as of May 20 2010

A Good Day For the French 24x36" oil/canvas 2010

A Student Works 40x30" oil/canvas 2010

Three viewers examine a work by Rembrandt's student Arte De Gelder. The composition is based on an etching by the old master.

Resting with Corot 24x36" oil/canvas 2010

Dear Diary 24x18" oil/canvas 2010

as of May 20

Dear Diary 24x18" O/C 2010

Participation

This is a "sketch 8x10" of a painting I'm thinking of on a big scale. The painting in the back is by Arte de Gelder ( a student of Rembrandnt). The painting is in the Dresden 'Old Picture Gallery' and because it is by a student of Rembrandt and it is from an etching by Rembrandt is is considered less than 'Masterful'.

I believe it is a superb painting and should be (as Whistler said) considered on it's own merits?.

Two questions: Is my sketch worth pursuing on a large scale?

Should a painting be considered in the context of the time it is conceived or as Whistler suggested "on it's own merit?".