Comments on: Louis Finkelstein, on Painterly

By: Doris Lane Grey

Doris Lane Grey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:25:59 +0000

Louis Finkelstein was one of the most dynamic and inspiring teachers who taught at The Philadelphia College of Art. He taught a Color and Design class that I was taking when I was an art student in the ’60s. He opened up a wonderfully clear, deeply thought out way of understanding painting. His insights and understanding of the structure of painting had a lasting impact on my work

I was feeling pretty disheartened searching on my computer looking for places where my artwork would feel “at home”. I see so much conceptual art, very tight academic painting, that I do often feel that the art world no longer wants or appreciates my “perceptual” point of view. I typed in painterly painters not expecting much – but I am overwhelmed and inspired! Thank you so much – I will definitely keep in touch with this website.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:58:01 +0000

This is one of the best interviews I’ve read on a painter. Thanks so much for reposting here!

By: Jock Ireland

Jock Ireland — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:56:21 +0000

The Unpicturelikeness of Pollock, Soutine and Others: Selected Writings and Talks, a selection of essays and talks by Louis, is still available at Amazon.

By: Steve Moen

Steve Moen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:48:22 +0000

Really enjoyed this post as well as the links for further reading.

By: larry

larry — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:27:04 +0000

In reply to Bill Teitsworth. just click on the newsfeed button on the top right of the home page and it should work. If you have trouble please email me and I can help you further if need be. (larry@173.254.55.177)

By: Bill Teitsworth

Bill Teitsworth — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:23:27 +0000

I enjoyed this very much. How do I subscribe to this blog?

By: Michael Kareken

Michael Kareken — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:37:54 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Larry!

By: Kathryn Law

Kathryn Law — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:20:22 +0000

Wow. Thank you so much, Larry. PP is such an incredible resource.

By: John Bigelow

John Bigelow — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:40:01 +0000

Great post! Wonderful to see these images in larger format than elsewhere on the web! I am a huge fan of Finkelstein, and would suggest seeking out the collection of his essays and talks: The Unpicturelikeness of Pollock, Soutine & Others:Selected Writings & Talks by Louis Finkelstein (9781877675676)

Louis Finkelstein’s “Two Figures” above was purchased by the Kresge Art Museum in East Lansing, MI, as part of their “Figurative Expressionism” collection. There is a great essay by curator April Kingsley, and images of the collection here: http://www.a-r-t.com/figexp/