Spitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520415864511680025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-21873818422297170982012-08-07T03:58:09.046-04:002012-08-07T03:58:09.046-04:00Love your hat story and painting.
Don't stres...Love your hat story and painting.<br /><br />Don't stress over the 9x12. If you are painting a head, life size, that's about right.<br /><br />Enjoy the workshop and come back and share what you learn. We will all benefit.Jean Spitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520415864511680025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-86556205732958561192012-08-07T02:58:14.530-04:002012-08-07T02:58:14.530-04:00Missing all your posts at the moment ...life's...Missing all your posts at the moment ...life's a bit lumpy ...hope to be back in gear soon ...take care!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-21078006566027253562012-08-06T20:48:09.897-04:002012-08-06T20:48:09.897-04:00You know, for someone that's not a sailor, you...You know, for someone that's not a sailor, you have more sea stories!! Peril, excitement, water, and muck! This is why I keep coming back.<br /><br />Fun painting!! A lot of excitement in this painting! Love the colors. This is why I keep coming back.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about the preps for the upcoming workshop - mighty cool - I bet it will be great. I can imagine the nervous excitement. I hope one day I will be able to do one. I love the idea of four 6-1/2 hour days of workshop! Wow! I hope you have a great time. I'll be interested to find out what it was like.Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-83697825813133410892012-08-06T19:58:13.156-04:002012-08-06T19:58:13.156-04:00I love this painting Linda! Wild, colorful, excit...I love this painting Linda! Wild, colorful, exciting,great movement and so much more.<br />Bravo!<br />Art Buddy Michaelart by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-36143722101920786352012-08-06T17:40:24.937-04:002012-08-06T17:40:24.937-04:00I am very slow moving Roger EXCEPT when I feel I c...I am very slow moving Roger EXCEPT when I feel I couldn't take one more loss this summer; the ring was enough for several years. I'm still sad and angry with myself. Plus I haven't run into too many hats that I could wear longer than an hour. I had to save it. Hang the aquatic flora! <br /><br />This week charcoal is on my mind. I am not good in small venues. I was trained to put my full body into a stroke with charcoal and paint. My hat painting is close to horrific. But it's done on 9 x 12. Do you see how I ran off the sides? Do you see how it's squished into this little space incomplete? Do you see that the background is awkward? I do. I am not an illustration artist who learned to draw on small surfaces. This is my problem. Next week I'll deal with it--or change the size of my charcoal pad and painting grounds.<br /><br />Happy Painting to you too:)Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-2834057192816910552012-08-06T17:27:17.055-04:002012-08-06T17:27:17.055-04:00I don't know why I like hats Mick. I never rea...I don't know why I like hats Mick. I never really wear them; they give me a headache. I end up taking them off, fluffing up the damage and tossing them in the backseat of the car. But I do love trying them on and the ones that spoke to me ended up in my shopping bag. I think I like the attitude a hat pulls over on you. My favorites include a Scarlet O'Hara number that immediately brings on a Southern accent. Then there's my jungle hat, my pith helmet, which I am most fond of except it's unpackable. I do believe it's a jungle out there in the world and that hat is the right one to wear when venturing into it. Guy's hats are always good; all of them look great on me. I do believe if there is an afterlife, I will come back male. This new one is a guy's hat style--but it's phony straw, crushable and obviously a swimmer. It is to be cherished.<br /><br />I am getting excited, as all my supplies collect on the bar. I'm apprehensive about how long the sessions are and packing a lunch, but I'll persevere. Nearly every painting in my house is a portrait. Looking back over the work I've produced, it's mostly all portraiture. I have to see what this is all about. I do want to make a three quarter figure painting of JD perched on that rail full of his boyhood. It was a glorious sight.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-90671898731931335132012-08-06T17:04:11.511-04:002012-08-06T17:04:11.511-04:00You never slow down, but you seem to have fun, tha...You never slow down, but you seem to have fun, that is important. Happy painting. =)Roger Åkessonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198884418075720705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-4735002963309090052012-08-06T16:27:14.858-04:002012-08-06T16:27:14.858-04:00What a charming tale. That hat should be treasured...What a charming tale. That hat should be treasured. Enjoy your course, there's nothing like working with an inspirational tutor amongst other artists who share your enthusiasm.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350381570737387904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-89236031711222927882012-08-06T14:13:45.402-04:002012-08-06T14:13:45.402-04:00I think I'm going to be exhausted Susan, but v...I think I'm going to be exhausted Susan, but very stimulated. I've already told honey to plan on eating out those nights. This intense workshop with a renown artist is costly. I'm up to 350 and haven't bought the suitcase yet or gone to dinner four nights in a row. No wonder portraits are priced high. <br /><br />No hat, just my usual paint outfit--Niki gym shorts, white tee/tiny hole from twenty years ago and painting Pumas. It's what I wear here. It's what I'll wear there--plus the apron gifted to me by Subzero; it has pockets and only a few paint spots. My usual smock is an artwork in its self. The rest of this week, I'm going to take it easy--no I'm not. I'm going to work in charcoal on a 9 x 12 pad. I really am not conditioned to charcoal on anything smaller than 18 x 24--that's left over from art school and a ton of figurative drawing classes. Thumbnails were never me.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-12263452271840024772012-08-06T13:51:25.615-04:002012-08-06T13:51:25.615-04:00It's funny down, not funny then. But I did rus...It's funny down, not funny then. But I did rush in where no one standing on that deck would go to save my adorable, frisky straw fedora. The painting you saw is no more. I felt like warming up this morning with acrylics wet into wet. The hat was a perfect subject being the subject of the weekend. After marketing, I was going past the studio and thought Yuk. This thing needs some roughing up. It probably needs some more. But that's it for today--or maybe forever?<br /><br />Doesn't her work look like she knows what she's doing? Fantastic. Just from her supply list I picked up a very handy thing to know. I can store my unused up oils in the freezer, just around the corner from my easel. I was throwing the excess paint away thinking fresh is best while I watched dollars go into the trash.<br /><br />To go into the mountains you need one of those Aussie walking hats that tie under the chin. I think they're smashing. They too have character. Plus: they keep the sun off your neck, something my fedora doesn't.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-61466458352501400862012-08-06T13:29:21.516-04:002012-08-06T13:29:21.516-04:00I think I am looking forward to your workshop as m...I think I am looking forward to your workshop as much as you are, Linda! I can't wait to see how it goes, what exciting discoveries you make as you paint and learn and how it affects your future work! Have a great time, wear your new hat and be fearless!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.com