tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post4590768589276984020..comments2023-04-04T08:52:17.711+01:00Comments on Ralph Horsley: 2010 –Contemplation and Reflection.Ralph Horsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910644039937106729noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-23123945688661315762011-02-01T11:37:04.167+00:002011-02-01T11:37:04.167+00:00Thanks Jerome, and I hope we meet up again some ti...Thanks Jerome, and I hope we meet up again some time.Ralph Horsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910644039937106729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-80325666568219245542011-01-28T15:49:54.611+00:002011-01-28T15:49:54.611+00:00I wish you all the best for this new year ! Sorry ...I wish you all the best for this new year ! Sorry for the loss of you mother ! Your art is great and I hope you will have a tremendous year in painting !<br /><br />Jérôme (who bought you a painting of dyingearth some years ago at dragonmeet)<br /><br />^^Jeehttp://jee.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-89963747466791148622011-01-10T10:39:00.616+00:002011-01-10T10:39:00.616+00:00Karen; Thanks very much for your thoughts and word...Karen; Thanks very much for your thoughts and words, and I'll look up the oil.<br /><br />Trcay: I offer my condolences to you too. It see ms that we have a lot to empathises about.<br /><br />A loss around the time of the Holidays has been especially hard - with everyone else around in such a different frame of mind. I hope that you are coping okay; thanks very much for the words of support, which I'd like to extend back to you.<br /><br />I hope you can manage to the situation with your arms, and all the best for the coming year.<br /><br />Giselle: Thanks very much for your words of support - which are much appreciated. Take care of yourself and thanks again.<br /><br />Scott: 'fraid I've no great childcare solutions. We have the mixed blessing that Anne and I both work from home, but we are also both trying to run our careers. A simple division of labour acros sthe board is all we've managed. At least now Leo has some time at nursery, and come Spetember will be starting school, so I think that will signal the biggest change.<br /><br />I have come to realise how prone artists are to work related injuries, and this seems to apply to both digital and traditional work practises. Glad to hear that a break helped alleviate you're own condition. I've had long breaks, and now know that this ain't going anywhere, but I do now know how to manage it, and haven't had flare-ups to the point where I can't work; then again I now stop before recahing that point.<br /><br />Thanks also for the commenst on my work. I do feel driven to create better work, and if anything recent events have spurred me on. Your comments mean a lot to me - oh, and I have alreday paid to tatend IlluXCon - so I'll be there, and look forward to meeting up again :)<br /><br />Gordon: Thanks for your comment, and my sympathies for your Grandmother's passing. All the best to you.Ralph Horsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910644039937106729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-71922510272168751122011-01-09T19:55:47.755+00:002011-01-09T19:55:47.755+00:00Glad you are continuing to produce such inspiring ...Glad you are continuing to produce such inspiring paintings, and looking forward to seeing what you produce in the year to come.<br /><br />Very sorry to hear about your mother. My grandmother also died close to Christmas. Mortality sucks.Gordon Napierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374065314604533766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-53338146758896462132011-01-09T19:53:59.258+00:002011-01-09T19:53:59.258+00:00Ralph -Very sorry to hear of your loss and that is...Ralph -Very sorry to hear of your loss and that is was a tough year for you. I can sympathize with scheduling jobs with a child in the house. It is very tricky and even though my boy is 6 now, we still have to juggle childcare duties and be very on top of the "family calendar" . If you come up with any brilliant solutions, let me know - I could always use advice in that area! All I can say , is that it does get a bit better once they are in school for a longer part of the day.<br /><br />As for the hand pain - man...that is common problem I've been hearing amongst illustrators. I was experiencing extreme tightness in my right hand and through some doctor visits, it all came down to "work-related stress" . The best thing I did was take a 5 day vacation with the family. I did not draw a single thing those days...nothing. My hand felt 100% after....it just needed that break. That might be an option...just giving your body some ample time to heal. I know with maddening deadlines it is very hard.<br /><br /> I love the ambition and large-scale feel in your work. It is very inspiring as is your constant evolution and improvement as an artist. For someone who I consider already successful and established...to continue to push forward is very inspiring and motivating for myself.<br /><br />Your work rock sir. I do hope you make it out to IlluXcon again - it would be good to hang some more. Cheers -S.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324195939788978434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-73337013294615317472011-01-09T16:50:00.031+00:002011-01-09T16:50:00.031+00:00I too follow you on deviantart and love your art(G...I too follow you on deviantart and love your art(Giselle-M). My deepest condolences to you and yours. You are an inspiration with how you manage your personal and professional life. <br /><br />I too have the same problem with my right shoulder. I have been trying the same things you describe to help it but when you have a deadline or over do it, the shoulder pain can be quite debilitating...balance is key! <br /><br />The comment from the Art director must have tickled you pink...such an awesome thing to be told!<br /><br />I wish you all the best in this new year and will eagerly await more of your artwork.<br /><br />GiselleGisellehttp://www.studiogiselle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-38361029313870926922011-01-09T14:29:08.625+00:002011-01-09T14:29:08.625+00:00Hey Ralph,
Sorry about your mom, but am glad you ...Hey Ralph,<br /><br />Sorry about your mom, but am glad you got the time with her. My Pop died Dec. 11, 2010, and was fortunate enough that my schedule allowed me and my family to drive the 500 miles to spend time with him before he passed. I think can honestly say I understand what some of what you went thru, and if you ever need to talk with anyone, just give us a ring.<br /><br />Your work as always seems to be spot on for each piece!! Truly inpsirational, your compositions and angles are something I look to when thinking of a piece. Each new piece is something to look forward to.<br /><br />I too have what an arm shoulder hand thing on the right side ( my drawing side), as well as the left, my doctors are calling it carpel tunnel, but the thing about the shoulder blade hits way too close to home and am gonna have them check this out.<br /><br />Thanks for the info and inspiration. <br /><br />All the best to you and yours.<br /><br />TracyTracy Flynn Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593665068576018101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-52687289598171095852011-01-09T12:37:43.923+00:002011-01-09T12:37:43.923+00:00My dear Sir Awesomness, I follow your work on DA a...My dear Sir Awesomness, I follow your work on DA and your talent as a fantasy artist never fails to amaze me! I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear mother, mine is 86yrs & I treasure every moment I have with her. I am so glad you were able to spend the time you could with yours. I am sure your presence at that time gave her joy and though it was the saddest of times for you & your family, you gave to her what she needed, your love! God bless your Mother, you and yours & help you with your loss.<br /><br />I am sorry to hear about your problem and know what it is like as I suffer from it also. Keep working at managing it, I also find massage a great help and there is a marvelous oil called Elmore Oil, made here in Australia but sold where you are, it is for inflamatory problems, works wonders!<br /><br />Your art is a constant inspiration and loved not just by people who love art, but all gamers too, you make their game come to life!<br /><br />God bless you and I look forward to so much wonderful art yet to come from your awesome talent!<br /><br />Karen, aka, DroUltrinnin-61 on DA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-60390751590467709742011-01-09T11:39:55.836+00:002011-01-09T11:39:55.836+00:00Mayec: You were posting as I was...
I was very to...Mayec: You were posting as I was...<br /><br />I was very touched by your comment. Thanks a lot for taking the time to write it. It is support and feedback such as yours that helps drive me on to aspire to continually get better. Thansk very much again.Ralph Horsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910644039937106729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-89745764246870714542011-01-09T11:23:19.476+00:002011-01-09T11:23:19.476+00:00Rowena: Thanks, it has been, and is very hard, but...Rowena: Thanks, it has been, and is very hard, but I am very appreciative that I had the flexibility to be able to drop everything in order to spend several important days with my family.<br /><br />Tommi: Thanks for your abvice. I do feel I am managing the RSI quite well, but more exercise (of the right kind) wouldn't go amiss. I did make the mistake of doing some gym work that screwed me up again for a while. I now favour the low impact of swimming.<br /><br />Atom: Thank you. I'm trying to recollect how long 'The Master' took me. I think about 1/2 days to sketch then a further 4/5 to paint.<br /><br />Jonathan: Thanks very much - and all the best to you too. Maybe see you at GamesExpo again?<br /><br />Sacha: Thanks. I am no authority, but my advice was to make sure that my natural eye level is at the centre of my monitor, and that when using the mouse my arm is by side with the forearm at right angles and level. My natural inclination is to hunch forward, and I was reaching forward to use my mouse. A combination that mirrored my (poor) drawing posture. <br /><br />I am sure that there must be places on the web to find out the best set-up advice. I certainly felt an immediate benefit after changing my workstation. just gald I don't work digitally.<br /><br />James: Thanks. I am pleased you feel I ahve got better control of my value range, and I certainly don't think this is an area you should have any concerns about.<br /><br />I would we will meet up again this year. It was great to have a proper chat with you - so Gamesexpo then?Ralph Horsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910644039937106729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-22856196347222244912011-01-09T11:17:57.383+00:002011-01-09T11:17:57.383+00:00Hi Ralph.
You don't know me, but I have been ...Hi Ralph.<br /><br />You don't know me, but I have been silently following, and enjoying, your work for a bit more than a year. I was very sorry to read about all the negative events in your personal life. But I am also very happy to learn that you have not only pulled through them professionally, but turned some of them around and used them to improve yourself as a professional and artist. Let me explain: through your illness and paternity, you have become aware of the necessity to find a healthy work/life balance, and you have done so perfectly. It has, indeed, impacted on your professional development, but, I believe, for the better: your decision to focus on quality rather than quantity has immediately proven as a strong, positive decision. Through each one of your pieces, you are now showing what makes you an incredible and unique artist: many times, when someone talks positively about an artist, the word "talent" inevitably comes out. I think that talent is overrated. You have it, of course. That's so very obvious. But what strikes me by following your work is the workmanship: in everyone of your paintings, you show a deep knowledge and control of technique, applied knowledge and "savoir faire" (for lack of a better, english word). I consider that everything in your latest pieces proves you a master, and only hints at all the time, passion and dedication that you have spent to develop yourself as such.<br /><br />That is why I am happy to see that you can harness personal events to affect your professional life positively. Because with your unique, masterful art, the world is a more exciting, inspiring and hopeful, happy place. And not just for your clients. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.Mayechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044144520811991234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-50542010214309248842011-01-09T09:57:04.142+00:002011-01-09T09:57:04.142+00:00Ralph - So sorry for your loss. My condolences.
...Ralph - So sorry for your loss. My condolences.<br /><br />In terms of your work, there's no doubt that you have continued to improve. For what it's worth, your superb Value control inspired me to work harder on mine.<br /><br />It was a pleasure to meet and chat with you last year too. Although I've always enjoyed looking at your work on a screen, seeing it in person was so much better. A real treat.<br /><br />All the best for 2011 sir!<br /><br />JamesJames Rymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381270500350203295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-38617556024600980392011-01-09T01:14:32.101+00:002011-01-09T01:14:32.101+00:00First off: I wish you a happy new year.
Secondly:...First off: I wish you a happy new year.<br /><br />Secondly: I hope everything works out for you.<br /><br />Third: Can you please elaborate on what a good computer set up should look like?<br /><br />cheers SaschaSascha Thauhttp://www.saschathau.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-21963479064143401832011-01-09T01:12:33.501+00:002011-01-09T01:12:33.501+00:00First off: I wish you a happy new year, even tough...First off: I wish you a happy new year, even tough you don't know me.<br /><br />Second: Can you please elaborate on what a good computer set up makes? <br /><br />Third: I hope everything works our for you.<br /><br />cheers SaschaSascha Thauhttp://www.saschathau.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-46593637097045098412011-01-08T22:39:53.232+00:002011-01-08T22:39:53.232+00:00Hi Ralph
Very sorry to hear about your Mum. Here&...Hi Ralph<br /><br />Very sorry to hear about your Mum. Here's hoping 2011 proves to be a less challenging year for you.Jonathan Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620480733147657628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-4081971596700021532011-01-08T22:37:08.427+00:002011-01-08T22:37:08.427+00:00Oh! Love that Minotaur piece Ralph, how long did t...Oh! Love that Minotaur piece Ralph, how long did that take to paint? The eye is drawn straight to the Minotaurs face.You really have a knack for drawing the viewers eye exactly where you want it.ATOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174747472998540913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-59143117195279270262011-01-08T22:33:56.332+00:002011-01-08T22:33:56.332+00:00Sorry to hear about you Mum Ralph, god bless her a...Sorry to hear about you Mum Ralph, god bless her and it was good you got to spend the time with her and your dad before her passing.Hope she went peacefully and I'm sure she really appreciated having you there at the end. Hope your personal health issues clear up this year, as you say try to get a bit of excercise in now and again mate, we are all rooting for you chum.ATOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11174747472998540913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-30812992431094771812011-01-08T21:45:56.930+00:002011-01-08T21:45:56.930+00:00Thanks for sharing Ralph- sorry to hear about your...Thanks for sharing Ralph- sorry to hear about your old mum, but glad to hear some of your health issues are being better managed; if it's any help I used to be a physiotherapist in my preillo days and you might find some kind of core-stability exercises helpful, Pilates or similar (sounds a bit wanky I know, but it works). It creates a more stable base for your upper back and shoulder girdle to work from generating less strain :)<br />PS Lord bless three all year olds- I'm glad I'm not the only one dealing with these issues. However your work 2010 has inspired me to focus on more dynamic composition in my own pieces...THANKS HEAPS :)Tommihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802501612389119415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438619740844172852.post-26406447930575041952011-01-08T21:11:45.428+00:002011-01-08T21:11:45.428+00:00I am really sorry to hear about your Mum passing, ...I am really sorry to hear about your Mum passing, must have been a very tough time for your family. Glad you were able to spend some time with her.<br /><br />RowenaRowena Aitkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204678299588076941noreply@blogger.com