tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.comments2019-06-06T17:16:33.783-07:00Mary Moquin - Thoughts on the Painting ProcessMary Moquinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00630971597000944859noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-52739242301479506032019-06-06T17:16:33.783-07:002019-06-06T17:16:33.783-07:00lucky me, I have some of that gold!! great writing...lucky me, I have some of that gold!! great writing and very thought provoking. enjoy your summer in that magical place!whatinspireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388604324905454221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-15604211827970034632015-12-08T08:42:33.771-08:002015-12-08T08:42:33.771-08:00A supportive and accepting environment is imperati...A supportive and accepting environment is imperative for any student of art to grow their unique expression of visual communication in an honest fashion. Thank you, Mary, for providing that environment, truthfulness, and honesty in art, for all your students.Carolyn G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03940814076869758555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-81689870632735111822015-08-24T08:28:04.765-07:002015-08-24T08:28:04.765-07:00We spent a mere week together "Drawing From N...We spent a mere week together "Drawing From Nature" at Kripalu with Peter London, a truly beautiful soul. I am so grateful that our time together has been extended because of the very technology so many decry and bemoan. Thank you for your wonderful sharings. Can't make it to the cape in person but travel there through your words and works nonetheless. Break-a-leg at your show and all future shows.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112430669216629334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-59197253908401654772015-02-11T12:24:45.683-08:002015-02-11T12:24:45.683-08:00Thank you for this explanation. It takes a lot of...Thank you for this explanation. It takes a lot of pressure off a developing artist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13989553994895328673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-39977676000278904552015-02-11T12:24:36.463-08:002015-02-11T12:24:36.463-08:00Thank you for this explanation. It takes a lot of...Thank you for this explanation. It takes a lot of pressure off a developing artist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13989553994895328673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-90515462402711901152014-06-02T07:00:18.222-07:002014-06-02T07:00:18.222-07:00I LOVE that she 'retains the right to totally ...I LOVE that she 'retains the right to totally destroy a piece in the process'. That's when you are free. That's when the voice inside you is finally allowed it's own clear sound. Thanks, Mary.Kelley Carey MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667693715096070393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-43344201554817160752014-01-21T03:39:49.848-08:002014-01-21T03:39:49.848-08:00As a beginning artist, I have chosen to paint pict...As a beginning artist, I have chosen to paint pictures that seem simplistic like a dress or flowers. Once I felt comfortable with these, I moved onto pictures that reminded me of past experiences like shopping with my Mom or going for walks in the rain or sitting on a dock with my true love. Mary, I love how you articulate this process because I realize how my paintings are growing not only on the canvas but internally as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860408861709184522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-82695025285126532892014-01-20T10:01:00.063-08:002014-01-20T10:01:00.063-08:00This is just what i needed to read this morning. T...This is just what i needed to read this morning. Thank you.C Tanner Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521058642218923774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-41913623237794182922011-12-03T05:04:37.385-08:002011-12-03T05:04:37.385-08:00Well said, Mary. My students often hear me say, &...Well said, Mary. My students often hear me say, "Discomfort is growth". I'm going to point them to your wonderful post.Jody Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14042330297369057882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-61385734388116228282011-12-02T17:42:03.073-08:002011-12-02T17:42:03.073-08:00Beautiful Mary. I'm proud to call you a dear ...Beautiful Mary. I'm proud to call you a dear friend. Cheryl and I are indeed fortunate to have this pleasure.paul singleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025569038905732222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-19341058140373237412011-08-08T17:37:56.740-07:002011-08-08T17:37:56.740-07:00Hi Mary,
always enjoy your work but truthfully thi...Hi Mary,<br />always enjoy your work but truthfully this is the most brilliant piece, but with that comes my own judgement that I love it.Cthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533974632379517009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-44093377984978729572011-08-08T09:28:53.682-07:002011-08-08T09:28:53.682-07:00Mary, to put what I think you're saying anothe...Mary, to put what I think you're saying another way, be open to the unexpected. Notice what is usually overlooked.<br /><br />Surely it is possible to put on one's "judging" hat too soon and prematurelly dismiss a new idea that's only just starting to assert itself.<br /><br />Though later on I personally feel we are obligated as professional artists to be very critical of our own work and that of others. It's perhaps more about the spirit in which one is critical.Philip Kochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05191070779177407750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-82295463515601351712011-08-06T14:02:44.476-07:002011-08-06T14:02:44.476-07:00Thank you, Mary, for this post! You put everything...Thank you, Mary, for this post! You put everything in such clear focus and I have to tell you, I was struggling trying to get my head around all that we did and where to go next...and NOW I know! Thank you thank you thank you!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116698996323506109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-37524593635451942052010-07-23T04:31:36.946-07:002010-07-23T04:31:36.946-07:00Thank you Mary. I am also dealing with the same is...Thank you Mary. I am also dealing with the same issues of trying to simplify and figure out what I want to present in my artwork. As the above comment said, the process is difficult -- very difficult in the beginning. I'll be looking at the link for your show! Thanks again.Marsha Hamby Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121453066638558910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-14849588309641288052010-07-22T05:37:01.272-07:002010-07-22T05:37:01.272-07:00Genius thoughts! Your work on painting is stated c...Genius thoughts! Your work on painting is stated clearly. You speak what I am internally and visually working through. The process IS difficult. Thank you for sharing, Mary. Miss you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112582570023780332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-36946239700072887262010-03-29T08:58:44.320-07:002010-03-29T08:58:44.320-07:00Hi Mary, congrats on your blog. As a teacher, you...Hi Mary, congrats on your blog. As a teacher, you will be able to impart some of your knowledge to students who are interested in your process. But it will always be YOUR process. I have learned that process/technique & finish are always the result of thinking, feeling, and yes making many mistakes. The finished painting is always the result of a very personal inner voice which will emerge if allowed, and no amount of watching technique can create it. But it can certainly help in the larger sense to add a piece of memory to the many-faceted aspects of creating a painting. The rest is up to the artist. <br /><br />Good luck, and thanks for sharing your time and thoughts. I will be on the other side of the screen thinking and feeling with you!aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766865899143797433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582261149614424172.post-49200860056619135192010-03-27T06:34:12.975-07:002010-03-27T06:34:12.975-07:00Mary, you definitely have a way with words, and I ...Mary, you definitely have a way with words, and I agree with your musings. I enjoy watching demonstrations more when they are outside of a class, when I'm not chomping at the bit to start my own painting! However, in class demonstrations are also helpful, as I am a visual learner. <br />I enjoy viewing another artist's approach to making art. I also like to think I can take a bit from every artist/teacher I see, whether it's a technique, a philosophy, or even a "trick" that helps make me a better artist and make my art, "my own".<br />I look forward to reading your future blog entries!<br />Carpe Diem! EileenEileen Casey Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303779297399180333noreply@blogger.com