Comments on: Behind the Scenes in Finland 2017

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:03:01 +0000

In reply to Sue Jorgensen. Thank you so much, Sue!

By: Sue Jorgensen

Sue Jorgensen — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 04:50:03 +0000

In reply to Päivi. Please feel free to use my comment when advertising your classes. ??

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:03:45 +0000

In reply to Lotta. Thank you, Lotta - kiitos!! Happy knitting!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:02:31 +0000

In reply to Sue Jorgensen. Thank you, Sue, it's so wonderful to hear that I have been able to help you find a new direction and enjoy more about your creativity! When participating the classes, it's not that difficult to change but to make that effect a long-lasting one, that's my goal!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:59:51 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

Thank you, Wendy! Having a lot of daylight in the summer is wonderful. Imagine walking the dogs at 11 PM when the sun is shining and everything is lovely and green. Here’s a video about Finnish nights in summer: http://www.visitfinland.com/summer/

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:55:27 +0000

In reply to Mary W. Thanks so much, Mary! I love your insight on finding the balance between the inner and outer worlds!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:53:31 +0000

In reply to CARLA.

Thank you, Carla or like we Finnish would say: “kiitos ihan hirveästi” – “thank you terribly much”. This concept of going through the year with images and small stories is easily adaptable so go for it!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:51:21 +0000

In reply to Leena. Thank you, Leena, kiitos! Sounds like you had a busy but a rewarding year!

By: Lotta

Lotta — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:45:56 +0000

This was the best description of Finland, as well as attitudes towards art and artists in Finland! Hyvin kirjoitettu, ja onnea vuodelle 2018!

By: Sue Jorgensen

Sue Jorgensen — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:38:56 +0000

It was lovely hearing about your year in Finland! I am so grateful to you for the Inspirational Drawing class I took with you. It moved me in a completely new direction, which I love and find very fulfilling. Thank you so much Päivi! You’re a wonderful ‘coach’. ??

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 02:29:13 +0000

Love hearing about Finland and the people and how your year went. I am happy to be part of it! I think I can imagine the darkness but what is it like to have so many hours of daylight? Really great post ! I want to follow all the blog post links ASAP.

By: Mary W

Mary W — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:53:28 +0000

Just as I must keep trying to add dull and fuzzy portions to my wildly colored pieces, I thought maybe your Finland with it’s white buildings and introverted personalities have brought out all the fantastic and wildly creative art pieces that you produce. We all need balance and yours may be in bursting free from dull, while mine is calming down to peaceful. I loved reading your post today with the artistic wood choppers, a very warmly smiling friend at the miniature fair, an absolute treasure of a border garden that your dog is plunging its nose into (my kind of dog/person) and the brilliant pink hair celebration to a pretty fresh strawberry cake including your appreciation for simple white daisies in the yard and breathtaking striped sunrise/set. You are an artist in every sense of the word especially since I know you have decorated my life and encouraged my growth. Thanks for this great peak into your world and mind.