tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post3968719632942952292..comments2023-10-05T03:33:49.508-07:00Comments on Libby Fife Fine Art-Studio Blog: New Work: ProgressLibby Fifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-10374051944098801712015-12-09T05:41:58.095-08:002015-12-09T05:41:58.095-08:00Debbie,
The absence of color really emphasizes t...Debbie,<br /> <br />The absence of color really emphasizes the contrast and design doesn't it? I found it very difficult. When I first started painting I read some advice about how to balance one value over all others; how to place emphasis I guess I should say on one value rather than lots of varied values. I am not sure I have ever really followed that advice strictly but I always keep it in mind:) <br /><br />I have another black and white piece in progress and I am struggling with it currently. These pieces are like puzzles to me. Rewarding in the end when the picture is complete but frustrating along the way!<br /><br />Hope you are doing well and staying warm and dry. we have fog and dampness today which is not my favorite combination. But! I am going to turn on the fireplace. Thank goodness for propane:)<br /><br />Libby__________Libby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-18618518841645738972015-12-09T05:41:30.545-08:002015-12-09T05:41:30.545-08:00Carol,
This is a busy time of year isn't it? ...Carol,<br /><br />This is a busy time of year isn't it? I sure understand that and appreciate your visit and comments. Your insight always helps:)<br /><br />I sort of had the same idea about doing this in color. I am not sure that it would work as well. It would be different somehow. I really had the film noir thing in mind and I think that, more than anything, guided me in the color selection. And thank you for the note on the shapes. It's hard to keep everything at the forefront of my mind while working but the shapes and their interactions are important to me. I almost tend to forget that at times when I am stuck.<br /><br />I am working on another limited black and white piece. It isn't coming together in quite the same way as the last piece but I will keep working on things.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /> <br />Libby Libby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-28824712134718888462015-12-08T09:39:55.044-08:002015-12-08T09:39:55.044-08:00Sorry I'm late in posting a comment, Libby. Lo...Sorry I'm late in posting a comment, Libby. Lots going on.<br /><br />Striking is the word that came to my mind when I saw your art piece. It's a complex design and very strong because of the use of only blacks, whites, and grays. I get the feeling a color version of this may not have the same weight. What I admire is your range of shapes - arcs, circles, lines, angles, etc. to impart your ideas. Great piece! Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-29102693610573146322015-12-08T06:33:00.195-08:002015-12-08T06:33:00.195-08:00Libby what a superb piece. I am drawn to black and...Libby what a superb piece. I am drawn to black and white with shades of gray. Your thoughts on how difficult it can be working with this limited color scheme is very insightful. I agree because when I work with pen and ink I struggle to portray balance within the dramatic light and dark contrast. You certainly carried this challenge with great expertise. I consider your art to be fine - it is a wonderful form of collage and mixed media. Sometimes it is easy to have someone else's opinion influence our creative endeavors but in the end we have to be true to our voice. I am so glad you are. Hugs! <br />Deborah Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967701246036667757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-22477049598342731252015-12-07T05:33:00.023-08:002015-12-07T05:33:00.023-08:00Thanks Julie,
One of my new favorites is Romare B...Thanks Julie,<br /><br />One of my new favorites is Romare Bearden. Lots to look at there.<br /><br />Collage is a wonderful way to express ideas isn't it? I am heartened that other people do it too. Rich's comment was so interesting to me. As I mentioned to Karen above, you wonder what a non artist type sees when they look at artwork of any kind.<br /><br />Looking forward to your upcoming posts. Maybe some thoughts on the show? (greedy girl-always looking for information!)<br /><br />Thanks,<br />LibbyLibby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-69426379058211963152015-12-07T05:29:20.514-08:002015-12-07T05:29:20.514-08:00Thanks Sue! Those limited values ended up being a ...Thanks Sue! Those limited values ended up being a very strong design variable. Funny what you find out:<br /><br />Nice to hear from you. Thanks for the comment.<br />LibbyLibby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-32123544844735859342015-12-07T05:28:01.659-08:002015-12-07T05:28:01.659-08:00Debra,
Yah, I use that expression too! Must be a ...Debra,<br /><br />Yah, I use that expression too! Must be a more universal saying:)<br /><br />The limited value/black-gray-white thing was very interesting to work with. I think I am going to try another piece but add little pops of color. I sort of have an idea brewing:)<br /><br />LibbyLibby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-20190940248393937782015-12-07T05:26:24.451-08:002015-12-07T05:26:24.451-08:00Karen,
I have such a hard time with value too. I...Karen,<br /><br /> I have such a hard time with value too. It's mostly the distribution aspect of it though-how much of one value did I use and how did I spread that around? <br /><br />The scrap booking thing was interesting also. Just exactly what sort of associations does a regular "non artist" make when they look at art of any kind? It makes me wonder.<br /><br />Nice to hear from you. I saw too that you had a birthday. Happy belated birthday wishes:)<br />LibbyLibby Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532162740012986996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-51185582744016966072015-12-06T20:10:45.727-08:002015-12-06T20:10:45.727-08:00LOL. Introduce your Mr Wonderful to the paper wo...LOL. Introduce your Mr Wonderful to the paper works of yes, Matisse but also Picasso - one called The Head or Juan Gris... So many fabulous artists worked with collage. <br />As you know I have just returned from Art Basel in Miami and saw many collage works.<br />Definitely not scrap booking. <br />I really enjoyed reading your discoveries when doing your value piece, Progress. <br />The end result is a winner!<br />Thanks as always for sharing your progress and ruminations. <br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-46383868314348658322015-12-06T20:04:28.737-08:002015-12-06T20:04:28.737-08:00love the black and whitelove the black and whiteSue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-30298845253706760332015-12-06T17:11:00.620-08:002015-12-06T17:11:00.620-08:00A very striking piece.
Good ole Rich. Bless his ...A very striking piece. <br />Good ole Rich. Bless his heart (as we say in TX)!Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959081275116311853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899715599676824140.post-45836839951583835182015-12-06T15:41:50.242-08:002015-12-06T15:41:50.242-08:00I think you've come up with a pleasing composi...I think you've come up with a pleasing composition! Value is one of the hardest lessons, I know I still struggle with it any way. As for the scrap booking comment, ha! Just remember that Matisse made some incredible work with cut papers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166011380454448476noreply@blogger.com