tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post7949378419213386687..comments2023-12-17T17:39:24.265-08:00Comments on Darla McDowell: Gray FlannelDarla McDowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03488271128192074015noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-77069004646403477082011-11-28T12:23:45.747-08:002011-11-28T12:23:45.747-08:00To "just show up" is great advice, and y...To "just show up" is great advice, and you are a true inspiration. I appreciate your insight and your kind comments. Thank you, Lisa! :)Darla McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488271128192074015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-56460646089415390062011-11-28T04:32:56.973-08:002011-11-28T04:32:56.973-08:00Hi Darla, when I'm in a rut I 'just show u...Hi Darla, when I'm in a rut I 'just show up.' It's all I can do and I paint, good, bad or indifferent. AND this one is a gem, truly, I like the color combination, the fading of the shadows and the positioning of the apples. The brush work is expressive and lively. Just keep painting, you'd never know you were in a rut, I hate that feeling myself, but it passes. And I'm glad you are feeling better.Lisa Dariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02443381570976798391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-87051782475577813642011-11-18T20:32:54.972-08:002011-11-18T20:32:54.972-08:00Thank you, Sonya. It makes me feel better knowing...Thank you, Sonya. It makes me feel better knowing that all of you have moments like this, too. You've given me a lot to think about, and I really appreciate it. Thanks again! :)Darla McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488271128192074015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-92158488143146734082011-11-18T08:18:20.495-08:002011-11-18T08:18:20.495-08:00Darla, it's good to see you back, and after a ...Darla, it's good to see you back, and after a lap-choly, no less! Glad you recovered quickly.<br /><br />Looking at this painting (and the one you posted later), one would never know you've been struggling. Both are beautiful, and if I could paint apples this well, I'd be thrilled. <br /><br />Seriously, though - I honestly believe that struggles are an inherent part of growing as an artist; it means you are pushing your personal envelope. The fact that you learned from the wipe-offs is what is important. These paintings have a bold, almost defiant feel to them, which suggests you're out of your rut.<br /><br />Keep it up - more Grannies, please :D!Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-91821658938686832872011-11-18T06:10:11.729-08:002011-11-18T06:10:11.729-08:00Page, thank you for your creative insight. Your s...Page, thank you for your creative insight. Your suggestions are wonderful. And even better, they are very practical to apply. I really appreciate it. :)<br /><br />Azra, hi there! Thank you for your very kind comments. I am feeling great. :)Darla McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488271128192074015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-79788797210531743652011-11-18T05:52:57.165-08:002011-11-18T05:52:57.165-08:00So glad to see you painting again and hope you'...So glad to see you painting again and hope you're feeling much better.These apples are Gorgeous!Azrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221330558864635232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-54539580981514451492011-11-18T04:24:37.300-08:002011-11-18T04:24:37.300-08:00There you are..This painting looks great. Rut? Don...There you are..This painting looks great. Rut? Don't we all have them.. Look at other people's work and when you are inspired..borrow a color,or whatever pleases you with the inspirational artists work...and dare to have lousy paintings...it will come back around..Just PaintPage Pearson Railsbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835062945787175006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-90661349518769751222011-11-17T18:23:50.858-08:002011-11-17T18:23:50.858-08:00You're so sweet, Linda. Thank you! :)You're so sweet, Linda. Thank you! :)Darla McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488271128192074015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182795291411812141.post-61804209823066674322011-11-17T14:36:37.630-08:002011-11-17T14:36:37.630-08:00Darla, this is a great little painting -- nice com...Darla, this is a great little painting -- nice composition; and the muted gray background is wonderful. Great title also! I can't offer advice for keeping loose, other than to say KEEP PAINTING! You've been through a lot, so don't beat yourself. You are good, so keep at it!!! :)Linda Nickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102635146350617588noreply@blogger.com