Saturday, February 16, 2008

"Nonchalance"


9 x 12"
oil on masonite
sold

There is something so gratifying about painting Sargent's works - I truly learn from it - as I do from all my little reproductions. It's how the great artists learned, aside from a teacher's instructions, they copied the masters. Things click. It's a large part of how I have taught myself how to paint with oils.

This woman is leaning closer to John Singer Sargent's "Nonchaloir (Repose)", one of my most-favorite paintings, which hangs in the National Gallery of Art, in Washington, DC.

Please click here for a larger view.

8 comments:

  1. Do you paint from photographs? and if so are you allowed to take a picture in the museum
    Suzy

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  2. suzy, read this post. http://karinjurick.blogspot.com/2007/07/answering-some-questions.html

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  3. Karin, this one is great. The colors and brush strokes are wonderful! I share your love of Sargent. He was a master. I just finished reading, Strapless, by Deborah Davis. It is about Sargent's life and his famous painting, Madame X.

    Bill

    In your previous post, not all of the link was posted.

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  4. Karin,
    Love your work. Wish I was as prolific in my studio! I have been to the Mandville and really enjoyed seeing your originals in person. I also saw your self portrait and got kinda freaked out - we could be sisters. The resemblance is uncanny - and mildly spooky!
    You inspire me to loosen up - keep up the great work.

    Eileen

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  5. Gracefull lazy curves. Very nice!

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  6. I am a total fan, your color and lighting and staging are great. I also really admire your faithful portrayal of the master paintings that you put into your museum paintings.
    I know that this isn't supposed to be a "how to paint" blog, but I'd be curious to hear about your methods. Painting on a black surface, for example is so unusual that I wonder why you started doing that.

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  7. hey karin~ Fabulous as always!

    saw you had nice coverage in American Art Collector - congrats! it's awesome!! and a belated congrats on your seattle show. I really like that H/M gallery, too. great stuff.

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  8. Great painting. I notice you seem to spend a lot of time in the museums. Have you got your housework done?

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