Tuesday, January 29, 2013

"Me,Hurdy Gurdy Man, Monet, All at MFA"

Another great art day at MFA class in Boston!



Me and still life set up!  
Met wonderful musician playing the hurdy gurdy at Park Street Subway Station.   Great painting someday!  I love subway musicians.
 In the  Impressionists wing our task was to do a quick study of any of the paintings.     I picked two paintings by Monet and combined them into one. Monet's Haystack series and Cathedral series.


If you look carefully at this stage of the painting I am hoping you can see the haystack on the left and beside it the cathedral.  Much fun to combine two in one. Just beginning to add thick colorful paint! Especially top of cathedral.  Much more fun left for next class.

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  1. SusanJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Michael! I must say I LOVE what you have done to the Monets by combining them like that! Its a grand idea and I think Monet would approve! You are just beaming beside the still life and I am so impressed by the instrument that the Hurdy Gurdy Man has in his lap. I am assuming it is a hurdy gurdy (duh) but have never seen one quite like that!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      Ola Susan!
      Thank you so very, very much! You are so very kind to visit and write such wonderful comments. I appreciate your heartfelt words so much! Thank you Susan!
      It is a hurdy gurdy. I asked the musician to make sure. Seeing this wonderful musician so full of character made my day!
      Yes, I was beaming in that photo and I was trying so hard to act so very cool! My teacher is fantastic. My classmates rock. They think I am so funny! Even when I am not trying to be funny!
      Monet just texted me and he sends his regards and approval. He loves this blog thing.
      Take care my art buddy and keep painting wonderful creations for the world to enjoy!
      Michael

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  2. Wendy BarrettJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Hi Michael,
    I love your quirky combo painting.The colours are looking fantastic!
    Very Monet-esque. I envy you your wonderful painting classes at such a venue, but I am enjoying them vicariously through your posts.
    Wendy

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    1. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:43 AM

      Good morning my Australian art buddy!
      So very happy to hear from you Wendy! I am glad you like my little class assignment. My teacher was so very supportive that I "mixed" two works into one! So much fun!
      I am happy you are enjoying the MFA via my little art blog!
      Isn't this art blogging thing fun!
      Art on Wendy!
      Michael From USA "Up Over?"

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  3. KimJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Please paint Hurdy Gurdy Man!!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      Hi Kim, My Rocking Art Buddy!
      Because of you "Hurdy Gurdy Man" is in the works!
      I love your website. Your art is spectacular!
      Paint on!
      Michael

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  4. hmuxoJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    LOVE the combo painting, Michael and I "really" look forward to your future subway musician!!!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:47 AM

      So very nice of you to visit and write such supportive words Hilda! I very much appreciate it!
      I am happy you like my little combo painting. I am so glad I started it! So much fun! The visitors to the art gallery watched us as we worked and I don't think they could quite catch on to my attempts! Good story for them when they go back home to tell their friends!
      I love your art Hilda!
      Thanks again!
      Michael

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  5. Joan TavolottJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I hope you said hi to Claude for me! Great job of combining the cathedrals and haystacks. Can't wait to see it finished.

    I love finding street/subway musicians. They are usually so much fun to listen to. Enjoy!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Joan!
      I did get a chance to talk to Claude and he sends his very best to you! He loves your blog. However,he is having difficulty writing comments.
      I agree with you about street musicians. They remind me so much of plein-air painters. A bit of courage to get out there and perform!
      Take care.
      Michael

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  6. ricardo azkargorta celayaJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    You are very witty and funny. Is it big in the art have these qualities.
    Best regards, your friend in Spain.
    Ricardo

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    1. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:59 AM

      Hola My Dear Spanish Art Friend!
      Thank you so much for visiting and writing such kind words!
      I am happy you think of me as being witty and funny! I am so very happy that art is universal and transcend human made borders! Give my regards to all your friends and family in Spain!
      Vivre Earth!
      Ciao FromYour Art Friend,
      Michael

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  7. Floriana QuainiJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Ciao Michael,
    I am in war with my computer (an old one) so sometimes I can't use my blog...
    How are you? Good 2013!
    Belli questi dipinti! I colori sono perfetti e l'atmosfera surreale è assicurata!
    E interessante è anche lo spunto... proverò anch'io qualche volta,
    Poi mi piace molto anche il tuo entusiasmo che è contagioso!
    Ciao, ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      Ciao Floriana!
      I am so sorry that you are having computer problems. That can be very frustrating!
      Thank you so much for commenting on my art. I love to hear from you!
      I hope you are well.
      I love your art!
      Peace!
      Ciao, abbracci!
      Michael

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  8. NikonJoeJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Today Monet!
    Tomorrow. . . Picasso!!
    Is no Master Painter safe from your do overs?
    Continue to enjoy the experience and have fun! Thanks for the comments and suggestions on my blog.

    Nikon Joe

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      Hello Joe!
      So very good to hear from you!
      Thank you for visiting my little blog!
      I love your blog! Much fun!
      Your art buddy,
      Michael

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  9. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Michael,
    It's fun to combine subjects into one painting isn't it? Makes you really need to think to get it working. Hooray for challenges! Sounds fun your art class. Enjoy it.

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  10. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Hello Sally!
    You are right! It is so much fun and very thought provoking at the same time. My blog entry today is my second attempt at "Monet-Montet!"
    Thank you so much for stopping by!
    I love your art.
    Michael

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