tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post848947994505498714..comments2023-12-02T03:36:14.917-05:00Comments on Tracy Helgeson Art: More StructuresTracy Helgesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-12464815135749824222006-12-13T05:53:00.000-05:002006-12-13T05:53:00.000-05:00Hi Tracy
- here is my four pennyworth (for what ...Hi Tracy <br /><br />- here is my four pennyworth (for what its worth). I don't think you should worry too much about changing your subject matter so close to a show. <br /><br />People like your landscapes, people like your barns .... people will llke your houses just as long as you paint them in your own inimitable style. <br /><br />If you need to do this then don't hesitate, 'cos if you are feeling stale and in need of a bit of a change it will affect your paintings anyway. They may lose some of their magic.<br /><br />You should follow your heart .... go for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-543954371638889792006-12-12T13:50:00.000-05:002006-12-12T13:50:00.000-05:00Hi Ann, I am glad to hear your feedback! And it's ...Hi Ann, I am glad to hear your feedback! And it's good to know that the color fields are appealing. Don't worry, I am taking a big long lazy break as soon as I finish up this work.<br /><br />Jim, I like the more abstract ones too, but I need a break from them. I am sure I will go back to them, but I have to find some new inspiration. Your idea is good, I like the idea of being in and looking out (usually my whole life is the other way around). However, getting reference would involve some trespassing, so I may have to think a bit about how to pursue that!Tracy Helgesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-30395380902083210112006-12-12T12:41:00.000-05:002006-12-12T12:41:00.000-05:00Hi Tracy, I like the structures and I like the lan...Hi Tracy, I like the structures and I like the landscapes too. I like how your landscapes are a bit more semi-abstract, more so than your structure painting. Here's an idea for whatever it's worth. What about going inside the barns? The interiors could be quite interesting, hay lofts, standing on the inside looking out. Could be some interesting imagery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-33983450636922123452006-12-12T10:56:00.000-05:002006-12-12T10:56:00.000-05:00Hi Tracy---Although I hardly feel qualified to com...Hi Tracy---Although I hardly feel qualified to comment, may I say that I think your instinct about not getting too detailed with the structures is dead on---what I personally am attracted to in your paintings are the planes of color and their interaction.<br /><br />Don't forget to give yourself some breaks along the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-87168798335606596032006-12-12T10:05:00.000-05:002006-12-12T10:05:00.000-05:00Thanks Jan, for the words of encouragement. I am p...Thanks Jan, for the words of encouragement. I am pleased that you remember a piece that I did several months ago!Tracy Helgesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510044613771862211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22266501.post-57537448810792399862006-12-12T09:39:00.000-05:002006-12-12T09:39:00.000-05:00Although I'm a big fan of all your work, I particu...Although I'm a big fan of all your work, I particularly like the structure paintings. Most memorably, the vacation cabin painting from several months ago.<br /><br />I think that if you don't follow your heart in what you're painting, it will show in the final results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com