tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post291572375350272417..comments2023-12-30T18:49:05.626-08:00Comments on textures shapes and color: Artful ConversationsLeslie Avon Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-6674511276020753512011-05-29T10:48:00.188-07:002011-05-29T10:48:00.188-07:00Thank you for a wonderful comment on my blog today...Thank you for a wonderful comment on my blog today and for this post which resonates with the thoughts I'm currently having regarding being authentic and true to self. As others have written, we are bombarded with images and it can be easy to be seduced into using things we aren't naturally drawn to, because someone else has been clever with those things. You're blog is really inspiring and the visual candy, sigh. wow!Ahipara Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379542516074480446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-66408563339277036432011-02-28T13:21:19.838-08:002011-02-28T13:21:19.838-08:00Hello Leslie,
I was wandering around and found yo...Hello Leslie,<br /><br />I was wandering around and found you on two of my favorite blogs: Ralf Bohnenkamp and Sophie Munns. <br />Finding our artistic voice often seems difficult, outside of ourselves. I am realizing that the voice has and is always inside us. Waiting patiently for us to notice and listen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-76835838913324345832011-02-25T11:26:12.575-08:002011-02-25T11:26:12.575-08:00I really enjoyed eavesdropping on these artful con...I really enjoyed eavesdropping on these artful conversations. So lifeful are the words and the art. "Breeze at Dawn" has a wonderful delicacy and lightness.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-4072025311130440752011-02-25T03:01:29.982-08:002011-02-25T03:01:29.982-08:00an interesting post and some wonderful links to fa...an interesting post and some wonderful links to fantastic artists. you keep us thinking along our way.notmassproducedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022403591463571541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-35058701837346789952011-02-17T02:04:14.939-08:002011-02-17T02:04:14.939-08:00Hi Leslie
Hows your work going.Hi Leslie<br /><br />Hows your work going.david weir arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272621390524845644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-911088898497908982011-02-16T15:25:20.988-08:002011-02-16T15:25:20.988-08:00Oh Leslie, these words and sentences are all so be...Oh Leslie, these words and sentences are all so beautiful together, and by themselves... ane the art pieces as well. Thank you for this. roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-48818435453037626162011-02-16T12:19:35.214-08:002011-02-16T12:19:35.214-08:00I was thinking yesterday how to write about silenc...I was thinking yesterday how to write about silence; here, Breeze at Dawn full of such essential sensual awareness emerging from a place of solitude, answers something in that idea. Satisfies it.<br />.<br />wealth. That's what i think of from my online experience. shared teaching and self wealth. <br />.<br />thought of you many times these weeks while reading and listening, the ideas of "authentic voice" kept jumping out at me all the more for your highlighting it. <br /><br />The poet Williams said "a new ryhthm is a new mind" and one should write from that. To make possibly a language of our own; and i can see that idea in the marks, the rhythms of the painters and collage artists too. Thank you.mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-60731104898234491672011-02-15T18:30:03.752-08:002011-02-15T18:30:03.752-08:00Tremendous post. Thanks Leslie for providing a pla...Tremendous post. Thanks Leslie for providing a platform for these very authentic voices and their beautiful artwork.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-21291299926080186802011-02-14T08:05:40.079-08:002011-02-14T08:05:40.079-08:00Leslie, I very much like that you've mined the...Leslie, I very much like that you've mined the riches of the comments on your 'authentic voice' post. Adding images to the comments is a wonderful way of extending the conversation. I was taken then with Robert Kingston's comment about mark making and ownership and now seeing his work makes it that much more powerful. Thank you!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461148136578592965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-61743468202168291152011-02-13T12:58:52.931-08:002011-02-13T12:58:52.931-08:00Yesterday I found Rebecca Crowell--today I found y...Yesterday I found Rebecca Crowell--today I found you. I am brand new to blogging, what a discovery--there are actually other people in this blogosphere just like me. I've been painting and writing like this in virtual seclusion since the mid 70's, imsgine. The only interface I've had is the gallery scene--never first had contact with really great process motivated artists--and my work always got the bum's rush. Always got that vacant look form the non-artist gatekeepers. But here you all are--my people. This is overwelming! Thank you for this blog site from the bottom of my heart. WmWilliam Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286221149980028093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-57380702585160904012011-02-11T15:00:47.074-08:002011-02-11T15:00:47.074-08:00I found this blog by chance, maybe not chance- a g...I found this blog by chance, maybe not chance- a guiding hand maybe?Spiral Dyed Downunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511564510190266568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-56199809785885478502011-02-11T00:31:36.201-08:002011-02-11T00:31:36.201-08:00Stunning post, Leslie!Stunning post, Leslie!BLACK AND WHITEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034304206003110366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-63550792414333499002011-02-10T17:13:54.496-08:002011-02-10T17:13:54.496-08:00Thanks for bringing the thoughts of the artists to...Thanks for bringing the thoughts of the artists to us.Don Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141696227390870122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-57009939172237953672011-02-09T16:52:35.372-08:002011-02-09T16:52:35.372-08:00Very powerful words and images, Leslie. I agree w...Very powerful words and images, Leslie. I agree with Sophie that it's easy to find yourself wanting to do what someone else does. When I've tried it, though, it never worked. The authentic voice always comes through, at least in my experience; it's not possible to speak with someone else's voice. Thank you for sharing this inspiration! <br />I love the feeling of Breeze at Dawn- so beautiful!Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-80373304846874530092011-02-09T15:30:12.249-08:002011-02-09T15:30:12.249-08:00Leslie,
I also feel honored to be published here. ...Leslie,<br />I also feel honored to be published here. Many thanks!!<br /><br />I am very excited about your picture "Breeze At Dawn"<br />and from your new header.<br />Your posts are a great joy and enrichment for more!r.bohnenkamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275903239885118123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-72933861855387985262011-02-09T14:58:30.744-08:002011-02-09T14:58:30.744-08:00Ooops! And my odd goofy thing posted it three tim...Ooops! And my odd goofy thing posted it three times......CERULEANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998783789023049338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-41185106314968697472011-02-09T14:56:05.136-08:002011-02-09T14:56:05.136-08:00What an inspiring post again. It all looks so simp...What an inspiring post again. It all looks so simply: some pics + quotes + comments. But all together it gives a beautiful insight view on the creative process and "the odd goofy things". Thank you for sharing.CERULEANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998783789023049338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-36758211907483582732011-02-09T14:55:41.065-08:002011-02-09T14:55:41.065-08:00What an inspiring post again. It all looks so simp...What an inspiring post again. It all looks so simply: some pics + quotes + comments. But all together it gives a beautiful insight view on the creative process and "the odd goofy things". Thank you for sharing.CERULEANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998783789023049338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-17556911918730217532011-02-09T14:55:37.384-08:002011-02-09T14:55:37.384-08:00What an inspiring post again. It all looks so simp...What an inspiring post again. It all looks so simply: some pics + quotes + comments. But all together it gives a beautiful insight view on the creative process and "the odd goofy things". Thank you for sharing.CERULEANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998783789023049338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-68248822328284356042011-02-09T14:18:28.194-08:002011-02-09T14:18:28.194-08:00This is a wonderful post Leslie-- connecting comme...This is a wonderful post Leslie-- connecting comments on voice and authenticity with great quotes is inspiring and then showcasing the artworks that represent unique 'voices' is brilliant.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-52872005133127961862011-02-09T14:08:21.227-08:002011-02-09T14:08:21.227-08:00Thank you Leslie for including my painting and my ...Thank you Leslie for including my painting and my comment that I had left for you here!<br /><br />This really spoke to me: "Now I try to embrace who and what I am although Its still so easy to forget and to fall into emulating the flavor of the month. ~Robert<br /><br />That is so so important, especially in this day and age where we are all constantly bombarded with images and what people are doing via social media. <br /><br />Thank you for the wonderful inspiring posts you create and bringing so many different voices together.Bridgette Guerzon Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222170682340900282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-85578459648827967612011-02-09T08:00:11.797-08:002011-02-09T08:00:11.797-08:00I do feel the connections we are making right arou...I do feel the connections we are making right around the globe. We are solitary in our studios, but when we can speak of the process, we find we have much in common. <br /><br />Sophie I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your studio! I hope you find a new place very soon.Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-75264629085057136012011-02-09T07:35:15.791-08:002011-02-09T07:35:15.791-08:00I especially like your painting! Really nice! It...I especially like your painting! Really nice! It is to practice with a pure heart and mind....it allows the authentic voice to speak.annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-80586127398939426202011-02-09T07:30:36.381-08:002011-02-09T07:30:36.381-08:00Bravo Leslie!
What joy to visit here tonight. I sa...Bravo Leslie!<br />What joy to visit here tonight. I savoured the post and every corner of the blog...! You've tinkered and finessed and deliberated on each part to make a beautiful whole. I'm honoured to have appeared here... but more than that... its restored something to me in a moment when I've lost my studio (unexpectedly) and found myself so busy with critical demands that paint brushes are temporarily packed away.<br />This past month has washed away some things it was possibly good to wash away... and now you have brought back in to view something precious and timeless ... and offered for reflection an all important sense of a shared journey across many miles around this globe... many of us sharing what's so valuable to us all.<br />And you noticing...<br />and taking the care to bring forth...<br />thank you indeed Leslie!Sophie Munnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797068983613314554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-81542708891300124622011-02-09T06:02:36.160-08:002011-02-09T06:02:36.160-08:00thanks for my "magazine" read this morni...thanks for my "magazine" read this morning...so nice when i see you have a new post! your directed energy is such a giftnancy neva gaglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595457316411476236noreply@blogger.com