Oscar Wilde studied at Oxford under John Ruskin, but he challenged the older man's theories all his life, except for at the end when he sent a letter to...
In a message dated 5/4/2006 6:08:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: Oscar Wilde studied at Oxford under John Ruskin, but he challenged...
RKocharian@...
May 4, 2006 3:55 pm
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What is the subject of this picture, by Antonio Pollaiuollo? http://www.the-pantheon.com/images/hercules_hydra.jpg Is this just a man, a Greek hero, fighting...
Hello Rubik, ... Oscar Wilde? He had the same sexual orientation as did Michelangelo and Da Vinci. Do you also condemn them, then? And Ruskin? Well... he was...
Hello to All, Ryno, if you get no response from Rubik,it means he has headed off on his vacation,and he won't be back until July or so. I found it interesting...
Hello Khaimraj, ... Lucky fellow! ... I am not familiar with these at all. I'll have to ask Anne about them. ... It is indeed a weird tale, and one can only...
Hello Group! let me invite you to view my artworks. This is a totally refreshed version of the website, so those who visited previously will find some new...
Hi Alexei, Thanks for your notice, but since you are working directly from photographs, your work might appeal more to other art groups who do likewise. At...
This morning I woke up to the radio; some archaeologists in Egypt were opening the last coffin in an Egyptian tomb. Expecting a mummified body they found...
In a message dated 6/29/2006 6:57:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: Buried in the most holy space is not as expected, the Queen of...
RKocharian@...
Jul 10, 2006 2:23 am
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Nice to hear from you, Rubik, old friend, This is an interpretation that I had not even thought of. The queen as flowers. I like it! A while ago I was upset...
In a message dated 7/10/2006 7:01:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, klarchen@... writes: Rubik, Thank you for the trees, and the lake. Wonderful! Cynthia ...
RKocharian@...
Jul 11, 2006 2:37 am
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"Been exploring the speed to a quality finish. From what I have been seeing,one should be able to turn out a good effort of about 40 x 36" or so with an...
RKocharian@...
Jul 22, 2006 4:48 am
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Hi Rubik and Khaimraj, About working fast. I know that this email got to us by accident, but I am so fond of this subject that I would like to say something...
A note to myself: The rule of working from nature. Just put yourself out there, with your sketchbook and your pencil, and an hour or two of time. Nature will...
In a message dated 7/23/2006 10:51:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: A note to myself: The rule of working from nature. Just put...
RKocharian@...
Jul 23, 2006 6:26 pm
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In a message dated 7/23/2006 10:33:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: A creation, yes. And do you believe that this world was created in...
RKocharian@...
Jul 23, 2006 6:35 pm
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Hi Rubik, I do exactly this at least twice every month for the last 20 years. Once in a while I get a good painting, provided that I go back to the subject at...
In a message dated 7/24/2006 6:48:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: I do exactly this at least twice every month for the last 20 years....
RKocharian@...
Jul 24, 2006 3:36 pm
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This is an admirable work ethic, Rubik. Congratulations. I am afraid, though, that the facile 3-hour painting technique leads to shallow paintings, compared,...
In a message dated 7/29/2006 1:28:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: whereas any of Rembrandt's self-portraits is a work of superhuman...
RKocharian@...
Jul 29, 2006 5:05 pm
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W00t. I didn't even hand over a dime for this thing. Got it in red too ;) My first mp3 player, have to say this rocks, sure beats the old CD player....
sherry-heath790@...
Aug 4, 2006 2:37 pm
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The following quote by one of America's great illustrators illustrates the danger of copying photographs: The artist most in conflict over this issue was...
In a message dated 8/4/2006 10:49:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: "It was quite a wrench. I felt like a traitor to my profession, but...
RKocharian@...
Aug 4, 2006 7:07 pm
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Rubik, Do you feel that you do better work in 3 hours than you do in 10 hours? Ryno....
In a message dated 8/4/2006 1:06:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, swartart@... writes: Rubik, Do you feel that you do better work in 3 hours than you do in...
RKocharian@...
Aug 4, 2006 8:54 pm
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In a message dated 8/4/2006 1:55:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, RKocharian@... writes: Ryno, It depends how much and how good I know the subject matter that...
RKocharian@...
Aug 4, 2006 10:49 pm
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Rubik, I asked you a straight question. Please do me the courtesy of a straight answer: Do you feel that you do better work in 3 hours than you do in 10 hours?...
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