Comments on: Creative Take on Damask Motifs

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:14:12 +0000

In reply to Jaana.

The brand is Archer & Olive. The paper is smooth and thick and it tolerates some watercolor but it’s not watercolor paper. So not for all mediums but the thickness is great and I like how white the paper is and how well my pencils take it. More info: https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/starting-a-colored-pencil-journal/

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:11:47 +0000

In reply to Melinda Stroup. Thank you, Melissa! I like to think that art can be created like changing the settings of a camera: to bring focus on only part of the picture, not all.

By: Jaana

Jaana — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:19:45 +0000

Ehat is the brand of your art journal? (Jossa keltainen nauha) does it work with all mediums? I know you used Moleskines before, is that aldo M?

By: Melinda Stroup

Melinda Stroup — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:52:26 +0000

These are all beautiful, but my favorites are the lady in her final version and the Rococo piece. The combination of stiff on loose inspires me most. It’s like when we look at a colorful scene and our eyes focus sharply on only a part, but we still feel enveloped by all of the beauty we sense is there.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:23:45 +0000

In reply to Joan. Thank you, Joan!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:23:16 +0000

In reply to Debbie Curwen. Thank you, Debbie! Isn't it interesting how short the path can be between design and illustration!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:21:50 +0000

In reply to Phyllis. Thank you, Phyllis! I agree that orchids need patience and attention. I find them truly inspiring.

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:50:19 +0000

I never cease to be amazed at your creativity! I love the Nature one best but they are all great. Well done Paivi! ……. and a Happy New Year!

By: Debbie Curwen

Debbie Curwen — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:46:12 +0000

These are wonderful Paivi. Firstly I was drawn to the loose flower and not as interested in the tight damask motif. Then I saw the motif with all the background finished and was fascinated by how you intuitively brought in your surroundings. I’d love to try that.

What a beautiful plant, the Vanda. I’ve never seen one. Happy New Year

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:50 +0000

I love them all, however the loose flower piece is my favorite. I love orchids. I have 8 and 2 are blooming now. Patience is the key to growing orchids. They love to be touched.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:49:40 +0000

In reply to Heather. Thank you, Heather!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:48:59 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. Thanks, Cheryl! This often helps when I change a piece: I pick details I don't like one by one and change them without thinking the big picture too much. Usually when everything appeals to me, the overall composition is quite ok too!