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A "Journal of Paintings" by Jon Conkey, Themeworks was a "one-year-long" record of my progress in the art of "oil painting", and an attempt to paint 365 paintings in one year. Changing the monthly theme allowed me to focus on subjects I may not have otherwise painted. As an artist, I was looking for discovery and breakthroughs in my works through this daily practice. Themeworks is finished, my new blog is http://studioasturias.blogspot.com, accessed from my profile page.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

# 127 Planting Corn

Another effort to paint unique light on the extreme edge of the subjects, painting loose is actually nothing more than not finishing the work to a higher level of refinement. JLC

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cheryl meehan said...: I really like the light in this on. I write this as I read your blog. Yes I agree paintings can be left even at the block in stage and be beautiful like a Milton Avery, more finished, like a Fairfield Porter, etc.; 3:43 PM
Jon Conkey said...: Hi Cheryl, Another name that comes to mind is Ed Mell; they are all great masters of simplicity. Thanks for your feedback, I almost didn't post this piece, now I am glad I did. JLC; 6:25 PM

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These paintings were an opportunity for me to learn the art of oil painting,...which is an endless practice.

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Sunday, August 13, 2006

# 127 Planting Corn

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