Comments on: Henry Tonks – Pastel Portrait Of Auguste Rodin

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:42:08 +0000

In reply to Junko Tobin. I love how seeing Tonks's piece has helped you with your own work Junko! Great idea to slowly add a few colours to your charcoal work as a way to limit your palette!

By: Junko Tobin

Junko Tobin — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:38:45 +0000

I love almost monochromatic color use of this painting. I tend to use too many colors ( I love colors so much ), but I am trying to apply just a few colors to my charcoal drawings right now. This painting helps to see how it could be done. Thanks for showing.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 05:04:34 +0000

In reply to kathleen k Johnson.

Thanks Kathy!
And of course it’s 1918 lol. I will correct that!
And by the french, I think you mean from the PS – “Dieu, que les arbres sont beaux” which would mean, God, the trees are beautiful.” (Which of course doesn’t say very much!)

By: kathleen k Johnson

kathleen k Johnson — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:03:52 +0000

Could you translate the french?
I love your detailed “look” of paintings.I learn so much. Thank You.
P.S. “became an official war artist in 1818” do you mean 1918?

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:48:00 +0000

In reply to Susan HG. Could be! But there still almost doesn't feel like enough space for that either lol

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:47:36 +0000

In reply to Lea. That's so super to hear Lea! We can learn so much by looking deeply at paintings we admire.

By: Susan HG

Susan HG — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:44:13 +0000

I wonder if he is seated on a three legged corner chair? Love this!

By: Lea

Lea — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:26:26 +0000

Thank you Gail. A masterful commentary that really helped me to understand the difference between looking at a painting and really seeing it. What a joy!