tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post207899673836932527..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: Making A Mark in 2009 - The PlanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-29915011518146247842009-01-05T22:26:00.000+00:002009-01-05T22:26:00.000+00:00I love this post both for what you say about your ...I love this post both for what you say about your own goals and the general remarks at the beginning. I look forward to both your clarity and seeing your art work in 2009. (The pond series is really shaping up beautifully.)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142884023928819776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-5583067955373843702009-01-02T17:48:00.000+00:002009-01-02T17:48:00.000+00:00Wonderful post, I wish I could organise my thought...Wonderful post, I wish I could organise my thoughts like this! I find if I put plans into words, they lose all momentum. The principles resonated with me too, especially putting in the hours but avoiding perfectionism.<BR/><BR/>I love the soft quality of your drawings and the gorgeous colours - I hope we will get to your work more often in 2009!Felicity Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145205761346733464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-85359114480245594862009-01-01T22:39:00.000+00:002009-01-01T22:39:00.000+00:00Interesting post. I also like the painting at the ...Interesting post. I also like the painting at the top.<BR/><BR/>I am going to re-read your post several times a day for a few days so I can let some of the good in seep into my brain (and hopefully allow me to make goals for this coming year).<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year from the Tirolese FamilyNothing to Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546118396229222978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-85352089257799505952009-01-01T21:20:00.000+00:002009-01-01T21:20:00.000+00:00Just wanted to say Happy New Year. I look forward ...Just wanted to say Happy New Year. I look forward to your continuing journey and especially the generosity with which you share it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-79135445894598373742009-01-01T20:17:00.000+00:002009-01-01T20:17:00.000+00:00I have enjoyed this blog immensely over the last y...I have enjoyed this blog immensely over the last year and it has always encouraged me to think about what I am doing on-line and with my art. Your list of goals and principles is inspiring and makes me look forward to another great year of Making a Mark.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Michelle B. Hendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500918089801585939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-57294761149904036002009-01-01T19:47:00.000+00:002009-01-01T19:47:00.000+00:00I agree with many of your thoughts and desires for...I agree with many of your thoughts and desires for your art in the coming year. <BR/><BR/>Water for me too is proving to be a turning point and will become the basis of more of my work this year.<BR/><BR/>I do like this cp. It reminds me of a little wetland in Torbay (the Newfoundland Torbay :) that I pass each day and swear that I will draw. Perhaps I need to add 'no more procrastination' to my 3 'Ps'!Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-22115256576836610662009-01-01T19:36:00.000+00:002009-01-01T19:36:00.000+00:001-7 I was nodding in total agreement :>)Renoir...1-7 I was nodding in total agreement :>)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Renoir thought women painters an abomination and said he painted with his p**** - so not a pleasant man! he said women belonged in the kitchen and bedroom - I've never been able to look at his paintings of sweet vacuous women in the same way since.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-10633190955111726292009-01-01T17:58:00.000+00:002009-01-01T17:58:00.000+00:00I can't see The Pond! Blogger has decided not to ...I can't see The Pond! Blogger has decided not to show me any images at present. Probably heard about my fragile ego!<BR/><BR/>I wish I had said what Anna T. has said. Beautifully put and so true!<BR/><BR/>Reading your goals I found myself nodding - yes, yes, yes! - particularly to The Journey is the Reward - not wanting to duplicate other peoples' work; - moving on to mixed media - pushing blogging (and by that I also mean 'reading blogs') to the tail end of the day. A painting not started in the morning is a painting never started! You can quote me ;)<BR/><BR/>There is so much overlap in your intentions for this year, Katherine that I think I'll just tag along as usual. It's worked for me so far. It's worked wonderfully in fact! <BR/><BR/>Great and thoughtful post.Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-61212608138300538062009-01-01T17:47:00.000+00:002009-01-01T17:47:00.000+00:00What an excellent post. I can really relate to you...What an excellent post. I can really relate to your goals and especially your 1st and 3rd principles. They almost seem to clarify for me what I was trying to say about my own need for focus this year. As usual I can count on finding valuable information and wisdom here, and inspiring artwork! I look forward to following along with your blog again this year. Happy New Year!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-19136766923118470222009-01-01T17:09:00.000+00:002009-01-01T17:09:00.000+00:00I forgot to add that the pond on this post is fabu...I forgot to add that the pond on this post is fabulous...your work continues to mature and impress! It is so good to see CPs used in a different way.<BR/><BR/>Oh, the quote was in reference to the print "Woman Bathing" at her print exhibit at Durand Ruel. Degas asked if the back had been modelled. She said no and he responded with that.Rose Weltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313411909909580181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-59141033038554357722009-01-01T17:06:00.000+00:002009-01-01T17:06:00.000+00:00Two quotes for my first post of the year - is this...Two quotes for my first post of the year - is this a trend?<BR/><BR/>I've not seen that one before. I certainly had Mary Cassatt in mind as one of the artists I'd take a closer look at.<BR/><BR/>Then there's Berthe Morisot, Laura Knight, Gwen John..........Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-17995596857239746282009-01-01T17:04:00.000+00:002009-01-01T17:04:00.000+00:00Thanks AnnaThat's a jolly good quote - I must make...Thanks Anna<BR/><BR/>That's a jolly good quote - I must make a note!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-15634290814309490452009-01-01T16:52:00.000+00:002009-01-01T16:52:00.000+00:00Good to read Katherine. I hope you find lots of su...Good to read Katherine. I hope you find lots of success this year in the areas you most desire.<BR/><BR/>I recently started some reading on Mary Cassatt...it's interesting to think about what has changed and what hasn't since Degas said, "I do not admit that a woman can draw like that."Rose Weltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313411909909580181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-59962411729002657312009-01-01T16:30:00.000+00:002009-01-01T16:30:00.000+00:00What an interesting post, especially your principl...What an interesting post, especially your principles; #1, #2and #6 really resonate with me. As a parallel, I have lately been thinking quite a bit about finding a balance between taking in (learning, reading, etc.) and giving out (the actual doing). In terms of the doing, I find that I need to create non-judgmentally, without thinking ahead to sharing, selling, etc., as a focus on the result often brings in some fear, for instance fear of trying something new.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to following your path on your blog, as I see so many strong sides in you. Artistically, I admire your ability to turn any subject matter into an almost abstract composition of values, colors, and planes. I can easily see this ability translate into new media. I also sense a very astute business mind behind your articles related to art business - all amongst my favorites as I know of few people writing in this vein.<BR/><BR/>I’ll end this comment with a quote from Annie Dillard’s A Writing Life: “A writer looking for subjects inquires not after what he loves best, but after what he alone loves at all.” <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year to you and all your readers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com