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I judge each painting based on its inherent beauty. Just because I may not agree that the way a painting is created is the best approach for me or my students to follow, I can still have great respect or admiration for the artist who created it.
Not using cadmiums in flesh mixtures works for me and has produced fantastic transformations for the vast majority of my students. I often refer to my students in my posts because I want to emphasize that I don't offer up any information that hasn't been battle tested, first by me and then by them.
Having a continuing group of students gives me the opportunity to see where problems can arise and this motivates me to try to invent or discover solutions. So what I do and what I teach is an ever evolving process based on producing results. If I discover a better way, then everything I teach goes right out the window. I am results oriented. My only allegiance is to the production of the finest paintings within one's ability.
If someone could show me that by using day-glo green I could achieve better results, I'd be teaching my students the Mattelson Day-Glo palette tomorrow.
Once people have control over what they do, they can incorporate whatever colors they see fit. I feel that my method gives the greatest number of people the best chance to successfully paint lifelike complexions. In addition I don't intend to create an army of Mini-Mattelsons. I'm sure all will agree one is more than enough. Therefore I encourage each student to express themselves fully. Understanding the broad principles that govern painting only serves to enhance individual creativity.
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