tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918321671940271866.post5797577711919654561..comments2024-03-06T02:01:15.755-08:00Comments on James M Coulter: FOREST PATCHWORKJames M. Coulterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894621051265162765noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918321671940271866.post-24316528803323558022012-07-06T13:17:45.589-07:002012-07-06T13:17:45.589-07:00I really appreciated your expressing your thoughts...I really appreciated your expressing your thoughts about painting outside. It is exactly how it feels for me. I just love being out there with the plants, animals and weather for that stretch of time. And the poetic quality of a plein air piece as opposed to studio work. I never thought of it that way but it seems so true, at least in my paintings.<br />You chose a really appealing color palette. Fresh and lovely.Euphemia Wesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485802034085196692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918321671940271866.post-85897266613264420562012-07-04T11:47:23.819-07:002012-07-04T11:47:23.819-07:00Great posting. Lots of good information reminding ...Great posting. Lots of good information reminding me of the importance of painting directly from nature. I really like the comment about how connected you feel while painting, how much "in the moment", a state of mind that can be elusive.<br />Great painting. I like the purple shadows, yellow ground and great value range.<br />Inspiring all round.Shelley Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100257353312695070noreply@blogger.com