tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post2778881207942256673..comments2024-03-18T07:23:32.809-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: "Art of the Fantastic" opens tomorrowJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-83696417724122870682012-06-03T06:49:43.467-04:002012-06-03T06:49:43.467-04:00Thanks, Stephen. Yes, there were so many people at...Thanks, Stephen. Yes, there were so many people at the opening, and so many conversations that I enjoyed, that I hardly looked at the artwork. I'll be back on Sunday for more. <br /><br />The artist who did the amazing life-size, realistic sculptures is Thomas Kuebler, who came up from North Carolina to attend the opening.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-56504463375469807792012-06-03T01:36:27.221-04:002012-06-03T01:36:27.221-04:00I attended earlier this evening. I have to say I w...I attended earlier this evening. I have to say I was excited but the event was beyond what I was expecting. In addition to the contemporary fantasy art you would expect, there were some enormous N.C. Wyeth canvasses and even a proof of a William Blake lithograph, which was a REAL treat to see. It was so much more delicate and intimate than his prints are when reproduced from lithographs using modern printing methods.<br /><br />Honestly, the busyness of tonight was not the best way to look at the pieces but I live in the area so I will be going back. The exhibition is massive and it would be impossible to satisfy oneself with a two hour perusal!<br /><br />A few more highlights: The Frazetta John Carter drawing that was an obvious self portrait. The amazing ultra-realistic, life-size fantasy sculptures by an artist who I cannot remember the name of.<br /><br />Every piece was amazing.<br /><br />Mr. Gurney, thank you for posting the information about this link. Also, it was a pleasure meeting you are thank you for signing my copy of Color and Light! Your paintings were even more lovely in person than they are in your books.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029619660070707442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-91239778059617788312012-06-01T08:55:43.363-04:002012-06-01T08:55:43.363-04:00oh noes... I didn't realize you would be there...oh noes... I didn't realize you would be there on opening weekend. I'm planning to go later this month - can't wait.smileygingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421664724333212807noreply@blogger.com