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Jean, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your kind words regarding my work. I'm glad you enjoy it. Tim obviously feels there is something to critique so I'm giving him the opportunity.
I have shared my thoughts regarding my palette on various threads. To me the discovery of an earth tone based palette was a real revelation. It took my work to another level. When I shared it with my students it had a similar effect on their works as well. I continue to espouse this to both my NY students as well as to my workshop participants. The response has been nothing short of spectacular, as many have attested to here on this forum.
Although my palette is based on the most traditional of color choices people seem to be threatened by anything which deviates from the norm. Newer and up to date are not necessarily better. Even with all of the technology available today no one has been able to match the tone of a Stradivarius violin.
Using my palette people find it is much easier to control the nuances of the human complexion and the outcome is more life like. Since the vast majority of people teaching today recommend cadmiums for flesh I felt that sharing my experience would offer those who seem to struggle with color another option. A number of non students here have tried my colors and the results, as reported by them, were noteworthy.
I believe that for anyone who has the intention of painting life like skin and wants to learn it and minimize the struggle my palette is superior. I don't think all things are equal. Some things are flat out more effective and efficient. True talent does always win out. The point is to get to where the talent can flourish in the least amount of time with the least amount of struggle. The palette sets the stage for the talent.
I'm glad you enjoy Tim's work. Tim is the one who initiated this. He wants to debate the issue so I'm accommodating him because I'm very interested to see what his point is. Tim is also the one who dragged Bouguereau into this. Why anyone would want to be compared to Bouguereau is beyond me as well. I hope that Tim can clarify that as well.
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