tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.comments2023-04-04T03:51:21.515-04:00Helene Adamson ArtHelene Adamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-60144258417388100292021-03-08T21:07:52.149-05:002021-03-08T21:07:52.149-05:00Thank you so much, Hilda. Your latest portrait is ...Thank you so much, Hilda. Your latest portrait is wonderful too...even if you had to call on an old reference. Won't it be fabulous when we can paint fleshtones in the flesh?! Stay well meanwhile.🙋♀️Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-24612065720160399592021-03-08T18:51:31.339-05:002021-03-08T18:51:31.339-05:00This is a beautiful still life, Helene. LOVE the ...This is a beautiful still life, Helene. LOVE the colors on the grapes.....hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-46546825464903394462021-02-27T20:16:23.924-05:002021-02-27T20:16:23.924-05:00Thank you Julie, and thanks for reminding me that ...Thank you Julie, and thanks for reminding me that our blogs are worth keeping up. My production of paintings has slowed over the past few months, but I hope to remedy that soon. I always enjoy your blog posts, dear chum!Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-51356759777470624542021-02-27T00:22:22.614-05:002021-02-27T00:22:22.614-05:00It is great seeing this painting again. You really...It is great seeing this painting again. You really captured the light so beautifully. Glad to see you have linked your comment link back to your blog. Easy for me to stop by!<br />Have a great week my friend.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-31380506031812070782021-02-06T15:43:58.976-05:002021-02-06T15:43:58.976-05:00Hi Hilda, How lovely to hear from you. I've ju...Hi Hilda, How lovely to hear from you. I've just been catching up on your blog posts and will be going back to comment on your lovely work. I was saddened to hear you'd lost your little dog, but happy to see you've found another wee companion -- our dogs enrich our lives so much! Awfully pleased to know your keeping safe and well, and send warmest regards! Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-56093643080665562882021-02-05T12:22:15.497-05:002021-02-05T12:22:15.497-05:00Congratulations on the sale of this BEAUTIFUL pain...Congratulations on the sale of this BEAUTIFUL painting, Helene. Always wonderful to hear.<br />I still use my blog and I’m on Facebook as well posting my art. I enjoy FB but it was a bit too political but now it seems to be a little better! I’m glad to see you back!!!!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-17056086208824891542021-02-02T12:37:01.885-05:002021-02-02T12:37:01.885-05:00What a lovely compliment, David; thank you! Having...What a lovely compliment, David; thank you! Having started out painting portraits, I admit to being reluctant to try still lifes. Once I began, however, I was indeed hooked, and now happily paint objects as frequently as I paint people.<br /><br />Although I've neglected my blog recently, like you I follow Julie Ford Oliver and have often checked out your captivating posts after reading comments on Julie's page.Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-9290051350485163822021-02-02T06:48:39.808-05:002021-02-02T06:48:39.808-05:00It is when I see gorgeous works like this that I r...It is when I see gorgeous works like this that I realize why still life has been such a constant theme throughout the centuries. I am sure that the computer monitor does not do it justice, but I find it quite wonderful, I can tell you that.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-41004167943175135502020-08-29T23:51:10.680-04:002020-08-29T23:51:10.680-04:00Hi Helene - just popping in to thank you for the l...Hi Helene - just popping in to thank you for the lovely comment - you placed on my blog quite a while ago.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-81323965341141649572020-05-10T12:11:33.649-04:002020-05-10T12:11:33.649-04:00Hee, hee, thanjs, Julie! I think my woman-in-canoe...Hee, hee, thanjs, Julie! I think my woman-in-canoe painting was already done before the book cover, and the illustration clearly relates to the story. People in canoes are a popular image, relevant for both the Muskoka gallery that features my work as well as the Adirondack setting of Rick's book. Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-57474408038809000062020-05-04T18:28:35.062-04:002020-05-04T18:28:35.062-04:00How clever of him...I rather like knowing Rick des...How clever of him...I rather like knowing Rick designed it himself. Afterall, he has the location firmly in his mind and living with a painter like he does...the osmosis part kicks in. Which came first, your painting of the back of the woman in the canoe, or his cover?<br />Sending a delighted hug.<br /><br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-3044049804199022352020-05-02T10:08:45.162-04:002020-05-02T10:08:45.162-04:00Ha, ha, Julie! Trust you to be my best cheerleader...Ha, ha, Julie! Trust you to be my best cheerleader. Kidding aside, Rick is absolutely my biggest fan, and we did consider having me paint a cover image, and the publisher's designer also submitted concepts. In the end, however, Rick actually designed this himself which is perhaps most fitting after all. Thanks so much for your good wishes. Sending warmest hugs back to you!Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-89977860934414622092020-05-02T09:58:18.598-04:002020-05-02T09:58:18.598-04:00I admit to being very proud, Hilda, and thank you ...I admit to being very proud, Hilda, and thank you so much. By the way, I think your new horse painting is perfection! Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-31060337717140302312020-05-02T09:20:13.883-04:002020-05-02T09:20:13.883-04:00Uplifting ....it must be a great feeling in your h...Uplifting ....it must be a great feeling in your house for birth completed with delivery of a new extension of hubby's creation. I will not mutter anything about his demerit by not using your artwork on the cover...you could have painted a darn canoe and tree covered mountain so expertly and tweaked it in a app to look similar to what he used. I do like the cover by the way...just would have liked it more if ....oh well, he and I can have the talk for his next book!!! I sincerely wish him every success with this one.<br />Big Hugs!juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-54544477391882007782020-04-25T11:35:04.488-04:002020-04-25T11:35:04.488-04:00This is SO exciting, Helene!! Super Congratulatio...This is SO exciting, Helene!! Super Congratulations to your husband... you must be so proud. hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-7681207454901653842020-01-15T20:50:53.781-05:002020-01-15T20:50:53.781-05:00I am so pleased, Julie. Recommendations can be ris...I am so pleased, Julie. Recommendations can be risky since personal preferences vary to a great extent. That said, Cobra paints are certainly a highly-regarded, and my experience has reflected that. Thanks for letting me know.<br /><br />(BTW For anyone else following this commentary, I should make it clear I have no connection to Cobra or Royal Talens or Lukas Berlin. I have simply used and been pleased with their paint.)Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-65573569909010572912020-01-15T17:29:36.859-05:002020-01-15T17:29:36.859-05:00My friend got the Cobra and went online after you ...My friend got the Cobra and went online after you recommending their tutorials. She is a VERY happy camper so thank you Helene.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-84283546113458729262019-12-11T11:40:00.091-05:002019-12-11T11:40:00.091-05:00Thanks for the compliments, Julie! You are always ...Thanks for the compliments, Julie! You are always such a supportive chum. With respect to Cobra paints, I cannot find out what the binder is -- I suspect it is an industry secret -- but I understand that it is oil that has been re-formulated to make it water miscible. The result is that no turpentine, white spirits, or other solvents are required to thin the paint or clean brushes. Water can be used in lieu of turps to thin paints in early stages, and soap and water easily clean brushes. There are specially-formulated mediums that are also w-m, for all the usual layering and glazing an artist might require. Your friend can find lots of info and tutorials about Cobra online. Cobra paints can even be used in combination with conventional oils, and depending on the proportions, the resulting mixtures retain their water-miscible properties. There are other w-m paints made by Winsor & Newton (Artisan), Grumbacher (Max), Holbein (Duo Aqua), and Lukas (Berlin). I've not tried the Holbein, which are reputed to be excellent, but have used the others. My favorites are Cobra and Lukas Berlin. The latter dries faster and uses more "hues" in its pigments. Some artists prefer this in order to avoid potential cadmium and cobalt toxicity. Hope this is helpful, Julie! Hugs to you!💕Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-29206647027428662572019-12-11T11:19:09.121-05:002019-12-11T11:19:09.121-05:00Thank you for your kind words, Hilda. I've jus...Thank you for your kind words, Hilda. I've just paid a visit to your blog to catch up with what you've been doing. More beautifully executed portraits, I see! Lovely work, Hilda. As I commented on your post, you have my sympathy for your fasciitis. I understand it's a very painful condition, and I hope you soon have some relief. Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-8566598900938156392019-12-10T19:32:42.408-05:002019-12-10T19:32:42.408-05:00I can see why you wanted one for yourself. It is r...I can see why you wanted one for yourself. It is richly colored and beautifully painted. The brass looks especially great.<br />I will recommend your brand of paints to a friend who paints with those types of water-miscible oils. Whats is the binder...do you know?juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-15546446710562485292019-12-09T21:44:22.219-05:002019-12-09T21:44:22.219-05:00I hope you're feeling better, Helene! I'v...I hope you're feeling better, Helene! I've been slowing down a bit myself... I have plantar fasciitis and its so incredibly painful when I stand up and paint so I try to sit but I really find it difficult. lol <br />This still life painting is outstanding!!! I love everything especially the brass bowl! AMAZING.... hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-5662980934702669022019-09-12T14:42:46.640-04:002019-09-12T14:42:46.640-04:00Thank you, Jose Antonio. You are very kind.Thank you, Jose Antonio. You are very kind.Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-49224730237290475752019-09-12T14:26:31.768-04:002019-09-12T14:26:31.768-04:00Extraordinary works, very interesting blogs.
Congr...Extraordinary works, very interesting blogs.<br />Congratulations.<br />Greetings.José Antonio Sánchez Rumíhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16868955652525157795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-57512524526249074472019-08-03T10:44:02.201-04:002019-08-03T10:44:02.201-04:00Oh, thank you, Julie. I think you did comment pre...Oh, thank you, Julie. I think you did comment previously, possibly on Facebook. In any case, I win...twice the nice compliments from my talented chum!! <br />Love your beautiful birds -- and love even more that you're getting back to your prolific painterly self once again!! Yay.Helene Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652560365974237451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613998748016675456.post-23314406370264395542019-08-02T23:45:41.920-04:002019-08-02T23:45:41.920-04:00I thought I had commented on this a while ago ...i...I thought I had commented on this a while ago ...it is such a wonderful painting. The way you captured the atmosphere with color and values is amazing. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.com