tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post8720550141510734639..comments2023-11-02T08:54:45.623-07:00Comments on suzanne berry: A HESITANT INTRODUCTIONsuzanneberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-34595978158341445002011-08-05T09:06:47.546-07:002011-08-05T09:06:47.546-07:00Suzanne, it's a phenomenal portrait, but you h...Suzanne, it's a phenomenal portrait, but you haven't painted anything that I haven't loved!! Second, I wasn't sure what cradled hardboard was, still not quite sure, I saw a painting by M Collier at a gallery this passed weekend and it was on cradled hardboard. Third, I love Andrew Wyeth and this has a quality about it that feels the same, maybe the cool background makes it feel a little more isolated or the composition, but it's fabulous whatever it is. (On a side note about Wyeth, I read an article about him and he would sit down and paint 100's of original Christmas cards each year for friends and family, can you imagine). In college I had to draw the same subject about 1000 times. It was a terrific assignment, not only did I have her "down" by the end, and I mean her character and soul were present, but I also had a great friend. I miss those college studio days sometimes, getting lost for hours on end in art with no interruptions, sigh. Anyway I hope your future dates lead to a strong relationship:)Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-32331664904277458662011-08-04T08:24:51.845-07:002011-08-04T08:24:51.845-07:00Beautiful values in the skin.Beautiful values in the skin.Pam Holnbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569629104736368674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-89234716540369296282011-08-04T05:28:32.394-07:002011-08-04T05:28:32.394-07:00your art work is just stunning Suzanne. you never...your art work is just stunning Suzanne. you never cease to amaze me with what you do.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-78369429940676592552011-08-03T03:32:23.033-07:002011-08-03T03:32:23.033-07:00Hi Suzanne!... Once again... there is matching and...Hi Suzanne!... Once again... there is matching and equal creative power in the title and concept... as there is in the actual (masterful as always)execution! In short... a riveting invitation to the viewer and the subject to... "connect"!<br /><br />Good painting!... and Happy Summer!Bruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-71114960490705070732011-08-02T18:09:18.981-07:002011-08-02T18:09:18.981-07:00Love this one- very intriguing and really like the...Love this one- very intriguing and really like the composition...wonderful skin tones. I like the background! <br />I tried linen, cotton and ampersand- wound up liking linen the best...that bit of tooth helps me:)Kathy Cousarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953673216135274293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-48092623960979473112011-08-02T13:12:36.767-07:002011-08-02T13:12:36.767-07:00thank you everyone! i sent personal emails but tho...thank you everyone! i sent personal emails but thought i'd say it again!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-13500113744886954202011-08-01T09:39:29.767-07:002011-08-01T09:39:29.767-07:00Great painting Suz, I love working on mdf and onc...Great painting Suz, I love working on mdf and once you paint on the smooth surface you will love it also. It doesn't matter what you paint on, you could paint on newspaper, you're an awesome artist. Happy to see you and Tim on facebook. <br /><br />All the best to you, <br />Joanjsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-40308037325458159682011-08-01T09:05:08.228-07:002011-08-01T09:05:08.228-07:00Suzanne, it's absolutely amazing! I never, eve...Suzanne, it's absolutely amazing! I never, ever tire of reading about your life and thoughts behind the scenes, I'm so glad you include that in your posts. :) And your work leaves me speechless every time I see it, you my friend are a master!Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-87926053951163016552011-08-01T06:01:32.828-07:002011-08-01T06:01:32.828-07:00I think that this is amazing! And as Picasso once ...I think that this is amazing! And as Picasso once said - 'To finish a work? To finish a picture? What nonsense! To finish it means to be through with it, to kill it, to rid it of its soul, to give the coup de grace for the painter as well as for the picture.' <br />So I would call this 'complete' and leave it in the perfect state in which it is at right now. I love it - it's composed in such an unusual way which gives it a uniqueness. Brilliant - AGAIN!!! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-18587722774836610132011-07-31T13:44:05.975-07:002011-07-31T13:44:05.975-07:00As well as you do dogs, and bugs, I really marvel ...As well as you do dogs, and bugs, I really marvel at your figures and portraits. Such a compelling portrait with a haunting feel about it Bravo!Carol Schiff Daily Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992811279109092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-10957945885706521862011-07-31T12:08:47.529-07:002011-07-31T12:08:47.529-07:00So much interest created here. I love the crop. B...So much interest created here. I love the crop. Beautifully done.Angela Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259497363075016359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-51572548698402079472011-07-31T11:08:53.115-07:002011-07-31T11:08:53.115-07:00Nice portrait...intriguing composition and excelle...Nice portrait...intriguing composition and excellent skin tones. I like that you haven't tried to "pretty"up the model - she has her own beauty and dignity. Definitely do more of these!Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-68155267201261165892011-07-31T05:43:13.384-07:002011-07-31T05:43:13.384-07:00Having just found your blog, I am delighted to rea...Having just found your blog, I am delighted to read your thoughts as you approach a series and your thoughts on a new surface, I am going to enjoy reading, I know it!<br /><br />Oh, nearly forgot to say how much I LOVE this painting, it is fabulous.Rolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592222417825133023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-51101514777247080772011-07-30T21:19:36.399-07:002011-07-30T21:19:36.399-07:00Love this composition! Would love to have seen you...Love this composition! Would love to have seen your other background choices. Can't imagine anything would top this one. It sets her off beautifully.Kathy Mallathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474280114675957812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-24971692511220589922011-07-30T14:59:03.167-07:002011-07-30T14:59:03.167-07:00The skintones are beautiful and the composition ed...The skintones are beautiful and the composition edgy and interesting, very like some of Wyeth's. I do that thing with background color as well; in fact, I just finished changing one (but just for the second time!).<br />This one reminds me of your "Metamorphsis," a new direction perhaps?Shirley Fachillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900078558695081657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-77355773243456647462011-07-30T13:15:26.893-07:002011-07-30T13:15:26.893-07:00Wow! So much emotion:)Wow! So much emotion:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-3579104620091588892011-07-30T11:43:35.410-07:002011-07-30T11:43:35.410-07:00Love this portrait, love the composition, and love...Love this portrait, love the composition, and love Wyeth too! Most of my favorite artist have concentrated on one subject. Just started a series of portraits on panel too, looking forward to seeing yours!Karen Appletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496506289456717901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-75867662545228627312011-07-30T11:33:47.374-07:002011-07-30T11:33:47.374-07:00What a lovely painting. So much life and expressio...What a lovely painting. So much life and expression in those eyes.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Best wishes,V. Deshmukhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043361509209434881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-82917910337725804512011-07-30T05:10:53.190-07:002011-07-30T05:10:53.190-07:00Keep going! So far, so beautiful!Keep going! So far, so beautiful!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-50996621457026856552011-07-30T04:58:23.784-07:002011-07-30T04:58:23.784-07:00Thats amazing the way you captured the model's...Thats amazing the way you captured the model's expression. I like the way you composed this with the face only partially in the painting. It tells a strong story! I read a book about Andrew Wyeth too... I admire his paintings, but I couldn't spend all that time on one subject, there are too many things in the world that I want to paint!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600673251180423439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-39379438819685056492011-07-30T04:12:09.353-07:002011-07-30T04:12:09.353-07:00Super CoolSuper CoolDavid Larson Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585235438410706541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-63643916219319857142011-07-30T04:01:11.083-07:002011-07-30T04:01:11.083-07:00Fabulous composition...love the space. Luscious sk...Fabulous composition...love the space. Luscious skin tones.<br />Magnifique!<br />BrenBrenda Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163702971281059404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-85001463928510181622011-07-30T01:12:08.744-07:002011-07-30T01:12:08.744-07:00Fabulous work. The skin has such a reality to it,...Fabulous work. The skin has such a reality to it, as if I could touch it. I like the solid, yet soft look to the hair as well, don't add too much please.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-62177805366833989702011-07-29T21:39:00.945-07:002011-07-29T21:39:00.945-07:00Wow. Beautiful colour and glow on the skin. I love...Wow. Beautiful colour and glow on the skin. I love the hair as is - it all looks very natural and cohesive. I'm really drawn to teh nose and the models right eye. Something mesmerising there...Kim Rempelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010163424578410675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-7188656122273791632011-07-29T20:17:07.340-07:002011-07-29T20:17:07.340-07:00Hi Suzanne,
It's Friday nite and time to gathe...Hi Suzanne,<br />It's Friday nite and time to gather my moms around me and enjoy revisiting all your paintings again.<br />We love, love, love this portait.<br />Each stroke of your brush has made her more and more beautiful.<br />My moms said "we could look at Suzannes paintings all day long,, they are marverlous".<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.com