Comments on: Explore by Drawing!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:15:15 +0000

In reply to Mary. Thanks, Mary! Great to hear that you enjoyed the post and hopefully you'll love Inspirational Drawing!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:12:59 +0000

I had so much fun with this post! It got me thinking about not just the color, form and movement in these wonderful artworks, but also the marks themselves and how they were made. Brought up questions like why that color in that area? and Why that particular mark in that place? and what does that form mean? I can hardly wait for class to start in September. So glad I signed up. Thank you so much.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:43:55 +0000

In reply to Valerie. Thanks, Valerie!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:36:38 +0000

In reply to Sue Fujii. Thank you, Sue!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:43:02 +0000

In reply to Päivi. So well said and so true. Self reflection and processing is such an important part of my life, particularly now that I am retired and having some aging-health issues. Your art process has helped considerably in expressing that.

By: Sue Fujii

Sue Fujii — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:27:05 +0000

Paivi, … I’m so impressed with all these artists. These are pieces an observer could get lost in…so much color, movement, and personality in each and every one. Great job everyone….loved this post! Thanks again, Paivi…..Sue

By: Päivi

Päivi — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:47:39 +0000

In reply to Nancy Kvorka. Thanks, Nancy!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:47:31 +0000

In reply to Deb Weiers. Thank you, Deb!!

By: Nancy Kvorka

Nancy Kvorka — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 02:44:34 +0000

Thank you Paivi! I loved the class too and recommend it.

By: Deb Weiers

Deb Weiers — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:40:55 +0000

Hi Paivi!! More beautiful student drawings!! I have to say I HIGHLY recommend your Inspirational Drawing class to anyone interested (having been a student in the last one). These drawings truly show how much every person’s individuality shows up in their work. I think our artwork is like our fingerprints – no two are alike. But we can learn so much from each other! Paivi you did such an AMAZING job of structuring this class – each lesson builds to the next – growth HAPPENS – you are a very inspiring teacher!! I could go on and on, but I will stop here.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:45:29 +0000

In reply to Monica Smith. Monica, thank you for the thought-provoking comment. I on the other hand believe that self-reflection is very important part of creativity. It is essential in learning new things and in starting up an important conversation. That interaction can lead us forward to the direction where we want to go. I do agree with you in some way however: I don't think it is good to set a fixed image of yourself based on any of your drawings, but I think the same about short personality tests as well. If drawing cannot be seen as a part of self-expression, what about writing poems for example? I think that we need to keep out feet on the ground concerning our self-image but by drawing we are allowed to experiment, play, express and challenge ourselves in a very natural way. My approach to intuitivity is more design and idea based, than for example meditative. But I still think that we should be able to boost our imagination and explore our thoughts by drawing. What do you think?

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:30:09 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Rayner. Thanks, Cheryl! I love the way you described how you see your work and what you have done afterwards!