I'm feeling that there's two sides with this exercise--proper technique and accurate seeing. The more I look at these cherries, the more detail appears, especially in the subtleness of the reflections. Practice...
Vincent Van Gogh once wrote "It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper understanding". A favorite quote of mine and quite apropos for this post, I thought. Yup, it's me- here on the mainland and safely at home as Hurricane Irene forced the evacuation of our island. I should be going out for my week on Tuesday. Hope you made it safely through the storm too! ~ gretchen
This retirement agrees with you and with your art! Nice job, John -- Joyce
ReplyDeleteVincent Van Gogh once wrote "It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper understanding".
ReplyDeleteA favorite quote of mine and quite apropos for this post, I thought.
Yup, it's me- here on the mainland and safely at home as Hurricane Irene forced the evacuation of our island. I should be going out for my week on Tuesday. Hope you made it safely through the storm too!
~ gretchen
Thanks Joyce! :-)⅞
ReplyDeleteLovely quote, Gretchen. So glad to that you are safe. Wondered how you were faring.
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