On my birthday, my third painting show was hung. *laughs* It's just a small space, at my church, but it's a very nice presentation space, and 10% of the proceeds go to the church
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It is amazing how they're recognizing what we're doing... John's got more than 90 volunteers, especially on the weekends, that come and go depending on the jobs that have to get done...
*beams happily* The bamboo paintings really require a certain mindset from me, and I do so few of them well. *laughs* That being said, the ones I really do like are the ones I show, and the rest get recycled, so it looks like I know what I'm doing. Still, I'm learning as I go about placements, how to make them feel like they're in motion, and how to make the 'hands' of leaves graceful in their gestures...
I swear, nothing brings out the green-eyed monster in me like someone who can BOTH write incredibly well (and prolifically) AND has incredible artistic talent! I tried for years to wring some scrap of artistic ability out of my soul, and I think with writing and art both (as well as music, and so many things) I am condemned to a life of "Solieri Syndrome" - I have a great capacity to recognize and appreciate excellence in writing and the arts, but am destined never to rise beyond mediocrity in my abilities. It's really quite frustrating. But at least I CAN appreciate the good stuff - it's better than spending a life watching Honey BooBoo and reading People Magazine! *lol
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*beams* Thank you very much!! Both for the congrats on the grant and the lovely kudos on the paintings themselves. I still think of myself as mediocre. *laughs* I'm getting there, though! So long as I keep painting, I suspect I'll keep improving.
Yay for getting your very own space! That's important to do, and it's good to have friends that wouldn't be upset by what you love.
*hugs* Thank you again!! And I'd love to do that egret and lotus pond.... especially now that I've seen a lot of lotus ponds. *laughs*
Phyllis,, Congratulations on your art exhibit at the church. I'm so glad that they recognize your talent and give you space to let me see what you produce. Next year, I will ask when your next painting exhibit is and will plan my visit around that event. Your collectiion looks fabulous. From a quick glance I think I favor the oriental paintings the most! Best wishes for your further growth and congrats on your current show. Love, Isabel
*hugs* Thank you so much, Isabel!! I'll definitely do my best to tell you when my next show will be! I'm very glad that you enjoy the oriental paintings *smiles*. Thank you so much for your encouragement!!
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I love the paintings! Thank you so much for linking to the more detailed photos. I adore your bamboo painting somuch.
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*beams happily* The bamboo paintings really require a certain mindset from me, and I do so few of them well. *laughs* That being said, the ones I really do like are the ones I show, and the rest get recycled, so it looks like I know what I'm doing. Still, I'm learning as I go about placements, how to make them feel like they're in motion, and how to make the 'hands' of leaves graceful in their gestures...
Thank you!
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And the paintings are gorgeous, but I particularly like that wisteria one.
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*smiles* I'm glad you like the wisteria one and why, too.
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Yay for getting your very own space! That's important to do, and it's good to have friends that wouldn't be upset by what you love.
*hugs* Thank you again!! And I'd love to do that egret and lotus pond.... especially now that I've seen a lot of lotus ponds. *laughs*
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