tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post1477196627438256249..comments2024-02-12T12:57:42.772-08:00Comments on Art by Crystal Cook: Finished works Friday, and photo tips for your artworkCrystal Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-22660855143420768842010-07-27T04:17:39.813-07:002010-07-27T04:17:39.813-07:00Nice painting of your grandfather Crystal and some...Nice painting of your grandfather Crystal and something to remember him by. Although you probably painted this from a photo, paintings are much more special than photos, so this is something special of someone special._Frankb10https://www.blogger.com/profile/18151551321981740679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-66063747948278281772010-07-25T23:44:56.716-07:002010-07-25T23:44:56.716-07:00What an endearing portrait Crystal, he looks like ...What an endearing portrait Crystal, he looks like he was a wonderful person and you have captured that essence! A wonderful memory to have and pass down to your children.<br /><br />Thanks for your tips on photographing....I was going to mention the tripod too! I find you get a crisp clear shot every time!<br /><br />Lovely blog post!<br /><br />Happy painting!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04704902471416004332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-18140756360477126692010-07-25T05:11:16.090-07:002010-07-25T05:11:16.090-07:00Its such a awesome thing that you got to spend so ...Its such a awesome thing that you got to spend so much time with with grand parents and were so close to them. And of course a very nice portrait. The quickness has given it good fluidity. But the emotions behind it make it such a great work.Prabalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703772124348402439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-22399667132182321692010-07-24T12:39:16.373-07:002010-07-24T12:39:16.373-07:00Grandpa face looks full of life, love and laughter...Grandpa face looks full of life, love and laughter Crystal. As long as you carry him in your heart he will never be gone. <br /><br />Thanks for the tips .. all advice gratefully received! :)Ingrid Ormestadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252227054094379632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-27935047737510778712010-07-24T11:56:49.559-07:002010-07-24T11:56:49.559-07:00I do, so love this painting Crystal - He looks ful...I do, so love this painting Crystal - He looks full of beans! A real chirpy chap! And I love the red cap!<br />These photography tips are really helpful. Thank you for sharing them! Most of my artwork is too big for my scanner so I have to photograph it. I also think it's important to photograph in daylight so that the image is as true to the real thing as possible and the colours aren't affected.:0)Sandrahttp://www.sketch-mad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-42670110469476576912010-07-23T21:29:06.422-07:002010-07-23T21:29:06.422-07:00This is a wonderful portrait to remember your Gran...This is a wonderful portrait to remember your Grandpa, which can be past down to the children. Will try the camera compensation button, thanks for the info.Susan Lileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14406571118819598593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-72535854971125337092010-07-23T20:47:14.259-07:002010-07-23T20:47:14.259-07:00Hi Crystal,
Thank you so much for your trick...it&...Hi Crystal,<br />Thank you so much for your trick...it's very nice to learn!<br />I would have to translate it thoroughly more because I maybe understand just little in english...<br />All above, this portrait is very nice...and I think it's a wonderful tribute to your grandpa...<br />Lovely work, Crystal!Nureeya Panichnokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807830028223493361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-89142367658358650332010-07-23T15:35:51.104-07:002010-07-23T15:35:51.104-07:00I love it Crystal! I've painted a tribute to ...I love it Crystal! I've painted a tribute to my Grandpa also. It's a great way to keep their memory alive. The expression you captured in your portrait makes me feel like I know him.Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-9479932955980492592010-07-23T12:17:29.458-07:002010-07-23T12:17:29.458-07:00Very touching, emotional work of your grandpa - wh...Very touching, emotional work of your grandpa - what a great thing to leave your children to pass down to their children! I did a portrait of my grandparents years ago and it now hangs in a family member's house and is very much loved. As for your photo tips, they are right on. I don't have (and can't afford right now) a DSLR. I bought a Canon G2 ten years ago (for an outrageous sum at the time!) but it has served me well. I take all my shots with it. Taking pics around noon time, in open shade is what I strive for. I have tried setting up special floodlights, getting the light meter readings, etc, using my film SLR camera, and never, never, NEVER got decent results. Natural light, not too bright, but very even is what works every time. I hope to get the new Canon Tli at some point soon...I always research this stuff before buying anything that costs serious money. It seems to have most of the features I am looking for, although I will miss having the swivel screen (my G2 has it); it is on the Nikon but I don't like the Nikon for other reasons. Oh yes, one more suggestion, put the camera on a tripod to take shots of art work to be sure of a "square" set for the shot and no wiggling.<br />I crop out the extraneous stuff on my iPhoto program.Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-6022100743539100122010-07-23T10:36:18.515-07:002010-07-23T10:36:18.515-07:00Hello Crystal. Your Grandpa exudes joy in your pa...Hello Crystal. Your Grandpa exudes joy in your painting. Bet he was like that all the time. You've done a wonderful job with this painting. Thanks for the tips. I do have quite a time trying to get the right photo of my artwork. I'll try some of these tip next time. You're a dear!Carol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-61216234312523354352010-07-23T09:53:15.419-07:002010-07-23T09:53:15.419-07:00I always wondered how you captured your artwork so...I always wondered how you captured your artwork so well when you post it digitally; now I know. I love the portrait of your Grandpa, it really looks like you captured his kind spirit.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118951467821396698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-38295522747955409932010-07-23T09:33:40.050-07:002010-07-23T09:33:40.050-07:00It's a sweet portrait you have painted of your...It's a sweet portrait you have painted of your Grandpa. Art can be pretty therapeutic.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your photo tips. You're lucky to have a nice big window in which the sun shines for your still lifes and models.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620567824053048243noreply@blogger.com