tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post3316307252627882876..comments2023-10-20T06:14:52.781-04:00Comments on L.W.ROTH, ARTIST: Time's Up!Linda Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-15631088676715561982013-08-23T16:01:11.876-04:002013-08-23T16:01:11.876-04:00Not too bad for fast. Not her coloration though. T...Not too bad for fast. Not her coloration though. Thanks Blanco. The exercise was an eyeopener. Hugs back from Bloomfield Hills.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-34455062424330630362013-08-23T15:59:36.983-04:002013-08-23T15:59:36.983-04:00Not so proud. You know damn well, I'll be goin...Not so proud. You know damn well, I'll be going back into that painting. I'd hate it to be found on my shelves after I've stepped out. It needs work.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-51131764638011163522013-08-23T15:58:21.008-04:002013-08-23T15:58:21.008-04:00I thought so too. While I subscribe to Genn's ...I thought so too. While I subscribe to Genn's newsletter, I don't read it as often as I should perhaps. If I ever have a block, this is a good way to get rid of it. But the exercise is basically advocating quick sketches. Fine paintings take time and effort--just like everything else.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-57668039196273634052013-08-23T14:00:28.788-04:002013-08-23T14:00:28.788-04:00Excellent color of flesh and hair. Congratulations...Excellent color of flesh and hair. Congratulations Linda.<br />Hugs from BarcelonaBlancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168408537089451717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-72109218850500059432013-08-23T10:29:33.120-04:002013-08-23T10:29:33.120-04:00Very interesting. I too subscribe to Robert Genn b...Very interesting. I too subscribe to Robert Genn but I did not go do this '37 club' thing. I'm with you Linda that in the first place the 37 strokes makes you look and find the essentials, trains the eye, and would be more beneficial than speed. Secondly, quality over quantity is always best, which is why I gave up on the dailies. I agree with Gary too....if you did that in 40 minutes you should be very proud of yourself.SharonWrightArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510138090568900945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-69360316779058895102013-08-23T07:34:38.760-04:002013-08-23T07:34:38.760-04:00You do give me a chuckle. I too wonder where's...You do give me a chuckle. I too wonder where's the fire? These types of exercises are interesting to me only because I do think they get you to see the essentials. Do I think this quicky is finished? NO! Of course it needs work. I like to battle it out too. The battle is what adds depth to the portrait, the landscape whatever. Wham bam thank you mame, was never acceptable to me. :-)) (Genn wouldn't be upset. We're talking about him). I am going to try the 37 brushstrokes exercise. It's easier to do. The timing exercise really takes more time: the prep time you spend considering what colors go on the palette? That takes me 37 minutes right off. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-63802798290922545392013-08-23T07:19:14.925-04:002013-08-23T07:19:14.925-04:00I'll try the thirty seven strokes today. I re...I'll try the thirty seven strokes today. I read that post when I went to check out his URL; 37 brush strokes maybe more significant than the timing? It may get the student to see what is important to conveying the image and t his lessen the tendency to be too fussy? Indeed, I think so. Of course all these exercises serve student s of gestural painting, not traditionalists. I do appreciate the gestural style. But I really admire the traditionalists. Patience is not one of my virtues--or, when you think about it, modern society's.<br /><br />I probably will be off for a couple of weeks as I learn to navigate the new and improved me, but I have graphite and water markers located close to the couch and a stubborn determination to get past this quickly, albeit impatience.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-3000597535155341872013-08-23T04:08:15.258-04:002013-08-23T04:08:15.258-04:00That's an interesting article, Linda. I wonder...That's an interesting article, Linda. I wonder how that translates to watercolor, because going back in again and again ruines the painting anyway. But since I can only produce overworked paintings lately (that I don't show on my blog ;) by the way ) I'll try working with a timer.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-36222802107111748032013-08-23T00:44:04.688-04:002013-08-23T00:44:04.688-04:00Hi Linda,
If you did this in forty minutes, I can ...Hi Linda,<br />If you did this in forty minutes, I can only say, "Bravo Linda!" I'd be quite happy with it, myself. The problem arises when I ask myself...is it finished? Could it be better. Invariably, the answer is "yes", and away I go. I sometimes think too much emphasis is placed on speed rather than quality. I understand the goal of the time trials is overall improvement, but from what I see in the blog-o-sphere, many advocates never do anything but "quick studies". I'm wondering, where's the beef? Show me how all those quick studies has helped you create a gallery-quality painting. Show me something larger than an 8x10. <br />Struggle and even a little agony come with the territory in my book and I wouldn't have it any other way. My paintings are a lot like a battlefield and to many folks who know me, all of those marks identify my work. Those many marks tell them a human being did this painting. The build-up of paint on the canvas is my trademark and I'm okay with that. Thank goodness we live in a time when no one gets stomped for trying! :)<br />So, studies and sketches, with, or without the clock, are an important tool. I appreciate this and even try to practice the technique myself on occasion. I'll wrap this up by saying I subscribe to his news letters, too and have great respect for his artistic longevity and success. And I was, in no way aiming any of what I just wrote at you! :) Ta-Da-a-a!<br />Have a wonderful tomorrow, Linda.<br />Sincerely,<br />Gary. Gary L. Everesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343464132076469808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-53780136516207835892013-08-23T00:22:19.990-04:002013-08-23T00:22:19.990-04:00Interesting Genn newsletter and his 37 club is als...Interesting Genn newsletter and his 37 club is also backed up by Peggy Kroll Roberts who 5 years ago was giving her workshop participants a similar time slot and limited brush stroke exercises. Carol Marine Has a similar exercise with an even shorter time frame, but repeated four times.. I am sure many others instructors do too. I will look forward to seeing if you keep with it and if you do what the results will be. (I used a kitchen timer.) I have confidence in your commitment and hope your scheduled surgery does not sidetrack your progress.<br /><br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.com