tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post3446267472749682368..comments2024-03-22T12:57:58.741+00:00Comments on Keith Tilley Art: The value of keeping sketchbooksKeith Tilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-85406235254551570142015-02-19T23:37:57.055+00:002015-02-19T23:37:57.055+00:00Thank you Jean. Yes watercolour is ideal for atmos...Thank you Jean. Yes watercolour is ideal for atmospheric paintings isn't it.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-45278874265786986112015-02-19T23:17:09.000+00:002015-02-19T23:17:09.000+00:00Both paintings have very different moods. The old...Both paintings have very different moods. The older one is reminiscent of more brooding weather. I like atmospheric watercolors and you certainly achieved that with both of these.<br />Jean Lurssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624620130303451599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-4958411783767235802014-10-17T10:24:12.617+01:002014-10-17T10:24:12.617+01:00I think I was able to express my feelings in the f...I think I was able to express my feelings in the first painting, Diane, but I was probably frustrated by my abilities with watercolour at the time.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-7350654691197006052014-10-16T12:13:16.328+01:002014-10-16T12:13:16.328+01:00I agree that sketchbooks are invaluable, Keith; th...I agree that sketchbooks are invaluable, Keith; they are, after all, so spontaneous. It was interesting to see the difference in execution (with a twenty-five year gap). I am more drawn to the second painting; however, when you did the first painting, I am sure that it was expressing what you wanted to express just then...Dianehttp://the-spaceinbetween.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-75850871035400393772014-10-16T10:03:56.244+01:002014-10-16T10:03:56.244+01:00Hi Caroline, yes I agree that sketches are much mo...Hi Caroline, yes I agree that sketches are much more personal than finished paintings.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-18906283629779845382014-10-13T22:54:41.572+01:002014-10-13T22:54:41.572+01:00Hi Keith, enjoyed reading your post and how you lo...Hi Keith, enjoyed reading your post and how you look back on the past years to when you discovered your drawing of Arran. Drawings do hold many memories and can really take you back in time often much more than a finished painting. Your works are full of atmosphere and are beautifully crafted.Caroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-28123469497890083642014-10-11T10:20:50.874+01:002014-10-11T10:20:50.874+01:00Hi BJ, yes it's a long journey, but you're...Hi BJ, yes it's a long journey, but you're definitely getting somewhere. Sketchbooks are a great way of practising as well: when we know that something is just a sketch, we are far less inhibited.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-35126848097212755322014-10-11T10:16:19.433+01:002014-10-11T10:16:19.433+01:00Hi Bruce, it always fascinates me how much I can r...Hi Bruce, it always fascinates me how much I can remember by looking at a sketch. It shows just how valuable it is to work in front of the subject. Thanks for your visit.<br /><br />All the best,<br />KeithKeith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-73016118844801515912014-10-11T10:12:23.616+01:002014-10-11T10:12:23.616+01:00Thanks Rob, I think the latest painting does look ...Thanks Rob, I think the latest painting does look more subtle and less heavy-handed.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-40027515508521048472014-10-10T13:15:53.883+01:002014-10-10T13:15:53.883+01:00Keith, this is so interesting to see how the span ...Keith, this is so interesting to see how the span of all those years has taken you to where you are now.<br />I see the value of sketchbooks, . It's no wonder your work is so amazing... <br />.Me? I just have 25 years worth of watercolors, LOL ! my first being in 1987. but I can say there is improvement.. so it was not all for naught. <br />my best, Barbra Joan. and thanks for the visit ... I so appreciate it. <br /><br />Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-30550528310020087962014-10-10T10:33:43.903+01:002014-10-10T10:33:43.903+01:00Good morning Keith!... Enjoyed your interesting ba...Good morning Keith!... Enjoyed your interesting back trekking this morning! Interesting to note that your colour memory continues to support the impressions of your original experiences.<br /><br />All are truly representative of your unique water colour mastery! Bravo... and thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Good fall Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-81778734511293285642014-10-10T08:02:04.257+01:002014-10-10T08:02:04.257+01:00Interesting post Keith! I like both paintings but ...Interesting post Keith! I like both paintings but the newer one is more subtle and harmonious, as well as using more colour. I love the way you've lost the top of the mountain without being too overt about it. Beautiful!Rob Wigham Watercolourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462678669809493116noreply@blogger.com