tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post6334616781818033557..comments2023-10-12T10:28:41.308-05:00Comments on Robin Cheers - A Painter's Journal: Docent TourA Painter's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520775774106380886noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-50499931954373163392009-04-10T11:57:00.000-05:002009-04-10T11:57:00.000-05:00It looks a little like the painting/wall is laying...It looks a little like the painting/wall is laying back. Which is interesting. But maybe that is what is troubling you. It's a gorgeous piece, and all your work with all the family stress has been amazing.Kim Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251198744590456707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-62804793438004270742009-04-09T23:02:00.000-05:002009-04-09T23:02:00.000-05:00What's your center of interest? And what are your ...What's your center of interest? And what are your site lines that will bring the viewer to that center of interest?<BR/><BR/>For me, the fellow in the blue shirt is too prominent. He draws my eye away from the rest of the painting.hduprehttp://www.pacificsites.com/~hdupre/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-45261378432165465372009-04-09T01:05:00.000-05:002009-04-09T01:05:00.000-05:00I think we all go through the self-questioning som...I think we all go through the self-questioning sometimes... about painting and a million other things. We want to grow, so questioning is good.<BR/><BR/>See...it's interesting that you like this Mary Cassatt painting and are relaxed by it. I personally believe it is one she questioned. There is that line drawn through the bottom portion... was she thinking of cropping it? You see it as relaxed. To me it is an awkward pose. See? We have different takes on the same thing.<BR/><BR/>Keep up your good work. This is a very interesting painting. Set is aside awhile or check it in the mirror and you'll figure out if there is something you want to change.Diana Moses Botkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254521493118166524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-66440154722875530132009-04-08T20:11:00.000-05:002009-04-08T20:11:00.000-05:00I do not see any room for improvement. It is love...I do not see any room for improvement. It is lovely and the colors are inviting. Composition is great.Anne Marie Propsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157963882530064188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-40556790909432593102009-04-08T17:20:00.000-05:002009-04-08T17:20:00.000-05:00I've just given you the Passion for Painting Blog ...I've just given you the Passion for Painting Blog Award!Dale Sherman Blodgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196292855147224681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-18953066251362292492009-04-07T12:31:00.000-05:002009-04-07T12:31:00.000-05:00Robin, you can do NO wrong, in my book! I love eve...Robin, you can do NO wrong, in my book! I love everything you do, right down to your sketches. Lisa Russell doesn't show artists who aren't AMAZING, after all!<BR/>I really love this piece - it reminds me of the hours I spent in the Ransom Center studying the Mitchner Collection, which is now housed at The Blanton.SeeJaneBrowsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031936084509330709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-40829731283823831572009-04-06T19:55:00.000-05:002009-04-06T19:55:00.000-05:00Robin, I agree with the others, this painting is s...Robin, I agree with the others, this painting is so good, and you are an inspiration to us all.<BR/>Keep painting, please.Jacki Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622671701275410629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-5973367497641929252009-04-06T17:57:00.000-05:002009-04-06T17:57:00.000-05:00ERASE THOSE DOUBTS! You are amazingly talented and...ERASE THOSE DOUBTS! You are amazingly talented and a wonderful artist. Your paintings (including this one) are fantastic and your art is an inspiration to all of us (especially me) every day! I would kill to be able to paint half as good as you do!<BR/>Try to keep a positive outlook as you are going through a tough time. Remember that god gave you a gift. Try to use it as an outlet to bring joy in to your life!Leslie Saetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12117990337430054782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-48129070021633812152009-04-06T15:10:00.000-05:002009-04-06T15:10:00.000-05:00It's beautiful, Robin. Don't touch it.It's beautiful, Robin. Don't touch it.Margaret Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449452034303644270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-63177822788374886442009-04-06T15:07:00.000-05:002009-04-06T15:07:00.000-05:00Ha! Looking back at the painting, I now notice th...Ha! Looking back at the painting, I now notice the title - its a good title, but obviously the painting carries the story even without it!Terry https://www.blogger.com/profile/12128153098834209943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34616923.post-9930730034852837812009-04-06T15:05:00.000-05:002009-04-06T15:05:00.000-05:00I like this one, Robin - don't see any obvious pro...I like this one, Robin - don't see any obvious problems. The focal point is clear, and the rest of the composition leads right to it. The figures are easy to read, with variety in stance. And I love that the painting takes 2 readings - first just to see a crowd in front of a painting, but then a second look to realize that someone is actually pointing at and discussing the painting, and the crowd's attention is on him as well as on the painting. The looseness of the paint on the wall is great and in keeping with the rest of the painting. I think I would have made the mistake of making the wall too flat.<BR/>Your doubts are your own, but from the outside view, you have nothing to worry about!Terry https://www.blogger.com/profile/12128153098834209943noreply@blogger.com