Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Snow Day



Several artists, working in various painting and drawing media, are using a photograph I took for a practical exercise in snow scenes.  This one is my pastel effort, and you may see the event here, on Facebook.
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7 comments:

Sonya Johnson said...

This is fantastic, Casey! When I saw that original photo on your blog, my immediate thought was: "this NEEDS to be a painting!" Are you allowing anyone who wants to use it to give it a go, then?

With the rare exception, I have pretty much gotten away from using other people's photos for my own work (esp. landscape) but this is one of those I'd make an exception for - I was drawn to it immediately.

January 24, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Casey Klahn said...

That's a great compliment, given what a great photog you are, Sonya!

Yes, anyone can go for it - I give blanket permission. Of course, the professional artist can't jury in a contest, or a society exhibit, with an unoriginal work. We are practicing, here. I say that to those who are new as artists.

January 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Astrid Volquardsen said...

Wow, Casey, this one is such a beautiful and strang work. Love it.

January 24, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Sonya Johnson said...

Oh, and let's not forget about naming and linking back to the source of the original reference photo for the derivative painting on one's blog or website: giving credit where credit is due is the courteous thing to do.

A pet peeve of mine, I'm afraid.

January 24, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Casey Klahn said...

Thank you, Asti. I know you appreciate Washington scenery!

Great point, Sonya!

January 24, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Unknown said...

Casey, this is super special!!!

February 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Casey Klahn said...

Thank you very much, Mario!

February 3, 2012 at 2:12 PM

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