tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post5572045236313777464..comments2024-01-06T00:53:53.456-08:00Comments on Last Day Ago: The story of my first painting...Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13093962932172006220noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-14415373554976485602012-11-16T06:12:57.322-08:002012-11-16T06:12:57.322-08:00Heather! I LOOOOOVE it! You did such an awesome jo...Heather! I LOOOOOVE it! You did such an awesome job!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520682388731742925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-23777804966821363252012-11-15T08:43:57.317-08:002012-11-15T08:43:57.317-08:00I, too, love your painting, H! Could you get gicle...I, too, love your painting, H! Could you get giclee prints made for B and me? That folk art style has always appealed to me as well, and I remember having Wysocki calendars in our home. Do you remember that we also often had Carl Larsson calendars? I really love his style, and it references your Swedish heritage. Gma would have been so delighted to see her apple cart in your painting. <br />~MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-84823989699572491022012-11-14T18:43:58.893-08:002012-11-14T18:43:58.893-08:00What a beautiful post, and a lovely painting! A ni...What a beautiful post, and a lovely painting! A nice homage to your family. I have always found pleasure in the presence of paint, I even enjoy the smell of it. But there is obviously a long tradition in American Folk Art for the type of painting you did and really there is no end to its versatility, what you can do with it. So please keep it up, it makes me happy you found joy in it, and that is a reward that may be shared by others. Love DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-18082278049658157422012-11-14T17:56:09.180-08:002012-11-14T17:56:09.180-08:00Thanks Bea!! You're the sweetest :)
That make...Thanks Bea!! You're the sweetest :)<br /><br />That makes sense, on when an artist knows her work is done...I did get to that point with this painting. I'm glad my family appreciates this sort of thing :) Your words mean a lot to me!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093962932172006220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-732265867891673082012-11-14T17:54:39.080-08:002012-11-14T17:54:39.080-08:00DeAnn, you're so sweet! I'm glad my painti...DeAnn, you're so sweet! I'm glad my painting makes you feel this way, that's exactly what I want :) I had such fun doing this scene. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093962932172006220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-34059475687242216882012-11-14T17:53:34.058-08:002012-11-14T17:53:34.058-08:00Thanks Kara! This means a lot coming from you :)Thanks Kara! This means a lot coming from you :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093962932172006220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-23167985668214776722012-11-14T14:43:02.701-08:002012-11-14T14:43:02.701-08:00This was a great post, Heather. I've been slog...This was a great post, Heather. I've been slogging away at my book and this helps me remember why I love creating things in the first place. His Old Vest, as always, brings tears to my eyes. <br /><br />I ADORE your painting. You did a fantastic job. I especially love the ghosties and the trick-or-treaters. Georgia O'Keeffe said nothing is less real than realism. In this style you've used, you eliminate unnecessary details to give us the cozy, safely spooky feel of a perfect Halloween. The emotion is conveyed by the details you choose to present. All styles have their strengths and place. I really love this painting, is all I'm saying. <br /><br />I'm told an artist or writer knows her work is done when her endless tinkering stops actually improving things. <br /><br />Can't wait to see more. Vesuvius At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783271096885148080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-92013142540533001672012-11-14T13:20:21.011-08:002012-11-14T13:20:21.011-08:00Heather, Your talents in so many areas amaze me. W...Heather, Your talents in so many areas amaze me. Wow! I love your painting. I love the colors and the way it makes me feel-like wrapping up in a warm blanket with a cup of tea and watching a really good black and white movie.DeAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726963612523301492.post-20658028969386169942012-11-14T12:42:45.651-08:002012-11-14T12:42:45.651-08:00Heather, I just love your painting! It is gorgeous...Heather, I just love your painting! It is gorgeous. Most of all I love the covered carriage with the homage to your late grandmother. how wonderful! I love painting too! {kara}https://www.blogger.com/profile/14871742215210197509noreply@blogger.com