tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post8314184732945584005..comments2023-09-01T09:34:49.732-04:00Comments on Creative Everyday Life with Mary Lemmenes: Learning & Growing--Choosing Paintings to ShowMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11588695586677501283noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post-40187440572923285072009-10-21T11:00:11.694-04:002009-10-21T11:00:11.694-04:00Thank you so much, Robin. I truly appreciate your ...Thank you so much, Robin. I truly appreciate your encouragement.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588695586677501283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post-48750060248510257882009-10-20T23:09:44.482-04:002009-10-20T23:09:44.482-04:00Wish I could attend your event, as I think this on...Wish I could attend your event, as I think this one will be a charmer in your show. It's a beauty!Robin Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359153477284637805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post-49140571744139703772009-10-15T15:36:01.978-04:002009-10-15T15:36:01.978-04:00What fascinating observations you all have made! I...What fascinating observations you all have made! I am excited by the conversation we can share across the miles.<br /><br />Interesting thoughts about your writing, Grayquill--I guess sometimes you don't know what's in you until you start writing. You are correct that marketing art is an art of its own--and one that few artists actually enjoy.<br /><br />Bill, your fishing flies and your photos are wonderful. Any and all of your creative pursuits could become part time career paths if that became a goal for you. Right now, I think you are plenty busy enough.<br /><br />Autumn, how amazing that you thought of the south when you saw this fanciful rendering of the scene. Your insightfulness constantly amazes me! I appreciate your kind words about this piece and all your thoughts about art and about parting with our creations. Perhaps the time will be right for you along the way sometime. You are always modest about your work, but I think you would be surprised at how meaningful it is to others. You will have customers when you are ready for them, I promise you.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588695586677501283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post-56803832667763519082009-10-15T05:48:25.072-04:002009-10-15T05:48:25.072-04:00Boy Mary! You said several things that got my tho...Boy Mary! You said several things that got my thoughts jump-started this a.m. First, I love this piece! My first thought (before I realized I knew this one) was that you must live in the south. Something so graceful and elegant about these trees. Second, when you can still feel the ghosts of those who once used this shed, reminds me of some of my own thoughts when I see such places, or old foundations of homes, etc. I love the beauty and grace of those flowers around the shed, something so right to dignify those that used to live on that property. And last, but not least, your comment about finally being able to part with a piece. I was just talking to my husband about this very thing. I do not know how all of you wonderful artist blogging friends can part with any of your pieces. I'd be embarassed to try to sell my own, but I don't know that I could even if they were as beautiful as what all of you put out! There is something so personal about them, so part of me, that I just cannot imagine losing any of them! I am at a loss to explain the feelings any better, but it was just interesting to hear you say it as well.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post-20287839459860013382009-10-14T22:32:24.159-04:002009-10-14T22:32:24.159-04:00Good luck with your art. The question - I tye fis...Good luck with your art. The question - I tye fishing flies and developed many new patterns. It took me several years to develop enough clients to make any money. I have not dared put my photos up for sale even though I sell many to newspapers and magazines. The creations are for me personally, if anyone wants them - then and only then do I sell them.<br /><br />Good luck.Bill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17918013366385456020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1065634132019405929.post-5796679554875123472009-10-14T21:26:03.514-04:002009-10-14T21:26:03.514-04:00It sounds like marketing your art is as much of an...It sounds like marketing your art is as much of an art as your work. I wish you luck and good fortune. As to your question - creativity demands risk - as to a life of its own? I can only say I am often surprised what ends up into the final cut as you say. And at times I say, that came from me? No body is more surprised than I am.Grayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.com