tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post1487462992425075669..comments2023-12-20T02:26:04.486-05:00Comments on Paintings and More by Sonya: Winter landscape - An urban landscape, deconstructedSonya Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-24147019972833445602011-12-24T11:14:05.703-05:002011-12-24T11:14:05.703-05:00Thanks, Ruth - I do love the winter colors of this...Thanks, Ruth - I do love the winter colors of this area! I am pleased that this painting allows for the viewer to create his/her own narrative as well with the figures.Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-17792935747558603772011-12-23T11:33:12.210-05:002011-12-23T11:33:12.210-05:00I love the winter colors in this Sonya. The figur...I love the winter colors in this Sonya. The figures are just right too. The pair together seem to be leisurely walking and talking while an older child is in more of a hurry. It tells quite a story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-32545479977561809372011-12-22T11:42:22.999-05:002011-12-22T11:42:22.999-05:00Hey Bill - so nice to hear from you, and thanks mu...Hey Bill - so nice to hear from you, and thanks much. Happy Holidays to you and Kim!<br /><br />Hi Don - thank you as always for stopping by and for your thoughtful comments. I'm delighted that the distal hill area caught your eye; it's one of my favorite parts of the painting as well.Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-4733689057304015152011-12-22T04:48:04.866-05:002011-12-22T04:48:04.866-05:00This is a wonderful piece, Sonya. Interesting to ...This is a wonderful piece, Sonya. Interesting to read your thoughtful analysis of the whats and whys of this design. Everything contributes--I wouldn't change a thing. I'm especially drawn to the wonderful way you rendered the rooftops peeking through the trees and the hint of color that reads as distant hills.Don Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497657029761169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-58274195902877765592011-12-21T22:13:40.686-05:002011-12-21T22:13:40.686-05:00Lovely piece, Sonya....I'm loving painting win...Lovely piece, Sonya....I'm loving painting winter this year as well. Happy Holidays from Sedona!William Hoshalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07312105791359737341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-73006483325167502852011-12-20T15:31:50.583-05:002011-12-20T15:31:50.583-05:00Crystal and Debbie - thank you both for your lovel...Crystal and Debbie - thank you both for your lovely comments. It's funny...as much as I prefer the other seasons to be outside, I absolutely LOVE the winter landscape colors when snow is present! Possibly my favorite season to paint ;). <br /><br />I think there are few artists who *don't* struggle with composition, perhaps sometimes more than others. I always enjoy reading others' thought processes on this, so I was happy to share mine. I'm glad you found it interesting or helpful!Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-18132230525751115212011-12-20T13:17:30.056-05:002011-12-20T13:17:30.056-05:00Love this Sonya!
The color is wonderful, feels ver...Love this Sonya!<br />The color is wonderful, feels very wintry. Love the meandering quality of the path.<br />And I totally agree about your compositional choices. Thanks so much for sharing your thought process!Debbie Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267734938299378975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-90017945042785305232011-12-20T12:22:28.185-05:002011-12-20T12:22:28.185-05:00It is truly beautiful Sonya. :) I love it. The pur...It is truly beautiful Sonya. :) I love it. The purple really makes it sing winter. And what you say about deciding what detail to put in is a constant battle I face! I just actually had to crop a whole section out of a painting because I was being slave to the reference. Argh.Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-41917704191620285812011-12-20T11:47:46.507-05:002011-12-20T11:47:46.507-05:00Thank you, Carol!
Thanks, Liz. I'm glad you ...Thank you, Carol!<br /><br />Thanks, Liz. I'm glad you find it to be an inviting trail to walk along - one of my goals with the painting has therefore been accomplished!Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-19625257396021086642011-12-20T09:44:47.542-05:002011-12-20T09:44:47.542-05:00Yes, very different subject for you. Very well don...Yes, very different subject for you. Very well done. I can feel the cold winter day in a way that I'd like to be there walking on that trail too! Like the compostion. I wouldn't change anything.Liz Hampton-Derivan Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07808447696639961282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-3004598832729819052011-12-19T15:01:14.578-05:002011-12-19T15:01:14.578-05:00Stunning Sonya...absolutely stunning!
Merry Chris...Stunning Sonya...absolutely stunning!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Carol Schiff Daily Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992811279109092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-90553129570292045692011-12-19T12:19:59.975-05:002011-12-19T12:19:59.975-05:00Hi Casey - crossposting, again! It actually *felt...Hi Casey - crossposting, again! It actually *felt* like it was a big step, in fact, so I appreciate your comments to that end. I think it's hitting such milestones in our work that makes it so personally satisfying to be an artist.Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-35598773866918444202011-12-19T12:13:33.709-05:002011-12-19T12:13:33.709-05:00Hi Sherrie - thanks much! I was quite pleased wit...Hi Sherrie - thanks much! I was quite pleased with how it turned out, and it does capture a perfect winter day here in our beautiful state, doesn't it?<br /><br />Thanks Leann!Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-85263317264584518662011-12-19T12:10:50.841-05:002011-12-19T12:10:50.841-05:00Sonya, this is a big step and I feel that you have...Sonya, this is a big step and I feel that you have broken new ground. Wonderful.Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-5782633229778752912011-12-19T10:09:26.737-05:002011-12-19T10:09:26.737-05:00Love it!!Love it!!pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640331618261060721.post-46582752779096220682011-12-18T22:51:09.210-05:002011-12-18T22:51:09.210-05:00Sonya, this is really excellent! I love the compos...Sonya, this is really excellent! I love the composition and the light! Perfect Colorado December day.Sherrie Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967844327055630854noreply@blogger.com