tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784292642337662930.post8149590405987521904..comments2024-03-13T15:48:14.616-04:00Comments on Brush and Baren: Prints, books, and a definition of insanitySherrie Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01967844327055630854noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784292642337662930.post-31745994514589687642011-04-27T18:19:05.992-04:002011-04-27T18:19:05.992-04:00I'm glad you guys are enjoying Ian's work....I'm glad you guys are enjoying Ian's work... I had a nice note from him yesterday saying he's started a blog... I'll put it in the sidebar so we can see what he's up to.Sherrie Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967844327055630854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784292642337662930.post-15759184162253986972011-04-26T00:20:09.989-04:002011-04-26T00:20:09.989-04:00Ian Phillips' work is something special that I...Ian Phillips' work is something special that I would not have been exposed to if not for you, Sherry. His art appears to be uncomplicated, but for those of us who do relief prints, we know different. I just might need to have his book, too. I also really appreciate your willingness to show your process step-by-step. It is a nice inspiration to get me out of whatever artful funk I'm in. Thanks, AlanAlan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10069390308474063235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784292642337662930.post-2670007977997744202011-04-25T11:37:08.687-04:002011-04-25T11:37:08.687-04:00Yupper, I know the double-edge sword of discourage...Yupper, I know the double-edge sword of discouragement/inspiration wrought from the work of others'. On one hand, "Yikes, I've so far to go..." whereas on the other hand, "Oh, goody. Lookit what's possible...."<br /><br />Good thing we've but two hands.eduardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132790595670978827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784292642337662930.post-72993049964623064352011-04-24T00:50:01.202-04:002011-04-24T00:50:01.202-04:00Just looked through Ian's book. It's reall...Just looked through Ian's book. It's really wonderful, his colors and his way with real/abstract. LOVED his skies<br />and waters, and how the entire print is so integrated, every detail is sewn back into the overall image. He throws OUT more than he keeps- the results? Exquisite.patrickgracewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809680469780228855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784292642337662930.post-5110065548341548452011-04-24T00:31:25.719-04:002011-04-24T00:31:25.719-04:00Congrats, Sherrie,
Buying a book like that is a s...Congrats, Sherrie, <br />Buying a book like that is a smart move- a consoling treat for enduring print frustration, a kick in the butt inspiration to continue your work, and a friend to turn to in times when you need exactly what it can offer....<br /><br />God bless our fellow artists for the community of their work... We may never know them personally, they may have been dead for ages, but they're still "Immediate family.patrickgracewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809680469780228855noreply@blogger.com