tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73973614488472980332011-07-31T04:18:34.261-07:00THE ALBERT SOCIETY Lee Mitchelson's Tribute to Karl AlbertWHAT KARL TAUGHT ME ABOUT PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND ABOUT LIFE
"When painting with Karl it was essential to not only be keenly observant, but to also have a sufficient supply of chocolate-chip cookies"Lee Mitchelson's Animal Art Worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00801279405676860946noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7397361448847298033.post-55534395085384155872009-07-28T16:55:00.000-07:002009-08-04T10:30:51.775-07:00"THE JUNIPER BROTHERS AND THE PURPLE FLOWERS THE HORSES WON'T EAT" A plein air study by LeeI share the love Karl had for humble subject matter. He painted grand things as well, but he could look at the shadow and lightplay on a dancing bunch of weeds and be inspired. I think about that every single time I am outside. I was blown away by the tender attention he would give to painting the smaller plants in some larger scene. So respectful. He had reverence for the important part they Lee Mitchelson's Animal Art Worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00801279405676860946noreply@blogger.com0