The Painting Thread... (as opposed to art debate)

[Bruce Rioja]

Spots. Tried a simple impression painting with one brush and a piece of sponge. Need practise but it isn't bad for a first go.

What the feck is it?

[Montreal Wanderer]

Spots. Tried a simple impression painting with one brush and a piece of sponge. Need practise but it isn't bad for a first go.

I like it - it looks a bit like Chinese ink painting in the style of the strokes.

What is the red thing?

Made me smile. The "red thing" is a footbridge over a river and the general theme is the arrival of spring and melting snow.

I thought it was a train...

[thebish]

Tango - out of interest, what do you mean when you say it is a "simple impression painting"?

Would have thought it self explanatory. Impressionism is just that, and it isnt a complicated work, therefore "simple", ie an uncomplicated attempt at impressionist painting. ?

oh - ok... I don't think it is at all self-explanatory... I don't think that Impressionism means painting with a lack of detail... (also I have never seen it shortened to "impression painting") - it's much more than that.

I think impressionism is more about the depiction of light, the ordinariness of the subject matter (ie. not a royal portrait or a complex allegorical scene from greek mythology) and often the depiction of movement...

impressionism is not lack of detail or badly painted - it's summat much more complex, isn't it?

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

(also I have never seen it shortened to "impression painting") - it's much more than that.

It's not far off the title of the 'first' impressionist painting (or, rather, the one that gave rise to the name of the movement).

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[TANGODANCER]

Well, I'm glad to see my daub causing such comment and controversy. Mummy tries to see it as what was intended, actually likes it, Bruce feels it needs a four letter word, Monty thinks it's a train and the bish feels I need a lecture on what impressionism is all about. Wow. You'd almost think we were on the art thread instead of amateur hackers corner.

[thebish]

Well, I'm glad to see my daub causing such comment and controversy. Mummy tries to see it as what was intended, actually likes it, Bruce feels it needs a four letter word, Monty thinks it's a train and the bish feels I need a lecture on what impressionism is all about. Wow. You'd almost think we were on the art thread instead of amateur hackers corner.

not really - all i asked was what you meant by it - which seems to have upset you for some reason. You seem to mean "not detailed" - which isn't what I think is at the heart of it.. that's all.

do you not display your works with some expectation of comment??

[TANGODANCER]

Well, I'm glad to see my daub causing such comment and controversy. Mummy tries to see it as what was intended, actually likes it, Bruce feels it needs a four letter word, Monty thinks it's a train and the bish feels I need a lecture on what impressionism is all about. Wow. You'd almost think we were on the art thread instead of amateur hackers corner.

not really - all i asked was what you meant by it - which seems to have upset you for some reason. You seem to mean "not detailed" - which isn't what I think is at the heart of it.. that's all.

do you not display your works with some expectation of comment??

You have a magnificent imagination, I'll grant you, bish. Where was I "upset"? Feel free to comment all you like, it's Christmas.

[thebish]

to the casual reader, Tango - you don't sound happy...

there could be lots to say about your latest offering - but I suspect you'd get all upset again and label it all a "lecture"...

[TANGODANCER]

to the casual reader, Tango - you don't sound happy...

there could be lots to say about your latest offering - but I suspect you'd get all upset again and label it all a "lecture"...

You suspect I'd get all upset again. ? I don't "sound" happy. Give it up man.
You are no more an art expert than I am mate and in no position to lecture on the topic. As I said, if you wish to comment,( on the painting) feel free...I'm not in an unhappy mood, it's Christmas.

[Bruce Rioja]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

[TANGODANCER]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

Four letter word and sarcasm? How about I say it's whatever you see it as? What do you see?

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

I can quite clearly see what it is.
It is after the manner of Monet - The Japanese water gardens at Giverny or the like. It shows a Japanese style footbridge over a pond with plants around the pond.

I think.

[TANGODANCER]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

I can quite clearly see what it is.
It is after the manner of Monet - The Japanese water gardens at Giverny or the like. It shows a Japanese style footbridge over a pond with plants around the pond. I think.

It is just that Spots, with melting snow everywhere. An impression of.....

[Bruce Rioja]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

Four letter word and sarcasm? How about I say it's whatever you see it as? What do you see?

I see the sort of thing that Our Millie might knock up with a few poster paints and a half a potato, if I'm honest

Are you not even going to put up the original?

[Montreal Wanderer]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

I can quite clearly see what it is.
It is after the manner of Monet - The Japanese water gardens at Giverny or the like. It shows a Japanese style footbridge over a pond with plants around the pond.

I think.

I have seen many of Monet's Japanese bridges and they all rose towards the centre in an arc, not flat like this train.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Bruce feels it needs a four letter word

What Bruce would like is an answer to his question. Come on, Bob Ross, what the feck is it?

I can quite clearly see what it is.
It is after the manner of Monet - The Japanese water gardens at Giverny or the like. It shows a Japanese style footbridge over a pond with plants around the pond.

I think.

I have seen many of Monet's Japanese bridges and they all rose towards the centre in an arc, not flat like this train.

It's possibly in the back garden of Mr Ford. The snow's flattened it.

[TANGODANCER]

To copy a Turner watercolour anywhere near for somebody at my skill level is practically impossible. Neither is my camera up to class pictures. That said, I'll never own a Turner so I had a go anyway. Top is the original, second without flash( not light enough) and third with flash (too harsh.) Mine is somewhere between the two.
The original picture is classed as "Untitled Watercolour by J.M.W. Turner" and can be found easily on Google Images under Turner Watercolours

[TANGODANCER]

Spots. Had a dabble at a still life (in a way). Had no fresh flowers around so I borrowed some from half a dozen flower pics, added a vase of my imagination and this is it.

[Bruce Rioja]

Tango - I'm curious. What do you do with your finished works? Do you hang them at home?

[TANGODANCER]

Tango - I'm curious. What do you do with your finished works? Do you hang them at home?

Right now they're just a colection of paintings for practise. Wife likes the flowers one and thinks I should frame it. I just see it as a hobby/pastime. They're all just in a pile right now till I buy a folder or something to keep them in.