tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post1958961143982157357..comments2024-03-18T07:23:32.809-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Favorite Series on GurneyJourneyJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-62765036795293075362012-03-23T23:45:15.251-04:002012-03-23T23:45:15.251-04:00Thanks James for the tip. I'm going to try usi...Thanks James for the tip. I'm going to try using that silver christmas ornament trick you showed earlier next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-20908922159043687842012-03-18T13:26:27.449-04:002012-03-18T13:26:27.449-04:00Wow! That's an incredible accomplishment.
Tha...Wow! That's an incredible accomplishment.<br />Thank you so much for what you do!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544378232669521207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-60435699864156799042012-03-09T19:57:33.511-05:002012-03-09T19:57:33.511-05:00Your blog (and books if they aren't already) s...Your blog (and books if they aren't already) should be required reading for every artist!<br /><br />Thank you for the time, effort and dedication to sharing this information James and congratulations on 2000 posts!Wayne Haaghttp://www.ankaris.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-79571320989816804332012-03-09T17:22:00.682-05:002012-03-09T17:22:00.682-05:00Hi Mr. Gurney! I'm pretty young and just learn...Hi Mr. Gurney! I'm pretty young and just learning to paint with watercolors. My art teacher introduced me to this website not to long ago and these posts are really helping me. Thank you so much!Anonymoushttps://apps.rackspace.com/a/webmail.php?wsid=feb91d22c71418291149a396e37214de213d55aanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-39931048201838999132012-03-09T11:30:40.726-05:002012-03-09T11:30:40.726-05:00I am new to your blog but not your books. I recen...I am new to your blog but not your books. I recently finished "Color and Light" (though I will reference it often) and enjoyed going through your favorite series of posts. Thanks for the posts which are quite informative and fun to read. I just ordered "Imaginative Realism" this morning and looking forward to working with it. <br /><br />Thanks again.Steven Powers (SMP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07691307285984304821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-3850591215318261502012-03-09T10:45:59.644-05:002012-03-09T10:45:59.644-05:00Congratulations, from an admiring new blogger. It&...Congratulations, from an admiring new blogger. It's time to start my 4th post, and you're at 2000! Looking forward, as are my students, to all your great tips and insights. Thanks, James.<br />Visit, in your two free minutes a day! www.donaldjurney.blogspot.comDonald Jurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444036075370776939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-28619126017668924852012-03-08T11:31:22.322-05:002012-03-08T11:31:22.322-05:00I can't let this one pass without saying '...I can't let this one pass without saying 'Thank you!' aswell, James. Your efforts inspire so many of us.Doodle.nlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291437470979643840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-77150528512010322482012-03-08T07:28:59.822-05:002012-03-08T07:28:59.822-05:00Congratulations on reaching the 2,000 milestone. Y...Congratulations on reaching the 2,000 milestone. Your blog is always interesting and it is one of the best!docnadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176391968160060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-62564467711061573662012-03-08T04:37:24.945-05:002012-03-08T04:37:24.945-05:00Congratulations James for your blog. It's like...Congratulations James for your blog. It's like your work in general : a masterpiece to itself. Bravo !Carol Scown-Raynalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644877800215462377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-91976664060756317042012-03-08T03:13:20.586-05:002012-03-08T03:13:20.586-05:00Five years, a couple of books and a set of video&#...Five years, a couple of books and a set of video's later.<br />If you think back at that first hesitant post.<br />Big congrats.Erik Bongershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409523352634066030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43653246225784654992012-03-07T20:43:38.157-05:002012-03-07T20:43:38.157-05:00Oh, boy! This will keep me busy for quite a while...Oh, boy! This will keep me busy for quite a while! Thank you, James.Janet Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211855672690293121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-83470258010460101142012-03-07T20:13:13.041-05:002012-03-07T20:13:13.041-05:00Hi, Bryan -- Donato and Greg are masters of shiny ...Hi, Bryan -- Donato and Greg are masters of shiny metal. The bottom line advice is to keep the value range extreme (from white to black) and to think of the surface as a curving mirror, reflecting everything around it. You can set up a salad bowl, spoon, toaster, or hunk of tin foil in a real-world scene to see how they behave.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-38870854959428336102012-03-07T20:09:15.827-05:002012-03-07T20:09:15.827-05:00Comment continued: They've simplified down the...Comment continued: They've simplified down the light sources in a rather nice way. One of the things that I think is interesting is how they've brought the "bounce light" or shadow side up in value to where it's as bright as the light side, and the form still retains its shape. Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43525208217019473952012-03-07T20:03:32.268-05:002012-03-07T20:03:32.268-05:00Thanks James. These posts are awesome and a true i...Thanks James. These posts are awesome and a true inspiration. <br /><br />Another suggestion for a post, if you don't mind my asking: what are some general guidelines/tips for painting shiny metal? I mean, lots of metal, with round surfaces and different light sources.<br /><br />A good example of what I'm talking about would be something like this painting of a metal man by Donato Giancola: http://bit.ly/A2yOfR<br /><br />Or this C3PO painting by Greg Manchess (fourth down on the right side of the gallery list): http://bit.ly/AFus8RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-10761359337767567042012-03-07T19:37:55.459-05:002012-03-07T19:37:55.459-05:00Thank you for this wonderful list! I've been m...Thank you for this wonderful list! I've been meaning to sit down and push through all 2,000 of your posts, but this makes it much easier. Congratulations on the big 2-0-0-0! Can't wait to see what more you write. :DStacy LeFevrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687950019480558775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-31734774154886609332012-03-07T16:54:00.868-05:002012-03-07T16:54:00.868-05:00Congratulations James!
I've "shouted yo...Congratulations James! <br />I've "shouted you a coffee" as a very small thank you for a tremendous learning experience. Hey! Let's all shout James a coffee for a great big group THANK YOU!PAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01883635359831941548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-84463415803306496672012-03-07T15:09:27.974-05:002012-03-07T15:09:27.974-05:00Thank you for the great blog James. It is so infor...Thank you for the great blog James. It is so informative. Wonderful contribution that has helped so many people. Kudos to you for that.Vladimir Venkovnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-18179865584640685432012-03-07T14:59:44.388-05:002012-03-07T14:59:44.388-05:00Thanks, Jim!Thanks, Jim!JonInFrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623398725744947374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-4952201814425062282012-03-07T14:00:25.580-05:002012-03-07T14:00:25.580-05:00Congratulations on 2000 posts!
It's an incred...Congratulations on 2000 posts!<br /><br />It's an incredible resource that has helped me and many, many others. I can only hope you keep going for a few thousand more.<br /><br />ThanksDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700829684763116620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-75209326912791210162012-03-07T13:01:04.612-05:002012-03-07T13:01:04.612-05:00thanks for all the great posts! it has been an ar...thanks for all the great posts! it has been an art lovers dream to visit here everyday.<br /><br />here are my top three favorite posts....<br /><br /><a href="http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/wish-you-werent-here.html" rel="nofollow">ET-Zilla</a><br /><br /><a href="http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2009/08/keeping-it-fun.html" rel="nofollow">Grey Socks Knee High</a><br /><br /><a href="http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2011/08/answers-for-eric.html" rel="nofollow">and of course....Answers for Eric!</a><br /><br />thank you and your tireless photographer so much for giving the world gurney journey!Super Villainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464419328369980879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-13974949439473957092012-03-07T11:46:54.620-05:002012-03-07T11:46:54.620-05:00James, I've followed your blog daily since you...James, I've followed your blog daily since your June 12 2009 <a href="http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2009/06/brush-washer.html" rel="nofollow">Brush <br />Washer post</a>. Such simple practicality, so clearly explained; matter-of-fact, no ego intruding. I built one that day and have been using it since.<br /><br />I've also gotten to know you and your lovely wife and I want you to know that watching the two of you work together through what must have been some very challenging situations has been inspiring.<br /><br />While I know that these posts represent a rather canny marketing effort from someone who caught the potential of the medium early on, I also believe that you would post even if there was no other benefit. The broad, intellectual curiosity you bring to the art community has been refreshing, and we have all benefited from the sharing. Thank you, and many more great years to come!<br /><br />BTW, I would have thought that your Christmas Donkey posts would rank up there pretty high, too. Didn't see one this year.Lester Yocumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825921969405494777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-45328876086788668522012-03-07T11:37:43.268-05:002012-03-07T11:37:43.268-05:00Thank you for your blog James! It motivates me to...Thank you for your blog James! It motivates me to keep learning how to make art, keep practicing, and not give up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-39911045570775584822012-03-07T11:28:29.824-05:002012-03-07T11:28:29.824-05:00From one who has thoroughly enjoyed your work sinc...From one who has thoroughly enjoyed your work since childhood, thank you for years of inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-51248290130681123462012-03-07T09:59:38.917-05:002012-03-07T09:59:38.917-05:00Oh man too much learning my HEADS GOING TO EXPLODE...Oh man too much learning my HEADS GOING TO EXPLODE!!<br /><br />This is quite an accomplishment, 2000 posts!<br />I think the great thing about this accomplishment is how valuable each post is. I follow blogs that have multiple artists posting and I don't think they update as often as you.<br /><br />Keep up the great work! And thanks for sharing your knowledge.jeffkunzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778948523420524882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-33168629761129612072012-03-07T09:59:09.720-05:002012-03-07T09:59:09.720-05:00Maybe that's why I'm so selfish. You got w...Maybe that's why I'm so selfish. You got way more than your share of generosity genes. Thank you so much!billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285541433182136326noreply@blogger.com