tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post2753408929794759271..comments2023-10-15T08:18:04.661-07:00Comments on Blue Sky Dreaming: Completed GatesBlue Sky Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-35118473849107611572010-04-10T19:58:36.426-07:002010-04-10T19:58:36.426-07:00Mary Ann, has it really been so long since I have ...Mary Ann, has it really been so long since I have visited you on your blog? I've been away...Love these 2 yupo pieces, and yes, you need to be experimental with yupo as it doesn't behave like fiber papers. These are so complex, I'm surprised they are only 11x11.Maggie Nealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793869416867166254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-36723023270890674972010-04-10T17:55:54.474-07:002010-04-10T17:55:54.474-07:00SublimeSublimeSKIZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951183335808888703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-34818665268498780202010-04-09T05:34:10.483-07:002010-04-09T05:34:10.483-07:00Your work is an inspiration!Your work is an inspiration!Angie Stinchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202646645707710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-50982045017476433252010-04-09T05:34:10.484-07:002010-04-09T05:34:10.484-07:00I'm really inspired by your work!I'm really inspired by your work!Angie Stinchfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202646645707710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-54813719710357618402010-04-05T16:23:47.967-07:002010-04-05T16:23:47.967-07:00Regina,Always welcome and thank you for menu selec...Regina,Always welcome and thank you for menu selections!<br /><br />Joan, Thank you for stopping by...I will be over to visit soon!<br /><br />Teri, Thank you I like your take on these very much...Celtic you say?<br /><br />Egmont, Your comments are appreciated ...thank you!<br /><br />Zappha, This non paper is very much in control...the artist is O control but sometimes lucky!haBlue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-41971348170128333072010-04-05T12:58:50.301-07:002010-04-05T12:58:50.301-07:00This is exciting to see what others do with Yupo. ...This is exciting to see what others do with Yupo. I love this (non) paper. It ivites the artist to be only partially in control. You are doing well with it and making your mark. I like it.Sharon Barfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660481912403585576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-69610761535350335282010-04-02T22:13:22.108-07:002010-04-02T22:13:22.108-07:00Greetings,
I know it has been more than a while s...Greetings,<br /><br />I know it has been more than a while since I have visited and I see that you have been busy and what I behold before me I feel is not only some of your best work, they have a quality that reveals how far you have come as an artist. <br /><br />The tones and colours of both of these artworks of yours have a very mature quality. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend,<br />EgmontFour Seasons in a Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515078635782464939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-44684946936209856602010-04-01T13:43:21.022-07:002010-04-01T13:43:21.022-07:00I like this, very "celtic" and "sto...I like this, very "celtic" and "stonehendge-y...like my wedding ring we designed...Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats https://www.blogger.com/profile/00995773243323674858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-13305947570159301292010-03-29T15:22:41.897-07:002010-03-29T15:22:41.897-07:00These are both wonderful, thank you for sharing a ...These are both wonderful, thank you for sharing a bit about your process and the in-progress stage. Thank you for sharing your work!<br />JoaJoan Breckwoldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026580851365108519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-59093507278061034322010-03-28T16:58:12.038-07:002010-03-28T16:58:12.038-07:00Hi,
Thank you for your nice comment on my Indian ...Hi,<br /><br />Thank you for your nice comment on my Indian cooking post!<br />And: I love your work, did I mention that before??!!<br />Grtz,<br />Regina, SXMMostly Turquoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01896520491159340953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-40896297963618445952010-03-28T10:00:54.040-07:002010-03-28T10:00:54.040-07:00Annie, I agree, the grid is calming to me...a cent...Annie, I agree, the grid is calming to me...a center place.<br /><br />Karen,Yes, they are different in color and texture...and a very different conversation. <br /><br />Lyn, I keep going with this yupo until the tablet is finished...I'm trying to keep the learning and playing equal.<br /><br />Deborah, Good to hear I'm not the only one wrestling with this product...love/hate for sure!<br /><br />Lori, The netting is a big hit with me too...a real go/to material in the collage pile!<br /><br />Deena, This observation has lit up my heart!<br /><br />Eva, Nice to hear about the love part of yupo...I'm too easy to complain about the tricky part. Thanks for stopping by!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-591439017034777772010-03-28T07:38:07.819-07:002010-03-28T07:38:07.819-07:00Sorry I've haven't been visiting for awhil...Sorry I've haven't been visiting for awhile. However, I enjoyed catching up. I love both of your new pieces especially the bottom one with it's rich color. I LOVE Yupo. I think after many years of painting one can get into a rut.It's nice to have something to challenge that.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06566258201228886795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-45901888372111666382010-03-28T06:33:04.716-07:002010-03-28T06:33:04.716-07:00I have been lucky enough to see the one on the top...I have been lucky enough to see the one on the top right (with numbers) and the "Time" that you posted several weeks ago, in person. They are absolutely fabulous, with the rich colors, markings and unique story. I know this has been such a challenging material for you - and you have kept showing up for the conversations! Way to go!Deenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-54916134711579885982010-03-27T17:01:20.810-07:002010-03-27T17:01:20.810-07:00Wonderful organic feel and love the added black n...Wonderful organic feel and love the added black netting- these have a deep mesmerizing appeal!Lori Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518444945130246092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-3734926463843185822010-03-27T11:36:28.081-07:002010-03-27T11:36:28.081-07:00You have done some fabulous things with the Yupo. ...You have done some fabulous things with the Yupo. I've had a few battles with it myself. I must not have your patience because I gave up. You have really inspired me to try again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893263258805543184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-89350026252362005782010-03-26T13:38:46.645-07:002010-03-26T13:38:46.645-07:00This work is stunning and extremely inventive..you...This work is stunning and extremely inventive..you do keep going on! Thanks!!Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-24981264815129395082010-03-26T10:50:21.869-07:002010-03-26T10:50:21.869-07:00The pieces have very different vibes. I'm draw...The pieces have very different vibes. I'm drawn to the top one more - I feel like I can see the path beyond. Lovely!Karen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237709619829345687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-34722632504930198262010-03-25T15:51:01.101-07:002010-03-25T15:51:01.101-07:00I love the mesh on the first piece - I just seem t...I love the mesh on the first piece - I just seem to like grid lines, how they seem to give a middle ground somehow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878102599430407759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-2463059337966487472010-03-25T12:36:25.933-07:002010-03-25T12:36:25.933-07:00Ro, Success is illusive...plans, hopes it all can ...Ro, Success is illusive...plans, hopes it all can fall apart...just finding the time for art making is success for me.<br /><br />Suz, Thank you...these gates have been speaking to me.<br /><br />Teri, I find everyday life just demands counting and keeping track. <br />The number 8 is my lifelong number as well!<br /><br /><br />Babs, Thank you...the netting held my lemons...who knew? <br />I'm in the regular exercise groove so Canada here I come!<br /><br />Patrice, Sounds about right for Yupo...it has its own properties and the artist is left to react.<br /><br />Louciao, Shorter conversations and quicker painting time for the next few yupo pieces! yes, trust!<br /><br />Jeane, That is putting it mildly...tricky, yes, very!!<br /><br />Liv, Thank you...Yupo is a plastic paper used mostly for watercolor but I like the opaque, smooth quality.<br /><br />Suki, I like the first one because of the netting and the second one because of the hand work.<br /><br />Pat, The look of gates, doors opened or closing...lots of symbolism!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-52109482832965887082010-03-25T06:30:27.746-07:002010-03-25T06:30:27.746-07:00You have my wishes and it looks like you are alrea...You have my wishes and it looks like you are already doing it. Really like the idea and the looks of the "Gates". This is good!Pathttp://lalanla.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-37430360990015923292010-03-25T05:33:11.438-07:002010-03-25T05:33:11.438-07:00I love these images. so evocative. i like the fi...I love these images. so evocative. i like the first one best really due perhaps to the lifting. makes it look worn.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-32974992271396469332010-03-25T01:29:22.961-07:002010-03-25T01:29:22.961-07:00Hi There !
Love your colours and your exiting work...Hi There !<br />Love your colours and your exiting works !<br />Do not think I know What yupo is?<br />best from LivAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027768723469485017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-29861231924445848342010-03-24T22:14:31.430-07:002010-03-24T22:14:31.430-07:00mmmm, I really like the second piece - yupo a bit ...mmmm, I really like the second piece - yupo a bit tricky huh!Salon Deluccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573795245558377607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-66289425261102126092010-03-24T20:35:39.066-07:002010-03-24T20:35:39.066-07:00I am enjoying your conversations with yourself. I...I am enjoying your conversations with yourself. I like where they are leading your art. Trust, baby, trust!Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1779511481868469607.post-34945980022613109662010-03-24T20:24:32.084-07:002010-03-24T20:24:32.084-07:00Very nice - lots of dynamism.
I'm not much of...Very nice - lots of dynamism.<br /><br />I'm not much of a fan of Yupo. I watched two different artists working in watercolor on Yupo - and I found the results were controlled more by the characteristics of the paper than by the intent of the artist.<br /><br />Maybe I'm just a control freak!!Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.com