Comments on: Alan Flattmann – A Sense of Place

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 22:47:55 +0000

In reply to Jean H Sullivan. Ohhhhhh glad this was an eye-opening article Jean. Always LOVE hearing that! And I'm glad you can appreciate why I enjoy the wonderful work Alan does.

By: Jean H Sullivan

Jean H Sullivan — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:21:35 +0000

Thanks so much, Gail. What an eye-opener this article is. And the comments and his responses as well. I appreciated hearing about his formula for making a pastel surface and about his use of a ruler for starting drawing for his cityscapes. But mostly I enjoyed seeing all these wonderful paintings. Aunt Essie stood out, but it wasn’t the only one. Some of the scenes in France, where I’ve traveled at lot , seemed familiar – Paris in the Rain which looked a lot like coming off one side of Montmartre; and French Country Church which reminded me of the area around Montcabrier where we stayed for 6 weeks. And places I’ve never been. Sights like the magnificent Antiqua Weaver – WOW. You’ve often mentioned his work in the past and how much you love it. Now I know why.

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:40:40 +0000

In reply to Debasree Das. So glad you enjoyed them Debasree!

By: Debasree Das

Debasree Das — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:50:28 +0000

nice paintings really. Just awesome

By: Alan Flattmann

Alan Flattmann — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:29:30 +0000

Thanks to everyone for the very nice and flattering comments. I appreciate you all taking the time to read about my life’s work and passion. Being an artist all these years hasn’t always been easy, but it has definitely been very fulfilling.

Cheers & best wishes,
Alan

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:04:22 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Kuuskmae. Ohhhh Suzanne, I know a lot of people will be envious of you taking painting holiday workshops with Alan and in places off the beaten path. How fabulous!! And thanks for sharing your fav paintings. :-)

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:02:19 +0000

In reply to Alicia Short. Ohhh Alicia, thank you for this story of your encounter with Alan in the 70s! How wonderful that those classes still remain such a strong memory and influence on you. :-D

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:58:45 +0000

In reply to Shyla. Whoo hoo!! I love "blown away" reactions. How wonderful for you to have discovered a new artist Shyla!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:57:58 +0000

In reply to Diane. Oh my gosh you are so welcome Diane! I love that you can relate to Alan's paintings, particularly those of New Orleans having grown up there. Glad you were inspired and hope one of these days you'll be able to take one of his workshops. In the meantime, his books will do the trick. :-D

By: Shyla

Shyla — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:35:14 +0000

I’m blown away by these! My favourites are ‘Coming ashore’ and ‘quiet moments’. They are like faded photographs of a time gone by. Thank you so much for introducing this master to me.