tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post2348420528441106374..comments2023-09-25T03:14:35.954-07:00Comments on FUR IN THE PAINT: Exhibiting - 10 Things Artists Hate to HearGayle Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01813542167140050927noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-91105315181253917762013-04-09T06:39:46.129-07:002013-04-09T06:39:46.129-07:00comments of these people should not even be mentio...comments of these people should not even be mentioned. These are people without souls! who know nothing apreciate. I also paint an amateur I can tell you that your work is splendid I paint myself Irish setters because they are my dogs. your work is beautiful congratulationsAnnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-71088169174469868622013-03-25T11:01:57.744-07:002013-03-25T11:01:57.744-07:00:>) and there are the plein air equivalents ...:>) and there are the plein air equivalents of information on beginners classes at the local community centre, husband telling wife 'you could do that' or running commentary on 'she's using a KNIFE', now she's using her fingers ..... etc etc etc!<br /><br />A deaf ear and thick skin are essential skills to learn I'm afraid<br /><br />lovely work vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-68092859384783214412013-03-25T04:46:25.640-07:002013-03-25T04:46:25.640-07:00Hi Gayle,
Yes I have heard them all!! The comment...Hi Gayle,<br /><br />Yes I have heard them all!! The comments did affect my confidence in the early days, but I try to put it down to ignorance on their part and not lack of artistic skills on my part. People!!! Give me animals any day, at least they are always happy to see you :-)Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05441506881445533589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-74087051830637283262013-03-25T00:45:33.852-07:002013-03-25T00:45:33.852-07:00Thank you Dawn, I don't know the finer points ...Thank you Dawn, I don't know the finer points of the breed so it's good to hear I've captured the essence.<br />Thanks Paul, it took me around 70 hours to finish, it's about 14 x 10 inches.<br />Jen, I can imagine.<br />Gwen, me too, I often think that some people must believe having a pencil or brush in my hand makes me deaf.<br />Anna, that one made me laugh.Gayle Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813542167140050927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-43941071033923673822013-03-24T20:57:25.991-07:002013-03-24T20:57:25.991-07:00How about..."How long have you been painting?...How about..."How long have you been painting? I have a friend who has just started painting, and he paints just like you."Anna Schooldermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06122303194927681770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-42215758490337285162013-03-24T18:54:31.296-07:002013-03-24T18:54:31.296-07:00I sometimes wonder about "people" .. it ...I sometimes wonder about "people" .. it is as if they were never taught anything.... never taught to appreciate, never taught grace.. it makes me sad about the human race.. that's why i love animals. <br /><br />Your work is amazing.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-33745952528276742012013-03-24T15:03:21.935-07:002013-03-24T15:03:21.935-07:00I've had ladies shudder and say "scary&qu...I've had ladies shudder and say "scary" about a cute wolf painting. I was amused at the idea of paper and paint being scary!Jen Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447039486232238939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-18740918122224721202013-03-24T13:00:41.611-07:002013-03-24T13:00:41.611-07:00 The setter is stunning you have captured it perfe... The setter is stunning you have captured it perfect. I too as a begginer wonder how long a piece like this takes. Ps I dont know any sue or bobsPaul Shentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729153686698011165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-45140020636882473182013-03-24T12:33:51.303-07:002013-03-24T12:33:51.303-07:00Beautiful Irish Setter! I've owned quite a fe...Beautiful Irish Setter! I've owned quite a few of them over the years, and you have captured the breed perfectly.<br />Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230618693726567721noreply@blogger.com