tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post4861101992754352165..comments2023-12-30T18:49:05.626-08:00Comments on textures shapes and color: Keep some room in your heartLeslie Avon Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-17099244830431969142012-07-13T19:03:29.638-07:002012-07-13T19:03:29.638-07:00Leslie, this is one of those strange synchroniciti...Leslie, this is one of those strange synchronicities that happen when the universe seems to have a consciousness of some sort... I just 5 minutes ago hung up from trying to console a dear friend who is devastated because she thinks she can't make her art anymore. The reason? She has developed an allergy to paint. So I had just sat down to research non-toxic paint products, when I saw your icon on my sidebar and clicked it. I had no idea what you were going through. <br /><br />I so admire your bravery in dealing with this terrible and daunting turn of events, and I'm grateful that you are generously willing to go to the trouble of sharing your information with us.<br /><br />I know that you will find a way for your spirit to communicate what it must, through whatever medium. Please know that my heart is with you, and please accept a big cyber-hug from me.<br /><br />SharmonSharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857659019638341374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-59752692102771536422012-07-08T08:27:23.947-07:002012-07-08T08:27:23.947-07:00you are stunning even in struggle:)
thanks for sha...you are stunning even in struggle:)<br />thanks for sharing your process<br />....I'm the richer for it.<br />-JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-9756388678902339332012-07-07T13:41:16.374-07:002012-07-07T13:41:16.374-07:00oh, leslie, how beautiful you are!
thank you for ...oh, leslie, how beautiful you are! <br />thank you for allowing us into this special place with you. <br />i shall pull up a chair, sip of the deep rooibos liquor in silence, and all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.anca grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276860638894976324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-14191686856655887782012-07-04T23:15:25.226-07:002012-07-04T23:15:25.226-07:00You are on the same journey.. just a different pat...You are on the same journey.. just a different path.. you will continue to search and you will continue to find your way.. mediums may change but your heart and soul will be your constant anchor.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-68666923117455980852012-07-03T11:51:12.854-07:002012-07-03T11:51:12.854-07:00I can visualize your foot stamping, and I also can...I can visualize your foot stamping, and I also can feel your deep frustration.<br />I'm sure it may not seem to be exciting to you,,,but for us all here, it will be quite an adventure to see where art takes you.<br />Your inate talent,,,it WILL be expressed, and I expect before long quite joyfully.<br />All the best to you Leslie on the new adventure!<br />So glad you feel better, with a lighter step!~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-15097783271107916182012-07-03T05:09:42.788-07:002012-07-03T05:09:42.788-07:00Your approach is to be admired greatly and I'm...Your approach is to be admired greatly and I'm smiling at the thought of your present mood. Laughter, a spring in your step and an openness to whatever medium you decide to try. I love working with oil pastels combined with water colours or dyes so I'm looking forward to hearing about your response to this medium. The first collage reminds me of the work that attracted me to your blog a few years ago.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-44656580615432513702012-07-03T00:02:22.180-07:002012-07-03T00:02:22.180-07:00your beautiful and positive words confronted by th...your beautiful and positive words confronted by the loss of your way of working are quite inspirational Leslie - thank you for sharing such important information - I am returning to printmaking this summer and i am always conscious of the toxic elements - however I will do some research into non toxic inks to use with my monotypes and collagraphsRosieKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337670107926923777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-8887962130424894522012-07-02T12:56:37.246-07:002012-07-02T12:56:37.246-07:00Think of it not as an ending, but a new beginning....Think of it not as an ending, but a new beginning. Your 'style' lends itself to all the suggestions made before, watercolour, pencils, fabric, collage. I am an acrylic painter but find myself drawn to collage and fabric lately. New concepts are exciting!Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-1651151354415707692012-07-02T09:21:49.512-07:002012-07-02T09:21:49.512-07:00Mary Olivers words speak volumes but getting there...Mary Olivers words speak volumes but getting there is not always so easy. I wish for you a summer of turning, turning to what awaits you in art making! I like these textured pieces too!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-52580798132105598532012-07-02T08:53:54.739-07:002012-07-02T08:53:54.739-07:00http://www.ecogreencrafts.com/cart/cart.php?m=prod...http://www.ecogreencrafts.com/cart/cart.php?m=product_list&c=3<br />Not sure if you've investigated these. I haven't tried them, but saw them on a blog.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584759212711401677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-39739672133923254482012-07-02T07:50:47.289-07:002012-07-02T07:50:47.289-07:00Rumi says it all. I feel so peaceful when I read h...Rumi says it all. I feel so peaceful when I read his words. Thank you for this reminder from him. My thoughts are with you in this transition.Jann Gougeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732581136492605423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-65160328726605410952012-07-02T07:17:41.573-07:002012-07-02T07:17:41.573-07:00Hi Leslie, I agree with what other people wrote. ...Hi Leslie, I agree with what other people wrote. I can't imagine the grief you are feeling having to give up working with a medium you have spent so much time working with, finding your voice and accumulating all the technical info. I'm heading over to your new blog to follow your new path. I thought acrylics were "safe" except for cadmuim and cobalt pigments. There is a lot to learn. I read a lot of blog with bloggers posting pictures of their paint caked hands. I've been wearing gloves, but now am learning of the VOCs. I have tons of acrylics...lots of money invested, can't bring myself to pitch it just yet. I really love the simplicity of your work. The 2nd piece is wonderful.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584759212711401677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-23211060573766325232012-07-02T06:48:10.641-07:002012-07-02T06:48:10.641-07:00Hi Leslie....I'm fairly new to your blog and w...Hi Leslie....I'm fairly new to your blog and was unaware of the health issues you must have been dealing with connected to artist's materials. Of course, your frustration is natural and you are wise enough to listen to yourself and allow those feelings to be heard. Your work is like a natural spring and will new outlets through new materials....there's not stopping it. Such a pleasure to see....thanks for sharing it with the world! Best wishes! -- PattiMissouri Bend Paper Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153989891514458384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-85932039667757745822012-07-02T03:34:48.857-07:002012-07-02T03:34:48.857-07:00Hi Leslie - what a journey to recovery you are on;...Hi Leslie - what a journey to recovery you are on; and in such a generous and determined manner! I hope you can find some other ways to express your creative spirit; but like others, I think it's OK to sit with the feelings of sadness, annoyance, frustration, grief for a while. I enjoyed reading your other blog as well - learning lots and making me want to check my glue labels! I think all of us do better when we spend less times with chemicals and more time with plants ingredients for sure. Take care, be gentle on yourself and explore ....Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-72615967552262209852012-07-02T03:13:45.333-07:002012-07-02T03:13:45.333-07:00LAM- what a wonderful outcome - using your conside...LAM- what a wonderful outcome - using your considerable talents to research and analyse materials and to share these with other - that is such a gift. For many years I was a landscape artist - I sold and exchanged many works - but life and work-woprk took over. When I decided to return to creating I found I could not do what I felt I could do in the past. I was so frustrated as I wanted to reproduce my earlier form - but it was not to be. So I tried entirely new mediums and in a sense gave up who I was art wise. As you know I have now settled on beating metal etc etc. So far from landscape and oils. And I have found I am enjoying creating a new me artwise that is. I do hope you find new products that enable you to continue to create your beautiful subtle images; but a talent such as yourself might also find fulfilment in a totally new world. Go well in your search. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-80869279670066077462012-07-02T01:33:21.265-07:002012-07-02T01:33:21.265-07:00magnifiques créations.. il ne faut pas abandonner ...magnifiques créations.. il ne faut pas abandonner .. j'ai travaillé avec la cire chaude durant des années sous une épaisse fumée.. j'ai changé ma façon de travailler..ELFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709697150109137719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-48669662366407487182012-07-01T21:12:52.026-07:002012-07-01T21:12:52.026-07:00Leslie, love your work, have you considered cloth?...Leslie, love your work, have you considered cloth? Fun to chop up and collage. layer things up, use different textures, and the stitching adds texture. Come on in the water is fine.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885430927886664672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-61418839646070757632012-07-01T19:28:07.337-07:002012-07-01T19:28:07.337-07:00Hi Leslie. I think it's okay to allow yourself...Hi Leslie. I think it's okay to allow yourself to grieve the loss you are experiencing. I've been where you are and it's a tough place. In time, if you can allow yourself to remain open to possibility, new worlds will open up to you. For now, it's okay to be wherever you are in dealing with it.<br /><br />I think the second collage is spectacular. LOVe it!Lelainia N. Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228481683210538614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-40107430643320178622012-07-01T18:53:33.875-07:002012-07-01T18:53:33.875-07:00We never know where life will lead us if we are wi...We never know where life will lead us if we are willing to follow and this post is filled with that sense of "willingness". It makes so much sense, your exploration, even to those of us who are unaware of the effects these toxic materials have on us. It can only be good to expose ourselves to less toxic things when it is within our control.<br /><br />I look forward to learning from your journey, doing some exploration of my own and reading your new blog. I am always inspired by your art and words!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-9461362252024762492012-07-01T18:19:13.346-07:002012-07-01T18:19:13.346-07:00Oh Leslie, I just read your last post. I can't...Oh Leslie, I just read your last post. I can't imagine how you feel but I know you will come out the other side healthier. You are a strong artist who does strong work that inspires and heals. I'm sure that will continue in whatever media you use. All the best to you in your experimenting!Carole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.com