Thanks Jimmie and Chris,
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Originally Posted by Chris Saper
Dear Garth,
Let me re-enter this dialogue and comment on how your very precise edge mangement creates a breathable atmosphere between the viewer and the painter. I would, (and I think many others) like to hear your thoughts on this.
Best,
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Dear Chris,
What an interesting concept. I have not actually thought of this before; at least in verbal terms. Do you mean atmosphere between the viewer and the
painting, or the
painter? I am assuming it's the painting. It seems to make sense: if edges are crisp and sharp, they seem to penetrate the viewer's space more effectively than if they are soft and blurred. So I guess one could say there is a sense of a breathable atmosphere implied before some of my paintings. Very interesting! Thanks for articulating the idea. Now I will be thinking more consciously about this while painting.
Do you or anybody have more specific thoughts about this topic of the possible effect or illusion of atmospheric space?
Best,
Garth