tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post834257009260309190..comments2024-03-18T07:23:32.809-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Jacob’s QuestionsJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43238773332643477692010-12-13T12:55:07.909-05:002010-12-13T12:55:07.909-05:00Jess, what you say is so universal to everyone who...Jess, what you say is so universal to everyone who wants to do art after spending time being a fan of art. The critical facility gets sharpened to a high degree, but the practical, intuitive, hand-skill side of us takes a while to catch up. I think it helps to lock the internal critic in another room for a while to let yourself play and take a few chances.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-62305375054346580082010-12-13T08:24:52.652-05:002010-12-13T08:24:52.652-05:00I need more people like Tom Hart to remind me to s...I need more people like Tom Hart to remind me to stop worrying and start drawing! It's good advice. I feel like it's too easy - especially for beginners - to read all the advice there is but not actually apply it, because after seeing the generally splendid work that comes with such advice you are paralyzed with the fear that your work will never be able to match up to that standard. Every mark you put down on canvas makes you feel like a failure. At these times it's important to remind yourself that every mistake you make is going to help you improve on your next work.<br /><br />My favorite art-related quote now is the oft-paraphrased "everyone has a hundred thousand bad drawings in them, so start drawing now and get them done with".Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181267914397834729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43913581991459312312010-12-11T06:42:57.554-05:002010-12-11T06:42:57.554-05:00Excellent questions and answers. Thank yous going...Excellent questions and answers. Thank yous going out to each.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704001648656187210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-35973416309116003392010-12-10T13:29:48.471-05:002010-12-10T13:29:48.471-05:00I'll add my own twist to what CCG Coordinator ...I'll add my own twist to what CCG Coordinator says:<br /><br />It's very possible for some of us to be so immersed in all the available information (which in itself is a GOOD thing), that we can be overwhelmed and/or intimidated to inaction. It's incredibly important to be a sponge - to observe, read and explore the artists who have gone before us. But the most important thing is to remember to dive in and work!Tom Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04770238579550226268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-68247100091132459392010-12-10T10:09:00.839-05:002010-12-10T10:09:00.839-05:00Good questions. I thought the picture of the Warri...Good questions. I thought the picture of the Warrior Woman was pretty cool.David Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220236704236960910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-66911097864595805442010-12-10T10:06:27.985-05:002010-12-10T10:06:27.985-05:00James thanks for this post! Jacob thanks for the s...James thanks for this post! Jacob thanks for the sincere and well thought out questions!<br /><br />Here's something that I <b>relearned</b> recently while attending a conference with a lot of very talented artists: <b><i>"there is no one right way to do art!"</i></b>. <br /><br />Mr. Gurney has explained (and I will attempt to parapharase here) his preferred method of starting a drawing is to define the exterior perimeters (enclose the subject in geometric shapes) while many other artists would do a contour drawing or some would work from a cloud of tone and start pulling out the shapes and details. <br /><br />Jacob, the point is that you need to try as many working methods as you can - some will click with your personal skills and makeup, others will not. Experiment but also evaluate! Your preferred approach may even change with time - some methods may become old and others new and exciting. <br /><br />Enjoy the journey!<br /><br />-Jonathan Gilpin, Lexington KYCCG Coordinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951839329524410074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-56062366463197086712010-12-10T07:10:40.416-05:002010-12-10T07:10:40.416-05:00What generous answers! We are lucky to live in a t...What generous answers! We are lucky to live in a time where information like that is so readily available to a large number of people. Thanks to you for your responses, Jacob for those questions (what a probing intellect already!), and The Internet!Libby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-85599615035546540102010-12-10T00:24:04.471-05:002010-12-10T00:24:04.471-05:00Interesting info.
Also interesting is that great ...Interesting info. <br />Also interesting is that great cat. Is that a liger?K_tigresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435524324162761134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-67556539470541362162010-12-09T22:37:53.849-05:002010-12-09T22:37:53.849-05:00This is what makes you awesome Jim!I think you hav...This is what makes you awesome Jim!I think you have had a hand in showing other successful artists the fact that being open and willing to share your knowledge with your fellow kindred spirits ulifts us all! Thank You.<br /><br />P.S. Jacob, those were some very applicable questions. I think you've shown everyone who reads Mr. Gurneys blog your devotion to such a wonderful talent that you have been blessed with.Micahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368915950655394677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-79214520854039215862010-12-09T22:17:55.135-05:002010-12-09T22:17:55.135-05:00I feel like I can ad some to question number 3.
Th...I feel like I can ad some to question number 3.<br />The books of Walt Stanchfield, Drawn to Life volumes 1 and 2 have been very helpful to me. I received them the summer before last and I read through them and followed the drawing advice as much as possible. I went out and drew from life in public parks, my in-laws barn and most recently my 2 year old twins.<br /><br />Walt has a method of drawing with as few lines as possible and having the action very easy to understand. He also stresses drawing the same gesture or pose several times to see if there is a way to exaggerate and show the action even more. This was very helpful to me.<br /><br />I hope this was helpful.jeffkunzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778948523420524882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24323097262809023712010-12-09T14:08:58.804-05:002010-12-09T14:08:58.804-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tom Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04770238579550226268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-58992270386483838942010-12-09T12:48:43.017-05:002010-12-09T12:48:43.017-05:00I see in the left, on the head of soldiers, helmet...I see in the left, on the head of soldiers, helmets of the Roman Empire, and I see on the right, in backgroud "The star and crescent", otoman symbol.<br />The "warrior-woman" is like a druid priest, with o non-roman sword, it is "Arthur"-sword...<br />And arena... it is other story!<br /><br />I like this provocation! :)Scorchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728471910339126509noreply@blogger.com