Monday, November 9, 2015

A Thing to Ponder


Things to Ponder 


I wanted to see if  the process of painting is  different if you know the subject or not. It is not a surprise to find out the answer is yes. 
I want to explore that further . For now I will ponder it and consider how to use the implications. 
When I know more I will share those discoveries. For now I will generalize and say I have observed knowing the person makes the process more difficult for me. 

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4 comments:

  1. Kaethe BealerNovember 10, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Your title says a lot! Painting, such an avenue for discovery...skills and emotions. This is beautiful Jo!

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    1. Jo MackenzieNovember 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM

      Thank you Kaethe . This person and I have a strong relationship. Something to ponder...probably forever.

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  2. ChristineNovember 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    I did individual portraits of my entire extended family....over 45 of us and discovered that not only does it make a difference knowing the person, but it also mattered what my relationship was to them and the closer I am the harder it is.

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    1. Jo MackenzieNovember 11, 2015 at 8:01 AM

      That explains is then. It is good thing I am painting pictures of people I do not know most of the time. I don't have the same problem when I am painting pets. I love them all.

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