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"Caught Off Guard"



Very Impressive.

http://www.davidwrightart.com/

Getting increased attention lately due to the tie-in of this painting of his (above) with the Hugh Glass inspired Hollywood version of "Revenant" which probably has Hugh Glass jogging in place in his grave ...

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Here is a study of a Revolutionary era flintlock looking like a piece from the J. P. Beck school, by Rusty McGee, in the hands of the unknown Longhunter.
A George Washington presentation piece. tu2
David Wright does rifles right:



These pictures have web addresses of this format:

http://www.davidwrightart.com/view.php?imageID=377

Now let's just put a number in the address and see what pops up for, say, 395 instead of 377 above:



Hey, that was fun, now try 397:

397:



399:



401:



405:




409:



411:



413:



005:



007:



etc.

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I have a few of his prints somewhere around here that he signed to me years ago. His brother Don wrote several books as well.


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Some nice stuff, however, I think the lighting and perspective must have caught David off guard.

that is basics.
 
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Some nice stuff, however, I think the lighting and perspective must have caught David off guard.

that is basics.



dave1,
Please point out what aspect of lighting or perspective you find faulty.
One example please, to educate me.
I can find no fault with the images above.
And yes that is a pretty elementary aspect for such an accomplished painter to screw up as you claim.
I do not see any faults in the images above.


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RIP,

David Wright and I worked on Jim Dresslar's book on powder horns together. David did the layout and design and I did the photography. Not only is David Wright the finest artist of that genre,but he is one of the nicest and most humble men you would ever want to meet.

This dave1 is simply a no talent internet user that is simply trying to elevate himself by dragging others down. He probably took a drawing class in high school and flunked.

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Some nice stuff, however, I think the lighting and perspective must have caught David off guard.

that is basics.


Perspective or composition? The first image is a bit awkward and the rest are more reminiscent of fine historical illustrations.

For a moment I thought the attractive indian lady was on her I Phone but on closer inspection she is doing her makeup.

I do like the study of the unknown Longhunter and his rifle.


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Perspective fairgame. To me David is being realistic in his approach, his colours are accurate, modelling good and his depiction of historical events are nice. You see that he uses light effectively in some of his other pieces but it falls apart in caught off guard. It is not believable and I** believe he wants the scene to be as believable as possible, to be there facing the bear. This is fine art.

To create shadow would suggest strong lighting i.e. direct sunlight in the case of 'caught off guard', the hunters shadow in perspective looks off. The shadow of his left leg goes down and over one stick and supposedly under the other one and the suddenly reappears in the water. The axe has no shadow. If the hunters shadow is anything to go by then surely the far bank would be cast in shadow? the bushes seems to be in most part receiving light from 1 o clock and small rocks around the painting confirm that but if that was the case the perspective of the hunters shadow to me does not align correctly. It just is not consistent but I don't wish to go on and upset you knowledgable gents and David may have intentionally left out certain aspects. A little bit of criticism never hurt anybody's career, especially in the art world. I much prefer z s Liang and H terpning for their depiction of American Indians.

Dave Westbrook, I never questioned Mr Wright as an individual, I questioned the accuracy of said painting so wind your neck in.
 
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Perspective fairgame. To me David is being realistic in his approach, his colours are accurate, modelling good and his depiction of historical events are nice. You see that he uses light effectively in some of his other pieces but it falls apart in caught off guard. It is not believable and I** believe he wants the scene to be as believable as possible, to be there facing the bear. This is fine art.

To create shadow would suggest strong lighting i.e. direct sunlight in the case of 'caught off guard', the hunters shadow in perspective looks off. The shadow of his left leg goes down and over one stick and supposedly under the other one and the suddenly reappears in the water. The axe has no shadow. If the hunters shadow is anything to go by then surely the far bank would be cast in shadow? the bushes seems to be in most part receiving light from 1 o clock and small rocks around the painting confirm that but if that was the case the perspective of the hunters shadow to me does not align correctly. It just is not consistent but I don't wish to go on and upset you knowledgable gents and David may have intentionally left out certain aspects. A little bit of criticism never hurt anybody's career, especially in the art world. I much prefer z s Liang and H terpning for their depiction of American Indians.

Dave Westbrook, I never questioned Mr Wright as an individual, I questioned the accuracy of said painting so wind your neck in.




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RIP,

David Wright and I worked on Jim Dresslar's book on powder horns together. David did the layout and design and I did the photography. Not only is David Wright the finest artist of that genre,but he is one of the nicest and most humble men you would ever want to meet.

This dave1 is simply a no talent internet user that is simply trying to elevate himself by dragging others down. He probably took a drawing class in high school and flunked.

David L. Wesbrook


Dave Wesbrook,

Thanks, that explains it.

Sun is near high noon (OK, 1 o'clock) and into the turned face of the rifleman, dave1 might be confusing the shadow and the reflected image of rifleman's bent left lower extremity, the hatchet does have a shadow, and the bend of the shadow of that left lower extremity just happens to leave one wooden pole in shadow and the one next to it in bright light, and it is not worth my time to say anymore about it ...
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Perspective fairgame. To me David is being realistic in his approach, his colours are accurate, modelling good and his depiction of historical events are nice. You see that he uses light effectively in some of his other pieces but it falls apart in caught off guard. It is not believable and I** believe he wants the scene to be as believable as possible, to be there facing the bear. This is fine art.

To create shadow would suggest strong lighting i.e. direct sunlight in the case of 'caught off guard', the hunters shadow in perspective looks off. The shadow of his left leg goes down and over one stick and supposedly under the other one and the suddenly reappears in the water. The axe has no shadow. If the hunters shadow is anything to go by then surely the far bank would be cast in shadow? the bushes seems to be in most part receiving light from 1 o clock and small rocks around the painting confirm that but if that was the case the perspective of the hunters shadow to me does not align correctly. It just is not consistent but I don't wish to go on and upset you knowledgable gents and David may have intentionally left out certain aspects. A little bit of criticism never hurt anybody's career, especially in the art world. I much prefer z s Liang and H terpning for their depiction of American Indians.

Dave Westbrook, I never questioned Mr Wright as an individual, I questioned the accuracy of said painting so wind your neck in.




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RIP,

David Wright and I worked on Jim Dresslar's book on powder horns together. David did the layout and design and I did the photography. Not only is David Wright the finest artist of that genre,but he is one of the nicest and most humble men you would ever want to meet.

This dave1 is simply a no talent internet user that is simply trying to elevate himself by dragging others down. He probably took a drawing class in high school and flunked.

David L. Wesbrook


Dave Wesbrook,

Thanks, that explains it.

Sun is near high noon (OK, 1 o'clock) and into the turned face of the rifleman, dave1 might be confusing the shadow and the reflected image of rifleman's bent left lower extremity, the hatchet does have a shadow, and the bend of the shadow of that left lower extremity just happens to leave one wooden pole in shadow and the one next to it in bright light, and it is not worth my time to say anymore about it ...
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I suspect backlit scenes are difficult to paint and maybe some of the dynamics of the theme have been lost to it?


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Perspectives are perfect, composition is supposed to be jarring and unsettling here, and the near back lighting at near high noon adds to the grimness of this situation.

My only question about this painting by David Wright is:

What are the light-colored, variously shaped, and randomly oriented, floating blobs above the charging bears back?

Animal (swarming insects, bear saliva), vegetable (leaf and twig debris) or mineral (pebbles, sand, dirt) behind the bear from where he scratched off from the shore?????




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Perspectives are perfect, composition is supposed to be jarring and unsettling here, and the near back lighting at near high noon adds to the grimness of this situation.

My only question about this painting by David Wright is:

What are the light-colored, variously shaped, and randomly oriented, floating blobs above the charging bears back?

Animal (swarming insects, bear saliva), vegetable (leaf and twig debris) or mineral (pebbles, sand, dirt) behind the bear from where he scratched off from the shore?????




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Debris? Vegetation? Gives some motion to the bear.


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My only question about this painting by David Wright is:

What are the light-colored, variously shaped, and randomly oriented, floating blobs above the charging bears back?
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In my opinion, it is obvious that they are leaves from the willow bush that the bear just crashed out of. They are a different color than the bush because they are now in the light instead of the shade.

Amazing paintings.
 
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In my opinion, it is obvious that they are leaves from the willow bush that the bear just crashed out of. They are a different color than the bush because they are now in the light instead of the shade.

Amazing paintings.


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Willow leaves, of course! Thanks.

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Some more interesting lighting by David Wright, who is surely one of the greatest "historical illustrators" ever, not quite down to Norman Rockwell level. Wink

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Description of last one above:
Title: FAR BEYOND THE SETTLEMENTS
Medium: oil on panel, framed
Size: 48" x 36"

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Indeed illustrations and the first bends light to suit the artists imagination.

These are templates of days of old and record history. I would not call it fine art but they are fine paintings in their own right.


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Right, it is more than simple "fine art."

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Wright and Troiani (sp?) are two of the finest artists extant.

They take the time to research the subject and history of their paintings. They both live the times they paint.

Muzzleloader Magazine features the artwork of both on a regular basis.

I had the privilege of meeting both at the CLA Members meetings in Lexington in years past...
 
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a fine painter and gent no doubt and I wish him much future success. This particular painting just does not sit right with me, let that be an opinion and not an attack, apologies if anybody were offended.
 
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Thanks RIP! Big Grin I enjoyed seeing them! tu2
 
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Wright and Troiani (sp?) are two of the finest artists extant.

They take the time to research the subject and history of their paintings. They both live the times they paint.

Muzzleloader Magazine features the artwork of both on a regular basis.

I had the privilege of meeting both at the CLA Members meetings in Lexington in years past...


Rich,

Don Troiani is awesome to the extreme, said to research some of his paintings for years before putting any paint to canvas. Revolutionary War through Civil War scenes detailed accurately down to the buttons on the uniforms. Eeker
Some of the David Wright paintings can be more relaxing to look at than some of the Troiani war scenes. All authentic. Wink

I was at the CLA meeting in 2009 in Lexington, and did not win the House Brothers rifle raffle, but it was cool to see. Cool Will try to get back.



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You have a good eye and heart. Welcome!



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I own a number of Don's prints and can attest to his research personally, and as for David's art, you should see his Civil War work, especially his Confederate Generals. Both men strive to vicariously live what they paint.


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