tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post4445771134698781359..comments2023-07-02T01:04:46.625+11:00Comments on David Pilgrim ROI - art blog: VeniceDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17909161522406304080noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post-71567722472517243222011-12-20T22:57:49.659+11:302011-12-20T22:57:49.659+11:30Thanks for the comments Valerie, Douglas and Tim! ...Thanks for the comments Valerie, Douglas and Tim! Your kind words are much appreciated :) Looking back on the paintings I think I've learnt a few lessons for next time, particularly in terms of tackling subjects that are contre jour. There's such a fine line when judging the tones and colours and a small misjudgement can ruin the whole effect. Some seemed to work better than others but I guess it's all about getting stuck in, learning something from the experience and enjoying it :o)<br /><br />I did my best to avoid the dreaded 'veil of drabness' and realised that smaller seems better with these subjects for some reason. There's so much to get down in such a short amount of time and having a larger panel just makes it all too rushed. Some were certainly less finished than I would like but there were several occasions when the conditions totally changed and there seemed no point continuing (for fear of painting 2 pictures in 1 and spoiling what was already there). Then there's the issue of touching them up in the studio and the risk of further ruination. It's a tricky balancing act, for sure!<br /><br />The equestrian statue was really tricky to paint (Tim will no doubt agree!). I've done a closer view which I'll post up once it's had a tidy up. Doug, I'll post on the ROI in the near future. It went very well thanks :o)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909161522406304080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post-89517566497976469572011-12-20T21:43:50.705+11:302011-12-20T21:43:50.705+11:30I don't really see why you are concerned about...I don't really see why you are concerned about these - my dear chap, they are terrific. Less is more and you have captured in a few brushstrokes what it took me 10 times as many not to say! Also the sense of light is palpable - you can almost feel the moisture affecting everything. This is particularly evident in the GC from Rialto painting and the Salute from Accademia. Must see the others when you are ready.tim kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929828869920901342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post-23062836202897262662011-12-20T16:06:32.102+11:302011-12-20T16:06:32.102+11:30David, you must be over your illness judging by yo...David, you must be over your illness judging by your recent accomplishments, and I'm very glad of that. I have missed seeing your work on your blog for the last several weeks. How did the ROI go? I tried to look it up but could not find any images of the show. As for the Venice paintings, wow! These are great. I think you captured just what you need in these paintings. I like all of them, I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite. Each one stands on its own but as a group they are really impressive. I love how you handled the architecture as well as the water. The painting with the equestrian statue is very appealing also. I look forward to seeing more of the paintings from your trip. Have a Merry Christmas and many more painting adventuresin 2012.<br />DougDouglas Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814926126903308566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post-68809880845030653002011-12-20T08:03:42.442+11:302011-12-20T08:03:42.442+11:30Waw David, what a trip, what a great body of work ...Waw David, what a trip, what a great body of work you produced! Indeed your work looks more "sketchy", "unfinished" than usual but you know that coming from me, it's a compliment! You really managed to convey the mood of the scenes in a few brushstrokes; I specially like the way you depicted the people and the softness of the water. My favourite is "La Salute, across the Grand Canal from the Gondala station" where your values are just spot on and with a lovely golden light. Next time I'll come with you! I'm so jealous!Valérie Pirlothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470723379873674087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post-77140219837229182912011-12-20T05:31:46.069+11:302011-12-20T05:31:46.069+11:30Thanks decorartuk! You should definitely go. You w...Thanks decorartuk! You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed! I did take a few photos for backup reference but painting on the spot works best for me. I'd struggle to get the subtleties of tone and colour from a photo. Take a strong blue or green for the water if the sun is shining!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909161522406304080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729131942320060374.post-23357655779236331092011-12-20T05:04:10.087+11:302011-12-20T05:04:10.087+11:30I've never been to Venice, but this is definet...I've never been to Venice, but this is definetely a "must see" destination - I'd love to be there right now, especially after seeing your paintings! (I still can't believe that the water is green.) <br /><br />I'm impressed that people manage to spend their holidays or even short brakes painting, I'm afraid I'd want to see everything and would rush rush rush running around and taking photographs (a journey with time spent painting would be a dream come true though). Well, I hope that you had a good time and are satisfied with all 14 of your studies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com