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Timothy C. Tyler · 02-09-2003, 05:27 PM

Marvin, my paintings hang beside Andrew Wyeth and Pino and there are exposed to pretty tough day to day comparisons from art buyers. I can bear some critiques from this Forum. But you said an artist has to choose between value and color. I'd like to know why. Which does your Paxton choose? Which did Vermeer choose? How about Bouguereau? To me, they got both rich color and correct values.

I too, think Sunday readers should get accurate information. You said a painter must choose; why? A good painter can paint what is before him - if he can see it - it can be painted. Why must anyone limit themselves? Electing to do so is a different discussion. By the way, my initial point was that an artist does not have to analyze each part, one piece at a time. Each aspect of color is precisely what comprises that very color. I'm just asking for a short to the point reply. Brevity is the soul of wit.

I'm not going to bother defending Sargent.

02-09-2003, 05:27 PM	#9
Timothy C. Tyler Inactive Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Siloam Springs, AR Posts: 911	Briefly Marvin, my paintings hang beside Andrew Wyeth and Pino and there are exposed to pretty tough day to day comparisons from art buyers. I can bear some critiques from this Forum. But you said an artist has to choose between value and color. I'd like to know why. Which does your Paxton choose? Which did Vermeer choose? How about Bouguereau? To me, they got both rich color and correct values. I too, think Sunday readers should get accurate information. You said a painter must choose; why? A good painter can paint what is before him - if he can see it - it can be painted. Why must anyone limit themselves? Electing to do so is a different discussion. By the way, my initial point was that an artist does not have to analyze each part, one piece at a time. Each aspect of color is precisely what comprises that very color. I'm just asking for a short to the point reply. Brevity is the soul of wit. I'm not going to bother defending Sargent.