Goodnight, Veryl 2012-07-16
Andy Wilkinson and Veryl Goodnight have a conversation about painting techniques, specifically in the plein air style. Goodnight discusses her artistic process, both in painting and sculpture, while also giving insight into some local history of her Colorado home
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Veryl Goodnight
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Date: July 16, 2012
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Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 00:53:05
Abstract
Painting, Andy and Veryl discuss their day of painting, Veryl discusses the value in painting familiar places, Life as an Artist, Began as a painter but went to sculpting, Has reputation as a sculptor, not a painter, Creative Process, Andy and Veryl talk about utilizing all senses when painting, Veryl discusses “seeing” a painting, difference in morning/evening light for painting, Veryl discusses tips on painting, Washes and “Local Color”, Difference between painting and sculpture, Veryl talks history of burros and her art depicting them, Painting the recent fires in Colorado, Ruins in the Ute Mountain area, Veryl mentions The Day the Wall Came Down
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