tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post3442326381310059364..comments2023-07-23T03:48:24.617-07:00Comments on Greg LaRock Fine Art: Sonoma Plein AirGreg LaRockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14973678436566731614noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-73321414047757158032010-06-27T12:42:43.804-07:002010-06-27T12:42:43.804-07:00This composition has a great sense of space, and s...This composition has a great sense of space, and speaks of the weather that is getting warmer. Grass is turning. I greatly appreciate this composition; it has a very authentic "voice". Reminds me of how our cows head down to the meadow by the creek to graze. Sometimes, they are nowhere to be seen, until you head down to the cool temperature of the oak canopy by the creek. And there are always a few "fix it" chores to be done around the barn. The repair of an irrigation line, that runs from the barn to the meadow. Or fabricating a few pig-tails, to repair a section of sagging fence line. Such a grand and beautiful barn! <br />Love this work, Greg. <br />Looking forward to seeing your work at the Laguna Festival of the Arts,<br />Michelle & CraigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-8248492181268717502010-06-03T10:52:44.680-07:002010-06-03T10:52:44.680-07:00Greg it is always great to read your experiences i...Greg it is always great to read your experiences in the field. I too appreciate hearing the process and developement of your paintings and the decisions you made in the creation. <br />Have a great trip to Italy. I hope you have wonderful weather and fabulous wine. Can't wait to see your fabulous work and hear about the adventure...Dewberry Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515382463230939951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-12859701515045684652010-06-01T11:19:39.380-07:002010-06-01T11:19:39.380-07:00Thanks for sharing your process. I agree with add...Thanks for sharing your process. I agree with adding something (the figures) from imagination. A painter is trying to get the essence of a scene and if cows don't do it for you, improvise.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554388135972399767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-302770722912674402010-05-27T16:38:50.039-07:002010-05-27T16:38:50.039-07:00The figures are a like the cherry on top of an ice...The figures are a like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae, they are right at your focal point and the detail there is a nice reward for your viewers journey into the painting. I admire your ability to pull off a painting this strong in the lighting conditions you were faced with. I absolutely lothe gray, overcast, shadowless days because my paintings turn to uninspired mud. <br /><br />Italy is just a week away - I can't wait!!!Kim VanDerHoekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887812083449239276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-34287114869964824672010-05-26T19:40:02.310-07:002010-05-26T19:40:02.310-07:00This is really nice. I really like the soft simpli...This is really nice. I really like the soft simplicity of the piece. Its also nice to know that guys like you have to scrap once in awhile. Thanks for sharing the whole story.Robin Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987994309925429364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-87909572684990455092010-05-26T15:55:31.481-07:002010-05-26T15:55:31.481-07:00Hey Bill
Yeah, you know the plein air drill! Oh, t...Hey Bill<br />Yeah, you know the plein air drill! Oh, the obstacles sometimes!<br />On the size ... I've been using this 9x16 more and more. It's basically a "theater screen" size ratio and can lend itself well to landscapes, especially down at the beach with all the horizontals. I think it has more applications than the 2:1 ratio. Appreciate your comments.<br />GregGreg LaRockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14973678436566731614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-83407949227954280192010-05-26T15:44:22.696-07:002010-05-26T15:44:22.696-07:00You had to be happy with that! Interesting size, t...You had to be happy with that! Interesting size, too. Thanks for sharing the whole process thing. Most observers have little idea what goes into a lot of plein air work. The decisions, scrapping off, moving around, rain, wind, bugs, etc. and occaisionally a really nice piece like this one.Bill Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602496811608769300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981848947339269062.post-55919697280627681712010-05-26T14:59:31.540-07:002010-05-26T14:59:31.540-07:00Thanks for sharing your process; it's nice to ...Thanks for sharing your process; it's nice to know even the pros have to scrape and start over. This is a lovely painting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579185594957855023noreply@blogger.com