tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.comments2023-09-25T03:14:35.954-07:00FUR IN THE PAINTGayle Masonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01813542167140050927noreply@blogger.comBlogger1622125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-74259246744601698692016-05-06T12:59:05.840-07:002016-05-06T12:59:05.840-07:00Very beautiful!Very beautiful!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-9048724034420056832015-06-24T09:35:05.031-07:002015-06-24T09:35:05.031-07:00Thanks Karie, I will make an effort to post on a r...Thanks Karie, I will make an effort to post on a regular basisGayle Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813542167140050927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-65939013313713533602015-06-24T07:41:15.516-07:002015-06-24T07:41:15.516-07:00Glad to see you back! Blogs are so much better tha...Glad to see you back! Blogs are so much better than social media I think. They do take time to put together but they are out there for a much longer time span than the 5 minutes in a feed of facebook. Plus it's great to see more of your art!Kariehttp://www.artbykarie-ann.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-65034777087160564632015-01-21T17:19:09.080-08:002015-01-21T17:19:09.080-08:00love this piece and would love to see and know mor...love this piece and would love to see and know more about the use of coloured pencils on PastelMat.snowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893543071573423866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-48412816414156963692014-11-04T21:55:08.850-08:002014-11-04T21:55:08.850-08:00Love this view of your studio. Having a dedicated ...Love this view of your studio. Having a dedicated art space is such a delight, not to mention an aid to productivity! Also love your collies. We're collie devotees as well, at the moment we have two tricolour collies, one a smooth collie who was rescued and the other a rough collie who we have had from a puppy. We've had collies for many years now and love them dearly.<br />Cheers,<br />JillJillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-4480037792909203522014-07-22T03:56:25.296-07:002014-07-22T03:56:25.296-07:00I'm insanely jealous of your work space! :) Lo...I'm insanely jealous of your work space! :) Lovely set-up!Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-29346778879646060252013-12-08T12:43:35.635-08:002013-12-08T12:43:35.635-08:00I'm looking forward to your next booklet!I'm looking forward to your next booklet!BeckyHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-53177216072947265152013-07-11T08:40:45.028-07:002013-07-11T08:40:45.028-07:00 Stunning you have captured the Merlin wonderful Stunning you have captured the Merlin wonderfulPaul Shentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729153686698011165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-12333996984866350622013-05-24T12:34:06.154-07:002013-05-24T12:34:06.154-07:00 Fantastic you have captured the always startled ... Fantastic you have captured the always startled eye of the hare spot onPaul Shentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729153686698011165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-41650014843433915162013-05-24T10:59:56.055-07:002013-05-24T10:59:56.055-07:00So soft and innocent looking Gayle; wonderful piec...So soft and innocent looking Gayle; wonderful piece. <br />So true about your saying...one must take advantage and appreciate each and every day, no matter how tough life can get. Colette Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-62677270728255556142013-05-24T04:27:26.356-07:002013-05-24T04:27:26.356-07:00Makes you think doesn't it.
Thanks Katherine,...Makes you think doesn't it.<br /><br />Thanks Katherine, I'm pleased you like the background.Gayle Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813542167140050927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-20312229998994541062013-05-24T01:49:50.493-07:002013-05-24T01:49:50.493-07:00Very relevant comment and excellent advice re this...Very relevant comment and excellent advice re this week. <br /><br />We all have woes - but how does that compare to having your house blown apart in seconds and losing family members? <br /><br />I still like this background better than flat colour/Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-17269861868813108212013-04-19T13:29:46.664-07:002013-04-19T13:29:46.664-07:00Buen trabajo, me gusta mucho. SaludosBuen trabajo, me gusta mucho. SaludosOlga Díaz OlgaD.Art https://www.blogger.com/profile/13994975935228320320noreply@blogger.comtag: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.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-50246470379308299102013-03-08T00:02:56.863-08:002013-03-08T00:02:56.863-08:00Thanks both of you.
I have rough collies and they ...Thanks both of you.<br />I have rough collies and they have very selective hearing!Gayle Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813542167140050927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-12696839507517636142013-03-06T04:04:09.858-08:002013-03-06T04:04:09.858-08:00william is gorgeous :D
sky (border collie), might...william is gorgeous :D<br /><br />sky (border collie), might be a fast learner but she is selective about what she will do :pJennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22450275.post-87859621649375635402013-03-05T03:19:48.989-08:002013-03-05T03:19:48.989-08:00So sweet. I love the expression in the eyes.
So sweet. I love the expression in the eyes. <br />Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621502527320725575noreply@blogger.com