Winslow Homer

[bixaorellana]

In honor of the name of this forum, I want to feature a painter known for his marine subjects.

You may want to start with this overview of his life and work:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winslow_Homer

or go directly to this astounding exhibition:
www.nga.gov/feature/homer/homerexhibition.htm

Whatever you decide, do not miss the slideshow in the second link.

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Bixa, that's you and I in the Bathers! WOW! He really captured us great!

[Aussielover]

I love Winslow Homer. I saw an exhibition of his work at the Yale Art Museum a few years back, now. What struck me most about them is that he captured the light so well, using water colors. His work was one of my earliest inspirations.

I must go back and go through that slideshow.

[bixaorellana]

The slideshow is wonderful, but somewhat overwhelming the first time.

Aussie, you are an artist?

[Aussielover]

Hi bixa - I started out in illustration and graphic design, but when everything was being done on the computer, I had to hone my computer skills - not just my painting and drawing skills, until I gradually morphed into a computer animation artist, and then a web projects manager. If I picked up a pencil today, I wonder if I'd still be able to draw. Kind of sad that computers sucked that bit out of me.

[bixaorellana]

I imagine computer artistry will be more and more recognized in the future, as it already has an artistic standing. Do you enjoy creating on the computer? Also, how did you learn, by doing, as an apprentice, how?

[Aussielover]

I do enjoy creating things on the computer - but sadly, it's never much of a creative endeavor. It's about re-creating what someone else wants under their instruction. I'm just a construction worker most of the time, trying to re-create what's in someone else's head. That's what they pay me for.

I learned mainly on the job, but went to school for computer animation. I would happily do animation work again - I loved it!