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Subject: art2
Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 20:20:10 -0800
From: wjobrien@home.com
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
msg=Add to this message, Hi Don, 
What I like about you most Don is your generousity of spirit. 
I have never met you except through your web site.
I wish you the best of sight.
Bill in San Raphael CA. 

 
Subject: Comments from waves
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:13:30 -0500
From: "Pete Neises" <pete@neises.com>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
Thank you for the tutorial on how to paint waves, I've been searching for hours.

 
Subject: fine2
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 11:48:31 EST
From: 
SVirgo91@aol.com
 To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
Thankyou for your wonderful website. Your work is  truly beautiful . It's  always good to encounter an artist who is so generous and willing to share .  I am a painter living and working in New York City.  I like to do citiscapes  and still life. I came to your site while browsing around for information on  technique. I find that it's always necessary to be aware of other schools of  thought regarding  the craft of painting.- keeps me from getting stagnant. 
Thanks again and good luck to you. 
Rosemarie

 
Subject: thanks
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2001 16:03:25 -0800 (PST)
From: Snow <snowaaa@yahoo.com>
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
Hi Don, 
I'm out in the sticks in Texas...and your page is a university for me.
I've been making my own paper and color...mostly watercolor and pastel.  I can't thank you enough for the amount of work you have shared on the internet.  After 15 years in Alaska, It's been a dream of mine to move to Hawaii and work in a gallery.  When I do I look forward to seeing your work in person.
thanks again
Jim Shepard

 
Subject: Pictura translucida
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:20:22 -0800
From: "Ann Huffman" <anhufman@bmi.net>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Type in a note, 
Hi Don, here is my comment.
Absolutely astonishingly beautiful art!  A Frenchman visited my and concluded that his "eyes are still in Paradise" when he emailed to me.
MY EYES ARE STILL IN PARADISE AFTER VIEWING THIS WORK.
I'm working on a water soluble wax paint.  I'm close to it but at present, no cigar.  I expect I am trying too hard to
have a "perfect" paint.
I do have a metallic wax paint that will raise a thin, very shiny, metal leaf.  I am out of it at present, but when I do make some I'll try it as a substitute for the polished tin.  By then, I should have the wcwax in hand.
Good to see your work again.
Ann Huffman

 
Subject: jpg.htm
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:59:03 EST
From: BarrettDT@cs.com
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
 Hi Don,
I just wandered in here looking for colors * the site seems to be right  between incredible and awesome * maybe i'm dreaming.
I am interested in the java code that drives that painterly community chat  board * i am going to explore.
David Taft Barrett, TeleVisionary

 
Subject: jpgcharts
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:54:20 +0000
From: david.gell@ntlworld.com
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
msg=Hi Don, 
Thanks for the Real Color Wheel. 
What you have built is not a website, but a artist's university . 
'Impressed' does not do your site justice, 'awesome' 
goes some of the way and thank you goes to you.
David Gell 

 
Subject: Re: Thank you
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:32:15 -0800
From:  "Brenda Roden" <1brenda@gte.net>
To: 
"Don Jusko" <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
Thank you so much for the information Don
I do appreciate it.
And your web pages have already been a huge help to me with my research.
Again Thank you
Brenda

 
Subject: Comments from fine3
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:56:06 GMT
From:  "a96.wilson" <a96.wilson@queens.cheshire.sch.uk>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Hi Don,The pics I saw were beauiful and inspired me to create my own version and when i'm famous 
I'll remember to mention that you were one of my influences.

 
Subject:  Pictura translucida
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 01:39:56 -0500 (EST)
From: "Eduardo C. Vasquez" <croeng@bellsouth.net>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Hi Don, 
Thank you for being the kind and generous artist that you are. 
You great spirit impresses me as much as your talent and the span of your knowledge. 
I am an inventor always learning new disciplines and even though I am not currently a practical painter, I am one at heart that is constantly on the making. 
I want to thank you very much again for sharing. 
Regards, Ed./// 

 
Subject: murex purple
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 02:08:45 +0000
From: rmayhew@ns.sympatico.ca (Ross Mayhew)
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
Awesome site - i really hope you keep it up indefinitely as a reference!!

 
Subject: Re: art2
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:03:08 -0700
From: Pema Douma <pema@lotusboy.com>
To: Don Jusko <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
 Pema Douma wrote: 
Hi... wow! Amazing information on your site! I'm really inspired by the paintings on the biography page... after I write this I'm going to look at more of your stuff! I'm just starting out with oils, and I can't find anything anywhere on the net that will tell me how to clean up and care for my brushes when using them with oils. How do I do this? 
     Use turpentine or paint thinner first and then wash each one out with soap 
     and water in the palm of your hand. You can store them with mineral oil in 
     them for longer periods. 

 
Subject: fine3
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 08:54:02 -0700
From: "Jo Ann Watkins" <watkins2@dancris.com>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Type it in and send: Hi Don, just wanted to tell you my 5 year old granddaughter and I enjoyed your painting very much.  She is very interested in art and wanted to get some ideas of what to paint.  She ooohed and ahhhed over your painting, especially enjoying the "Scarlet Macaw" and the paintings with water (we live in a desert)
Thank you for making your paintings available for viewing.

 
Subject: Re: [paintingonlocation] Digest Number 269
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:03:37 -0700
From: "Artist" <artist@shasta.com>
Hello Don,
What a wonderful thing for you to do!! Thank you so much for the instructions for making your easel.
You amaze me. This should be a great help to me.  How does one think of things so different and yet so workable?
Thanks again!
Myrtle

 
Subject: my pigments
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 22:37:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: 
infode@twcny.rr.com
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
Type a note, Hi Don,
This is an incredible site. Love the color wheel designed by pigment.
Thanks for the link Its now on my favorites I'll visit here a lot.
Artchic from Rob's forum.

 
Subject: fine3
Date: 29 Apr 2001 12:38:48 -0700
From: "dottiburton" <dottiburton@compaq.net>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Type it in and send: Hi Don, 
Your paintings are wonderful to look at and your site is fantastic. I'll be back. Thanks,
Dotti

 
Subject: my pigments
Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 17:37:29 -1000 (HST)
From: Pzoeluv@maui.net
To:  donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
==Type a note, Hi Don, 
BRAVO ON YOUR SITE!!!!! LOTS OF FUN AND PLENTY OF INFO! BARBARA NICKELS 

 
Subject: Re: Waves htm
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 06:23:14 -0400
From:  "Sandee" <sandee@zonescapes.com>
To: "Don Jusko" <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
 YEAH DON!
 We don't have big waves here except when a big 'blow' is coming through :)
 But even so I have sat at the edge of the surf for hours at a time just watching the 
water's movement and you are the first one I have seen that have written down 
the analysis of the structure of the wave.
 Thanks again for all your expertise and SHARING :)
I am gonna try and get out this morning and get some painting in. 
Weather is good and it may not be tomorrow...
Sandee

 
Subject: Re: Real Color Wheel
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 00:18:13 -0500
From: "cindy boyd" <bkb3@texas.net>
To: "Don Jusko" <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
I liked it...very very good job!
Cindy Boyd
Internet Consultant
bkb3@texas.net

 
Subject: Your Site... and questions...
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 23:35:22 -0700
From: Rick Harder <orharder@earthlink.net>
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
Dear Mr. Don Jusko,
 Hello....  I found your site by searching "HOTBOT" using keywords: art course painting which resulted in your site appearing at the top of the list. 
I spent all night last night on your site and got to bed shortly after dawn the next day.
I must say I love you work and I'm very envious of your life-style. I'm 53 years old and have dabbled in and out of painting most of my life..... 
now is the time for me to make the commitment to actually learn the craft.  I'm semi-retired and work strictly from my home.
 I was almost knocked off my feet by your RCW.  I congratulate you on it.  Brilliant piece of work and what I've been trying to locate for many years....   When I order it from your website,
what exactly do I receive?  Your site is a bit difficult to navigate, so I couldn't nail down the answer to this question.
 I also plan to order your Video on acrylic painting and would like to know how to order them (the Video and RCW) at the same time,
to possibly save a bit on shipping?

 
Subject: Re: Subject: Re: [paintingonlocation] You guys are incredible!!
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 10:06:34 -0500
From: "Artsmentor" <Lseiler@ez-net.com>
Reply-To: paintingonlocation@yahoogroups.com
 Organization: Artlandish Concepts
To: paintingonlocation@yahoogroups.com
These findings, generously shared, will benefit us all. Probably influence the paint manufacturers too. 
Yep...no doubt that Don, and others blazing this trail further...are building a unique legacy. 
Also, kudos to Don's efforts on his site.  Can't tell you how many times
I have referred people to the site to conduct their own investigation for answers.
Larry Seiler
http://www.artsmentor.org

 
Subject: Re: art2, bravo link
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:01:01 -1000
From: Craig Cramer <cdc25@cornell.edu>
Craig Cramer wrote:
msg=Don:
I work in the horticulture department at Cornell University on a website for gardeners.  I am editing a text by one of our emeritus professors about using color in the garden for the website.  I am looking for graphics to go along with his words, especially a color wheel to help gardeners understand concepts like complementary colors, warm vs. cool colors etc.  Would it be possible for me to use your RCW600x600.jpg image file on our website?
Please email me at:  cdc25@cornell.edu.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Craig Cramer
Cornell Garden Website Project
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/gardening/
cdc25@cornell.edu
607-255-5428

 
Subject: Comments from fine
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 02:16:11 +0300 (IDT)
From: "ofer34" <ofer34@netvision.net.il>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Hi Don, You are amazing thanks for a great time!!!

 
Subject: fine3
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 14:09:12 -0700
From: 
"Carole" <caroletolchin@peoplepc.com>
To: 
<donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Type it in and send: Hi Don, 
Thank you so very much for this incredible wealth of information!  You are so terrific to make this available to us.
As I approach my 40th high school reunion, I remember how much I wanted to be an artist way back then, but was too intimidated.  But you can't keep us down, so over the years I have created a few paintings and murals, a lot of window murals for all the holidays, and tons of pottery and sculpture.  I did LEARN how do do pottery and sculpture, but all my paintings were just experiments -- how I wish I had learned all this so long ago.  With your help, I'll learn now!
I looked at every one of your paintings on this site.  You are truly an amazing artist.  You have an excellent website, too.
Carole Tolchin
caroletolchin@peoplepc.com

 
Subject: jpgcharts
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 11:47:11 -0500
From: "james" <jkrohn@houston.rr.com>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=You da man,  needed it in a pinch

 
Subject:  Mango Painting bravo
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:23:14 -1000
From: Ellie Hill <ellie1935@earthlink.net>
Ellie Hill wrote:
I am amazed at the content of your site!!!  It is awesome, and so glad I found it:):) 
There is so much to learn, and this is the place to get the information!!  Thanks for making it:):)

 
Subject: Re: Comments from RCWmap, free RCW, Bravo
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:53:07 -1000
From: Rowbyrowknits@aol.com
Rowbyrowknits@aol.com wrote: 
Please send downloadable zip for your amazing color wheel. 
And btw thanks so much for all you've done to help me rediscover the sheer joy of painting in my life!! 
With your help I'm painting outdoors every day in our gorgeous upstate New York location and loving every minute of it. 
Jane Nehring 
Croton Falls NY

 
Subject: gettingstarted
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 10:29:30 -1000
From: Jan Rogers <artistjanrogers@semo.net> Hi Jan, 
Jan Rogers wrote: 
Hi Don, I found your panel painting instructions page from a search, and I can't tell you how helpful it is.  I love your work, and can't wait to get my first panel done for a commissioned portrait I have to do.  I have one question, though it doesn't matter for this panel, which won't have cloth or canvas glued to it, but whatexactly is PVA glue?  I've been to a building supply and a hardware store, and neither one knew what it could be.  On guy suggested it might be polyvinylacitate, but that wouldn't be water-based I don't think.  It could also be that PVA is something that's unavailable here, but I doubt it. Anyway, thanks for such an informative site and such beautiful, colorful paintings. Jan Rogers
Yes that would be poly vinyl acetate and it is water based. Elmers yellow wood carpenters would do, it's a little acetic but over wood or masonite and under gesso
it won't matter much. Art Supply housed sell a ph neutral type, but like I said, it won't matter much. Don

 
Subject: fine3
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 19:14:30 -1000
From: anneatks@picknowl.com.au
anneatks@picknowl.com.au wrote:
msg=Type it in and send: 
I just wanted to say that your web site excellent. 
It is so detailed and has helped me enormously 
with my latests art assignment for school. 
Thank you, and keep up the good work

 
Subject: fine3
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:17:01 -0700
From: Dan <danacree@bentonrea.com>
To: donjusko@realcolorwheel.com
msg=Hi, I Just found your web site.  It's fantastic!!!!!!!!  I'm impressed!!!!!!!! 
This is going to take me a while to digest. 
Thanks  Dan A.

 
Subject: 1color
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 09:30:29 -1000
From: Dwight Graf <theshredguy@hotmail.com>Dwight Graf wrote:
msg=Type it in and send: Hi Don,
This is a very interesting and helpful website.  My daughter is doing a 
report on Egyptian painting and I am finding your history charts and 
color information very helpful. Thank you.

 
Subject: Comments from fine
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 10:48:13 -0800
From: "Ralph Spiccatie" <allibean1022@home.com>
To: <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
msg=Hi Don, 
You are an amazing artist and worth studying.

 
Subject:  Pigment Map, Free RCW
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 17:10:16 -0330
From: "Bill Flanagan" <bflanaga@bellatlantic.net>
To:  "Don Jusko" <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
Thanks Don,
I have a friend who is an artist.  We both were discussing the need to map 24bit colors on the computer to colors of oil and acrylic paint.  I was in Pearl paint last week and wanted to find out how to order without always finding my way into Boston or NYC.  Your color wheel is a step in the direction.  We can match the required colors and order online from Pearl and other art supply stores.
Your wheel is a God-send.
Sincerely,
Bill Flanagan

 
Subject: jpg.htm
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2001 00:05:54 -1000
From: ryu00@attglobal.net, Don Jusko <donjusko@realcolorwheel.com>
ryu00@attglobal.net wrote:
msg=Hi Don, I began to cry when I found your site.  Things I've wanted to know, wih no one to ask, are here. 
I am certain that if we both live long enough, that we will meet someday. 
I'm self taught, and have a passion for painting, computers, and creative process.  My soul thanks you for this site. 
Nancy Park Yu

 
Subject: 1color
Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 14:06:00 -1000
From: Gianrico Gualtieri <ggualtieri@isuisse.com>
Gianrico Gualtieri wrote:
msg=Type it in and send: Hi Don, 
I'm an italian artist fond of ancient techniques. 
You've done a great work!! I just wrote you to say: thanks!!
Ragards
Gianrico Gualtieri

 
Subject: my pigments
Date:  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 00:25:23 -1000
From:MW@tmail.com.au
MalW wrote: 
  ==Type a note, Hi Don, 
  Thanks for the invitation -- it's too welcoming to resist. Can I ask a question, please? 
I am 60 years old, a former journalist and photographer and I'd like to try my hand at 
painting. I am enchanted by your site(s) and have spent many, many hours over the 
past week reading, taking notes and having a good time.
:)