tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post685100265465694490..comments2024-03-26T05:19:03.402-04:00Comments on Journaling With Paint: Inspiration... From Perspiration!Bruce Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-69592261770312027522012-05-21T17:54:00.060-04:002012-05-21T17:54:00.060-04:00Hi there Jeffrey!... Thanks for the newsy visit an...Hi there Jeffrey!... Thanks for the newsy visit and the compliments!<br /><br />Those wee goldfinches are like chickadees... a joy to behold... but a real challenge to catch in one spot long enough to photograph them! HA HA!! I love their cheery voices and exuberant nature!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-19303379934299075952012-05-21T15:42:18.704-04:002012-05-21T15:42:18.704-04:00Congrates on the sale Bruce and thanks for the lov...Congrates on the sale Bruce and thanks for the lovely tour, wonderful. Got quite close to a female Goldfinch the other day high on a hill above Trial Island Light...no photo though =:-/<br /><br />JeffreyJeffrey J. Boron https://www.blogger.com/profile/03911857227885778381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-31131707916175715252012-05-20T11:46:53.325-04:002012-05-20T11:46:53.325-04:00Hi there Dean!... Thanks for dropping by... and fo...Hi there Dean!... Thanks for dropping by... and for as always... leaving a copious dose of encouragement!<br /><br />Rockport has a plethora of inspiration... scarcely a stone's throw from our home and the studio.<br /><br />I painted from our front lawn yesterday and sold the piece right from the easel to visitors. Lots of visitors from all over Canada and the world at large! A promising sign of things to come I believe! Fingers crossed!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-10413592189339503982012-05-20T08:28:26.809-04:002012-05-20T08:28:26.809-04:00I love your description of the delicious anticipat...I love your description of the delicious anticipation of future paintings spread before you, Bruce! And how you can't wait to dive in! :) It's enough to inspire me also!<br /><br />Glad you've got the gallery up and running.<br />Loved your comments about the birds.<br />I really like your panoramic "Silence...Is Indeed Golden".Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-84181761403615974562012-05-18T20:39:47.689-04:002012-05-18T20:39:47.689-04:00Hi there Lisa!... Thank you for dropping by and fo...Hi there Lisa!... Thank you for dropping by and for sharing your plaintiff bird stories!<br /><br />We have Northern Tree Sparrows nesting in the garden and today a cedar waxwing appeared. Stayed a long while after hitting the window. I placed him on a branch and petted his head while he got over his concussive state. Got some great pix which I'll share next post!<br /><br />" A bird songs only... because he has a voice."<br />-Maya Angelou<br /><br />And aren't we blessed to have any of them nearby in our lives!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-13318690638380702672012-05-18T20:34:18.814-04:002012-05-18T20:34:18.814-04:00Hi there John!... Thanks for the supportive commen...Hi there John!... Thanks for the supportive comments!<br /><br />When gardens and grounds get away on you... you pay BIG time in order to retrieve them! IT has been a lot of hard work... but finally there's an end in sight and the grounds do look lovely! Ready for the tour and summer! Back to the easel!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-22345131601025978302012-05-18T20:31:08.029-04:002012-05-18T20:31:08.029-04:00Hi there Sherry!... Sorry to hear about your hummi...Hi there Sherry!... Sorry to hear about your hummingbird blues! Plant some very red bush or fragrant flowers nearby your feeder and voila! They will come for sure!<br /><br />We dreamers all have those log cabin thoughts Sherry! Perhaps it is more the association with isolation... solitude and peace. We have both found ours here in Rockport for certain. We are livin' the dream I'll tell you!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-19658458406864132022012-05-18T20:26:16.848-04:002012-05-18T20:26:16.848-04:00HI there Keith!... Thanks for visiting and for you...HI there Keith!... Thanks for visiting and for your supportive words!<br /><br />You're right on the $$$ about getting the work in the right order. I'll get back to my "play" tomorrow! HA HA!!! Can't wait... I have really missed it!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-72552488368279707792012-05-18T20:23:51.963-04:002012-05-18T20:23:51.963-04:00Hi there Linny!... Seems that water brings on insp...Hi there Linny!... Seems that water brings on inspiration for us all... doesn't it Linny!<br /><br />We often take that fact for granted... but painting near water really does amplify inspiration and stirs the creative juices!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and for your encouragement Linny!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-41052367248014837242012-05-18T20:21:02.156-04:002012-05-18T20:21:02.156-04:00Hi Suz!... How glad I am to hear your voice again....Hi Suz!... How glad I am to hear your voice again... and to be connected! "I" have much missed "You" as well my Friend!<br /><br />I will drop you an email right after the weekend to catch up and talk more freely!<br /><br />I am so delighted ... and relieved to hear from you!<br /><br />Good Painting!... and MUCH Peace!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-10382983660373088212012-05-18T20:18:03.612-04:002012-05-18T20:18:03.612-04:00Hi there Highland Lass!... Thanks for stopping by ...Hi there Highland Lass!... Thanks for stopping by and for the encouraging comment!<br /><br />We are gradually getting our house... gallery and gardens in order. Takes time! Back to the (outdoor) easel tomorrow! Can't wait!<br /><br />Stay tuned!...<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-29625980072724370542012-05-18T20:15:44.290-04:002012-05-18T20:15:44.290-04:00Hi Phil!... Thanks for dropping by and for adding ...Hi Phil!... Thanks for dropping by and for adding your sentiments regarding inspiration! Now that your new home is "99% completed"... you can paint your clouds!<br /><br />I start back to my painting tomorrow during the studio tour... demoing while folks come by. Already got my spot picked... right across the street!<br /><br />Stay tuned!...<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-54018875042202791052012-05-18T12:29:36.718-04:002012-05-18T12:29:36.718-04:00Good omens of great things to come. I'd love t...Good omens of great things to come. I'd love to have hummingbirds at my feeders but it's sparrow chatterings all the way here interrupted by a comedy blackbird's trilling.<br /><br />Wishing you every success on your gallery opening. Best wishes.Lisa Le Quelenechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939073566444931704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-8058549232673388382012-05-18T12:27:17.059-04:002012-05-18T12:27:17.059-04:00The Gallery's looking good Bruce and the early...The Gallery's looking good Bruce and the early sales must surely be a sign of things to come. I hope so. Like you, groundsmanship is keeping me from my easel (it's that time of year) but not for much longer. ;-)John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-55278761684888596172012-05-18T06:16:20.705-04:002012-05-18T06:16:20.705-04:00My hummingbird feeder is similar to yours, however...My hummingbird feeder is similar to yours, however, I've seen nary a humming bird at it since we've put it up. Our first year to have one and it is a bust. Alas. Your photos are just gorgeous, Bruce, and I'd so love to visit this area. I am in deep want of that log cabin. Sigh...<br /><br />Life is good, yes?Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-79706830256356733032012-05-18T04:56:35.468-04:002012-05-18T04:56:35.468-04:00Good Morning Bruce from a sunny but unseasonably c...Good Morning Bruce from a sunny but unseasonably cold Scotland. Sounds like a great start to the Rockport Adventure!<br /><br />I'm sure it's best to put the work into getting things straight now. Then you can enjoy the rest of the summer without so much pressure.<br /><br />Hope things continue as they've started,<br /><br />KeithKeith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-17191424823823706952012-05-17T21:46:23.103-04:002012-05-17T21:46:23.103-04:00I'm inspired looking at your photos of Rockpor...I'm inspired looking at your photos of Rockport!! <br />Looks great, Bruce and Deb...and happy painting to you, too!Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-48465152765892349552012-05-17T20:32:39.861-04:002012-05-17T20:32:39.861-04:00congratulations on all fronts! the weight loss as ...congratulations on all fronts! the weight loss as well! lovely photos, can't wait to see them painted. missed you my friend.suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-14049206569619985432012-05-17T20:07:54.942-04:002012-05-17T20:07:54.942-04:00Congratulations on the sale of 'Silence ... is...Congratulations on the sale of 'Silence ... is indeed golden' Sounds like you are both settling in very well and looking very organised. It is good to hear all of your latest news as you settle into the lovely place.Caroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-55830261779163181522012-05-17T17:39:35.262-04:002012-05-17T17:39:35.262-04:00Welcome Deb and Bruce! I painted some flat stratoc...Welcome Deb and Bruce! I painted some flat stratocumulus this afternoon. As you wrote, inspiration comes with the attempt to work. I didn't feel like chain sawing wood for next winter...The Art of Phil Chadwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100281940213651166noreply@blogger.com