"Photo's are a tool. Recognize that there are some limiations, but limitations exist with Plein Air painting as well. A significant limitation with photo's is the lighting, especially with portraits, with the absence…"
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Tom David replied to Slone Fries's discussion 'Photo----Friend or Foe?' in the group Take It To The Next Level
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Connective Tissue
"I've often struggled with the idea of conforming to one 'signature style'. But I do think to a large extent that is driven by the marketplace. Most galleries appreciate stylistic conformity because it allows them to market…"
Tom David commented on Tom David's photoConnective Tissue
"You are very observant. The little dots you see are actually beads of paint that I applied with a syringe. As for the title, well, I often struggle with titles. . . sometimes changing them to fit the theme of a show. …"
Resident Curator commented on Tom David's photoConnective Tissue
"Curator’s Comments:
The only thing I don’t particularly like about this work is the title! It’s a gorgeous piece, but “Connective Tissue” for me is too specific or exclusive to describe the organic…"
Tom David commented on Tom David's photo
Primordial Soup
"Ronald: I do not believe I have ever made a condescending comment to a fellow artist on this site or any other site. Making a critical comment is not being condescending, its being helpful and supportive. Sometimes as…"
Resident Curator commented on Tom David's photo
Lilith
"Curator’s Comment:
Curious title to this tortuous, convulsing character. I assume you’re referencing the Babylonian demonic creature rather than Adam’s first wife? The figure is nonetheless very skillfully composed,…"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:36pm on May 27, 2011,
Mara Safransky said… Hi Tom,
I'd like to understand your point a bit better. Can you expound on what you're saying by citing some specific examples from my posted images? Perhaps you could point out in which piece(s) you see the composition being problematic, versus which one(s) you feel achieve a more cohesive or effective whole. I'd like to fully understand. Thanks for you comment. -Mara
- At 7:17pm on April 5, 2009,
ELIZABETH ROSE EITEN said… - Your painting titled "Cousins" reminded me of a photograph I wanted to take by a buck pole. ha. You grow up in a farm area?
- At 9:53pm on April 2, 2009,
D'Ann Blair said… - Happy Birthday Tom. Sorry to say, I've ever been to Italy. Interesting. Enjoy. D'Ann
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