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My latest. Some minimalist birch trees. (Original Post) bif Feb 2020 OP
I like it! Alliepoo Feb 2020 #1
Thank you! bif Feb 2020 #3
hey those look like nykym Feb 2020 #2
Thank you so much for posting! lunatica Feb 2020 #4
Wow. Thank you so much! bif Feb 2020 #5
hello crono Feb 2020 #7
I posted a response there. bif Feb 2020 #9
thanks crono Mar 2020 #11
And check this out. bif Mar 2020 #10
Beautiful. You've got a great eye for graphic design. femmedem Feb 2020 #6
excellent art crono Feb 2020 #8

nykym

(3,063 posts)
2. hey those look like
Thu Feb 27, 2020, 11:18 AM
Feb 2020

my trees, I thought I told you to stay out of my yard


They look very nice - thank you.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
4. Thank you so much for posting!
Thu Feb 27, 2020, 03:13 PM
Feb 2020

I absolutely love your paintings. I think your paintings definitely fall into three categories that are each quite unique and really compelling on many levels. I do wish that you would post more often because I see that when you do your website shows many recent paintings.

Your minimalist paintings are a perfect expression in art and they simply grab my attention and make me marvel. They make me want to hold my breath lest I somehow mess them up. It is probably the same way you feel when you see a Harry Callahan photo.

Your buildings could easily become vintage art of your little town in the future. The colors, as usual are fantastic and the details freeze it in time. A time I think may not last very long. I hope you can sell those. I can see them easily being considered historical pieces of a place and time in Americana. These paintings of yours talk about life there. To an outsider like me they are compelling in the story they tell. It’s a story I have never experienced directly in my life, and I never will, except through the gift of your paintings.

And then there is your love of objects in and of themselves, like the cameras, your fishbowl and still life’s and the added unrelated objects. Each painting draws the viewer’s attention, making one want to figure it out. Making one be just satisfied at the puzzlement.

Don’t ever feel you need to limit yourself in any way. Your paintings are a treasure!

bif

(23,980 posts)
5. Wow. Thank you so much!
Thu Feb 27, 2020, 08:57 PM
Feb 2020

I've never had anyone analyze my paintings like you do! It's so encouraging! I post my paintings a couple times a week. I'm also on Instagram, but without the backstory of each painting. I'm glad you enjoy them. Visit my blog from time to time, as I'm constantly updating it!

 

crono

(81 posts)
7. hello
Fri Feb 28, 2020, 11:51 PM
Feb 2020

sorry to hijack you thread but i was wondering if you could answer this question https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1144&pid=3625. i would have pmd you, but i don't have that privilege yet. im still a new member.

femmedem

(8,444 posts)
6. Beautiful. You've got a great eye for graphic design.
Fri Feb 28, 2020, 07:18 AM
Feb 2020

When I look at Twisted Sisters and Snow Shoes I imagine you being struck by the beauty of what you're looking at. It's the best part of painting, isn't it--to have your eyes opened and see beauty wherever you are, regardless of whether you've got a paint brush in your hand.

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