tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post821146648135331551..comments2023-12-30T00:24:08.084-08:00Comments on Gatepost Pictures: Monk Bar - YorkGatepost productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-32759821748483332492012-05-31T01:44:38.717-07:002012-05-31T01:44:38.717-07:00I'll try to photograph it on the drawing board...I'll try to photograph it on the drawing board, Celeste.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-80225833984406447362012-05-31T01:43:15.285-07:002012-05-31T01:43:15.285-07:00Thank you, Susan. I can't help thinking an, &q...Thank you, Susan. I can't help thinking an, "imprisoned freeman" does seem a contradiction in terms :0) I'm still trying to find out (beyond slavery) what a freeman is.<br /><br />Celeste suggests, below, that a WIP might be in order ... I'll try to photograph the monster/minster on the drawing boardGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-71857269628396083562012-05-30T19:26:59.928-07:002012-05-30T19:26:59.928-07:00can we see an in-progress shot of the Minster (&qu...can we see an in-progress shot of the Minster ("gulp")? would love to see how it is coming along. Thinking you will do a bang-up job of it!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-21181981825105929292012-05-30T11:29:16.790-07:002012-05-30T11:29:16.790-07:00Monk Bar is so hauntingly beautiful as recreated w...Monk Bar is so hauntingly beautiful as recreated with your precise pen strokes! Priscilla is a masterful touch as she adds a wonderful feeling of perspective. I do believe one of those imprisoned freemen are leering at her through the crosscut openings in the tower!<br />After studying the photo of the Minister - I wish you lots of patience and fortitude - he is daunting!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-31725493254977105852012-05-30T00:01:17.353-07:002012-05-30T00:01:17.353-07:00Thanks for the kind comments.
I tend to break all...Thanks for the kind comments.<br /><br />I tend to break all the rules, John. I do very little cross or vertical hatching. My 'shadows' are usually all fine horizontal with free hand bold edges that aren't (I hope)always apparent but give a '3D' effect. I'm drawing York Minster, a large drawing, where the shading is totally different to here...the pen takes over and I follow: I tend to draw 'by ear' and not to the musical score :0)Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-15594248627350263022012-05-29T23:54:04.473-07:002012-05-29T23:54:04.473-07:00Thank you for your comment Floriana, I'm glad ...Thank you for your comment Floriana, I'm glad you liked Monk Bar. I am sorry to hear of the earthquakes in Italy, I hope you and yours are all safe and wellGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-36405857623597235762012-05-29T14:54:28.158-07:002012-05-29T14:54:28.158-07:00Ciao John, i tuoi disegni sono sempre perfetti e t...Ciao John, i tuoi disegni sono sempre perfetti e trasportano in atmosfere ben diverse dall'oggi: il che è interessante e bene...<br />Queste pietre sembrano così solide e proprio oggi che in Italia ci sono stati altri terremoti il confronto è immediato!<br />Forse non c'è molta relazione, ma così mi ha ispirato...<br />Ciao, ciao, a presto, FlorianaFloriana Quainihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029295442736805564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-79150099605556963032012-05-29T14:30:57.373-07:002012-05-29T14:30:57.373-07:00John, this a brilliant drawing. May I ask how you&...John, this a brilliant drawing. May I ask how you've drawn the shadow area's as I can't tell from this scale of image? Is it just a case of fine horizontal hatching? Great work. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-11576735699639555572012-05-26T13:53:08.807-07:002012-05-26T13:53:08.807-07:00Thanks Kathryn. I asked Pat why she was keen on Pr...Thanks Kathryn. I asked Pat why she was keen on Prescilla, and she said it's because York is haunted: when people ask who the little girl is ... Pat said she will reply, "Which little girl? She wasn't there earlier!"Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-51686383187188814892012-05-26T13:49:29.895-07:002012-05-26T13:49:29.895-07:00Thank you Sandra. Precilla has started asking for ...Thank you Sandra. Precilla has started asking for pocket money!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-77156192703854197322012-05-26T12:56:18.461-07:002012-05-26T12:56:18.461-07:00It's wonderful John! And apart from the amazin...It's wonderful John! And apart from the amazingly detailed stonework, which you are the master of, Precilla brings in some life - Perfect!! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-13819033708204373062012-05-26T08:03:47.438-07:002012-05-26T08:03:47.438-07:00Ahhh ... yes, enlarging did make it really come ou...Ahhh ... yes, enlarging did make it really come out on the paper. It's an amazing piece, John. To my eye, you have just the right "amount" of shadow and detail. I hate to be a poop, but I don't know if Priscilla adds anything right now; however she will certainly be a connection between all your sketches of York.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-18361502104589690122012-05-26T07:16:30.168-07:002012-05-26T07:16:30.168-07:00Haha, I respond to anything with an "M":...Haha, I respond to anything with an "M":-) Minn works well. I have a very creative mom, and she made up my name using letters from her own and my grandmother's names:-) Thanks for visiting! I'll be back here as well:-)minnemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672809552936996783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-87520558859028337882012-05-26T05:13:03.081-07:002012-05-26T05:13:03.081-07:00Not sure what to call you, Minn! but thanks for dr...Not sure what to call you, Minn! but thanks for dropping by and joining up! I've just seen your blog - your artwork is deliciously original and excitingGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-32763184773545015162012-05-26T05:03:31.486-07:002012-05-26T05:03:31.486-07:00I'm very flattered that you like my work at al...I'm very flattered that you like my work at all, Celeste, I'm always a bit surprised that anyone likes it comes to that.<br /><br />The York Minster is going to be the big test though ... I started it yesterdayGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-31247713659961142942012-05-26T05:00:28.357-07:002012-05-26T05:00:28.357-07:00Thanks Crystal - too kind. I'm glad you like t...Thanks Crystal - too kind. I'm glad you like the addition to the family.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-46549803619727709952012-05-26T04:58:59.117-07:002012-05-26T04:58:59.117-07:00Thanks Cris - I'm glad you approve. I'm a ...Thanks Cris - I'm glad you approve. I'm a 'A' type who tends to be impatient, so these drawings and me are the antithesis of Job :0)Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-46628896129160513222012-05-26T04:56:12.910-07:002012-05-26T04:56:12.910-07:00Glad you liked it, Judy, and you approve of the ne...Glad you liked it, Judy, and you approve of the new family member :0)Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-76747888517874085012012-05-26T04:54:24.701-07:002012-05-26T04:54:24.701-07:00Thanks Hilda - It's the sort of piece than be ...Thanks Hilda - It's the sort of piece than be flat and boring - which is why I drew it very dark, but most of the darkness disappears on the blog. The original I'm very happy withGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-32103367704060681982012-05-26T04:46:58.139-07:002012-05-26T04:46:58.139-07:00Thank you, Rita. York is the most haunted city in ...Thank you, Rita. York is the most haunted city in Britain! We have a 'show' for two days here in November, in St. Williams College, which is haunted by a 17th Century murderer :0)Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-79703136651764449522012-05-25T21:00:19.684-07:002012-05-25T21:00:19.684-07:00I remember once you wrote a comment on my blog tha...I remember once you wrote a comment on my blog that my type of paintings aren't usually your thing..but that you liked my work. Well, now I must say the same! I am not usually very drawn to pen and ink or intricate drawings...HOWEVER, I do love YOURS! I agree with Pat, Priscilla must stay. She may be a great deal of the reason why I completely love and admire this (ok, along with the fantastic turrets!)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-46418177818592145382012-05-25T20:43:25.072-07:002012-05-25T20:43:25.072-07:00John every single time I see one of your drawings ...John every single time I see one of your drawings I'm left speechless. This is so amazingly well done, such depth of feeling. Truly the work of a master. And I agree with Pat, Priscilla should be in every piece. :)Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-53949676301849541212012-05-25T18:48:11.440-07:002012-05-25T18:48:11.440-07:00Words fail me in saying how wonderful this is. Awe...Words fail me in saying how wonderful this is. Awesome, impressive, comes to mind. A host more.. You must have the patience of Job!!Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-10960628214903732652012-05-25T18:05:13.303-07:002012-05-25T18:05:13.303-07:00Wow! John...this is such a difficult piece but of...Wow! John...this is such a difficult piece but of course, you aced it. Wonderful details and you captured the depth so well. I love this piece. Congratulations.hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-3950605810862456692012-05-25T17:51:42.062-07:002012-05-25T17:51:42.062-07:00Your work is very impressive - especially your use...Your work is very impressive - especially your use of light and shadows. Found you through L.W Roth's site.minnemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672809552936996783noreply@blogger.com