tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post4610666156741784270..comments2023-03-31T05:24:31.916-04:00Comments on Color Sweet Tooth: Drawing and PaintingSteve Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-66895919546610766402009-05-21T20:08:50.357-04:002009-05-21T20:08:50.357-04:00Karen - I guess I can say the same thing about tea...Karen - I guess I can say the same thing about team sports. No desire at all to join in. But I also don't have much desire to watch...<br /><br />I appreciate what they're doing, and the value of the teamwork, the power of some of the events or milestones and records, but that's about it.<br /><br />Different personalities.Steve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-81234902925895587862009-05-19T15:10:00.000-04:002009-05-19T15:10:00.000-04:00I will speak to a non-artist point of view. I wou...I will speak to a non-artist point of view. I would not say that I'm afraid of how my art would look to others, although I am inhibited about that sort of thing in general. I can genuinely say that I have no interest in creating art. Where others might see opportunity in blank paper, I would see nothing, feel nothing. It would not even be enjoyable to me to come up with something to put on itKaren Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-18738203537600448302009-05-17T22:38:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:38:00.000-04:00Lisa - you are so welcome. And just because someo...Lisa - you are so welcome. And just because someone doesn't think you're good means nothing. Nothing. Even if LOTS of people think you aren't good it still means nothing. Vincent Van Gogh is the classic example - one painting sold in his entire life, and that to his brother Theo. <br /><br />We're all meant to express ourselves - and if we do that with sufficient honesty and keep showing up Steve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-9258062330683691282009-05-17T21:39:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:39:00.000-04:00I loved this post because you describe exactly tha...I loved this post because you describe exactly that fear of finally having confirmation that I have no talent. I think it's why don't submit pieces to be published, as well. Thinking that I could is different from knowing that someone has told me no.<br /><br />I realize that's a harsh interpretation for a rejection, for example, but as long as I never show anyone the bubble, they can't burst it.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-75606108475962882512009-05-17T15:53:00.000-04:002009-05-17T15:53:00.000-04:00June - that is a tempting offer! Let's see what h...June - that is a tempting offer! Let's see what happens. And I need to come see what you've done yourself.<br /><br />Genie Sea - So right - we have a harder time toughening up our hide for criticism of art (handwriting is less of a problem). And we all owe it to ourselves because there can be so much fun and joy in the discovery.<br /><br />Susan - And yet... (continuing from the comment Steve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-51073454709340692302009-05-17T13:25:00.000-04:002009-05-17T13:25:00.000-04:00Dear Steve,
Thanks for this very generous post bo...Dear Steve,<br /><br />Thanks for this very generous post both in the wonderful new pieces you've posted and your thoughts on expression as well. I agree with you. Since I hadn't been visiting much in the past few days I linked over to Lisa's brave post and left a few further thoughts:<br /><br />Sorry it's taken me a day or two to make a return visit but I've been busy drawing and painting on susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-28027042684303579352009-05-17T08:13:00.000-04:002009-05-17T08:13:00.000-04:00It is the fear that stops people from drawing. It ...It is the fear that stops people from drawing. It is that vulnerability of putting our souls out there to be judged. <br /><br />If someone comments my writing is messy, which it is, I just shrug and agree. I am not married to my writing. If someone said a scathing word about what I painted, I would take it more personally. I would even be wounded. Not any more. I learned to shrug at that too.<brGenie Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436772228339009624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-26589561209705618832009-05-17T04:38:00.000-04:002009-05-17T04:38:00.000-04:00Special images Steve ...
I agree that society sho...Special images Steve ...<br /><br />I agree that society should encourage everyone to draw. <br /><br />You must look at my latest on 70 Plus. I've been foolhardy enough to post some little trifles I created with Microsoft's Windows Paint - that simple little programme which everyone can use.<br /> <br />Now people seem to be inspired, excited to try it for themselves. So much so that I've June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-78119847589737505612009-05-16T22:30:00.000-04:002009-05-16T22:30:00.000-04:00Linda - I totally agree about the many forms of se...Linda - I totally agree about the many forms of self expression AND the idea that it's natural to create. Julia Cameron's book resonated with me for that reason.<br /><br />Utah Savage - Interesting! That last painting is not one I have up for sale, I think, because I consider it a failure, of sorts. I lost control of the colors - they are so raw and intense and unmanageable. I posted it hereSteve Emeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628329561652344403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-87096692522287299932009-05-16T19:57:00.000-04:002009-05-16T19:57:00.000-04:00Since you mentioned me, I'm a person who recognize...Since you mentioned me, I'm a person who recognizes that I have a very creative side. I think creatively, I teach creatively and I have many, many ideas that I think are creative. <br /><br />What I have always felt I lack is the technical ability to draw well. And to me, that is a huge part of what makes a compelling painter, which is what I would want to be if I could actually paint something Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-57423092693959355552009-05-16T17:34:00.000-04:002009-05-16T17:34:00.000-04:00Great post Steve!
I ran a class for people who 'c...Great post Steve!<br /><br />I ran a class for people who 'couldn't draw'...turned out they made some lovely art but still didn't believe it. Exhausting!<br /><br />I too believe we all can, some of us just don't believe it.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816138640432897870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-17848901280465731732009-05-16T17:00:00.000-04:002009-05-16T17:00:00.000-04:00Hey Steve. First of all I want to let you know I g...Hey Steve. First of all I want to let you know I got the CD cover - it's lovely - thanks a lot.<br /><br />I really like your post. I have recently mentioned similar issues - espcially about being an artist. Have a look at my posts and tell me what you think: (here's the links):<br />http://fadwas-inspirational.blogspot.com/2009/03/do-it-for-you.html<br />and<br />http://Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-36816237480351448502009-05-16T16:56:00.000-04:002009-05-16T16:56:00.000-04:00Gorgeous post and wonderful response to Lisa's pos...Gorgeous post and wonderful response to Lisa's post. I love the picture she posted in that piece of Garbo's work. You are so right in all of this. At the moment I'm taking photos and writing poetry. But I did love the energy that drawing and painting gave me. It was such a totally joyous and compelling feeling.<br /><br />The paintings you've chosen to include in this post are wonderful. MyUtah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3044778093667409865.post-72169820654299181462009-05-16T16:47:00.000-04:002009-05-16T16:47:00.000-04:00this is such a powerful and meaning-full post, i m...this is such a powerful and meaning-full post, i must come back and ponder it to give a decent comment BUT thank you for saying it...it needs to be said by people like yourself, who make fabulous art and understand the struggle of standing up and owning it...it IS hard, that part, it is natural however, to have self-expression..and it takes MANY forms, none more meaningful than others, although L'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.com