Comments on: Winter Evening: Step 19

By: Kari Christie

Kari Christie — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:15:16 +0000

This painting pulled me in immediately. I wish I were the girl by the fire…I love how the buildings of the city are just behind her, as though she were nestled in the chair and the buildings. I admire the clean simplicity and austere beauty of your paintings. As a previous commenter said, you paint as Ayn Rand wrote and I can think of no greater praise…

By: Bryan Larsen

Bryan Larsen — Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:30:55 +0000

Thanks for the comments Brian, James and Sam.

I am glad you are enjoying the piece. I am pleased as well with the way it is turning out, especially the figure. Sam, I won’t mention any names here, but next time I run into you let me know if you recognize the model. James, I look forward to the day when I can afford some original work myself (and, naturally, then day when more people can afford mine….keep up the good work).

Thanks to all for the congratulations on Asher’s arrival. I am not sure what would constitute artistic talent at 2 months (if I were into the whole modern art thing I might have some ideas), but he definitely seems to enjoy staring at the various prints I have hanging around the house, and gets pretty excited about the new piece, so he is at least showing good taste in art, which is a good start.

By: Sam Cottrell

Sam Cottrell — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 21:15:44 +0000

Bryan,

I think this is the best thing I have seen you paint. I love the subtlety of the theme, the amazing femininity of the figure, it’s perfect. I reacted immediately when I saw it. I am extremely moved by your work and by Damon’s work. I missed you at C’s wedding, so I’ll have to congratulate you on the baby here. Hope to see you soon.

By: James W. Whitaker

James W. Whitaker — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 19:45:25 +0000

Bryan,

I have been a huge fan of your work ever since I first discovered this site a few years ago as a young college student. In fact, in my opinion, you are the only painter I have ever found who paints paintings the way they are supposed to be painted. You paint the way Ayn Rand writes. As a young business owner I look forward to the day when I will be able to afford not only the “poster” versions of your art, but the originals as well.

By: Brian Young

Brian Young — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 23:30:04 +0000

Bryan,

Just a quick note to say that I’ve been following this painting from the beginning with great anticipation. The subject is turning out much better than I ever could have guessed. I think you’ve communicated a perfect balance of her strength, femininity, intelligence and warmth. Overall the whole painting works well together — it represents a really well thought out piece. I sincerely hope a limited number of giclee prints are made available some time after completion.

P.S. Congratulations on the birth of your son. Any signs of artistic talent yet?