tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post116609722212743599..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: Blogging Art in 2006 - A Review (Part 1)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1167337829412279712006-12-28T20:30:00.000+00:002006-12-28T20:30:00.000+00:00Peter - thank you so much for that link - that's a...Peter - thank you so much for that link - that's a really good article and just what I've been looking for!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1167337597403095162006-12-28T20:26:00.000+00:002006-12-28T20:26:00.000+00:00I really enjoyed this piece, and look forward to r...I really enjoyed this piece, and look forward to reading more about your practice.<BR/><BR/>In terms of RSS readers that can handle images, I just read a review of lots of different ones at <A HREF="http://splashcast.wordpress.com/2006/12/14/whats-the-best-rss-reader-for-rich-media/" REL="nofollow"> this site </A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1167116129033994222006-12-26T06:55:00.000+00:002006-12-26T06:55:00.000+00:00Andrea - thank you so much for mentioning what I n...Andrea - thank you so much for mentioning what I neglected to do - that blogging makes you draw more. So very true! Michael - welcome and I hope we'll see you back again - you write great stuff. Lori - welcome also. Laurelines is great isn't it? Hope to see you around!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1167085897242824072006-12-25T22:31:00.000+00:002006-12-25T22:31:00.000+00:00Katherine, thanks as ever from this usually-lurker...Katherine, thanks as ever from this usually-lurker for you generous, thoroughly interesting and informative post(s).<BR/><BR/>I've found you courtesy of Laura's Laurelines, and will be back more often as I hone my hand-skills (thanks to Laura's gentle challenge to sketch/post daily.)<BR/><BR/>:-)Lori Witzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744273435691506484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166877015944660072006-12-23T12:30:00.000+00:002006-12-23T12:30:00.000+00:00I was thinking about this last night, and remember...I was thinking about this last night, and remembered that I often go visit the blogs of people who make interesting comments on yet other people's blogs.<BR/><BR/>Another advantage to commenting!I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166813887047391772006-12-22T18:58:00.000+00:002006-12-22T18:58:00.000+00:00Wow, lots here to consider, Katherine! Thanks so ...Wow, lots here to consider, Katherine! Thanks so much for articulating your discoveries from the year. I look forward to making my blog a better blog, thanks to you!<BR/><BR/>Michael<BR/><BR/>http://wheezard.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166804085028315902006-12-22T16:14:00.000+00:002006-12-22T16:14:00.000+00:00Wow fantastic post Katherine, it kept my interest ...Wow fantastic post Katherine, it kept my interest throughout! Very enjoyable. There were so many things that resonated with me. Blogging really has changed my life. I know that sounds terribly dramatic but it is true.<BR/> <BR/>I agree the one of the best things for me has been meeting people. As I do not work, or study, in the arts field it has opened up a whole new community where I can discuss 'arty stuff' (for want of a better phrase!). This has been invaluable.<BR/><BR/>The other thing, though which is probably affected my ife so much is how much I now draw. How much time I think about drawing. It is as though blogging has awakened the artist inside! I had always been looking for the excuse and blogging has helped that happen! Excellent post Katherine. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166799509824313862006-12-22T14:58:00.000+00:002006-12-22T14:58:00.000+00:00So often, when I read your thoughtful posts, I com...So often, when I read your thoughtful posts, I come up with several things to say, only to find you cover them thoroughly a bit later in the post. <BR/><BR/>I agree with you entirely about finding new people from others' lists. It seems to me that when one looks at something like "a painting a day," there is an awful lot of stuff that doesn't seem to me to be interesting. I do much better finding new and interesting blogs by looking at those which are looked at by people whose work I admire.<BR/><BR/>Also agree completely about the use of a reader. If I have someone on a reader list, and they only post once a month, I'm far less annoyed than if I am checking their blog over and over and nothing is new.....<BR/><BR/>Finally (last of my top three, not last of all the things I agreed with!), I agree with you about the importance of narrative. While I don't follow very many blogs that are *only* writing, interesting, evocative writing surely enhances the experience!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing about all of this in such an organized way. It makes me think. A good thing.<BR/><BR/> -- Vicki in Michigan, who really does blog about something other than a stinkin' garage, usually....I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166709138773608152006-12-21T13:52:00.000+00:002006-12-21T13:52:00.000+00:00Wow - so many really great comments!!! Thank you a...Wow - so many really great comments!!! Thank you all so very much.<BR/><BR/>I'll now get back to working on Part 2 which has already spawned a Part 3 - in between recovering from driving in fog for two days and writing out the Christmas food shopping list!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166598339850383642006-12-20T07:05:00.000+00:002006-12-20T07:05:00.000+00:00I think of your blog as the lighthouse perched on ...I think of your blog as the lighthouse perched on a little island in the middle of the mighty sea of the world of bloggers, shining your light far and wide. Thank you for lighting our way, for your always interesting and illuminating writing, and of course for sharing your lovely art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166575834659153452006-12-20T00:50:00.000+00:002006-12-20T00:50:00.000+00:00Katherine, congratulations on your first year of a...Katherine, congratulations on your first year of an incredible and high standard blog. Everytime I read it, the wealth of information is tremendous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166337453380734472006-12-17T06:37:00.000+00:002006-12-17T06:37:00.000+00:00Katherine-I find that I can not go long without r...Katherine-<BR/>I find that I can not go long without reading your blog. You hold the bar high on quality and interesting writing and information. You have helped make the world a smaller village for artists and art lovers. Congratulations on one year. Here's to many more.Peter Yesishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167175210256144372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166254438172458992006-12-16T07:33:00.000+00:002006-12-16T07:33:00.000+00:00Thanks so much for recommending Google Reader. Blo...Thanks so much for recommending Google Reader. Bloglines was driving me crazy! Reader is so much better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166248364671036762006-12-16T05:52:00.000+00:002006-12-16T05:52:00.000+00:00Happy birthday Katherine says she who forgot her o...Happy birthday Katherine says she who forgot her own…. Chuckle<BR/><BR/>Your blog has always been professional and information and a joy to visit. I like your no nonsense approach to your writing and aware that you research thoroughly your subjects that you write about. I was actually reading the 100,000 new blogs per day on the internet earlier today and incorporated it into my own blog and low and behold you have written about it yourself. You have done a much better job of it than I have though :D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166240515384227092006-12-16T03:41:00.000+00:002006-12-16T03:41:00.000+00:00Congratulations on your first year Katherine!! Mak...Congratulations on your first year Katherine!! Making a Mark was the first art blog I started to read early last spring. Duane Keiser was the only artist's blog I knew of ( or at least checked out )prior. A non-artist-blogger-co-worker (!) convinced me last February to start an online art-journal blog. It was through contact with you at Wet Canvas, Katherine that led me here and then on to a similar blog-hop such as you described. I had no idea what you meant the day you mentioned that you had blog-rolled me, and I certainly didn't realize then what an honor it was. The high standards of your blogroll policy reflect the top notch quality of all your blogs and lens....lenses(sp?) I'm thrilled to be part of what this flexible reader considers to be the best of the best. As always, your example encourages me to better myself and my "serious habit" of blogging. I can't wait to read part 2 as well as see what the new year brings for all us bloggers of art. Have a great Holiday !! <BR/>....ChuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166144645681342842006-12-15T01:04:00.000+00:002006-12-15T01:04:00.000+00:00Congratulations on a year of blogging Katherine. ...Congratulations on a year of blogging Katherine. Your posts continue to inform, amuse, and amaze me on a daily basis.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166139078594263792006-12-14T23:31:00.000+00:002006-12-14T23:31:00.000+00:00BLogging has really helped me to draw more often a...BLogging has really helped me to draw more often and recieve the encouragement I've needed. I also feel a part of an international arts community! Really fun stuff. You are on my subscription list and I check here often!!!Sometimes I'm a little uneasy about commenting. Don't want to break your rules.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166138190422324492006-12-14T23:16:00.000+00:002006-12-14T23:16:00.000+00:00You're such a thoughtful and conscientious person,...You're such a thoughtful and conscientious person, Katherine. As a result, I not only enjoy beautiful art (yours) when I visit here, but I'm given food for thought, valuable information, and connections to other artists and art resources. So glad you're here.Laurelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050096410382276071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166126519158083582006-12-14T20:01:00.000+00:002006-12-14T20:01:00.000+00:00Happy birthday Katherine. Very interesting post. A...Happy birthday Katherine. Very interesting post. And I so agree with Cin.Julie Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561525327058025185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166106971412715602006-12-14T14:36:00.000+00:002006-12-14T14:36:00.000+00:00"meeting" others with the same interest in drawing..."meeting" others with the same interest in drawing is also the best bit for me, the art community on-line is a wonderful group to get to know, I'm glad you've joined the crowd.Cinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858196219809317684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-1166105149439502102006-12-14T14:05:00.000+00:002006-12-14T14:05:00.000+00:00Wow, that's quite a post. Congratulations on your...Wow, that's quite a post. Congratulations on your first year. I kept trying to add to the conversation but couldn't get past agreeing with you on all points, especailly about getting twitchy when I'm away from blogging and how I can't stop watching my performance metrics. I've thoroughly enjoyed this blog since I found it about six months ago, from your sketches to your very informative articles. As you said, long may it continue. Beth http://www.artbybethrobinson.com/journalBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660068588568674715noreply@blogger.com