Artist Information:
Greg Long
Dublin 16,
Ireland
Member Since: Jul 2004
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Artist Statement:
Artist's Statement.
"I am an Artist whose work is
based on traditional values. I
believe a Painting should be
worked in view of the
landscape or objects that are
being explored by the Artist,
in simple words “Painted from
Life”. This work may be
reworked or altered in the
Studio later, but the
underlying subject will be
interpreted as seen by the
Artist in its true form. This
belief has the effect of
altering the Artist’s subject
matter through the year,
creating a need to defer the
landscape studies during the
winter months and exploring
subjects that can be imported
into the studio, in effect
still life. I seek colour in
my subjects, exploring the
relationship between the
underlying hues and the form
of landscape and delving into
the variety of the seasons and
light patterns of the day.
This then follows through in
my still life paintings, these
however tend to drift further
into the tonal aspects of
colour theory due to the act
of choosing subject matter
that can be explored in this
manner. This then creates
variety in my work. Whether I
am working at home or abroad I
like to let the subjects
dictate ...
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Greg Long's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Greg Long's Portfolio.
Artist's Statement.
"I am an Artist whose work is based on traditional values. I believe a Painting should be worked in view of the landscape or objects that are being explored by the Artist, in simple words “Painted from Life”. This work may be reworked or altered in the Studio later, but the underlying subject will be interpreted as seen by the Artist in its true form. This belief has the effect of altering the Artist’s subject matter through the year, creating a need to defer the landscape studies during the winter months and exploring subjects that can be imported into the studio, in effect still life. I seek colour in my subjects, exploring the relationship between the underlying hues and the form of landscape and delving into the variety of the seasons and light patterns of the day. This then follows through in my still life paintings, these however tend to drift further into the tonal aspects of colour theory due to the act of choosing subject matter that can be explored in this manner. This then creates variety in my work. Whether I am working at home or abroad I like to let the subjects dictate ... |
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