tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post7449083507467912732..comments2024-03-03T15:13:42.413-03:30Comments on Illustrated Life: Dabs of paintJeanette Jobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-38099554087555279562011-09-28T12:30:13.740-02:302011-09-28T12:30:13.740-02:30Gary, yes, you're right, there's always so...Gary, yes, you're right, there's always some thinking that goes along with creating. I try to push it to the back lately and see if it makes anything change.<br /><br />The Mona Lisa smile must be my trademark. It keeps everyone guessing. :)<br /><br />As for the painting, well like most, I fight with shape and colour and the photography which turns what I see into something that looks as if it were dipped in butter its so golden.<br /><br />I could tweak forever and am do offline. The elements I want are there, its just not doing quite what I want. Or is the essence the true art, not the exactness?<br /><br />Thanks for your kind support as always. Its much appreciated.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-44181169018054893032011-09-28T05:10:19.567-02:302011-09-28T05:10:19.567-02:30Hi Jeanette,
No thinking? I don't believe you...Hi Jeanette,<br />No thinking? I don't believe you're capable of such a thing. It's too great a violation of your spirit and soul. How can you turn that off?<br />But, enough of my psycho-babble. What I really wanted to say was how much I love that "Mona Lisa" smile you've captured here. It's the term I often used with subjects who didn't always understand the look I was trying to capture in the photo which would later become their portrait. <br />You've nailed it and achieved that magical look of a truly gentle (and a bit mysterious) feminine soul. Your, "About Me", photo is another good example. In the painting, this effect is balanced nicely by your eyes which look right through me.<br />With this work, Jeanette, I believe you've found that which you are seeking in your art.<br />Sincerely,<br />Gary.Gary L. Everesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343464132076469808noreply@blogger.com