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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Bingham » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:56 am

It's great to see the original sketch Rich. I don't know how you managed to "channel" my recollection of that old truck, the illustration is spot-on. It gives me great pleasure to be able to see your work on these boards. I think you may very well be the Peter Helck of our generation !
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Post by Rich Eagle » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:03 am

I see we have jumped to page 2. I will repeat the illustration here for continuity sake.
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The description in your story was complete and intriguing. Finding some old pictures brought it together. Also, our minds have run down the same crooked little path for many years.
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Post by Rich Bingham » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:06 am

:lol: true enough ! :lol:
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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:37 am

Well it's not Winter yet but Summer is about over. Enjoy the good weather while it lasts.
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Post by ModelT46 » Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:42 pm

My office reminds me of his painting'
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Post by perry kete » Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:56 pm

I do enjoy your paintings and admire your talent. I have a soft spot in my heart for Coupes since I have a '22


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Post by Wayne Sheldon » Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:39 pm

Just thought I should add a piece to the "color" discussion.
Because part of the work I did for so many years involved color television, I was made aware of this significant difference. Mixing colors in the common sense, like mixing paint or yellow light through a blue lens is called "color additive" mixing. The reason a color tv uses a different mix is that the phosphors used on the screen that are "excited" by the cathode ray to display for a fraction of a second a tiny piece of the picture that collectively becomes the television picture, do not mix the way two paints or a light and a lens do. What they do is called "color subtractive" mixing.
Frankly, I do not understand it well enough myself to explain it. It was just something I needed to be aware of with my work. I know it exists, and I know what it was called.
I suspect that the yellow light through a blue lens may not be a true "color additive" mix, But I don't know about that. Color subtractive works similar for some colors, different for others. Again, I don't know enough about it. I sometimes wonder how the early engineers working to develop color television felt back in their day trying to make the thing work.


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Post by Rich Bingham » Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:26 am

There's something very appealing about that '09 under six inches of new snow that makes me want to experience getting her started, and plowing through drifted roads, something I've never done. A couple of years ago when we had heavy snows in the valley, my Lizzie was laid up, undergoing an operation to correct the ravages of the "grey death" (aka babbit thrust washers). Snow drifted deep enough I couldn't have gotten out of the shop anyway ! We're pretty much ready for anything now. Oh boy ! Winter !! My favorite thing !! :lol:
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Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Sep 20, 2019 4:58 pm

I did get my '09 out for photos a year or two ago but the light wasn't really right. This is one of the photos.
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Maybe this Winter.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:37 pm

Rich B. bite your tounge! Its 85 here today. About 10 degrees above average which is too hot for me but I remember earlier this year -22. A nice sunny 65 would be great.

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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:51 am

Bench test was inspired by the delightful colors and shapes these items have. My Daughter confiscated the painting so can see it when I visit her.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:42 pm

Another study of Model T era items is this one. I posted this in Feb 2018 on the old forum but thought I would include it here also.
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Post by perry kete » Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:56 pm

Another great painting. I enjoy this one very much. Like your daughter I will confiscate this one and you can come see it when you visit me.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:51 pm

Thanks Dennis. You are nothing like my daughter but I would come visit you if you lived as close. :lol:
I'm glad you like these.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:53 pm

Years ago there were dozens of these old bodies hiding in the vegetation of Idaho. Not having room to put them or an interest in all years we didn't attempt to retrieve many. Now most are gone and houses have sprung up where the old stuff was. Many were used for target practice or a source of sheet metal. This one survived on a friends ranch long enough for me to get a photo and paint from it.
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Post by Rich Bingham » Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:36 pm

I love this one !

We were mighty picky in the 60’s, and at the time, I, for one, somehow thought the hulks would always be there, along with the Hoover wagons that provided a wealth of frames, wheels, running gear parts, and not infrequently, usable tires. Returning to the hunt for rust in the mid-70s I was shocked to find the wooden spokes had rotted out and horizontal-lying sheet metal was mostly all rusted through :o
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:27 pm

Thanks Rich. Those were great days tromping through the sage brush and junkyards. "Memories!"

5 years ago I did this painting.
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It brought some nice comments including a suggestion that the "trucks" (wheel carriages) were not correct for that era from David Dewey. David and I became great Forum friends and he helped me correct the painting. Discussions like that have kept it interesting in continuing to paint these old images.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:52 pm

I see now that that is not a current version of the painting. Poor memory and disc failures make keeping track of a hundred or more painting files a bit much for this old soul.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:15 pm

Rich, as real as your paintings look he probably just hopped in! Enjoying every one!!!

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Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:05 pm

It has been a while since I posted a Model T painting. I have been working on this one for the last week or two. It is nice when we can keep doing the things that we enjoy while the world around us struggles with the problems at hand. I hope most of you can find some normalcy these days.
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I posted a photo of this guy called "Proud of the old Fliver" on May 5th. Mom could tell me a great story about him if she were still here. The broken rear windows and the mud splatter tell me the car is just transportation and a few years old. I believe the license plate is Montana 1925. I had to improvise the right hand 20% to fit the image of the canvas. Fortunately there are lots of photos of Model Ts around.
I may fine tune some more detail or not. It is always hard to tell when they are done.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:03 pm

It's been a while since I posted a Model T painting. Here's a new one.
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I have always been fascinated by night lighting. It's tough to capture in photos or on canvas but I keep trying.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:29 pm

One good thing about cold weather, Rich is painting again and sharing it with us all.
I love it Rich.

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Post by perry kete » Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:00 pm

No matter how cold it gets outside your paintings are always are warm and inviting. It allows me to travel back in time and I feel as I'm there.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:45 pm

Having a few places to show these makes them worth painting. I want to thank Jay (- In Northern California) for posting the photo back in November 2017. (http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1511131922) It has seemed like a good start for a project since then. He found so many great shots just like Dollisdad, Herb and others are doing now.
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My Rusty Coupe replaced the '15 touring at the pump and I tried to compose the lighting. An earlier try is shown here.
While many of these are beyond my abilities, we don't learn unless we push our limits.
This one is on it's way for consideration in the Bulb Horn Magazine.
I'm happy to find some enjoying them.
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Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:57 pm

Rich Eagle wrote:
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I see now that that is not a current version of the painting. Poor memory and disc failures make keeping track of a hundred or more painting files a bit much for this old soul.
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I'm not sure when I added the rabbit.
Maybe you didn't. Rabbits have a way of popping up. ;)


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Post by jeffstag » Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:19 pm

Not a T, but one of my more favorite old car paintings. I saw this at Hershey a few years ago. It was done as an advertisement for Houck quick change wire wheels, for when you need to change in a hurry
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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:00 pm

The Artists of that era did such wonderful work. They add so much to the wonder of those cars and parts.
It's nice to see that one.
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. . . night lighting. It's tough to capture . . . on canvas . . .
But you nailed it Rich !! Mighty nice work. As for the old illustrators, you're no slouch yourself, pal. :D
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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:09 pm

Thanks Rich. I have had the pleasure to know some great serious Artists. You are among them.
I just do it for fun.
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Post by John Dow » Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:57 am

I don't know the artist but I love this one.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:36 pm

A bit of winter here. I composed this with my T coupe as a base and then added components that I kind of liked.
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Scanning the painting gives the canvas texture which is sometimes fun.
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Post by dhosh » Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:52 pm

Wow, Rich...... I just saw this long running thread for the dist time, tonight. Amazing work. I especially like the studies in lightly and texture. I recently started doing pen and ink drawings... But can't freeform for beans. I have to trace to come up with some wat to transfer an image I like, to my paper, the continue on... Otherwise my perportions are all wonky!

A fun thread I will continue to watch.... And revist!!
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:06 pm

Thanks Dennis. Just do whatever it takes to get something you like. I don't think there are any rules.
Here is one I finished today.
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Post by Randall strickland » Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:05 pm

Awesome talent there Rich!!

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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:33 pm

Thanks Randall.
I thought this photo of the "studio" might be amusing to some.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:02 pm

I started this one a month or so and asked about the logo on the tire patch kit display. Much is going on in this one. I could work another month on it but I'm not sure it would get any better. So here it is.
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I appreciate the help on the logo. I also looked at dozens of posts showing parts and their boxes to figure out colors.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:27 pm

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Here is another fresh off the easel.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:00 pm

Another one I posted elsewhere that I should include her is the Tourabout with the young fellows sitting in. At times it is a favorite. Youth and patina always catch my eye.
Enjoy.
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Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:27 pm

A lot of kids, at least country kids, could and did drive cars back then, at least "on the place".

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Post by perry kete » Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:25 pm

Those paintings are just beautiful! You are a very talented man. I can't even fasten two velcro strips together!
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I have my problems with Velcro too. As a hobby I enjoy and not a vocation it's always gratifying that others enjoy these too.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:25 pm

ENJOY? Very much Rich. Any of your painting are wonderful to look at. If you painted a house, I would enjoy that also. May be more fun to watch you paint a house? 😁


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Post by EricMac » Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:25 am

This is one of my favorite threads here. I greatly appreciate your sharing these with us. Happy Thanksgiving all.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Bingham » Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:44 am

Rich E. has always owned a formidable talent, and it's been my privilege to have enjoyed his artworks going on 60 years. It's mighty gratifying to note the deserved appreciation his work receives here. :D
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:21 pm

Thank you all. This is the perfect place to share them. The Forum has given me so many ideas and details to work from and they seem to be right for old car guys.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by DHort » Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:33 pm

Rich,

If Martynn Vowell can put all his wonderful drawings in another folder on this site, perhaps you would be willing to do the same. I would love to be able to scroll through a folder with your drawings in it.

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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:50 pm

Hi David. I do have a Gallery of art and humor.
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/7
I find it tedious to add all my paintings to it when they are already in 2 threads. "Just an old car Painting" and "Paintings that aren't Model Ts" have it all. I try to update them when I paint new ones so they aren't to far down the list. People use Martynn's for reference so it make more sense in his case. I doubt mine would be viewed near as much.
When folks have comments it seems easier here. I encouraged the moderators to add the comment capabilities on the gallery but few use that feature or even the galley itself.
Thanks for mentioning it though.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:50 pm

This is my Granddaughter 10 or so years ago sitting in the Tudor. I have never perused painting portraits as there is so much to learn to do anything successfully. I have friends who do marvelous paintings of people and they have spent thousands of hours learning. It's a struggle for me whenever I need to put some in a car painting. At least I understand the cars much better than humans. Requests for pet dogs and cats etc. are often asked for.
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While there is much wrong with this one it is good to try.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Mon Dec 13, 2021 4:27 pm

"While there is much wrong with this one it is good to try."

You are too modest. I see only a beautiful painting of a beautiful child.

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Post by perry kete » Mon Dec 13, 2021 4:59 pm

Well said Jerry, I agree, a beautiful painting of a beautiful child, but I will add by a very talented artist.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:29 pm

Well Thanks. There are often things to like in paintings that may not be exceptional. We are often critical of our works and that makes us strive to do better next time. It's much like the work on old cars.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Dallas Landers » Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:51 pm

I always enjoy your work Rich. Brushes or shop tools, your work is amazing.

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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:34 pm

I appreciate that Dallas. It's fun to share things.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:43 pm

At long last I painted another Model T to post on this thread.
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A few of you know this Fall had me struggling a bit. Finally it was discovered I needed a new aortic valve and they put in two stints. The valve went in nicely Dec. 22nd and I was able to go home the next day. It was totally much better than the long stay and recovery 11 years ago with the first replacement and 5 by-passes. I feel great and will be cranking cars as soon as the snow subsides.
I wasn't getting inspired with things to paint but this was shared by Tim Juhl. It's a Michigan farm family and their first car in 1917. He could tell you more.
So, the paint is on the pallet and I hope I can get some interesting things on canvas.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:56 pm

Fantastic Rich! I remember that post. Glad to hear you are doing well. Also glad to see more paintings. A few new parts in an old Ford will keep it going for many more years. The same is true with us.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by perry kete » Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:15 pm

Wishing you a speedy recovery ...don't over do it.

Another beautiful painting.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Ed Fuller » Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:19 pm

Rich,

Glad to hear you are doing well. I always enjoy your paintings and and contributions to the forum.

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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by KeithG » Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:08 pm

Hi Rich, I'm glad to hear that you're on the mend. I always enjoy your paintings and greatly admire your talent.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Nathan Pederson » Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:55 am

Rich, you paint with a 'fine' brush. Great art show!!!
Wishing you well, healthwise, too.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by PDGx » Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:10 am

Rich, nothing like a valve job to get the engine running smooth.

When I grow up, I want to be just like you, so I bought one of these new fangled ruler thingies, and a mechanically operated pencil. Working on straight lines now. So much nicer than free hand. 🤔

Great work ! (I can’t get that kind of detail when taking a picture.)

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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by KWTownsend » Tue Jan 04, 2022 11:12 am

Beautiful Rich! I'll come crank a car for you anytime!
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Post by Oldav8tor » Tue Jan 04, 2022 11:29 am

Some time ago I shared a photo with Rich of my family taken in 1917 when they had bought their first car, a '17 Touring. My dad was only ten so his brother Harold (Jim) was at the wheel though I understand Dad got his chance when grandpa wasn't looking. Grandpa was 57 at the time and never learned to drive. The photo was taken in Michigan's Thumb, on the family farm which was located about 30 miles west of where I live now. I never expected Rich to turn it into a painting so you can imagine my surprise when I got an email in the new year with it attached and the subject "Happy New Year!" Seeing the old photo turned into such a beautiful painting did indeed start my year on a happy note and brought tears to my eyes in the process. Words cannot express my gratitude to Rich for such a gift.

Rich has had a tough go of late and many of us were worried for him. To hear that he is on the mend is the best news of all and I am humbled that he chose to paint my family in their T as part of his recovery. Like many of you, I enjoy his art and look forward to seeing many, many more. All the best Rich!
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:57 pm

Thanks Tim. I'm glad to see the added info on the Family. I felt like I was getting to know them as I tried to capture their images.
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I appreciate the kind thoughts and well wishes. Several of our Forum member have much more to worry about than I. The support from members is most welcome and a great thing for us.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by TMiller6 » Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:18 pm

Rich,

My wife and I just reviewed your latest additions to this thread. We both enjoy all the accuracy and detail you add to your paintings. Your girl in the Coupe looking back tugged at my wife’s heartstring. Thanks for sharing these on the Forum.

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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:25 pm

Thanks for mentioning that Thomas. I have noticed that folks often see things differently based on there memories and experiences. People can see images in the clouds or the grain of woodwork that remind them of things. I saw a spot in the kitchen drain that looked like an old friend of mine. Those who have old cars can enjoy the detail in these paintings much more than those who don't have that interest. That's why I put these out there for those who can find a happy place in them.
Like driving the cars, if they put a smile on someone else's face it goes beyond just our own pleasure in them.
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P. S. It occurred to me that I believe the real Art would be to create the same feeling in a piece with fewer brush strokes and a lot less fiddling with the detail. Some of the greats could do that. Perhaps if I could paint a thousand more years and pay attention to what I was doing I could get closer to that.
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Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:12 pm

Rich Eagle wrote:
Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:43 pm
At long last I painted another Model T to post on this thread.
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A few of you know this Fall had me struggling a bit. Finally it was discovered I needed a new aortic valve and they put in two stints. The valve went in nicely Dec. 22nd and I was able to go home the next day. It was totally much better than the long stay and recovery 11 years ago with the first replacement and 5 by-passes. I feel great and will be cranking cars as soon as the snow subsides.
I wasn't getting inspired with things to paint but this was shared by Tim Juhl. It's a Michigan farm family and their first car in 1917. He could tell you more.
So, the paint is on the pallet and I hope I can get some interesting things on canvas.
Thanks
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Rich,

I missed the mention of your health issue. Sorry that you had to go through that, but happy that you're patched up and on the mend! Well wishes for your continued improvement. I see that the ordeal hasn't diminshed your fine ability to paint, but are you able to play the piano after this?

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Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Jan 06, 2022 6:25 pm

Thanks Jerry. I only mentioned it in passing on a thread "Wanting to resume T activity" to encourage rehab activity. I may have mentioned becoming old and decrepit on other posts. My "repairs" seemed less serious than what many endure. I respect the thoughts and prayers given here on the forum and know how much they can help ones that are ill.
I didn't feel the need for myself.
Many of my posts can be considered off topic. We each have to weigh how important mentioning of health and deaths etc. is. It's good to keep up on our fellow members and I glad it is acceptable. I was able to stay in good spirts and just waited until I was felling better to mention it. Checking on the forum and painting each day I wasn't in the hospital or undergoing the dozens of tests made life seem better.
We all come to the Forum for our own reasons and probably can't imagine all the good that comes out of it in different ways.
Thanks to all who make so wonderful.

As far as the painting, I though this shows how the blotchy strokes give the impression of detail. I'm not an impressionist but small portions blown up make it look somewhat like that. Like a photograph, Higher resolution doesn't always make things look better.
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Post by Herb Iffrig » Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:23 pm

Yes, but Richard you know where to make the splotches!

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Post by Ed Baudoux » Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:54 pm

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Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:57 pm

Thanks guys. Here is another one I just finished. A '09 or '10 T in the Forest.
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Some of us have been in places like that in a T.
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Post by perry kete » Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:44 pm

Beautiful painting of the "09 -'10 T ... but wasn't it too cold to sit and paint in the forest?
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Post by Oldav8tor » Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:32 pm

Absolutely beautiful.... I don't know why but it seems more real than a photo. Great job Rich!
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Post by EricMac » Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:56 am

I have tried painting in the past and realized it is an incredibly challenging endeavor. I am grateful that you are still among us and willing to share your talents with this group. Good health to you!
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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:53 am

It's a pleasure to post these where old car folks can enjoy them. I get much inspiration from the forum photos and things members are doing. It is something I can do to contribute to the fun.
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This cover always caught my eye. It seemed like a good idea for a "T" painting.
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I believe it was Tom R. who found and first posted the photo. The composition and detail were too enchanting to change a thing. I pretty much just copied it onto the canvas.
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I am calling it a Model R. This was a lot of fun to work with even the dog which was a first for me. I would give credit to the photographer and ask permission if I knew more of it's origin. Instead I will simply ask for forgiveness.
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Post by Rich P. Bingham » Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:21 pm

That is just perfect, Rich. A wonderful painting.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:56 am

Thanks Rich. The youngster holding the crank seemed more like a boy in a dress. That was not unusual in those days. I thought the distress on the front tire might have been from chains. Many things come to mind when working with these images.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:42 am

I thought I would wait a couple weeks for most to receive their July/August Vintage Ford magazine. If yours hasn't arrived yet don't look. :D
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Getting a Model T stuck in the Mud is it's own reward. Most of us aren't in the mood to take a picture to remember it by. I enjoyed capturing such an event on canvas and having it accepted for a VF cover. It was less trouble than posing cars there for a photograph.
I am including it on this thread as a record of some of my work.
I believe flats of the cover are still available from MTFCA.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:21 pm

The cold weather brought out the paint and canvas. I think Rich Bingham posted the photo I did this from. I lose track but like to mention where things come from.
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I've pumped up enough tires to feel for this guy. He and the car have seen some miles.
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Post by Rich P. Bingham » Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:54 pm

I believe the photo was posted a time or two, here and there, and while I'd like to take credit for providing the inspiration, I don't remember for sure if I had posted it here. ("my, how that booze does fog yer mind !" - Kid Sheleen) But I love the image, and your painting even more !!

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Post by 5 WoodenWheels » Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:49 am

I'm a bit late to the party but I just had to say it's a beautiful painting, such rich detail with a touch of humor as well.

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Post by Rich Eagle » Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:26 pm

Thank you, Thank you! The colors of old things always fascinate me and trying to capture them is such fun. It's lucky we get to see so many charming photos here on the forum.
I tagged this one with Rich's name but don't have a good system for tracking them down. Most folks don't care where they came from, but some artists are very particular about using images that aren't their own. I do appreciate being able to work from some of the interesting ones.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:48 pm

I was looking for this photo earlier and just found it. It was a pumping contest of some kind on a tour long ago. Our son, with the bow tie, was standing in line to compete. The goal was to burst the inner tube.
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Just another look back at pumping up tubes.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:24 pm

I saw some pictures taken at the Museum with my paintings in the background and realized I hadn't included any of them in this thread.
Here's one.
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They were fun to do, and it's been long enough that I had forgotten them.
I tried to do them in a style of the Ford advertising illustrations but with subtle colors.
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Post by Rich P. Bingham » Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:23 pm

That is really fine ! It looks for all the world like a catalog plate. The barn vignette is a really nice touch !
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Post by jiminbartow » Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:58 am

Looks like you got the drop on him before he could get that window open and make his getaway. Jim Patrick

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Post by Norman Kling » Sat Sep 16, 2023 11:16 am

Your painting is great! The colors are much better than that of digital pictures or the old photographic colors. Whether drawn from scratch or coloring in photographs it is truly an art. My art would look like a kindergartener's stick figures.
With the camera came a change in what they call "art" That is abstract. It is an attempt to do something that a camera can't do, but to me it is not art.
Neither is the "heavy metal" type music. I like the old bands from the 1950's or before. The type on old 78 RPM records. Our family used to play various musical instruments of the accoustical type. Piano's. Organs, Saxaphones Tubas, Violins etc. When all the aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents got together they would play their instruments and those who did not play would sing. I played the piano accordian. I liked Laurence Welk's TV program.
Art is kind of like that. The real thing is what counts and lasts. Yours will live on for many years.
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Post by Arbs » Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 pm

This is from a sculpture painting at the Shady Maple smorgasbord in Pennsylvania Dutch country. I should have taken a full photo but I caught my favorite part at the time. Next time I get over there I'll grab a photo of the entire work.

It is one of many works by Abner and Aaron Zook who were Amish twins.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:55 am

Thanks for posting that. It's great to see what is out there. The images are wonderful.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:35 pm

Wouldn't we love to find one like this?
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Just finished it. What fun!!!
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Post by havnfun » Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:59 pm

Rich, Beautiful, yes I would love to find one like that, until that happens, I can enjoy your painting and dream
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Post by Rich P. Bingham » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:39 pm

Very fine Rich !! I soak it up and dream of finding a treasure like that ! Your paintings have atmosphere.
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Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:42 pm

After posting this, I realized the top braces of the doors were out of perspective. I change the angles and darkened the doors some.
Much of the later part of a painting is correcting things that look wrong. There are always many, but I get to where it isn't going to get much better.
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This is a photo and not a scan like the last one.
Perspective is always a challenge and the angle of the doors makes it tricky in composing.
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Post by Rich P. Bingham » Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:09 pm

In "fyne arte" painting I learned that mathematical or formulaic constructions are not your friend when confronted with a problem with perspective. If it looks right, it IS right. Your correction is comfortable.
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Post by Arbs » Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:09 am

Arbs wrote:
Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:45 pm
This is from a sculpture painting at the Shady Maple smorgasbord in Pennsylvania Dutch country. I should have taken a full photo but I caught my favorite part at the time. Next time I get over there I'll grab a photo of the entire work.

It is one of many works by Abner and Aaron Zook who were Amish twins.

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I finally got back to Shady Maple. I hope these photos help show how 3 dimensional this piece is...

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