Thanks Christopher, for so many of these insights and taking the time to write them down. Had to stop painting after reading it because my head was too inflated with the Breugel and Goya comparisons! Lol! I don't know what else to say (for a change), except I appreciate your serious and witty writing on art. There's not much out there. Great ending line, "... all things all at once." Nice.
I see the reality of Birkner's work every day where I live and know that he paints it as straight as he sees it. I have always admired Tom's work for its unbiased approach to what has been seen, depicting a reality that seems more fiction. I haven't seen his work since he was showing with DFN years ago. It was great to be reacquainted Thanks Christopher.
Thanks for this, Christopher! I'm a big fan of Tom's art. You expressed clearly and eloquently much of what I have always seen and felt about Tom's images, but couldn't find a way to put into words. And as a friend of Tom, I do find myself occasionally saying "Can you believe that shit?!". That's classic Jersey boy Tom.
Thanks William. One always worries when putting forward these internal monologues about another person’s work whether or not it’s anywhere near the mark. But Tom assures me that I hit some nails on the head, so that is very gratifying!!
Wonderful Paintings. Cjristopher, your piece is a lovely appreciation for and introduction to his work. I look forward to seeing this exhibition and talking with you about it.
Thanks Christopher, for so many of these insights and taking the time to write them down. Had to stop painting after reading it because my head was too inflated with the Breugel and Goya comparisons! Lol! I don't know what else to say (for a change), except I appreciate your serious and witty writing on art. There's not much out there. Great ending line, "... all things all at once." Nice.
The pleasure is all mine, Compadre.
I see the reality of Birkner's work every day where I live and know that he paints it as straight as he sees it. I have always admired Tom's work for its unbiased approach to what has been seen, depicting a reality that seems more fiction. I haven't seen his work since he was showing with DFN years ago. It was great to be reacquainted Thanks Christopher.
Thanks for this, Christopher! I'm a big fan of Tom's art. You expressed clearly and eloquently much of what I have always seen and felt about Tom's images, but couldn't find a way to put into words. And as a friend of Tom, I do find myself occasionally saying "Can you believe that shit?!". That's classic Jersey boy Tom.
Thanks William. One always worries when putting forward these internal monologues about another person’s work whether or not it’s anywhere near the mark. But Tom assures me that I hit some nails on the head, so that is very gratifying!!
Wonderful Paintings. Cjristopher, your piece is a lovely appreciation for and introduction to his work. I look forward to seeing this exhibition and talking with you about it.
Sarah