tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264875832024-03-05T05:26:49.513-05:00Daniel Wise, PSAThis is the blog for pastel artist Daniel WiseDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-44117713015278759372011-07-28T11:07:00.001-04:002011-07-28T11:07:22.249-04:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://theartleaguegallery.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-attic-is-looking-for-window.html'>The Art League: The Christmas Attic Is Looking For Window Display Artists!</a><br/><blockquote/><br/><br/><div class='zemanta-pixie'><img src='http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=71216567-db8e-8fbc-81a9-8e341a8ee5b8' alt='' class='zemanta-pixie-img'/></div></div>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-59956266043303741952010-07-29T15:41:00.002-04:002010-07-29T15:45:01.239-04:00in response to: Who are Your Favorite Mentors on canvoo.comhttp://canvoo.com/buzz/discussion/?id=1334<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><b><center><table width="800"><tbody><tr><td><div id="bbcomments" style="width: 800px; "><div class="blog-comment-odd" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(82, 100, 52); "><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="100%" class="blog-comment-section-comment"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><div class="blog-comment-data-thecomment" style="padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; font-weight: normal; ">A few years ago, I took a workshop in Putney, Vt. where the group I was with had the opportunity to paint with the Putney Painters. Richard Schmid did a demo for us and visited each of us at our easels. It was a truly inspirational experience as are Richard's books and DVDs.<br /><br />Of the few face-to-face workshops I have taken, I can honestly say that I have walked away with many more tools in my toolbox garnering something from every one. The funny part is that weeks, months, or years after taking a workshop something said or illustrated will pop up causing an "ah ha" moment.<br /><br />Though I would love to take more classes and workshops, lack of time and funds often prevent such excursions. An alternative, my studio is filled with books and catalogs by and about artists whose work I admire. I love to read about the artists and study the images. Schmid, Handell, Dawson, Payne, Carlson, Christensen, Sargent, , and Aspevig are just a few.<br /><br />While many of my inspirations/lessons are found in print, video, and on-line, I long for a mentor/mentee relationship—something I think is rare. Although I have had some great teachers, a mentorship is something that I have not found in my journey as an artist. I believe mentoring is much more than reviewing one's work and offering a critique, particularly for a fee. I feel a mentorship is an ongoing process where the mentor challenges the mentee to help him/her develop and grow as an artist offering honest—brutally if need be—feedback about the work, practices, technique and anything else that prevents that person from reaching his/her potential. Additionally, the mentor must encourage and reward. In turn, the mentee must be open to the criticism/praise and be willing to work.<br /><br />I appreciate all that I have received from the many teachers I have had along the way and everything I have learned from fellow artists. Now, I have my students to thank for the things they teach me.</div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></center></b></span></div>Daniel Wisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01979215324045658902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-30538480507234945152010-07-14T08:36:00.001-04:002010-07-14T08:36:34.005-04:00awaiting the weekend<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/14/493.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/14/s_493.jpg' border='0' width='171' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A new pastel painting, Awaiting the Weekend, of docked sailboats at Washington Marina. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Columbia%20Pike,Arlington,United%20States%4038.865058%2C-77.079140&z=10'>Columbia Pike,Arlington,United States</a></p>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-11740655583019131272010-07-12T17:20:00.002-04:002010-07-12T17:30:06.471-04:00overheard on public transportationLast spring, I was visiting my nephew in Boston. We were commuting on the T and I was sketching the other commuters. Two twenty-something business men entered our car and were standing behind where we were sitting. One of the guys was quite vocal and dominated the conversation. He paused, then in a somewhat excited voice said, "Here's just one more way for you to be amazed by me." Then went on with something he had done at work that day. In contrast, I was about 19 years old and living in NYC. Again, on the train I was seated next to an older gentleman asked me a question about the portfolio I was carrying. After a brief interchange he said, "When I was you're age I thought I had all the answers. Now, I realize that I don't even know the questions." His statement stuck with me all these years and the older I get, the more I know he was right.Daniel Wisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01979215324045658902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-54625922212505244712010-07-11T12:23:00.001-04:002010-07-11T12:23:58.579-04:00a perfect morningWhat a perfect morning for painting. Today was a pastel day. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/11/1287.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/11/s_1287.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fletcher's%20Cove&z=10'>Fletcher's Cove</a></p>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-29891204812146296452010-06-26T23:34:00.000-04:002010-06-26T23:37:25.855-04:00a few shots from the exhibitionGallery Sim is beautiful. The paintings are beautifully hung. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/2352.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/s_2352.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/2353.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/s_2353.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/2354.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/s_2354.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Galley%20Sim,%20Pittsburgh%4040.441429%2C-80.006075&z=10'>Galley Sim, Pittsburgh</a></p>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-66258933277187072672010-06-26T10:42:00.000-04:002010-06-26T10:43:27.487-04:00broadening horizionsHappy to be in Pittsburgh for the opening of my exhibition at Gallery Sim (south side). <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Airport%20Blvd,Imperial,United%20States%4040.495077%2C-80.256651&z=10'>Airport Blvd,Imperial,United States</a></p>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-52377415027372347242010-05-16T23:21:00.001-04:002010-05-16T23:21:23.398-04:00success is......working a 20-hour day to meet a deadline--my terms.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/05/16/2058.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/05/16/s_2058.jpg' border='0' width='280' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-40332466043682901272010-05-07T06:53:00.001-04:002010-05-07T06:53:49.920-04:00the dock at Darleen's<br /><br /><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/05/07/234.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/05/07/s_234.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='183' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />A small oil done on location as a demo. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-39208851465051896842010-04-28T06:18:00.001-04:002010-04-28T06:18:06.758-04:00success is...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/04/28/235.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/04/28/s_235.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='215' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />...the honor of having someone choose to live with one of my paintings. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-67857274589527523592010-04-27T09:58:00.000-04:002010-04-27T10:00:00.164-04:00is the work readyI feel like I'm at a very difficult point in my career, I'm ready to break my dependency on my "day job" but is my work (painting) ready? Am I at a point where I could make my painting my only work if I took the chance and dedicated the time I spend at my day job towards marketing and managing my own business?<br /><br />For more than two years I've worked full time in a day job and clocked as many hours--or more--in the studio. There has been growth in my work as evidenced in an increase of exhibitions and sales, as well as requests to lead workshops and teach. It's been a good journey bur the simple truth is that I'm not sure how much longer I can sustain this schedule.<br /><br />I write this on my commute to work from the studio... I guess I'm not quite there, yet. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-2867266801407110912010-04-14T18:10:00.000-04:002010-04-14T18:10:37.408-04:00these are very cool<a href="http://yoke.cc/handart.htm">Incredible Hand Paintings</a>Daniel Wisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01979215324045658902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-67148907533458136142010-03-25T08:45:00.001-04:002010-03-25T08:45:53.123-04:00what's nextDo you ever get to a point when you don't know where to go? I'm there with this oil painting. I have not painted the foreground and will add some chairs. Hindsight tells me I should have painted them in from the beginning but I thought it would be easier to paint the water first. Now I must wait for this to dry a bit. <br /><br /><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/25/316.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/25/s_316.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-30599402381914863382010-03-19T06:45:00.002-04:002010-03-19T07:47:37.673-04:00learning when to stop<a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/19/226.jpg"><img src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/19/s_226.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" align="left" border="0" height="281" width="210" /></a>I have to learn when to stop. When I first painted the figure, it was fresh and seemed to glow with light. It looks over painted and I've managed to give the person two right feet. The question is, do I start over or do keep going with this? Stay tuned...<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-10874620175982343192010-03-04T08:17:00.001-05:002010-03-04T08:17:46.173-05:00San Francisco Bay<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/04/320.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/04/s_320.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A new oil painting of the San Francisco Bay. I'm experimenting with color in this one. I love the green sky.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-71144457843113743122010-01-19T19:16:00.001-05:002010-01-19T19:16:36.969-05:00Porto Bello FarmJust a small oil study. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/19/730.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/19/s_730.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Virginia%20244,Arlington,United%20States%4038.864728%2C-77.078047&z=10'>Virginia 244,Arlington,United States</a></p>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-62545324160978637892010-01-12T16:59:00.000-05:002010-01-12T17:00:00.784-05:00taking it personallyYes, I'm taking it personally. Today I had a meeting with a corporate client to present my work with the possibility of hanging a show in its facility. My contact and his collegue were welcoming and full of encouragement. I was feeling good and full of promise. <br /><br />Along comes Dee (not her real name) with a scowl on her face and says, "You're not putting that in here? It looks like Queen Anne, or something." I don't know who was more embarrassed, my hosts or me. My host replys, "We like his work and are consdering it, yes." To which Dee replies, "Well it matches the furniture and at least brings out the brown in the walls." Picture it... 200+ pound me crawling under the chair because that's exactly what I wanted to do.<br /><br />Intellectually, I know there is nothing wrong with my work nor is there anything wrong with me... humor me and let's not go there. Moreover, I know that Dee's comments are out of ignorance but that doesn't make them any less pointed.<br /><br />For now, I'm going to take it personally and go spend some time with Bierstadt, Hassam, and Sargent. <br /><br /> <br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=G%20St%20NW,Washington,United%20States%4038.898216%2C-77.022260&z=10'>G St NW,Washington,United States</a></p>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-21734801090548940902010-01-07T08:40:00.002-05:002010-01-07T14:48:41.533-05:00a big oil painting<img src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/07/s_505.jpg" border="0" width="187" height="281" align="left" style="margin:5px" />Well, here's the largest oil painting I've done. It needs lots of work but it was a huge learning experience. Mostly, I learned that I need bigger brushes to paint bigger paintings... this is 18x24. Getting the sun to appear as if it is shining through the trees and not setting upon the trees is a trick too. It's not there yet but I'll keep working on it. It's another painting my new "passing through" series.<div><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /></div>Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-7783396694575971702010-01-06T21:34:00.001-05:002010-01-07T14:36:36.960-05:00too much spamHappy New Year to all. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this causes but I've had to incorporate some steps to help prevent—or minimize—spam on my blog. Please keep leaving your comments.Daniel Wisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01979215324045658902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-2157988447134938562009-12-27T23:28:00.001-05:002009-12-27T23:28:40.296-05:00ArrrrrggggghhhhhI know. I know. Any thing worth doing... but why does it have to be so difficult. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-86284922039290647682009-12-26T23:52:00.001-05:002009-12-26T23:52:35.709-05:00Jim's advice to my last post..."...just go to the studio and paint."<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-37724372370458132082009-12-26T23:41:00.000-05:002009-12-26T23:41:54.497-05:00overcoming fearIt sounds like I'm going to give some advice on how to overcome fear. Well, there's no advice coming form this corner other than "face it head on"—to borrow the words of a diva.Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024132342621150495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26487583.post-5539389258201153742009-12-14T07:10:00.002-05:002009-12-26T23:32:17.976-05:00small oil studies<a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/14/111.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" border="0" height="280" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/14/s_111.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="281" /></a>I continue to paint smaller oils, 9x12 and smaller. I'd like to paint larger but I'm not ready to paint bigger... maybe it's fear of the unknown. For now, I'll keep doing these little pieces.<br />
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Many of these small oils are sketches for larger pastels--how's that for an ironic twist?<br />
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This was painted in oil on stretched canvas. It was fun to paint the shadows and reflections on the apples. Looking at this now, I don't remember if the red apple was lopsided or not but I think I'll repaint left side to give it a more pleasing shape. <br />
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