tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post488985031205157204..comments2023-07-28T07:12:45.810-03:00Comments on NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG: Masterpieces of Norval Morrisseau ISpirit Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353827718431536386noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-26228526229620484412008-02-28T15:21:00.000-04:002008-02-28T15:21:00.000-04:00If anyone does not know how to use "Skype" for com...If anyone does not know how to use "Skype" for communication they can contact me at spiritwalker2008@gmail.com and I will explain the the particulars...Spirit Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353827718431536386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-37774038017495881792008-02-28T13:57:00.000-04:002008-02-28T13:57:00.000-04:00how do you chat in the Norval Morrisseau blog? I ...how do you chat in the Norval Morrisseau blog? I think I say you mention something about Skype by i have no idea what this is!eqAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-48968770885398097112008-02-28T12:59:00.000-04:002008-02-28T12:59:00.000-04:00What about "Norval Morrisseau Blog" Chat Room that...What about "Norval Morrisseau Blog" Chat Room that I had created?<BR/><BR/>Does anyone want to talk?Spirit Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353827718431536386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-55299590473601605362008-02-28T12:52:00.000-04:002008-02-28T12:52:00.000-04:00I think the question was fair? it would validate t...I think the question was fair? it would validate the point MG was attempting to make.<BR/>I would like to invite everyone in the Toronto area to perhaps meet at a pub? one night a month, or a few times a year to discuss Morrisseau. <BR/>I know not all could make it, any takers.<BR/>debate is always easier when ideas can be debated in person?<BR/>just a thought and an invite?<BR/>thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-65192141120925326012008-02-28T10:40:00.000-04:002008-02-28T10:40:00.000-04:00many posts,again my questions are not that hard to...many posts,<BR/>again my questions are not that hard to remember, these should be very clear to anyone who was in the room?<BR/><BR/>thank you againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-9167375572322965562008-02-28T10:38:00.000-04:002008-02-28T10:38:00.000-04:00thank you for reposting my original questionthe qu...thank you for reposting my original question<BR/>the question was not meant to provoke, but rather to get confirmation of comments made by people who claim to have known Norval.<BR/>I think this is important here as we do get both good and bad info here?<BR/>thank you again for re-posting<BR/><BR/>" faith almost restored"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-33040006241789313082008-02-28T10:36:00.000-04:002008-02-28T10:36:00.000-04:00people are asking for stories behind Norval Morris...people are asking for stories behind Norval Morrisseau's life and no sooner there allegations of fraud and lack of integrity. It was 30 years ago and for anybody to remember the view, what building etc. is absurd. The point I was trying to make was that he worked on more than one piece at a time. In hindsight I should not have shared this encounter. MGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-10021628584688419952008-02-28T10:24:00.000-04:002008-02-28T10:24:00.000-04:00Anonymous posted this:---regarding the posting abo...Anonymous posted this:<BR/><BR/>---regarding the posting above by<BR/>MG. could you please share with us the following.<BR/><BR/>1- in which building did Norval live while at UBC? what floor?<BR/><BR/>2- what color were the walls in his apt?<BR/>3- what was the view from the window? <BR/><BR/>-----------------------<BR/><BR/>Let the public know if I was wrog by deleting this commentSpirit Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353827718431536386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-73343367795891246812008-02-28T10:18:00.000-04:002008-02-28T10:18:00.000-04:00how was my previous question regarding Norval's ro...how was my previous question regarding Norval's room at UBC "provoking" ( it was not posted twice?<BR/>if you want the truth, you/we need to see through the fraud.<BR/>or are you a participant?<BR/>many now think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-70362961791596146202008-02-27T14:49:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:49:00.000-04:00Question - why has no one questioned the early pai...Question - why has no one questioned the early painting of three loons? Says something...<BR/><BR/>To those that have had personal experiences with Norval himself - thanks for sharing your thoughts openly. Silence seems to be the problem here. Would love to hear from some of the key players but if I was them i would not include any comments on this blog (at least that can be traced directly back)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-2345012466354770722008-02-27T14:47:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:47:00.000-04:00I dont understand GG's last comment and why he has...I dont understand GG's last comment and why he has a problem. By sharing personal stories about Norval we will all understand his life better. I know I would like to hear more about his time with Norval. It was well before my time and I feel it would give a good foundation of his earlier days...MGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-39289748650809236522008-02-27T14:36:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:36:00.000-04:00final post here from GG in ONas this blog appears ...final post here from GG in ON<BR/><BR/>as this blog appears to be limited in content, other than slander and silence, I feel I can no longer participate here in good faith.<BR/>as I feel legitamate comments and questions are attacked by the "silent" few who claim to seek the truth.<BR/>The same few are unresponsive to the truley important questions regarding authenticity.<BR/> <BR/>I thank you for the space to post my few thoughts, and wish all of you a pleaseant good bye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-30506042123303866342008-02-27T14:31:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:31:00.000-04:00One thing I neglected to mention is that when I as...One thing I neglected to mention is that when I asked him how long it took to finish the the 60 or so pieces he laughed and said it could be 2 days or 2 weeks depending on if he needed the money or not....M.G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-32015792840150998962008-02-27T14:24:00.001-04:002008-02-27T14:24:00.001-04:00GG in ON againI sould also point out that Norval h...GG in ON again<BR/><BR/>I sould also point out that Norval had many periods in the 70s in which his "illness" simply prevented him from painting anything. sometimes for periods in excess of 6 months.<BR/>comments in this blog would lead us to believe that he must have painted 5 to 8 thousand works during this time? it is simply not possible, as many of the well known works from this period took in some case weeks to complete.<BR/>I ask, how can this be?<BR/>regards to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-45128470082621341112008-02-27T14:24:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:24:00.000-04:00Why is it that Morrisseau did not sign paintings i...Why is it that Morrisseau did not sign paintings in the 60's, 80's, and 90's with the black paint on the back?<BR/>Why is it that the 70's paintings with very good provenance have not been signed on the back with black paint?<BR/>Why do the 70's paintings with good provenance look "different" from the ones signed on the back with black paint?<BR/>It makes you wonder.<BR/>MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907003254133484867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-71845053325658169142008-02-27T14:09:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:09:00.000-04:00I met Norval for the first time in 1978 in Vancouv...I met Norval for the first time in 1978 in Vancouver. A prof at UBC secured a small apt. for him on campus with hopes he would teach a class. Norval was never clear when I pressed him for info on that subject. I was a framer with u frame it on davie st. at the time. a few of us used to meet for drinks at the ambassador hotel after work and it was there where I had the opportunity to meet him socially for the first time. We had done framing for him in the past but that was it. Getting back to that particular evening, he invited us back to his apt at UBC. With beer in hand we went to Norvals apt. When I walked into his apt. there must have been 60 canvases, all different sizes nailed to the walls of the apt. I can remember bottles and paints strewen all around the place. I will never forget how he lit up when he explained the process in which he painted each piece. I cherish that evening with the master and will always remember it. As to where all the paintings from the 70"s come from I would have to say Norval Morrisseau. M.G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-20290887163724562522008-02-27T14:08:00.000-04:002008-02-27T14:08:00.000-04:00GG in ON States the following.I casually knew Norv...GG in ON States the following.<BR/><BR/>I casually knew Norval between 1968and 1972 or so, it was a brief and strange friendship of sorts ,often complicated by his over indulgance. <BR/>frauds always infuriated Norval even during these early years, and most certainly evident in his final years.( Toronto Sun article Nov 07?<BR/>I never saw Norval again after 72/73, but during those meetings I did witness several "outbursts" over the same topic we discuss here. I will not respond in this blog to specifics regarding personal details of my brief "friendship" with Norval,<BR/>but I must admit that I have a bad feeling about most of the works in question here.<BR/>kind regards to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-84393227826691981392008-02-27T13:53:00.000-04:002008-02-27T13:53:00.000-04:00Aside from all that... I love this piece. It looks...Aside from all that... I love this piece. It looks VERY much like one of Norval's works. It's well known that Norval often bartered paintings for items... Some which he was known to consume and woudl not likely advertise... When he bartered, he often destroyed provenance...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-78990196172529930832008-02-27T13:04:00.000-04:002008-02-27T13:04:00.000-04:00SRD - thanks! Not sure why it took so long for so...SRD - thanks! Not sure why it took so long for someone to say that. He seemed to paint a lot during these years!<BR/><BR/>Out of interest - anyone that had direct experience with Morrisseau please respond...how long would it take him to complete a piece similar to the one shown in the blog below that Michael Moniz has included?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-23145416435384183242008-02-27T12:30:00.000-04:002008-02-27T12:30:00.000-04:00( In my opinion)Where did the mass of continuous p...( In my opinion)Where did the mass of continuous paintings come from? Simple, directly from Morrisseau himself in the 70's. What kind of provenance will you get when he was destitute at the time? These paintings exchanged hands many times..The reason no provenance then is because Gabe/ROSS/Kinsmen weren't around back then to dictate the market. Where does/did Gabe get his continuous flow of paintings? One day his walls are full of paintings then emptied, then filled up again. Who is/were painting these? WHERE DID "THEY" COME FROM? Any answer to this? ANYONE? SRDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-36470159477643433572008-02-27T12:10:00.000-04:002008-02-27T12:10:00.000-04:00HELLO - any body have an answer. SRD and MG can a...HELLO - any body have an answer. SRD and MG can attack Bryant but nobody seems to have any comments on where this mass of 70's paintings came from or why none seem to have provenance. Why? Do not attack me - I own four of these paintings (1976 - 1978) as well as a couple purchased at galleries with provenance. I, as a collector and fan of Morrisseau, would just like some light shed on where these paintings came from but no answers.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-43786719272346245472008-02-27T12:02:00.000-04:002008-02-27T12:02:00.000-04:00here..here srd. I, like yourself, have dealt and l...here..here srd. I, like yourself, have dealt and loved Norvals work since the 70"s I think you are on point with that statement regarding b.r. m.g.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-85118585456323352102008-02-27T11:26:00.000-04:002008-02-27T11:26:00.000-04:00(in my opinion)It is astounding that anyone would ...(in my opinion)It is astounding that anyone would buy from Bryant Ross. All his paintings are in fact totally different and of a different style..poor. The only reason why he is in business is because of Gabe his continuous "other" supplier. I can see why Ross would believe the above is a fake. I guess since being around Morrisseau's much LONGER THAT BRYANT ROSS ( late 70's), I can distinguish the difference. SRDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-65448522405911073342008-02-27T10:00:00.000-04:002008-02-27T10:00:00.000-04:00Point fingers at Bryant (who is most likely still ...Point fingers at Bryant (who is most likely still sleeping at this time) but why not answer some questions as well. What is the provenance of the pieces you are selling? Have you ever answered that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722577745830268902.post-61607439760895580782008-02-27T09:53:00.000-04:002008-02-27T09:53:00.000-04:00Thunderbear-Canadian Art GalleryeBay vendor:thunde...Thunderbear-Canadian Art Gallery<BR/>eBay vendor:thunderbear888<BR/>Michael R.Moniz<BR/>SKYPE ID: michaelrockefellor<BR/>email:bluenova999@rogers.com<BR/><BR/>"Unfortunatly it is not Morriseau's style."<BR/><BR/>The above quotation came from Bryant Ross.<BR/><BR/>What makes you think the "Style is not Morrisseau Mr.Ross?<BR/>Please answer this question in as much detail as possible and with your experience in this art genre to back up your judgement.So that we may better understand your reasons behind the above quoted statement.Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com