A Stitch In Time by Tom Sierak

iRony C 19 Mar 2007

flaw? where? it's just perfect. great moment!

carole keen 18 Mar 2007

wow! amazing picture, the detail is incredible!

Ginger Lovellette 18 Mar 2007

If my paintings had 'flaws' like yours, I would be so happy! My goodness, this is an EXCELLENT work of art!!!

OMG, trying to find a flaw in this painting is like searching for a loose wire in a space shuttle ... a f t e r a successful mission! (Is it a Grandma's shadow on the hearth? Or a soot stain? If it is a shadow it's inconsistent with the light source. OK ... next I'll pretend to be a rocket scientist.) ~ M

Kerra Lindsey 16 Mar 2007

Okay, Tom--I give. What is the flaw? Fireplace hmm? Is it the tile on the floor? Seems to be smaller tiles on teh bottom right hand side than shown in the center? Love that you made us look---makes for an even more fun viewing! :) -Kerra

Artist Reply: Congratulations Kerra...you got it. If you follow a straight line across the front of the hearth from middle to right, you'll see that the right side is out of proportion and perspective. One of the problems in working on such a complicated painting is that you tend to get so wrapped up in details that you take your eye off the whole. In my haste to complete the painting for Reminisce Magazine, I did just that. Shame on me for not remember an old art school rule to always step back and look at the overall work while in progress. So, there you have it!

William Boyer 16 Mar 2007

great job. Have you checked out my Blog on AW main page?

Renata Cavanaugh 14 Mar 2007

Oh my goodness....your artwork is unbelievable!

Sandy Dewar 14 Mar 2007

incredible pastel work

David Larson 14 Mar 2007

great stuff !

cynthia berridge 14 Mar 2007

such a wonderful scene and awesome art work

Ruth Kauffman 14 Mar 2007

Superb!! Are these real models?? The only thing I see that doesn't look right is the paneling should be showing at the end of the brick by the grate on the right side. But I had to look hard!! Another masterpiece, Tom!! How long does it take you to do something so detailed??

Artist Reply: They are (were in the case of the grandmother) real models. Close Ruth, but not quite. It does have to do with the fireplace, specifically the hearth. Take a close look and you should see what I mean. A painting like this takes about 2-2½ weeks, working 8 hour days.

Jerry 14 Mar 2007

Fantastic colors, details and pastel work!

helen tyralik 14 Mar 2007

wonderful detail , well done

Jean M. Laffitau 14 Mar 2007

Marvellous, outstanding....! PERFECT!!

Roy Boobyer 14 Mar 2007

What can I say! A masterpiece Tom!:-))))

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 14 Mar 2007

stunning and marvellous work!!

Joanna Jungjohann 13 Mar 2007

so homey

Elke Clarke 13 Mar 2007

incredible realism yet "painterly"

Artist Reply: Thank you Elke. I do believe that's one of the nicest compliments a realist can receive.

Martha Miller 13 Mar 2007

Another beauty Tom.

susan kinney 13 Mar 2007

i love your work :)

John Enright 13 Mar 2007

not bad Tom. ok just kidding... your work is off the hook. Superbly crafted and detailed with a notable touch of the Rockwellian whimsy and warmth.

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 13 Mar 2007

Wow!!!Spectacular heartwarming art!!!Brillliant!!! A Masterpiece of Fine Art!!!

Emily Reed 13 Mar 2007

YOUR PAINTINGS TOUCH THE HEART!

Randy Kroll 13 Mar 2007

You're incredible! Wow, what else can I say?

linda duffy 13 Mar 2007

wonderful tom just fab xxxxxxxxxxx

Karen Cash 13 Mar 2007

your work is just stunning Tom!! As to a flaw (I can bet that's a REAL rarity in your work!!...) The only thing I can find in this portrait of perfection MIGHT be up in the upper right corner.., below the mantle shelf...like a piece of moulding.