Sunday, February 3, 2013

"Monet & Me" Acrylic Canvas 14" x 20"


I did a second "Monet-Monet" for MFA homework.  Because of this assignment I have an even greater respect for Claude and his Impressionist buddies!
It was fun to combine the two works into one.  I did make a few changes.  I hope C.M. doesn't mind.


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  1. NikonJoeFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Fortunately for you, Claude does not have email or Facebook!

    Looks as if you are enjoying this challenge of painting in another style. You are handling it well. I'm not seeing any stress in your brush strokes:)

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:40 AM

      Hi Joe!
      I am very much enjoying the class! Much fun!
      I am also enjoying your blog!
      Thanks for dropping by!
      Michael

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  2. Celeste BerginFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Isn't Monet exceptional...especially the haystacks! You did a wonderful job of this. Can't wait to see your next assignment!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:43 AM

      Good morning Celeste!
      I love Monet! The lights and darks and varied colors in the Haystack series are amazing. I saw them in Boston some years back!
      I am having a great time revisiting Monet and his friends!
      Thank you for visiting so often and writing such fine supportive words!
      Take care.
      Michael

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Hi Michael,
    I like what you did combining Claude's 2 paintings; the colours are a nice balance...it's always so humbling to learn from copying the masters. Sounds like your class is quite enjoyable, and experimenting is the order of the day... have fun with it!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:45 AM

      Good Day Sally!
      I am so glad you like my painting! I think the colors were the most fun! I am happy you noticed them! Especially the warms!
      My class is very enjoyable. We artists are very fortunate people.
      You are right about experimentation! You do it so well! I love your very creative art!
      Keep making great art Sally!
      Michael

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  4. Linda RothFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Great exercise painting from the masters! An eye opener. Your class sounds terrific and Claude would be impressed. The liberties you took, made the painting uniquely your own and your touch was a good one. The colors are wonderful. Happy painting Michael. Enjoy.

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:48 AM

      Hello My Art Buddy Linda!
      Always happy when I see your name on the comment form!
      It is a great exercise! I love trying to copy the varied colors of thick paint without making mud!
      Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. They mean so much to me! I love color! Don't we all!
      Happy painting to you also Linda!
      Love your blog!
      Michael

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  5. Wendy BarrettFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Michael,
    Your painting is absolutely Monetful! I love the light and colour you have captured.
    Wendy

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:56 AM

      Hello My Australian Art Buddy Wendy!
      I love the beautiful seascape you recently posted. I will write a comment today!
      Love MONETFUL! I am going to copy that expression but of course give you all the credit!
      I am happy you noticed the light and color. That is what I was trying to capture during the whole process!
      I forgot to shout out to your New Zealand neighbors to enjoy "Waitangi Day!"
      Michael

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  6. Joan TavolottFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Your colors are a little more subdued in this one. Nicely done!! Have a great day!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:57 AM

      Thank you Joan! I made an effort to change the colors on this one! I am glad you noticed!
      Thanks for your support! You have a great day also!
      Michael

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  7. SusanFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Love how you have interpreted Monet and made him your own. The colors are just fantastic and I know Claude would be applauding!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:01 AM

      Hello My Artist Buddy Susan!
      I am so very happy you like my little Monet challenge! I am glad you noticed the colors. I so very much enjoyed making them on my palette! Mostly right on the canvas! And occasionally mixed right on my apron. I think I will post a photo of my art apron. Looks like an old paint palette!
      Thanks again Susan!
      Michael

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  8. Shirley FachillaFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I had the opportunity to see all of Monet's haystacks together at the Monet exhibit at Chicago's Art Institute many years ago.
    I love your interpretation.

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:03 AM

      Hello Shirley!
      Good for you! Seeing all the Haystacks in one place is an awesome experience. "Wow!"comes to mind!
      I am so happy you like my work! Your art is fantastic!
      Thanks for dropping by and commenting! I really appreciate it!
      Michael

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  9. AMY H WHITEHOUSEFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    This is very cool. Are you working on a Masters in Fine Arts somewhere?

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    1. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:06 AM

      Hi Amy!
      So very happy that you dropped by! Thank you for your wonderful comment! "Very cool!" is a "Very cool!" way of describing my work! I appreciate that!
      No Masters Program! Love taking art classes as often as I can. Taking one at the museum is an over the top wonderful experience!
      I love your art!
      Paint on!
      Michael

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