new one up for week

[oilpainter2247]

this is a 24 by 36 oil on canvas ,,,,,,,,,,say what ever you like about it ...........if it is crap say it ...........mike dont get mad ....have a wonderful day .mike

[sablewand]

Oh Mike this is not crap (your words) ! this is wonderful! You have arranged the colors in a fashion that is like a
ight summer day. Mike you have captured the light which is no small feat.

[Erika Takacs]

It's a beauty, Mike! So can you tell a little bit about the show you're getting them ready for? Forgot to ask before.

[oilpainter2247]

DeVonna thank you for stopping by and your nice comments too my painting here ,it is very nice of you . i am happy you like this one . mike

[oilpainter2247]

hello Erika ,,, thank you so very much ,,,,,,,,,,,oooooo and there are about 3 i am looking into .........2 of them are your out side shows ....one is for a gallery ,,,,,,,,,,,you rent out time in the gallery and show you work ........i think it will be a cool way too get the name out there some .............. i am getting people that would like too bye also ,,,,,,,,,,but what the hell it is not for free you no ,,,,,they think that they can get something for 200$

i say you must be nuts ..........a darn canvas cost me 20$ plus my time oil paint and everything that goes with it

thats all i say is that you will be sorry later ,,,,,,,,and i will not do prints

have a wonderful night girl and stay safe .mike

[rrsum]

Hi Mike,
Nice use of light playing on the trees. Your style is very loose and impressionistic and you can do some wonderful things with that style.

Since you asked for feedback - I think composition is anyone's biggest challenge when it comes to painting landscapes. They can be trickier than most people think. A lot of things come into play.

Planes, perspective, values, negative space, etc...We've all struggled with those elements at one time or another when painting landscapes.

If I were to make any suggestion, it would be to work on more value changes from the back of your painting to the foreground to give your paintings depth.

There are some great books available on painting landscapes. I've found most of my books at used book stores and saved a bunch of money. They've helped me tremendously in my landscape compositions.

Keep up the great work Mike! Best to you.

[BYart]

It's a beauty Mike! i love your style, so fluid.
I always can tell one of your paintings Mike, you have a wonderful, unique style, keep them coming!

[oilpainter2247]

hey rich i am glad too see you here ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,first off i have gave you a pm ............please get back too me if you have the time to do so

i could have started this one better then i did ,value changes yea i no it ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i could have put some cold blue on them mountains on the back there , moveing it up warmer to the forground

the paintings i have been doing are a bit off the wall ,i would say ,,,,,,,i have too get better ..................i got some good books here also .......

rich always come back when i post ,,,,,,,,,,,,,you are a great painter ,,,,,,,,and would hate too see you not come by .............have a wonderful night .mike

[oilpainter2247]

Barb what would i do with out you comein by ,,,,,,,i am so happy you like this one ...........thank you so very much ,,,,,,,,,,have a wonderful night.mike

[Erika Takacs]

Mike, you're right, ask a decent price for them. Enter juried shows too in your area to let your work known. Rental galleries are ok I guess, but also look into galleries that carry traditional, landscapes and realistic art, I know there are quite a few here in Ontario. They're not in the big cities, they're mostly up North, and the works sell for very good prices.

[Juliep]

Hi Mike,

I like this one a lot. I think it's my favorite that you did. Such great color and the light that comes into it is wonderful!!!

Beautiful work.

Where are you doing your shows at? I wish you the best of luck. I agree that you can't give your paintings away. Someone once told me that they were asked "how long did it take you to paint that?" Reply was "20 years....I started painting 20 years ago, you'll get 20 years of experience with this painting along with qualtiy workmanship and product."

Cheers,

Julie

[oilpainter2247]

Erika thank you again i am going to think about everything for next year that is for sure,,,,,,,,,,,,

i have got some nice frinds on this site .. give me info when i need it ,helping me out in things with painting

it does mean some much ,you will never no

if i ever get too the point where i am well known ,,,,,,,,,,,i will never forget the people i have known on this site

it always means something when i get a reply ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it shows me you care in a way

so Erika and all i thank you . from mike

[oilpainter2247]

Julie,,, man is that not so true ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you no you dont think about things like that but how true it is ..................

Julie about the show ,,,,,,,,,,,,, well there are two big ones in two towns up here ....................but that is not till next year ,so i have too egt moveing a bit

well anyways you no i have not painted as long as others

but i am thinking about going full time soon ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i no it is a chance ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but as i go and look at paintings that are out there ,,,,,,,,,,,,,and i no how i am if i put my full mind too something

i feel that in time i might have a good chance ,,,,,,,,,,,,,i no i need some work too do


but my mind is not done creating yet ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i am just getting started and i am very happy right now thinking about it

it is something to think that you can create something that only one is made like it in the world is it not

and the other thing is when you are gone ,,,,,,,,,,that thing will still be here ............ powerful i think


Julie thank you again for your kind reply ....................you have a wonderful night .................

[xxbreezy]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[oilpainter2247]

linda linda where have you been ,,i have missed you comein by ,,,,,,,thank you so much for your kind reply

hey you no something i seen you have got a website going,,,,, ,,,,,,how are sales doing,,,,,,,,,,

have a wonderful day .mike

[meili_darmasetiawan]

hi mike,

this painting is a lovely and romantic landscape painting!
wow,, it s make 'peace' atmosphere in my heart...

love ittt!

have a nice day, mike..



meili darmasetiawan

[rifkak]

beautiful coloring

[kcortese]

Mike,

There is now way you can paint "Crap" even if you tried on purpose to do it. You are far too talented for that.

I agree with Rich about the values to add depth. But I love this painting and I sure do enjoy viewing your work.

I have to tell you, I'm struggling with teaching myself how to paint. I get so disappointed when it doesn't turn out the way I intended. There are many times when I want to just throw my paints and
ushes away!

It's going to take me several years to get half as good as you.

Best of luck in the show.

[BYart]

Had to come back in and tell you what i think about this in more detail Mike.
First of all, I LIKE the subtle value changes, I think it is unique to your work, like a signature style!
I think the mystical quality that i see in this painting is far more intriguing to me, than the exactness of value created depth.
Not arguing with others input, just putting in my 2 cents.
As I've said before of your recent work Mike, it has a dream-like quality instilled by the light you have portrayed, and no...I wouldn't change a thing!
Every artist is different, and that is what makes each one of us unique, and this my friend, is a wonderful unique style. I could recognize your work anywhere! It's uniquely yours!
Keep being you Mike, and painting what is in your heart, it is wonderful!

[oilpainter2247]

meili thank you for takein the time to look ,and your wonderful comments to this painting ........dont ever think that you are just another comment ,,,,, the way i look at things is that you cared to comment and it will always mean the world to me . thank you again meili ,have a onderful day .mike