tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.comments2023-09-01T22:14:11.748-04:00ERIK KOEPPELErik Koeppelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-66900196821838920032017-11-02T12:40:19.480-04:002017-11-02T12:40:19.480-04:00Congratulations! Erik, the work you and Lauren mad...Congratulations! Erik, the work you and Lauren made in Texas is incredible and inspiring. It's cool how you used larger panels for a few of your paintings. How long did it take you to paint the larger ones? I tend to paint slow and it would have taken me a few sessions, 2 1/2 to 3 hours each to complete a painting such as "Head of the Concho River." I imagine your sunrise in the cotton fields would have been painted rapidly and broadly. Frankie Gollubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030488490396292004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-86579581713209261292017-02-06T17:45:52.299-05:002017-02-06T17:45:52.299-05:00Yes it is. Yes it is. Erik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-23887603923646128272017-02-06T16:42:20.485-05:002017-02-06T16:42:20.485-05:00Fabulous painting! Is Marist College in NY?Fabulous painting! Is Marist College in NY?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695007618044986581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-65891416218608829592016-07-02T17:42:26.950-04:002016-07-02T17:42:26.950-04:00I'll add some once the show's re-scheduled...I'll add some once the show's re-scheduled. All of the paintings are from a private collection. Erik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-1509856507866601622016-07-02T11:39:53.515-04:002016-07-02T11:39:53.515-04:00Hey no pictures??Hey no pictures??Joey Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-19086870744992991832016-04-22T17:36:05.877-04:002016-04-22T17:36:05.877-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Erik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-26242643347493400482016-04-22T17:09:30.662-04:002016-04-22T17:09:30.662-04:00I sure love those paintings!!
- Mark JungeI sure love those paintings!!<br /><br />- Mark JungeMark Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265001073424341734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-53401904827547806582016-03-28T20:13:10.654-04:002016-03-28T20:13:10.654-04:00Will be getting my copy soon! Thanks.
Will be getting my copy soon! Thanks.<br />Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521181262405193434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-77391281806924072982015-10-13T15:45:30.988-04:002015-10-13T15:45:30.988-04:00You rule Erik. I wish I would have been there.
I&#...You rule Erik. I wish I would have been there.<br />I'm looking forward for the second DVD. <br />Hugs.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237144644572212014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-64421484823450879762015-10-13T13:36:33.411-04:002015-10-13T13:36:33.411-04:00Can't wait to get your second DVD. You contin...Can't wait to get your second DVD. You continue to amaze us all!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695007618044986581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-37433767930596282532015-08-27T09:53:20.815-04:002015-08-27T09:53:20.815-04:00Lovely as usual and congratulations! Still WAITIN...Lovely as usual and congratulations! Still WAITING for the 2nd DVD! It seems like it's been over a year now.Pat Jeffers, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550169269689068032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-35800014196992211592015-08-24T20:28:37.461-04:002015-08-24T20:28:37.461-04:00Very well-done, Erik! Especially considering their...Very well-done, Erik! Especially considering their small size -- wow!!Mark Jungehttp://www.southwestspaces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-20791265499338637452015-08-14T09:44:48.283-04:002015-08-14T09:44:48.283-04:00Rachel, Thank you for your interest, my email is e...Rachel, Thank you for your interest, my email is erik@erikkoeppel.com, if you'd like to talk over the terms and cost of using one of my images for your novel.Best wishes, ErikErik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-70405420265173633922015-08-13T19:06:25.503-04:002015-08-13T19:06:25.503-04:00Your stuff is gorgeous. Let me ask you a question:...Your stuff is gorgeous. Let me ask you a question: I'm writing a novel that takes place in the West Indies, (specifically Martinique) would it be possible for me to use one of your paintings as a background for the cover? I can be reached at bodner dot rachel at gmail dot com Sophie Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092528999711545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-4399918684705590702015-04-29T18:07:36.894-04:002015-04-29T18:07:36.894-04:00Wonderful news Erik! Congratulations. So well-de...Wonderful news Erik! Congratulations. So well-deserved.Pat Jeffers, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550169269689068032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-80481913714770129322014-10-25T15:36:27.749-04:002014-10-25T15:36:27.749-04:00This looks wonderful, Erik. Maybe some day I'l...This looks wonderful, Erik. Maybe some day I'll figure out how to break into this world of making/selling awesome artwork and do what you're doing. congratulations on the show!Mark Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265001073424341734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-15681045908308045162014-10-15T14:15:03.916-04:002014-10-15T14:15:03.916-04:00YOUR WORK IS OUTSTANDING!YOUR WORK IS OUTSTANDING!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-75539557008777095242014-08-31T14:01:44.087-04:002014-08-31T14:01:44.087-04:00Thanks, Erik, that is great info. I figured there ...Thanks, Erik, that is great info. I figured there was a good reason for using venetian red in the mix. Your video really helped me understand the glazing process. I can see where it takes a lot of practice and experimentation to fully master glazing. I have a stormy, moody seascape nearing completion and would like to try a final warm glaze over the entire picture, and some of the white is a little too strong in the foam of the main wave. I am looking forward to your next video. . .David Smithhttp://www.davidsmithart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-37267823291020003292014-08-31T13:38:31.037-04:002014-08-31T13:38:31.037-04:00Hi David, Thank you for your excellent question. I...Hi David, Thank you for your excellent question. I do occasionally use more transparent colors, and encourage students to experiment with all kinds of colors, and color combinations, to more fully and deeply understand the characteristics of each pigment. To answer your question more specifically, I used ochre and venetian red in this case precisely because of there translucent (semi-opaque) qualities. When the pigment mixture for the glaze is at a middle-value (instead of a darker value like a more transparent color) it creates a more atmospheric effect, because the mid-tone will effect the lights in the underpainting in a different way than the shadows. The lights will receive the glaze transparently thus 'tinting' the color while keeping there high value, while the shadows will receive the glaze in a smokey atmospheric way that compresses the contrast within the shadow toward the value of the glaze (creating the sense of a murky warm shadow that the viewer can vaguely see detail within). In my opinion this is a great way to capture the sensation that we actually experience when we look at a bright atmospheric scene in nature. We can also find this effect all over the place in the works of Sanford Gifford, Claude Lorrain, John Constable, William Turner....etc, etc, etc. I would recommend experimenting with all possibilities. Historic paintings were done in many many layers. Try a translucent glaze, then a more transparent one on top once it's dry. This can make a very warm glassy effect. Also watch out that you don't get so much transparent layering that your painting ends up looking like a candied apple :) . Painting into the glazes will help avoid that. Erik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-50170816305077456542014-08-31T12:16:20.409-04:002014-08-31T12:16:20.409-04:00Hi Erik, thanks for such a great resource, the vid...Hi Erik, thanks for such a great resource, the video is excellent. One question about doing a final warm glaze over the entire picture: In your video you mixed a glaze of yellow ochre and venetian red. Why use an opaque red for this glaze instead of something transparent like burnt sienna or alizarin crimson? <br />Thanks, DavidDavidhttp://www.davidsmithart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-17842142468342092902014-07-31T13:43:17.454-04:002014-07-31T13:43:17.454-04:00Here's a link to the program:
http://www.wcvb....Here's a link to the program:<br />http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/white-mountains-accessible-to-all/27243412#!bseKcIErik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-74458577856107676612014-07-03T09:43:11.816-04:002014-07-03T09:43:11.816-04:00Absolutely LOVED the first DVD. Was just watching...Absolutely LOVED the first DVD. Was just watching part of it again yesterday! I'm so excited to hear there will be a second one--can hardly wait! This news makes my day for sure. Pat Jeffers, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550169269689068032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-68481764703307623242014-05-19T11:30:51.589-04:002014-05-19T11:30:51.589-04:00Hi Jenni,
Thank you for your compliments, I'l...Hi Jenni, <br />Thank you for your compliments, I'll be in touch by email. Best, ErikErik Koeppelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831862757336017505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-20305011460848894032014-05-18T15:33:46.329-04:002014-05-18T15:33:46.329-04:00Hello Erik, I like your paintings very much. My g...Hello Erik, I like your paintings very much. My grandfather was Kurt Koeppel of Bavaria, Germany and was also a painter. I am wondering if we could be related. He specialised in landscapes and portraits. <br />If you would like to pursue a possible family connection, please contact me on jhymoff@hotmail.com . If you would like to view some of his paintings I can send photos to you. <br />Cheers, Jenni Hymoff KoeppelJenni Hymoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466432035391445075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134213014962338329.post-20627130508457542502014-05-16T19:43:05.581-04:002014-05-16T19:43:05.581-04:00Fabulous! Love it! Want to take a workshop !Fabulous! Love it! Want to take a workshop !Laurie Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694737079470641081noreply@blogger.com