tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post1948998341737841361..comments2023-12-03T06:30:54.651-08:00Comments on Lorraine Shirkus: A Painter's Journal: Cornered (altered) (Sold)Lorraine Shirkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289581724600276889noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-38051438580634291842011-06-29T09:42:19.460-07:002011-06-29T09:42:19.460-07:00I've always thought the composition in your pa...I've always thought the composition in your paintings was just outstanding, but you are right in adding cropping as an additional tool. Often, there is (are) a whole new painting(s) within the original.Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-23789976254860460332011-06-22T07:44:36.117-07:002011-06-22T07:44:36.117-07:00Gorgeous colours and texture Lorraine. These paint...Gorgeous colours and texture Lorraine. These paintings your doing must be really special in real life. Yes cropping is a wonderful tool and I like what you did in your example. Do you use a view finder? It's one of my most precious tools. Thanks so much for your visit and lovely comment. I haven't been posting as frequently as I've been so busy with a variety of things, but hopefully by Fall I will be back to my usual schedule. Cheers!claire christinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804783229167368897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-78521627804997636812011-06-22T06:34:13.131-07:002011-06-22T06:34:13.131-07:00Well, I loved the first version and now I love the...Well, I loved the first version and now I love the second version! The darker background adds a richness that is beautiful. But I didn't miss it in the first version. Both have wonderful depth. Great job, Lorraine!Virginia Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135585280436374598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-86566812239924960472011-06-21T23:51:59.796-07:002011-06-21T23:51:59.796-07:00Wonderful pears and wonderful composition, love th...Wonderful pears and wonderful composition, love the richness of the paint.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-41196525876385724912011-06-21T19:12:30.105-07:002011-06-21T19:12:30.105-07:00I love that rich dark brown background against the...I love that rich dark brown background against these golden pears, painted so lavishly with areas of thick or thin paint. A thing of beauty!Carol Schiff Daily Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992811279109092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-4706715983721854532011-06-21T17:04:25.783-07:002011-06-21T17:04:25.783-07:00Love that brushwork and yes cropping can lead to d...Love that brushwork and yes cropping can lead to dynamic compositions. You got it for sure....yay for you.Kathy Cousarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953673216135274293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206997581324657237.post-61987061376103908222011-06-21T11:07:18.645-07:002011-06-21T11:07:18.645-07:00Je suis heureuse que vous soyez maintenant en harm...Je suis heureuse que vous soyez maintenant en harmonie avec cette toile qui vous gênait.<br />J'adore l'ensemble de vos couleurs qui résonnent parfaitement comme aujourd'hui au son de la fête de la musique.<br />Gros bisous à vous.martinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.com