tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post1940553326294750022..comments2024-03-18T10:42:27.063-06:00Comments on qiang-huang, a daily painter: "Afternoon Tea"Qiang Huanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377970704387493881noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-11688219497442378532011-09-10T18:25:44.454-06:002011-09-10T18:25:44.454-06:00This piece is just right. There is movement and jo...This piece is just right. There is movement and joy in each stroke. Love the abstract background that wraps around the objects.Jen Evenhushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036857219721046369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-75966159758075216982011-09-10T08:41:08.277-06:002011-09-10T08:41:08.277-06:00This is a beautiful painting.The lost edges make i...This is a beautiful painting.The lost edges make it feel moody and evocative. Don't worry about where you are going with the explorations, just keep painting and exploring and you'll continue to reveal your true self and what is most satisfying for you to paint. You describe this as more abstract- I see it as more loose, painterly realism and it is gorgeous- as were your earlier paintings that were more precisely defined. it;s all good- so don't worry about making any conclusions on any direction.Pat Fiorellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178132860124961415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-63054986969699988812011-09-09T21:28:18.205-06:002011-09-09T21:28:18.205-06:00Great work as usual. This has a Richard Schmid or ...Great work as usual. This has a Richard Schmid or Zhaoming Wu feel to it; the edges and objects melt away in just the right places. This keeps the painting filled with movement; it's not easy to hit the paradox of the active still life!Bart Dluhyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384869633806916000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-53538693733482749822011-09-09T17:08:02.269-06:002011-09-09T17:08:02.269-06:00It's absolutely beautiful.It's absolutely beautiful.Carole Marlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315415838777391586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-46277776931255249752011-09-09T09:03:20.049-06:002011-09-09T09:03:20.049-06:00Filled with visual electricity - just wonderful an...Filled with visual electricity - just wonderful and truly unique, it just pops even at a small size (I'd keep it too if I were you). <br /><br />I love how brave you are - after 20 yrs as a graphic designer I'm returning to painting and seemed to have lost my own spark over the years; you inspire me to press forward every day... thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-14270566017622945102011-09-09T07:20:34.231-06:002011-09-09T07:20:34.231-06:00Stunning! It definitely communicates. When I enlar...Stunning! It definitely communicates. When I enlarged it my heart jumped. Full of emotion!Peggy Kingsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570669704798091723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-81768566913524571412011-09-09T06:26:29.506-06:002011-09-09T06:26:29.506-06:00I not only love the direction you're going, bu...I not only love the direction you're going, but am completely envious! I've been squinting, but it isn't working as quickly as I would like. I've always been a fan of your work, but the recent stuff is really, really great.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549753090400720264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-1932149978958054422011-09-09T05:56:25.470-06:002011-09-09T05:56:25.470-06:00I just LOVE the direction you are going in! It is...I just LOVE the direction you are going in! It is STUNNING! Thank you for sharing with us...Susan B Hechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18140293910676084379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-30478188969233955862011-09-09T02:57:32.633-06:002011-09-09T02:57:32.633-06:00You should have more confidence in your ability - ...You should have more confidence in your ability - your style is recognisable and unique and you can't buy that! I love this - especially that kettle. xGillian Mowbrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160959456219735545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-63620042023551201232011-09-08T21:27:27.200-06:002011-09-08T21:27:27.200-06:00I can't take my eyes off this painting. I just...I can't take my eyes off this painting. I just keep looking all around, thoroughly and happily lost in it. It is lovely; truly beautiful. At the same time it is dynamic, exciting, invigorating. I have been enjoying your high key work. This one isn't just a home run, it is a grand slam. Don't second guess yourself with this. I think this has been trying to emerge in your work---elements of it are seen in your last few pieces. Keep going and see where it takes you. We are all happily watching!Kathryn Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957269633354664968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-1116402348174872252011-09-08T20:47:03.401-06:002011-09-08T20:47:03.401-06:00Beautiful! I love the energy and the abstractness....Beautiful! I love the energy and the abstractness. It looks alive. I, too have been experimenting (in my mind anyway). I have yet to put it on canvas, but I'm on the verge of breaking out. I realize that I'm at a different point in my life and see things differently.Thanks for sharing your journey.MeeLi Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503310921885957589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-87165906386726188482011-09-08T20:07:14.533-06:002011-09-08T20:07:14.533-06:00I think you are on your own path and heading in th...I think you are on your own path and heading in the right direction. Very exciting - and thank you for sharing the journey with us alljuliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-64644840724295538612011-09-08T19:49:53.419-06:002011-09-08T19:49:53.419-06:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!Sue Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331476269238169228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-57534086405854573202011-09-08T19:03:01.906-06:002011-09-08T19:03:01.906-06:00Please keep going! I love this, part realistic an...Please keep going! I love this, part realistic and part abstract. Quite a challenge to render it so well.SUPER!Helen H Trachyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460338225744567908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-67715434747251934472011-09-08T17:33:28.044-06:002011-09-08T17:33:28.044-06:00You have found a lovely balance between classic re...You have found a lovely balance between classic realism and an elegant form of abstract. I wouldn't be too confused.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729236047468370512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-19407126643531547142011-09-08T16:29:28.927-06:002011-09-08T16:29:28.927-06:00Qiang,
I love your latest painting that is approac...Qiang,<br />I love your latest painting that is approaching abstract. I think it is a natural progression for an artist to stretch and push the limits of realism. <br /><br />I especially love that blue jar behind the teakettle in this painting.<br /><br />I hope you stay safe from the Texas fires. So tragic.Carol Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630012970904448514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-48353877509685759672011-09-08T15:46:22.816-06:002011-09-08T15:46:22.816-06:00WOW! Absolutely a stunner! The movement and exci...WOW! Absolutely a stunner! The movement and excitement of this painting can move mountains. LOVE this direction--amazing "balance" of representational and abstract. <br /><br />GREAT decision on keeping this one, and putting it into a competition--I wish they would hire ME as the judge! Astounding, Qiang.silentwitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629894367573551572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-49414970535003857392011-09-08T15:37:56.015-06:002011-09-08T15:37:56.015-06:00This is wonderful!! Keep going!!!This is wonderful!! Keep going!!!Jacki Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622671701275410629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-35633962682441619192011-09-08T15:31:43.398-06:002011-09-08T15:31:43.398-06:00I really like this painting. I think you are goin...I really like this painting. I think you are going in the right direction. This shows an energy and painterlyness I love. Keep it up, and we will try to follow in your footsteps.Germainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683711947092684989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-29419974824351513872011-09-08T15:27:51.234-06:002011-09-08T15:27:51.234-06:00I love this painting. Personally for me, I think i...I love this painting. Personally for me, I think it's your best painting. Why?....because it's so painterly. It shows emotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-5133365972814800052011-09-08T15:24:02.353-06:002011-09-08T15:24:02.353-06:00I love it! And I see a similar quality of energy a...I love it! And I see a similar quality of energy and abstraction in yesterday's painting -- "Dried Up Creek" -- so even though you were more conscious of pushing "Afernoon Tea" in that direction, maybe your heart's already been taking you there. Go with it!jkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213571286682594162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-71827951934409223302011-09-08T15:18:54.225-06:002011-09-08T15:18:54.225-06:00a perfect balance on all aspects...looseness, colo...a perfect balance on all aspects...looseness, color, light and value...one of your very best paintings, indeed.Val Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044156512709261545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-74698135344860300472011-09-08T15:13:34.187-06:002011-09-08T15:13:34.187-06:00Love all the high key stuff your doing now!!! So ...Love all the high key stuff your doing now!!! So much lighter. You have such a great touch with the brush!<br />Cheers.Nora MacPhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157384278145480000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-82892058505386015452011-09-08T15:10:51.412-06:002011-09-08T15:10:51.412-06:00I so enjoy watching you stretch. And agree, the ba...I so enjoy watching you stretch. And agree, the balance between abstract and realistic is what makes the difference between a good painting and one that is not. I love the looseness you are showing now. Love all the diagonals. Very dynamic study.Candihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566444952379931611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136908675776802633.post-11701994087824701992011-09-08T14:53:15.361-06:002011-09-08T14:53:15.361-06:00LOVE LOVE LOVE this painting!!! I love the abstra...LOVE LOVE LOVE this painting!!! I love the abstract edge you put on your work!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231410386057061695noreply@blogger.com