A few of my father's paintings (**CAUTION: REAL PAINT USED!!!**)

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September 18, 2007, 01:52:12 PM Last Edit: September 18, 2007, 01:53:53 PM by Mark
Inspired by Saul's 'electronic art', I thought I'd share a few badly photographed (by me) pics of some paintings done recently by my father, who was once (before his sight began playing up) a professional illustrator and photographer. All of his paintings (yes, I used the 'P' word), are done on whatever surface he can get his hands on (MDF board, usually) ... and 'get his hands on' is an accurate way to describe how dad paints: he doesn't use brushes, but instead paints with his fingers, knuckles, the flats of his hands and just occasionally, a piece of bath sponge.

Anyway, he's currently moved on to mountain ranges, so here are some daubs from his 'sea period'. They're quite large (several feet across), and are usually finished within anywhere between 15 minutes and two hours. And sorry, they don't have interesting titles:









Daidalos

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September 18, 2007, 02:06:00 PM
What is this "real paint" you are talking so much about? Something new?
A legible handwriting is sign of a lack of inspiration.

Mark

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September 18, 2007, 02:17:11 PM
Quote from: Daidalos on September 18, 2007, 02:06:00 PM
What is this "real paint" you are talking so much about? Something new?

As opposed to Saul's 'electronic paint'. A comment made in jest. ;)

Daidalos

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September 18, 2007, 02:29:58 PM
Quote from: Mark on September 18, 2007, 02:17:11 PM
As opposed to Saul's 'electronic paint'. A comment made in jest. ;)

I really should start to use smileys.... Sigh.
A legible handwriting is sign of a lack of inspiration.

BachQ

#4
September 18, 2007, 02:31:32 PM
Very very realistic looking.  Very nice!  :)

Quote from: Mark on September 18, 2007, 01:52:12 PM
he doesn't use brushes, but instead paints with his fingers, knuckles, the flats of his hands and just occasionally, a piece of bath sponge.

Apparently, one doesn't need a paint brush afterall ........ (although I wouldn't entirely foreclose the option).

Solitary Wanderer

#6
September 18, 2007, 04:03:09 PM
Fantastic! I admire your Fathers unique approach to his painting,

I like all of them, but especially the first and last ones. The first is a stunner:



Any chance of posting some of his new 'mountain ranges'?
'I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.' ~ Emily Bronte

Mark

#7
September 18, 2007, 04:10:30 PM
Next time I see my dad (we live some distance apart), I'll try to get some snapshots, Chris. ;)

Brian

#8
September 18, 2007, 04:17:01 PM
Wow.

That's really all I can think of to say. These are made in a couple hours using his hands? They're amazing. They're beautiful.
The last two are my favorites, especially the third.

Renfield

#9
September 19, 2007, 12:06:48 AM
Quote from: Daidalos on September 18, 2007, 02:29:58 PM
I really should start to use smileys.... Sigh.

Yes, irony is something of a lost art, these days...


On topic, your father's work is very attractive, Mark. Not bad at all! :)

Mark

#10
September 19, 2007, 12:11:45 AM
Thanks to all for appreciate comments. I'll pass these on. :)

71 dB

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September 19, 2007, 02:31:02 AM
Very nice paintings Mark but why do I have a feeling your father does the same painting over and over again? Anyway, those are very stylistic works and I'd put them on my wall anytime.  :)

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September 19, 2007, 02:39:26 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on September 19, 2007, 02:31:02 AM
Very nice paintings Mark but why do I have a feeling your father does the same painting over and over again?

He goes through phases. When his sight was better, he used to draw/paint country houses and their grounds. He's since moved into a more 'fluid' style, just grabbing a handful of paints (literally) and seeing what happens. He lives by the sea (my home town of Bournemouth, on the English south coast), so I guess it's no wonder this location inspired him for a while. But as I said, it's mountain ranges he's painting now. :D A local gallery is starting to sell his work, and he's fetching about £600-£700 per painting, which can't be sniffed at.

karlhenning

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September 19, 2007, 04:31:16 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on September 19, 2007, 02:31:02 AM
Very nice paintings Mark but why do I have a feeling your father does the same painting over and over again?

That's not the question, Poju; the question is, who do you have the feeling that such a remark is necessarily pertinent?

You must know the famous series of canvases that Monet did of the façade of the Cathedral at Rouen (wonderful little site here).  Do you find yourself getting the feeling that Monet "did the same painting over and over again?"

And if so, what does "your feeling" matter in the face of such wondrous art?

karlhenning

#14
September 19, 2007, 04:31:54 AM
Mind you, Mark, I'm not calling your esteemed father Monet :-)

Some very nice brushwork, though, indeed!

dtwilbanks

#15
September 19, 2007, 04:37:46 AM
I agree with Karl. Artists seem to go through "periods" where they paint on a theme, probably until they're satisfied. I don't really know. I'm no painter. :)

Mark, these paintings are wonderful. Make some desktop wallpapers out of them, won't you? Heh.

Saul

#16
September 19, 2007, 04:40:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 19, 2007, 04:31:16 AM


And if so, what does "your feeling" matter in the face of such wondrous art?

Everyones feelings matter, Karl.
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