tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post199757759682099573..comments2024-03-28T06:18:17.942-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Mass in CJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-88799647911426618402013-01-10T19:23:49.570-05:002013-01-10T19:23:49.570-05:00WOW! Your blog is a treasure trove of valuable inf...WOW! Your blog is a treasure trove of valuable information for an artist wanting to try all sorts of new things and not sure where to start. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-16589270952985183192013-01-04T11:55:37.959-05:002013-01-04T11:55:37.959-05:00Hi, Connie, The blue and black mixed wet into wet....Hi, Connie, The blue and black mixed wet into wet. It probably would be best to show a video demo. That's on my Do List!James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-1870797746860420882013-01-04T11:37:56.192-05:002013-01-04T11:37:56.192-05:00Did you have to let each color layer dry before mo...Did you have to let each color layer dry before moving on to the next color? It seems to me that if you are trying to make quick sketches, wet media could slow you down and you might lose sight of your subject, as you wait for layers to dry.<br /><br />Do you have any videos of you doing quick sketches like these, so I can just watch that and you won't have to answer my silly questions. :)Connie Nobbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367762090303903057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-56667238673025306372013-01-01T10:39:44.538-05:002013-01-01T10:39:44.538-05:00By the way, those who doubt the computer's abi...By the way, those who doubt the computer's ability to think creatively might want to have a look this study: http://lateralaction.com/articles/computers-creativity/<br /><br />or the NY Times piece, now 10 years old:<br />http://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/07/science/route-to-creativity-following-bliss-or-dots.htmlJames Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-89805815333981635172013-01-01T09:59:14.319-05:002013-01-01T09:59:14.319-05:00Thanks, Tom. Yes, I've got lots of sketchbooks...Thanks, Tom. Yes, I've got lots of sketchbooks! I only used a small bit of the blue brush, and the blue is very grayed down, so it's really a cool gray.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-40802997610101552732013-01-01T09:07:21.542-05:002013-01-01T09:07:21.542-05:00Another great sketch, James. You must have enough ...Another great sketch, James. You must have enough full sketchbooks to fill a wall of shelves!<br /><br />Did you actually use the blue water brush in this? I'm not making out blue...thinking it must be mixed in subtly if it's there.Tom Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04770238579550226268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-63607854263827486252012-12-31T08:29:53.687-05:002012-12-31T08:29:53.687-05:00Paolo, I was sitting way down front on the right, ...Paolo, I was sitting way down front on the right, facing the stage. The conductor had the violins and violas on both sides of him, I'm not sure why.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-86898844031232534592012-12-31T04:01:32.019-05:002012-12-31T04:01:32.019-05:00I was wondering: were you sitting in the audience ...I was wondering: were you sitting in the audience or behind the stage?<br />It's extremely unusual seeing a violinist from that angle. They usually sit at the left of the director, thus showing the audience the side with "f" holes, where the sound comes from.Paolo Puggionihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146861980155909312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-76698130901167724122012-12-30T20:14:28.643-05:002012-12-30T20:14:28.643-05:00Great. We could switch seats. I go to concerts to ...Great. We could switch seats. I go to concerts to hear the music, not watch someone sketch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-19334430019671081892012-12-30T19:15:23.128-05:002012-12-30T19:15:23.128-05:00Anonymous can sit somewhere else. I would love to ...Anonymous can sit somewhere else. I would love to sit next to you in a concert. I want to watch you sketch.Connie Nobbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367762090303903057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-42269707084279943692012-12-30T19:11:13.134-05:002012-12-30T19:11:13.134-05:00So wonderful and thank you for the tips on what yo...So wonderful and thank you for the tips on what you used.Sherry Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115385435932177296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-43451726336183504192012-12-30T17:33:01.871-05:002012-12-30T17:33:01.871-05:00Hey Mr. Sketchman.
How precise; also like the way ...Hey Mr. Sketchman.<br />How precise; also like the way you rendered the violin and the player's communion with the instrument.Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-51697814053507087922012-12-30T14:29:33.733-05:002012-12-30T14:29:33.733-05:00Remind me not to sit next to you at a concert. Yo...Remind me not to sit next to you at a concert. You could be extremely annoying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-74868612811260790702012-12-30T12:36:02.879-05:002012-12-30T12:36:02.879-05:00Thank you for your generous spirit in sharing your...Thank you for your generous spirit in sharing your methods, knowledge, and lovely art, here and in your books.<br /><br />You inspire me to do more of what I love :) Katarina Öberghttp://katarinasart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-40485504384669123732012-12-30T11:57:46.597-05:002012-12-30T11:57:46.597-05:00L Benson, yes, I fill the water brushes with a wat...L Benson, yes, I fill the water brushes with a water soluble (fountain pen) ink, such as "Higgins Eternal" for the black and "Schaefer Scrip" ink for the blue. I use a hypodermic or an eyedropper to get it in the handle of the water brush. <br /><br />En B, thanks! No, in this case I didn't water down the ink, but you could. Since I have a third water brush with water, I can mix the full strength ink with the regular water to get a gradation.<br />James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-7596710538454205662012-12-30T11:48:38.091-05:002012-12-30T11:48:38.091-05:00Is that pure black and blue ink in your water brus...Is that pure black and blue ink in your water brushes? Or do you water them down a bit?<br /><br />Lots of informative art blogs in the world but none as good as Gurney Journey! <br />Happy New Yearen_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525776921112285037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-69371872007802823432012-12-30T11:46:19.144-05:002012-12-30T11:46:19.144-05:00This is very helpful and inspiring. I bring my sk...This is very helpful and inspiring. I bring my sketchbook, water brushes and tiny watercolor kit with me, but have always found it too awkward and conspicuous to paint in very public places. The water color pencils are a great idea. One question about the water brushes -- do you actually fill them with ink or diluted watercolor?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LBL. Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569439410526726787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-17615122910448849472012-12-30T11:13:09.194-05:002012-12-30T11:13:09.194-05:00Katarina, I always bring my sketchbook when I leav...Katarina, I always bring my sketchbook when I leave the house, so I end up doing a sketch almost every day, and for sure if I'm at a meeting or waiting for something. I'm working on fantasy and science illustration and writing during the day. There's no average work week, but typically I work 9-5 during the day in the studio and I read in the evenings.<br /><br />Good eye, Katherine. At first I wasn't going to drop in the dark BG, but I needed to in order to make his hair appear light. James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-19034064138275358412012-12-30T10:43:16.445-05:002012-12-30T10:43:16.445-05:00Lovely.
I know it's basic, but I was pleased...Lovely. <br />I know it's basic, but I was pleased with myself to notice the dark upper b'ground which serves to contrast and therefore draw the eye to the lovely white hair, and then the eye runs along the bridge to the hand and the twiddly bit. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-55775273597864983962012-12-30T10:28:56.992-05:002012-12-30T10:28:56.992-05:00Gorgeous!
I was wondering how much time you devot...Gorgeous!<br /><br />I was wondering how much time you devote to sketching, specially outside of your studio, and how much time you spend directly on pieces for your books etc.? Maybe in an average workweek? If there is such a thing as an average work week! I am new at this, and simply curious.Katarina Öberghttp://katarinasart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com