The Villages Florida - An Abstract
Oct 15, 2019 21:31:56 #
The Father of a very good friend of ours likes to do watercolor drawings as a hobby. His children have been trying for years to get him to realize just how talented he is but he is far to modest to think his work has any value to anyone but him. I asked if I could post this photo of his latest drawing and was told it’s ok with him. His name is Bill (William) Rentz and he lives in The Villages in Florida. I’m not sure where that is but folks from Florida May.
This piece is titled after his residence.
Let us know what you think.
This piece is titled after his residence.
Let us know what you think.
Oct 15, 2019 22:05:41 #
I think this is marvelous and Bill is certainly very talented. He may not be interested in selling his work but he certainly could. This piece has a peaceful aura about it...almost like an open air cathedral. I have a spot in my house for it!
Oct 15, 2019 22:28:32 #
Thank you. I will pass on to him all the comments that come in.
Oct 16, 2019 06:30:35 #
As Jon Stewart said: "The Villages is that place in Florida that has so many old people that people in Florida call it "That place with so many old people"....
Oct 16, 2019 07:18:05 #
Oct 16, 2019 07:20:49 #
pmorin wrote:
The Father of a very good friend of ours likes to ... (show quote)
https://www.thevillages.com/
Quite an interesting place.
Smile,
Jimmy T Sends
Oct 16, 2019 10:04:32 #
The Villages is an amazing place. Growth there is unbelievable. Gated communities connected by golf cart paths. One path came to a four lane road so they built a cart bridge over the road. Last I heard they had over 100,000 people and were closing houses over 200 a month. It was 450 a month last year but it's "slowing down" a bit.
Anybody considering retirement should check it out.
Anybody considering retirement should check it out.
Oct 16, 2019 10:32:23 #
I like the painting. Good technique. He understands watercolor. All the strokes show a deliberate spontaneity and conviction. The piece is optimistic and upbeat in its composition.
Oct 16, 2019 12:42:15 #
For the longest time, I felt my work was not worth selling. Someone told me the bare truth...I was afraid of making a name for myself as an artist, until a buyer, who thought my work was really great, commissioned me to do two large, 30x40 paintings of my photography.
It sounds weird, but maybe this artist feels the same thing. He is afraid of becoming a recognized artist. In my modest opinion, if this image is indicitave of his work, BY ALL MEANS get him to a gallery!!!
Rich...
It sounds weird, but maybe this artist feels the same thing. He is afraid of becoming a recognized artist. In my modest opinion, if this image is indicitave of his work, BY ALL MEANS get him to a gallery!!!
Rich...
Oct 16, 2019 13:05:09 #
Oct 16, 2019 17:15:04 #
Thank you all for the feedback. Perhaps these comments will help Bill understand his capabilities and talent. I am sending them on today.
Pete
Pete
Oct 17, 2019 00:38:50 #
pmorin wrote:
The Father of a very good friend of ours likes to ... (show quote)
I think it is super! I like the swirls that give it movement -- not a static piece! This is one of those paintings that could fall by the wayside or sell for 100,000.00. My guess is that in the right gallery like in NYC, this could bring a nice price.
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