tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post5515753180625167540..comments2023-12-30T05:19:28.973-05:00Comments on Morning Musings: Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady - JulyCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-83605659859970493792015-07-17T18:34:05.859-04:002015-07-17T18:34:05.859-04:00I did a little more free hand painting this time, ...I did a little more free hand painting this time, not needing to draw every detail first. Thanks!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-60801807055330156092015-07-17T18:21:56.642-04:002015-07-17T18:21:56.642-04:00I've been away and missed many posts. It is go...I've been away and missed many posts. It is good to see you continue in your art studies. Practice, practice, practice and enjoy each moment as you grow with the art. Are you becoming more comfortable with your paints? You seem to be. I agree with Martha that stick-to-it-ness will pay off. Here's to the journey! Cheers!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-51606901016250078292015-07-17T08:49:55.583-04:002015-07-17T08:49:55.583-04:00Thanks for dropping in and liking my post. And th...Thanks for dropping in and liking my post. And thank you again for yours! They add another, much-needed, dimension to mine.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-19785755055595727312015-07-17T07:20:22.399-04:002015-07-17T07:20:22.399-04:00Thanks so very much for the mention. I am so glad ...Thanks so very much for the mention. I am so glad you are enjoying my Country Diary posts. I have really enjoyed your blog posting on Edith and loved the water colour you produced :) Sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I have had computer problems.<br /><br />I will be reading your earlier posts on the Country Diary. Its a lovely project of yours. Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-15478302851463817172015-07-12T20:34:13.527-04:002015-07-12T20:34:13.527-04:00Deb, I felt the same way about my ability to draw....Deb, I felt the same way about my ability to draw. And then one day I had a breakthrough. Confidence has been a big factor in getting me to put the pencil to the paper and attempt it. I erase a lot and get frustrated, so you have to be able to keep yourself from quitting. I've had to do this on my own. When I took classes, I DID quit, and that made it worse to try again (because of the money I wasted by not returning to the classes). So I figured if I try now it's not costing me anything at least.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-10413329520134959322015-07-12T16:21:46.777-04:002015-07-12T16:21:46.777-04:00Oh, I know it is a sin, but I truly envy your abil...Oh, I know it is a sin, but I truly envy your ability to draw so beautifully. While I enjoy pushing many forms of colour around a piece of paper, that skill of reproducing a recognised form elude me {except when using charcoal on A1 sheets!} <br />I note, with interest, some things still have not changed, and the protests against the hunt continue still. I wonder how dear Edith would feel? Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-84419130908069257252015-07-12T10:50:15.656-04:002015-07-12T10:50:15.656-04:00Thanks, Kristie. Try drawing from someone else'...Thanks, Kristie. Try drawing from someone else's pencil sketch upside down. The sketch--not you! Turn theirs upside down and draw it the way you see it, then turn your drawing right side up--you may amaze yourself!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-26351724238723493562015-07-12T10:47:22.617-04:002015-07-12T10:47:22.617-04:00Sarah, maybe you're too hard on yourself. Eve...Sarah, maybe you're too hard on yourself. Everyone thinks my paintings are better than I do! :-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-4798042033682022292015-07-12T10:40:33.358-04:002015-07-12T10:40:33.358-04:00Like others before me have said in the comments, y...Like others before me have said in the comments, your drawings are terrific! If i could sketch even a fraction as good as you do I would feel quite pleased with myself. The drawing from your imagination and real life will come. Just give it time. :-)kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-53354944120682646462015-07-12T07:45:51.577-04:002015-07-12T07:45:51.577-04:00Your pictures are delightful , I wish I had your t...Your pictures are delightful , I wish I had your talent! I always think my drawing will better than it is and have now turned to phtography instead. We have been wandering amongst the wild flowers and butterflies this week and have also been down to Dartmoor so your post is so topical! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-36704015986310571712015-07-10T21:26:10.020-04:002015-07-10T21:26:10.020-04:00Janet, that's exactly why I keep a journal of ...Janet, that's exactly why I keep a journal of what I serve my guests. 😊Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-45837960054072181512015-07-10T20:07:16.937-04:002015-07-10T20:07:16.937-04:00A hospitality journal - what a great idea! I know ...A hospitality journal - what a great idea! I know they keep these kind of records at the White House and Buckingham Palace, but I think it would be so interesting to read and see a journal of this type kept by "regular folks." I read somewhere that Jackie Kennedy did this at her various homes because she didn't want to unwittingly serve, for example, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce to the dinner guest 3 visits in a row. Sounds like something that's not only considerate, and useful - but so much fun to read over years later. And the illustrations make it even better.Janet Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754470262654502312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-83604017604015464232015-07-10T15:19:46.974-04:002015-07-10T15:19:46.974-04:00Janet, I'm counting on it--the swimming up to ...Janet, I'm counting on it--the swimming up to me part! I want to be able to illustrate the children's stories I write and to illustrate journals--I keep a garden journal, a daily journal, and a What-we-served-guests journal. I'd also love to keep a travel journal--now my travel journals are this Web Journal and my photo albums. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-36454630533628836702015-07-10T14:52:06.762-04:002015-07-10T14:52:06.762-04:00Cathy, what is your ultimate goal is when it comes...Cathy, what is your ultimate goal is when it comes to drawing and painting. Do you want to create original art, or are you happier putting your own particular spin on drawings you admire from other people? Maybe both? Which could be even better. In either case - even though you THINK you're not patient, I think you are very patient and methodical, since you continue to work diligently at it, and are always evaluating your progress. It's a very scientific way to go about it, really. A scientist always steps back and examines the results of his experiment. I think you could be right about repeated a drawing 100 times or until something just clicks - that just rings true to me. Think of how many times Thomas Edison fiddled around with that darn light bulb in his lab - until he got what he KNEW was "gettable." In essence, you're doing research on your drawing - and remember what Einstein said. "If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research..." I'm sure at some point Gabriel's book will just swim right up to you, and you'll be wondering "How did I EVER think this was hard?" LOL. Take care, have a great weekend, and talk to you soon. <br />Janet Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754470262654502312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-22031786919089957482015-07-10T12:10:48.432-04:002015-07-10T12:10:48.432-04:00Sharon, at least I have my cat and dog for models!...Sharon, at least I have my cat and dog for models! Although, the cat usually won't stay put. I've started taking photos of her on my iPhone so I can draw from that.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-11407973215104081532015-07-10T11:48:32.071-04:002015-07-10T11:48:32.071-04:00I should have added that we were actually looking ...I should have added that we were actually looking at an object in class; I still haven't been able to transfer an image in my mind to paper ... {{sigh}}n/ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369954553919919919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-81784962362380112122015-07-10T11:32:51.796-04:002015-07-10T11:32:51.796-04:00I agree, Elaine. But I'm still having trouble...I agree, Elaine. But I'm still having trouble illustrating Gabriel's Tale and it is VERY dear to my heart. But because of that, it will keep me trying.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-21850591499097950332015-07-10T11:13:37.825-04:002015-07-10T11:13:37.825-04:00Cathy, I wonder if it is easier for you to draw wh...Cathy, I wonder if it is easier for you to draw what actually has a story that touches your heart rather than just a static scene or an object. When you are drawn into the book and the videos and your own stories, it seems to draw out the talent within you. I know you said you drew Gabriel from the story you wrote... were you as immersed in the story and the wonder of your pet or was it an exercise? <br /><br />I 'm having a bit of trouble explaining myself, but I know there is a difference in the things I create because in my mind, I am telling a story from my heart, rather than things I just make... Might this be true for you?Elainehttp://elaineweger.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-27018715885640191012015-07-10T11:13:13.042-04:002015-07-10T11:13:13.042-04:00Thank you Pat. Butterflies are actually easy to d...Thank you Pat. Butterflies are actually easy to do because they don't look "real" to begin with--their markings are easy to copy! It's flowers and leaves that have different shading and texture that is hard to capture. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-91009116566505639352015-07-10T11:07:56.854-04:002015-07-10T11:07:56.854-04:00Hi Cathy. It's always a blessing to read your ...Hi Cathy. It's always a blessing to read your journal. I so enjoyed seeing your lovely drawings. The butterfly watercolor you did is amazing; such fine detail. You are extremely talented and an inspiration to others. My best wishes to you, Pat xxLilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-70420646326360990892015-07-10T11:05:05.756-04:002015-07-10T11:05:05.756-04:00Linnie, I LOVE your drawings of Tasha Tudor's ...Linnie, I LOVE your drawings of Tasha Tudor's house and have set about copying them. 😊 So far I've drawn her stove and the grandfather's clock--from your drawings. They're not too bad, but not as good as yours. I agree about the enthusiasm. Confidence is not something I was born with, so I need to grow that along with my talent or else I know I won't get very far. It was easy to do when I sang in church because I knew Who I was really singing for. Drawing is another matter since, so far, it's for my own pleasure--but I have such high standards for myself (I'm a "recovering" perfectionist) that I get discouraged too easily!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-24526372704978283142015-07-10T11:00:06.872-04:002015-07-10T11:00:06.872-04:00Well, thank you, Dotsie. But I must be careful no...Well, thank you, Dotsie. But I must be careful not to "rest on my laurels" or else I'll not trying to get better at it!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-44525321377282746942015-07-10T10:55:55.294-04:002015-07-10T10:55:55.294-04:00Thank you, Sharon. This is very good to hear! I&...Thank you, Sharon. This is very good to hear! I'm going to find a drawing pad just for this purpose and set about drawing a Westie first, then a cat, until I get what I'm "seeing" in my mind's eye.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-27940478361377291172015-07-10T10:47:16.838-04:002015-07-10T10:47:16.838-04:00Cathy, my goodness ... you NAILED the July sketch;...Cathy, my goodness ... you NAILED the July sketch; excellent! Your frustration with drawing an image from real life or imagination is SO familiar to me; I had hoped that 2D art class I took years ago would teach me how to do that. Your comment about drawing one picture 100 times may be a sound technique. In my class we placed a large sketch pad on an easel, stood an arm's length away from it, and began sketching quickly & loosely; after several pages of drawing the same image, I remember something 'clicked' and I achieved the result I was trying for. You are progressing beautifully; keep up the good work!n/ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369954553919919919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-8901710826833409332015-07-10T08:56:55.781-04:002015-07-10T08:56:55.781-04:00Cathy (you are so cute and sweet)!!
I agree with ...Cathy (you are so cute and sweet)!!<br /> I agree with all the ladies above!! You are talented!! You need to give yourself permission to like what you draw and paint, and go with the JOY of it!! When you like what you do, a passion begins, and then that is what becomes contagious to others! I find that same concept in the music I play. I never thought I was good enough especially when playing in the room with an extremely good lead guitarist! I usually only use three cords but some how I adapted my own style, and my enthusiasm for the music and all gained me a reputation that was bewildering!! <br /> My Hubby is a preacher and he found the same thing, he often became intimidated by a sermon on radio or such and one day he realized that God uses him in his own uniqueness and, again,that joyous enthusiasm is contagious! :-D <br /> I can't wait to see the book that is waiting inside of you!!! :-) <br /> Sending warmth and love, many blessings, Linnie<br />The BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589576036037068551noreply@blogger.com