Recent content by Bartc

I use FB, though no love for Meta and its owner. Don't see how you would transfer this format, however. There are chats you can attach to a group I see, and they slow down loading in older systems. Not at all sure if something like the forums is possible. Not sure FB is the best bet, but...

I'm in.

Even when humbled, I've learned something from you and Ayin. First, my gratitude for doing this. As an organizer I know how much it takes behind the scenes. Second, I do hope someone will take the reins.

Was just given a set as a gift. Became interested from YT videos, but haven't tried them yet. Watercolor is an easy and pleasant medium for me, though I'm not much of a wet on wet painter. Sumi-e was how I first learned to brush. Gouache seems to buffalo me for some reason, though acrylics and...

Thanks! That sounds exactly the same. It's a scam for sure.

Had started to do that and stopped. Wasn't sure my questions were good enough to smoke them out. What questions do you use? I did use some about commission.

Skeptical about a request via my website for a commission. The person "adores" my style, but is actually vague about it. There are some pink flags, but no bright red ones just yet. Stopped myself from responding. Yes, a commission to do a portrait would be nice, but there's very little on my...

Shaking it up a bit for my group and myself.

Agreed.

Not the way I work, unfortunately. The inspiration was then, not now.

Unfortunately a scan lacks the subtlety of the original. I don't copy. Not even my own stuff. Alla prima or bust.

Yes, I do. These take no more than 30=35 minutes to do. Sadly, the painting fell off my mantle and the puppy ate it. Seriously. I am so bummed!!!!:(

Three quickies today at Courthouse Square in Redwood City, CA. Theater 5x7"; Broadway 7x5"; painter at holiday decorated light pole 4x10", all watercolor and ink on paper. B. Charlow 2025.

Then we're likely to disagree on a definition of art. It's art, my friend, just not solely for esthetic use. I think your definition of art is too limited. And at this point I'm going to exit this thread for that reason.

Where's you get that first notion? Nobody knows what it was considered. But consider that it was done for esthetics, not survival, and it was done with skill, effort and intent and you have "art" by any definition. Art can be spiritual and religious, but it's still art. Art can be instructive...