tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post3462087573897784170..comments2024-03-26T05:19:03.402-04:00Comments on Journaling With Paint: Rockport Paint Out ... and Reunion - Part OneBruce Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-22894519487499895802011-09-25T07:58:39.334-04:002011-09-25T07:58:39.334-04:00Hi there Linny!... Thank you for your continued vi...Hi there Linny!... Thank you for your continued visits and encouraging compliments! They mean a lot coming from a kindred spirit and fine artist such as your Self!<br /><br />Love your recent work as well!Colourful and full o' light as is the usual case... in Linnyland!<br /><br />Good Autumn Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-62390945635130404722011-09-24T22:43:29.852-04:002011-09-24T22:43:29.852-04:00Love this one Bruce! Congratulations on your award...Love this one Bruce! Congratulations on your award and your sale.Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-53698732426448205182011-09-18T11:26:02.854-04:002011-09-18T11:26:02.854-04:00Hi there Rolina!... A trip down memory Lane for su...Hi there Rolina!... A trip down memory Lane for sure... and a plein air adventure which brought together new artist friends... and a new realm of opportunity for me in the not so distant future!<br /><br />Thank you for visiting and for your kind compliments!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-47046627083584425362011-09-18T11:21:43.181-04:002011-09-18T11:21:43.181-04:00What a wonderful event that sounds (as was the tri...What a wonderful event that sounds (as was the trip down memory lane) - to receive such praise is wonderful indeed. And well-deserved, I must add!Rolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592222417825133023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-59355047621938927492011-09-15T07:02:33.266-04:002011-09-15T07:02:33.266-04:00Hi Allison!... Good to here from "You"! ...Hi Allison!... Good to here from "You"! How's it going in Guelph? Can't wait to share all the news when we are able!<br /><br />It is the whole deal Allison... and as one who has been raised in that environment along with "Me"... there is no need to elaborate on my feelings.<br /><br />It wasn't seeing ... a few faces Allison... it was a stream of familiar faces that I never thought that I would ever see again. It was my journey... on "rewind"!<br /><br />There weren't any awards in my mind... simply acknowledgement by ordinary people who share my love of the place... validation and a sense of belonging. Community - pure and simply stated!<br /><br />"I" love "You" dearly<br />As ALWAYS,<br />Dad<br />XXXXXOOOOOXXXXXBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-87551335910519968802011-09-15T06:52:37.880-04:002011-09-15T06:52:37.880-04:00Hi there Suzanne!... It is always a pleasure to be...Hi there Suzanne!... It is always a pleasure to be in contact with you Suzanne.You are always "upbeat"... and right on the money with your comments and views!<br /><br />I know that we share a common optimism about our gift of life... and our making art and sharing it. It is indeed refreshing... and spiritually uplifting to be in the presence of a kindred spirit.<br /><br />Yes... places and people that who satisfy our need for Truth... Harmony and Hope still do exist... and when "You" discover such a place... unspoiled and empowering to your soul... you should remain there... if only in spirit.<br /><br />The Thousand Islands remain the very core of my spiritual and artistic being. It isn't about reminiscing about..."the good ol' days"... it's about being "Home"... and it feels that for me still... after all of the years passed!<br /><br />Our cottage was named by my dear Mom..."Shangri-la"... and it remains to be that Utopian realm for "Me to this day"! This entire weekend... I was... "beside still waters... and my soul is indeed... restored."<br /><br />I am so happy to learn... that some of my own Peace and a sense of respite rubbed off in my post... and shared with "You" some of that Joy! <br /><br />Thanks for your kind words and interest Suzanne!<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-3770599574526484052011-09-14T22:14:44.796-04:002011-09-14T22:14:44.796-04:00A package deal experience! Looking forward to hea...A package deal experience! Looking forward to hearing more of the details! Neat that you reconnected with a few familiar faces! So proud of your awards! Richly deserved, and the cherry on top!!<br />Love you! xooxAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12887992515117626521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-58691470889805615562011-09-14T19:58:26.059-04:002011-09-14T19:58:26.059-04:00Bruce, what a wonderful post!! I felt as if I were...Bruce, what a wonderful post!! I felt as if I were there with you! and congratulations on your well deserved awards!! the paintings are just wonderful and knowing the facts surrounding their creation makes them all the more meaningful. what a wonderful function to attend and be part of. it sounds too good to be true! do people and places like this still exist in this harsh violent world. this visit was a nice respite, i so enjoyed it. thank you for sharing this experience and your beautiful work!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-4331858812719140922011-09-14T17:50:07.693-04:002011-09-14T17:50:07.693-04:00Hello there Karen... Was wonderin' about you K...Hello there Karen... Was wonderin' about you Kiddo! Missed seeing your posts!Glad to hear that the ankle is on the mend!<br /><br />The entire event was such an uplifting and enjoyable experience for all of us who were fortunate to attend! Can't wait for next year's event... I'll be on board for certain!<br /><br />Good Painting... and Speedy recovery Karen!<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-60818091739017120552011-09-14T17:12:02.163-04:002011-09-14T17:12:02.163-04:00I am not a bit surprised that you won first and se...I am not a bit surprised that you won first and second in the People's Choice! Beautiful paintings. I would love to have been there for the whole experience. Yours is the first blog I have gotten back into reading. I am just getting to my studio once in a while now to straighten up and take care of some business but the hobbling on this broken ankle takes a lot out of me. Hope to be back to normal soon!Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-27997052574776300062011-09-14T09:04:05.213-04:002011-09-14T09:04:05.213-04:00Hi there Sherry!... Nice to hear from you again!
...Hi there Sherry!... Nice to hear from you again!<br /><br />Thank you for your uplifting comments re: the two paintings. I don't believe that I stated that the term "artist" by my definition... was reserved for those alone who displayed unusual artistic talent. Passion and commitment to do one's best.... are my mantras.<br /><br />In the more accurate terms of the legegendary Canadian musical artist and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot:<br /><br />"We're all just painters passing through."... and I agree wholeheartedly with his take on creativity Sherry... and that my dear... includes..."You"! Just my opinion though!<br /><br />Good Painting and Writing!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-1222479943946164592011-09-14T08:46:12.038-04:002011-09-14T08:46:12.038-04:00Hi there Lisa!... Thanks for stopping by... and fo...Hi there Lisa!... Thanks for stopping by... and for your shared keen observations and kindly comments!<br /><br />It is most always my intent when painting... to try and record what I find interesting with how I feel about the subject. The combination of those two important elements, I feel will convey my reason for painting in an accurate, truthful fashion.<br /><br />The two will almost certainly as well, form a conduit for connection with the viewer. Why else do we paint... than to try to express our feelings? <br /><br />I very much enjoy both the written and painted contents of your very attractive site... and never come away without inspiration and knowledge. I am honoured that you would quote or use any portion of my blog! Thank you for the Link you created as well!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-61240645675505413232011-09-14T05:45:27.429-04:002011-09-14T05:45:27.429-04:00Love that you used the word "talent" her...Love that you used the word "talent" here, Bruce. I so strongly believe that an artist must have talent to be called an artist (and hence, why I don't use that honorific to refer to myself). I am tickled to know that one of your students from long ago has risen to the top in the art world. No surprise to me that two of your pieces were chosen as number one and number two. I love them both!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-29611501998567098522011-09-14T04:21:27.858-04:002011-09-14T04:21:27.858-04:00Congratulations! The awards are well deserved.
I t...Congratulations! The awards are well deserved.<br />I think your history and love for the place shines through in the paintings.<br /><br />I'd like to thank you for the comments that you left on my blog and for the inspiration that it gave me for the following post... a continuation of a tangent. I quoted part of the comment and linked at the start of the post, I hope that you don't mind.Lisa Le Quelenechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939073566444931704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-57523821564261378732011-09-13T20:22:25.418-04:002011-09-13T20:22:25.418-04:00Thanks Joan!... It was such a rewarding and produc...Thanks Joan!... It was such a rewarding and productive weekend for everyone involved!<br /><br />New friendships... new sites to paint... great food... great weather! Great to be painting... en plein air!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-21493626010226775772011-09-13T18:43:10.177-04:002011-09-13T18:43:10.177-04:00Congratulations Bruce, not a bit surprised that yo...Congratulations Bruce, not a bit surprised that you received these awards. You are truly gifted. Well done. <br /><br />all the best to you, <br />Joanjsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.com