paintings, drawings and musings of artist John Sanchez. "I aim to paint the in-between moments"
(was Recorded Eyesight)
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self portrait
going back to basics. Working and reminding myself what these basics are-thin darks and heavier lights. Dr. Chang says "think of spread on a bagel, if you want more you don't press on the knife too hard, if you want less apply more pressure."
Going back to basics is a good thing. That's your instinct. It probably drives your thoughts on politics too.
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the comment on my blog John. And the reminder in this painting to paint light over dark.... been forgetting that and wondering why they weren't turning out.
This is the first painting I have done that is finished with a palette knife. Over the years I have been wary of paintings done with a palette knife, too many have a sort of look that bothers me. I guess the context in which I have seen these kinds of works has something to do with it: they are usually boldly displayed in cheap frame shops. They tend to have a uniform finish as if no care was taken by the artist to follow the form depicted, any how, yuck! I have developed a speed over the years in beginning a painting, I think I followed the advise of an artist I briefly studied with around 2001 or 2002 at the Arts Students League Ms. Mary Beth McKenzie. She had me begin a painting over and over again. I think that the value I have gained in this practice was to really let go of any worries as it pertains to be too perfect. You gain a sort of bravery this way because you realize that paint goes on in layers, so that any seemingly "wrong" passage can be corrected with a
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