tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post2841374637090209731..comments2023-10-20T06:14:52.781-04:00Comments on L.W.ROTH, ARTIST: Washed Out, But Not Done InLinda Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-70071183365643100792012-08-31T21:17:42.804-04:002012-08-31T21:17:42.804-04:00I'm very impressed!I'm very impressed!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-36867949773843888712012-08-30T12:31:31.745-04:002012-08-30T12:31:31.745-04:00Is that what you call it? She is full of life and ...Is that what you call it? She is full of life and having a great time. She's dramatic, but it runs in the family. I lean towards the dramatic. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-34865264875585158782012-08-30T11:12:29.253-04:002012-08-30T11:12:29.253-04:00Wow, Taylor's very charismatic... and you capt...Wow, Taylor's very charismatic... and you captured it :-)Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735148155885016692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-3441702468092541362012-08-30T09:00:32.245-04:002012-08-30T09:00:32.245-04:00Yes, the opposite of Spring cleaning. I started ta...Yes, the opposite of Spring cleaning. I started talking about have the rugs cleaned in Spring, but I hate being descended upon by guys doing something that's going disrupt my life for a few days. I put it off till those pathways were getting gross and the job was so big, doing it myself was out of the question. Now, I'm holding back from going back into the studio before I figure out how to handle my shoes. I need them in the studio, that floor is really the pits. I sweep, I wash, but I still manage to walk out with some medium smeared on the bottom of my shoe. Next week I got a guy coming to cut a piece of matching carpeting to lay between the studio entrance and the bathroonm door, on top of the freshly cleaned stuff. At least I won't have to take my shoes off to take a bathroom break.<br />Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-38165656651126534352012-08-30T08:51:43.710-04:002012-08-30T08:51:43.710-04:00Thank you Susan. Pastel black does take charcoal a...Thank you Susan. Pastel black does take charcoal a step or two darker--as would pastel white take it lighter than the value of the paper. The trick is to be very careful not to mix the two, in which case, I think, a charcoal drawing would step over the line and become a pastel painting.<br /> Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-55870231952590458382012-08-30T07:47:57.613-04:002012-08-30T07:47:57.613-04:00Me too. I like to get acquainted--familiarize myse...Me too. I like to get acquainted--familiarize myself with the subject's features. with Ellis, I did his head more than once. I did his hands separately. I did his shoes--and his pants many times over. His pants were baggy and his body shape was completely lost in detail in the reference photo where he was standing in deep shade. In the portrait, I changed the shape of the pool, simplified the background by pulling out people and trees and changing roof lines. <br />Took me a long time with this one. For a first, it came out okay. I think I could have stuck with the Alex Katz approach flat shapes, colored values. I went astray when I added shading to his hands and face and hair to his arms:-) But it wouldn't have been Ellis with out the hairy arms.<br /><br />Hopefully I can finish Taylor today and get back to Steve and Zac. The carpets are taking forever to dry. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-55374202119603474862012-08-30T07:34:38.428-04:002012-08-30T07:34:38.428-04:00Thank you Julie. Her chin does need softening, a ...Thank you Julie. Her chin does need softening, a swipe of a finger should do it. Then some specks of white soft pastel to highlight the piercings. My doorbell rang and interrupted the finish.<br /><br />Alex Katz's portraiture style is true to the medium. That's what makes his work great. Acrylics are a graphic paint and his portraits are graphic. But he's mean man. His books are a couple hundred dollars, steep prices for students. He is giving nothing away for nothing. Portraiture is about business with him--and unfortunately, he's right. Portraiture is a business. Unless...and that's where my mind is now.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-136291020701938822012-08-30T06:56:06.901-04:002012-08-30T06:56:06.901-04:00We have a mutual admiration society going on here....We have a mutual admiration society going on here. Thank you Konsyantina. I do know that I have natural talent. That's what these last blogging years have been about: nailing it down. This has been a very successful year, and a little sad. I discovered via my son's commission that portraiture does fascinate me. I love the challenge of it. It holds my interest.I also think oils and portraiture go hand in hand. I have found a genre specialty and a medium! But then, I'm a little late to the party. What do you do with portraiture at this stage of the game?Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-58632607042977272952012-08-29T23:56:27.926-04:002012-08-29T23:56:27.926-04:00Great painting of Taylor and a very interesting po...Great painting of Taylor and a very interesting post.<br />Love the A Katz influence and the final, full body painting is great.<br />Full of movement.<br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-74139427980096700702012-08-29T23:41:45.273-04:002012-08-29T23:41:45.273-04:00Linda, you have grown by leaps and bounds ... and ...Linda, you have grown by leaps and bounds ... and you were good to start with! The charcoal is perfect for Taylor's Goth look [and she is a very striking young woman]. I do at least two sketches before a portrait, usually more - as you say, a detail and a value sketch. Your portrrait of Ellis is truly great! I hope you nurture this style - love it!!!Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-64875227442399446942012-08-29T15:36:56.498-04:002012-08-29T15:36:56.498-04:00I'm not in the position to advise ... but ... ...I'm not in the position to advise ... but ... talent will 'out' and you have plenty of that ... just do your thing and enjoy!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-16432561100355934352012-08-29T13:47:04.510-04:002012-08-29T13:47:04.510-04:00Hi Linda, what a great post and a great way to end...Hi Linda, what a great post and a great way to end the summer by cleaning up your studio! It's like a fresh start for your fall creativity. Laura Leederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834067751234051088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-55915155640423012022012-08-29T13:28:06.023-04:002012-08-29T13:28:06.023-04:00LOVE the sketch of Taylor - her smoldering eyes an...LOVE the sketch of Taylor - her smoldering eyes and the range of values are fabulous.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-54184208466097853822012-08-29T13:21:38.487-04:002012-08-29T13:21:38.487-04:00Wowweee! Powerful stuff. Taylor is gorgeous, just ...Wowweee! Powerful stuff. Taylor is gorgeous, just my cuppa, and Ellis is masterful. What a terrific portrait, such personality! You are awesome and it's about time you knew!SharonWrightArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510138090568900945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-72336382900762563072012-08-29T12:16:38.028-04:002012-08-29T12:16:38.028-04:00It's nice to have a position of importance in ...It's nice to have a position of importance in the family circle that's right up my alley. Official Portrait Artist to the House of Roth is my formal title. On informal occasions, they call me mom, or nana. I come however, whatever they call me--even "Hey you!"<br /><br />I've looked at an awful lot of art over the years and have definitely made some sub-conscious notes--which unfortunately, don't always surface till we write a check to be taught what we already know. we underestimate our knowledge.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-18226180930586085802012-08-29T11:28:04.007-04:002012-08-29T11:28:04.007-04:00I think the house gift will be much appreciated. ...I think the house gift will be much appreciated. Lucky granddaughter.<br /><br />It is funny how we circle around things sometimes. But the circles do turn into spirals, as we go on. Jean Spitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520415864511680025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-72463410068224263422012-08-29T10:50:06.137-04:002012-08-29T10:50:06.137-04:00Thank you Konstantina . I think with all artists ...Thank you Konstantina . I think with all artists the next painting will be their best. We're not dissatisfied with our work; we're striving to improve all the time. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-83898791133694151882012-08-29T10:45:19.158-04:002012-08-29T10:45:19.158-04:00That's so sad. This weird look (to us older fo...That's so sad. This weird look (to us older folk) is no more weird than the Beatles' long hair back when. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I do feel like I'm coming into my own. --now what do I do with it? I'm not as ambitious as I used to be and the art business is a tough one.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-47436538889377360092012-08-29T10:08:21.409-04:002012-08-29T10:08:21.409-04:00Off and distracted with Phd days... but it's n...Off and distracted with Phd days... but it's never too late, is it?<br />I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time during weekend with the reunion; I had an equally wonderful time reading about it. The photos of your grandson's trip are telling a story of a great (and a little scary, to my eyes) adventure!!!<br />I agree with Rita... (I'm brainwashed, can't help it) You see, George always tells me that I'm my own worst enemy and I'm starting to believe it's true. Reading other bloggers and seeing their work, while they express how unsatisfied they feel about it, although most of the times it's a great work, I tend to believe what Rita said is a common symptom of creators. Your old sketches and drawings are a very beautiful work!!! And the portrait of your granddaughter -who IS a knock out, you are a family of beauties- doesn't simply has 'a resemblance', it's a great work. Of course needs details and all, but she's all there, not just about, all of her! <br />Hugs my dear Linda. KonstantinaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082538351399393648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-26834423044055201602012-08-29T09:12:50.676-04:002012-08-29T09:12:50.676-04:00One day you will realise just how good your work i...One day you will realise just how good your work is, m'lady! I've been looking back at all I've been missing - everything is awe inspiring - honestly. This one of Taylor is going to be a knock out ... 'piercings' as well :0)<br /><br />I've just returned from London Airport (400 mile round trip)putting Giselle's boyfriend on an aircraft back to Australia. He's been living with us for 2 years. Immigration & Border control 'kicked him out' - they were returning from Disney Paris, and the Immigration Officer took a dislike to him ... he has lip piercings and an Emo hairstyle. He was given a month to get his things in order and leave. Such a gentle lad, brilliant artist. It's like losing family.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-21776579287742317962012-08-29T08:44:48.326-04:002012-08-29T08:44:48.326-04:00Then get your carpets cleaned. When you confined t...Then get your carpets cleaned. When you confined to your kitchen and you happen to have a disgracefully disorganized cupboard filled with partially used sketch books, it is an invitation to trip back to see where you have been. There are hints of genius, but mostly OMGs--and you think maybe you should burn your horrendous past? But I didn't. Sewn seeds. <br /><br />Well I don't remember when we put in the carpet, about four or five years ago maybe? It's off white and that choice was risky knowing me. But after cleaning up four years of winters and sloppy weather, it looks a lot better now and maybe I'll make some rules--like shoes for the house only (house-slippers) and shoes for the studio only (mules are good)--and if I will honor those rules, maybe we can keep some of the grim out that we track in from the sloppy seasons. Funny think is I usually walk around barefoot or in my socks.<br /><br />I used to have clients that made everybody take off their shoes when they came into their house. I obliged , but I didn't like it. They didn't give you anything to wear on your feet for warmth or grip. They didn't provide a bench to take off or put your shoes back on. If you're going to make a rule, you have to make it people friendly. They did not. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-76016099822542322212012-08-29T08:19:23.269-04:002012-08-29T08:19:23.269-04:00Thanks Eva. I appreciate your endorsement of my ch...Thanks Eva. I appreciate your endorsement of my choice. I was hoping I hadn't just made up that I did have some ability to capture likenesses with paint. It's nice to be seconded.<br /><br />She does have a sweet face in spite of all the make up and piercings. I don't remember what I did in my teens to state my independence--or if I did anything that looked so far out to my parents;I just left the nest. At nineteen, I got married and became Sadie, Sadie, married lady as sung by Barbara Streisand. When Taylor's father was born a year later was when I grew up.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-26876375103863468912012-08-29T08:10:49.898-04:002012-08-29T08:10:49.898-04:00Me too. I was thinking of blowing this one up and ...Me too. I was thinking of blowing this one up and three more head poses on a large canvas, 36 x 36, alla Andy Warhol for her apartment. I promised her a house gift by Thanksgiving. I think black, white and red (lips) might be "cool"? Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-86377023763948518272012-08-29T06:38:13.934-04:002012-08-29T06:38:13.934-04:00I think you nailed that portrait of the "Goth...I think you nailed that portrait of the "Goth" girl. I think black and white suits her perfectly, well done.Roger Åkessonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198884418075720705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-35111504432327200082012-08-29T06:12:08.963-04:002012-08-29T06:12:08.963-04:00Dear Linda. Here they are a very good jobs. The po...Dear Linda. Here they are a very good jobs. The portrait of the girl seems like original. You captured her youth in spite of the Makeup of her eyes, and you captured the sweetness of her little face in spite of using so dark colours. There is Obvious you have force and security painting portraits. Congratulations dear.Eva https://www.blogger.com/profile/08149508071651891751noreply@blogger.com