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Friday, 13 May 2011

Show me the Monet..... (comment on the show)

<sweeps past Freud>


I've been thoroughly enjoying this wonderful programme and have laughed till tears were tripping down my face at some of the expressions (I'd love to explain my theories in para linguistics, 3 independent and unconsciously corroborating examples) and my conclusions from their comments etc during the show today).


I'd also love to be able to examine one or two of the paintings that have so far been produced by aspiring artists. As an amateur artist myself, it fascinates me being able to understand how a painter was thinking with each brush stroked in oils on a canvas.


So impressed with the ladle 'painting' ... but I would like to have a huge magnifying glass to enjoy what I believe is on the 'label' and surrounding reflections both top and bottom.... otherwise I won't ever know whether it was 'Me' or 'Ha' on the left cheek (right as you're facing).


How amazing to be able to produce such intricate and complex patterns in miniature on a scale that's unlikely to ever be appreciated and then so modest and not point it out to the panel. What size brush did he use for that area... anyone know?


I've only been painting for a year now (well... a few months over), how many years does it take to learn how to produce miniature marvels like that?!


Thanks to all of the panel, for the laughter and informative intellectual discussions.... so highly entertaining and much enjoyed!