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Welcome to my humble critique of a favorite artist hero, Claude Monet. I'm certainly going out on a limb here to offer my opinion of this great artist's work--am I out of my mind? Me critiquing Monet? Why me?

I am an active real live artist with many paintings treasured by my patrons. I dare to offer criticism and take a hard look at such a revered artist's works as all this is meant to be helpful for new artists and painters, and useful for anyone who appreciates art, especially impressionism. I'll get a few things off my chest, while clarifying what's next for me and my work. It's all good, I promise!

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What's Behind at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Chloe Enjoying The Park
by Jack Anglin 36X48 inches / for sale

a fanciful scene on the grounds of the wonderful Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia.

The painting featured above is one of my most recent oils, Chloe Enjoying the Park, a fictional view of the very real place at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. There are some fascinating aspects about the place which I’ll comment on below.

2024 Grand Canyon oil in progress

The Grand Canyon --a 40"x60" oil that is underway, and much advanced beyond this picture, looking good. This is fun for me to do, with many challenges!

CIRCE INVIDIOSA after Waterhouse

A recent nocturne after the famous Waterhouse painting of Circe Invidiosa. This is a small oil, 12”x24”, and a piece I made for my buddy Paul, a former housemate. Paul mentioned this painting as a favorite and I considered copying it accurately, but I much prefer my nocturne. Paul likes it, too.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circe_Invidiosa

New Bern Waterfront Park / Update 6/19

Here's is a new oil start of the New Bern waterfront, Today I'll work on the right side and the flagpoles. I'll add a few figures on the walkway, finish the railing, and add some waterfowl on the water and on the beach. I want a small sailboat placed out by the bridge, too. This is a far better color representation but maybe displays a little more violet than it actually is.

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Here's my latest underway, a 12x24 inch oil of the Castle Hill Lighthouse. There's more to do, some foreground work and the fishing boat, some fussing here and there. I'm happy with it. What do you think?

Sakonnet Lighthouse

This is the Sakonnet Lighthouse as I imagine it looking from the south under heavy seas. It's a small pastel, ready to finish up soon.

The Bridge of Flowers

This is a new oil, an 8 x 10 on black canvas of The Bridge of Flowers in Shelbourne Falls, Mass.

Rensselaerville Grist Mill

From an old photo I've created a nocturne of the first Rensselaerville, NY grist mill. It originally had a water wheel, as can be seen in this image. Also, the dam is visible and the first bridge, a "thimble" trussed bridge, and in the foreground is the roof of the old sawmill and timber piled up on the bank.

I'm drawn to mills lately, grist mills, wind mills, and sugar mills from The Caribbean. It must be the combination of old functional technology and the attractive nature of these buildings.

I'll paint more of this mill, but this is my first one. I hope you like it.

this is a 12 X 16 oil on canvas, NA

Shady Spot

I found a shady spot enjoyed by several cattle. It's a small tree but casts enough of a shadow to offer confort on a hot day.

This is 12 X 9, oil on linen, with just a few additions to add when it dries a bit.

Beach at Oceanwind

This is a private beach in Newport, Rhode Island, a place I get to visit frequently. It's different every time, beautiful to observe as the sea and sky change. The beach is all stones, each polished and rounded from eons of washing and movement. It's not for sale, but a gift for a friend, and I just wanted to show it to you.

Beach at Oceanwind
acrylic on canvas, 12x24 inches

The Wreck at Beaver Tail Lighthouse

My latest painting of The Wreck at Beaver Tail Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a fun place to visit, especially on a day with high surf. It's at the south end of Jamestown, RI, at the west edge of the Newport Harbor entrance.

12x24 acrylic Unframed

To describe myself and my art is to span a range of media, subjects, and techniques. I've used and tried everything from pastels to oils, and created many illustrations, fine portraits, plein air day paintings, large studio paintings, and commissions.

I always enjoy mentoring serious students and occasionally I teach classes.

I'm one of those artists who have quite a bit of experience making art in public, where people can witness my paintings take shape. One of the joys of making art is sharing art, and while working in environments where people can see and speak with you, they often inquire about my materials and want to share stories of art and artists that have meant something to them.

I usually offer for any children who might be watching, to help me, to do a little mixing of paint on my palette, and then let them apply some paint to my canvas (under my direction, of course). Most kids find that to be a cool experience, first seeing all my colors and how they can be mixed to make new colors, and they and their parents can't believe I had let them touch my canvas. I love trying to be a bit inspirational with people, especially children. I'd like everyone to be as comfortable with the making of art as I am!

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I'm glad you're here ! This is all my work, my paintings, except for the Monets of course! I'm painting full time and glad for it. I hope you will check back often.

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Jack (John Henry) Anglin

in Las Vegas
Henderson, actually
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ABOUT MY MONET CRITIQUE

I grew up with a decent reproduction of this famous Monet painting above. One hundred years after the French artist made it, it was hanging right over the TV console in our living room. Anytime we spent looking at the TV, this painting by Monet was in view, and so it was subconsciously ingrained into my psyche.

From an early age I was influenced by Monet. We share the same birthday, November 14, as does King Charles, something my mother was fond of telling me. I saw some other pictures by Monet, even was appointed to a committee at school to purchase a framed reproduction as a class gift, and we chose one of Monet's sailboat paintings, The Bridge at Argenteuil.

I was a prolific little artist, always drawing something, eagerly involved in any art activity at school or elsewhere. In fact, in the second grade I won a city wide poster contest sponsored by The Humane Society. My creation was crude, of course, and typical for a child, but empathetic and a sad illustration of abuse and neglect of a poor dog. I can still see the picture in my mind's eye, but I don't believe it was ever returned to me or my parents--I wish I had it!

After that minor victory (but it was a blue ribbon and certificate for my grade in all of Pittsburgh) I quickly became the class artist as well as the family artist. My theory about artistic development in children will come out later in my critiques, I don't want to get too far off track. Just please try to get the idea that I'm a grateful person and glad I got to develop my artistic talents and still get to paint, and Monet has always been a part of that!

Below and elsewhere are links to video chats I'll provide while examining Monet's paintings. Transcripts will be below the videos in YouTube. I'm just getting started with this project--stand by and check in often. Thanks! --JHA

Chloe Enjoying The Park by Jack Anglin 36X48 inches / for sale

Chloe Enjoying The Park
by Jack Anglin 36X48 inches / for sale