tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post3358250480458960663..comments2024-02-12T12:57:42.772-08:00Comments on Art by Crystal Cook: Daily BreadCrystal Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-49866150168027666562010-12-04T05:59:11.802-08:002010-12-04T05:59:11.802-08:00Thanks Crystal for commenting on my blog because o...Thanks Crystal for commenting on my blog because of that I found yours. When I clicked in I was in awe at the main page painting. I just stared at it for a moment before I could move on to the blog content. Your art is so fresh and beautiful. I am so glad that I found your site.....Angela Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259497363075016359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-68054098107003733362010-11-28T08:14:31.731-08:002010-11-28T08:14:31.731-08:00Wow! This is so beautifully done. It really touche...Wow! This is so beautifully done. It really touches the soul and you can feel the peaceful moment.Leslie Lambert Redhead https://www.blogger.com/profile/18421003396799018798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-80745839385804114792010-11-22T13:57:50.860-08:002010-11-22T13:57:50.860-08:00gracias Crystal por tus comentarios en mi blog, la...gracias Crystal por tus comentarios en mi blog, la verdad es que son de un gran estimulo para mi.<br />gracias tambien por estos "paso a paso" con los cuales a la vez nos enseñas tu arte y tambien nos quedamos enamorados de tus pinturas.<br />saludos desde Sevilla, joseJose Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855690441782511581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-26727774410466050832010-11-22T07:45:59.246-08:002010-11-22T07:45:59.246-08:00Thank you SO much everyone for your kind and encou...Thank you SO much everyone for your kind and encouraging comments! Who has better blog readers than me?? No one, that's who. You guys are rock stars!! :)<br /><br />@ Sandra, <br />what I'd do differently is paint the shirt in alternating layers. One layer of warm yellows and pinks, then once that was dry I'd go back in with the cool blues and purples. It's tricky to keep the integrity of the blue if it gets too close to the yellow. I got really close to some nasty greens that I was not going for in a few areas. :) I largely painted the shirt wet in wet and I think I would have liked this layered approach a little better. <br /><br />@Kim, <br />Yes it is a gift! I just gave it to him yesterday and he seemed very pleased with it. :)Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-9535464302505203292010-11-22T06:03:09.628-08:002010-11-22T06:03:09.628-08:00Hi there Crystal!... I have much enjoyed my first ...Hi there Crystal!... I have much enjoyed my first (but certainly) not last to your wonder-filled site!<br /><br />Aside from your very exceptional portrait work... your writing style has a unique, compelling quality as well.<br /><br />In reading and looking through the information and images that "You" have shared... "I" find numerous interasections ...beyond the obvious passion for painting and writing.<br /><br />It is wonderful to discover and cultivate new friendships... over distance that inspire and encourage us as artists and people.<br /><br />Just an insightful guess... but Utah plus your Monson quote... perhaps reveals the core of your spiritual life and Self might point to another "connection" in our lives.<br /><br />Though "I" am no longer a practising Mormon... I was raised in the Mormon faith... and to this day embrace many of its teachings... Particularly the importance of Family.<br /><br />"I" am the product of that upbringing and am better by far... for it!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />Bruce<br /><br />PS "The Lord works... mysterious ways" (MY Mom).... does He not!!!Bruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-67170625852714647862010-11-21T22:26:02.020-08:002010-11-21T22:26:02.020-08:00Its a pleasure looking at your work Crystal.The li...Its a pleasure looking at your work Crystal.The light on the folds of shirt is so perfect!Loved it.<br />Thanks for your visit and comment on my blog I highly appreciate it.yashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314555047328149752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-51932811392803967932010-11-19T20:58:24.380-08:002010-11-19T20:58:24.380-08:00Splendid work. The way you have captured the shirt...Splendid work. The way you have captured the shirt & reflections on the table is amazing.Dhiraj Deka (D.D)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04730541666118331401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-12932134835304645952010-11-19T00:21:33.308-08:002010-11-19T00:21:33.308-08:00Wonderful painting, love the glowing colors in the...Wonderful painting, love the glowing colors in the shirt and table. The folds in the shirt are fantastic.Susan Lileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14406571118819598593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-23111731997462163602010-11-18T19:59:35.065-08:002010-11-18T19:59:35.065-08:00First of all, that's a great quote. Secondly, ...First of all, that's a great quote. Secondly, I can't believe the glow you got on his shirt and skin. Wow, wow, wow! Is this a gift?<br />And lastly...Yay! I really look forward to seeing what you're going to do! I sense greatness.Kim Rempelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010163424578410675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-41728617347035071022010-11-18T12:53:44.541-08:002010-11-18T12:53:44.541-08:00This is great, Crystal! It's beautiful. I love...This is great, Crystal! It's beautiful. I love your paintings!Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-16806898742880007892010-11-18T11:56:42.432-08:002010-11-18T11:56:42.432-08:00The painting has a definite sense of the man's...The painting has a definite sense of the man's intensity while reading. The colours you have used throughout lighten what could have been an overly "moody" piece without taking away from the seriousness of your subject. Good job on a difficult piece. I always find men in ordinary white shirts with a tie, or wearing a suit, to be among the hardest types of subjects to make interesting!Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-71501662189320497612010-11-18T05:27:30.742-08:002010-11-18T05:27:30.742-08:00Ain't it weird how it's often easier to pa...Ain't it weird how it's often easier to paint for strangers Crystal? But in the end you nailed it, I'm in love with that shirt and book, can't stop drooling at that dance of colors, great work :)Teresa Palomar Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923138524590902050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-48222290573192356132010-11-18T03:01:37.871-08:002010-11-18T03:01:37.871-08:00I love to see each stage of a painting. It's a...I love to see each stage of a painting. It's a huge help for learners like me :0)<br />Gosh - what can I say about this one? I love everything about it! The pages of the book he is reading, the reflections in the desk, the beautiful colours in the white of his shirt and I can almost feel the silkiness of his tie. It is just SO clever!<br />I do have a question - You say that you know what you would do differently if you painted this again... Well, I am interested to know what that is???Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-50066746524602011292010-11-18T01:03:07.989-08:002010-11-18T01:03:07.989-08:00Beautiful Crystal, love the colours youve got in t...Beautiful Crystal, love the colours youve got in the shirt! I would love to see your interpretation of a tiger))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326239573663689576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-42522549729988685682010-11-17T21:34:09.085-08:002010-11-17T21:34:09.085-08:00This is a fantastic work. Your friend seems lost i...This is a fantastic work. Your friend seems lost in his work. And then his shirt, the table top etc etc etc are just so brilliant.Prabalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703772124348402439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-10904930266881660112010-11-17T19:18:38.601-08:002010-11-17T19:18:38.601-08:00Crystal, this is wonderful, I am most drawn to the...Crystal, this is wonderful, I am most drawn to the hand on the bible, love to see the work in progress, and how you get to the finished painting.Maria's Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933010858201618312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-5704552340540081442010-11-17T18:38:38.612-08:002010-11-17T18:38:38.612-08:00Wonderful! That white shirt is amazing!Wonderful! That white shirt is amazing!Virginia Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135585280436374598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-45135385161876271792010-11-17T17:57:03.793-08:002010-11-17T17:57:03.793-08:00Absolutely wonderful, Crystal. He will love it, I&...Absolutely wonderful, Crystal. He will love it, I'm sure.Carol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-49556366449069851562010-11-17T16:47:04.992-08:002010-11-17T16:47:04.992-08:00Beautiful painting. Wonderful blog. Thanks for vis...Beautiful painting. Wonderful blog. Thanks for visiting mine.Karen Brusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916969404160852607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-37277710814588545412010-11-17T16:21:17.468-08:002010-11-17T16:21:17.468-08:00stunning lights, glowing whites, warm skin tones a...stunning lights, glowing whites, warm skin tones as well the desk and cool background--perfect combination! Bravo :) Love it!!!Meera Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578893085543656099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-53070348210067627112010-11-17T16:18:07.433-08:002010-11-17T16:18:07.433-08:00Crystal it is a beautiful portrait. You have such...Crystal it is a beautiful portrait. You have such wonderful reflections and colors working in this painting. Fantastic job:)Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-90458183910768084312010-11-17T16:12:16.263-08:002010-11-17T16:12:16.263-08:00The complementary colors in the shirt really draw ...The complementary colors in the shirt really draw my eye and add depth from stage 2. Nice work!Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-63692081927701028082010-11-17T16:09:08.144-08:002010-11-17T16:09:08.144-08:00Very strong painitng. The desk gives off a rich gl...Very strong painitng. The desk gives off a rich glow complimenting the white shirt nicely. Love the title too.Brodie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211356564335983749noreply@blogger.com