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  Eugene Senior Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 503 Registered: 8-2006 |
This is interesting. I've had workshops with all the same instructors, except Van Hasslet. but what a difference in our styles. And I think this is good. We should learn from instructors, but not become clones. | ||
jimchapman Unregistered guest |
Grizrev, yes, agreed. It is a wonder to draw inspiration from these many great teachers out there and then 'cross fertilize'. Each one has something different to offer, and I enjoy all the variations that emerge. | ||
Grizrev Senior Member Username: Grizrev Post Number: 699 Registered: 8-2006 |
Jim, I can see the influence of all those mentors in your paintings, both in use of color and design. Actually, you haven't picked up on Charles Reid's consistent use of spattering -- just color and design, which is similar to the general style of the other artists you mention. Isn't artistic cross-fertilization and genetic history interesting to contemplate in the development of our own styles -- the way we see and artistically interpret what we see? | ||
jimchapman Unregistered guest |
Thanks George. I appreciate that. And no, Grizrev, I haven't studied with Reid. I actually have been influenced by Mel Stabin quite a bit. Also studied with Frank Webb, Alex Powers, Skip Lawrence, Don Andrews, Tony van Hasslett. I admire Reid's work, just haven't had the chance to study with him. | ||
Grizrev Senior Member Username: Grizrev Post Number: 698 Registered: 8-2006 |
Jim, your work bears a remarkable likeness to that of Charles Reid. Have you studied or worked together? | ||
George Unregistered guest |
Welcome Jim! I like your totally uninhibited and expressive brushwork. | ||
jimChapman Unregistered guest |
Hi Marie, Thanks for the kind words. What have you been up to of late? Best, Jim | ||
Marie Senior Member Username: Marie Post Number: 480 Registered: 8-2006 |
Hey Jim, it's Marie Matthews from Atlanta here. Welcome! Everybody else, Jim is a terrific painter, and he does great painting demos | ||
JimChapman Unregistered guest |
Hello all, I am new to this site and wanted to say that I enjoy the lively discussions and excellent watercolor images here. Also, I wanted to invite you to check out my new website if you have a moment: www.watercolorsketch.com Happy painting!  |
