tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post1125416768921490813..comments2008-10-16T22:41:52.838-04:00sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-46710604277363120262008-10-16T22:41:00.000-04:002008-10-16T22:41:00.000-04:00happy belated birthday suki! wow, i leave for a couple of weeks and just look at how productive you are. It just shows you how each day can be full whether you are on holidays, or whether you are at home.<BR/><BR/>i am back now, yes - and I am entranced by your lovely picture now heading your blog. Beautiful. As were your pictures of the hydrangeas ... p.s. I love the creative work you've done here with your eyes closed. My favorite drawings so far!Honourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370629307564806889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-31014672870039236732008-10-12T08:05:00.000-04:002008-10-12T08:05:00.000-04:00rowena, it is an interesting idea. Somehting to loosen up the other side of the brain.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Marianne. Special I'm not sure, but not of the majority is true.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-9965839977609714502008-10-11T12:22:00.000-04:002008-10-11T12:22:00.000-04:00Interesting Suki!<BR/>Nice that you are left handed, left handed people are special and have a creative spirit!<BR/>I haven´t read the book.<BR/>I go crazy of all the books I want to read but can`t........<BR/><BR/>hug &gt;M&lt;mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09285970503295829713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-65610177799469126922008-10-10T09:58:00.000-04:002008-10-10T09:58:00.000-04:00What an intriguing idea.Rowenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07146077261663557342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-8789797948274461362008-10-10T07:55:00.000-04:002008-10-10T07:55:00.000-04:00Cindy, hard to know where our fears and reluctances come from and maybe it doesnt matter in a sense. But what matters is being present in the present moment, accepting who we are at the same time as we explore new aspects of self via in this case of us creative types, via our creativity. I do something, I see what happens is my motto.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-24345863795827868542008-10-10T07:53:00.000-04:002008-10-10T07:53:00.000-04:00Welcome Ben. I think you are right that the abstract can express perhaps more of our feelings and insides than the representational (which maybe covers over the feelings). the abstract expressionist knew this I think. Their work so often emotion filled.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-2454378952948787602008-10-10T07:51:00.000-04:002008-10-10T07:51:00.000-04:00Kim thanks for your empathy re: bee sting, course after a bit the sting went away but just seemed odd that it was my left hand again.<BR/><BR/>And re; taking mom to Dr. Is part of it, re: mom, that she walks soooooo slowly and I am impatient and also worried she may topple. I find it interesting that it is so tiring to care for her. Esp as she does a lot of her self care for herself.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-73455509120273379832008-10-10T02:48:00.000-04:002008-10-10T02:48:00.000-04:00sukipoet -- love this work, and the conversation that it provoked. I'll have to check out this book on Amazon. Maybe if I get brave, I'll try some of this non-dominant drawing myself. Drawing is very scary for me (for reasons unknown), but maybe this will loosen me up a bit. Thanks for the suggestion -- and the great art work!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885651740515402012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-1861227282057192602008-10-09T19:12:00.000-04:002008-10-09T19:12:00.000-04:00great post. i will definitely try my hands on the book now.<BR/>there are times when i believe that abstract ramblings (be it through words or painting) are a more realistic expression of self.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00723952918523398481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-18263035901469477702008-10-09T18:06:00.000-04:002008-10-09T18:06:00.000-04:00Suki, NO! Not a bee sting! That is awful. I am not sure what it means...you should keep drawing with your right hand? :) Or at least take a break. <BR/><BR/>I can imagine it is really difficult and exhausting to take your mother to the doctor. My mother is just 69, but when I have had to go with her to the doctor it exhausts me!<BR/><BR/>So you just go and do what it takes to relax...maybe read!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your wonderful post. I am sorry if I get carried away with with some of this stuff...Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-20337966451623456702008-10-09T18:00:00.000-04:002008-10-09T18:00:00.000-04:00Hi Soulbrush, can't wait to see what you come up with. You are ever inventive and creative.<BR/><BR/>Wurzerl welcome.... Thanks for your kind words. I am jumping about from thing to thing. Just all experiments! Thanks for your good wishes.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-43506017446643716692008-10-09T17:57:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:57:00.000-04:00Lynn, that's a great idea too. Drawing without looking at the paper, just at the object. Next thing to try.<BR/><BR/>Kai, thank you. I will keep trying this as it brings me to a vulnerability that i like to avoid (being messy).<BR/> No messy is not quite it, I dont mind being messy but something.....sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-24101534671233454802008-10-09T17:55:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:55:00.000-04:00Teri, I find the book challenging as I tend toward the representational in my drawing. But it is good to stretch in new directions.<BR/><BR/>Annie, yes your paintings express the abstracted shapes I think this author talks about. Also, that idea of being present and in tune with the inner self. For me, as said above to Teri, it is quite a challenge but my poor left hand, which got bee stung today in addition to achey from too much typing, is telling me to let go and stop being so tight I think.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-2743942973898017202008-10-09T17:53:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:53:00.000-04:00Debbie, that is so cool that you can compose writing in your head, and your daughter too. They say that Mozart also composed much in his head, that's why his scores are so clean from cross-outs, unlike Beethoven who worked things out on paper.<BR/><BR/>I'll be interested to see what the talented and multi-dextrous Rachel does with her eyes closed!!<BR/><BR/>Sending you prayers for peace and quiet times to explore your creative self. thank you as ever for your kind and thoughful words Blessings, sukisukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-21628055585744180932008-10-09T17:49:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:49:00.000-04:00Kim thanks for returning and for your thoughtful comments. See above comment from me why it's taken me so long to get back here. I am sure my hurt finger on my left hand (the left side is controlled by the right side of the brain, no?) has great meaning. And....believe it or not, I got stung by a bee on my middle finger of that left hand today. the universe is telling me something....not sure what. Love the title of the book you mention and am building up an Amazon order so will check it out.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-58910960427906456782008-10-09T17:45:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:45:00.000-04:00Hi Cris. Thanks for stopping by. After my initial typing frenzy this am I became exhausted from taking Mom to Doctors (why is that so tiring?) and also hand was hurting so didnt get back here till this evening. the book is a very different kind of "instruction" book and the ideas are presented in a meditative, calming manner.sukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-53877682796855059892008-10-09T17:40:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:40:00.000-04:00Hi Suki!<BR/>What a great job! Every day in October we can see a new drawing of you and every day it is looking complete different as your ideas are every day as other ideas. It' s very interesting to follow you every new day.<BR/>Have a great time WurzerlWurzerlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05502884449024330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-38452829236551954282008-10-09T16:50:00.000-04:002008-10-09T16:50:00.000-04:00don't know the book, but must try this non-dominant hand thing, with eyes closed and chatcoal...soon, as i do so love abstract, the more vibrant the better.soulbrushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879115279499153124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-57935884125828495532008-10-09T14:49:00.000-04:002008-10-09T14:49:00.000-04:00Aloha suki, isn't it funny how allowing the hand to draw what it wants without the distraction of sight produces such an interesting flow on the page..well done.<BR/>peace, KaiKaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09820083757874351493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-77253788036810736352008-10-09T12:19:00.000-04:002008-10-09T12:19:00.000-04:00I did a drawing last night with eyes on the object, not on the paper, and that is interesting too. I shall try this method as well. Thanks for sharing.Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-78428614892072986662008-10-09T12:11:00.000-04:002008-10-09T12:11:00.000-04:00I love the abstract in everything, art, writing and thought. Love that you are doing this and the book sounds very intersting. Drawing for me is very much a relaxing in the moment thing. I must<BR/>make some time to draw soon :-).Anniehttp://blissful-bohemian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-61582827087352679922008-10-09T11:54:00.000-04:002008-10-09T11:54:00.000-04:00Very interesting sounding book. I need to get one also. You make it sound so wonderful and inviting.Teri Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16029722057577018059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-56867525152498902742008-10-09T11:09:00.000-04:002008-10-09T11:09:00.000-04:00Hmmmm . . . drawing with eyes closed . . . Funny, I write with my eyes closed many times. I close my eyes and let the thoughts swirl into words which link to form sentences and before I know it I have composed the entire piece without stiking a key or stroking a pen. My daughter in college recently shared how she writes few rough drafts because she composes in her head. (Heredity or environment, I wonder?) <BR/><BR/>Today I shall encourage Rachel to draw with her eyes closed and see what she "finds." She draws EVERYDAY with passion and insight and such depth. Currently she is crafting stories in her journal, producing sculpy Noah's Ark and Nativity sets, filling her sketch book with Autumn, and studying single-celled organisms under microscope -- and that's all AFTER she completes schoolwork. She's so alive! <BR/><BR/>Your special artist nook delights me as I breathe in the creative calm. I dream of days spent writing, creating, leisurely floating in my own creative cloud -- that's a fantasy I cannot make reality around here any time soon, but oh how I love to come here and spend a few moments with you doing just that. : )Debbie in CA : )http://www.blogger.com/profile/07473719745707917057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-47408347834907816162008-10-09T10:26:00.000-04:002008-10-09T10:26:00.000-04:00Of course, Suki, you can use the quote...what an honor!<BR/><BR/>You know, I think you have to be eager when you first begin a process...okay, I have to be eager at first. But I think when something feels right in that eagerness, then you want to explore it more and more in different ways and try to understand yourself through that process. At least that is the way it kind of works for me. <BR/><BR/>And you are right, you explore so much with your words and have given so many beautiful examples of that for us all to enjoy. And sometimes, things just come along when the time is right for you to delve into other areas, too. You mention you hold on to control of your visual art, but maybe your hurt finger was a way to encourage you to let go of that (at least for a time) to see what might come out. If you want to be able to put words to what comes out visually there are some good books to help you with that, also. One I found interesting was called something like, "How is a Painting Like a Pizza"<BR/><BR/>63! Who would have thought that? You are a young woman, no doubt about it. I think the creativity has kept you very young!<BR/><BR/>This is all very exciting, Suki!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-36370233398782104312008-10-09T10:12:00.000-04:002008-10-09T10:12:00.000-04:00hmm interesting book. Interesting concept. fun drawings.No I have never seen this book. But will check it out. You always get us thinking new things.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.com