The Reluctant Impressionist


	The Reluctant Impressionist

debbyski

3-27-2009 8:13 AM

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3-29-2009 11:23 AM

cabanaben

I love the way his paintings have great detail, the person or persons are the focal point in each one; but one is still compelled to soak in the background detail because after viewing one can not describe the person or persons without describing the setting. Detail is given to the body, the action the body is taking; but not the face. Did you see Ricki in the flower garden painting? I love this artist's work.

3-29-2009 12:13 PM

tanyamm

These are the types (styles) of painting I like. They almost have a photographic angle.

3-29-2009 1:48 PM

debbyski

Did you see Ricki in the flower garden painting?

YES!!!

3-29-2009 8:47 PM

masbury

Wow you have a wide set of interests!

3-30-2009 1:58 AM

debbyski

Me??

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