Comments on: Édouard Manet’s Pastel Painting – “George Moore” – Audacious And Enduring

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:45:20 +0000

Thanks Genie! It’s my reward to hear your words – that you’ve learnt something and see things a wee bit differently from before reading the post. Awesome!!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:44:10 +0000

In reply to Dora. That's GREAT Dora!!

By: Genie Geer

Genie Geer — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:53:57 +0000

WOW! What everybody said! Your critiques are priceless. I always learn something, and often feel validated by the choices I make. I learn from you, from the artists featured, and from your followers. Expressive, intuitive styling appeals to me most; but It’s not an easy one. There’s a fine line between amateurish and inspired! I was thrilled to read about Manet’s process. Thank you sharing, Gail!

By: Dora

Dora — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:13:24 +0000

Thanks, that’s a great help for me !!!!!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:37:24 +0000

In reply to Linda E Green. Ahhh Linda - lucky you! Thank you for so perfectly describing your encounter with this painting at the Met. I knew I wanted to see it before but now more than ever! Must get to New York!! Thank you too for adding another dimension to the painting.

By: Linda E Green

Linda E Green — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:47:03 +0000

Thanks for this detailed walk through this portrait and your connection to it through your precious book. I remember seeing this at the Metropolitan. It drew me from across the room and when I got up close, my jaw dropped at the looseness and showing canvas. I was shocked it was pastel. All the things you mention make this potrait stand in such contrast to the fussy overly detailed ones in the room. And the lines of the shocks of hair, eyes, nose ,mouth and cravat give it a cruciform structure!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 22:29:29 +0000

In reply to Elaine Benevides. LOVE that you are sometimes speechless after blog reading Elaine!! HUGE compliment :-)

By: Elaine Benevides

Elaine Benevides — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 02:32:45 +0000

Gail –
I’m often left speechless after reading your blogs. Maybe because I’m a newbie; who knows? Oftentimes, your analysis of a painting resonates in me through emotion rather than in thought. Thanks again for such a taken-aback experience. Looking forward to next week’s!
Elaine

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 22:50:04 +0000

In reply to Marina.

Marina thank you so much for your enthusiasm and very kind words – enough to make me blush! It’s so rewarding for me to know I’m reaching people like to over the world and helping in a positive and effective way. Truly makes me happy!!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 22:45:49 +0000

In reply to Tim Hardy. What a fabulous find - a reward for your work for the charity book fair Tim! And yes, the book is all in black and white (except the one colour reproduction) but many of the paintings are in public collections (as listed in the back) and are available for viewing online. Of course, as I said, mine has huge sentimental value! Anyway, glad the post is making you look a bit more closely at the one of George Moore. I do love some of Manet's pastel portraits of women even in black and white. I also like the sprinkling of simple sketches through the book.