tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post2889860862761252636..comments2023-06-14T04:33:24.111-04:00Comments on Fine Nature Art by Sharon Graves: To Paint or Not to PaintSharon L. Graveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-54184939560853035692013-12-22T21:49:50.855-05:002013-12-22T21:49:50.855-05:00Thanks Linda. I appreciate the advice. It seems ...Thanks Linda. I appreciate the advice. It seems I need to have a deadline or something to get me into my studio every day for a month. I don't know how all you daily painters do it every day. I love it and I learn so much, but I don't have the stamina to keep it up week after week. You're my hero. Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-32128793715401320762013-12-22T21:34:04.394-05:002013-12-22T21:34:04.394-05:00Sharon, so sorry to hear that you're not feeli...Sharon, so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. As for the challenge, I like what Julie said about painting "from the heart". I also like the idea of painting every day, but my best work is when I can take my time about it. I'm signed up for the 30 in 30, but will probably not post a new painting each day. My goal is to paint larger. Take care, and feel better!Linda Nickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102635146350617588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-57654985812328469682013-12-22T20:39:52.696-05:002013-12-22T20:39:52.696-05:00You're so right Barb. It does get me into my ...You're so right Barb. It does get me into my studio working and that's the main point I think. I learn so much during the challenge. Thanks for taking the time to comment as always Barb. You're the best.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-52706589465033474782013-12-22T20:37:35.812-05:002013-12-22T20:37:35.812-05:00Thank you so much Julie. When I laid it all out f...Thank you so much Julie. When I laid it all out for the Sept challenge, they were all things I would have painted with or without the challenge. I'm trying to figure out what I want to learn this time. I love your fracturing technique. It definitely intrigues me.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-59130732245962004322013-12-22T20:33:22.233-05:002013-12-22T20:33:22.233-05:00Thanks Karen. I need to slow down, so this sort o...Thanks Karen. I need to slow down, so this sort of puts me in a speed zone. Trying to learn it's not a race. But that's how I attack everything. Full bore or not at all.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-10670880153267330142013-12-22T20:30:27.275-05:002013-12-22T20:30:27.275-05:00Thanks Fay. I still have no decision and the dead...Thanks Fay. I still have no decision and the deadline looms. But I will be painting in January, I just don't know if it will be every day. Sinus infection is doing better, not sure of the kidney yet. So appreciate your comment.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-53011569453465777752013-12-21T12:58:52.877-05:002013-12-21T12:58:52.877-05:00I agree if it doesn't stress you to do it that...I agree if it doesn't stress you to do it that you should go for it. The upside is it makes you paint and that's all good. Merry Christmas sweet friend.Barbara Paskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236804963054766302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-70047760151119651292013-12-21T00:07:50.577-05:002013-12-21T00:07:50.577-05:00You did great with the previous challenges. Bette...You did great with the previous challenges. Better than I felt I did. I have discovered that I paint better when it is from the heart and when I painted for the challenge it became more of a have-to rather than a<br />want-to. So after sharing that info, you can see I cannot advise you, I can only relate my own experience. <br />I love what you do and will be checking to see what your decision turns out to be. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-1647438102472551152013-12-20T22:27:07.549-05:002013-12-20T22:27:07.549-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-32515416791388349132013-12-20T22:26:49.652-05:002013-12-20T22:26:49.652-05:00Thanks Meredith and Sea. I appreciate your encour...Thanks Meredith and Sea. I appreciate your encouragement and support.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-34742548717174897292013-12-20T21:04:06.554-05:002013-12-20T21:04:06.554-05:00Paint how you want to Sharon...you will know if it...Paint how you want to Sharon...you will know if it's too stressful! I did one challenge, and I'm glad I did it....but... I learned I do not paint well under pressure, I am not a fast painter. I say go with your intuition!!<br />Karen Johnston Daily Paintingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853035587707203349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-56271517014860546792013-12-20T19:48:19.829-05:002013-12-20T19:48:19.829-05:00Sharon, I am not sure what to tell you since I am ...Sharon, I am not sure what to tell you since I am also undecided about the 30 in 30 January challenge. I did it in 2013, but not sure whether to sign up again. I really hope your sinus infection and kidney problem get better soon.Fay Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13930838090136292433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-68476887704350742562013-12-20T16:47:44.102-05:002013-12-20T16:47:44.102-05:00I would do it, but don't bother with the 30 in...I would do it, but don't bother with the 30 in 30. Just do what you can. It all helps.Sea Dean - Paint a Masterpiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01356090954132478713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-3632079711225365402013-12-20T06:21:51.222-05:002013-12-20T06:21:51.222-05:00I meant not to create stress in January...sounds l...I meant not to create stress in January...sounds like you've got enough going on....<br />Meredith Adlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527906823778153381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-29790678813959118512013-12-19T23:48:34.010-05:002013-12-19T23:48:34.010-05:00Thanks Meredith. I'm not stressing, just tryi...Thanks Meredith. I'm not stressing, just trying to figure out what I want to learn this time.Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-58911548867445737752013-12-19T22:11:23.479-05:002013-12-19T22:11:23.479-05:00Dear, dear Sharon...I think you cannot HELP but pa...Dear, dear Sharon...I think you cannot HELP but paint! I look forward to seeing what you do, but please don't create any extra stress for yourself! Paint as you can...Meredith Adlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527906823778153381noreply@blogger.com