Comments on: Art Plans for the New Year

By: Phyllis Thomason

Phyllis Thomason — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000

In reply to Päivi. Thank you so much. I have learned so much in your classes.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:04:30 +0000

In reply to Barbara B. Loyd. Thank you, Barbara! On Spiritual in Art is a great book, a little less practical than "Point and Line to Plane" which I use in the class Floral Freedom, but Wassily's thoughts are always interesting. It feels that when he says three words, I get 30 ideas and 3 more questions!

By: Barbara B. Loyd

Barbara B. Loyd — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:38:46 +0000

I always enjoy your words, whether written or spoken. I majored in art history and literature and taught art and English during my career. Now retired, I am a studio painter, print maker and writer. Your plans for 2021 are exciting. Your fabric designs are beautiful. I look forward to a move to a larger studio soon. One of my ideas for this year is learning more about printing on fabric.
I look forward to your writing and speaking. I am reading Kandinsky’s book, The Spiritual in Art. Loved Helen Mitten’s comments on his art and her acting.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:07:30 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. Thanks, Cheryl! To be free - so many others have said it too. Freedom is the word for year 2021, I think!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:05:50 +0000

In reply to Yvonne G. Stewart. Thank you, Yvonne! I think that in art, it's good not to fully quiet the inner critic, but alternate. At least my inner critic seems to become gentler when I listen to her and ask what she really means!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:03:06 +0000

In reply to Carol Brown. I love this: "design and invention are the secret to youth!" Thanks for sharing these lovely thoughts!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:02:23 +0000

I want to become more free with paint, acrylic and watercolor, and better at mixing colors and creating lovely color combinations. I really would like to do fabric design as well as I’ve been considering that for a long time. I hope you do create that class.

By: Yvonne G. Stewart

Yvonne G. Stewart — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:22:27 +0000

I love your art and am looking to let go of an inner voice that tells me it’s not perfect. It’s not finished etc. I’m in my 70s and am loving the time I now have to try different things. I love art and I do read, so keep writing.

By: Carol Brown

Carol Brown — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:16:07 +0000

I want to let go and reinvent my art. Let go of the “tried and true”. Stretch and fly,listen to me inner voice more. I turn 70 in March ! Age has never bothered me but this is a mile stone for me,have no idea how I got here. Design and invention are,I believe the secret to youth. Happy New Year !

By: Päivi

Päivi — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:59:49 +0000

In reply to Phyllis Thomason. Thanks, for sharing, Phyllis! I love what you have created so far in Floral Freedom.

By: Phyllis Thomason

Phyllis Thomason — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:25:10 +0000

I plan to continue to expand my knowledge on abstract art and get freed from the need to be realistic. I still enjoy painting that way but I leaves me tense. I can’t relax and enjoy creating as much. Also, I would like to explore abstract watercolor art. Have a great day.