tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post7737686410459798125..comments2023-09-10T03:50:46.292-04:00Comments on Deano's Den ( Gallery): The Good LifeDean H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-81146908650900059662010-02-03T07:09:03.682-05:002010-02-03T07:09:03.682-05:00Thanks, Autumn! Lol...he does remind me of James.Thanks, Autumn! Lol...he does remind me of James.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-69671405988084044952010-02-03T07:07:22.307-05:002010-02-03T07:07:22.307-05:00Hi, Celeste. Your Q..."what does Kevin MacPhe...Hi, Celeste. Your Q..."what does Kevin MacPherson have to do with this? does he paint from the monitor instead of printing the image on paper?"<br /><br />He is not known for painting from monitors. I just went to his site and viewed his great plein air alla prima work for inspiration.His style and use of color put me in the right mood for this particular painting.<br /><br />I like painting from the monitor because the colors are so much clearer than a printout. I can "pretend I'm right there doing an a plein air.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-41865974309543561182010-02-03T06:58:31.083-05:002010-02-03T06:58:31.083-05:00Edward...Thanks, my friend! That is a great song! ...Edward...Thanks, my friend! That is a great song! Even more...that was a great era for songs!Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-85784619279232728062010-02-03T06:55:54.846-05:002010-02-03T06:55:54.846-05:00You scared me for a minute there, Don! :)You scared me for a minute there, Don! :)Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-43853923676288864222010-02-03T06:54:59.803-05:002010-02-03T06:54:59.803-05:00I really like painting over a warm toned ground. A...I really like painting over a warm toned ground. Amen to "Aren't we all truly blessed...".Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-52703761744910200902010-02-03T06:52:22.550-05:002010-02-03T06:52:22.550-05:00Deb...Thank, Deb!Deb...Thank, Deb!Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-36597798774154598512010-02-02T17:05:22.043-05:002010-02-02T17:05:22.043-05:00nice Dean. It does look very alla prima.nice Dean. It does look very alla prima.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-4859364623794475642010-02-01T00:14:41.160-05:002010-02-01T00:14:41.160-05:00Beautifully done, Mr. Dean! I like how there are b...Beautifully done, Mr. Dean! I like how there are bits of orange showing here and there. I also love the title -- I think it really fits. Thanks for the blog link, by the way. I linked back to your blog too :)Faith Tehttp://www.artisticrealism.com/faithteblog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-35633041075809913602010-01-31T14:23:24.432-05:002010-01-31T14:23:24.432-05:00We DO like it. A very peaceful painting!We DO like it. A very peaceful painting!Marie Theronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873852756825147600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-28846182735645918962010-01-31T11:58:30.550-05:002010-01-31T11:58:30.550-05:00yes we are blessed indeed deano
looked like you en...yes we are blessed indeed deano<br />looked like you enjoyed painting this one too,it flows nicelyrob ijbemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181400742209221739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-49908555502117656362010-01-31T09:48:34.442-05:002010-01-31T09:48:34.442-05:00Hi Dean. I really like this piece. The subtlety ...Hi Dean. I really like this piece. The subtlety of colors and the idea behind it. This time of life can be very rewarding if we let it.Lokelani Forresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653502523287408543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-75248392675238685212010-01-31T09:10:11.142-05:002010-01-31T09:10:11.142-05:00Thank you, Ramona...I appreciate it. Please stop b...Thank you, Ramona...I appreciate it. Please stop back often.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-16082536941891309492010-01-31T09:07:30.785-05:002010-01-31T09:07:30.785-05:00Thanks, Liz...You are a morale booster! :)Thanks, Liz...You are a morale booster! :)Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-76647118248864040272010-01-31T09:03:24.774-05:002010-01-31T09:03:24.774-05:00Sheila...Thanks for remembering the Praying Soldie...Sheila...Thanks for remembering the Praying Soldier...It's one of my favorites also.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-8494149505496822882010-01-31T08:59:50.408-05:002010-01-31T08:59:50.408-05:00Thanks, Nora...I try to not take for granted how b...Thanks, Nora...I try to not take for granted how blessed I am to just be able to sit down and paint when I feel like it.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-39234485060013031352010-01-31T08:52:39.763-05:002010-01-31T08:52:39.763-05:00"No matter what we do in life if we do it wit..."No matter what we do in life if we do it with passion it will be the "good life"<br /><br />Well said, DominiqueDean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-79080166154434045862010-01-31T08:49:47.315-05:002010-01-31T08:49:47.315-05:00Hey, Saundra...Thanks for stopping in and the chee...Hey, Saundra...Thanks for stopping in and the cheering comment.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-76661279060536827542010-01-31T08:48:41.490-05:002010-01-31T08:48:41.490-05:00Thanks, Dana...I enjoyed the toning warms popping ...Thanks, Dana...I enjoyed the toning warms popping through...then I added a few warm strokes right at the last.Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-4950051819620734762010-01-31T07:09:52.002-05:002010-01-31T07:09:52.002-05:00A masterful job, Dean. I love the brushstrokes of...A masterful job, Dean. I love the brushstrokes of the scene this artist is seeing with his eyes...hints of trees...For some reason, I am also reminded of James Parker...possibly the hat the gent is wearing. What a fabulous feel this painting has!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-28025785063224996502010-01-31T02:03:52.012-05:002010-01-31T02:03:52.012-05:00okay now what does Kevin MacPherson have to do wit...okay now what does Kevin MacPherson have to do with this? does he paint from the monitor instead of printing the image on paper?<br />Whatever....you've done a really great job of this! :)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-28512322033767782972010-01-31T01:12:17.792-05:002010-01-31T01:12:17.792-05:00Fantastic painting, Dean! Love the brushwork and t...Fantastic painting, Dean! Love the brushwork and the title (also the name of a great song).Edward Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510689644324795248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-22173927976555493582010-01-31T00:48:16.449-05:002010-01-31T00:48:16.449-05:00Sorry, Dean. I don't like it at all...
I LOVE...Sorry, Dean. I don't like it at all...<br /><br />I LOVE IT!<br /><br />Great job. -Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-35437406171881392222010-01-30T21:46:18.109-05:002010-01-30T21:46:18.109-05:00Love your style, Dean! That orange ground works pe...Love your style, Dean! That orange ground works perfectly here. And really...aren't we truely blessed to be able to do what we love?Gwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-16411294923065194912010-01-30T21:32:29.692-05:002010-01-30T21:32:29.692-05:00I like it!I like it!Debra Keircehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391213568280558242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34574916.post-78916430433598564942010-01-30T19:14:41.516-05:002010-01-30T19:14:41.516-05:00Love your style and how you approach your pictures...Love your style and how you approach your pictures. Great art.Ramona Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028369963542994092noreply@blogger.com