tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post8916411702831391764..comments2023-05-27T07:53:58.502-04:00Comments on Mark Adams Studio: "China"Mark Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-84528656933680673172008-09-27T12:45:00.000-04:002008-09-27T12:45:00.000-04:00Thanks, Jeanne. I was slightly nervous about the ...Thanks, Jeanne. I was slightly nervous about the patterns but I think they work here. <BR/><BR/>Like you, I would rather have to pick a little cat hair from my work than be without their company.Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-72594536560486216802008-09-27T01:26:00.000-04:002008-09-27T01:26:00.000-04:00Spectacular portrait of your sweet China! She's g...Spectacular portrait of your sweet China! She's gorgeous and your unique angle and daring to include two contrasting patterns only serves to highlight China's pure, dramatic beauty. ...on another note, I always let my cats into my studio...fine fur can make it into a painting during varnishing, but that's easily wiped off with a delicate brush. In fact, some may call me a bit daring as my two JEANNE ILLENYEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13781450579870189214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-21552416445164419472008-09-24T06:23:00.000-04:002008-09-24T06:23:00.000-04:00That is precisely how the historians can authentic...That is precisely how the historians can authenticate my work; early works have Titian and Frankie hair imbedded in the paint, the paintings done in the 90's have Vincent, Theo and China hair and the most recent has JJ and Anna's DNA. What could be more conclusive? <BR/><BR/>Seriously; it is only a problem when I am varnishing them. The light wispy ones do float around and occasional find Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-6115467041749949732008-09-23T23:56:00.000-04:002008-09-23T23:56:00.000-04:00Hey Mark, I went over and took a look at your webs...Hey Mark, I went over and took a look at your website. Wow, you are one "cool cat". So many consistantly beautiful paintings. If readers haven't seen it, they should.<BR/><BR/>I have a question. When your kitties are with you in your studio, do you ever have to deal with cat hair getting everywhere when you paint? Seriously, every time I let one of my cats visit my studio, I wind up with cat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-12079612793979181412008-09-23T22:50:00.000-04:002008-09-23T22:50:00.000-04:00Hey, it worked for Matisse. Go for it Rhonda.Hey, it worked for Matisse. Go for it Rhonda.Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-9488574045189144012008-09-23T22:47:00.000-04:002008-09-23T22:47:00.000-04:00Thanks, Rebecca. China used to dig her claws int...Thanks, Rebecca. China used to dig her claws into the back of my legs while I was standing at the easel when she wanted my attention. God, I miss her.Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-77027138118425593942008-09-23T20:38:00.000-04:002008-09-23T20:38:00.000-04:00wow, who would think all that pattern would still ...wow, who would think all that pattern would still let you see your subject...but it works beautifully. I actually might try that with my own kitty.Rhonda Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06392861482921595867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-56347842003128026062008-09-23T18:39:00.000-04:002008-09-23T18:39:00.000-04:00I have Peanut and Haley, doggies, who are feet sit...I have Peanut and Haley, doggies, who are feet sitters...I feel your pain! Literally! China is fabulous! <BR/>Rebeccasmellyrhinostudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975585793164713893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-57218946598244845102008-09-23T11:37:00.000-04:002008-09-23T11:37:00.000-04:00Thanks, Sheila. I have lived with this patterned...Thanks, Sheila. I have lived with this patterned ottoman for years. This is the first time I have tried painting it. I spent more time on it than on China. I glad it worked.Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-88561338050269895362008-09-23T09:10:00.000-04:002008-09-23T09:10:00.000-04:00A truly wonderful painting Mark, and yes the patte...A truly wonderful painting Mark, and yes the patterns do not detract from (but complement) China's presence.Sheila Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202418013915704272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-23343167029712159642008-09-23T08:38:00.000-04:002008-09-23T08:38:00.000-04:00Elle était-elle mignonne, n'était-elle pas ?Elle était-elle mignonne, n'était-elle pas ?Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-46177643679614342502008-09-23T08:31:00.000-04:002008-09-23T08:31:00.000-04:00This piece is truly Ms. China. I have fond memorie...This piece is truly Ms. China. I have fond memories of napping with her when I came directly from Paris to your quest room.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605706780002918262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-46090196855131041912008-09-23T07:20:00.000-04:002008-09-23T07:20:00.000-04:00Thanks, Bob. It certainly is China as I remember ...Thanks, Bob. It certainly is China as I remember her; the china blue eyes, the crouching stance we used to call her "meatloaf" position. I can almost hear her insistent (but endearing) "meeeow."Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-64628263058829173952008-09-22T22:19:00.000-04:002008-09-22T22:19:00.000-04:00Exquisite painting. You have captured the essence...Exquisite painting. You have captured the essence of the sweet soul of this beautiful cat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-66505155755961292162008-09-22T21:59:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:59:00.000-04:00Barbara, This is the best comment I have ever rec...Barbara, This is the best comment I have ever received, so I guess that makes us even. I really appreciate it, thanks!Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490123252091873758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159202576660638917.post-56060310764730949652008-09-22T21:53:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:53:00.000-04:00This is so incredibly beautiful. I have a Tortie ...This is so incredibly beautiful. I have a Tortie point Siamese and your<BR/>description of China describes her<BR/>perfectly.<BR/><BR/>I think this is the best painting of<BR/>a Siamese cat I've ever seen.<BR/><BR/>Just great! <BR/><BR/>BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.com