tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post5843490838224699776..comments2024-03-28T03:44:28.896-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Seven Reasons to Enter SpectrumJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-92015433809561893872015-04-18T07:44:15.474-04:002015-04-18T07:44:15.474-04:00Sesco, that's funny -- Frazetta would have bee...Sesco, that's funny -- Frazetta would have been very pleased that you made that observation. When I worked with Frazetta, I mentioned to him a couple of times that his work seems inspired by Pyle and N.C. Wyeth. He was reluctant to admit it, but he did say he looked at their work a lot.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-91348344902665876082015-01-30T20:46:55.129-05:002015-01-30T20:46:55.129-05:00I was in Barnes & Noble this afternoon, and I ...I was in Barnes & Noble this afternoon, and I saw a book titled "Spectrum 20"; because of your blog I knew what it was. Took it down and perused it while enjoying a fancy coffee. I was blown away! The art felt as if most everyone was attempting to copy Frazetta. Was Frazetta the originator of Fantasy art, but if not, who was painting such things prior to him?Sescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857017166141673658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-64112470399396993782015-01-05T17:24:40.955-05:002015-01-05T17:24:40.955-05:00This part of your post strikes a chord with me:
...This part of your post strikes a chord with me: <br /><br />3. Range of vision<br />The range of work in Spectrum is broad and inclusive, from comics to concept art, sculpture to pen-and-ink, horror to humor, mainstream to experimental. Spectrum manages to transcend being a tight-knit club of the same people.<br /><br />I've witnessed some terrible rationalizations lately for this school of thought or that, without any consideration of the broader picture of Art, artists and what a large, global community it really is. I like that Spectrum transcends this and considers the whole community. <br /><br />I've not had anything to enter myself but hope to in the coming few years. Thanks Mr. Gurney! Julia Lundmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738254016772333899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-19709865689999041132015-01-05T11:03:20.991-05:002015-01-05T11:03:20.991-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.dinodanthetrainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458457912139150808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-27402800124336008682015-01-05T10:53:58.084-05:002015-01-05T10:53:58.084-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.dinodanthetrainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458457912139150808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-53496227491508899392015-01-05T04:13:26.554-05:002015-01-05T04:13:26.554-05:00Sesco, good question. I love reading about the ori...Sesco, good question. I love reading about the original French Salon, and there's nothing like it now, mainly because painting doesn't hold the cultural primacy that it did in France in the 19th century; movies hold that place now. But there are a lot of different competitions, some of which have exhibitions, and others that have books or other publicity for the winners: Spectrum, ARC Salons, Plein Air Salons, International Artist Magazine competitions, Society of Illustrators, and lots of other specialized subject topics, like ASAI or SAA, FON, or SVP. I'd weigh them all against the list in the blog post and ask the hard question: Am I really getting the benefit for my time and expense for entering? Is the judging process reasonably fair and open? <br /><br />Jeff, I typically enter between three and 10 pieces to Spectrum, and I like it when they're part of a series. This time I think I've got 13 pieces. In the past I always feel lucky and amazed if one piece gets in, and I haven't always gotten things in Spectrum.<br /><br />Janet, Yes, I love cardboard. Actually the silver tape is the stuff they used to use to black out slides. The art school near us was throwing the stuff out, and I figured I could use it. James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-1493641932877662382015-01-04T18:18:03.847-05:002015-01-04T18:18:03.847-05:00This is what I love about James Gurney. He sends ...This is what I love about James Gurney. He sends his entries to a renowned competition packaged in corrugated cardboard and duct tape. Stylin' cardboard and duct tape, but still . . . Janet Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211855672690293121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-44642967333136089712015-01-04T15:31:19.742-05:002015-01-04T15:31:19.742-05:00Fantastic post. As a fan of fantastic art, this a...Fantastic post. As a fan of fantastic art, this annual publication is one of the highlights of my year. I look forward to release day every year. <br /><br />Best wishes with your entries this year, it is always a pleasure to see your work in the pages. Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-41089397710150876412015-01-04T14:57:02.921-05:002015-01-04T14:57:02.921-05:00So how many Spectrum entries do you send on averag...So how many Spectrum entries do you send on average in a given year?jeff jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996337570175075303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-81034133545949184402015-01-04T11:32:58.046-05:002015-01-04T11:32:58.046-05:00I enter several competitions but over the years Sp...I enter several competitions but over the years Spectrum has become my favorite for many of the same reason you list. It's become a really nice community too. Spectrum Live is a wonderful event especially for shut-in isolated people like me. Thanks James.billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616075975131350091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-90642096797604455832015-01-04T11:05:50.465-05:002015-01-04T11:05:50.465-05:00I have nothing to submit this year. Didn't hav...I have nothing to submit this year. Didn't have any time to paint last year :( I am firmly decided to catch up this year.dragonladychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388676720313631946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-35119659113055593122015-01-04T08:58:16.254-05:002015-01-04T08:58:16.254-05:00Well, there is the ArtRenewal.com art salon, which...Well, there is the ArtRenewal.com art salon, which had recently relaxed enough to allow art other than strict naturalism.Eugene Arenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899356091394676298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-1967595482021104392015-01-04T08:33:05.217-05:002015-01-04T08:33:05.217-05:00Jim, thanks for info like this. After reading abou...Jim, thanks for info like this. After reading about Sorolla and Sargent recently, I began to wonder what, in our modern times, would be comparable to the Salon competitions into which our greatest artists entered their best works back in the day? Art Basel appears to embrace modern art, but would you know what are the most respected competitions for fine art? Thanks in advance.Sescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857017166141673658noreply@blogger.com