tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post6225561618154716005..comments2024-03-18T07:23:32.809-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Lawrence SummersJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-68392413004121808332009-06-09T10:45:20.100-04:002009-06-09T10:45:20.100-04:00Jim,
Great comment....I actually like Mr. Summer...Jim,<br /><br /> Great comment....I actually like Mr. Summers and think he got a raw deal several years ago because he was not PC enough. <br /><br />Anyway, we just never know who we will meet because of our children...I have met many fascinating people through my son Isaac who is Mr. Sociable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853491825832197697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-66872265793023122332009-06-04T22:30:04.827-04:002009-06-04T22:30:04.827-04:00Kev, you said it beautifully. We were invited to M...Kev, you said it beautifully. We were invited to Mr. Summers' home only because of one of my sons is friends with one of his kids. I don’t really understand the complex issues surrounding his public life, but I can say he was a very gracious host, and it was an honor to meet him. <br /><br />When I draw someone, whether they're a famous person or a homeless person (and I drew both extremes today) I just try to draw what I see. My only regret is that I rarely have enough time in my quick sketches to really explore the psychology of the person I'm drawing.<br /><br />Java Chickn--if this blog feels like art school, it's thanks to the fun and smart community of commentators, who keep it bustling. I really appreciate everything you all bring to it.<br /><br />Andy, haven't checked out the CCS. Thanks for the tip. Oscar, nah, it wasn't a portrait commission! Hat's off to those who can navigate those waters.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-40397047051636768802009-06-04T21:40:30.620-04:002009-06-04T21:40:30.620-04:00This sounds like an interesting story in the makin...This sounds like an interesting story in the making. Mr. Summers is smack dab in the thick of things and must be exhausted from the effort to set this great ship right. <br /><br />The great thing about art, and especially illustration, is how people can comment on and contemplate aesthetics without making reference to the contemptible political discourse of the day. Art gives us a free space to just be people. In a lot of ways I think the purpose of art is to get past words and salesmanship and ideology, and to just find, instead, our commonality. I don't know about other people, but having that "free space" is very important to me.kev ferrarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509572970616136990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43721059015859901962009-06-04T20:26:15.049-04:002009-06-04T20:26:15.049-04:00I have to say, I just read through a whole bunch o...I have to say, I just read through a whole bunch of your blog and it's like being back in art school again with what i'm learning. THANKS soooo much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I'm lovin it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-34796908445344701582009-06-04T13:47:34.618-04:002009-06-04T13:47:34.618-04:00The study on the right has a kind of "Madame ...The study on the right has a kind of "Madame Gautreau Drinking a Toast" feel.<br /><br />That interpretation seems about right ...Daroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269629297022511462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-23718136778760855332009-06-04T12:13:41.839-04:002009-06-04T12:13:41.839-04:00Did you tell him to stop taking money from the ban...Did you tell him to stop taking money from the banks he's supposed to be regulating?donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762690167864156774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43117137902641189972009-06-04T10:34:25.679-04:002009-06-04T10:34:25.679-04:00uggh. He's a nasty guy. good sketch though.uggh. He's a nasty guy. good sketch though.i, mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866554133662047782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-12016430223787190142009-06-04T10:26:46.741-04:002009-06-04T10:26:46.741-04:00Oooooh, sounds like someone's got a portrait c...Oooooh, sounds like someone's got a portrait commission.Oscar Baechlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741877755555366706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-474899224196082762009-06-04T07:23:47.996-04:002009-06-04T07:23:47.996-04:00If you are ever anywhere near Vermont, The Center ...If you are ever anywhere near Vermont, The Center for Cartoon Studies is worth a visit!<br /><br />http://www.cartoonstudies.org/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423051076809524563noreply@blogger.com