Bridgeport Homes 10x12 - Version 2

A studio version based on the last group of field studies.

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Comment by Betsy Jenkins on July 16, 2014 at 10:28: Thanks, Ernie. I will definitely check them out!

Comment by Ernie Dollman on July 16, 2014 at 10:09: Hi Betsy.

I think you made the right choice. While Camile is one of the better students of Hence, She does not ignore values. Her way of observing color would do any one a lot of good service. If you really want to improve I have a suggestion. There is an online school called " new master academy " it cost about $30 per month. Not sure who runs the operation, but they have several of the countries finest artist instructors. Steve Houston and Bill perkins come to mind. While there is certainly a bias to the human anatomy in their teachings, they don't ignore the landscape and all the elements that go with it.

Let me give you an example!! You will read and here that you got to get your values right and you need a notan drawing. While this statements are nice they are terrible incomplete! Even Richard Robinson's presentation on notan and values is very incomplete. The lectures in this school are inedibly informative as it relates to all the elements of the visual art world.

The have a free trial period.

Great to communicate with you about art. take care Ernie.

Comment by Betsy Jenkins on July 16, 2014 at 9:38: Thanks for responding, Ernie. I just started reading Hensche recently, as I was considering taking a workshop with Camille. But, I decided against it, when I read that values are unimportant in Hensche's theory. I am having enough difficulty getting values right at this elementary stage of my skill building, to toss that out and get further confused with just seeing the color. Still, I am reading him to understand certain art better. And I do like a number of Camille's Paintings. So I remain open to new directions in my art in the future. Meanwhile, I can see their influence on your work and it is extremely pleasing. Thanks for posting it.

Comment by Olivia O'Carra on July 16, 2014 at 9:22: Like Jessica I love the colours and shapes

Comment by Ernie Dollman on July 16, 2014 at 4:57: Hi Betsey,

I am very familiar with both. Have studed/read extensively Henry Hench. I am a fan of both.

The underlying philosophy of Henche doesn't work for me. He is all about observation of color, while Im all about values. I recreate my values an colors so they present my idea the best way. I do considerable planning before I paint. I love Camile's work, she gets some amazing light affects with her use of color. But for me, I see some funky color arrangements that I would never consider.

Comment by Betsy Jenkins on July 16, 2014 at 4:40: This reminds me of Camille Przywodek's work. Did you study with her or study Henry Hensche color theory? I like the interplay of colors here. Very nice painting.

Comment by Michael J. Severin on July 16, 2014 at 0:08: Great broken color on the sunlit building Ernie! To everyone: please note Ernie's handling of the window on the sunlit plane of the building. ....excellent.