tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post6944308657260677908..comments2024-03-22T09:15:44.845-07:00Comments on Brenda Swenson: Don't Give Up!Brenda Swensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-84314976735198143922016-01-23T08:24:20.960-08:002016-01-23T08:24:20.960-08:00Barbara, Illness makes it hard to find energy. Gla...Barbara, Illness makes it hard to find energy. Glad you're feeling better. You might find this post helpful to add some fuel to your creative fire... <br />http://brendaswenson.blogspot.com/2015/10/hope-deferred-makes-heart-sick.html?m=0<br />Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-85796354403380109532016-01-23T03:29:34.730-08:002016-01-23T03:29:34.730-08:00Just been reading through some of your previous po...Just been reading through some of your previous posts, giving so much useful information. After your report on the Stillman & Birn Beta journal I bought one, and found it great having such thick paper, but unfortunately due to illness and loss of enthusiasm I haven't used it for ages, so I'll bring it back out and see how I get on. I do wish I lived near you to join your art class.Barbara Lilian in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798063785447224950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-47368466021054418182014-08-21T08:45:03.777-07:002014-08-21T08:45:03.777-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396433263959430668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-66312362146641981692014-08-20T10:21:39.468-07:002014-08-20T10:21:39.468-07:00Wes, You're so right. It's hard to share o...Wes, You're so right. It's hard to share our flops, so we trick with the good ones. It's the flops that teach us. My best sketches and paintings are the ones I've had to paint my way out of...that's when I learn.Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-15812019475131363912014-08-20T10:18:52.473-07:002014-08-20T10:18:52.473-07:00Thanks for your comments. I love metal! Something ...Thanks for your comments. I love metal! Something about the textures in trains, tractors, and machinery! <br />Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-66128646712395522402014-08-20T09:21:35.644-07:002014-08-20T09:21:35.644-07:00What a great tip!!! I have this same dilemma with...What a great tip!!! I have this same dilemma with sketches I am not cracked about in my sketch book. Will definitely try it! Kim Minichiellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224439473665332554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-43326553309651835112014-08-20T04:39:48.011-07:002014-08-20T04:39:48.011-07:00By the way, our shared love for old trucks can now...By the way, our shared love for old trucks can now also be extended to include old locomotives as well. I love Charlie train.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-4964366792273010452014-08-20T04:37:43.064-07:002014-08-20T04:37:43.064-07:00Brenda, this is sage advice especially since the p...Brenda, this is sage advice especially since the perception of repeatedly posting awesome work makes it look like we never have a bad day :) here is definitely some value in letting your body rechargeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-43201741943043982832014-02-02T05:55:56.290-08:002014-02-02T05:55:56.290-08:00Sharon, I know what you mean! I get nervous about ...Sharon, I know what you mean! I get nervous about starting a new book, too. It feels like I'm entering into a new friendship. To help me get going I start on the second page. I'll go back to the first page later. I also get sad to finish a book...coming to the end of a journey.Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-9120086836628534872014-02-01T18:24:16.508-08:002014-02-01T18:24:16.508-08:00I think I shall be painting a few pages tonight!!....I think I shall be painting a few pages tonight!!. That is in my old journal. I did purchase 2 Stillman & Birn beta series sketchbooks after reading about them through you.. I love the paper and am trying to get up the nerve to use them. It will happen.....Wildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-24727183667262291882014-01-25T12:50:29.273-08:002014-01-25T12:50:29.273-08:00I can see you feel the same way about a bombed ske...I can see you feel the same way about a bombed sketch...we don't want to see it again! Give it a try and let me know how you like it. Happy Sketching!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-67565492774497687062014-01-25T06:59:39.134-08:002014-01-25T06:59:39.134-08:00This is a great idea. When I make mistakes in my ...This is a great idea. When I make mistakes in my painting, I don't tear the pages off my sketchbook. I glue both pages together using a glue roller tape (like those white-out rollesr, only this one is with glue - so it's flat, no bulges). By gluing, I don't need to see those pages anymore, but they become 'wasted' pages. By gesso-ing, you actually don't waste anything. So, that's really cool. I'm off to buy a jar of gesso. :)purple yam cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458964119091784475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-87406373905378455142014-01-23T08:14:29.192-08:002014-01-23T08:14:29.192-08:00would you mind posting the link titled last day? I...would you mind posting the link titled last day? I don't recall a post with that title. thank you!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-28891592979042089382014-01-22T22:28:38.561-08:002014-01-22T22:28:38.561-08:00Thank you for the encouragement to try new ideas.
...Thank you for the encouragement to try new ideas.<br />Is there something wrong with the post marked "Last Day!" It opens up as just words and symbols.<br />Enjoy and learn from your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-20347308954933457952014-01-21T16:01:29.159-08:002014-01-21T16:01:29.159-08:00...I never tire of hearing those words! Thank you!......I never tire of hearing those words! Thank you!!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-47019451204992709322014-01-21T16:00:27.628-08:002014-01-21T16:00:27.628-08:00I have short teaching videos on YouTube. My channe...I have short teaching videos on YouTube. My channel is Brenda Swenson WatercolorsBrenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-28348915305304166832014-01-21T15:58:40.907-08:002014-01-21T15:58:40.907-08:00No I didn't paint it...I don't usually get...No I didn't paint it...I don't usually get paint on my clothes unless it's an accident ;)Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-44333972546404358582014-01-21T12:04:43.964-08:002014-01-21T12:04:43.964-08:00What a brilliant solution to the problem. I love ...What a brilliant solution to the problem. I love it! You are a constant source of inspiration...thanks so much for posting your artistic journey with us. Lapping it all up with a big spoon.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283183125596019267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-20691110118635626612014-01-17T21:30:34.234-08:002014-01-17T21:30:34.234-08:00I just heard one of your comments. I started keep...I just heard one of your comments. I started keeping illustrated journals after watching a short film by Cehap Joe when he was just getting started. he offered a set of 5 short videos to show what he did and what his shop was like. That's before it and he got huge.akartisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887285432634127252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-7487725588026016462014-01-17T21:28:54.382-08:002014-01-17T21:28:54.382-08:00I just watched your interview with Danny. Did you...I just watched your interview with Danny. Did you make the fabric that your top os made of? It looks like something you would have painted it.akartisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887285432634127252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-51358314306204032192014-01-14T06:42:53.384-08:002014-01-14T06:42:53.384-08:00that's what I want to hear!that's what I want to hear!Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-9571711474119353262014-01-14T06:42:02.116-08:002014-01-14T06:42:02.116-08:00Thanks for the info. I've sketch with Don befo...Thanks for the info. I've sketch with Don before but wasn't aware he pioneered Watercolor with gesso.Brenda Swensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209414092057484378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-30433876167952841682014-01-14T02:25:46.030-08:002014-01-14T02:25:46.030-08:00Thank you, Brenda. I will work on this not giving ...Thank you, Brenda. I will work on this not giving up...continuing, developing, expanding...Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-63354496850060261532014-01-14T01:47:43.089-08:002014-01-14T01:47:43.089-08:00A beautiful painting in the end and a great new te...A beautiful painting in the end and a great new technique. Thank you! Celia Blancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669218214678136163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567821773752027156.post-69586197518819703732014-01-13T22:07:20.929-08:002014-01-13T22:07:20.929-08:00Great post, Brenda. Thanks!Great post, Brenda. Thanks!Karen Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219465750662732796noreply@blogger.com