tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post3150212614612744532..comments2023-04-10T03:56:55.693-04:00Comments on Rosemary Sexton Paints: JasonRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-83243537568389197072012-05-03T11:54:32.676-04:002012-05-03T11:54:32.676-04:00Bless you, Rosemary! Your talent is Heaven-sent! T...Bless you, Rosemary! Your talent is Heaven-sent! This beautiful tribute to Jason warms the heart of all if us that love him. Again, BLESS YOU!buddhadoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315756175179659941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-60679576012468459372010-01-02T11:35:17.566-05:002010-01-02T11:35:17.566-05:00Thanks Gwen! My motto is "whatever works&quo...Thanks Gwen! My motto is "whatever works"...Really appreciate your visit and your comments! Happy New Year to you!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-91869132206681384672009-12-22T22:33:26.520-05:002009-12-22T22:33:26.520-05:00Well...aren't YOU the smart one? What a great ...Well...aren't YOU the smart one? What a great idea for lines! I must try it!<br />You did such a great job on this beautiful painting. Love the composition and the crop. The water is awesome!Gwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-85368607311306743582009-12-17T09:04:56.252-05:002009-12-17T09:04:56.252-05:00Nancy, you gave me a chuckle and I'm still smi...Nancy, you gave me a chuckle and I'm still smiling, but I can see how you got that impression! After looking at more of your wonderful paintings, it seems your glasses are just fine! Thanks for the visit and the comments!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-80251754515467330682009-12-17T09:00:17.535-05:002009-12-17T09:00:17.535-05:00Gary, thanks so much for your comments and encoura...Gary, thanks so much for your comments and encouragement! I'll have to try your matboard lines! I'm missing family and friends in N.C. - but have to admit Port Charlotte is a great place to be this time of year! Lots of activity in the art community here in the winter.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-62157286514355336192009-12-12T10:12:18.980-05:002009-12-12T10:12:18.980-05:00My heart almost stopped when I first saw your pics...My heart almost stopped when I first saw your pics of your painting with the pizza cutter. Not looking too closely, I thought it was a rotary cutter and you were cutting your painting! I either need stronger glasses or more coffee. Your technique for thin lines is great (and I'm glad you weren't cutting your painting!)Nancy Goldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957674798737272474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-84246809752009694582009-12-05T11:06:39.012-05:002009-12-05T11:06:39.012-05:00What a powerful piece. It is hard to find words to...What a powerful piece. It is hard to find words to say given the background story. This is one instance that shows how important painting can be to people. Thanks for sharing the story and followup comments. If I can speak for the state of N.C. I will say that you will be missed and await your return. I am always into learning new techniques - the pizza cutter is a new one for me - thanks. In the past I know folks who used a car paint striper (a rolling thingy used in the industry to paint decorative stripes on cars). I've never invested in that. I have, however, painted the thin side of matboard and pressed onto the painting (not as accurate - but you do get this "other-than-by hand" layer to your image. How many times have you been informed that the person you are talking to "cannot draw a straight line" (after you tell them you are a painter)I usually say that I can't either - that's why they invented rulers.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157823308791142700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-17867592420467211752009-11-30T10:27:08.367-05:002009-11-30T10:27:08.367-05:00Thanks Liz! Guess "new" tools keep it a...Thanks Liz! Guess "new" tools keep it all interesting :-)<br /><br />Glad you like the painting!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-20936859542081000312009-11-29T03:27:49.265-05:002009-11-29T03:27:49.265-05:00What a beautiful painting Rosemary and as for the ...What a beautiful painting Rosemary and as for the pizza cutter! well, you learn something new everyday!Art with Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03433688529703445847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-63615509127183158602009-11-28T09:01:15.087-05:002009-11-28T09:01:15.087-05:00Thank you Lokelani! Congratulations on the commis...Thank you Lokelani! Congratulations on the commission. I understand what you are saying about an emotional delivery. However, when you see a tearful reaction to your work, it's an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. I am eager to hear Jason's mother's reaction after Christmas!<br /><br />Hope you posted the painting? Am going over to your blog to see.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-31899389509231620022009-11-28T08:47:53.859-05:002009-11-28T08:47:53.859-05:00Ruth, thank you so much! Jason did enjoy his boat...Ruth, thank you so much! Jason did enjoy his boat and I'm told was so "at home" on the water. It thrills me that you picked up on this!<br /><br />As for the gesso - yes - I used the white and black individually with broken lines. Did not double load the wheel. It's easy to do following a ruler with a wet paper towel close by for the "oops"...<br /><br />I am eager to see your method with the tape. Thanks for sharing. I'm on my way over to your blog right now!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-57135339015541675602009-11-28T08:38:14.413-05:002009-11-28T08:38:14.413-05:00Thank you so much Sherry and Pat! I usually do a ...Thank you so much Sherry and Pat! I usually do a thin acrylic underpainting block in and finish with oil. Somehow the acrylic seemed just right for this one and I stayed with it.<br />So glad you like it!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-12275494010759661592009-11-28T08:31:47.433-05:002009-11-28T08:31:47.433-05:00Sil, thank you so much for your comments! Yes, th...Sil, thank you so much for your comments! Yes, this young husband and father died in a tragic accident a few years ago, not in the war. His mother has had a difficult time finding closure. Hopefully this painting will help heal her heart.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123711998908894938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-43874055303875630172009-11-27T17:29:11.355-05:002009-11-27T17:29:11.355-05:00Hmmm - very interesting way to do a straight line....Hmmm - very interesting way to do a straight line. I wouldn't have thought of it. You've done a fantastic job on this portrait. I love the feel of it. I delivered a posthumous portrait today and got a great reaction from my friend who is delivering it. It was her friend that commissioned it. I am glad I'm not delivering because I imagine it will be very emotional.Lokelani Forresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653502523287408543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-14793157620779761142009-11-26T20:47:29.862-05:002009-11-26T20:47:29.862-05:00Hi Rosemary. Beautiful. I so agree with the above ...Hi Rosemary. Beautiful. I so agree with the above comments. The beauty of your composition is outstanding. Love the face in shadow that emphasizes this "story". The wake is painted with colors that are sensational as is the sky that the wake directs the eye to which then leads back to the face and figure of this person "owning" the beautiful boat he's so comfortable in. Just a perfect "story" in this painting. A never-ending journey around this that is intriguing and pleasing to enjoy your expertise in rendering it. <br />How do you use the pizza cutter w/the gesso? Do you put the diff. colors of gesso on the cutter and roll it on along the ruler?<br />In watercolor, I have used masking tape on both sides of a white mast on a ship and a black fishing line. After masking tape is in place the length of whichever, I rub out any color, leave it as such for the white, or paint the black in. I'll place both paintings on my blog if you'd want to see what I'm talking about. http://bdycttdncr.blogspot.comRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156307122420399897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-16887484815734729122009-11-26T17:12:27.615-05:002009-11-26T17:12:27.615-05:00Beautiful painting, Rosemary. I love your use of ...Beautiful painting, Rosemary. I love your use of color and definitely will try the pizza cutter...thanks for sharing. I'm know this painting will truly be treasured. Happy Thanksgiving.Pat Koscienskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336904454074569104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-2159887847233561222009-11-26T12:31:22.227-05:002009-11-26T12:31:22.227-05:00This is so very moving and beautifully painted, Ro...This is so very moving and beautifully painted, Rosemary. I know that both the sister and the mom will be over the moon with this touching portrait. Thank you for sharing such a special piece with us.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255265185908078314.post-19368632202293524502009-11-26T11:40:50.236-05:002009-11-26T11:40:50.236-05:00Rosemary, what an interesting method you used and ...Rosemary, what an interesting method you used and what a well painted picture. It has a mystery quality to it besides all the technical merits. Wonder about the story behind it. Did the brother die young? Was he a soldier? Glad you are back in the sun. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. SilviaSilvia Williams Paints Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441357421131416385noreply@blogger.com