tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post7063106594857908319..comments2024-03-28T22:57:07.128-04:00Comments on ILLUSTRATION ART: ARTISTS IN LOVE, part elevenDavid Apatoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-27324864711782712432018-10-11T23:44:06.329-04:002018-10-11T23:44:06.329-04:00Me tooMe tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-373297604628007552011-07-21T17:49:31.891-04:002011-07-21T17:49:31.891-04:00How do guys like that get girlfriends? (1.) Becaus...How do guys like that get girlfriends? (1.) Because it's a routine that can be learned. (2.) Because all their effort is focused on getting the girlfriend, rather than on having a relationship with her.<br /><br />It helps if they concentrate on younger women, who haven't learned yet that men who say "You're the only woman I've ever really loved," and have nothing good to say about any of the women in their previous relationships, are a bad idea.Teresa Nielsen Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948135401100244853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-73428291803900995812009-11-03T17:45:47.881-05:002009-11-03T17:45:47.881-05:00Nice depicition of a disguised misogynist. By the ...Nice depicition of a disguised misogynist. By the way Ilse Hoffmann (two n's) committed suicide and so was as unhappy and troubled as FlaggAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-77390293294839704952008-03-26T22:39:00.000-04:002008-03-26T22:39:00.000-04:00Thank you for wonderful insight into the life of J...Thank you for wonderful insight into the life of James Montgomery Flagg. What a shame that talent rarely ever equals humility. Still, we have his art and at the end of the day maybe that what matters most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-61768702227154782252007-09-11T03:30:00.000-04:002007-09-11T03:30:00.000-04:00I tend to agree with an old review I read that cla...I tend to agree with an old review I read that claimed Flagg was the poor man's Gibson. I much prefer Gibson's work. There seems to be more dynamic life to the characters. And seemingly more respect for women, though you may know stories about Gibson that I don't that would toss that opinion in the bin. :) Still, Flagg was a competent illustrator and I feel he made the transition to color in the 20th century better than Gibson did. Fascinating blog. Thanks for posting.<BR/><BR/>~Douglas<BR/>-=-<BR/>☆ <A HREF="http://thesplinteredmind.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">The Splintered Mind</A> - Overcoming Neurological Disabilities With Lots Of Humor And AttitudeD.R. Cooteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139544455838967475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-87276871245693645092007-09-05T00:26:00.000-04:002007-09-05T00:26:00.000-04:00awesome postawesome postTHINKERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448864504302032538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-32899851952217422262007-09-04T15:26:00.000-04:002007-09-04T15:26:00.000-04:00Thanks, Diane and Deborah, for your insights into ...Thanks, Diane and Deborah, for your insights into an issue that has confounded men since the world was new. <BR/><BR/>As you will see if you check out the other relationships in the "Artists in Love" series, Flagg did not have a monopoly on tragic, self-destructive behavior.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-37744309646480873772007-09-04T12:14:00.000-04:002007-09-04T12:14:00.000-04:00This was good. A good read. I swear I felt tears s...This was good. A good read. I swear I felt tears sting behind my eyes as I read the quote about honey and love. Ouch. I can't help but feel bad for him, and I hate that I feel bad for him. As far as I can tell, that kind of heartbreak was going to happen to him sooner or later.<BR/>As for the women always fawning over him, I don't think I really get it. <BR/>I guess females kind of go through this thing where they feel invincible and can deal with any man whenever and however they want. The true test of this invincibility is by going around with someone who's got a reputation and I suppose Flagg fit the bill.<BR/>It could also be that hidden desire to have a hedonistic artist genuinely fall for you, even though you know that he has a history of breaking hearts. Ilse was the only one who pulled that off, but she wanted more than just his love-she wanted it on paper which was something he couldn't give her.Sister Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17449534980284954580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-40725895618730207252007-08-31T18:48:00.000-04:002007-08-31T18:48:00.000-04:00Well said.Well said.PeakMinuteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662246255616247563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-45353695722525595982007-08-31T03:21:00.000-04:002007-08-31T03:21:00.000-04:00Very interesting post for my late-night reading! ...Very interesting post for my late-night reading! I would say Mr. Flagg had classic Naricisstic Personality Disorder. Evidence? No empathy, obsessed with appearances and perfection, an exploiter of women, unable to commit, self-involved, contemptuous of others, and ending up bewildered, bitter and alone. When a narcissist falls in love, it is entirely and only for his own benefit, therefore the idea of becoming 1/2 of a reciprocal couple is incomprehensible to him. He is shocked when the object of his passion expects something from him, because he cannot conceive of any needs but his own. <BR/><BR/>As for the reason he attracted so many women (as did Picasso, with the same personality type): many women are thrilled by the challenge of making someone love them above all others. Many women love a project, hence the "chasing the bad boy" syndrome. Flagg's girlfriend was strong and smart. She figured the guy out.<BR/><BR/>So - that's my midnight diagnosis. Thanks for the fun!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660031975648484315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-15892574305872896422007-08-30T20:21:00.000-04:002007-08-30T20:21:00.000-04:00Wow! How interesting! These beautiful paintings ...Wow! How interesting! These beautiful paintings of beautiful women came from such a superficial man...I have always liked to think that artists portraying beautiful women are painting portraits of their inner radiance as well...obviously not the case here!<BR/><BR/>amireally30.blogspot.comCandacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04440095761213987365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-83867516458150782442007-08-30T11:20:00.000-04:002007-08-30T11:20:00.000-04:00David, Thank you for the complex depiction of such...David, <BR/>Thank you for the complex depiction of such an ugly, ugly man. Why does it seem that some of the most talented people are some of the most vile humans alive (e.g. Ezra Pound, Ayn Rand, Truman Capote)?<BR/>I have added this blog among my favories. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great work,<BR/>darrendmchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779746434264952746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-41892553786446991542007-08-29T03:35:00.000-04:002007-08-29T03:35:00.000-04:00found you in the Blogs of Note.Wow, a powerful and...found you in the Blogs of Note.<BR/><BR/>Wow, a powerful and very sad story. Really sad...FiKaLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887749621567736093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-58050509328527425582007-08-28T22:40:00.000-04:002007-08-28T22:40:00.000-04:00Fascinating, maddening, but tragic story. Thanks ...Fascinating, maddening, but tragic story. Thanks for it.<BR/><BR/>Life seems so pointless at times. That's why I feel the only thing .. the only thing that's really real and true... is ART.<BR/><BR/>Nice blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-28418908759515200252007-08-28T20:29:00.000-04:002007-08-28T20:29:00.000-04:00I stumbled across your blog what a wonderful place...I stumbled across your blog what a wonderful place!!!! Your passion is inspiring! kudos!<BR/>sincerely,<BR/>carolineCaroline Denarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922357061794415933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-19515556771172022342007-08-28T20:02:00.000-04:002007-08-28T20:02:00.000-04:00Probably, the reason why he had many girlfriends i...Probably, the reason why he had many girlfriends is that women always think they will be 'the one' who will change the guy into a prince, just by giving them love. Unfortunatelly, it isn't always like that.<BR/>Nice blog. I'll be visiting.santissimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877691492573276337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-10651718029036642322007-08-28T18:05:00.000-04:002007-08-28T18:05:00.000-04:00Art can be amazing...But this guy seemed a tad..We...Art can be amazing...<BR/><BR/>But this guy seemed a tad..<BR/><BR/>Well, let's say it. He was horny.Tekno-ology Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13480593115225868015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-53629501726335751922007-08-28T15:41:00.000-04:002007-08-28T15:41:00.000-04:00That was very interesting. I can relate to how bo...That was very interesting. I can relate to how both of them feel. I've been there before myself. Thank you for this wonderful post!absorbingbeautytipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048324600446309584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-59460227872258051832007-08-28T14:17:00.000-04:002007-08-28T14:17:00.000-04:00i had never heard of flagg before .. and stumbled ...i had never heard of flagg before .. and stumbled upon your blog ... this is the first time i have ever commented on a blog ...<BR/><BR/>they are few and far between re quality and of interest ... <BR/><BR/>not just the flagg post ... i checked out a few others ... nice blog - i have bookmarked for revisits ...<BR/><BR/>GINA ... <BR/>mine ? ... one of a few ... <BR/>http://fyneartsfoundart.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>http://theworldathome-gina.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>http://picasaweb.google.com/fynearts/FoundArtSeriesTheWholeLotGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775826948841768713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-81107747869488196262007-08-28T12:14:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:14:00.000-04:00As an illustrator, I've always been inspired by JM...As an illustrator, I've always been inspired by JMF's work. Knowing the love(s) of an artist gives you a deeper understanding of their work. Anything that creates passion in an artist ends up in their works, as subtle, disguised or obvious as it may be.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for creating this blog! Fascinating to read.D.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00156358912885372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-9800590954868890432007-08-19T23:09:00.000-04:002007-08-19T23:09:00.000-04:00Welcome, phattro-- and thanks for the kind words. ...Welcome, phattro-- and thanks for the kind words. I hope you will participate vigorously and share your knowledge with the rest of us.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-40324867846686263472007-08-19T03:43:00.000-04:002007-08-19T03:43:00.000-04:00Amazing work and insightful writing you have on di...Amazing work and insightful writing you have on display here. I was recommended to this blog by a friend just yesterday. I ended up spend hours on it. It reminds me that I still have much to learn. Thank you for sharing all this.Phattrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002173506164457170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-10369559450851837942007-08-14T14:31:00.000-04:002007-08-14T14:31:00.000-04:00Interesting reading as usual David.Interesting reading as usual David.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-12992570068008796292007-08-13T15:17:00.000-04:002007-08-13T15:17:00.000-04:00Welcome, Stiftet, and don't worry about the spelli...Welcome, Stiftet, and don't worry about the spelling, I recently handled a biotechnology patent arbitration in Scandinavia, and I promise you my spelling was far worse. Everyone was very kind to me on my journeys through Sweden, Denmark and Norway. It is a pleasure to have you visiting.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-5992451783800841782007-08-13T11:08:00.000-04:002007-08-13T11:08:00.000-04:00Dear David, thank you for your work. I learn somet...Dear David, thank you for your work. I learn something every time I read your posts. I am an draftsman (scandinavian, sorry my bad spelling) myself and really enjoying your post about the the drawing professionals from the time before photoshop and computors. GreetingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com