tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post2157537986989280292..comments2023-10-28T05:24:58.109-07:00Comments on Thursday Sweet Treat: Incredible Artists Take You on An Adventure Through the Keyhole of Their ImaginationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-12893373648247116642009-04-18T08:42:00.000-07:002009-04-18T08:42:00.000-07:00Natasha - thanks for your so-very-kind thoughts. L...Natasha - thanks for your so-very-kind thoughts. Like most of us, there's times I'm just too hard on myself and end up focusing on the negatives instead of the positives. I know when I'm in that bottomless pit, but it takes a while to start climbing back out. I'm climbing - slowly - and I think I see the sunlight. <br /><br />And I think I saw a collaboration at the top! ;)Felicia Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304044786374755767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-88895882257520738982009-04-17T08:28:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:28:00.000-07:00Mackin-Art - SO missed!! But I love the way you de...Mackin-Art - SO missed!! But I love the way you decided what would work for you and pulled back till you have what you need to create....that's inspiring...will you still create it and submit for the mini-monthly??<br /><br />Sharon! Welcome - how amazing it is to have you here. I'm loving what Maureen made for your class...I think we'd all love to see the bulletin board with the artwork and Maureen's haiku so if you have a picture please send it and I'd be happy to post it here. hope you will come to play here again!!<br /><br />Felicia- I loved your piece this week...I literally stared at it..it is such a feast for the eyes and heart....I let myself wander along and fell in love ... what beautiful work and I want to acknowledge something ...the fact that you shared you were depressed is a gift...thank you for sharing so honestly and know we are here if you need anything...we all have tough times...all of us ...and the best thing we can do is help one another out ...share safely, freely and you will find you are surrounded by healing love....sending you hugs and happiness and great, moving work...and I say YES! Let's collaborate again I LOVE when we do :)<br /><br />meherio68 - you feel them budding? You are soaring! I opened your submission this week and the breath caught in my chest..what gorgeous work...when I looked at it I had the feeling I was flying...I had the feeling I could do anything..thank you for that and for your fantastic workNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-24893581263946512052009-04-17T08:16:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:16:00.000-07:00aquamaureen - your pieces were simply wonderful. I...aquamaureen - your pieces were simply wonderful. I said it before here but I will say it again those pieces delighted me...I wanted a bag with my name, gorgeous color and supplies and I know they delighted everyone here...imagine what they will do for those children??!! You are such a bright, giving light in the world...I'm honored that you shared this here!<br /><br />Jenjen - where do I even begin? I said it before and echoed Amanda - you need to write that book. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking that leap and sharing something so personal and so moving. It was amazing to read your work ...it is my hope that we get to read more in the future...and I will be stopping by to hear stories from your journey with your 13 year old today...and Susan Boyle gave me goosebumps!!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-35133428164355021222009-04-17T07:48:00.000-07:002009-04-17T07:48:00.000-07:00Salvaged! You were 100% missed this week but I tot...Salvaged! You were 100% missed this week but I totally understand...how's house hunting going? Did you find something wonderful? Can't wait to see you again next week!<br /><br />Amanda - first, I loved your piece. The mixed media painting is beautifully eye-catching and the haiku is incredible. It's such fabulous work blending two of my loves as well...and I agree with you about Jenjen's piece and echo your sentiments...write the book!!<br /><br />Sherry - you were missed this week! I sincerely hope you will play next week. Thank you for the kind words about my poem...that means the world. And I agree with you, Felicia's "Life's Puzzle" piece was filled with such spelndor...I just stared and took in all the images ...I could get lost in it and I love that<br /><br />giraffelabel - missed, missed, missed you were (I totally said that in Yoda voice and racked myself up!) You were though and I agree with you - each and every week I am inspired, moved and invited to fall in love with all the art...each week I grow ..it's such a gift. I hope the new theme created by our very own Amanda of Peristent Green inspires you and we see you here next week <br /><br />Frenzy23 - I loved your work this week...not only was I in awe of the idea of mapping out the mind in your work but the actual piece was a gorgeous celebration of imagination...beautiful work. I agree with your picks as well...Lorrie's mugs, her art, always makes me happy and Maureen's piece..well, it not only brought great joy to me and to all of us but think of the joy it will bring to that class! I love it and I am a fan of keyhole which I wrote about above...Frenzy, great work...incredible<br /><br />Phoenyx Ravenswing - your pieces, your channellings were inspiring ...I have a greater desire to let my light shine, embrace the joy of my imagination even if I am simply picking my morning breakfast, look through the keyhole and open the door with passion and say yes to creation!<br /><br />lisianblue - while you were very missed this week, I LOVE that you lost time in playing with your grandson..that's the way it should be ..we should be so immersed in what we love - the people, our art - that we lose time...I love it...I will be by to leave a comment for the little man...will you submit your pieces for the mini-monthly?<br /><br />Lifeartdesigns - I LOVED that box...and what did I see..I saw a face and a burrtfly in your work...and I loved it. I spent so much time just looking at it..marveling at it...it's amazing how much there is to see....I am in awe of how you captured such beauty! Thank you for the words about my poem and as I read it again and thought about what you said, I have to say I agreeNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-26960910825553687572009-04-17T03:01:00.000-07:002009-04-17T03:01:00.000-07:00I love being able to look through so many differen...I love being able to look through so many different keyholes - all opening onto fascinating worlds. YOUR art feeds me.<br /><br />Thank you everyone - I can feel my wings budding in my back...meherio68https://www.blogger.com/profile/03705914760374560271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-5106607067010917392009-04-16T19:50:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:50:00.000-07:00What an interesting mixture this week. Creativity ...What an interesting mixture this week. Creativity both in words and pictures. How interesting, thought provoking, and touching.<br /><br />Natasha - another beautiful poem! We might have to do another collaboration ...<br /><br />JenJen - my heart hurts for you. Thank you for that touching story.<br /><br />Michelle (MKC) - What a sweet image and I love that the inspiration came "out of the mouths of babes." <br /><br />Janie - I'm studying for my Rorschach tests!<br /><br />Sherry, JenJen and Janie: When I said I had been introspective the truth was that I have been a bit depressed. So your mention of my "Life's Puzzle" lifted my spirits. Thank you.Felicia Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304044786374755767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-60886479906048316302009-04-16T19:08:00.001-07:002009-04-16T19:08:00.001-07:00It's been a long day and I'm truly beat but I want...It's been a long day and I'm truly beat but I wanted to say I loved all these comments...thank you for your words, for your amazing works and for being you...I will write more tomorrow ..major hugs :) GoodnightNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-20812982184215559402009-04-16T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:08:00.000-07:00It's been a long day and I'm truly beat but I want...It's been a long day and I'm truly beat but I wanted to say I loved all these comments...thank you for your words, for your amazing works and for being you...I will write more tomorrow ..major hugs :) GoodnightNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-87819974193470253022009-04-16T18:22:00.000-07:002009-04-16T18:22:00.000-07:00Maureen...my students will be THRILLED with the ar...Maureen...my students will be THRILLED with the art designs...and how precious to individualize each bag. Today I hung all the watercolor rainbows/Haikus in the hallway. I put the color mixing/1st attempts at watercoloring up on 2 bulletin boards in the room. The haiku you wrote to them is in the center of one of the bulletin board displays. Thanks so much for the gift of yourself.sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-41606698176927727632009-04-16T18:19:00.000-07:002009-04-16T18:19:00.000-07:00It's interesting that so many people choose to exp...It's interesting that so many people choose to express through words rather than the visual this week, and in so many different ways.<br /><br />I had a wonderful idea this week, but lacked the proper supplies - I was just frustrating myself trying to force what I did have to work with, but at least I have the idea! <br /><br />Congratulations to all!Mackin-Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332653417514978658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-3942842779615239852009-04-16T17:56:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:56:00.000-07:00Natasha - how do you get these ideas? Remember las...Natasha - how do you get these ideas? Remember last week - LOVE - and then we had that Share the Love day; and then this week Imagination - and then this Susan Boyle's phenom ...You're timing is impeccable!Jenjen @GottaLoveMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986849512559126632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-38843768006158099392009-04-16T17:13:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:13:00.000-07:00I just got back from taking my 13yo to Hamilton, N...I just got back from taking my 13yo to Hamilton, NJ’s Ground for Sculpture (Check tomorrow’s blog for some interesting stories) and I was thinking about everyone here at TST.<br /><br />What a totally creative and thoughtful group of artists. So much color and so much life.<br /><br />We're all living in a life full of creativity and imagination. <br /><br />Natasha, you are one amazing person for giving us all the inspiration – not just that moving poem that you wrote but everything that you do. You definitely make me feel LOVED – I’m sure the rest feel the same. ( I'm definitely spreading my wings!)<br /><br />Kelsey, Lorie, Haddas, Janie - such talent with your hands, heart and mind! I envy you that you have such creativity!<br /><br />Agathe's key and 2 hands touched me in a way that together, we can all open the key to all possibilities. For me, it kind of has a “divine” feel to it.<br /><br />Maureen - I do agree that every child is definitely a work of art - that's why we have to pause and just give our children big hugs and wish for all other children to have the love that we have for our children.<br /><br />Michele – you’re such a great mom to have your 4yo realize his dream for the moment.<br /><br />Amanda, I am going to be patient because I know that as long as we still dream about something, there’s still hope and encouragement.<br /><br />Felicia – I love to get a picture of that keyhole artwork – definitely another bright idea!<br /><br />Bird – I am definitely going to be creative !<br /><br /><br />Thank you for all your sweet and thoughtful encouragement. I can’t wait for tomorrow!<br /><br />PS : I’m lost at the Artisan Challenge. I can’t seem to find the TST friends.Jenjen @GottaLoveMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986849512559126632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-64423605533477851152009-04-16T16:32:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:32:00.000-07:00Currently in my schedule, my Wednesdays and Thursd...Currently in my schedule, my Wednesdays and Thursdays are packed, so it is with particular pleasure that I look forward to the end of Thursday when I feed my soul by sitting with my laptop and wandering through the garden of delights called TST--all the artistic offerings, and the comments as well.---this week, many touched me, but I'll mention a few: Jenjen and your deep desire to honor your family's experience via writing; Amanda and that perfect pairing of words: "patient light"--it is really speaking to me; Natasha--that you had to step out without the net BEFORE you discovered your wings--what a large and lovely truth. Yet once again, I feel buoyed and sustained by this fellowship of artists. And special thanks for the sweet words about my offering.aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-70141077091534228762009-04-16T13:19:00.000-07:002009-04-16T13:19:00.000-07:00Wow...stunning evryone! Natasha, your poem was be...Wow...stunning evryone! Natasha, your poem was beautiful...<br /><br />This part:<br />Alone I stood before the door….<br />… I took a deep breathe<br />….and looked through the keyhole.<br />That’s when I saw you balancing on a high wire without a net while painting the sky in a kaleidoscope of color…<br />…and I wanted to touch your colors and I wanted to give you my Spring breeze.<br />So, I opened the door and without a net I stepped forward, my wings unfolded<br />...I hadn’t even known they were tucked away…<br />and began to fly.<br />Natasha Reilly © 2009.<br /><br />Says alot about all of us that have come together here...<br /><br />Jenjen, thank you for sharing your story. So heart breaking for all of you. I am so sorry your family has experienced this.<br /><br />I love Felicia's "Life's Puzzle"!<br /><br />And I loved reading Bird's musings! :) This place is an artist's oasis...<br /><br />Maureen,<br />What a wonderful offering! I am estatic that you did that for those kids! That is totally cool. <br /><br />I know I may have missed some - I'm still reading and digesting! Great to see everybody again!<br />Janielifeartdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416557143004628723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-21769181407909873382009-04-16T11:52:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:52:00.000-07:00I cried, I laughed, I smiled, and said YES, what w...I cried, I laughed, I smiled, and said YES, what wonderful inspiring creations! <br />I spaced out sending my photos to Natasha this week as I was so caught up with my grandson and his imagination! I did finish 2 items for this theme and even took photos!<br />I would really appreciate and love it if any of you could come by my blog and perhaps leave a comment about his photos that I put up - and encourage this young man. Thank you.<br />And Thank you Natasha for this wonderful place. captcha is sperepe - what a wonderful sound! heheAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-56993919156978987452009-04-16T11:12:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:12:00.000-07:00Greetings!
Just a quick glance for now, as I must...Greetings!<br /><br />Just a quick glance for now, as I must dash myself, but wow!!! I am stunned and cannot wait until I can get back and dive into these wonderful, awesome, amazing works more deeply. :-)<br /><br />special *hugs* & thnx to Natasha - hope your day and Journeys go well! :-)<br /><br />Bright Blessings & Good Fortune to All! :-)Phoenyx Ravenswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316005223260076622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-59049416158935778782009-04-16T11:07:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:07:00.000-07:00What an amazing array of work!
Giving an artist a ...What an amazing array of work!<br />Giving an artist a theme like imagination is just a celebration of what we do in my mind. <br />My favorites from this week are my name is mud, her mugs always make me smile. <br />Maureen's gift to the second graders of a little art supply kit. <br />"Keyhole." This one looks like a whole new world to me, the way the red and pink are textured makes me think of a sky, a land beyond the door. It really looks to me like a land of forgotten dreams. <br />Wonderful poem Natasha!CaffeinatedFrenzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189892828672529172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-60320492466261043592009-04-16T11:02:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:02:00.000-07:00another amazing week...and again i am sad that i w...another amazing week...and again i am sad that i was unable to complete anything. but, just knowing that this is here each week, is so wonderful. the entries this week are all beautiful. beyond the theme that natasha gives us each week, i get such inspiration from all of the art displayed here. thank you to everyone for sharing!<br /><br />and, i can't wait to see what's coming tomorrow because i'm really hoping to get back in here next week!giraffelabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668937043163419117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-31575041676275508972009-04-16T10:30:00.000-07:002009-04-16T10:30:00.000-07:00Natasha....girl, you continue to amaze me. This po...Natasha....girl, you continue to amaze me. This poem, IMO, is your best work to date. It gave me goosebumps!!! Absolutely wonderful. All the work featured today is fantastic, all of it. May I share my favorite (other than your poem)? It would have to be Life's Puzzle. That is such a nice work of art.<br />Congrats to all of the wonderful artists this week.<br />SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191774019776182799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-15251472425534284102009-04-16T09:48:00.000-07:002009-04-16T09:48:00.000-07:00What an interesting week... many of us turned to w...What an interesting week... many of us turned to words for expression. I love that push and pull in my creative work--sometimes words aren't enough, and images must take over; other times, images can't quite say what I want. <br /><br />Jenjen's contribution especially touched me. This proves the necessity of art--it isn't just about "pretty" things--art can also be a driving force for change. Write that book! We're here for you.<br /><br />Can't wait for tomorrow!Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-39273999551786384022009-04-16T08:07:00.000-07:002009-04-16T08:07:00.000-07:00So many beautiful things this week! Sorry I could...So many beautiful things this week! Sorry I couldn't make it (too much going on too few supplies) but I'm looking forward to next.SalvagedExpressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735098369082767943noreply@blogger.com