tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post2558244191673404894..comments2024-02-19T15:56:11.553+01:00Comments on Haidee-Jo Summers artist : Lily's giftAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870774709375181841noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post-11699643510581340292013-02-05T11:26:46.154+01:002013-02-05T11:26:46.154+01:00Thank you Vickie, lovely to hear from you. A blog ...Thank you Vickie, lovely to hear from you. A blog is a great way to watch your own work develop - a visual diary. At first you may feel like you are talking to yourself but eventually people will come and want to see what you are up to!<br />I used to try to do a painting a day but it didn't suit me to put so much pressure on myself to get something finished and photographed so quickly. Eventually I discovered other ways to keep my blog regular but without the feeling of gloom - showing sketches, works in progress, adjustments, gallery exhibits, competitions and prizes, travel... in fact everything new that is to do with my painting. I think it makes for interesting content and means that my subscribers can really get to know me. Good to have you on board and good luck with your pastels and blog! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870774709375181841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post-49415459692988300482013-02-05T11:18:17.374+01:002013-02-05T11:18:17.374+01:00Thanks Bobbi, I think I have two of his books, ver...Thanks Bobbi, I think I have two of his books, very inspiring and interesting and easy to read as well as being lovely to look at!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870774709375181841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post-32882356042672779882013-02-05T11:16:52.340+01:002013-02-05T11:16:52.340+01:00That's really lovely to hear, thanks Carol! :-...That's really lovely to hear, thanks Carol! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870774709375181841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post-88595823064639648892013-01-26T01:33:29.782+01:002013-01-26T01:33:29.782+01:00I've tried to comment before but I think I hav...I've tried to comment before but I think I have forgotten my password or something as to why this hasn't worked. I've followed Ken Howard for years, so I am envious of your ability to go see him. I didn't realise he was 80 years old now.<br />I lived in London almost 4 years but I was housebound and my art materials were back in NZ. I should have researched more as I didn't know where to send work even if I had produced any. I am giving myself two years to get my wildlife art up to a high standard. I have been drawing a pastel painting a day so I guess I should look at doing a blog like you have. I've just finished th neighbours cat for the little girl next door as a surprise/late Xmas present. I wish I had tried to get hold of some vellum though, as it looks like that may be more suited to rendering fur. Love your site and that you try to do a painting a day. I like portrait painting as well but there is not much call for it here in NZ.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14343849279493444907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post-54115640281501879932013-01-26T01:02:14.417+01:002013-01-26T01:02:14.417+01:00I love the horse and snowman sketch, such a strong...I love the horse and snowman sketch, such a strong composition! Thank you for the quote from Kevin Mcpherson. (Do you have his books? They are great.) Since I have been painting mostly outside for a while, it makes me wonder if I have that disciplined approach indoors that he speaks of... I suspect I'm more disciplined outside, certainly I'm neater.<br /><br />Great pic of Ken Howard, I envy you the experience of talking with him and seeing his new paintings.<br /><br />Enjoy your new key ring!Bobbi Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235452539131042733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784995586293690811.post-72732564377235363492013-01-25T02:59:56.642+01:002013-01-25T02:59:56.642+01:00I so enjoyed your article in The Artist - I read t...I so enjoyed your article in The Artist - I read the online version. Such good sound advice! <br />You'll be pleased to hear I did a couple of watercolours outdoors on Sunday - not marvellous but a start!<br />Art Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278950159370807683noreply@blogger.com