tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post4327431770179669370..comments2023-10-15T08:18:04.661-07:00Comments on Blue Sky Dreaming: "Wings of Home"Blue Sky Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-88124902176765249052010-03-14T20:30:38.995-07:002010-03-14T20:30:38.995-07:00Patrice, Thank you. We are together on the love of...Patrice, Thank you. We are together on the love of Monarch butterflies!<br /><br />Roxanne,Thank you. Actually I'm planning on revamping the sidebar! My grandparents were from Norway...I'm far removed except the part about liking pea soup and pancakes!<br /><br />Janette, Thank you for the visit here and flickr...the 'Wings of Home' and the other two of the series are 38"x38".Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-1618596853805489542010-03-14T17:59:37.765-07:002010-03-14T17:59:37.765-07:00I visited your Flickr site, loved the paintings.
W...I visited your Flickr site, loved the paintings.<br />What are the dimensions?<br />I must get back to colour!Janette Kearns Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624918635657447407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-84148436031457504332010-03-13T16:59:18.302-08:002010-03-13T16:59:18.302-08:00Dear Mary Anne, I love this piece, the color, the ...Dear Mary Anne, I love this piece, the color, the butterfly markings and the way you break up your painting. I love too, the idea of pea soup and pancakes, and that you are from norway... your blog is looking fantastic, including your sidebar pictures and slideshow... have a lovely evening and day tomorrow, roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-33469434323792052912010-03-13T10:55:11.689-08:002010-03-13T10:55:11.689-08:00It's and amazing piece.
When I was growing ...It's and amazing piece. <br /><br />When I was growing up in Central Illinois, the Monarchs came to roost in our tiny town's (pop: 900) park. The maples were completely covered in shimmering orange and black. It was unforgettable.<br /><br />I've loved and abetted Monarchs all my life, planting milkweed and fennel to help them on their journeys.Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-77790448457918606412010-03-12T19:13:08.615-08:002010-03-12T19:13:08.615-08:00Eva, Yes lots of layers...not all intentional but ...Eva, Yes lots of layers...not all intentional but layers anyway!<br /><br />Sharmon, I began with crackle in some areas with layers of 'combed' areas separating thick layers.<br /><br />Gypsywoman, Always like to when you visit...thank you!<br /><br />Maggie, Thank you...this piece had it's own way of becoming!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-46958188234016337412010-03-12T19:02:00.646-08:002010-03-12T19:02:00.646-08:00Very 3 dimensional, almost like a Joseph Cornell b...Very 3 dimensional, almost like a Joseph Cornell box with cubbies filled of goodies. I like it.Maggie Nealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793869416867166254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-55943715035987832162010-03-11T09:46:51.015-08:002010-03-11T09:46:51.015-08:00another beautiful picturestory you have created, m...another beautiful picturestory you have created, mary ann - just beautiful! LOVE your work!!!GYPSYWOMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042621041213415958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-18861799569723922742010-03-11T03:58:48.065-08:002010-03-11T03:58:48.065-08:00gorgeous! But how do you get the pastel to stick ...gorgeous! But how do you get the pastel to stick to this?Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-77556682216995658442010-03-10T11:11:17.796-08:002010-03-10T11:11:17.796-08:00Oh, how I love your new piece and pea soup!The men...Oh, how I love your new piece and pea soup!The menu sounds as scrumptious and your creation. Lots of layers of good stuff.:O)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06566258201228886795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-44985541276725219182010-03-10T09:31:28.776-08:002010-03-10T09:31:28.776-08:00Louciao, I so understand your comment on not letti...Louciao, I so understand your comment on not letting go of your box of pastels. I have limited space but I still hold on to these colors too...years!<br /><br />Jeane, A shelter, thank you...it was a hundred different shapes... I finally stopped here.<br /><br />Babs, Enjoy your 70' on the patio...pastel or no pastel. Glad you enlarged this piece and took such a careful look...thank you.<br /><br />Suki, Thank you...home has many places and memories...err layers.<br /><br />kerrdelune, You gave me such a smile...thank you. I stop in at your site almost everyday...a true place to land.Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-32652407223678879362010-03-10T09:22:05.742-08:002010-03-10T09:22:05.742-08:00Egmont, Thank you for your thoughtful comments... ...Egmont, Thank you for your thoughtful comments... a pleasure. <br />Always nice to visit and discover another area such as this little beach town and surrounding <br />sites!<br /><br />Annie, Your neighborhood museum sounds like a wonderful place to spend some time. I'm fascinated by the markings of the butterfly!<br /><br />Kelly, You so know what I mean by 'clean up'! I'm pleased with having given them (pastel)another go around.<br /><br />Annie, So nice you have stopped by....welcome and please return anytime!<br /><br />Donna, Thank you...Butterflies hold a special place for me and I'm glad this piece expresses light and airy to you.<br /><br />Pat, Love your words...'an under structure for the world'...at least my world! Thank you.Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-19800939754054473012010-03-09T13:13:23.457-08:002010-03-09T13:13:23.457-08:00Love it, absolutely love it.Love it, absolutely love it.kerrdelunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779897207670867347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-38892098637068492362010-03-09T07:50:13.464-08:002010-03-09T07:50:13.464-08:00this painting is incredible!! I love the complexi...this painting is incredible!! I love the complexity and many layers. I also love pea soupsukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-30335998605918943752010-03-08T21:04:43.417-08:002010-03-08T21:04:43.417-08:00Suz, Thank you...I'm glad the 'old' fe...Suz, Thank you...I'm glad the 'old' feeling showed.<br />The pancakes are like crepes with fruit and creme...very good!<br /><br />Cat, Yes, butterflies can be fascinating. I like to think of them as almost magical.<br /><br />Willow, I wanted it to be Wings of other things but 'home' kept coming up...it works out like that sometimes. <br />The topper was swirling mustard on top of the soup and of course, the dark rich bread!<br /><br />Leslie, Thank you, three large ones and I'm done for awhile...working small now!<br /><br />Robyn, Thank you...it's amazing how good some work looks as a thumbnail?!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-56480812979660398032010-03-08T20:26:50.901-08:002010-03-08T20:26:50.901-08:00I loved enlarging, and seeing all the elements on ...I loved enlarging, and seeing all the elements on top.<br />Home,,whether for butterflies or pancakes,,,it's gorgeous!<br />Rich color, interesting composition.<br />I suppose dust is why I don't do pastels often, but I do love them. I have been getting the itch lately seeing a good bit of it around.Maybe tomorrow on the patio,,,it's supposed to be sunny and 70. YEEEEHAAAAAAAAW~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-77063626872379771272010-03-08T17:05:57.306-08:002010-03-08T17:05:57.306-08:00this actually looks like a shelter - a home - agai...this actually looks like a shelter - a home - again, your colors so rich - wonderful :)Salon Deluccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573795245558377607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-87706371391798504982010-03-08T06:12:36.801-08:002010-03-08T06:12:36.801-08:00I do like the rich texture you've described, a...I do like the rich texture you've described, and the muted rich hues. It's so true that "home is a state of mind." Perhaps instead of house shopping I should be looking for a good psychiatrist.<br />:-)<br />I have a 2-layered box of soft pastels that I've had since the 1970's! I even took it to Spain with me when I moved there for a brief time. Haven't used them in years but would never part with them. I hear what you're saying about the dust.Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-69779022872397882142010-03-08T06:12:36.802-08:002010-03-08T06:12:36.802-08:00Wow, this is very impressive. It looks like the u...Wow, this is very impressive. It looks like the under structure of the world. Very, nice and compelling.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539722991699696891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-13963471151522206062010-03-07T22:24:53.016-08:002010-03-07T22:24:53.016-08:00the collage piece really is reminiscent of butterf...the collage piece really is reminiscent of butterflies-- light and airy and colorful.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-49055323064609524852010-03-07T12:01:09.431-08:002010-03-07T12:01:09.431-08:00this is beautiful. I have seen you around on some ...this is beautiful. I have seen you around on some blogs I go to and thought I would stop by and say hi. Your work is lovely.Anniehttp://blissful-bohemian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-50825633786801180782010-03-07T06:35:03.575-08:002010-03-07T06:35:03.575-08:00Mary Ann -- striking collage! I enjoyed reading ab...Mary Ann -- striking collage! I enjoyed reading about your love/hate relationship with pastels -- every so often, I pick them up and use with acrylics, but often they frustrate me! I sympathize with you (especially the clean-up) -- :-)Kelly M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07281523503121981821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-88080207414023922142010-03-06T23:59:16.892-08:002010-03-06T23:59:16.892-08:00Gorgeous colours. There's a small Natural Hist...Gorgeous colours. There's a small Natural History museum just up the road from me which has the most eye stunning display of butterflies. Great that you can have a Norwegian night. Sounds geat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878102599430407759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-91004314762610844092010-03-06T21:09:31.378-08:002010-03-06T21:09:31.378-08:00Greetings Mary Ann,
Your outing and enjoying all ...Greetings Mary Ann,<br /><br />Your outing and enjoying all this wonderful food has me thinking I should head on down again when I drop of my daughter and seek out the place you speak of and soak up a bit of Europe.<br /><br />I have enjoyed taking part in a visual journey in the creation of your artwork.<br /><br />Enjoy your Sunday,<br />EgmontFour Seasons in a Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515078635782464939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-1892378071159967602010-03-06T20:34:07.907-08:002010-03-06T20:34:07.907-08:00Mary Ann, this painting is fantastic!! It called t...Mary Ann, this painting is fantastic!! It called to me from the thumbnail photo in my sidebar.<br />Your pea soup pancake evening sounds like fun. You inspire me to go out and play more often.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-83391375755351233142010-03-06T17:51:14.542-08:002010-03-06T17:51:14.542-08:00I love the way you celebrate every day life. What ...I love the way you celebrate every day life. What could be better? I love this large Wings piece Mary Ann.Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.com