Opinions

Subject: Re: Opinions Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:56 pm

Castles and turrets. Churches and steeples. Houses and chimneys. Smurfs and mushrooms.

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 12, 2010 1:19 pm

Sharabella wrote:: Hum-----A little touch of obsession maybe?

Perhaps boats and lighthouses are a bit too suggestive, so it might be better if I scribbled barns----and silos.

lol

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 12, 2010 3:13 pm

You 'scribble' whatever you desire, Sharabella.

Let Julie giggle in her corner and ignore her dirty thoughts. Laughing

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:45 pm

Bella does wonderful naughty scribbles.

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:14 pm

You mean my-- um----"body studies"?

Ah shucks, I wasn't sure that anyone actually noticed the quality of the scribbles or just enjoyed the subject matter.

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:18 pm

It's easier for me to be objective when the subject is uncomfortable for me.

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:54 pm

hm, makes sense.

Subject: Re: Opinions Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:35 pm

LegoJulie wrote:: It's easier for me to be objective when the subject is uncomfortable for me.

Even my naughty ones (that I've posted, anyway Cool

) aren't all that naughty.

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:52 am

Well, it's official. Any pretensions I had about being a "fine" artist have gone the way of the dodo. I have even slipped below the term Sunday painter. I am a paint whore. For the possibility of making a few sordid coins, I am reduced to painting----------------Out houses. ****giggle***

Here's the first. If it actually sells, it may be the first of several. I could become the outhouse queen!

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OK, it's a "country-fair" booth. I'm also putting in a couple of barns. First time I've had fun painting in years. I just wanted to share my fall into redneck humor. (yea, I know, I AM a redneck. )

Very Happy

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:31 pm

I love it! Very Happy

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:06 pm

i love it, too. you have some talent, girl!

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:27 pm

OOOoo, pretty!

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:45 pm

That is such a deceptively simple watercolour, Shar. Well done! I would love to see one of your barns or a covered bridge or a broken down fence.

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:28 am

A water color outhouse that I can tell is an outhouse. Amazing!

Well, Bella, considering how many people hang paintings and other artworks in their bathrooms, a really pretty outhouse painting will definitely be appropriate.

Fine art is great. Making a living with fine art is possible for a very few people at a time. Like being an A-list actor, a bestselling author, a professional athlete, a top corporate CEO, a Senator, a Catholic Cardinal, or a supermodel.

The rest of the people do popular art. Shakespeare didn't write literature, he wrote vulgar common popular (for the people) plays. Mozart wrote popular music of the time.

I digress.

How about a covered well? Gazebos? Romantic promenade?

Are you keeping a catalog of items sold, price, location, maybe client? Is that called provenance?

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:15 am

Sharbella,

Been busy and haven't been around but I love the outhouse but I love your nautical scenes, too. I have a nautical theme in a couple of rooms in my house. You are very talented. I think you will do very well at the fair!

K

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:52 pm

I'm just aglow from all the nice compliments.

Thank You

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:37 am

Well, after doing a few more paintings, and a couple of very short stories ( for a Halloween story contest) my "muse" is almost gone. Almost time to turn back into a non-creative pumpkin. (Unlike Julie's very creative pumpkins Very Happy

) At least it's the right time of year for it.

I've done a couple of barns and outhouses and deer for sale at the country fair. But I notice that my water color scribbles are getting simpler and simpler. Like this

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Even my lighthouses are barely there.

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And my last, very sketchy, non-romanticized outhouse sets in the snow. (you just KNOW it's wet and nasty in there.----probably has critters living in it.)

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Maybe my muse will return with the Spring.

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:44 am

I've only made 2 good pumpkins on my own, and they're fake. Haven't done a real one since I was a kid and my mom scooped the innards.

This outhouse doesn't quite compare with the previous one. It does feel a lot like seasons changing from lush to stark. The lighthouse one is more a rough seascape with lighthouse.

Now, the fishermen one really catches my eyes. It is smooth and cohesive. No jarring rough-paint patches. Very much a simple hazy morning fishing trip. I can see that on a greeting card or book cover. Beautiful!

Looking at the 3 in posting order, this is what I imagine you're thinking:
Fishermen: I'm feeling good. I'm painting!
Lighthouse: Sky. Sea. Needs something. Salt shaker...no...lighthouse.
Outhouse: Got some green leftover, a little gray and yellow, some brown...zzzzzzzzz...

You know I love your work, right?

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:54 am

love all the paintings, sharabella. now...can't wait to see your pumpkins!

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:25 pm

lovely pics as usual

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:00 pm

You have great talent, Sharabella!

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:46 pm

Ditto what PJ said. I love your outhouse and nautical themes. You should do well at the country fairs!

Subject: Re: Opinions Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:12 pm

I like them a lot.

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:55 pm

Ah Hum.

In honor of the old southern tradition of turning over outhouses (preferably not occupied at the time) on Halloween, I offer this one for the more nostalgia minded.

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Julie, is this one a little less "crappy" (pun intended) than the last? It was really "number two" of the three.

Subject: Re: Opinions Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:28 pm

I've heard of cow tipping, but outhouse tipping?

Nice painting as always!