tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post1627362378272550161..comments2024-03-18T07:23:32.809-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Color and Light BookJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-66248552459253295792010-05-12T05:46:11.814-04:002010-05-12T05:46:11.814-04:00I have to agree with the posters who chose the Str...I have to agree with the posters who chose the Street Scene for alot of the same reasons already stated. I like that it does not pigeonhole you as a fantasy artist and in terms of sheer beauty of light and color I think this image has it all without being too stereotypically 'landscapey' either.<br /> It is simply an awesome image and would definitely make me take a closer look if I saw it on a shelf.DavidHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132423826620018677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-29356752957192694662010-03-25T17:57:35.891-04:002010-03-25T17:57:35.891-04:00I would go for Lamplight (first), then Sunset (sec...I would go for Lamplight (first), then Sunset (second). As these covers will not deter fine art painters. Lamplight thought entices not just fine art painters but people in the genre of illustration as well so it pretty much says a lot.artlifebeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05209442826043397579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-22930838846400922932010-01-27T20:37:52.640-05:002010-01-27T20:37:52.640-05:00Sleeping Dino!Sleeping Dino!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889981363054758072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-85245937952536369432010-01-26T00:21:45.292-05:002010-01-26T00:21:45.292-05:00Sleeping Dino or Lamplight. They combine the best ...Sleeping Dino or Lamplight. They combine the best representations in the set, of both the mimetic image and the imagined realism. Also the most active two of the set, I think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618062431476386822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-78364637171166347872010-01-23T21:40:33.982-05:002010-01-23T21:40:33.982-05:00ps- I CAN'T WAIT to get this book!!ps- I CAN'T WAIT to get this book!!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747063580656267673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-72506327549061198382010-01-23T21:40:05.249-05:002010-01-23T21:40:05.249-05:00sleeping dino for suresleeping dino for sureChelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747063580656267673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-90624513290215099072010-01-22T14:56:48.598-05:002010-01-22T14:56:48.598-05:00Birdman is compelling. Why not have them all as bi...Birdman is compelling. Why not have them all as big chapter themesTheTamsheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355557499600895430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-30950870471119563852010-01-22T13:26:18.360-05:002010-01-22T13:26:18.360-05:00Birdman could serve as a nice companion image to t...Birdman could serve as a nice companion image to the little frog goblin character on the cover for Imaginative Realism. The sleeping dinosaur is also very nice and does speak to the rest of your dinosaur work, for which you are well known. Good luck, can't wait for the book.By Scott Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208341623271683909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-34820159428446976472010-01-22T13:13:32.123-05:002010-01-22T13:13:32.123-05:00I was going to vote for 'Montage' as it ha...I was going to vote for 'Montage' as it has the most variety but on second thought it looks too generic.<br />I am voting for 'sleeping dino': it says 'Gurney', it's different, and c'mon, it's a SLEEPING DINO! <br />what more do you need?Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617290407431105881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-91305080289814912712010-01-22T12:24:43.678-05:002010-01-22T12:24:43.678-05:00I vote for Street SceneI vote for Street SceneStejahenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228922536787177501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-75691792266855610102010-01-22T12:12:52.460-05:002010-01-22T12:12:52.460-05:00I vote for the Street Scene. It is a beautiful pa...I vote for the Street Scene. It is a beautiful painting and has good areas for the type. Sleeping Dino and Lamplight are great paintings, but I like the plein air effect that the Street Scene has without looking too much like a landscape book (the mountain scene reminds me of my Kevin McPherson book). I would steer clear of a montage, though. It makes it look kind of cheap, and a single great painting holds way better on its own.Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281575054737909106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-26296294658246126142010-01-22T10:22:03.579-05:002010-01-22T10:22:03.579-05:00If I'm not too late - I vote for Sleeping Dino...If I'm not too late - I vote for Sleeping Dino- the light on the ground and feathers is fantastic. And I like that is says 'a guide for the realist painter' combined with the dino. I have become fascinated with the color tricks of the eye lately and I look forward to reading your book.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419009985536438226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-46282156679022584262010-01-22T10:19:38.182-05:002010-01-22T10:19:38.182-05:00Sleeping Dino
I've gotta tell you - I would s...Sleeping Dino<br /><br />I've gotta tell you - I would skip right over the ones with buildings or landscapes...I just feel like I've seen them before.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883825044699663276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-40174720005970872342010-01-22T05:20:24.844-05:002010-01-22T05:20:24.844-05:00I am reading the previous one again, and finding n...I am reading the previous one again, and finding new things in every paragraph; so you have a sure buyer here.<br />I vote for the two tops. But if you want to make sure everyone notices it is a companion of the previous one, the one with the critters should be the most appropiate.<br /><br />When are you coming to Spain James? The Prado and the Thyssen await you! (and me and my book wanting to be signed)...tayetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328350362311792123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-31611118355641220802010-01-22T00:19:00.198-05:002010-01-22T00:19:00.198-05:00I'm absolutely thrilled about the new book and...I'm absolutely thrilled about the new book and eagerly look forward to getting my copy.<br /><br />I voted for the sleeping dino. It's eye-catching, unusual, and very effectively summarizes the title of your book - how light affects color and how wonderful it is. The other paintings, while excellent, don't encapsulate the title concept as effectively as that little sleeping dino - in my 'umble opinion. They don't have that "zing" for a cover :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-38946574200144247492010-01-21T23:25:41.086-05:002010-01-21T23:25:41.086-05:00Late on this one by a day, but I think that the Sl...Late on this one by a day, but I think that the Sleeping Dino ties together the most lighting elements (boca, subsurface scattering, effects, etc.)<br /><br />That said, the street scene is fantastic and expertly rendered. It would make a fine cover as well.<br /><br />Finally a quick thought: those past masters in your first chapter might have great artwork, but yours certainly belongs in their company. Besides, where is their blog? =)<br /><br />Thanks for all your time and dedication, its truly appreciated.Tyler Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171434906811033069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-81196580722487575592010-01-21T22:27:17.728-05:002010-01-21T22:27:17.728-05:00Another for "Sleeping Dino". In my rook...Another for "Sleeping Dino". In my rookie opinion, it displays the use of light as well as any of the other options, in a more spectacular way - shadowed pebbles, backlit subject, dark indistinct background and blazing white halo of feathers. The "Street Scene" and "Lamplight" options are just too subtle and rather generic when on a shelf with 30 other art technique books. If I were taking a painting class, for instance, I'd be proud to have my Color and Light textbook turning heads as I walked across campus.<br /><br />Also, if I may be so bold, the "Montage" cover really does not work with those three images laid out as they are. Not only is Birdman distracting but there's not enough contrast between the landscape and street. If there's to be a montage, perhaps a better balanced one... such as the Sleeping Dinosaur primary with the brighter landscape and lamplight, or different examples entirely, as inserts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-86393303868035467712010-01-21T22:12:58.750-05:002010-01-21T22:12:58.750-05:00I vote Sleeping Dino, then Lamplight. But then, I ...I vote Sleeping Dino, then Lamplight. But then, I think Birdman ties in really well with the cover of the first book.Zannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367267852723378573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-54927390999599788152010-01-21T20:08:58.770-05:002010-01-21T20:08:58.770-05:00I have to say Sleeping Dino is by far my first cho...I have to say Sleeping Dino is by far my first choice. Second would be Lamplight.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13122275633866201135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-28882504556303872772010-01-21T17:52:15.070-05:002010-01-21T17:52:15.070-05:00I voted for Lamplight mainly for the same reason o...I voted for Lamplight mainly for the same reason others did. I think it appeals to both the wider audience of artists while giving a solid nod to those interested in fantastic painting. Marketing-wise, I think that one speaks to the largest group of people.<br /><br />But, that being said, the sleeping dino image knocked my socks off! I've been looking at it most of the day.Rob Fullmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301339443031404993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-5844681076336868212010-01-21T17:43:36.614-05:002010-01-21T17:43:36.614-05:00I cast my vote for Sleeping Dino! Definitely caugh...I cast my vote for Sleeping Dino! Definitely caught my interest more than any of the others, although Lamplight is a close second!Indrabarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11310565487367288900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-77359092313644462992010-01-21T17:13:54.958-05:002010-01-21T17:13:54.958-05:00i Vote for SLEEPING DINO
why: it was simple form ...i Vote for SLEEPING DINO<br /><br />why: it was simple form of the dino catch my eyes first<br />then drove me to focus on the book.<br /><br />can't wait for this book Jim, i'm looking forward.R. Adrian Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337397043351231375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-42710457186763337732010-01-21T16:28:52.778-05:002010-01-21T16:28:52.778-05:00On glancing through the responses, it sounds like ...On glancing through the responses, it sounds like most people voting for Sleeping Dino do so because it's clearly their favorite, while most of those voting for one of the others (Street Scene would be my second choice) think it will have a broader appeal and/or serve your purposes better.<br /><br />Beware the mind readers. <br /><br />Sleeping Dino.Brooks Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412269119866584268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-66352271794968417282010-01-21T16:18:27.809-05:002010-01-21T16:18:27.809-05:00The bottom half of Birdman is the most similar wit...The bottom half of Birdman is the most similar with the previous book.<br />However a "big" montage with added Lamplight and Sleeping Dino can show that the book covers something more than a part of one genre.Vithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569579628527147638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-90545439767101107662010-01-21T14:40:34.225-05:002010-01-21T14:40:34.225-05:00I voted for Sleeping Dino. I also enjoyed Street S...I voted for Sleeping Dino. I also enjoyed Street Scene, but I think Sleeping Dino would set this book apart from similar titles.<br /><br />I disagree with the criticisms of the typeface. I think it's spot-on. I particularly enjoy how it looks in Street Scene.<br /><br />I don't think Birdman works very well. I'm not sure that it is a bad thing that a version of Lamplight was already seen as the cover of Spectrum 1. It has a conceptual appeal, but I feel like Sleeping Dino has the best technical appeal. It simply looks impressive in terms of light and color.<br /><br />Sunset is also nice, but again it looks too familiar compared to similar books I've seen.<br /><br />I would stay away from the montage.<br /><br />I'm really excited for this book! Thanks for letting us in on the process! :)Sketchiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299449618431896608noreply@blogger.com