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  1. Mark Partington

    Sowal-still Florida's most unique jewel-

    After 10 years , you realize I could be biased-but the Beaches of South Walton & it's local unique flavor is still far & away the most uniquely beautiful area of Florida. Other than being busy with portrait commissions; to the point we missed getting out as much-we did have the chance to visit...
  2. Mark Partington

    Art Class/Paint-a-thon at Big Mama's

    Thursday Big Mamma's Hula Girl Gallery in Grayton is holding an art class. We're going to paint some various fish--& a second subject....... :idontno: Canvas & paint will be there. If you have a painting giving you fits--bring it in. For Start time & info call Big Mamma's at 231-6201. See...
  3. Mark Partington

    Hey to everyone 1

    Thanks for participating in the community-it is a great way to meet like-minded people. It's 30 something here today too-or feels like it. see you next year, Mark
  4. Mark Partington

    Bunker Cove is flooded

    oh yea--as far as any help--I've been doing 70 hour weeks without a check like; forever--a portrait commission washed with the flood. We have the Robert Broderson collection /along with my permant collection & recent works--& alot of Robin's desigm work & fine art. We sure could use some help...
  5. Mark Partington

    Bunker Cove is flooded

    Hi--we got out about 7 hours before a "lg truck" sized washout occured--not one of your usual tooth chippers so to speak--the waters were 6"in jin L's basemant--approx 4' in Mark B's--Jonny B & our house stayed dry--I was measuring the day it was headed down from ebro,& I guessed we'd take 4 1/2...
  6. Mark Partington

    snowey egrets gathering...

    I hope I dont have my birds mixed up--cause quite a few looked like HUGE albino herons--but the rain brought cluster of egrets to the standing water areas around the pt washinton canals; & open feilds--dont forget your cameras folks. Does anyone know if these guys are passing thru?? Ive never...
  7. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    stored artwork... Sorry Kat- painting 70 plus hours a week; not much time to "thread" & such. Well-I dont know if you mean selling some paintings or--? It would be a good time to clean them depending on medium-(for method) The humidity needs to stay consistent--I use Williamsburg oils &...
  8. Mark Partington

    Coming from the Midwest to SoWal

    welcome- I think 331-or 79 would work. 79 & 77(which you'd have to map out to use the SW roads) have some construction-but.....What's season here without a major HWY project? You'll like this....I dont go past the hospital -concerning Destin. WoW. Have a safe trip. m
  9. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    thaks for sharing the pie-very "Warhol"......I did some colorins onced.
  10. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Sculpture.....is that a business service too ma????? some people only know Frederick Hart from his 'genesis' work in "the Devil's Advocate"-w/ Al Pacino/etc-he did the figures by the vietnam memorial & NO--these arent body casts- thanks Kat -bring me back a UFO next time youre down...
  11. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    That's right Kat.... & if you dont just stop at painting the wonderful human form----you paint ON the human form!!:floor: SO: painted on jeans & cami & the ever popular grayton beach beauty binlinni......
  12. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    more artsyfart..... here; by request (right Kat?)--firecracker art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:floor:
  13. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Yep-the subway series by Daniel Greene is pretty outstanding. He does auctions & art auction houses in NY & The subway series-he's in the National Academy for portraiture-also yjou can find his work under teachers & workshops on A Stroke of Genius Portrait Artists - Corporate, Government...
  14. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    The apprentice system WAS a good way for young people interested in the arts to learn-before gjoing to acadamey;etc. It's interesting historically to see famous artists who appenticed with someone who heavily influenced their work-& where they took that throughout their career. Italy has alot of...
  15. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    When I see 'tags' on trains I usually think two things: 1. Too bad it isnt hanging for more people to see,& purchase 2.what a nice view while you're stuck at a crossing-A "traveling exhibition" touring the south-east! There are alot of influences in our culture we dont even think about--the...
  16. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Jw waterhouse He had an impact on my work alomg the way-you can see his "juliette" (far right) at different ages in the other paintings you have shared-I dont think that's real obvious or much of a concern as the work is so strong. More 'fringe art'-bohemian beer label designs & french postcards:
  17. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    I thought you might like the red-those flowers look sculpted on her homepage or any gallery page-you can blow them up there & see the detail. I'm a big fan of nose-art (from WWll) & of course that's alot of evelgryn,petty,Earl Moran-who painted Marilyn as a pin-up model before her movie...
  18. Mark Partington

    Just Now

    missed out! We were down earlier-but left at 5:00 to come home & paint-Looks like we missed a pretty one-& robbi had some of her designs with her-2 gowns & a nighty tjop & shorts all hand/silk painted designs-she's a great designer & artist & should sell that stuff & offer custom/personal...
  19. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    pics misfire ooops
  20. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    In post # 2: the wonderful watercolor offering was by a freeind of the artist-who I think will be leaving the country....but I hope not-& anyone who knows her-tell her its time to share-"cause that was zen-and this is tao!" the tao of watercolors by BONNIE Hammond- Di Giacomo. Thats got a real...
  21. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    I know Ron Hicks Will stop by soon & favor us with some new work-his next workshop is in scottsdale-see Ronhicks.com for info- heres a portrait by a real traditionalist-A.Gottlieb
  22. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Jaline Pol & Daniel Greene& A. Gottlieb Mike McCarty has raised the bar a bit as Artist of the year-he has a pice at Big Mama's hula gallery in grayton....chase him down-a real sweet guy. I used to be a bit in awe of Daniel Greene-as a scene & portrait painter-I think his NY subway series is...
  23. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    modern global art jaline pol: once in a great while/something really new happens-rarely-because suprisinggly-people have no imagination for the most part-anon
  24. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    here he is at artsquest-in spirit-so to say.....? oh yea-I want my money back:floor:
  25. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Ron hick's work is very traditional-but as I've always thought control of grays is the mark of a true artist (& hue/saturation control)-as a well trained monkey could shoot tube colrs.....you'll note his themes are also ashcan-school of the -1930's///but as one of the greatest young living...
  26. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    I'm sorry-you really have to click on each one to get(see) the relief or "depth-like relief/bas relief of this work) you could almost pick a petal. This gal has Burned up the paint since '83!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also --DO see asutton artwork here on sowal-he's NOT hard to find-if you...
  27. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    I wont post Aaron's work-I think most of you are aware of the realists asencio-& fabian perez-(who made ballroom dancers & the romance of the 40's/sexy hot cuban nites/etc)-often mimicked-but noone turns up the heat on men & women together in artwork-whiite shirt & tie-& beautiful forml...
  28. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Wow cookin girl-those watercolors ARE nice-you should mention the artist!!!! I posted JALINE POL paintings-the French girl showing at the GLObal art Gallery in Californis-Ive never seen such heavy impast like Flowers locally-Although influnces are good-Swipes are by proxy againt the Law &...
  29. Mark Partington

    Wonderful new arttists!(& old)

    Everyone should look at aaronsutton's work-he's very talented & a really great guy- Pure White Design - Creative website design, graphic design, and online solutions for small business, Christian ministries and non-profit organizations. Also Ron Hicks & Paul Oxborough are showing new works as...
  30. Mark Partington

    New to SoWal today

    where's sonny? oh yea....I think that's "tramps & thieves" from that half-breed period she went thru(cause she was prt Indian/part gypsie-and of course in the music biz it helps to be a tramp -male OR female-the "theif" thing we always left to management-----:floor: I paint now-where you can...
  31. Mark Partington

    Religion in schools

    My daughter has been a victim of this fundementalist tripe-wow-christian charity;amazing. When you see your myth as history youre missing the point. So are other 'fundemantalists' we call terrorists. same deal. Our local Bible thumper wanted to turn my 14 year old daughter over his knee & give...
  32. Mark Partington

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    No Bobby -it stays. Because we love you man. I left hermit mountin-85 acres of pure blueridge bliss to collaborate with you, Nothing could have drug me off that hill. You have every freind & business relationship in a chamber in your immensely huge heart-or addled brain-and you remember them...
  33. Mark Partington

    Bobby Johnson for Realtor of The Year

    I think Bobby has always been a great purveyor of reality, & various ephemera-sunflowers & Moons to ya Bubba! Is this the 'dark-room.....where no man ha..... mmssg terminated at source
  34. Mark Partington

    Art Miles Mural Project in Seaside, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach

    I gottsa some xtra crayons if someone is in need----pm me. This is a cool idea & it's always great when you get a call & Mike is on the other end-(good choice for aoyr.) m
  35. Mark Partington

    Hi Everyone

    Bonjour! Hay Britt- You should probably hook up with Bobby J-he can let you in on the equpiment yjou'll need to be packin'-Kevlar,flak-jacket......I ask him once-"what's the deal with that boondogle of a ghost world?"-----"tough Room" You see?.....Clarity & a gift for brevity.......and he Know...
  36. Mark Partington

    Eastern Lake Fishing

    Ive never thrown a line in because I had the feeling this was snag city. It sounds alot like fishing near the mouth of the rivers runnin into the bay-you hit trout,pompano,reds-its wild out there-the mix. thanks capt'n. Again yellowfin is always happy to not make me feel nearly as stoopid as I...
  37. Mark Partington

    Fishing with a six year old

    ditto yellowfin. Beach fishing IS the best-my (then)7 year old little girl caught a 23"drum & ran up & down the beach-50 tard windsprinys-falling;etc-finally got it to shallow surf where I bulldogged it-(shed never SEEN anything so big)-we got one of those 'economic' styrofoam coolers(sorry ogm)...
  38. Mark Partington

    Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach - June 6, 2009

    the 'tag' biz... This is something worth turning in early-before things,commissions-the season, etc ; gets out of control. It happens to alot of Artists , including myself-there's just no time for spec work during season. But from what I had easily surmised last year before & regretably after...
  39. Mark Partington

    Hello it's me,

    yes! creedence clearwater revival?
  40. Mark Partington

    Hello it's me,

    No more playin'? I couldnt guess that quote either,or the first song.....but I think the confusion is in the socio-spiritual split in the paragrapg-"force me not/nor...but rather walk with me-sound like a minister;philosopher-king or leadership speech. Re-arranged it would sound different;it...
  41. Mark Partington

    Hello it's me,

    Name those toonz..... What do these songs have in common? "How about you?"...(I love Ny in june......) "Hit the road Jack" (& dont cha come back no more....)
  42. Mark Partington

    Hello it's me,

    Famous Quotes for 20 Alex..... "Angels and Ministers defend us...."
  43. Mark Partington

    Hello it's me,

    the T odd Rungren hjome game... The Todd Rungren Homegme..... According to todd: 1there is nothing so sad as this..... 2. his Seaside breakfast consists of..... 3. he will be reincarnated as.... BONUS QUESTION!!!!!!!!!XTRA POINTS,STARS,FREE ART!!!!! A. What general is quoted after two little...
  44. Mark Partington

    crazy cool cave photos

    That's gorgeous Kurt. He looks like he's standing on a moon or asteroid taking pictures of another World......or just a really unusual sunrise.....(sky-rise) Has anyone been to the Devil's Den State Park? Are they photo friendly and let you roam-or are there rangers on that platform all day...
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