tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post176776172266011187..comments2024-03-26T05:19:03.402-04:00Comments on Journaling With Paint: Child's PlayBruce Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-29588676780976406982014-01-07T11:01:28.911-05:002014-01-07T11:01:28.911-05:00Good morning Caroline!... You're right on the ...Good morning Caroline!... You're right on the money with your observations and your understanding of my underlying motives for creating "Frank."<br /><br />The best way to maintain a tradition is the break the mold each year... and to manufacture/create an entirely new one... updating it each year as it moves along. I'm certain that my creative "children" will understand that this should occur... and they are each at liberty to use it as they may while it is in their home... then pass it along.<br /><br />Nice to hear of your "gifting" as well. Each of us can find a way to create lasting traditions for our loved ones!<br /><br />Happy New Year... and Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-81197037927424683182014-01-07T10:24:34.801-05:002014-01-07T10:24:34.801-05:00Bruce, that snowman is wearing your jacket and cap...Bruce, that snowman is wearing your jacket and cap! is it you in disguise! I think it is a lovely idea to have a painting of yours for your family at Christmas. I remember many years ago sending my aunt an embroidery which I sat making for many months, now it is good to hear she still takes it out for show each Christmas! Happy New Year and keep warm during this very cold weather.Caroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-1928823205540652732014-01-06T06:45:22.748-05:002014-01-06T06:45:22.748-05:00Dear Friend Sherry!... I am indeed honoured that y...Dear Friend Sherry!... I am indeed honoured that you enjoyed receiving the card and will offer it a place of honour in your home. So too... should your lovely card of this Christmas enjoy the same honour. I will do the same here with my treasured copy!<br /><br />I hope too , that you will read and re-read my thoughts penned to "You" on the interior of the card. Those are as important as the images on the envelope and card facre Sherry.<br /><br />Make being proud of your achievements and efforts be one of your resolutions for 2014. Don't always "harp" and focus on the small weaknesses... which by the way are present in every artist's work. Don't comapre yourself so much to others. Celebrate your wonderful Self! That would greatly please me!<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-38275398261047748022014-01-06T06:38:36.699-05:002014-01-06T06:38:36.699-05:00Good morning Keith!... Thanks for dropping by!
I ...Good morning Keith!... Thanks for dropping by!<br /><br />I fully intend to direct my work this year using the criteria of fun as the "tip on my javelin." The absolute freedom that I enjoyed during the creation of "Frank" (that will be the Snow man's moniker)... made me ever more aware of the absolute necessity of having fun in one's work.<br /><br />You're right in saying as well... that "Frank"... could just as well be Bruce... my first real "selfie".... HA HA!!... but perhaps not my last. That might be a new... and "fun" project too! Stay tuned... HAHA!!!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />Bruce<br /><br />PS "Frank" will join Allison and Joan, her Mom to celebrate Christmas, 2014. That was decided during our lovely post-Christmas get together here in Rockport yesterday. She has always been a "rock" for me in my creative pursuits!Bruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-36804352955881288122014-01-06T05:43:56.408-05:002014-01-06T05:43:56.408-05:00Hi Bruce,
Wanted to let you know that your gorgeo...Hi Bruce,<br /><br />Wanted to let you know that your gorgeous Christmas card arrived on Saturday, 1/3/14. I love it and it is going up on my wall, as is the envelope! I meant to let you know on Saturday but mail came late and I forgot when I was on-line yesterday morning. It is beautiful!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-5048812006545841292014-01-06T04:47:50.697-05:002014-01-06T04:47:50.697-05:00Hi Bruce, great idea to start the year with a bit ...Hi Bruce, great idea to start the year with a bit of fun. Looking at the snowman's cap and jacket made me chuckle: it occurred to me that this could be a self-portrait if you tried painting outdoors in the weather you've been having! Brrrrrrr!<br /><br />Keep warm,<br />KeithKeith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-8836444487464869862014-01-05T17:37:23.512-05:002014-01-05T17:37:23.512-05:00Good evening Dean!... Thank you for your ever kind...Good evening Dean!... Thank you for your ever kind support and words Dean. "You"... are one of those very special Friends who I admire greatly not only for their obvious abilities and passion for making art... but as well for their generous spirit and sense of humanity!<br /><br />Much Peace and Rich blessings in 2014 Dean!<br /><br />Good painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-16981150526210969192014-01-05T16:26:37.180-05:002014-01-05T16:26:37.180-05:00Love your snowman, Bruce! Enjoyed watching him for...Love your snowman, Bruce! Enjoyed watching him form under your skillful brush.<br />Mr F. Edwards was my inspiration to get back into oil painting when I came across him at Wet Canvas around 2006.<br />All of your posts are a treasure trove of thought and feelings, Bruce.<br />Happy New Year to you, Deb, and the kids.!Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-49736229281861724452014-01-05T06:41:04.099-05:002014-01-05T06:41:04.099-05:00Good morning Sweet Heart!... What a lovely wake up...Good morning Sweet Heart!... What a lovely wake up gift to discover during my "Operation Sunrise" ritual this morning! Deb and I are anxious and excited... ready to share time together later today! <br /><br />Each element in your comments harkens my heart back to a precious time when we carried out such simple pleasures together..., things like our ritual morning "double-double-special-specials"... "snuggles" together on the rug gleefully watching Mr Rogers... Hammy Hamster... Blustery Days and the Friendly Giant.... TOGETHER! Those precious memories that we made ... when "We" were young (er) have sustained "Me" throughout some very dark moments in my life. I love you and Andrew dearly... for helping me to create such everlastiong magic!<br /><br />Cocoa on the woodstove! What a marvellous idea! Let's do it... and a big "shin-warmer" will go along nicely with that! Purely pioneer style! HA HA!!<br /><br />Let's plot the Snow man's journey... to commence in 2014 together! A great idea!<br /><br />Deb and I look forward anxiously to your arrival this afternoon!<br /><br />Safe drive!<br />All my love ... ALWAYS!<br />Dad<br />XXXXXOOOOOXXXXXBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-45441216222324721892014-01-04T19:39:59.993-05:002014-01-04T19:39:59.993-05:00LOVE snowmen in general, but this guy is extra spe...LOVE snowmen in general, but this guy is extra special! His has a pretty fluid stance of a painter, not stiff or icy at all. I love the idea of passing him around -- I call dibs on next year! And I hope that Xmas 2014 will bring us a chance to actually build one, and to return inside for a warm meal and cup of hot cocoa made on a stove...that works because there is power! Although we could probably do both on your trusty wood stove, Dad! Pioneer style!<br />I think he also needs a name. Maybe Frank? <br />Love Allie xoxoxoAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12887992515117626521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-28931779849874430102014-01-02T05:41:11.953-05:002014-01-02T05:41:11.953-05:00Good morning Sherry!... Thanks for making your fir...Good morning Sherry!... Thanks for making your first New Year's appearance and for your enthusiasm abour my newest piece.<br /><br />The whole purpose for doing the piece was jusy to play... to have some unguided fun... the kind of fun that we all enjoyed as children... living in a land and time that ran on its own time and had no rules to be followed. Shinny and road hockey was played with no referee or adult supervision. No time out was spent in the penalty box... anyone could play... no matter their skill. The game lasted for as long as everyone wanted to play...and the score was forgotten before we reached home. The sole purpose was out door play... with friends.<br /><br />This "snow" artist indeed loves what he does... and does what he loves... mainly because he loves and needs out door time and a brush in his hand to be happy.<br /><br />Tonight, he is wishing on his Christmas Star that 2014 is a year of adventure and Good Painting for himself and Friends like you Sherry!<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-17936555904135424082014-01-02T05:26:12.333-05:002014-01-02T05:26:12.333-05:00What a great tradition to start, Bruce!! This is ...What a great tradition to start, Bruce!! This is just such a fun piece and proves to me that you are indeed a snowman (with all your plein aire jaunts); after all, he IS wearing your coat and hat...Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-60888171809597434392014-01-01T22:01:53.435-05:002014-01-01T22:01:53.435-05:00Hi there Mary!... Wouldn't the world be a love...Hi there Mary!... Wouldn't the world be a lovelier... safer... more honest place if "children" led the way for us???<br /><br />Imagine! .... "Snowball wars... followed up by a round of hot steaming hot chocolate... blended with joy and laughter! HA HA!! <br /><br />Thank you for your encouraging presence and words Mary! Know that my nprayers are with you!<br /><br />Rich blessings... Health and Happiness in 2014!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013724465609653382.post-78790571273159219932014-01-01T20:33:56.113-05:002014-01-01T20:33:56.113-05:00love the story, the sentiment, the idea….. and the...love the story, the sentiment, the idea….. and the painting is full of subtle, sparkling strokes of color and light.<br />Happy New Year, friend.<br /><br />Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.com