02/12/2008 21:42:53

Hi Barbara,
Thanks for sharing your comments and thoughts. In answer to your question, I am always open to talking about the marketing aspect of things. We should probably jump over to the forums and see if there are some threads there. If not start, one up. I havent been there in a few weeks. The next couple weeks, things are going to be a little crazy but after that I will be able to participate a bit more in the discussion. Thanks again! BTW, I love the blue mountain painting up above. Lovely. Cheers!

02/12/2008 10:16:28

Your paintings are similar to mine-no wonder I love them.  I am working on a website and hope to get it launched soon--Learning a ton that's for sure.  Otherwise, I having a severe case of cabin fever and cannot wait till spring.  Don't want to do anything but eat chocolate chip cookies, sweets and more sweets- then when I get done with that,  it's chips---Help!  

02/10/2008 08:46:48

Hi Barbara!  Thanks for the visit to my page.  Inventing landscapes is a wonderful idea.  ellenhalloran

02/08/2008 13:53:03

Thanks Barbara, it is fun to be around all these artists.

02/08/2008 12:20:19

Hi Barbara, Getting some snow in the mountains huh.  People down here in Louisiana think I'm crazy for going back to Cleveland in the winter but hey, I am a Yankee.  Somehow spring doesn't seem the same without a cold and snowy winter,  know what I mean? 

02/08/2008 11:37:55

Hi Barbara, Experimenting with oils, boy have I been there too. My wife is allergic to solvents, my studio is in the house and I work most of the day. So I ended up painting with regular artist grade oil colors. I use Maroger medium, and clean my brushes at the end of the day using walnut oil and 'The Masters' brush cleaner with water. During my painting sessions I just wipe my brush off using David Leffel's technique instead of using solvent or walnut oil. If I need a bit cleaner brush I use a little Maroger then wipe. Because the Maroger is mostly solid and the solvent has mostly 'boiled' off (you still smell the mastic resin), it doesn't bother my wife. Happy painting.

Warm Regards, David 

02/08/2008 10:38:42

Barbara that is an interesting perspective...a small canvas makes you feel free....but then as I thought about it... a large canvas can be overwhelming.  sometimes I have such a clear vision of what I want to create and I often see the exact results on a small canvas but I tend to become unfocused and the vision changes as I go with the larger canvas.. maybe this is also what you experience.  The daunting nature of filling a large canvas with your dream may stop the flow..where a smaller canvas is more secure and safe....It is interesting how the creative mind works!

Kara

02/08/2008 09:53:18

Hi Barbara, Thank you for visiting my profile and your kind words about looking forward to seeing more of my work. I like the very bold color and strong brushwork of your paintings. What acrylics do you use? A few years ago I went through an experimentation period looking for the best acrylic paint for me. I ended up with Daniel Smith colors; they're terrific. Thanks again.

Warm Regards, David