tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post3045666255916927223..comments2023-09-19T09:05:51.131-07:00Comments on Art Adventures: California PoppiesMary Paquethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-66871561524765572292010-02-02T09:21:36.251-08:002010-02-02T09:21:36.251-08:00Nina, thanks for the nice comment. I think I have ...Nina, thanks for the nice comment. I think I have an affinity with the cubists, somehow.<br /><br />Glad the photo is working for you! Nice to see the real Nina.Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-5809073780737769142010-02-02T06:34:01.725-08:002010-02-02T06:34:01.725-08:00Wow this piece is very nice, its like a cubist flo...Wow this piece is very nice, its like a cubist flower almost! Brilliant! And thanks for visiting my blog, i did realize that putting on a photo where you could see my face would probably make me connect better with other bloggers! Im glad it worked!Nina Jørgensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202136995461918700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-38581806113989780382010-01-30T08:20:15.224-08:002010-01-30T08:20:15.224-08:00Margaret and Dean, it's always interesting to ...Margaret and Dean, it's always interesting to hear from other artists who tried the same approach. I thinks there is some additional exploratory options here.<br /><br />Jean, thank you for adding a link to my blog from yours!<br /><br />Gary, I always enjoy hearing from you. I love following your western art.Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-51034805347326392102010-01-29T15:37:49.153-08:002010-01-29T15:37:49.153-08:00Like Dean, I like how you handled the geometric pa...Like Dean, I like how you handled the geometric patterns. It all makes for a very pleasing painting.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-13367117527427907672010-01-29T06:00:07.135-08:002010-01-29T06:00:07.135-08:00Great painting. Love the geometric idea. I tried t...Great painting. Love the geometric idea. I tried that long ago and without the success that yours had!Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-89264805874622145572010-01-28T17:18:08.152-08:002010-01-28T17:18:08.152-08:00The colors and design are lovely. Thanks for shari...The colors and design are lovely. Thanks for sharing the technique. You are so innovative with your art. FYI I've put a link to your page down the right side of my blog.<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-63902904131577254682010-01-28T13:41:33.427-08:002010-01-28T13:41:33.427-08:00Your first California poppy painting is amazing. ...Your first California poppy painting is amazing. I like the colour scheme. It is always interesting when you get to see the build up of a work. I've also tried this exercise from the Stroud book. My results were not as lively as yours.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726740154167156916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-7796836468884438822010-01-27T20:34:05.336-08:002010-01-27T20:34:05.336-08:00Peggy, thanks -- I want to think of some variation...Peggy, thanks -- I want to think of some variations -- I know, get out the sketch pad!<br /><br />Christiane, glad you liked this one!Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-20378957971866153562010-01-27T16:46:47.487-08:002010-01-27T16:46:47.487-08:00Mary,
this latest painting of yours took my breath...Mary,<br />this latest painting of yours took my breath away. Wow! I love the design and the colors.Christiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-85646106318754619762010-01-27T16:38:43.428-08:002010-01-27T16:38:43.428-08:00Thank you Mary! I'm deeply honored. I like t...Thank you Mary! I'm deeply honored. I like these poppies! So much fun! The design is wonderful. I think you might have fun doing them again! Wow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-11541704990672744132010-01-27T12:46:17.136-08:002010-01-27T12:46:17.136-08:00Hallie, I am enjoying getting to know you through ...Hallie, I am enjoying getting to know you through the blog world. I'm happy that you are giving watercolor a try. If you have any questions about the techniques I've shown, just send me an e-mail. I look forward to seeing what emerges.Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-9921914370564155242010-01-27T11:39:09.293-08:002010-01-27T11:39:09.293-08:00Mary, this is an amazing work and I'm glad you...Mary, this is an amazing work and I'm glad you took photos along the way. I want to try watercolors--UPS brought some today--and your instructions will help.<br /><br />Thank you for mentioning my blog. "Coverage" has gotten a lot of comments; I guess each of us was affected by the news of the earthquake and felt rather helpless. <br /><br />I like the way you handled it in "hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-55985468271337094202010-01-27T10:08:51.037-08:002010-01-27T10:08:51.037-08:00Hi, Claire. I thought that the progress paintings ...Hi, Claire. I thought that the progress paintings could be helpful to me as I move forward with design. Like you, the California Poppies are one of my favorite wild flowers. Thanks for stopping by.Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847021818957221109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-54493917924007618972010-01-27T07:47:42.221-08:002010-01-27T07:47:42.221-08:00Lovely painting of the poppies! California poppie...Lovely painting of the poppies! California poppies are one of my most favorite flowers! It was also fun to see the progress with your shots of the picture in progress. Have a wonderful day.Claire Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10422062718551034294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-88451179624881761992010-01-27T07:33:18.965-08:002010-01-27T07:33:18.965-08:00Pam, I have not felt I was a good enough artist to...Pam, I have not felt I was a good enough artist to teach a class. I was a trained high school teacher and did much teaching at IBM and I teach cycling classes. I do enjoy teaching very much. I am honored by your comments. <br /><br />Marie, I take it you visited California in 2008. The poppies grow wild all over the hillsides and valleys and the time is near for them to do so -- spring. They are Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146041383396968425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-77390574766223455592010-01-27T07:26:15.594-08:002010-01-27T07:26:15.594-08:00Mary, I love the design qualities of this work! Th...Mary, I love the design qualities of this work! The moment I read the name, I realised that I have actually seen Californian poppies in 2008. They were growing quite wild along the roads.Marie Theronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873852756825147600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-47942348041063277702010-01-27T06:17:21.539-08:002010-01-27T06:17:21.539-08:00Mary- do you teach a class as well? I think you ce...Mary- do you teach a class as well? I think you certainly have the skill and ability to do so. Your work is magnificent! I love this piece- it's very strong. Thank you for the nod- I'm humbled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-82993100975828575742010-01-27T05:41:25.869-08:002010-01-27T05:41:25.869-08:00Megha, thanks for your comments on my geometric de...Megha, thanks for your comments on my geometric design.<br /><br />Sheila, I have to admit that my interpetation is very personal and my finished product is quite different from Betsy's. My personal style always takes over!Mary Paquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146041383396968425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-21767770790613780292010-01-26T23:08:05.125-08:002010-01-26T23:08:05.125-08:00I agree with Megha, this is amazing work. You real...I agree with Megha, this is amazing work. You really know how to turn a technique and make it your own. Thanks for the links, I'm going to check them out now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572300932905140618.post-24022648124812793322010-01-26T22:30:52.708-08:002010-01-26T22:30:52.708-08:00Amazing work Mary! The colors are so nice as usual...Amazing work Mary! The colors are so nice as usual. I love those geometrical design. Well done!FitFoodieMeghahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495884042121122351noreply@blogger.com