Thursday, February 28, 2013

Anniversary Waltz

An Anniversary, sort of

We have no February 29th in 2013, so Chauncey Ryder doesn't have a birthday this year.

Last February 29th I made my first post on this blog, a birthday card to Chauncey (see that post). 

In the 365 days since then, I've made 84 posts, and have had just under 20,000 pageviews.

The 20,000 pageviews have occasioned 278 comments---though some of those are my replies.

The greatest number of pageviews, by far, was for the "Plein Air in the Studio" post, 27 July 2012 (see it here). 

In second place, was the blog post about the book (here).

The countries of the visitors are of interest. This is how the first year played out.


United States
   14670
France
     1512
Russia
       519
United Kingdom
       366
Canada
       266
Ukraine
       155
Indonesia
         97
Germany
         76
Australia
         65
Sweden
         58

So that's how it is after the first year. Now that it's neatly tied up with a bow, I can begin to think about whether or not to continue. 
It's been fun, but it's a lot of time.

To finish up, here's a not-so-hot image of a 1995 painting, taken from a snap shot. The painting is 30"x 60", and is called  St. Quentin: The Fallow Field.

Even in this poor image, it remains a favorite of mine.  With it, I've included the drawing on which it was based. The drawing is about 3" x 6", so the painting is 100 times larger than the drawing. You'll notice that when I drew the field---I was attracted most by that swinging line----I failed to leave enough room. The best-laid plans....

Cheers,
Donald



 


 


6 comments:

  1. As one of your workshop students, I want to thank you so much for my newfound confidence in: sketching before I paint, using my imagination more, using more paint and energy in my mark making, for reminding me that it's okay to change my mind, and lastly, it should be fun! Please keep us all informed of local classes and workshops, as well. Pat Nickerson

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  2. This painting is totally enchanting! A joy to look at.

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  3. Yes, what Pat said, whole-heartedly. Even in February, I'm having a lot more fun with painting than I otherwise would be at this time of year, and feel I have much more to work with, from sketches and my imagination.
    I hope you continue this blog, I enjoy it so much.

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  4. Mr. Jurney, You write of the drawing "I failed to leave enough room." Perhaps it is not a failure at all, but merely your propensity to give endlessly of yourself that is showing.
    An Admirer

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  5. The painting is wonderful. An elegy. Thanks for your generosity. I've got a feeling there's a link with true art there somewhere. Let's pop a champagne cork then - bok!

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  6. A fitting anniversary painting (and sketch). I would like to add my thanks for a year of insight and help and to let you know how much your efforts have been appreciated. An inspiration to us all!

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