tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.comments2012-11-20T15:38:06.410-08:00CastThoughtJ. Kevin Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17243744940312766342noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-33739323983060781982012-11-20T15:38:06.410-08:002012-11-20T15:38:06.410-08:00Thanks for the kind words! I hope you're paint...Thanks for the kind words! I hope you're painting up a storm. Your paintings are great!Brad Tearehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04311014022243382658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-68879633828730803032012-08-13T19:20:16.577-07:002012-08-13T19:20:16.577-07:00Very nice...it looks like you painted in out there...Very nice...it looks like you painted in out there in real time...very well done!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-64937041403942467822012-07-01T23:13:05.439-07:002012-07-01T23:13:05.439-07:00Great work!Great work!Teresa Dominicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306513922254779173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-12591737757909517762012-02-29T22:21:05.936-08:002012-02-29T22:21:05.936-08:00Great job on this rose...you did "pull it off...Great job on this rose...you did "pull it off"! I like how you keep the values close. Excellent job...you should be very pleased. Successful!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-72997988675210631332012-02-29T22:16:55.179-08:002012-02-29T22:16:55.179-08:00Oh wow, J Kevin..I am so sorry! I have two Maine C...Oh wow, J Kevin..I am so sorry! I have two Maine Coons--they are trhe BEST breed! Your Indy is a real beauty. I hope that there really is a "rainbow bridge" where our pets go and when they get there they are young and healthy again, just romping and having a good time until the day when they can meet up with their owners again. Hugs to you and your familyCeleste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-78866788419053986662012-02-29T03:49:30.960-08:002012-02-29T03:49:30.960-08:00You keep on getting bolder and bolder! This will s...You keep on getting bolder and bolder! This will surely take you new places in your paintings. No, not an artists opinion... but the opinion of an old woman that does have a good grasp on 'cause and effect'. As your mom, I can also tell you that you are showing that you have your fathers eye for beauty... Oh, did he love taking photos of roses! His brush was an Argus. (you know, back when I knew him well.) :) Good job!Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052439235295199782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-42496358874548655932012-02-23T09:31:57.679-08:002012-02-23T09:31:57.679-08:00It is always so sad to loose a pet, but he will st...It is always so sad to loose a pet, but he will stay in your hearts forever, even if this is of course a very little consolation, especially to the girls. A new little kitty might help....All the best.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-36597698846478574672012-01-29T18:47:10.401-08:002012-01-29T18:47:10.401-08:00haha! your "mother in law"! hahaha! That...haha! your "mother in law"! hahaha! That's funny. Well, this is definitely off to a great start..and kudos to your Dad for seeing this ...I especially like the paleness of everything. I'll check back to see your progressCeleste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-12140389816776756472012-01-28T20:34:08.106-08:002012-01-28T20:34:08.106-08:00Hehe...dad called me to point out that he's no...Hehe...dad called me to point out that he's not married to my mother-in-law...sorry...I always get that kind of stuff mixed up. I had a great time with my dad and STEPMOM!! Duly noted!J. Kevin Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243744940312766342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-62436100977798738962012-01-23T22:26:24.784-08:002012-01-23T22:26:24.784-08:00.....looking forward to seeing your next painting!........looking forward to seeing your next painting!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-87528701046565950422012-01-19T23:12:43.006-08:002012-01-19T23:12:43.006-08:00you should be pleased with this painting...You han...you should be pleased with this painting...You handled the subtle colors very well! Very sensitive.Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-52487210116938045792012-01-16T16:53:21.072-08:002012-01-16T16:53:21.072-08:00Not too shabby for not painting for awhile.I like ...Not too shabby for not painting for awhile.I like your composition and colors. I admire your handling of the sky...painting is like learning an intrument, practice , practice ,practice.JacMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880361407216834111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-2209030638454535382012-01-03T17:30:45.756-08:002012-01-03T17:30:45.756-08:00Gorgeous! Well done, KJ!Gorgeous! Well done, KJ!Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01743043841310380014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-62915978197623234892011-11-27T21:49:08.165-08:002011-11-27T21:49:08.165-08:00Good study, J. Kevin! I tend to look at practicall...Good study, J. Kevin! I tend to look at practically everything as a "study"--takes the heat off! I'll be waiting for the next version. I love how dark this horse is against the sunny field!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-2035638991232436472011-11-27T21:47:14.271-08:002011-11-27T21:47:14.271-08:00good paintings and what a pretty daughter! It is g...good paintings and what a pretty daughter! It is great that you can paint together. Hope you'll do that again in the future! fun photos :)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-34969482597246004122011-11-24T01:41:03.078-08:002011-11-24T01:41:03.078-08:00Your off to a great start in painting an animal (b...Your off to a great start in painting an animal (besides a bird). Grandpas art teacher told him "If you love it well... you will paint it well", with practice. But this is a bit different than landscapes, barns and old buildings... right? On the other hand, I think you will find that painting animals can often be more forgiving and open to telling about a certain "feeling" they give you. Good work!Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052439235295199782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-71897338111905929282011-11-13T20:18:33.577-08:002011-11-13T20:18:33.577-08:00Well even though you think the photo doesn't m...Well even though you think the photo doesn't match the result....it looks GREAT. Beautiful light...you should be proud of it for sure! I'm tuned in to see more in the future! :)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-79619665559706723392011-10-22T12:06:22.377-07:002011-10-22T12:06:22.377-07:00Good composition and contrast of color from top to...Good composition and contrast of color from top to bottom! Am anxious to see it in real time.Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052439235295199782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-54450025355993721382011-10-21T03:59:03.051-07:002011-10-21T03:59:03.051-07:00Very nice. I like the addition of clouds. It balan...Very nice. I like the addition of clouds. It balances the rock. Nice friend to lend you her photos.Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-80120644097207651312011-09-01T06:46:51.304-07:002011-09-01T06:46:51.304-07:00Thanks, Celeste! It was alot of hard work, but so ...Thanks, Celeste! It was alot of hard work, but so much fun. I've been keeping up with your Fast Matte experimenting...I really liked those paintings. Good luck on your exhibition!J. Kevin Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243744940312766342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-49780897045189858522011-08-31T16:07:22.718-07:002011-08-31T16:07:22.718-07:00correction! I should have written I just found you...correction! I should have written I just found your blog "again"..love the locations where you painted :)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-35198421374535035272011-08-31T16:04:45.949-07:002011-08-31T16:04:45.949-07:00Hi J. Kevin, just found your blog and this great w...Hi J. Kevin, just found your blog and this great workshop re-cap. Looks like you did very well! I'm tuned in to see what you paint next!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-77371059260044962822011-07-17T11:31:43.243-07:002011-07-17T11:31:43.243-07:00I like the diminishing layers in the background, s...I like the diminishing layers in the background, showing distance. Very nice.Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052439235295199782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-36185417958774450152011-07-17T04:45:32.977-07:002011-07-17T04:45:32.977-07:00I like the feeling of rolling hills...I like the feeling of rolling hills...Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134678842560183091.post-44758372250226107432011-06-22T20:28:49.287-07:002011-06-22T20:28:49.287-07:00Very nice Kevin. That is excellent.Very nice Kevin. That is excellent.Chashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867046470896343479noreply@blogger.com