Criticism is so easy to dispense. Instead pick up a paint brush and try to apply your abilities to the broard spectrum of this man's abilities. A natural artist, a talent few people have. Very accomplished and inspiration .
This Chap was my art teacher at Ravensbourne College Catford London! He was a great chap! Texture Texture it's all about texture........A couple of us were invited to his house, it was full of half completed frames! I do not think he intended any criminal intentions.
Thanks for your insight about Monet and skill in mastering his work. I visited his house and garden when I was last in Paris, Giverny. Wonderful to immerse yourself in his life.
Tom has delighted me throughout his series on the various techniques employed by artists such as Turner and Rembrandt. There does however remain the question as to how he knew what those techniques were. I've read several art books on many of these 'masters', but all omit to specify the exact nature of their working methodology. "He would have..." is a phrase often used by Tom when discussing these artists but the question remains as to the certainty of his knowledge. He does ultimately manage to capture the essence or style of his subject, but I suspect there are many paths that could achieve the same result.