tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post4838205601852494192..comments2024-03-22T09:15:44.845-07:00Comments on Brenda Swenson: Life Began at the End of My Comfort ZoneBrenda Swensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-65739463021108570262017-04-01T10:35:42.222-07:002017-04-01T10:35:42.222-07:00Thanks for your comment. I also hope our paths cro...Thanks for your comment. I also hope our paths cross one day. We are the...hopeful, hard working, successful and strong ones. <br />Hugs!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-10481568187798539492017-04-01T08:21:15.677-07:002017-04-01T08:21:15.677-07:00Wow, wonderful story Brenda. My watercolour story ...Wow, wonderful story Brenda. My watercolour story started the same way...it is an amazing coincidence. (Jobless, divorced, single mum and in a foreign country). Hope to share it with you one day in your workshop. I admire your work.www.tribalmystic.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046844309299336701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-26462366729208354122016-09-24T17:20:49.338-07:002016-09-24T17:20:49.338-07:00Deborah, To answer your question, my dad offered m...Deborah, To answer your question, my dad offered me a job. Pasadena was far from everything I knew... Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-68220011016625649042016-09-24T13:16:54.701-07:002016-09-24T13:16:54.701-07:00I live the world of second chapters and those not ...I live the world of second chapters and those not afraid to step across their pages. What an inspiration. I know someday there will be a girl I share your story with because she will need to know that it is pissible, that someone else did it. What was it your dad offered? Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399778612730674599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-47142006632729492232016-08-10T19:49:50.245-07:002016-08-10T19:49:50.245-07:00Wonderful! Looking forward to sharing the creative...Wonderful! Looking forward to sharing the creative journey with you.Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-15266252425775634332016-08-10T12:52:49.332-07:002016-08-10T12:52:49.332-07:00This is my first time to read your blog. You have ...This is my first time to read your blog. You have caught my attention this day! I retired from working, at a wonderful job, but it was time. This is my first day "off" and new freedom is ahead. Your story is encouraging and uplifting! Thank you for sharing. I'll be back and I'll be painting along with you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-66584261350345502732016-07-25T21:32:25.350-07:002016-07-25T21:32:25.350-07:00Barbara, Thanks for the nice comment. The software...Barbara, Thanks for the nice comment. The software came with my mac computer, iMovie Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-62488631921543304632016-07-25T21:15:23.054-07:002016-07-25T21:15:23.054-07:00Brenda, Thanks for sharing your energy and images....Brenda, Thanks for sharing your energy and images. Watercolor is my passion as well and I'm hoping to deepen my plein air skills during an upcoming driving trip to Alaska. <br />Your YouTube slide shows are delightful. May I ask which software you use to create the layers of photos, with music? <br />Thanks so much for inspiring us, earlier on our watercolor journey.<br />Barbara McGuireBarbara McGuirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-2132901664362931482016-07-14T18:25:27.079-07:002016-07-14T18:25:27.079-07:00Anita, Thank you for the nice words! ~HugsAnita, Thank you for the nice words! ~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-13692685633237856442016-07-14T14:36:38.482-07:002016-07-14T14:36:38.482-07:00Thanks for sharing your amazing story Brenda!! So...Thanks for sharing your amazing story Brenda!! So glad you rediscovered art - your calling!! <br />Noticed you worked in a coffee shop for a while - beginning of your 'love-affair'? :) <br />You and your art are so inspiring - lately I find myself wondering... "I wonder how Brenda would tackle this" when facing a watercolour challenge... love your books... and virtual workshops... hope to take one in person sometime! <br />Blessings, AnitaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307959537459408258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-46706649339463669812016-07-14T13:50:58.585-07:002016-07-14T13:50:58.585-07:00Hi Mari, here's a link with details.
http://fr...Hi Mari, here's a link with details.<br />http://frenchescapade.com/trips-painting-spain.html#brendaBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-57911449219878188162016-07-10T08:09:41.540-07:002016-07-10T08:09:41.540-07:00Karla, Thank you for the heart felt words. ~HugsKarla, Thank you for the heart felt words. ~HugsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-3081085591931850292016-07-09T23:07:18.043-07:002016-07-09T23:07:18.043-07:00In the years I have known you the thing I love the...In the years I have known you the thing I love the most about you is your passion. I see it in your work, your teaching and mostly in your life and family. I'm so glad to have met you. Thank you for sharing your story. Love, KarlaKarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400301885007134942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-29443451224253462972016-07-09T07:27:10.363-07:002016-07-09T07:27:10.363-07:00Thank you Claire!Thank you Claire!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-35434043335832236872016-07-09T07:26:37.102-07:002016-07-09T07:26:37.102-07:00Thanks Sandy!Thanks Sandy!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-66262189103129317032016-07-09T04:57:13.997-07:002016-07-09T04:57:13.997-07:00Thank you to share your story. I love you .My Teac...Thank you to share your story. I love you .My Teacher Brenda. ♡ :)<br />You Inspired Me. Love.<br />Best Regards,<br />T.Wongsiri.<br />(Pat) TWongsiri https://www.blogger.com/profile/09529954059801733653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-285141756770686552016-07-08T23:49:27.013-07:002016-07-08T23:49:27.013-07:00I would love tout follow à workshop with you !I would love tout follow à workshop with you !CLAIRE DESCAMPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162129656991349185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-50995984665490248162016-07-08T16:19:59.166-07:002016-07-08T16:19:59.166-07:00wow, Brenda, this makes me weepy, happy, blessed, ...wow, Brenda, this makes me weepy, happy, blessed, grateful, and truly happy for you and how you have overcome and become more than a conqueror. bless you my sisterSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656436028318985659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-48574421241822183612016-07-08T15:27:25.238-07:002016-07-08T15:27:25.238-07:00Your words mean a lot to me. It's nice when f...Your words mean a lot to me. It's nice when friends encourage and inspire us. Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-86328119848225272482016-07-08T14:21:17.997-07:002016-07-08T14:21:17.997-07:00How wonderful to learn more of your back story, Br...How wonderful to learn more of your back story, Brenda. I so appreciate your willingness to open up and share your life experiences with your followers. It's encouraging to realize that you overcame obstacles and took risks to reach the place you are. Sometimes we can falsely believe that those whose talent we admire are simply charmed, or have breaks that we don't. I'm so blessed to rejoice with you at how your past has been a stepping stone to the lovely adventures in painting and teaching you now so obviously enjoy. You are a wonderful teacher and example to me. :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742105802768625523noreply@blogger.com