tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post212576279143801999..comments2023-11-02T06:13:26.468-07:00Comments on Beneath the Bracken: On collages and commissions and what to do with your wellies in the dry season.Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01674923395134039554noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-80680131282937792312011-09-29T03:36:57.183-07:002011-09-29T03:36:57.183-07:00Thank you, Milly! It's nice to have it all do...Thank you, Milly! It's nice to have it all done. I could use a bit of a hike in my wellies to that writing room for a bit of breathing time now.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674923395134039554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-13372102046005941192011-09-28T03:05:58.873-07:002011-09-28T03:05:58.873-07:00Love the new writing room. I could feel the panic...Love the new writing room. I could feel the panic as you had the news, the days fly by, time racing as you have so much to do. It is a wonderful feeling of achievement to see all your work together in one place, congratulations on the exhibition and enjoy it.<br />Hope you get to use the wellies soon. Looking forward to seeing the giant paintings.MILLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395849852360784841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-30724045290112057202011-09-27T03:09:26.851-07:002011-09-27T03:09:26.851-07:00Thank you, Stephanie!Thank you, Stephanie!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674923395134039554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-67086814155042170682011-09-26T00:36:09.987-07:002011-09-26T00:36:09.987-07:00Beautiful work Lynn! Your collages just get more a...Beautiful work Lynn! Your collages just get more and more gorgeous every time I pop by :)Luna Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443762474570589348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-20330391338234853272011-09-21T03:58:03.273-07:002011-09-21T03:58:03.273-07:00You're right, Sue, clinics and doctors' su...You're right, Sue, clinics and doctors' surgeries are a great way to go in Munich. I was surprised how few small galleries there are here, and how there are not so many restaurants and cafes which display work (as was the case in Toronto), but there are so many clinics and surgeries which hang works. It's a great idea - good for the artist, and it's nice to have original art on the wall, rather than the usual posters.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674923395134039554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-89011629935694433432011-09-20T10:12:14.371-07:002011-09-20T10:12:14.371-07:00Exhibitions in Clinics are always great, as you ge...Exhibitions in Clinics are always great, as you get lots of viewers and potential buyers - especially in Munich. Doctors' surgeries are excellent, too. I sold quite a few pictures like that when I lived in Munich.<br />Your collages are lovely. I'm sure they would sell well where you live, and you certainly would find more commissions if you'd like.<br />Thank you so much for your nice comments about my work, Lynn. I'm quite inspired at the moment and must benefit of it...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200908063407895848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-12973975788812386452011-09-20T06:44:39.279-07:002011-09-20T06:44:39.279-07:00Thank you, Carrie. And I love your idea of showin...Thank you, Carrie. And I love your idea of showing the collages in a Victorian building. (That's something I miss. In Toronto there are neighborhoods filled with Victorian homes - we lived in one from 1885 just before moving to Munich.) Some dark, satiny, gas-lit, angular Victorian room would be ideal! <br /><br />Cows can say so much with a look, or a flick of the tail, can't they, Jeane. Thanks for your comment! <br /><br />Thanks so much, Jan. It was a huge thing to get this break. My husband and I are both freelance (he's a singer/voice teacher) which, while rewarding artistically, can be more than a little stressful in other departments. It's always good to have that affirmation. <br /><br />Thank you, Donna! <br /><br />Thanks, Valerianna. I was lucky that mine worked out well (they being relatives of my husband and very lovely and open people made it somewhat easier). There has been talk on various blogs about commissions - Terri Windling's and Rima Stains' posts on the topic you've probably read. It's not something I'd want to do as a rule - and I can imagine how easily things could go awry. The challenge was interesting, and knowing the people helped, but I can see how the stress of a commission could stifle artistic expression and freedom; to be always looking over ones shoulder as one creates. An interesting topic.<br /><br />Thanks, Donna, I'm always pleased to bring a bit of the outside in. I'm just going to need more shelves if I'm to continue doing it in such a literal way!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674923395134039554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-85141612089676011162011-09-19T23:24:38.075-07:002011-09-19T23:24:38.075-07:00How wonderful to start outside and then to come in...How wonderful to start outside and then to come into your studio and it seems as if a little of outside came with you... the influence of nature is very strong in your work.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-30308614993624800492011-09-19T09:20:46.355-07:002011-09-19T09:20:46.355-07:00Great! Always wonderful to sell work. Commissions ...Great! Always wonderful to sell work. Commissions are always a challenge for me, I don't really do them anymore, but glad yours worked out well?Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-29278206413041053332011-09-19T02:10:47.119-07:002011-09-19T02:10:47.119-07:00Great news and gorgeous art! *applauds*Great news and gorgeous art! *applauds*Donna~Q~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15516927570570110567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-2649871217023818692011-09-18T13:53:34.288-07:002011-09-18T13:53:34.288-07:00YESSSSSUH! It appears that you have caught up to y...YESSSSSUH! It appears that you have caught up to your good ... I (since I've known you as a blog pal) never doubted that you would succeed in a commercial way, so hoorah for the universe's impeccable timing and your sales* ... very affirming indeed Lynn, and much deserved.<br /><br />You've had a full schedule ... and just completed so many pieces ... and attended to being a no-doubt great wife and mother ... wowee! that's a lot going on. Hopefully now you can take some nice deep breaths and admire your laurels. Soak in this amazing success you are having my friend. :D<br /><br />*First peek on the Red painting ... it looks amazing ... just was looking at Rothko pieces in calendar form. Color-ful like yours: color + full = conversation.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879541207987895748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-13725535506867001882011-09-18T09:14:52.078-07:002011-09-18T09:14:52.078-07:00what a wonderful post Lynn - so much going on in y...what a wonderful post Lynn - so much going on in your life - congrats on show and sale - loved the photos of the countryside - aren't cows just the funniest animals :)Jeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6939857316909930127.post-4487375450562561462011-09-17T12:20:25.282-07:002011-09-17T12:20:25.282-07:00Congratulations on the painting sales, and for the...Congratulations on the painting sales, and for the exhibition! It sounds great!<br />And also really interesting to see some of your work in progress... yet again I just love the ambiguous phrase you have captured for this woman, such evocative wordcraft, so intriguing. A series of those together would also make a fascinating exhibition, especially if it was in some old Victorian building somewhere...!Windsongs and Wordhoardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211375575810428500noreply@blogger.com