tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post2860799422784333742..comments2024-01-15T12:26:30.532-08:00Comments on Watercolor Muse: Still Life #6Sheila Estephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12556558805746784015noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-56856309491089342712010-04-09T16:08:10.035-07:002010-04-09T16:08:10.035-07:00Also, teachers who humiliate their students (who a...Also, teachers who humiliate their students (who are paying to take the workshop) need to get out of the teaching business ;) <br />IMHOMary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-92036329738920115902010-04-09T16:06:51.906-07:002010-04-09T16:06:51.906-07:00Isn't art sort of about breaking the 'rule...Isn't art sort of about breaking the 'rules'?<br />This is my favorite painting on your blog. I love everything about it and I think the teacher should have recognized a beautiful piece without quibbling about the 'rule'.Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-14740126186926820012010-04-01T15:32:37.899-07:002010-04-01T15:32:37.899-07:00I like the introspective nature of your work.I like the introspective nature of your work.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-2899051698374233832010-03-28T18:05:14.598-07:002010-03-28T18:05:14.598-07:00Art is SO subjective. Embellishing a boring still...Art is SO subjective. Embellishing a boring still life shows incredible talent and creativity, in my humble opinion.Debra Keircehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391213568280558242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-33901199067487989242010-03-25T12:16:16.486-07:002010-03-25T12:16:16.486-07:00Sheila, sorry to hear that the teacher sounds like...Sheila, sorry to hear that the teacher sounds like they need a scolding. I like your piece very much. Thanks for joining my blog and I've joined yoursMary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-80099461397089365962010-03-04T05:24:43.334-08:002010-03-04T05:24:43.334-08:00U have to post more works from u :DU have to post more works from u :DJRonsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845863371069922734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-91585929690074815572010-02-26T23:18:09.906-08:002010-02-26T23:18:09.906-08:00What do you think this painting of yours symbolize...What do you think this painting of yours symbolizes ? Btw, if I were you, I would ignore the teacher once in a while...after all life should occasionally be about stepping over the boundaries..shouldn't it ?KiNghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484557235050220599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-89733426833331003982010-02-24T17:34:18.673-08:002010-02-24T17:34:18.673-08:00Thank You All for supporting me, it helps when you...Thank You All for supporting me, it helps when you have great blogging friends to share in the process of making art. Thank You! :-)Sheila Estephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556558805746784015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-75698628673976041562010-02-24T13:32:41.863-08:002010-02-24T13:32:41.863-08:00When I was in highschool art my teacher told me I ...When I was in highschool art my teacher told me I would never make it as an artist because I would not follow directions. Duh! Isn't that what art is all about? Guess I still don't get what your teacher wanted.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-90390918847572369952010-02-24T10:10:47.993-08:002010-02-24T10:10:47.993-08:00These work it's so beautiful ! seems like a fr...These work it's so beautiful ! seems like a frida kahlo still life, very original and full of energy :OO contragtsJRonsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845863371069922734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-87249386284518952942010-02-22T22:41:43.928-08:002010-02-22T22:41:43.928-08:00This one is way cool too! I love the colors and ho...This one is way cool too! I love the colors and how you stylized it!! Don't worry if it deviates or you get off of the class track, it is all a learning path and you are certainly stretching yourself!! Awesome! I am sure you are learning a lot from yourself , Mike, and the other students!Pixel Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953296678871460465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-56908283789202574342010-02-22T05:20:20.374-08:002010-02-22T05:20:20.374-08:00A teacher should never humiliate their students; d...A teacher should never humiliate their students; does an awful lot for squelching what could have been a life long passion. But I have to agree with the other Sheila (LOL). This is magnificent and I am intrigued on many levels...The olive (teehee) in place of the bowed head of the figure...the burden of the two water pails (yoked like an ox?)...the somewhat reptilian feel to the shoulders? What wonderful and interesting things to see and wonder over, Sheila. Magnificent indeed!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-27145922935614409222010-02-21T14:01:49.100-08:002010-02-21T14:01:49.100-08:00I completely understand how you feel, Sheila! I ex...I completely understand how you feel, Sheila! I experienced a lot of frustration when I took that workshop. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying your paintings and seeing where you take the still life-whether it's what the plan is or not!janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807292286973130552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363953509679981320.post-32416835419473851982010-02-21T13:15:36.481-08:002010-02-21T13:15:36.481-08:00It always puzzles me when art teachers try to bind...It always puzzles me when art teachers try to bind their students into staying "within the lines" of set rules. Isn't creativity all about stretching beyond boundaries and reaching new levels? I applaud you Sheila. You followed your artistic heart and the result is magnificent!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.com