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landscape paintings - Loriann Signori
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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landscape paintings - Loriann Signori
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I certainly don't know the answers to the questions, but I do know they are good questions.
I like.
I've learned a lot from you in the past couple of years. Watching your willingness to adapt and change is the biggest lesson yet.
I like the mysterious feeling of this one. I'm not quite sure what is in those dark areas and like making up my own story.
Is there a 'LIKE" button on this thing, cuz I love the simplicity of it!
As once posted before on the net: "The greatest sin an artist can be accused of is telling people things that they already know." I think it was Casey who posted this quote from ???, but now sure who it was. Casey??
Anyway, I'd keep it as is. 'LIKE'
Quite often the eye fills in what isn't there and we sometimes provide too much information to allow imagination free rein.
There's a lot to be said for simplicity and letting the eye rather than the artist guide the viewer.
A little time away from it, as you had, gives a new perspective on whether it is complete or incomplete too.
Hi Loriann,
I love the sense of mystery about this painting. I think that an artist should present just enough information to state the case and let the viewer complete the painting.
I like paintings that have a sense of ambiguity because it keeps me coming back. I once went to a lecture on George Inness. The lecture was in conjunction with an exhibition of his paintings at the Thomas Cole house. The lecturer mentioned regarding one of Inness's paintings how he liked for viewers to guess what a particular brushstroke was meant to represent. Always keep them coming back for more.......
NJ ART 73
Ah, hi Casey! It's the forever question, eh? Wish I knew the answer. I do know I am preferring to pull back and give less and hopefully mean more.
Hi Sam and thank you for your kind word! I am humbled to learn you can learn through my fumbling!
Hi Donna..that's perfect, making up your own story!
Thanks Brenda! I "like" the quote too!
Hi Jeanette, I don't think we have met, yet. You are so right about how we fill in the "blanks." Simplicity is the goal. Time away will tell. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
Hey NJ!!
Ooooh, you are lucky a lecture on George Inness. I like that "game" guess what the brush stroke means. I agree completely ambiguity keeps you coming back. I am glad you keep coming back!
Hi B,
Great piece, wonderful colors and masterful
strokes. Umm, how much information does it
take to tell a story? Enough to convince the eye
and the brain that it's beautiful and suggests something real. It's then that they discover it's
a multiple choice painting. There is no wrong answer
to what it is and the mind is left to fill in the blanks.
It's what you want it to be.
pb.
Thanks On- the-Road PB, Sounds like you too have given this topic some thought. A multiple choice painting...hmmmm. This topic and luminosity are my struggles right now. Safe travels!
This has an old world quality for sure...I really love it
I love the quality of the mark here, it almost crosses over to watercolor.
To be honest, it doesn't look like it needs anything. Quite perfect.
Hi Celeste! An old world quality... hmmm that sure sounds interesting! Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Hi Nika,
Oh that sounds good. You know that I am constantly thinking about the quality of mark and luminosity. I will leave it be for now.
This is very cool.
I am always a fan of suggestion rather than too much detail.
Hi to the kitties.
Hi Jala, Thanks! It's that fine line, isn't it? The kitties say hi back ..they are getting soooooo long!
This feels complete, Loriann, and is a recent favorite for me. You're composition and handling here reminds me of Whistler's Venice pastels - spare but purposeful marks and suggestive forms and spaces, with just enough color to give a richness to the representation. You've also let the tone of the paper show through and play a part in the color and value structure of the drawing. Two thumbs up!
Ha ha, that always cracks me up, how kittens first elongate, and then later grow taller. :)
heehee Jala, they are rascals! When I cook Luchianna goes on tope of the fridge, lies down and hangs her head over the side. She will then watch my every move!
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