Comments for The Monday Morning Painters http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:28:59 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on “Sara Lee Vineyard View” by Georgia Simons by Georgia Simons http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/plein-air-painting-by-georgia-simons/#comment-30 Georgia Simons Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:28:59 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-30 Hi Marcy, Thank you for the nice comments which mean so much coming from such an accomplished artist as you! Georgia Hi Marcy,
Thank you for the nice comments which mean so much coming from such an accomplished artist as you! Georgia

]]> Comment on “Sara Lee Vineyard View” by Georgia Simons by Marcy Lenhardt http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/plein-air-painting-by-georgia-simons/#comment-29 Marcy Lenhardt Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:27:59 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=49#comment-29 I LOVE the texture, apparent simplicity of composition, and use of color in this. I see the foreground as fabric-like and a bit surreal, yet find it cohesive as a whole. I LOVE the texture, apparent simplicity of composition, and use of color in this. I see the foreground as fabric-like and a bit surreal, yet find it cohesive as a whole.

]]> Comment on “My Garden Corner” by Dominique Armendola by Dominique amendola http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/my-garden-corner-by-dominique-armendola/#comment-28 Dominique amendola Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:59:21 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=23#comment-28 I got a very nice article reviewing my blog on Empty easel . It is a site which reviews art blogs and much more. It has a lot of resources for artists. What empty easel says about my work: "Dominique Amendola focuses primarily on landscapes and figures, using gorgeously vibrant colors to create scenes of amazing clarity and intensity." To read the article follow this link: http://emptyeasel.com/2008/07/02/colorful-landscapes-and-figures-by-dominique-amendola/ I got a very nice article reviewing my blog on Empty easel . It is a site which reviews art blogs and much more. It has a lot of resources for artists.
What empty easel says about my work:
“Dominique Amendola focuses primarily on landscapes and figures, using gorgeously vibrant colors to create scenes of amazing clarity and intensity.”
To read the article follow this link:
http://emptyeasel.com/2008/07/02/colorful-landscapes-and-figures-by-dominique-amendola/

]]> Comment on Marcy’s Apple Drying Shed at Shambhala Ranch by Katrina http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/marcys-apple-drying-shed-at-shambhala-ranch/#comment-27 Katrina Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:11:23 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-27 Marcy this is fantastic! And the person bought it! Congratulations. I love the painting too. Marcy this is fantastic! And the person bought it! Congratulations. I love the painting too.

]]> Comment on Marcy’s Apple Drying Shed at Shambhala Ranch by Marcy Lenhardt http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/marcys-apple-drying-shed-at-shambhala-ranch/#comment-26 Marcy Lenhardt Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:12:37 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-26 This won a blue (1st place) ribbon at the Sonoma County Fair, & a woman traced my name & has bought it. FYI:^D This won a blue (1st place) ribbon at the Sonoma County Fair, & a woman traced my name & has bought it. FYI:^D

]]> Comment on “My Garden Corner” by Dominique Armendola by Susie Moore http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/my-garden-corner-by-dominique-armendola/#comment-15 Susie Moore Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:26:59 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=23#comment-15 Dominique, You create a beautiful inviting little space with your artistry. I remember when you painted this, how impressed all of your fellow artists were. It is like a little jewel. Dominique,
You create a beautiful inviting little space with your artistry. I remember when you painted this, how impressed all of your fellow artists were. It is like a little jewel.

]]> Comment on View from the hilltop by Marcy Lenhardt http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/view-from-the-hilltop/#comment-14 Marcy Lenhardt Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:08:14 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-14 Marcy Lenhardt said... Oh....my attempt at being more green whilst at the green Shambala Ranch, tried Duo water minisible oils, not liking their yellows & missing my familiar oil pigments to mix, so some dissatisfaction w/coolness & middle values herein on the fabulous Apple Drying Shed there. One of 3 paintings I did in lovely 24 hrs spent there....priceless experience. Did I hear this was a Pomo shed before the ranchers took over? Okay, others painted this barn, was it Cindy? C'mon, share yours :^D http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2607572551_dd7a0510dd.jpg Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:28:00 AM Marcy Lenhardt said…
Oh….my attempt at being more green whilst at the green Shambala Ranch, tried Duo water minisible oils, not liking their yellows & missing my familiar oil pigments to mix, so some dissatisfaction w/coolness & middle values herein on the fabulous Apple Drying Shed there. One of 3 paintings I did in lovely 24 hrs spent there….priceless experience. Did I hear this was a Pomo shed before the ranchers took over? Okay, others painted this barn, was it Cindy? C’mon, share yours :^D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2607572551_dd7a0510dd.jpg

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:28:00 AM

]]> Comment on View from the hilltop by Marcy Lenhardt http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/view-from-the-hilltop/#comment-13 Marcy Lenhardt Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:07:59 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-13 marcy lenhardt said... AH, SHAMBALA RANCH….it was a lovely time, a great opportunity to both follow that most solitary of endeavors, creating art alone in the mountains, and all those travails, AND having some time exchanging stories with fellow artists who speak a similar language to mine. I think Shambhala Ranch is a fabulous setting and the TRUE MENDOCINO exists there and any work or imagery from there is at least as worthy as that coastal enclave to thee west, the native plants and wildflowers albeit more humble amongst the ochre summer grasses. I felt compelled to walk all the property lines & the last scene of 3 painted on the property called to me to paint from a high point chasing the line of turkey vultures away, no fears, & set up near skeletal remains, and fresh wild turkey feathers in apparent cougar lair....AH coming to THAT decision of what to paint, what scene on any particular day? Charles W Hawthorne: “It is the artist’s business, the painter’s job to point out to the public the beauties of nature. Try to see them before you start to paint. Don’t try to see a picture-go around and look at the subject until you see something , say in trees and houses, coming together, that inspires you. We do well the things we see already painted in our mind’s eye-don’t do it until you see it or you are defeated before you begin.” Ah, this helped me. I think I relate to 2 artists I've met who call themselves "adventure painters," I think, and it WAS time to test the painting box pochade kit backpack already….plus, it’s helping me get & stay fit, and that’s a two-fer. Thank you Katrina, thank you Shambhala Ranch owners. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:49:00 AM marcy lenhardt said…
AH, SHAMBALA RANCH….it was a lovely time, a great opportunity to both follow that most solitary of endeavors, creating art alone in the mountains, and all those travails, AND having some time exchanging stories with fellow artists who speak a similar language to mine. I think Shambhala Ranch is a fabulous setting and the TRUE MENDOCINO exists there and any work or imagery from there is at least as worthy as that coastal enclave to thee west, the native plants and wildflowers albeit more humble amongst the ochre summer grasses.

I felt compelled to walk all the property lines & the last scene of 3 painted on the property called to me to paint from a high point chasing the line of turkey vultures away, no fears, & set up near skeletal remains, and fresh wild turkey feathers in apparent cougar lair….AH coming to THAT decision of what to paint, what scene on any particular day? Charles W Hawthorne: “It is the artist’s business, the painter’s job to point out to the public the beauties of nature. Try to see them before you start to paint. Don’t try to see a picture-go around and look at the subject until you see something , say in trees and houses, coming together, that inspires you. We do well the things we see already painted in our mind’s eye-don’t do it until you see it or you are defeated before you begin.”

Ah, this helped me. I think I relate to 2 artists I’ve met who call themselves “adventure painters,” I think, and it WAS time to test the painting box pochade kit backpack already….plus, it’s helping me get & stay fit, and that’s a two-fer. Thank you Katrina, thank you Shambhala Ranch owners.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:49:00 AM

]]> Comment on The Sonoma County Monday Morning Painters Blog by Marcy Lenhardt http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/the-sonoma-county-monday-morning-painters-blog/#comment-12 Marcy Lenhardt Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:07:35 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-12 Marcy Lenhardt said... Okay, so I nudged this painting some after critique & wine tasting, breathing in that smoke....what 'cha think? Left lower foreground still a problem? Bush w/too much texture right lower middle? Hm mm, I AM enjoying this blog....hee hee.... Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:27:00 PM Marcy Lenhardt said…
Okay, so I nudged this painting some after critique & wine tasting, breathing in that smoke….what ‘cha think? Left lower foreground still a problem? Bush w/too much texture right lower middle? Hm mm, I AM enjoying this blog….hee hee….

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:27:00 PM

]]> Comment on The Sonoma County Monday Morning Painters Blog by Marcy Lenhardt http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/the-sonoma-county-monday-morning-painters-blog/#comment-11 Marcy Lenhardt Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:07:24 +0000 http://themondaymorningpainters.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-11 Marcy Lenhardt said... Thanks for the blog, Katrina! Yesterday's June 23rd lavendar paint out amongst all the smoke from the some 800 fires burning in California was VERY well attended despite the smoke & haze, & my first attempt at painting lavendar. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:14:00 PM Marcy Lenhardt said…
Thanks for the blog, Katrina! Yesterday’s June 23rd lavendar paint out amongst all the smoke from the some 800 fires burning in California was VERY well attended despite the smoke & haze, & my first attempt at painting lavendar.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:14:00 PM

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