tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post7554533561858326008..comments2024-03-26T05:19:03.402-04:00Comments on Journaling With Paint: Turkey's finally finished... but Thanksgiving remains!Bruce Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-70645278816994474682011-10-26T17:37:42.797-04:002011-10-26T17:37:42.797-04:00Hi there Sandra!... Welcome!Thank you for visiting...Hi there Sandra!... Welcome!Thank you for visiting! Glad that you enjoyed your first visit!<br /><br />Autumn here is truly beautiful beyond comapare... when measured in colour! The maple's crimsons... yellows and golds look raw friom the tube really. Sometimes so much so that they are intimidating!<br /><br />Good luck with the oils! They are very forgiving and yield a lovely feel when one uses them!<br /><br />Kook forward to more chats and sharings!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-53019431339064931422011-10-26T16:00:16.259-04:002011-10-26T16:00:16.259-04:00Hi Bruce.
Thank you so much for your lovely commen...Hi Bruce.<br />Thank you so much for your lovely comment which you left on my blog! I thought I would pop along and see what sort of art you do and I really like what I found! Such beautiful and autumnal scenes with all the colours I love!<br />I have just started using oils an quite honestly I think I have fallen in love with them! So, I will definitely be back :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-16460085410779756532011-10-26T06:53:49.088-04:002011-10-26T06:53:49.088-04:00Thanks Caroline!... Being able to "ramble abo...Thanks Caroline!... Being able to "ramble about"... painting whatever you find and enjoy in the outdoors... is for Me" the greatest pleasure.<br /><br />I always return home full of energy and a sense of renewal... an elixir/tonic of sorts to carry my spirit and energy to new levels.<br /><br />Mary's "wee painting" was the germ of what has now grown into a larger theme... or "Idea". Overthe past two days I have painted five more panels en plein air... of subjects witihin walking distance of the Gallery and our home in Hillsdale.<br /><br />Deb and I have decided to mount a show to open in the second week in November and run for two weeks entitled: "Friends and Neighbours".<br /><br />It just goes to prove... one doesn't have to look much further... "than the end of one's nose"... to find energy... and richness of subject matter.<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-34930708835133589932011-10-26T05:30:04.144-04:002011-10-26T05:30:04.144-04:00Hi Bruce, interesting to read that once the beauti...Hi Bruce, interesting to read that once the beautiful commission painting is completed and paid for by happy new owners you take off to capture the spirit of Mary in your lively wee painting of her home and all that it stood for. Paint on! and I think your November exhibition sounds very good, let us know how Mary's cottage gets on!Caroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-71372980986597698332011-10-24T21:38:29.693-04:002011-10-24T21:38:29.693-04:00Hi there Sue ...Nice of you to drop by. Your comme...Hi there Sue ...Nice of you to drop by. Your comments... as always reinforce my belief that people are the greatest blessings in anyone's life. "You" are one of those special people in my books!!<br /><br />Though we live in different parts of the world... we share common experiences... hopes and a desire to be remembered for having contributed during our lives.<br /><br />A smile and a sharing outlook is something that we all can offer. They go a long way towards making the world a better place.<br /><br />Glad that the Brownie photo reference struck a common chord! Didn't you think you had the world by the tail... when you hauled that puppy out! Second only perhaps... to hauling out that little yellow, blue or pink rectangular transistor radio on the beach! Sha-zam! HA HA!!<br /><br />Good Painting and Sketching Sue!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-46116531457045278502011-10-24T20:14:08.536-04:002011-10-24T20:14:08.536-04:00Hi Bruce,
Wonderful painting/tribute to Mary! I a...Hi Bruce,<br /><br />Wonderful painting/tribute to Mary! I admit I got a little teary, people like Mary are so special and are always missed. Loved the Brownie photos! Brings back memories.<br /><br />Best to you,<br /><br />Suesue grecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690530883362765747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-76538137323053846352011-10-24T20:01:21.433-04:002011-10-24T20:01:21.433-04:00Hi Samantha!... Welcome to my blog! Thank you ever...Hi Samantha!... Welcome to my blog! Thank you ever so much for your uplifting support of my work!<br /><br />It pleases "Me" greatly... that my two "voices" have equal interest and touch you!That is a very great compliment! Thank you!<br /><br />I do hope that you will return for future visits. I intend to mosey on over to see what you're up to 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-77363988084319672752011-10-24T16:28:01.823-04:002011-10-24T16:28:01.823-04:00Not only were you lucky to have known Mary, but sh...Not only were you lucky to have known Mary, but she was lucky to have known you as well. Your artistic abilities go way beyond the paint brush...your words and thoughts are so touching.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470017295477190739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-1561497388012331602011-10-24T07:09:04.874-04:002011-10-24T07:09:04.874-04:00Good Morning Sherry!... Thank "You"... f...Good Morning Sherry!... Thank "You"... for your kind words and for your visit!<br /><br />If my words about Mary touched "You"... then pay attention to these words directed in tribute to "You" alone!<br /><br />All the way along in our "connection" I have detected (in your own words)... a lack of esteem and fulfilment. However... in reading your comments posted on the sites of others... I get a very different "read" on Sherry.<br /><br />That Sherry... is sensitive... eloquent... compassionate and generous... beyond the norm. When I see her images of her "Self" and husband... I see a vibrant and very attractive... dare I use the word beautiful woman. I detect someone admirable!<br /><br />The image of "You" for those of us who care about "You" seems never to measure up against your own version... however we try to supoort a more positive one.<br /><br />A mirror and the Past only reveal back towards "You" Sherry. There isn't much any of us can do about either... that Time has had its hour.<br /><br />What does matter is what we do with the "Gift"... of the "Present". Isn't that strange? These words are synonyms!<br /><br />But ONLY... if one chooses to embrace the idea!<br /><br />Good Luck with that my Dear!<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-66107742373290016882011-10-24T06:32:24.433-04:002011-10-24T06:32:24.433-04:00Gorgeous paintings, Bruce. I must say that your w...Gorgeous paintings, Bruce. I must say that your words have touched me even more than the paintings. I hope one day someone will think of me as highly as you do Mary. She sounds wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-5787760248455457192011-10-23T19:17:58.659-04:002011-10-23T19:17:58.659-04:00Hi there Keith!... Thanks for your visit and kind ...Hi there Keith!... Thanks for your visit and kind words! <br /><br />We all miss Mary here in the village. Her pleasant and neighbourly spirit made her special in these dog-eat-dog times! I think of "Her" often!<br /><br />We will be having a show at the Gallery based solely upon Hillsdale sites in mid November. This wee painting will be one of the offerings. Hope that someone in her family buys it. I'm keeping my prices lower than usual for these small paintings... just to encourage locals to perhaps begin a collection.<br /><br />Good Painting Keith!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-27462312409544588592011-10-23T19:10:45.888-04:002011-10-23T19:10:45.888-04:00Hi there Helen!... Thanks for you visit and kind w...Hi there Helen!... Thanks for you visit and kind words!<br /><br />Mary's world was her home... and she kept it looking nice.It was always a place of welcome and she loved company... both young and old!<br /><br />Unfortunately... due to her rapidly declining health it was necessary for her to spend her final months in a respite program in Midland Hospital closeby. She seemed to sdjust to that change... as she did with all adversity in her life... with acceptance and without complaint!<br /><br />Your son must be an ardent outdoor type Helen. Judging from the weather in our area and what I read was in The Park during the past week... he would have certainly faced huge challenges staying comfortable.<br /><br />Have a great week yourself Helen!<br />Salut!... and Good Painting!<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-22317953377219794242011-10-23T18:32:45.157-04:002011-10-23T18:32:45.157-04:00Hi Bruce,
I'm sorry to hear that you have los...Hi Bruce,<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that you have lost a friend and such a local character. At least she will 'live on' in this painting for anyone who sees it and knew her.<br /><br />All the best,<br />KeithKeith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-81162663794999120762011-10-23T17:13:11.407-04:002011-10-23T17:13:11.407-04:00Looks like Mary had a warm and cosy place! The wea...Looks like Mary had a warm and cosy place! The weather doesn't look good with the branches and leaves blowing in all directions and still your painting is warm with life.<br />I'm happy to have read your post today Bruce. Thanks for letting us know something precious about Mary.<br />Have a good week,<br /><br />Helen<br />P.S I have a son who's camping in the Parc des Algonquins these days. I thought I'd tell you as I know you were there not long ago.Helen H Trachyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460338225744567908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-77421233635894996962011-10-23T16:14:33.268-04:002011-10-23T16:14:33.268-04:00Hi there Karen!... Thank "You" for recog...Hi there Karen!... Thank "You" for recognizing and acknowledging what I tried to capture!<br /><br />We share so many commonalities in our background... and our shared passion for what we do with our art.<br /><br />The blogging community is indeed a wonderful forum and conduit for sharing our ideas... thoughts and our art with fellow citizens of the blogging world!<br /><br />Thank "You" for our connection!<br /><br />Good Painting... and Sketching!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-82638210402302830222011-10-23T15:57:31.662-04:002011-10-23T15:57:31.662-04:00Hi Bruce, You have painted Mary's place with l...Hi Bruce, You have painted Mary's place with love and energy - I can feel her spirit coming from it! Yes, small towns do evoke a different feeling from what one finds in cities. In a way our blogging community has some of that same sharing sense of a small community and one of the reasons why I like it so much!Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-61579658389104124782011-10-23T10:49:50.488-04:002011-10-23T10:49:50.488-04:00Thank you Joan!... Your supportive and enthusiatic...Thank you Joan!... Your supportive and enthusiatic voice is always a treat to hear! I look forward very much to our connections and visits back n' forth!<br /><br />I agree! Somewhere... "Out there" in The Universe... Mary's spirit continues on, I'm certain! It certainly does still... for many citizens... her family and friends here in Hillsdale... and in my heart today!<br /><br />The wee painting tribute will likely pass the story along in some small way... even apres-moi! HA HA!!!<br /><br />Who knows????<br /><br />Good Painting! <br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-78148376895143582332011-10-23T10:43:40.354-04:002011-10-23T10:43:40.354-04:00Thank you Susan... For stopping by and for your ki...Thank you Susan... For stopping by and for your kind and sensitive comments!<br /><br />The village... rather than "I" alone have lost a character... an old friend. <br /><br />The village makeup is of "the old guard"... those who were born and raised here and in the area... and the "newbies" like ourselves... who chose to make Hillsdale our home and place of business in our case.<br /><br />Things are a-changing here in Hillsdale... as they must everywhere... and in each of our lives.<br /><br />One does feel a sense of loss in such a small community however... because it's so obvious and unavoidable not to know... or feel. The price one pays for living in small places... a minor price to pay really!<br /><br />Autumn tends to amplify these feelings... for "Me" at least!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your sentiments!<br /><br />Good Painting! <br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-50411618164593089912011-10-23T10:36:24.615-04:002011-10-23T10:36:24.615-04:00Oh, yes Bruce, a wonderful tribute to Mary. I am ...Oh, yes Bruce, a wonderful tribute to Mary. I am sure in some way on some level unkown to us, she witnessed your homage to her memory.<br /><br />All the best to you, <br />Joanjsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-39274111396629106242011-10-23T10:14:29.715-04:002011-10-23T10:14:29.715-04:00Lovely work full of warm color. A wonderful tribut...Lovely work full of warm color. A wonderful tribute to your lost friend. My condolences.Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.com