tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post8170088069353939269..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: The Sinking of the CumberlandJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-46487327652277243172008-03-08T21:19:00.000-05:002008-03-08T21:19:00.000-05:00Well, as a maritime artist I couldn't resist comme...Well, as a maritime artist I couldn't resist commenting on this one. I've been reading your blog with great interest since I discovered it recently, and have been meaning to comment. <BR/><BR/>I too have painted this scene, for a children's picture book about the battle between the Monitor and the Virginia. Your research, as you know, is perfect on all the small details of the ships and the actions of that moment. It's really a picture that one can study - lose oneself in, like the great illustrations of old. What was it you said in an earlier post, invite snd delight? This painting really does just that. I'd love to hear details of the process of putting it all together.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643124855107920210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-25455890372599754302008-03-08T14:41:00.000-05:002008-03-08T14:41:00.000-05:00An amazing illustration and exercise in intricate ...An amazing illustration and exercise in intricate visual storytelling!<BR/><BR/>James-- I would be interested in hearing about your time management process-- for daily work and on individual projects/commissions.Kevin Hedgpethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854497303642372578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-32268722712983168982008-03-08T11:42:00.000-05:002008-03-08T11:42:00.000-05:00I am awestruck by the amount of detail in the pain...I am awestruck by the amount of detail in the painting. Each individual is doing something in a unique manner.<BR/><BR/> I specially liked the shirt-less man who is preparing to jump on the top-right of the painting. You can tell by his current position what his action will be, what is going through his mind. Incredible...Also the smoke, the waves and the blood on some figures is awesome. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to read more...Sid Dharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991720242595715339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-75697388150467930502008-03-08T09:32:00.000-05:002008-03-08T09:32:00.000-05:00Can't wait to read more. There is so much specific...Can't wait to read more. There is so much specific action and emotion in each tiny figure that you've painted here. Amazing how even at that small size, I am drawn into the individual drama of each sailor facing catastrophe. My imagination is working right along with you. What a triumph of the illustrator's art. And an education in picture making-- thank you for posting the piece.Charles Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091002740419396023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-53268955925951369422008-03-08T08:19:00.000-05:002008-03-08T08:19:00.000-05:00I'm also looking forward to the story behind the p...I'm also looking forward to the story behind the painting of this superb hommage to a tragic event, although intent observation of your daily posts and technique tips already has me guessing. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-61087223559403774712008-03-08T06:24:00.000-05:002008-03-08T06:24:00.000-05:00Wow !Just to name something, I really love the dra...Wow !<BR/>Just to name something, I really love the dramatic use of black smoke covering the left top corner all the way to the right.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to read 'the-making-of'.<BR/>Having said that, I think this post is a good occasion for me to say that it's very easy to write a handfull of elaborate comments on an inspiring blog than it would be to actually try to write one myself.Erik Bongershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409523352634066030noreply@blogger.com