Comments on: Overcoming Predujices: Small Change, Big Results

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:45:41 +0000

In reply to Mary W. Mary, thank you! That is so true that as with subjects, we should search common things between people as well. Emphasizing that makes it so much richer than searching for differences!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:43:35 +0000

In reply to Jane. Jane, thank you! Well said!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:43:05 +0000

In reply to Lynne. Thank you, Lynne! I agree, drawing with music is such a pleasure!

By: Mary W

Mary W — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:13:25 +0000

This post is so important to many areas of life. Even finding some tiny common ground between strangers can lead to a new friend. I love to hear what you have to say and am so glad that you share your thoughts and art for everyone to enjoy and learn. Thank you so much for all that work that it involves.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 02:58:02 +0000

It is good to be reminded that we wedge ourselves into our beliefs and we need to be able to look at all the other creative energy that is available to us if only we open ourselves to it. Thanks for this wonderful post.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:34:26 +0000

Oh! What a wonderful and inspiring story! I grew up immersed in classical music and still find it so moving and energizing. Recently, I have been illustrating how certain pieces make me feel. I find this very satisfying and fulfilling. Your work continues to motivate me. I am so glad that opera is meaningful to you now.
Thank you so much for helping others.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:48:38 +0000

In reply to Jaana. Jaana, thank you! Thanks for the great tip! The course Inspirational Drawing is an english version of the course that I just had for Finnish people. Some things have been changed but the course follows the same idea. Great to hear that you enjoyed the course!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:46:50 +0000

In reply to Rosemary. Rosemary, I loved your story about Covent Garden! Thank you! Great to hear that you have the time of your life where you can focus on creativity!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:45:04 +0000

In reply to Peta. Peta, great story, thanks so much! I strongly believe that our art does not live in a vacuum but is affected by our experiences! And through art we can show the essence of those experiences to others too!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:42:04 +0000

In reply to Katy Korpi. Katy, kiitos!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:41:52 +0000

In reply to Cathy. Thanks, Cathy! It would be great to have you in the class! None of the paintings are painted on wood. Two of them are painted on canvas and one on canvas cardboard. But - if you want to paint on wood (I am actually painting a box that my husband made for me), use gesso as a primer first before starting the actual painting!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:37:54 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Thanks, Stepahnie!