tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638302.post7960969809743128881..comments2023-11-02T07:41:52.227-07:00Comments on Painting From Life: Pushing the Paint...Pushing the Comfort Zone!Larry Seilerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553436656150515023noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638302.post-38587716368258539602013-01-28T16:16:19.472-08:002013-01-28T16:16:19.472-08:00Thanks for mentioning the mediums you used. I am ...Thanks for mentioning the mediums you used. I am just starting to experiment to find one that will add to my process. There are so many choices! Meredith Adlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527906823778153381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638302.post-58382297417180255432013-01-12T05:53:33.111-08:002013-01-12T05:53:33.111-08:00Thanks Meredith. I understand...painted acrylics ...Thanks Meredith. I understand...painted acrylics only from the late 70's to early 90's..blcking in flat color, then transparent layering/rendering with smaller synthetic rounds, almost a line hatching technique...200 hours on average to do a painting, and built my wildlife art reputation on that. Loosening up came later adding gelex, (now called Liquitex Extender gel medium) and thickening the acrylics for impasto. Started painting on canvas...and one gallery owner first thought they were oils. Switch to using oils more would follow...<br /><br />Appreciate time to comment, thanksLarry Seilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553436656150515023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20638302.post-91743247725879639242013-01-12T03:13:25.631-08:002013-01-12T03:13:25.631-08:00I like the new paintings, Larry, and it is interes...I like the new paintings, Larry, and it is interesting to see your new approach. So far in my learning, I have not been able to "get" that "brushstroke laid is a brushstroke stayed" axiom that you and so many other great painters teach. I mean, I understand it, but it does not come naturally to me. Maybe because I paint in acrylics--I like to layer. Anyway, all to say that it is nice for me to see a teacher giving credence to another way of doing things, so thank you for sharing your process.Meredith Adlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527906823778153381noreply@blogger.com