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Alicia Kornick · 08-06-2002, 10:40 PM

Thanks Marvin,

At this point in time, I can't afford to spend $2000.00 on lights, but I will investigate a cheaper way to go. I think my photographs need something and it is more light. I don't want to have to lug a great deal of equipment around and will look for a simple solution.

Just want you to know that I, as well as the other painters out there who are struggling and searching for answers, appreciate the time and effort you put into your answers. I have not been lucky enough to devote my life to painting and studying the art of painting as you have. I have come to love it later in life, although it was always with me. It means a great deal to be able to sit at the computer and ask a question from artists such as you and others on this forum. The forum is an Atelier without walls.

I am sure others struggle as I do. I remember not that long ago when I painted my first portrait how absolutely awful it was. I was determined then and there that I would keep reading, painting and searching for answers. Answers are not easy to find. There is no one definitive book that we can all go to that says, "this is the way to do it". So, I am locked into this pattern of searching, struggling and experimentation. At times it is frustrating, but also exhilirating when you step back and think, whoa! thats not too shabby. There is always that little voice whispering in your ear and telling you you know you can do better.

Oh and by the way, I've scrubbed on brain surgery and I must say that the instrumentation for brain surgery is a little more complicated than what we use, but you're right, this is harder. Sorry if I rambled a bit, but you know we painters spend an awful lot of time alone smelling paint fumes.

08-06-2002, 10:40 PM	#20
Alicia Kornick Juried Member Joined: May 2002 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 265	Thanks Marvin, At this point in time, I can't afford to spend $2000.00 on lights, but I will investigate a cheaper way to go. I think my photographs need something and it is more light. I don't want to have to lug a great deal of equipment around and will look for a simple solution. Just want you to know that I, as well as the other painters out there who are struggling and searching for answers, appreciate the time and effort you put into your answers. I have not been lucky enough to devote my life to painting and studying the art of painting as you have. I have come to love it later in life, although it was always with me. It means a great deal to be able to sit at the computer and ask a question from artists such as you and others on this forum. The forum is an Atelier without walls. I am sure others struggle as I do. I remember not that long ago when I painted my first portrait how absolutely awful it was. I was determined then and there that I would keep reading, painting and searching for answers. Answers are not easy to find. There is no one definitive book that we can all go to that says, "this is the way to do it". So, I am locked into this pattern of searching, struggling and experimentation. At times it is frustrating, but also exhilirating when you step back and think, whoa! thats not too shabby. There is always that little voice whispering in your ear and telling you you know you can do better. Oh and by the way, I've scrubbed on brain surgery and I must say that the instrumentation for brain surgery is a little more complicated than what we use, but you're right, this is harder. Sorry if I rambled a bit, but you know we painters spend an awful lot of time alone smelling paint fumes. __________________ Alicia Kornick [email protected]