Colorist

[Alexandra Tyng]

I vote for #2.

[Sharon Knettell]

Many years ago, I was attracted to a very tiny painting of an Italian nobleman done in the 14th century. I could not have been more than 9" high and exquisitely painted. What made it so surprising as well is that it was done by a woman and in the 1300's.

I have always signed my name with an S. rather than Sharon as I did not want people to judge me by my sex.

Alan, this would make a wonderful new thread. Was it or wasn't it done by a women- or what are the differences, are they perceivable? Do you think that you could do this?

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell

Alan, this would make a wonderful new thread. Was it or wasn't it done by a women- or what are the differences, are they perceivable? Do you think that you could do this?

Sharon,
It is a splendid idea, I will think about it, but I don't want to start a battle of the sexes

[Sharon Knettell]

Alan,

I do think though, that this is getting off topic. When threads become off-topic they become confusing. The original thrust of this thread was about colorists. I do think that although this is an interesting detour, it is a detour non-the-less.

[Allan Rahbek]

Sharon,
I agree. The female-versus-male-stuff was a side remark, my intention was to show two beautiful, very different, color schemes from Japan.

[Sharon Knettell]

Originally Posted by Allan Rahbek

Sharon,
I agree. The female-versus-male-stuff was a side remark, my intention was to show two beautiful, very different, color schemes from Japan.

And you did! Japanese color schemes are dear to my heart. I often rip them off. Those were two exquisite examples and I appreciate you for posting them. They are wonderful examples of the fact that color transcends cultures, which goes to the very heart of this discussion.

#2

[Alexandra Tyng]

Allan, I hope you will agree to start a new thread. I don't think it will start a battle of the sexes. On the contrary, it would be enlightening and quite fascinating. If you start it, one of us moderators can move these posts relating to it over to the new thread. I'm already thinking of images to post! And I promise I'll answer your question!

[Linda Brandon]

Steve, that is lovely work, thanks for introducing me to that painter.

Yes, Alan, I agree - start the new thread!
I vote for #2 also.


[Moderator's Note: I continued the discussion about the gender of the Japanese artists on this thread below:]

Painted by a woman.... does it show?

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Alexandra Tyng

I vote for #2.

Alex,
what do you think is the female characteristic of this piece ?