tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post4837368252259041259..comments2023-11-04T11:45:46.731-05:00Comments on Vern Schwarz Art: RockyVern Schwarzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-20846979816380617032009-04-06T20:25:00.000-05:002009-04-06T20:25:00.000-05:00Jala...Darn, that dog was me last week...ha!Jala...Darn, that dog was me last week...ha!Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-85328327557408594312009-04-05T20:19:00.000-05:002009-04-05T20:19:00.000-05:00Okay, Vern, I see that when you emailed me, you we...Okay, Vern, I see that when you emailed me, you were being modest about your painting abilities... You rascal! This is AWESOME and I want to hug this dog right now.Jala Pfaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186623108399217523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-74050480023707736332009-03-27T21:30:00.000-05:002009-03-27T21:30:00.000-05:00Thanks Gwen, the orange/red ground is new for me a...Thanks Gwen, the orange/red ground is new for me and I really liked it here.<BR/><BR/>Kay great to see you back, and I think you'll have fun with it. Thanks for your comments.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-59559824271386781422009-03-27T16:13:00.000-05:002009-03-27T16:13:00.000-05:00Veern, I have been away from the blog pages too lo...Veern, <BR/>I have been away from the blog pages too long. All of these paintings are fantastic!!! What a great idea to donate paintings to the animal shelters. I think I will follow suit.KAY LYBRANDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09511510361686330189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-51523996279912314172009-03-27T11:41:00.000-05:002009-03-27T11:41:00.000-05:00This is a really heartwarming portrait. I love his...This is a really heartwarming portrait. I love his soulful eyes, the quick brush strokes and the red ground!Gwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-246559996808830712009-03-27T01:31:00.000-05:002009-03-27T01:31:00.000-05:00Thanks Kelley, appreciate it very much.Thanks Kelley, appreciate it very much.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-33174442611675313002009-03-26T16:01:00.000-05:002009-03-26T16:01:00.000-05:00Vern, you've really got something with these dog p...Vern, you've really got something with these dog paintings - what a great thing to do! This dog, in particular, is so plush and appealing - you really nailed the expression.Kelley Carey MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667693715096070393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-29635333376111787552009-03-25T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-25T21:26:00.000-05:00Thanks Marilyn, hopefully these guys will get adop...Thanks Marilyn, hopefully these guys will get adopted.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-59606100262983894662009-03-25T10:40:00.000-05:002009-03-25T10:40:00.000-05:00Vern, you are so good at these doggie paintings!! ...Vern, you are so good at these doggie paintings!! You really caught their souls and sadness. Great work as always!Marilyn M. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149463345362506101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-45840843700694920862009-03-25T09:58:00.000-05:002009-03-25T09:58:00.000-05:00Thanks Joanne, good to hear from you.Thanks Joanne, good to hear from you.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-57200955573748130082009-03-25T08:28:00.000-05:002009-03-25T08:28:00.000-05:00I love the expression you have captured in Rocky's...I love the expression you have captured in Rocky's eyes, Vern! The tilt of the ears give him such character... really beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743900480139515536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-27585852087562339572009-03-24T22:35:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:35:00.000-05:00Thanks Paula, I did these portraits off the shelte...Thanks Paula, I did these portraits off the shelter's own site. I'm going down there at the of the week or when the paint is dry. I'll snap some of my own shots then.<BR/><BR/>Thanks very much Debbie and Angela. Really appreciate your comments.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-89702324052989642322009-03-24T21:08:00.000-05:002009-03-24T21:08:00.000-05:00These dog portraits are beautiful, so painterly an...These dog portraits are beautiful, so painterly and filled with emotion. Everything is just spot-on, color selection, loose brushstrokes in all the right places, love the orange peeking out from the cool blue background. I'm with Sheila, *sigh*.Angela Elledgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205506808110111084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-18413024169946709132009-03-24T18:03:00.000-05:002009-03-24T18:03:00.000-05:00these dogs are so gorgeous. well done.these dogs are so gorgeous. well done.Debbie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944347579488731105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-85279704945011222872009-03-24T15:15:00.000-05:002009-03-24T15:15:00.000-05:00Your animal paintings are fabulous and so is the c...Your animal paintings are fabulous and so is the cause. I have the best intentions but I have yet to go to my local animal shelter...and we certainly have a few. It is a great way for each of us to make a difference. Nice job.Paula Villanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06591055157296767053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-29108934884787369972009-03-24T10:07:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:07:00.000-05:00Thanks Dave, I really appreciate you visiting the ...Thanks Dave, I really appreciate you visiting the blog and your kind comments.<BR/><BR/>Thanks R. this is where I'm slowly headed with my painting...I think, and I want a reminder of all the shelter animals.<BR/><BR/>Dodgie you are a wonderful photographer and designer. Thanks for visiting.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Akiko, I love your term "forever homes". Well said.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-57011524717800509762009-03-24T00:58:00.000-05:002009-03-24T00:58:00.000-05:00Both Duke and Rocky are so beautiful! I really enj...Both Duke and Rocky are so beautiful! I really enjoy what you are doing. Hope these handsome dogs will find their forever homes very soon.artbyakikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098738595029647247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-16428471342088477102009-03-23T22:17:00.001-05:002009-03-23T22:17:00.001-05:00cool artworks...I miss painting, I wonder how Vern...cool artworks...I miss painting, I wonder how Vern fit all these paintings into his schedule! nice job Vern! David Howell also a big fan!Dodgie Datorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421104584704713245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-91672244411172943122009-03-23T22:17:00.000-05:002009-03-23T22:17:00.000-05:00Vern, what a soulful, wonderful portrait. I can se...Vern, what a soulful, wonderful portrait. I can see why you made it your avatar.r garriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601540194915313393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-66716652887890786122009-03-23T22:15:00.000-05:002009-03-23T22:15:00.000-05:00daredevilVern I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR ART WO...daredevilVern I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR ART WORK AND ENJOYED YOUR SAMPLES ON YOUR SPOT. Dodgie Dator from McGrath Diamonds says you are great as well. It realy is a challenge the way your group creates in only 1 week. Keep up the creativity and thanks for letting me see your work! - Dave HowellToonstalk world by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161010695142548550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-20749752893179642562009-03-23T08:29:00.000-05:002009-03-23T08:29:00.000-05:00Thanks Liz, these guys always seem to have a soulf...Thanks Liz, these guys always seem to have a soulful look when they are at the shelter.<BR/><BR/>Glad you like it Tom. Hockey is starting to heat up along with the weather. Who do you like?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Ed, I was really pleased with this one.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-12366883018421785382009-03-23T01:16:00.000-05:002009-03-23T01:16:00.000-05:00GREAT painting, Vern. You captured a wonderful exp...GREAT painting, Vern. You captured a wonderful expression.Edward Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510689644324795248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-66129900441288068772009-03-22T22:46:00.000-05:002009-03-22T22:46:00.000-05:00I like the cool background you employed for the hu...I like the cool background you employed for the husky- I love the painterly approach! Side note: Given your address and the time of year... do you follow hockey Mr. Schwarz??? :>)Tom Pohlmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368347757561257112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-431967427861548612009-03-22T22:08:00.000-05:002009-03-22T22:08:00.000-05:00These are absolutely beautiful! So much heart and...These are absolutely beautiful! So much heart and soul. Superb!L.Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154266083542788127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744276631496984600.post-54671209048772725392009-03-22T18:24:00.000-05:002009-03-22T18:24:00.000-05:00Vern, the eyes say it all and the rest is loose an...Vern, the eyes say it all and the rest is loose and painterly...great job on all the dogs!Dana Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883163918906068098noreply@blogger.com