The Artist in you!

firmbeliever · Sep 24, 2007, 02:47 PM

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his nature into his pictures."
- Henry Ward Beecher

For all those who are creative in art-
Be it painting in acrylics,oils,guache,crayons, pencils,pen,ink or charcoal.
Or any other medium

We would love to see your art!

Disclaimer:It is upto each of you to protect your original works from being copied,please do take the neccessary steps to stop piracy of your work.

jrebel7 · Oct 23, 2007, 10:38 PM

Erica, neither did I. I was at the business where I have prints made of my drawings and the guys wife brought out a necklace she wanted to show me that her daughter had made. It was gorgeous. When I held it, it was so light weight. I was stunned especially after she said they were potatoes. I went home, got some potatoes and made two sets. The first set I made larger because the gal had said to cut the pieces in one inch size. I am short and the jewelry was just too large for my body. I made the turquoise set. I cut the pieces, put a wooden skewer through them, dried them for a few days, turning the potatoes from time to time so they didn't stick to the wooden stick. They shrink by dehydrating. When they are dried, removed them and painted each piece of potato. I used five colors on each piece. Three colors of blues and greens, then a tiny bit of black and a smidge of Emperor's Gold, all in acrylic paint. Then sealed them each with polycrylic, let dry, purchased a small chain from the local craft store, and a few beads I thought might enhance it and put it together. I glued the earring backs on and used a stretchy gold cord for the bracelet. I get lots of compliments when I wear it. Too time consuming. Would not do another one unless for a gift.....way too much trouble to do and try to sell although I have had people ask. I would rather spend the hours on a pencil drawing or painting on a Ostrich Egg to make a lamp. LOL I understand you are in Germany. When you are in the states, where do you call home? I live in Oklahoma. It is 1:34 a.m. Have a big day tomorrow so will say goodnight. I am still watching for your drawings to be posted, even those done by the duo, mother and child!!!

Have a good night!

erlobenauer · Oct 23, 2007, 10:57 PM

J -

Yes it does sound very very time consuming, and i surely wouldn't have the patience for something like that. Beautiful though.

In the states I call MO home, only been to OK once, and I thought it was gorgeous. And actualy found an Art class here on post for drawing/painting so I believe I'm going to start that up as soon as possible! I CANNOT WAIT

as for my drawings now, i've been just a little discouraged and haven't even attempted anything else yet

Clough · Oct 23, 2007, 11:12 PM

Jan, I'm glad that you posted something to the "Self Esteem" thread. You put a lot of time and thought in giving your answer. It was excellent!

I hope that she does come to join us here!

erlobenauer · Oct 23, 2007, 11:21 PM

I am going to check that thread and absolutely try to help as much as I can.

Hannibal is rather close to where i live, about 20-25 minutes. Crazy, but it is indeed a small world. I have lived In MA, GA, FL, and now MO - I would love to move further west though!!!

Clough · Oct 23, 2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by erlobenauer

I am going to check that thread and absolutely try to help as much as I can.

Thanks!

grammadidi · Oct 23, 2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cal823

ello peoples
grammadidi, thank so you much for your honesty, it means alot to me, and i kinda agree with your points, no heart is one of my fave poems that i have written.

Hi Cal, You are most welcome, and thank you for accepting my honest opinion. I appreciate that you can do so while keeping in mind that just because it's my opinion doesn't mean it is fact.

I remember two incidents that made me aware that everyone views an art differently (and life, too, I guess!). One was a poem that I had written in Grade 11. I asked my Journalism teacher to critique it and he tried to change it all around, adding words such as 'bittersweet', which is soooooooo NOT me!

I believe, even to this day, that my poem was very well written and pretty much 'complete' that way it was written. He, on the other hand, felt that it needed many changes.

The second thing was another poem that I had written in grade 9 for my English teacher. She gave me a low average mark and I was heart-broken! It was the first poem I had ever shared in a somewhat public way. Well, many years later, when my daughter was in grade 9, she had to write a poem for her English class. She 'stole' my poem, added a covering page, put her name on it and received a very high mark! Everyone reads and sees things differently, and what pleases the eye or ear of one person may not do the same for another.

Anyhow, after I wrote that post about your poetry, I was worried about how you would take it. I just want you to know that I feel you have a way with words and I in no way meant to hurt your feelings. I spoke from my heart the way I hope everyone here will speak to me.

I want people's honest opinions here, and promise to do the same if asked.

I would love to read more of your work and appreciate very much your sharing it with us.

Hugs, Didi

Clough · Oct 23, 2007, 11:30 PM

Uh, oh! Look out! Gramma's here! Better make sure that we "tow the line!"



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