Comments for Marc Dalessio

Comment on Sketches of Summer by Charles

Charles — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:54:01 +0000

Hello Marc,
Thanks you for posting all your fantastics works.
best regards.

Comment on Zagreb Sketches by Randall

Randall — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:25:29 +0000

Oh wow Marc cool scenes. Looks like the weather kind of cleared up at Lotrščak Tower and the painting of Zagreb below that. Nice night scene. I bet there’s some awesome scenes in Holland

Kirby

Comment on Zagreb Sketches by daniel chow

daniel chow — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:22:08 +0000

marc,

how did you paint The Bar at Zvijezda? if it was painted on location at night, then how or what did you do to help you paint in this lighting condition?

thanks!

Comment on Minute Painting Videos by Andrew Daniel

Andrew Daniel — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:07:36 +0000

These videos were really fun to watch, you have a subtle sense of humor in you explanations, the music works great, I could listen to anything for a minute anyway. I was unfamiliar with the cuttle bone, Canada Balsam, and scraping out portraits as a part of ones routine, rather then when one just messes things up. Also, I had only seen sight size used in figurative work. Jim McVicker recommended that I check out your work, it is really lovely, am an instant fan!

Comment on Zagreb Sketches by Hal DeWaltoff

Hal DeWaltoff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:17:06 +0000

I’m totally impressed with your work. I’m a friend of Joe McGurl and was lucky to see his Italian paintings right after he returned. They were terrific to say the least. Looking at your palette I was wondering why you don’t use burnt sienna. I like the look of your work from a color standpoint, but can’t figure out how you get a good dark w/o burnt sienna!

I have enjoyed your website and blog. All very inspiring. Best, Hal

Comment on Zagreb Sketches by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:22:26 +0000

I’ve recently found your blog and I’m really impressed with the quality of your paintings. These plein air studies are just stunning.
I’m interested in the technical info but I don’t think I’ll ever find time to make my own paint!
I’m interested in the boards you paint on outdoors. Could you explain what you use and how you prepare them? Regards, Paul.

Comment on Zagreb Sketches by Vicki Sergent

Vicki Sergent — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:59:36 +0000

Very beautiful work, and so different in tone from Italy.

Comment on Lead or Titanium White? by Peter Berndt

Peter Berndt — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:01:13 +0000

The comments about lead white and zinc are quite accurate, especially about zinc which will cause paint film to fail by delamination when it is used in high concentration, as shown in the Mecklemburg study cited above. Everyone interested in longevity of their work will be interested in being aware.

Comment on Lead or Titanium White? by daniel chow

daniel chow — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:42:43 +0000

i have a two-year-old tube of lead white that i’d like to use, but i’m still not sure about using it because i’m not sure how to handle it properly—while painting, skin contact, cleaning, and disposal.

Comment on Alba’s Sculpture by Tania

Tania — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:48:07 +0000

Hi Marc, this post moved me to tears, such a beautiful memorial, for your beautiful wife, My thoughts will be with you as I reflect on this post – both the saddness and the expression of deepest love. My sincerest condolences on your loss.