tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post6261584306157053799..comments2024-01-20T12:32:41.342-05:00Comments on Paint, Poems and Ponderings: Hog Wildsukipoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-40496177922549736572008-11-11T08:21:00.000-05:002008-11-11T08:21:00.000-05:00human being, I too love wood. My grandfather made...human being, I too love wood. My grandfather made furniture and many toys for me out of wood. My ex-husband was a sculptor and in one phase he carved wood. It has so much resonance.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-56318658344656599192008-11-11T07:41:00.000-05:002008-11-11T07:41:00.000-05:00the Scandinavian craft works are fascinating... lo...the Scandinavian craft works are fascinating... love them...<BR/><BR/>a sense of connection... that's how i feel when i touch wood...<BR/><BR/>lovehuman beinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232419187783429903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-61540363916396916592008-11-10T08:04:00.000-05:002008-11-10T08:04:00.000-05:00m. heart. Yes, this connecting with people is jus...m. heart. Yes, this connecting with people is just so slooooow up here in the boonies where there are so few people and mostly trees. also, I had no energy to do so last year. Plus people up here tend to stay to themselves a lot I think. at any rate, it was a fun weekend.<BR/><BR/>MIM they do have a lot of these tours up here. This one covered the entire state with miles and miles between artists sometimes. I guess people come up and book a room for the weekend and drive all day. There will be two more tours at the end of November: Walpole and Putney.<BR/><BR/>Teri it was a great day. I love the idea of the mouse crawling up the straw. Fun.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-44640845771704212592008-11-09T22:34:00.000-05:002008-11-09T22:34:00.000-05:00I love that straw art. I have a mouse crawling up...I love that straw art. I have a mouse crawling up straw that someone made.<BR/><BR/>This sounds like such a wonderful day.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029722057577018059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-45287931228673206122008-11-09T20:43:00.000-05:002008-11-09T20:43:00.000-05:00lovely weekend for you - how great. I obviously m...lovely weekend for you - how great. I obviously missed another open studio weekend but ah well....and I think it's great that you're connecting with people, and community. It's so good for you and your mental/physical health.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409455543895086283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-12553866073115987102008-11-09T20:25:00.000-05:002008-11-09T20:25:00.000-05:00good suki, it sounds like you an i had similar wee...good suki, it sounds like you an i had similar weeks, finally meeting some people to connect with. it's so important and yet can be so difficult!<BR/><BR/>i love that painting in blues and grays, it reminds me of summer twilight.Umāhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680155603317072829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-33879610136821065042008-11-09T18:33:00.000-05:002008-11-09T18:33:00.000-05:00Yes Lynn. I feel like i have been being good to m...Yes Lynn. I feel like i have been being good to me. And I have so much more energy for others and for art as a result. Hmmm....what does that tell me??? :)sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-67287042027897427042008-11-09T18:32:00.000-05:002008-11-09T18:32:00.000-05:00thanks Katie Jane. I didnt actually see this wom...thanks Katie Jane. I didnt actually see this woman doing her weavings but I guess she sometimes demonstrates and even gives little workshops at least for children. It is not somehting i feel i could do. to teeny. Thanks for your kind words re: my reaching out into the world around me. They give me courage.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-4152256078881382582008-11-09T18:30:00.000-05:002008-11-09T18:30:00.000-05:00Welcome Cris. So glad you stopped by. I will try...Welcome Cris. So glad you stopped by. I will try to stop by your blog soon.<BR/><BR/>Willow, I gave one of the larger straw pieces to Mom and the other for me. The little birch pieces are for presents.\<BR/><BR/>Thanks a lot Cris. I know it takes awhile to find like spirits. I hope I am on my way to more of it.<BR/><BR/>Kim, that straw weaving is intricate. When I showed my mom, she said..."You can do that too." I said, no way Mom. My hands cant get around doing small things like that and weaving is something I tried once and knew immediately it was not for me. I admire folks who can do things like this...small motor skills. Today was another beautiful day, but a nip came into the air this afternoon when I was out photographing and trying to make a seasonal arrangement in the flower box.<BR/><BR/>thanks Annie.<BR/><BR/>Babs, thanks for cheering me on. The inveterate introvert noses out into the world.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Marianne. The Swedish weavings seem so tidy and neat. so unlike myself and thus a balance to my knockabout ways. I love looking at them.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-72086984396566568492008-11-09T17:21:00.000-05:002008-11-09T17:21:00.000-05:00Oh I am happy for you. What a wonderful way to con...Oh I am happy for you. What a wonderful way to connect with people, through their art and to have artists living so close...I hope some do develop into long lasting friendships for you and them. Lucky them!!! ;-)<BR/>and a massage too! You are being GOOD to YOUR SELF!!! Yippie~Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-63835070726040030402008-11-09T17:06:00.000-05:002008-11-09T17:06:00.000-05:00Suki I am so happy that you have found some people...Suki I am so happy that you have found some people to connect with up there. I know it has been difficult for you and sometimes you seem lonely. This is good. Stay plugged in.<BR/><BR/>I love your straw art. I have see this done before, but never in person, only like this; on the computer or in books. I like the message that came with the one.Katiejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703557560000189704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-13265509045853300502008-11-09T16:02:00.000-05:002008-11-09T16:02:00.000-05:00Happy to know you have enjoyed your day!And I can ...Happy to know you have enjoyed your day!<BR/>And I can see why!<BR/>Wow what a interesting things and what lovely treasures you have bought!<BR/>I know the straw art (as I am Swedish) things like that we also hang in the x-mas tree. I remember also (christmas)goats made of straw.<BR/>Love the painting in grey shades, so delicate and well done.<BR/>I really hope that you will make some real friends some likewise spirits. It will make living there so much nicer.<BR/>Take care dear friend!mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285970503295829713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-59628481549875512622008-11-09T13:16:00.000-05:002008-11-09T13:16:00.000-05:00Some super treasures!I especially like the waterco...Some super treasures!<BR/>I especially like the watercolor,,,,wonderful color effects.<BR/>So good to be becoming a part of things,,,I know that has to feel good.A sense of 'community',versus isolation.<BR/>Good for you!~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-69079048215910992942008-11-09T12:54:00.000-05:002008-11-09T12:54:00.000-05:00You bought some lovely things. I am happy you met ...You bought some lovely things. I am happy you met some nice people and got a sense of connectedness<BR/>:-). Happy Sunday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-50694134244636011682008-11-09T12:44:00.000-05:002008-11-09T12:44:00.000-05:00Suki, you have found some real treasures! I love ...Suki, you have found some real treasures! I love the painting in blues and grays! The mug is great fun...and I hope you have filled it with some lovely tea today. The straw art is really intricate. I have never seen straw weaving in such detail. And most of all, I am glad you are enjoying the lovely weather there. Your posts feel so happy and light...it brings a smile to my face to think of you enjoying your lovely days!<BR/><BR/>I wish for you another beautiful day on this Sunday!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-86397827463090617972008-11-09T11:50:00.000-05:002008-11-09T11:50:00.000-05:00I am happy to read in this post that you are feeli...I am happy to read in this post that you are feeling more settled in. That first year is usually for getting your barings... and you were probably wondering if you would still be there this year. So I am happy to hear you're connecting with people. Thats how it all starts, by joining something so you can get to know more people. <BR/>You found some lovely things and they mean more to you because of that connection you have going now. I am happy for you.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-48950518387757065952008-11-09T11:38:00.000-05:002008-11-09T11:38:00.000-05:00I especially like the wonderful straw art that you...I especially like the wonderful straw art that you will hang in your bedroom! <BR/><BR/>Glorious new header, too!! :)Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34861243.post-30799285631133510182008-11-09T10:21:00.000-05:002008-11-09T10:21:00.000-05:00Hi, I just found your blog. I love what I see and...Hi, I just found your blog. I love what I see and will be back to visit soon.<BR/>ChrisChris Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138384200981501305noreply@blogger.com