I‘m one of you fans in IG. Very much enjoyed your article, I especially like getting to know a couple of Canadian artists. Very much enjoyed seeing Otto Roger, didn’t know him before. Wonderful work.
I deeply enjoyed reading your essay. Many of the works and artists you referenced are my favourites. I had not understood their relationship and use of the colour black. I’ve always noticed your use of the colour black or grey and now I know why. Thank you for this enlightening essay.
Harry, Thanks for this. One of the problems, if I can even call it that, both of these teachers were wonderful colorists in their own way; both well known and accepted artists. I guess I wasn't bold enough to go against their opinions. I remember trying it with each of them and getting strong reactions. Now I'm thinking of how much better an artist I might have been if I'd gone against the grain. I say this with a slight grin, but it may indeed be true.
Dec 2, 2023·edited Dec 4, 2023Liked by Harry Stooshinoff
What a powerful piece on the power of black. There wasn't a painting in the entire group that I didn't respond to with enthusiasm. Early on, one of my teachers was strongly dismissive of black. His reaction, if anyone used it, was close to being violent. I didn't use black. This carried over into my work. I always mixed my blacks; never used it/them directly from the tube. Why didn't I question this, rebel? Another of my instructors had a similar aversion to purple. I listened to his advice, as well. At some point, I abandoned the "no purple" stance. Leaving behind the "Never black" was harder. I still mostly mix Payne's grey with other dark colors, or put other dark colors together. I regret it. Instuctors have a strong influence on impressionable young minds.
Thank you, Debra....I'm glad you enjoyed it!
A wonderful collection of examples and artists! Thank you!
Hi Harry,
I‘m one of you fans in IG. Very much enjoyed your article, I especially like getting to know a couple of Canadian artists. Very much enjoyed seeing Otto Roger, didn’t know him before. Wonderful work.
Have a great Sunday and see you on IG.
I deeply enjoyed reading your essay. Many of the works and artists you referenced are my favourites. I had not understood their relationship and use of the colour black. I’ve always noticed your use of the colour black or grey and now I know why. Thank you for this enlightening essay.
Harry, Thanks for this. One of the problems, if I can even call it that, both of these teachers were wonderful colorists in their own way; both well known and accepted artists. I guess I wasn't bold enough to go against their opinions. I remember trying it with each of them and getting strong reactions. Now I'm thinking of how much better an artist I might have been if I'd gone against the grain. I say this with a slight grin, but it may indeed be true.
What a powerful piece on the power of black. There wasn't a painting in the entire group that I didn't respond to with enthusiasm. Early on, one of my teachers was strongly dismissive of black. His reaction, if anyone used it, was close to being violent. I didn't use black. This carried over into my work. I always mixed my blacks; never used it/them directly from the tube. Why didn't I question this, rebel? Another of my instructors had a similar aversion to purple. I listened to his advice, as well. At some point, I abandoned the "no purple" stance. Leaving behind the "Never black" was harder. I still mostly mix Payne's grey with other dark colors, or put other dark colors together. I regret it. Instuctors have a strong influence on impressionable young minds.
Shirley Gaines
Here is a link to the Otto Rogers studio designed by Siamak Hariri https://hariripontarini.com/projects/artists-studio/