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Inspiration from Artists Week 17 . J W M Turner
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Just read an interesting article on the Winsor and Newton website. Apparently Turner was an acquaintance of William Winsor who was concerned that Turner’s desire to experiment with materials and colour, together with his passion for achieving an effect rather than care for the finished painting, did not help the preservation of his work. He apparently often used the same pigments for both his oils and watercolours, some of which were known to fade - for example, natural Indigo which faded dramatically leaving behind grey or red skies where it was mixed with black or vermilion. Turner apparently replied to the gentle criticism from Winsor with the words ‘Your business, Winsor, is to make colour, mine is to use them.’
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by Jenny Harris
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38 of Turners watercolours are exhibited annually in January in the National Galleries of Scotland and I went about 10years ago to see them. They did seem a little dull but I put that down to the fact they are showcased in a darkened room, presumably to help preserve them. Having just read Jenny's comment I am wondering if it was the fact that the colours used had faded quite a bit and nothing to do with the lack of light in the room. I will admit to feeling slightly disappointed in them seeing them 'in the flesh' .
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Same scenario at the Tate, you just don’t see the colour and transparency of the watercolour in a darkened environment!
But there’s no alternative of course, these priceless treasures have to be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
I still thought that they were absolutely wonderful images.
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I haven’t had a chance to look at his oils yet, I do like the ones that have been posted so far . I hope to get some time today to have a good look at them on the internet.
Found some that I particularly like. The last one has a very faint rainbow that I suspect has lost its colours over the years. 
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by Paul (Dixie) Dean
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Paul, I’ve already suggested Fred Masters who lives in the same town as me. Another very local artist worth adding is Chris Forsey. You could also add Ian Sidaway - although not local he is very popular and does a lot of demos for The Artist. (There’s no shortage of names to suggest, I just didn’t want to be seen suggesting more than my fair share!)
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by Jenny Harris
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I think Turner was brilliant at atmosphere and in some of his oil paintings, some are not elaborate, he had the ability, with the placement of a simple object or colour combination, to make a painting sing which takes immeasurable ability and skill.
Norham Castle, Sunrise 1845.
Rain, Steam and Speed The Great Western Railway.
I think this is such a fantastic painting, It's almost like a link from the past to the future. I wonder if he ever considered if a man would walk on the moon one day. I think he thought of the future very much when he painted this.
Off the Nore Wind and Water.
Rain, Steam and Speed The Great Western Railway.
I think this is such a fantastic painting, It's almost like a link from the past to the future. I wonder if he ever considered if a man would walk on the moon one day. I think he thought of the future very much when he painted this.
Off the Nore Wind and Water.
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Paul, a request to please add Walter Langley to your list. (Thought I’d also bring this thread back up again, it had dropped out of sight.)Excellent article on Walter Langley in the latest edition of “The Artist”. I was particularly pleased, because it features an exhibition of his work in Penzance. I feel that the SW is a bit neglected by he Art World, but TA has made up for it.
