tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post7738605267250202370..comments2023-11-02T09:41:20.984-04:00Comments on Paisley Rain Boots: SketchesSarah Huizengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-18398473824838750162017-03-18T23:49:10.550-04:002017-03-18T23:49:10.550-04:00I love this post ... how you describe your avoidan...I love this post ... how you describe your avoidance and the reason why. But most of all I love how you found a way to make it work. Your pose with Findley on your shoulder is my favorite pose with Kobi. You've done a very nice job here, Sarah. laf80026https://www.blogger.com/profile/03700193595285811207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-71371158668792832502017-03-18T11:32:07.125-04:002017-03-18T11:32:07.125-04:00I am so glad that you got back to the class. I hav...I am so glad that you got back to the class. I have been in this place where I pay for a yearlong class, am full of enthusiasm and then life gets in the way, I only work sporadically on the class (because I don't like to quit) and feel guilty at the same time. "Sketches" is a great term, and it really works. Artists need to sketch.<br />I once did a self-portrait class with Vivienne McMaster, and it was the first time that I took this seriously. I usually don't like to take pictures of myself, and her approach was quite helpful. Accepting our bodies - so easily said...Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-77496573432733615012017-03-16T22:25:32.082-04:002017-03-16T22:25:32.082-04:00ALWAYS love your posts and your creativity Sarah, ...ALWAYS love your posts and your creativity Sarah, and good for you for taking this class and catching back up. Bet this would be a really good class to take.Love your shots, and keep up the good work!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-256027293631343612017-03-15T08:51:30.587-04:002017-03-15T08:51:30.587-04:00Good lessons here, Sarah. I have to practise loose...Good lessons here, Sarah. I have to practise loosening my perfectionism too and shooting with the phone. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't but at least I have the pic. Your self-portraits are all great -- big and little camera. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-76149419465840351252017-03-15T07:52:18.923-04:002017-03-15T07:52:18.923-04:00This is wonderful. I admire you for working throu...This is wonderful. I admire you for working through this and sharing with us. I love the puppy and hand photo. Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-49166365040142629672017-03-14T23:09:31.053-04:002017-03-14T23:09:31.053-04:00These are good...self portraits are difficult, and...These are good...self portraits are difficult, and yes, very time-consuming. Even if you didn't finish the class, you definitely got something out of it...and that's what matters.Walking the Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196370044104779586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-84918833119064589302017-03-14T18:53:54.145-04:002017-03-14T18:53:54.145-04:00YES!! Sketches! She was asking why when I have my ...YES!! Sketches! She was asking why when I have my big girl came that sometimes I use I use my cell phone first.I was trying to explain to my daughter that in the days before digital, people used polaroids to see if the layout worked or the get a sneak peak of the final photo will look like. Since I still am not a camera pro, I know I can pull out my phone and at least get a good shot. So, I LOVE the term. I love lightbulb moments! Great thought provoking post Sarah.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504093426791656205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-41663521694311053572017-03-14T09:44:04.694-04:002017-03-14T09:44:04.694-04:00I always start off strong in an eclass with the be...I always start off strong in an eclass with the best intentions, then fall a little behind, and then I am embarrassed to keep participating because I am so far behind. Good for you to keep going. I love the word Sketches to explain using the iphone for images. I think there is a time and place for our big camera and our little ones, either way we are still getting our shot and they all don't need to be masterpieces. Although I think you have a few masterpieces here. :) Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851453933697842657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-83983073774240097062017-03-13T08:06:02.765-04:002017-03-13T08:06:02.765-04:00I have to LOL because for a moment there I thought...I have to LOL because for a moment there I thought you were talking about me. I'm a great one for starting strong and soon because as you say, life happens, I pitter off. I love Vivienne McMaster, I've taken a couple of classes with her. I love the word "Sketches" congratulations for sticking with it.<br />Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689822784622347249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-15002056804022657412017-03-13T05:11:07.277-04:002017-03-13T05:11:07.277-04:00Doing self portraits is a challenge as it is (well...Doing self portraits is a challenge as it is (well, at least to me!) so I think you have chosen the best way of going about things for you. The results are natural looking and fun! Well done!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-24427370267658815912017-03-12T19:04:12.587-04:002017-03-12T19:04:12.587-04:00I love the last photo here too.
Glad you got back ...I love the last photo here too.<br />Glad you got back to it. It sounds like a great class, and I think that "sketches" is a great way to look at it.<br />Have a wonderful week ahead!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574946867709812195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-32283926783665132152017-03-12T14:29:48.797-04:002017-03-12T14:29:48.797-04:00Classes are always a challenge to finish, but I...Classes are always a challenge to finish, but I'm like you if I paid for it I will finish it! Love the last photo of you and Findley!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-71999826830052462122017-03-12T12:55:44.483-04:002017-03-12T12:55:44.483-04:00Sarah, my friend, you are a Godsend to me, too. I&...Sarah, my friend, you are a Godsend to me, too. I'm glad my remark lit a spark for you. That is a lesson for me...for those moments when I get to thinking I have no purpose in life. :-) You know how much I love your creative self portraits - those feet are a perfect example. But that one of you and Findley might be one of my favorites ever. There's such sweetness in that pose, and the relaxed, pure joy on your face is priceless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-36479852470226899472017-03-12T12:48:14.684-04:002017-03-12T12:48:14.684-04:00I think we are always learning and learning is so ...I think we are always learning and learning is so much easier to grasp when it "works" for us....and like you, my phone is what works for me most days, so I applaud you for being honest and doing what works for you. We've come way too far to feel like we have to do something exactly the way we're told we should be doing something. YOU GO GIRL!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-7617222076466362972017-03-12T12:42:35.591-04:002017-03-12T12:42:35.591-04:00I too can relate . . .
Gung ho . . . fizzle . . . ...I too can relate . . .<br />Gung ho . . . fizzle . . . me . . . <br />A self sabotage of sorts . . .<br /><br />I liked thinking 'sketches' . . . <br />And love the face, nose . . . in hand<br />And resting feet . . . <br />Yes . . . to the artist in you . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-78535594907818097532017-03-12T11:07:29.215-04:002017-03-12T11:07:29.215-04:00Love this as I can totally relate to starting gung...Love this as I can totally relate to starting gung ho.......and fizzling out. But, like you, with my new class, I am determined to stick with it & make my project begin - make it happen & remember I am an artist, which is an automatic to "creative license" in renaming it to be whatever will keep me engaged!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989147951807102134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-74738025963835905122017-03-12T09:10:53.499-04:002017-03-12T09:10:53.499-04:00Your words of wisdom always make me smile. The bul...Your words of wisdom always make me smile. The bullet points on continuing to make progress in a class sounds like the little voice that is talking in my head. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940972502317426047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-63480945376607418902017-03-12T08:33:24.339-04:002017-03-12T08:33:24.339-04:00Sketches - that's a great way to look at it. I...Sketches - that's a great way to look at it. I tend to want to take my more serious or artistic photos with my "big girl camera", but you're right, that last photo would have been nearly impossible to set up. This is a capture the moment type of photo, and it tells of the joy you're feeling with your adorable grandpuppy. You're an artist - always finding creative moments - it's okay to allow yourself this, even if it's not with your most serious tool. The 15 days on 15 days off is great for catching up - because, let's face it, sometimes life just gets in the way. I love your portraits so far - can't wait to see more!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.com