tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post8559146932551274390..comments2023-10-28T05:24:58.109-07:00Comments on Thursday Sweet Treat: Artist PlayDate: Spend a Little Time With This Sensational Artist and You Are Guaranteed to Have Many, Fabulously Productive Studio DaysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-23923626203999484332009-05-13T09:17:00.000-07:002009-05-13T09:17:00.000-07:00I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you..t...I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you..to Amanda for making magic happen with this piece, for all of you for your sharing, love and support and to all who left comments for me as well...you touched my heart and brightened my day...thank you! sending loveNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-84513733168885458812009-05-09T21:34:00.000-07:002009-05-09T21:34:00.000-07:00I have to from time to time come back to certain c...I have to from time to time come back to certain comment sections - this being one of them.<br /><br />Yes, that is it - Natasha is an edifier - and that is the key to what makes TST so special - yes Amanda - I agree about finding such a supportive place on the net or outside the net. If we could all give such generous delightful support to everyone in our life - - suppose it could have a ripple effect? I wonder! <br /><br />Jenjen - children are sort of like works of art aren't they! <br /><br />hehehe captcha - swayist!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-35764730698315666542009-05-07T20:00:00.000-07:002009-05-07T20:00:00.000-07:00Sharon, what a nice surprise to find you on here! ...Sharon, what a nice surprise to find you on here! Thank you for your sweet comments. And don't worry--I'm sure I have plenty of growing up left to do. ;)<br /><br />I heartily agree with your comments to Natasha--this is such a special place. I've never found a place this supportive on the Internet--or many in "real life" either.Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-32238418351351218232009-05-07T16:47:00.000-07:002009-05-07T16:47:00.000-07:00Wow! Amanda, this piece is terrific! I was inspi...Wow! Amanda, this piece is terrific! I was inspired by it. You are so multi-talented--all kinds of visual arts and all kinds of writing. BTW, I really enjoyed the poetry you shared a few weeks ago. Keep poing and growing. I still find it hard to believe that little Mandy from Mandy Mondays is all grown up.<br /><br />And, Natasha, I want to tell you that you have a huge talent for making EVERYbody feel valued and appreciated through your delightful comments. Thanks for being an edifier! This world desperately needs more people with your outlook!sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-41771165982070470002009-05-07T15:08:00.000-07:002009-05-07T15:08:00.000-07:00Thanks everybody! So glad you enjoyed the piece.
...Thanks everybody! So glad you enjoyed the piece.<br /><br />lifeart--lol, no, that's gesso!Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-66992557168744963872009-05-07T06:07:00.000-07:002009-05-07T06:07:00.000-07:00Excellant article! I am taking a week long PMC1 c...Excellant article! I am taking a week long PMC1 cert class in June. I love that first photo with the clay on your hands - but it's freaking me out, lol! Does that much really come off onto your hands?? I'm picturing dollar signs being washed down the drain!lifeartdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416557143004628723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-28098229425388535642009-05-07T05:41:00.000-07:002009-05-07T05:41:00.000-07:00Look at how far you've come so very fast! 354 fol...Look at how far you've come so very fast! 354 followers? That has to be a record. You writing is beautiful.<br /><br />I so proud of you and what you've accomplished so fast!!!<br /><br />As they say, you go girl!Linda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711675351743948211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-30231706136861699462009-05-06T21:05:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:05:00.000-07:00Amanda, I have loved the radiant brilliant color i...Amanda, I have loved the radiant brilliant color in your art work. Now you stun me with the beauty of your words. You presented such helpful ideas, using words that painted pictures in my mind. Your tips can be applied to just about any endeavor, and I intend to do so. Thank you so much for sharing.aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-33773178731127262052009-05-06T19:35:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:35:00.000-07:00Oh, thank you Amanda.
Sorry I'm late...Been busy ...Oh, thank you Amanda.<br /><br />Sorry I'm late...Been busy dealing with my crumbcatchers!<br /><br />Do you know that I cried reading your advice. I'm reading WAY between the lines in a way that I'm applying it to my dilema with my 17yo. [ College choices =( ]<br /><br />It's interesting that your creative process is sort of similar to some of the steps I have to take in dealing with my teenager.<br /><br />BUT in the pure sense of creating an artwork or writing a story,I have to constantly remind myself of just letting go - and voila, it's done!<br /><br />Amanda, thanks again for sharing that awesome talent of yours.<br /><br />And Natasha - as usual, hats-off! How do you do these every single week? Your passion and dedication, thank you sooooo much!<br /><br />Hope to see guys later...<br /><br />Keep smiling =D<br />JenjenJenjen @GottaLoveMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986849512559126632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-121964035599286672009-05-06T15:13:00.000-07:002009-05-06T15:13:00.000-07:00Love it - I agree w/MagicMarkingsArt - very inspir...Love it - I agree w/MagicMarkingsArt - very inspirational post! Thanks so much for sharing your insights, Amanda!<br /><br />Sometimes I wish I could paint over or erase with my glass pieces --- but usually I try to melt them into something else. When all else fails, magnets are created! :)<br /><br />I find that if I'm not listening to a piece - not allowing it to become what it needs to become, or forcing a different shape onto it, that is when I'm most stuck. Then it is time to put it down, walk away and let it rest. Easier said than done, though! :)Marja/Glass Elementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614062758688438174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-14632765938475385912009-05-06T12:00:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:00:00.000-07:00Greetings!
Yup, my works frequently turn out diff...Greetings!<br /><br />Yup, my works frequently turn out differently than I'd imagined, even now. There's more congruence as my skill has grown, but not 100%. And sometimes the works that diverge from my initial vision are the best pieces. :-D<br /><br />Def. of insanity - oh, yeah. Gotta watch that one, myself. :-D There are times you just want to be stubborn, and that's okay. Ya just gotta understand that it may or may not change anything. :-P<br /><br />BB & GF! :-)<br />-BirdPhoenyx Ravenswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316005223260076622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-52661260521732415102009-05-06T11:56:00.000-07:002009-05-06T11:56:00.000-07:00Greetings!
So much wisdom!!! :-)
"Step 2: T...Greetings!<br /><br />So much wisdom!!! :-)<br /><br />"Step 2: The paint is flowing, colors are dancing—I’m in the zone. Ms. Critic is still mumbling insults, but I’m too entranced to care." *HEE!!!* Love it! :-) Such a wonderful way of putting it. :-D<br /><br />"Keep rules of design in mind, but also remember your own “rule.” " Love this section! :-) It's so true. This is the place I'm personally working on - learning to balance the two to create something that is my own voice while still having enough commonality with others to be understood and valued. :-)<br /><br />The 'what is unique about you' was something we heard a lot of in the workshop and something that made a lot of sense. Why ARE you the only one who can create this piece? :-)<br /><br />Thank'ee's for sharing your wonderful wisdom and reminding me of things I know, but sometimes forget. :-)<br /><br />BB & GF! :-)<br />-Bird!<br /><br />PS - Captcha = ableda, which has the word 'able' in it. Very appropriate for such an entry. :-D -B! :birdPhoenyx Ravenswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316005223260076622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-59122780252687592512009-05-06T09:47:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:47:00.000-07:00Critic are now and forever banned!
Painting - for...Critic are now and forever banned!<br /><br />Painting - for me has often been with a fairly loose idea of what I want the end result to be, as long as I allow the painting to change as needed, as it wants, I usually have come up some pretty awesome paintings. Rarely have any of my paintings come out the way I first envisioned them. <br />Now - ornaments and pendants often get started with a line, a flower, sometimes an end result in mind, often they just get started and I see where they go. <br />Sort of like stream of thought - <br />The one fun thing about oils, or acrylics if you don't like it - just paint over it! although sometimes there are bits in there that are worth keeping. <br />Love the "Bad studio day" "Good studio day" nice to have someone who can put these thoughts, ideas into words. <br />Thank you Amanda and Natasha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-82764715359575083202009-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:00Felicia, right on. Sometimes going a completely di...Felicia, right on. Sometimes going a completely different route is exactly what's needed to shake things up. <br /><br />I agree that sometimes there's a point of no return in some pieces...except for my favorite fix, if it's a painting: slap on a coat of gesso and paint right over it all! ;)Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-5039653779128194942009-05-06T08:38:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:38:00.000-07:00Felicia - once again you crack me up...I, too, hav...Felicia - once again you crack me up...I, too, have to remind myself of the definition of insanity...but Amanda's tips (and her "right on point" breakdown of the two types of days) helped me to get some perspetive...I'm SOOO applying those tips to my life!! And you should tell you critic to go away for good..you're pieces, the pieces we see each week are so amazingly good<br /><br />Amanda - thank YOU for this...you have NO idea how helpful this is and all those words are true so go on blushing...you rock!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-31761921231176744042009-05-06T08:17:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:17:00.000-07:00Natasha, thank YOU for giving me this space to sha...Natasha, thank YOU for giving me this space to share some thoughts. There were so many possible topics to cover that it was difficult to choose... but this is something I've been working on myself, and thought it might be helpful to others as well.<br /><br />And thank you also to Natasha for such kind words--you make a girl blush! :)<br /><br />MagicMakingsArts--how nice to see you here! Glad you enjoyed the post.<br /><br />Oceanside Creations--you're so welcome. Natasha's right, your work is beautiful. You made me miss the ocean!Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-86994284828566194282009-05-06T07:36:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:36:00.000-07:00Great post, Amanda. I have to constantly keep Ms. ...Great post, Amanda. I have to constantly keep Ms. Critic under control. When I'm stuck on a particular work I remind myself of the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Then I either (1)try something radically different or (2) trash that piece and start fresh.Felicia Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304044786374755767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-63152222032835982122009-05-06T06:55:00.000-07:002009-05-06T06:55:00.000-07:00Oceanside - welcome!! It's so nice to have you her...Oceanside - welcome!! It's so nice to have you here....you should never feel discouraged about your work. I just took a peek and it's fantastic...however we all have tough days and Amanda's tips will help to make those tons better for me, for you, for everyone...please come back and play whenever you have a chance :)Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-73481151566641707212009-05-06T06:33:00.000-07:002009-05-06T06:33:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing these great tips. Something to ...Thanks for sharing these great tips. Something to think about when I'm feeling discouraged with my work.Oceanside Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306049079216258794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-81954467811486717542009-05-06T06:23:00.000-07:002009-05-06T06:23:00.000-07:00MagicMarkingsArt - welcome!! It's wonderful to see...MagicMarkingsArt - welcome!! It's wonderful to see you here...I agree this is an exceptionally inspiring post...Amanda's amazing words makes me want to get working right now!! Thank you to you for your kind words...please come play more often :)Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-21170272271305876142009-05-06T06:15:00.000-07:002009-05-06T06:15:00.000-07:00what an inspirational post ~ let the creative spir...what an inspirational post ~ let the creative spirit juice flow!<br />cheers to you both for the artistic words of advice.MagicMarkingsArthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16298693168365235007noreply@blogger.com