Inspired by Van Gogh.

[Ern007]

First of all when using another artists work, one has to credit or used the word "inspired" followed by the artists name.

Van Gogh died 24th July 1880, so his work would be in the Public Domain and therefor not subject to copyright, even so when not copying a complete painting. then "Inspired By" is usual and a good idea.

The first painting is Van Gogh's Roses - They are white and being Van Gogh was a Post Impressionist they would come across with an abstract feel.

I paint in an impressionist style but not Post impressionist. I have tried to keep faith to how it looked, but I added some pink to the roses. the painting I have done is abstract but different than the original - Not everyone likes that style.

Second Painting is inspired by Van Gogh - Starry Night.

I am using 8 inch x 8 inch canvases so this was quite a challenge. I could have used a larger canvas, but wanted both paintings.

Yes it was a challenge -Some leave out the conifer, I did not but half size which also being a small canvas means building not correctly to scale. I took that licence and did it anyway.

Sorry for long intro, with these, it was probably needed.

[sassy59]

You do very well Ern and I appreciate the introduction. Thank you xxx❤️

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole. xxx

[helenlw7]

I used to run an art club when I was teacher - all the children from year 3-6 chose a club from a list and did half a term in each. Mine was more art appreciation. I’d choose an artist, Van Gogh, Monet, Lowry, Matisse and George Seurat were 4 that I can remember. I’d make PowerPoint of their life and some of their work and the children would draw, paint or crayon a work in the style of. I’d try to find music to go along with the artist. Van Gogh and Lowry.

[Ern007 in reply to helenlw7]

That Helen is how children should be taught . I near did a Monet , but wanted to do the roses - I would not attempt this type of painting on 8 inch canvas again. Back to what you said, art lessons for children should be fun.

[HungryHufflepuff]

I love both paintings but especially the starry sky one. The stars seem to be dancing and i really like the buildings in the foreground too. I didn’t realise that Van Gogh died as recently as 1980. How did I not know this?! I’ve learned something new today. Thank you.

[Ern007 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Your a lifesaver HH - he died 1880.... You where quite right, I learned to be more careful. 8 inch was small, but I had to give it a go.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Ern007]

Well that’s ok, I was all ready to believe that he’d died more recently. I’m glad you gave your paintings a go even at that size , that’s a lot of detail on a small canvas. They’re really great

[Ern007 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HH - I wanted to do it that way but, was unsure.

[Patk1]

Thanx 4sharing these Ern.both very different.i love the vase of roses * colours you've used.i appreciate the work and movement in the second one but the simplicity of the 1st one appeals to me more x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank's Pat-I can understand that, Anne thinks the same, I like the roses. The Starry Night was a challenge, on an 8 inch square canvas, x

[Patk1 in reply to Ern007]

Yes,such a lot of detail & very well done x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat.

[SharonMcKnight]

Both are wonderful, I love your flowers and the crazy VG shy with the peaceful village is a contrast!

[Ern007]

Thank you Sharon.

[Lee_Scoresby]

They’re great 👍 Maybe a challenge, but I’ll bet they gave you a great deal of pleasure. Thanks.

[Ern007 in reply to Lee_Scoresby]

The Roses OK, Lee_Scoresby - the stars one really was a challenge and a half, Thank you. yes really a pleasure to paint.😀

[Welshcatlady]

Lovely pictures Ern, can't decide which one I like best, both are great, and thanks for the introduction. ❤️👍

[Ern007 in reply to Welshcatlady]

Thank you Welshcatlady , and you are welcome - I think an intro was necessary. 😀

[Alberta56]

I like them both Ern- can't decide which one I like best. I don't normally go for flower paintings, except the Dutch ones with snails and other creepy crawlies hidden among the foliage, but your roses really have a certain something. As for the starry night, it made me think of the Perry Como song 'Take a wheel' with the silver moon going round and round in tune. (Sorry.) But there is real energy and movement in those stars. Why are the houses and church black? Hope it isn't a sign you've gone off the human race.🙂🙂🙂 xxx

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[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you Chris The building dark because supposed to be night, I let the stars light the grass and that was about as much licence as I could take. 😀xxx

[katieoxo60]

The colour of the roses in your art Ern007 are the same as my camellia flowers in the garden. When I got married I had pink roses and the men had pink rose buttonholes. Lovely painting and thank you for the details behind your inspiration. Its a lovely sunny day today so hope it inspires you to more painting . Relax and enjoy your day .

[Ern007 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you katieoxo60 Hi, not a lovely day in South Lancashire, in the night gales and lashing down and not much better at the moment. We I think had white roses for our wedding. - Fifty years in July, I loved doing this type, the into was necessary I think, hope you have a good relaxing day also.

[warwickstag]

Saw the original "Starry Night" in the beautiful Musee du Jeu de Paume in Paris. It is inspirational. Regrettably they've turned the museum into a film and media study now. A sign of the times unfortunately, but VVG's works have been moved into the less atmospheric Musee D'Orsay, a converted railway station.

[Ern007]

What a shame so steeped in History, I know nothing about "Musee D'Orsay" except it is on the Left Bank of the Seine, As you say a sign of the times,

I have not been to either, my last visit to an Art Gallery out side the UK was to the Picasso in Malaga and that was special.

Thank you warwickstag

[warwickstag in reply to Ern007]

Jeu de Paume was a beautiful quite small building which you could get round in a couple of hours and was much less intimidating than the Louvre which was invariably stuffed full to the rafters. It was dedicated to Impressionism and Post Impressionism and featured some brilliant artists, like Gaugain, a friend of Van Gogh, Rousseau- le douanier, Degas, and many other great painters. Actually Ern, the Muses D'Orsay is on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Sorbonne. Many happy hours spent there, such a beautiful city.

[Ern007 in reply to warwickstag]

Thank you, interesting. I have not been to Paris but i thought The Left bank was the same as the South Bank, if not I stand corrected -)

[warwickstag in reply to Ern007]

It may well be to the south Ern, but to know which bank of a river you are on, you imagine yourself stood in the middle of the river facing the sea,(direction of the flow), and the left bank is on your left side. It could equally be N,S,E or W.

[Ern007 in reply to warwickstag]

Thank's, I will edit my post to the "the left bank of the Seine"

[Nula2]

Hi Ern, think the introduction was a good idea particularly for the second painting. It's even better (for me anyway) with the explanation - thank you. And I like both painting equally. Thank you for sharing 😊. Take care xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula2 . Certain words need in this type of painting 😀

[Issy22]

Ern Van Gogh.👨‍🎨 Amazing paintings. I think Vincent would have approved of your likeness towards hes paintings. Ern you have captured so much detail on a small canvas. Well done. I like them both but starry night is my favourite. Sad story though of where Van Gogh painted starry night. Thank you for sharing your lovely paintings🎨🖼️

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Thank you Issy22 -Yes very sad - He was vert depressed at times but this was very low. No matter what, as a painter I have a high regard for him, he was a true genius.

This painting I liked Starry Night, but I must admit I took to the roses,

[Issy22 in reply to Ern007]

He was a genius he painted some fantastic paintings. I have seen some in the museums. It’s sad how he was so depressed but it didn’t affect he’s art work they were still very good.

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

He carried on regardless and I think he was right to do so - You summed his mood well Issy. He was reliant to a large extent for supplies from brother Theo van Gogh, Who was an art dealer and unwell himself. You are right it did not affect his art work adversely .

[Nicholatracy]

thanks for sharing……you did Van Gogh proud 🐞

[Ern007 in reply to Nicholatracy]

You are welcome Nicholatracy - Thank you.

[HelNel7]

Lovely pictures, I'm sure Vincent would have approved! 'Vincent & Theo' is one of my favourite films, Tim Roth does a great job of portraying the complexities of Vincent and his equally complex relationship with his brother Theo. My favourite format as an artist is 20cm square, which is more or less 8" square, and I think it's a good 'intimate' sort of size for this pair of paintings xxx

[Ern007 in reply to HelNel7]

Thank you HelNel7 - I remember about 30 years ago .. At the time the BBC was running a programme for school Van Gough - It featured his relationships with Thao and Gaugain - It showed the need of Vincent to have cash from his brother to buy his art supplies. I remember in that series he wept when thinking Gaugain had unfriended him.I like the small 8x8, for the type of painting I do at moment, very versatile I would use larger if painting starry night alone. I also like a 12x12" canvas, tape all 4 side and get a white border.

[HelNel7 in reply to Ern007]

I think Van Gogh and Gauguin were too different for the friendship between them to have been anything other than difficult. Obviously to us, now, Van Gogh needed the kind of help and support with his mental health that simply wasn't available to people in those days. It's tragic that he died at the age of 37, but I hope it would be some comfort to him to know how much his work is admired, and how it continues to inspire artists such as yourself xxx

[Ern007 in reply to HelNel7]

Van Gogh was troubled and it showed in his art in my opinion. Look at his work before he hit Paris, a different time a different Vincent.

Look this up and you will see what I mean, xxx

artsy.net/article/artsy-edi...

[HelNel7 in reply to Ern007]

Yes, you're right, it's very different. Less original, of course, but he paid far too high a price for his originality xxx

[winnabago]

I like both of them.

[Ern007 in reply to winnabago]

Thank you winabago'

[Greenthorn]

They each have your hallmark Van Ern! I especially like Starry Night!

[Ern007]

Thank you Greenthorn - Anne likes he flowers best, I think a majority are with you.

[Handel]

Truly amazing Ern. Van Gogh will be smiling down on you.

Lots of love and hugs. Jan xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to Handel]

Thank you Jan. He was a fine artist. Cold and rain here Jan, but lots of hugs coming your way, xxxx