tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231058998864345878.post2675358847024919493..comments2023-05-20T03:08:36.889-06:00Comments on Plein Speaking: The Gem of the ConventionLouise Sacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15262641087684199577noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231058998864345878.post-3269683792026078702013-05-12T05:51:17.581-06:002013-05-12T05:51:17.581-06:00I have only just found time to read this thought p...I have only just found time to read this thought provoking post. Lots going on in my mind. I think a lot depends on what stage or level an artist is at. In the early days, encouragement may be more important than an overwhelming honest critique. <br />I think you were receptive to what he said because you are a professional artist and understand how an objective eye can point out what you may have missed. You would recognize the truth in the critique and be excited about the improvement.<br />Months later you would most likely have seen it yourself. <br />Regarding the "facile" tricks or techniques. I think every workshop I have taken is incorporated into my work - knowingly or unknowingly. Personal taste is all part of it and I have only taken from artists I like. They all have had their little bag of tricks. It is what they do with them that holds my interest. <br />Your work is at a level where it will be harder and harder to find the right workshop so this is where the expression of putting the miles on the brush comes into its truth. You are there. Self critique is paramount. All that knowledge you have stored away needs to be refined to your own taste level. <br />Just like choosing your wardrobe. No difference really. Your own style in art is what you choose to go with what and how you put it together. <br />Enjoyed this exchange, dear Louise. Please have confidence in your direction. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231058998864345878.post-85293307278221127842013-04-30T10:30:39.549-06:002013-04-30T10:30:39.549-06:00Denise, how very lucky you were to be alongside hi...Denise, how very lucky you were to be alongside him! I too found his speech absolutely spot on. That's why I felt the subject of it had to be shared in some way to my friends who had not gone, but who paint.<br />And after asking him, he graciously allowed me to publish it. I hope you find his message as inspirational as I did.<br />LouiseLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387690055022636825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231058998864345878.post-23320883248486523532013-04-30T10:06:01.783-06:002013-04-30T10:06:01.783-06:00I LOVED his speech and told him so several times w...I LOVED his speech and told him so several times when I saw him later there. I also enjoyed his input (when I asked) on my painting I was doing on the last day at the wharf as he was walking around. He was spot on with his advice and when I did what he suggested, my painting made a turn around and looked pretty good! Even to me! haha! I enjoyed your review here and look forward to reading his letter.Denise Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571110198502896822noreply@blogger.com