tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post6659120243794886230..comments2024-02-11T03:10:57.646-05:00Comments on The Art Department: Andrew WyethIrene Gallohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-80423371623704934502009-01-22T19:54:00.000-05:002009-01-22T19:54:00.000-05:00Very nice, Irene, and very deeply felt. RIP Andy....Very nice, Irene, and very deeply felt. <BR/><BR/>RIP Andy.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-18346840864628907982009-01-18T11:19:00.000-05:002009-01-18T11:19:00.000-05:00Wyeth's work had such a grounded effect, it would ...Wyeth's work had such a grounded effect, it would anchor the lofty, yet flightless world of fine art. From the moment I saw his work I understood what he was exploring and expressing, and realized that real painting does not have to be about artists pining for attention. It was starkly authentic and this aspect allowed me to withstand the pretentiousness of fine art.<BR/>His paintings just pulled one into the situation of scene and said, "Look at this. Think about it with me." I admired his ability to engage the viewer with such subtlety.<BR/>The work will do this for generations on. I will miss knowing he was out there, roaming the fields.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-87538589927419448662009-01-16T22:52:00.000-05:002009-01-16T22:52:00.000-05:00Touching comments. Don't forget, however, that Wye...Touching comments. Don't forget, however, that Wyeth's backyard also included his friends and neighbors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-68765524265170239262009-01-16T19:40:00.000-05:002009-01-16T19:40:00.000-05:00One of the many amazing things about Andrew Wyeth ...One of the many amazing things about Andrew Wyeth is how he was always advancing, always pushing into new territory. The older he became the more and more daring were his paintings.<BR/>Fabulous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-71026320275157070692009-01-16T19:06:00.000-05:002009-01-16T19:06:00.000-05:00Nicely said Irene-I knew this would be your post t...Nicely said Irene-I knew this would be your post today!!. I blogged about him as well but figured you'd be the better anyway to do so. He was honored on NBC News tonight in a segment, which I think, was pretty cool amongst all the bad news about the world. They noted he was "de-rided with the title of illustrator" by "art critics but spoke kindly saying that his work spoke for itself to generations to all of is. Well, who the Hell needs over-educated art critics? To die in one's sleep at 91, it's not tragic, it's a loss...but like Chesley Bonestell who died at 97(!) and Peter Ellenshaw(matte painter godfather!) who died at 93,they also passed away in their sleep. In fact, it was said Chesley had a grin on his face. And, both Ellenshaw and Bonestell had been painting, the day before. That's the way to go, if one has to.Bob Eggleton (Zillabob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07049761592217486636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-23481102621266616882009-01-16T15:19:00.000-05:002009-01-16T15:19:00.000-05:00Andrew Wyeth just showed us that our ordinary worl...Andrew Wyeth just showed us that our ordinary world is not ordinary at all....there's beauty in the small things we see and pass by everyday.Jorge Mascarenhashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727538320980884224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-18284353567804544002009-01-16T14:35:00.000-05:002009-01-16T14:35:00.000-05:00Not the news I wanted to hear when I woke up today...Not the news I wanted to hear when I woke up today.. but I have to agree, the man had quite an impressive life, I hope we could only be so lucky to have lived the way that he did.Eric Braddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357831950779008573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-38542770089651166802009-01-16T13:07:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:07:00.000-05:00Wow, what sad news. And what an amazing an inspir...Wow, what sad news. And what an amazing an inspirational artist. His influence will last forever no doubt.Jim Di Bartolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620158692319824216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-84034177754180941932009-01-16T11:56:00.000-05:002009-01-16T11:56:00.000-05:00he has always been my example of that calm, quiet,...he has always been my example of that calm, quiet, relevant, and steady voice amongst the cacophony we call the art world. greatness seems inadequate in describing him and his contribution. at least we will always have his work.billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616075975131350091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-34227103717076851762009-01-16T11:52:00.000-05:002009-01-16T11:52:00.000-05:00A big loss.NO ONE can paint like Mr. Wyeth, tradit...A big loss.<BR/><BR/>NO ONE can paint like Mr. Wyeth, traditionally or digitally.ceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228169390182512752noreply@blogger.com