tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post1680511699463553027..comments2023-12-26T08:03:54.925-05:00Comments on Ooh La La Design Studio: Dustpan FairiesVanessa Brantley Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-20016944069233745102008-08-23T01:20:00.000-04:002008-08-23T01:20:00.000-04:00Well it looks like we took our lessons from the sa...Well it looks like we took our lessons from the same teacher!<BR/><BR/>Your message fills my heart Vanessa. It's so nice to hear your story.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645783388295229926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-64850448472075869122008-08-22T18:59:00.000-04:002008-08-22T18:59:00.000-04:00Thanks for your inspiration! You're so right. Stay...Thanks for your inspiration! You're so right. Staying a child within is not only very useful for our profession, but fun!! What would the world be if we didn't goof off anymore :-)AstridMuellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572778993454263225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-54165861228534510382008-08-21T08:54:00.000-04:002008-08-21T08:54:00.000-04:00what a truly beautiful and inspiring post! i am in...what a truly beautiful and inspiring post! i am in agreement with you as well about art classes or more particularly the teachers. we all suffer from burn-out or a creative block now and then, but it is so unfortunate when that happens with an art teacher. Art should be joyful and expressive, a way for the artist to express their feelings and fews on the world, and not those of the teacher. As an adult, when I take a creative course, I go in with an open mind and become focused on learning the technique only - that way my artist slant is still my own.<BR/>Again, wonderful post and sweet, complimenting art!Lisa M Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845272919323202624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-85471699881303317182008-08-20T16:01:00.000-04:002008-08-20T16:01:00.000-04:00This is so true. Thank you for this post. We all n...This is so true. Thank you for this post. We all need to be reminded from time to time what art truly is.platitudinalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14529013316643074533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-69895275566856961092008-08-20T09:37:00.000-04:002008-08-20T09:37:00.000-04:00cute illustration and inspiring sentiment.cute illustration and inspiring sentiment.Carlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11216491733202400724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-1501372458641335782008-08-19T22:24:00.000-04:002008-08-19T22:24:00.000-04:00Wonderful illustration! Love your work... love the...Wonderful illustration! Love your work... love the words, too!Eric Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12640302773426121896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-30255944655800105332008-08-19T16:33:00.000-04:002008-08-19T16:33:00.000-04:00Really fun piece... your work is so full of life!Really fun piece... your work is so full of life!FrankenBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227175050509010372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-49779617952817175182008-08-19T10:13:00.000-04:002008-08-19T10:13:00.000-04:00Nice to meet your work and words, so true, i`m in ...Nice to meet your work and words, so true, i`m in the middle of that, and always try to remember that i must have fun with my draw, paintings, dolls, etc, thanks :)Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854346198758551114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-1522121007820570812008-08-19T09:04:00.000-04:002008-08-19T09:04:00.000-04:00Something told me to look at your blog today. I ha...Something told me to look at your blog today. I have been sidetracked lately and really questionning my illustrations. Thank you, for your voice. <BR/><BR/>DoodlesLucy DoodleBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822262897572875416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-51418026270801895712008-08-19T07:10:00.000-04:002008-08-19T07:10:00.000-04:00i have lots of dust in my house - i was going to c...i have lots of dust in my house - i was going to clear it up but i think the fairies are sleeping just now so i'll leave it a while and do some art!!<BR/><BR/>Lovely illustration xnotmassproducedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022403591463571541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-79059699891964780172008-08-19T02:13:00.000-04:002008-08-19T02:13:00.000-04:00Oh noooooo! They may be dust fairies, but they're...Oh noooooo! They may be dust fairies, but they're too cute to end up in the trash. Please give them a good home! :)<BR/><BR/>Your words are so passionate and true. Amen to that. Where were you when I needed you 20 years ago! When I was in college, I took one art class. I always enjoyed art. But I wasn't bold enough for the professor, apparently. He liked strong lines and saturated colors, and my style was too timid. I was too sensitive to his critiques, and I received a less-than-stellar grade. I was so dejected that I lost interest in drawing and didn't pick it up again until about a year ago. Even now, I often feel deeply humbled when I see all the talent of the IF-ers. But I have to keep reminding myself that I'm drawing for me and no one else. I draw to express my feelings or preserve a memory. Thank you, my friend, for that important reminder.Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-60860959930974619332008-08-19T01:27:00.000-04:002008-08-19T01:27:00.000-04:00I just love you and your posts (even though I just...I just love you and your posts (even though I just found you the other day!) Thanks for the inspiration...I feel insecure at times too because I feel like I need lots of training, but you are right, sometimes it's a good thing to not know the rules, so you don't have to follow them if you don't want to!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-11027378846881577192008-08-19T00:49:00.000-04:002008-08-19T00:49:00.000-04:00Fun Fun illo!Fun Fun illo!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389752072214123232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-87021376435898909242008-08-18T20:17:00.000-04:002008-08-18T20:17:00.000-04:00This is so true, but it seems like as I live my li...This is so true, but it seems like as I live my life, I seem to forget this advice. It's always good to hear it again - thanks for the inspiration!Lynn Alperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880258915154701527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-48829501374369857792008-08-18T19:31:00.000-04:002008-08-18T19:31:00.000-04:00Vanessa, you gave your friend good advice. I have ...Vanessa, you gave your friend good advice. I have tried to forget some things I've been taught, just to know what I'm creating is genuine. <BR/>Now, about those dustpan fairies....are they the ones who have been blowing big balls of dust around my studio??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893263258805543184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-71998328353018595062008-08-18T17:51:00.000-04:002008-08-18T17:51:00.000-04:00What a great message, Vanessa! I am taking a class...What a great message, Vanessa! I am taking a class this month on abstract painting in acrylics, and although there are rules, it gives me that same childhood sense of freedom. AAmy Farrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308018161028455017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382365136073900131.post-27119120469429112002008-08-18T14:18:00.000-04:002008-08-18T14:18:00.000-04:00I am inspired to be and do the thing that I do bes...I am inspired to be and do the thing that I do best. Thank you for those words of encouragement. I feel motivated to do something and not just feel good about myself.2 Geechee Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10383436601038207677noreply@blogger.com