tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post3289794236598910055..comments2024-03-26T16:11:44.515-04:00Comments on All Things Ruffnerian, a Design Blog and More: Coquille PaperMark D. Ruffnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-5759085219243004812011-05-31T22:00:36.113-04:002011-05-31T22:00:36.113-04:00Hi, Scott - Thanks for what I consider a high comp...Hi, Scott - Thanks for what I consider a high compliment! I did many pencil illustrations as a freelance advertising illustrator, and the ones I did on Crescent Board (as opposed to Coquille Board) were often compared to air brushing.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-73856757199289094332011-05-31T20:58:07.690-04:002011-05-31T20:58:07.690-04:00Mark, here your work reminds me of George Stavrino...Mark, here your work reminds me of George Stavrinos.Scott Watermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811055807138445326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-69950689603855425192011-05-23T21:37:50.049-04:002011-05-23T21:37:50.049-04:00Thanks, Kevin! Your words greet me at the end of a...Thanks, Kevin! Your words greet me at the end of a long day, and are much appreciated.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-33893943553169654912011-05-18T23:27:16.437-04:002011-05-18T23:27:16.437-04:00Dear Mark,
Your talent is endless! and by the way ...Dear Mark,<br />Your talent is endless! and by the way What's In Your Pocket post, love it , love it. Thank you.Hollywood forever, Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608998958466509181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-42938379851539590972011-05-16T16:46:56.276-04:002011-05-16T16:46:56.276-04:00Thanks, Theresa! Coquille would probably also be a...Thanks, Theresa! Coquille would probably also be a great surface for crayons and craypas.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-53349056542433221212011-05-16T15:50:45.196-04:002011-05-16T15:50:45.196-04:00I even love the name of the paper! Yes, it is simi...I even love the name of the paper! Yes, it is similar to the pebbled watercolor paper in appearance only. Also, reminds me of paper for pastels with its rough texture. I think your work is very nice Mark!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-42526651384639157232011-05-16T08:48:49.009-04:002011-05-16T08:48:49.009-04:00Thanks so much, D.C. I was studying the work of th...Thanks so much, D.C. I was studying the work of the great architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel recently and was appreciating how in his architectural perspectives, he'd so often include beautiful atmospheric detail — lakes, boats, fishermen, gardens. I've always enjoyed architectural renderings with character, and I hope that's not a disappearing art.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-59678664913842194982011-05-16T07:55:52.554-04:002011-05-16T07:55:52.554-04:00When faxing became so common about 25 years ago, I...When faxing became so common about 25 years ago, I realized the importance of technique and media for my hand-drawn architectural illustrations. Despite the amazing advancements in computer-aided drafting, nothing compares to the look of drawing by hand. I was delighted to see your wonderful drawings.The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-81260585978611226702011-05-15T09:59:52.280-04:002011-05-15T09:59:52.280-04:00Hi, Terry - Thanks for the kind words. It was a lo...Hi, Terry - Thanks for the kind words. It was a lot of fun creating a noxious bully! I learned in this drawing that the expression for disgust resides largely in the bridge of the nose.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-65658414017951035582011-05-14T22:01:36.926-04:002011-05-14T22:01:36.926-04:00I was aware of textured papers being used for draw...I was aware of textured papers being used for drawing and commercial illustrations, but didn't know the name of this pebbled type. What incredible drawings you've done. <br /><br />I love the Humpty Dumpty smelly guy with his Converse sneakers. Even those stylized clouds of spray about him are neat. Very cool!Square With Flairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587474304650348836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-75687924045428344432011-05-14T21:10:20.805-04:002011-05-14T21:10:20.805-04:00You're welcome! Each time Google hiccups like ...You're welcome! Each time Google hiccups like that, I always wonder if my computer is broken! And thanks for enjoying my drawings!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-52022307394196882742011-05-14T19:35:58.067-04:002011-05-14T19:35:58.067-04:00Mark, the drawings are absolutely wonderful. I hav...Mark, the drawings are absolutely wonderful. I have always seen this type of paper and wondered what it was. The texture and dimension it gives to the drawings are wonderful! Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog!David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-72744198892898566472011-05-14T16:45:48.952-04:002011-05-14T16:45:48.952-04:00Hi, Gina - Coquille board isn't absorbent (in ...Hi, Gina - Coquille board isn't absorbent (in fact it has almost a plastic quality) so watercolors wouldn't be too satisfactory on it.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-68308558850133593962011-05-14T14:34:45.482-04:002011-05-14T14:34:45.482-04:00Hi Mark, I'm not too crazy about your egg man...Hi Mark, I'm not too crazy about your egg man but I do appreciate your expertise in drawing. Actually, your coquille paper reminds me of paper my Father used for his watercolor sketches. Interesting post. Computer literacy has many drawpacks doesn't it.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-30947993287365435782011-05-14T11:49:57.421-04:002011-05-14T11:49:57.421-04:00Hi, Anyes - My work on coquille board encouraged m...Hi, Anyes - My work on coquille board encouraged me to experiment with other textured surfaces, including a heavy paper that was embossed in sort of a crocodile pattern. I've also worked on textured matte boards which I'm sure are similar to your book cover experiences.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-11761160606932885072011-05-14T07:46:44.161-04:002011-05-14T07:46:44.161-04:00My compliments on your very fine Mark. The bad egg...My compliments on your very fine Mark. The bad egg reminds me of the boys in West Side Story. When I started painting on books, I found it more challenging, but more interesting when the book cover had a texture. <br />Don't get me started on the over use of stock files. <br />Anyes<br />XXAnyes K. Busby - Studio Vignette Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989650562190771548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-88831185676204011962011-05-14T07:08:17.069-04:002011-05-14T07:08:17.069-04:00Dear Jane and Lance - Thank you for the kind words...Dear Jane and Lance - Thank you for the kind words. <br /><br />Scanning the coquille board reminded me that I hadn't drawn on coquille since becoming computer literate. Today so much art in publishing is from stock files, and I think that's a real loss.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-60421741833650363152011-05-14T04:23:02.529-04:002011-05-14T04:23:02.529-04:00Hello Mark:
We knew absolutely nothing, to our gre...Hello Mark:<br />We knew absolutely nothing, to our great shame, of this technique before now and have found this most interesting and the results very, very effective.<br /><br />Your drawings are superb and make for very strong, powerful statements.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com