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Being fortunate enough to be mentored by Gene Mako (b. 1916), whose father Bartholomew Mako (1890 - 1970), was a consummate 19th century artist, I was afforded an education that is very difficult to find in academia today. Hence, I have tried to apply these principles of 19th century art to all my work. Principles such as (to name a few) "soft edge," off center composition, tonality, striving for a "life like" quality of light, use of color, portraying depth of the scene and solidity of figures have been my constant companions while working. .
I have been further instructed by studying the work of many 19th century "master" painters such as Henri Fantin-Latour, Frederic Church, William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Theodore Robinson, Frank W. Benson, Willard Metcalf, J. Alden Weir and many others. Plus, the 19th century French, English and other European "impressionists" have been invaluable as examples of painters whose output and accomplishments embody the tenets of "fine art." I welcome any discussion on thses subjects.
7 comments:
Mike,
What in the HELL are you doing in Indiana?
Stop this nonsense and get home ASAP!
:)
Thomas - I'm in beautiful Anderson IN where I recently married lovely Joyce. We have had snow the last couple of days and today, temperatures in the single digits.
Meanwhile Anderson is quite, spacious, low key and has a fairly low cost of living. It is a wonderful place for painting and living.
Michael:
Winslow Homer painted in Maine for most of the last part of his life....yet as you know, his watercolors done in the Bahamas are also a great part of his work. It does not matter where you live!
You are producing great work and I respect your philosophy and approach to your golf subject matter.
As an amateur "sunday painter" myslef who loves to do golf landscapes can you help me with a question that i have run into?
It has to do with the "rights" that a club or a course has in the reproduction of images from their courses...photography or paintings...
How do you address this issue in your art and especially in the resale of prints of...lets say National Golf Links of America...do you get a release or some other agreement from them?
I have heard addressing this issue with clubs/courses is important before starting to paint their landscapes. Am I right or am I overreacting?
I am not real interested in selling prints, but more so original art or individual paintings when they might be good enough...does this affect the matter??
Best,
Richard
Richard -
Many thanks for the kind words regarding my work and artistic approach. I certainly encourage you to pursue your interest in painting.
As for your question, my answer is in two parts.
First, insofar that I have painted mostly from "historical" or "archival" photography (particularly in producing the book, "The Art of Golf design"), the images are considered "public domain" and do not require the permission of the club in question.
In the second part, when painting "contemporary" landscapes of golf courses, permission is necessary in one form or another. Naturally, when doing a commissioned painting, the permission is implicit. Otherwise, permission should be obtained from the club to do the painting and the subsequent prints or reproductions. Nonetheless, copyright does reside with the artist such that the club does not have the right to the image or income from it's sale.
Hope this has been helpful. And yes, fortunately, where I live has little to do with influencing golf landscape painting. Although, as it is very rural, rustic, peaceful and quiet in Anderson, I do think it has many inherent advantages over the hectic environment of Los Angeles.
Alanna -
My apologies for not getting back to you sooner. I would welcome any comments you have regarding "pencil drawing" as it is obviously an integral part to "representative" painting. I am Betty Edwards taught and feel she is on the right track.
Michael, post more to your blog. The one entry is very good. You have a lot to offer and should continue. I'm following to see what comes next!
Hey Cindy - It's been over 4 years since your post! Thanks for checking in way back then and for your comments. Hope you are still enjoying "Running free."
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