I love your artwork. I am also a painter but due to wind, excessive sunlight and BUGS in Texas, I rarely go outside to paint. However, I am inspired to keep trying by looking at work of artists that do. These are great pieces!
Hello James, I read your posts and listen to you and Tom Luongo. I pretty much agree with all that YOU expound about, also you are witty. I paint too. Your paintings are getting more and more interesting.... downright Van Goghish.
OMG, Luncheon on the Grass is hilarious...and also sad. When future generations, if we are so lucky, enquire about the world population crash we can use this to explain.
I do plein air painting also. I’ve always painted (oils) but started plein air that first Covid year. There is a beautiful conservation site close to me and I would go out and paint. It truly kept me sane. I try to paint outdoors as much as possible, ev3n in winter if I can, up here in northern Illinois. I use Golden Open slow dry acrylics except for winter when I use oils. I try to finish it at one time. 8x10s or 8 X 16s are my favorite sizes and can usually be completed. I see things I never see working from a photo plus the nature around me is so important. Duds happen but just being outside doing this makes me feel alive. I do sell but don’t push it. I’m old!😊 and don’t have much patience for the marketing required these days. James, I like your work. It’s vibrant and honest. I could share mine with you but not sure how. Thanks for the truth in your inimitable style.
Yours is an admirable body of work--how fortunate to reside in such an inspirational location, you've captured its essence and innocence. Your wink to Manet was a treat.
I love your artwork. I am also a painter but due to wind, excessive sunlight and BUGS in Texas, I rarely go outside to paint. However, I am inspired to keep trying by looking at work of artists that do. These are great pieces!
Dan Bongino said something on his radio show that made an immediate and lasting impression on me: God never loses.
Thanks, Dan
Hello James, I read your posts and listen to you and Tom Luongo. I pretty much agree with all that YOU expound about, also you are witty. I paint too. Your paintings are getting more and more interesting.... downright Van Goghish.
Thanks for sharing these. Academia and galleries have largely forgotten what art is. It's nice to see the work of artists who haven't forgotten.
OMG, Luncheon on the Grass is hilarious...and also sad. When future generations, if we are so lucky, enquire about the world population crash we can use this to explain.
I do plein air painting also. I’ve always painted (oils) but started plein air that first Covid year. There is a beautiful conservation site close to me and I would go out and paint. It truly kept me sane. I try to paint outdoors as much as possible, ev3n in winter if I can, up here in northern Illinois. I use Golden Open slow dry acrylics except for winter when I use oils. I try to finish it at one time. 8x10s or 8 X 16s are my favorite sizes and can usually be completed. I see things I never see working from a photo plus the nature around me is so important. Duds happen but just being outside doing this makes me feel alive. I do sell but don’t push it. I’m old!😊 and don’t have much patience for the marketing required these days. James, I like your work. It’s vibrant and honest. I could share mine with you but not sure how. Thanks for the truth in your inimitable style.
Jan--
Just attach some to an email -- jhkunstler@mac.com -- I'd like to see 'em.
Love how you include your latest artwork at the end of your piece. It calms me back down from the frustration and irritation. 😀 Do you sell copies?
Reminds me of some of Van Gogh’s artwork
My favorite is "Looking East from Hebron". Simple and beautiful paintings.
Jim, I absolutely LOVE all of your paintings - they are MARVELOUS. When does the James Howard Kunstler Museum open???
These are beautiful!!!
Best analysis I’ve ever read. It may be predictive but it sure looks on point. This is biblical.
JHK
My birthday is 10/8
Is O’Donnell Hill painting still available?
Thanks !
Chris
Love the Manet update.
Yours is an admirable body of work--how fortunate to reside in such an inspirational location, you've captured its essence and innocence. Your wink to Manet was a treat.
"Relatable" art....the most enjoyable kind.
Merry Christmas!!!