tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post6163381443288915058..comments2023-10-28T07:56:45.216-04:00Comments on Creating Space: Slowly Returning...Andrea and Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-56427077798500265192008-05-28T19:02:00.000-04:002008-05-28T19:02:00.000-04:00Well, you know, San, living with these left braine...Well, you know, San, living with these left brained people kind of had to rub off in some ways, I suppose. <BR/><BR/>That steep hill reminds me of slag...do you know what I mean? The left-overs from the steel industry. Old nasty stuff! But even when they are weak, trees are strong. That is a lot like gentle people, don't you think? They are perceived as weak, but in reality they are some of the strongest in our society.<BR/><BR/>Oh, you know I think you have such a great way of seeing things and a wonderful opportunity to observe in your gallery. I think it is just using what you have presented to you each day.<BR/><BR/>San! I can't wait to see the images of your gallery. I have spent time on the web site, but it would be lovely to see some real photos...although I am sorry it was slow over the holiday. I hear a lot of businesses were slow...I just imagine SF to be hoppin' all the time!<BR/><BR/>Thanks San!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-22859927455574024642008-05-28T17:49:00.000-04:002008-05-28T17:49:00.000-04:00I enjoyed this glimpse of your left brain, Kim. T...I enjoyed this glimpse of your left brain, Kim. The spindly tree branches are wonderful, and like Lynette, I love that steep little hill.<BR/><BR/>Do I ever work out of myself? A little. When I notice that certain colors are selling well, for example, I may play up those colors, but my paintings almost always take the lead and have their way regardless of my initial intention. Don't know if that's good or bad.<BR/><BR/>As you know, we worked the holiday weekend, and during the slower intervals at the gallery, I took some pictures. I want to post a little gallery tour in the next couple of weeks.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-21098128289304291822008-05-28T16:24:00.000-04:002008-05-28T16:24:00.000-04:00Wow! Thanks, Lynette! I consider you the Queen o...Wow! Thanks, Lynette! I consider you the Queen of Tree Painting, so that means a lot to me!<BR/><BR/>Isn't that amazing...the figure of the man? That Andrea is something.<BR/><BR/>Oh, it sounds as though you had a lovely, quiet holiday...the best kind, in my opinion.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Lynette!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-12594840304265121662008-05-28T16:10:00.000-04:002008-05-28T16:10:00.000-04:00Kim, I love how you made the shape of this tree an...Kim, I love how you made the shape of this tree and it seems both delicate but strong, clinging to that steep hillside. You know what, I also see the figure in the upper right. What a lovely painting! We mostly stayed home for the holiday weekend and grilled out on the deck a couple of nights. Yum!Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021074096150689759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-57764911385479514162008-05-28T11:47:00.000-04:002008-05-28T11:47:00.000-04:00Oh My Andrea! You are right! Isn't that funny......Oh My Andrea! You are right! Isn't that funny...once I took the photo I didn't look so closely. When I am looking at the painting, I don't see him as clearly...obviously he is there, though. I wonder who's spirit was with me when I did this? Mmmm...<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for pointing it out to me! Once I am done, I don't contemplate too much! This is very cool...Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-68823258510585984432008-05-28T09:38:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:38:00.000-04:00Kim I came back to look at the tree and your comme...Kim I came back to look at the tree and your comment and what is funny is that I now see a figure appears in the upper right half of the painting, a man in a cloak or wide clothes:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602563148936673366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-66221630561746526222008-05-28T09:09:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:09:00.000-04:00Thank you, Andrea!You always are able to see so mu...Thank you, Andrea!<BR/><BR/>You always are able to see so much of what is in my heart when I paint these paintings...giving words to feelings I have not been able to access at this point. You have given me the right words to share with Steve about this. Sometimes I think I just feel things so much, being able to express them to a left-brained person alludes me.<BR/><BR/>Oh yes, and sometimes we do need that bridge...my husband and I! As you know we are as opposite as two people might be. <BR/><BR/>I am quite sure your husband would love a special painting you would do for him. Don't feel silly about not thinking about doing that. I am always thinking about "making" things for my husband as it is something he has asked for as long as I have known him.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I think we all work to help encourage each other. I know your sketchbook work encourages me a lot!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-57137891072340381052008-05-28T08:56:00.000-04:002008-05-28T08:56:00.000-04:00Kim, this is a good tree, a very beautiful tree, d...Kim, this is a good tree, a very beautiful tree, delicate but strong, standing there holding on to little earth and pushing his branches and leaves up to the sky, which is not always kind to him:)<BR/>I love the way you did this for someone very leftbrained who you love, it is very touching! It is like a bridge, a very beautiful one, from one person to another.<BR/>I admit that I haven't yet thought about painting something for my (leftbrained:) husband, but now that YOU make me think of it, I guess he'd love that. I feel silly, never having thought about it. Thanks so much Kim, for making our brains work, love, AndreaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602563148936673366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-50066547675919368512008-05-27T16:32:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:32:00.000-04:00Suki, I know just what you mean. I think there ar...Suki, I know just what you mean. I think there are technically astute artists...not me...and highly creative artist who will try a lot of things...me! :) I think we sure know where most of the artists reading this blog fall, too. You know, I just see the world in a very different way than what is traditional.<BR/><BR/>Your story about your pastel done for your father is so familiar to me. But you know what, I find I give it a shake every-once-in-a-while to keep me going with my regular creativity. <BR/><BR/>Oh, your Monday sounds like a lovely, lovely day, Suki! It was rather hot down here. But it was a lovely day.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Suki!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-79652080999409065852008-05-27T16:26:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:26:00.000-04:00Wurzerl, you are a blessing to us all! I look for...Wurzerl, you are a blessing to us all! I look forward to our conversations...blog and otherwise!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-26144838408285555272008-05-27T16:25:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:25:00.000-04:00Hi Kate,I understand, you like abstract, but not s...Hi Kate,<BR/><BR/>I understand, you like abstract, but not so much abstracts from emotion...more representative abstracts. I am glad you like the tree...it is a very odd tree, but I didn't want it to be anything particular and wanted to show the fragile nature of the environment.<BR/><BR/>I completely understand about dealing with clients and their needs being opposed to what you know is the right thing to do. In design there is a great deal of that to contend with. I suppose that is one of many reasons designers have to take a lot of psychology in school (one of the areas of design I loved). <BR/><BR/>Oh well, I know Steve knew it would not be his vision in the long run...he just loves trees so much. His passion for trees is similar to my passion for art! :) I sure can't complain.<BR/><BR/>Thanks So Much Kate!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-62962636789955216762008-05-27T16:11:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:11:00.000-04:00Wonderful painting Kim. Trees are so hard too. I...Wonderful painting Kim. Trees are so hard too. I am unable to paint something someone else wants. I mean, to their satisfaction. I rarely do it. My dad asked me to do a pastel of his mom from a photo and I know he didnt like it, stuck it away in a book somewhere. Usually I tell people I'm not that kind of artist unless of course it's someone like my Dad or for you your husband.<BR/><BR/>I lay in the sun on Monday too, with sun tan lotion after awhile. I read and dragged my yoga blankets out to practice yoga and just about was out there all day. Gorgeous day. Thanks for asking us.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-42647821753640929162008-05-27T16:02:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:02:00.000-04:00Dear Kim, thank you so much for your kind words. I...Dear Kim, <BR/>thank you so much for your kind words. I' m really glad to be back in the blogger' s world - it' s now my world. I will tell you soon from my projects.<BR/>Hugs WurzerlWurzerlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502884449024330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-87540343459090415512008-05-27T15:43:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:43:00.000-04:00I like your left-brained painting a lot. I like ab...I like your left-brained painting a lot. I like abstract, but in an organized way. Does that make sense? I like abstract, but it needs to look like a picture to me. Like, geometric designs, I guess.<BR/><BR/>I haven't done any art that has been out of my comfort zone, per se, but I have had to make stained glass panels for people with colors that did not go well together. This made me feel uncomfortable, because I knew the finished piece would not look as good as it could have, but the customer was satisfied, and that is all that is important.Katiejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703557560000189704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-3080568763737694062008-05-27T14:51:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:51:00.000-04:00Oh My Dear Wurzerl! I am so very glad to hear fro...Oh My Dear Wurzerl! I am so very glad to hear from you. I have been thinking of you so much.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you like the painting. You are very sweet to say so, too.<BR/><BR/>Thank goodness for your garden right now. I am eager to see both the red wall and the memory garden in the front. It does sound as though it is a great deal to do, however that may not be such a negative thing for you, right now. I can imagine the focus is very healing.<BR/><BR/>Wurzerl, it is so very good and delightful to hear from you, my friend!<BR/><BR/>Peace and Love!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-76369790525085137612008-05-27T14:41:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:41:00.000-04:00Dear Kim,I' m also a left-brained person because I...Dear Kim,<BR/>I' m also a left-brained person because I love your painting of the tree with the dynamic colors very much. <BR/>I' m very often in my garden to build a red wall at the right side. My front garden will be soon a garden of remembering (my parents and my husband). It' s a lot to do - good for me!!<BR/>Have a great time<BR/>WurzerlWurzerlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502884449024330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-2564019233847577272008-05-27T13:11:00.000-04:002008-05-27T13:11:00.000-04:00Babs! I have missed you!Yes, those colors are so ...Babs! I have missed you!<BR/><BR/>Yes, those colors are so me...he can't have everything, you know! LOL This is a big stretch for me.<BR/><BR/>Gratefully the only vision Steve had was a tree, but his idea wasn't what I painted...but he had to say he liked it anyway. :) No, I wouldn't do this for just anyone and he knew he had to go with what came out.<BR/><BR/>I am glad your weekend was a good one. You all have been working so very hard at the lake. I hope you will be able to show the fruits of your labors sometime.<BR/><BR/>It is good to have you back, Babs!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-42011868489921086742008-05-27T12:59:00.000-04:002008-05-27T12:59:00.000-04:00Hi Kim,The colors in your tree painting are so YOU...Hi Kim,<BR/>The colors in your tree painting are so YOU! Your branches make me think of a spider web.<BR/><BR/>Hard also for me to paint a request,,,very difficult to capture someone else's visions.<BR/><BR/>My weekend was all I thought it would be, yes. Getting so much work done at the lake place. It's been a long time, but it's coming together.~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-85545268500835955592008-05-27T11:37:00.000-04:002008-05-27T11:37:00.000-04:00Hi Chewy, I am the same way about specific request...Hi Chewy, I am the same way about specific requests.<BR/><BR/>I hear you so much about changing plans. Good for you...that is what it is all about, right? Being flexible? I am glad to hear you were diligent with the SPF lotion.<BR/><BR/>Oh, Chewy, Sketchbook Friday is a good idea. I can't wait to see what you post. I am so random here.<BR/><BR/>This tree is struggling to hold onto the earth...life is fragile for even trees these days.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Chewy!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5241393111022392313.post-79645802948389202802008-05-27T11:13:00.000-04:002008-05-27T11:13:00.000-04:00Hi Kim,I have a difficult time when asked to paint...Hi Kim,<BR/>I have a difficult time when asked to paint a specific object or scene. I respond better to vague suggestions.<BR/><BR/>A day off yesterday and I planned on painting. But the weather was soooo gorgeous that I changed my plans and sketched flowers outside in the sun. (with suntan lotion on)<BR/><BR/>I think I'll start a new theme at my blog. Sketchbook Friday.<BR/><BR/>Your tree looks like it's struggling to hold onto the earth on that hillside. Arms waving to keep it's balance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com