If I were a painter
My knife’s edge would glimmer with life
And lost in a canvass of white
Its spectre would carve
Only you.
A palette of shadows:
Burnt umber will blend with your soul,
Through darkness will seek earthly light
Enthral in my chase
And subdue
Time’s quickening tempo.
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This poem was inspired by Sergey Gusev’s portrait painting tutorial “How To Paint Like Old Masters.”
In this video tutorial I will show how to paint a man’s portrait using colours of old painters: ochre, umber, ultramarine and white.
I am using a knife only. I blend colours on the palette and paint the portrait using my palette knifes of different sizes,
Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel – new portrait paintings are coming in a few days!
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Bob Ross was an awesome painter with an awesome afro.
If I were a painter I would be like Bob, just no afro.
A painter with happy clouds I see.
LoL.
He does happy trees also!
Actually he’s deceased now. He was on PBS for many years and is truly missed.
I am sorry to hear that. He seems like a joyful presence.
He is.
Truly fun to watch.
That was a powerful use of words, vic!
I wish I had Sergey’s talent with the palette, but since mine has only words… Thank you.
Visual loveliness, Vic.
I created while watching the painter bring life to his canvass and listening to the classical music accompanying his journey. I could not help but be inspired. Thank you, Susan.
OOhhh! thanks for sharing! Going to watch the Sergey video (Have already done a few Bob Ross’s!) Gail
I was so pleased that you enjoyed the tutorial. It is a delight, isn’t it? The music he chose is rather wonderful too.
I was mesmerized by the whole experience
I was discussing the tutorial with a friend earlier today and the word I used to describe it was “hypnotic” – We certainly appear to be on the same page 🙂
The last two lines are fabulous.
I’ve dabbled a little in painting, but not enough to be good at it. It’s a very pleasant activity once you get everything set up and get into it. I’d recommend that anyone give it a try. You can do a lot with one canvas and three tubes of paint, if you pick the right colors.
I favour charcoal, but have always wanted to give oil painting a try. Will let you know if I dare attempt it. Unfortunately my painting days were cut short for lack of funds when I was a child. I got just enough schooling to master basic technique, but nothing beyond that. A few years ago I created a series of charcoal drawings for a boutique hotel: original art for the “family connection” 😉 Now I wish I had been a little more adventurous… And subdue / Time’s quickening tempo.
I like charcoal, too, and I love pastel chalk. I’ve dabbled a little in acrylics, and managed to produce one painting good enough to hang on a wall (it took weeks). Visual media is difficult, but I think it’s worth the effort, if you have the time an motivation for it.
Today (yesterday/today) Norah is in my mind everywhere 🙂
Oh, I do love that song and I have to admit that I had it in mind when I wrote my opening line. 🙂
🙂
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