tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post5253199161375504560..comments2023-12-14T07:51:37.714-05:00Comments on Michael Pieczonka Painting Blog: a couple from last weekMichael Pieczonkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03564760964865130176noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-329558602030418272008-03-25T12:45:00.000-04:002008-03-25T12:45:00.000-04:00Bill, Thanks.. I'm all for the drawing!Bill, Thanks.. I'm all for the drawing!Michael Pieczonkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564760964865130176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-88974075855636795912008-03-23T13:47:00.000-04:002008-03-23T13:47:00.000-04:00the domed building is a winner, a brooding quality...the domed building is a winner, a brooding quality. and some good drawing.william wrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471366449711429780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-3421520593947939442008-03-19T17:10:00.000-04:002008-03-19T17:10:00.000-04:00Thanks Jen, I'm really trying to fill in the gaps ...Thanks Jen, I'm really trying to fill in the gaps when I paint the portraits now. Somehow my work has become really choppy and sketchy looking in the last year or two! I'd like to get a more refined finish in all my work I guess (like your stuff!).Michael Pieczonkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564760964865130176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-39212742454015652512008-03-19T17:07:00.000-04:002008-03-19T17:07:00.000-04:00Thanks Rob, yeah I added the top one after. I tho...Thanks Rob, yeah I added the top one after. I though I'd go for one more with the snow befo' it was gone for good!Michael Pieczonkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564760964865130176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-60506553362790870502008-03-18T04:22:00.000-04:002008-03-18T04:22:00.000-04:00So you're heading into spring and inspiration has...So you're heading into spring and inspiration has sprung!!Yipeee<BR/>Love the way you handled the big shapes in the figure's 'visage' as well as the opulent flesh tones!<BR/>The top painting of the structure is also a knock out!Jennifer McChristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421669439217821975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-52740723228137429252008-03-17T18:33:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:33:00.000-04:00didn't see the top painting last time...that build...didn't see the top painting last time...that building sits there nicely,very solid with good muted colors,love how you get away with so little detail.rob ijbemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181400742209221739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-64120580108093230342008-03-16T14:13:00.000-04:002008-03-16T14:13:00.000-04:00Thanks Rob. I have no idea how to paint trees real...Thanks Rob. I have no idea how to paint trees really, and always make an effort to avoid including them as a central element.. so this was a learning exp for me.Michael Pieczonkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564760964865130176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31375804.post-73381888967793943512008-03-15T08:44:00.000-04:002008-03-15T08:44:00.000-04:00you are brave putting that tree smack in the middl...you are brave putting that tree smack in the middle Michael...<BR/>great how the red glows against the cool greens,the light catching the snow is striking...really like this one!!rob ijbemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181400742209221739noreply@blogger.com