tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post4734781274248938121..comments2023-03-24T06:49:46.823-04:00Comments on Arting Around in SOVA: Small Town Drawinghw (hallie) farberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-63305791680312778552012-11-15T09:13:33.760-05:002012-11-15T09:13:33.760-05:00Thank you, Padmaja. Small towns are nice but they...Thank you, Padmaja. Small towns are nice but they're not always one big family together. I looked at your blog--wonderful paintings--and you've been near me in Luray VA and Columbia MD. Looks like you're quite the traveler.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-22844468308783657982012-11-14T00:07:22.987-05:002012-11-14T00:07:22.987-05:00Hi Hallie, came to enjoy your work today! It is a ...Hi Hallie, came to enjoy your work today! It is a beautiful portrait, I can read his character almost! You brought an energy of pride in to the whole cafe when he showed the work around! <br />I really wish to live in such a small town, it seems like one big family together!padmajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297562916603110230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-79930157796303487052012-11-13T22:59:30.271-05:002012-11-13T22:59:30.271-05:00Thank you, Dan. One day I'll sketch in publi...Thank you, Dan. One day I'll sketch in public like you do; of course, I'll have to be speedier.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-22150266166558284112012-11-12T19:40:30.819-05:002012-11-12T19:40:30.819-05:00How did I miss this? His character is evident - I...How did I miss this? His character is evident - I can see why he liked it. There is strength and friendliness here. I really have no idea what an inktense pencil is, but you did a fine job with them.Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-38667416512163387042012-10-30T15:54:11.238-04:002012-10-30T15:54:11.238-04:00Hi Peggy. I was just recording a dream from last ...Hi Peggy. I was just recording a dream from last night; makes me wonder what's really surreal--my work or me. I checked out your website. "Just Sayin'" is a wonderful drawing.<br /><br />My area here is VA was (is) fortunate. We were between the hurricane to the east and snowstorm to the west. We had a bit of rain yesterday and a temperature drop--from 80 last week to 50 today.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-84510045838041529572012-10-30T13:25:04.521-04:002012-10-30T13:25:04.521-04:00Hi Hallie,
I had fun catching up with your recent ...Hi Hallie,<br />I had fun catching up with your recent posts to your blog. I like what you did with the inktense pencils. What a range you have, from surreal (with the crow), to drawing at the Publ...hmmm, maybe that's surreal too? I hope you were spared the storm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-7795448068175137712012-10-30T11:57:41.502-04:002012-10-30T11:57:41.502-04:00Thank you, Mary. Inktense are fun--they can be us...Thank you, Mary. Inktense are fun--they can be used dry or with water; I did a bit of both with Robert. I'm playing with various pencils.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-6366519843030226852012-10-29T22:15:46.094-04:002012-10-29T22:15:46.094-04:00Great piece, Hallie, and was surprised to find you...Great piece, Hallie, and was surprised to find you had done two pieces since last I checked in. Commitments have been high here. I love Robert, and the design is so strong. I'm in love with the vertical line of the window behind him.<br /><br />I'm not at all familiar with inktense pencils, but you sure created two wonderful paintings with them. Another tool to own!Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-66174484002942896052012-10-28T18:53:23.649-04:002012-10-28T18:53:23.649-04:00Hi again, PAMO. It's like golf--hard to reac...Hi again, PAMO. It's like golf--hard to reach that little flag. One day, I should count the strokes in one of my paintings!hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-21076823194720964462012-10-28T18:47:54.328-04:002012-10-28T18:47:54.328-04:00Robin, I am intimidated and insecure about getting...Robin, I am intimidated and insecure about getting a likeness. I think you need to try some portraits--you've become an expert at every thing you've tried. Draw some people from magazine ads--that's always fun.<br /><br />Be safe--my daughter and her family are in the Boston area, and my son close to D.C. The weather satellite pictures look a bit like your encaustics today--but I like your compositions and colors better.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-85107819470478420202012-10-28T18:39:17.662-04:002012-10-28T18:39:17.662-04:00Hi CrimsonLeaves. Robert is a handsome man with g...Hi CrimsonLeaves. Robert is a handsome man with great hair that goes its own way. Thank you.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-35696967105148542782012-10-28T18:35:46.031-04:002012-10-28T18:35:46.031-04:00Hi Jane. I know what you mean--I'm working up...Hi Jane. I know what you mean--I'm working up to trying friends and relatives. Since I love Bacon's and Freud's works, portraits might lead to trouble. I'm only expecting a bit of wind and rain from the storm but I'm prepared--I'm stocked up on dog food, bread, cheese, cigarettes, gas in both cars, and lots of coffee. Hopefully, we won't lose power so I can make the coffee.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-38058944832239046372012-10-28T18:23:33.075-04:002012-10-28T18:23:33.075-04:00Thank you, Celeste. He smokes the pipe outside so...Thank you, Celeste. He smokes the pipe outside so I usually don't smell it. I just think they look cool---and I have tried it.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-8074599933195652522012-10-28T09:05:32.932-04:002012-10-28T09:05:32.932-04:00You said, "If I ever find easy, I'll prob...You said, "If I ever find easy, I'll probably quit." Wise words. Seems that I don't hear that often enough- the hard work of art. But it is hard work and it should be. You're right- it wouldn't be worthwhile otherwise.Pam Hugginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886722152972554968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-15384471799585122682012-10-28T07:08:36.310-04:002012-10-28T07:08:36.310-04:00Portraits have always intimidated me and I admire ...Portraits have always intimidated me and I admire so much that you can re-create this person's image without feeling intimidated or insecure (about the actual likeness to the person). I will always be in awe of portrait artists. Interesting to move into pencil drawings... new supplies are so much fun!<br /><br />The storm is suppose to get up to us in the Boston area too but I think the media tries to scare us, or maybe this is really going to be the storm of the century. Time will tell.<br /><br />Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473234128433916311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-19978825476627905372012-10-28T06:35:08.468-04:002012-10-28T06:35:08.468-04:00This is wonderful work, Hallie. He looks like a h...This is wonderful work, Hallie. He looks like a handsome and more haired version of Lee J. Cobb. I love the softness of the background too.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-62014805593612707502012-10-28T05:01:01.703-04:002012-10-28T05:01:01.703-04:00What a great portrait, love the expression and the...What a great portrait, love the expression and the narrow eyes, seems like a very friendly man. I too am always 'shy' about doing the portrait of friends , they may not like it , or maybe even get a little offended at how you 'see' them :-) I'm glad you are not too near the storm..sounds frightening from what we hear here.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-63967959982746069182012-10-28T02:43:20.135-04:002012-10-28T02:43:20.135-04:00Fantastic portrait! Robert looks so likable...I...Fantastic portrait! Robert looks so likable...I'm sure I'd get on with him very well.... I like the smell of a pipe and I can tell from looking at your lively drawing that he's a charming guy! Great job.....I'm impressed!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-40628267789421288872012-10-28T00:11:23.074-04:002012-10-28T00:11:23.074-04:00Hi PAMO. Robert is friendly and claims to know wh...Hi PAMO. Robert is friendly and claims to know where the big catfish hang out in the lake. I'm always a bit nervous about drawing someone I know--what if they hate it? I'm also shy about asking if I can take a photo. I'd like to do a few portraits so Robert was practice. When I draw, I think painting would be easier--when I paint, I think drawing would be easier. If i ever find easy, I'll probably quit.<br /><br />I still need to finish the cigarette ash on my last while-ticked-off self portrait; haven't looked at it in a while. <br /><br />Thank you.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-9743199769141540712012-10-27T23:47:41.210-04:002012-10-27T23:47:41.210-04:00DLPR (Sue)--hello. I didn't talk sale; I told...DLPR (Sue)--hello. I didn't talk sale; I told Robert I'd print out a copy for him. Actually, he doesn't have many wrinkles.<br /><br />We'll probably get some rain and wind. I read that you might get some snow in a few days, so find your boots and shovel. I've read about cold wax and oil--slow is my favorite speed.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-45785510551309167592012-10-27T23:32:11.973-04:002012-10-27T23:32:11.973-04:00It's a wonderful portrait. Robert looks so fri...It's a wonderful portrait. Robert looks so friendly and like he enjoys his pipe.<br />I can only imagine how hard it would be to do a portrait of someone else that you see on a regular basis.<br />I always love your self portraits- it's your honesty that makes them shine. (I loved the cigarette in your last one- it was perfect.)<br /><br />You can make great art with ANYTHING!!!<br /><br />Hope the storm doesn't do damage. Let us know how you fare.Pam Hugginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886722152972554968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7910005928220163773.post-63917623039816835942012-10-27T23:15:36.806-04:002012-10-27T23:15:36.806-04:00Really nice drawing of Robert. Did he want to pay...Really nice drawing of Robert. Did he want to pay for it? If not, go ahead and add some wrinkles. I was really hoping the Big Bad Sandy would make it all the way to us in SW Va. 'cuz we are parched here. Doesn't look like we'll get much now.<br />Oh, BTW, I've been playing with Dorlands Cold Wax and oils. Too slow for me.Diary of a Madd Weekly Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09741344758189148487noreply@blogger.com