tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post2348004817837126693..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Ten Tips for Dealing with the Moving SunJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-72049723598012209492016-08-11T05:14:17.188-04:002016-08-11T05:14:17.188-04:00In Monet's biographical documentary I recently...In Monet's biographical documentary I recently viewed on DVD, he would carry several canvasses and simply leave his easel right where it was and paint one scene all day long simply replacing each canvas as the light changed. He might have several paintings underway from that spot, then return the next day, maybe the next days, until those paintings were complete. John Singer Sargent returned daily at the same time of day at dusk, paying the children of his farm hosts to enter the scene in the same clothes and hold the same poses, to paint "Carnation Lily, Lily Rose", a painting that won an award for him I believe at one of the Salon exhibitions. In this painting he dealt with the general fleeting light of dusk as well as the glowing reflected light of lanterns on the childrens' clothes and surrounding grasses and flower blooms. Leave it to an artist to see and take on such a challenge!Sescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857017166141673658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-88416676702745714692016-08-11T03:58:05.928-04:002016-08-11T03:58:05.928-04:00I have to admit that the changing light conditions...I have to admit that the changing light conditions were the one thing which troubled me when I started painting outdoors. I'm not sure why, but I remember that I got extremely stressed out for the first few months with palpitations and anxiety and all the rest of it. I dreaded going out to paint! What makes all the difference for me now is drawing the shadows early on, as you suggest. Once I have done that I can relax. Also, I don't need to get it right the first time around. I can just come back later and give it another shot, or paint something else in similar lighting conditions. That also helps me to stay calm.Antje Bednarekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721715424159655809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-29666225918592619382016-08-10T23:12:22.248-04:002016-08-10T23:12:22.248-04:00I live in the Midwest so my day always starts by l... I live in the Midwest so my day always starts by looking at the hourly weather forecast. It is not always correct but usually enough to be helpful in planning where and when to paint. What Mr. Webb said above is so true. Being very familiar with an area at all different times of day and year is so helpful and I find a place gets more interesting when I spend more time in it. I don't think I really see a place the first time I go there; too much to take in. I'm looking forward to working on #5 once the next round of storms is through. Thanks for the great suggestions, James.Patricia Waferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653843230597622070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-66791911660471572612016-08-10T16:09:42.954-04:002016-08-10T16:09:42.954-04:00If you're new to en plein air painting, I thin...If you're new to en plein air painting, I think it's a really good idea to get to know your local patch. When you become familiar with a particular area, you soon learn at what time of day a scene will look at its best. An otherwise mundane view can be transformed into something worth painting if you catch it at the right time. Once you know this, you can arrive early and set up, get the drawing done and then wait/pray for that magic light.<br /><br />James, that raking light across buildings/cliffs effect, is most attractive to paint but, of course, it's also the most difficult to get down on paper/canvas, isn't it? You really have to get a move on. <br />As a watercolour painter, I try and restrict my on-location paintings to an hour, tops. I usually finish with the shadows, getting them all done at the same time. It's not easy and success can be elusive but, when everything goes to plan, you go home triumphant.David Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625249236436381416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-44743063977338759262016-08-10T14:04:48.734-04:002016-08-10T14:04:48.734-04:00I live in San Francisco and paint hear the ocean.....I live in San Francisco and paint hear the ocean.....the light can change dramatically 10 times in an hour due to random fog. It's a nightmare sometimes!Karl Kannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366150688719489870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-62285834627742191392016-08-10T13:02:59.541-04:002016-08-10T13:02:59.541-04:00Point 8 is particularly interesting, though it'...Point 8 is particularly interesting, though it's far beyond my capabilities now, since it would take me 15 minutes to only lay down the basic outline! <br />Nice tips though, changing light is what mostly kept me away from long plein air sessions so far (and caused disasters too!)Fabiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178447427477151830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-17406794760311863542016-08-10T12:16:11.407-04:002016-08-10T12:16:11.407-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071061539795888325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-54877778685858495072016-08-10T12:15:54.755-04:002016-08-10T12:15:54.755-04:00Hey, Mr. Gurney, what advice do you have for sketc...Hey, Mr. Gurney, what advice do you have for sketching in pen and ink wash from nature? You're the best. \m/ 0.0 \m/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071061539795888325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-4523445259139617832016-08-10T10:45:36.286-04:002016-08-10T10:45:36.286-04:0011. Just start painting. And exploit every opportu...11. Just start painting. And exploit every opportunity (seen) to strengthen the painting. That takes confidence. But with that comes experience and speed. 🎨💪🏻😎<br /><br />PS Great 10 tips, James! A Colonel of Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968917380253732621noreply@blogger.com