tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post4147470205421301156..comments2023-12-18T13:17:18.428-08:00Comments on Kevin Menck Fine Art: The Secret to PaintingKevin Menckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08384683939643882594noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-47309685621591411182012-01-21T07:53:59.884-08:002012-01-21T07:53:59.884-08:00Often, when one hits a "wall" it's r...Often, when one hits a "wall" it's right before a break through. In your case, a "higher" level of painting. So congrats on hitting the wall. Now all you have to do is scramble over the top. If I were a better artist, I'd give you a leg up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-58312808249760785782012-01-19T07:12:48.299-08:002012-01-19T07:12:48.299-08:00Kevin, I really like your advice and the painting...Kevin, I really like your advice and the painting, too.. Very interesting about the palette knife to get the fine limbs, etc... like thatSusan Doubledayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876645934332076188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-37819628329195361692012-01-13T10:03:37.765-08:002012-01-13T10:03:37.765-08:00Cool Kevin. Thanks! Please see the email I just ...Cool Kevin. Thanks! Please see the email I just sent to you.<br /><br />Can you recommend some good plein air painting instruction books?DaddyYohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120629257850489802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-57090126240046116792012-01-12T15:06:05.177-08:002012-01-12T15:06:05.177-08:00Kev, this was so well said. We all feel that wall...Kev, this was so well said. We all feel that wall every now and then and need to keep your (or Jason's) advice on hand. Keep on painting together guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-91538613362481858112012-01-12T10:16:48.997-08:002012-01-12T10:16:48.997-08:00Michael - No blacks, browns, greys. Nothing but Ca...Michael - No blacks, browns, greys. Nothing but Cad Scarlet, Cad lemon and Ultramarine. The magic of a three color palette. Come out to Leiper's Creek Gallery at some point and I'll show you my set-up and how the palette works.Kevin Menckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384683939643882594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-75074432636724861222012-01-12T10:01:13.000-08:002012-01-12T10:01:13.000-08:00What about your blacks and browns? I'm guessi...What about your blacks and browns? I'm guessing an umber and an ochre and lamp black.<br /><br />Come out and paint at Ellington some time.<br /><br />Denise, Lisa and Doug - ya'll come too.<br /><br />My real name is Michael PoindexterDaddyYohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120629257850489802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-84780500947004965452012-01-12T06:26:14.677-08:002012-01-12T06:26:14.677-08:00Kevin - thanks a lot! That helps very much. I...Kevin - thanks a lot! That helps very much. I'm assembling my palate and other supplies and working on my skills at the same time.<br /><br />I live near Ellington Agricultural Center so I have a lot to paint.DaddyYohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120629257850489802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-7681017067498949262012-01-11T12:24:04.530-08:002012-01-11T12:24:04.530-08:00Denise, Lisa and Doug-Thanks again for dropping by...Denise, Lisa and Doug-Thanks again for dropping by and posting comments. Its good to hear from you all.<br /><br />DaddyYo- You can ask me any technical question you can think of. My colors are, Cadmium Scarlet, Cadmium Lemon, and Ultramarine Blue. Brushes are No. 1 Rounds. I use the side of it to cover areas and then the end to get the details. I also use flats in 2 and 4 but rarely. And the palette knife. That's where I get some of those fine limbs and things.<br /> Hope that helps.Kevin Menckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384683939643882594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-34919164442477114332012-01-11T10:39:26.392-08:002012-01-11T10:39:26.392-08:00I try to dissect your paintings when I look to ima...I try to dissect your paintings when I look to imagine the moves you make when you paint. I think your drawing is very strong and your texture variations make for definite mood settings and field depths.<br /><br />Do you mind if I ask technical questions here?<br /><br />Just starting out, I think I have a good idea of a paint colors choices from Jason's web site. I read that Jason uses mostly #4 and #6 flat brushes. What brush sizes and shapes do you use? <br /><br />I really like the way you render leaf masses. They seem to have form and direction. I can almost see them move in the wind.<br /><br />I also like the way you pull detail for limbs and grasses out of the flat paint plains.<br /><br />What fine type brushes do you use?DaddyYohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17120629257850489802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-80897884652501379642012-01-11T05:48:47.683-08:002012-01-11T05:48:47.683-08:00That's some good advice there, and it applies ...That's some good advice there, and it applies to all areas of life. Another great painting, Kevin!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490437559621996937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-70103571059039011722012-01-10T22:23:40.670-08:002012-01-10T22:23:40.670-08:00Way to go capturing the beauty of an overcast, win...Way to go capturing the beauty of an overcast, winter day. Glad to hear you and Jason are out painting again.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750266313158746341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3510849285017183201.post-75218366795848198112012-01-10T21:02:43.377-08:002012-01-10T21:02:43.377-08:00Really good advice Kevin and I will have to rememb...Really good advice Kevin and I will have to remember that. Love the painting - looks like yall had a great day!Denise Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571110198502896822noreply@blogger.com