tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post536101344505558023..comments2024-03-28T20:40:18.960-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Painting Class, the Art Show and Coming Back from HeavenMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-63842576747700669252021-11-20T09:14:54.024-05:002021-11-20T09:14:54.024-05:00I'm surprised at that too. The lady who teache...I'm surprised at that too. The lady who teaches that class lives in the condo section so it's easier for her to get rid of the clean up rags and fluids. I gave my oils away when I moved here for that reason. The CCC bought beautiful sets of brushes for the class and real canvas, not canvas boards. I am relearning lots of things but there is one thing the instructor does that I just hate. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-33007488005108101812021-11-20T08:30:39.289-05:002021-11-20T08:30:39.289-05:00With the texture of oil and acrylics, it seems lik...With the texture of oil and acrylics, it seems like you could still do/learn the same techniques with acrylics so the lessons would be useful for the painting at home (and the clean-up a lot easier. It actually surprises me they are doing oil not acrylic just because of that!). I'd take any art class they offered!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-54702296427278967102021-11-17T15:33:22.688-05:002021-11-17T15:33:22.688-05:00To be sure that was such a Deal for that Class and...To be sure that was such a Deal for that Class and so getting anything out of it was worth the minuscule investment and getting to meet some other Artistic Residents to Connect with.Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-47666125648782417142021-11-16T18:30:52.680-05:002021-11-16T18:30:52.680-05:00Sounds like you're having some exciting times ...Sounds like you're having some exciting times there! Can be interesting making new connections as you get to know people. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-81399767564872199162021-11-16T17:21:41.852-05:002021-11-16T17:21:41.852-05:00I do. Almost too much.I do. Almost too much.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-39888407953709517982021-11-16T15:48:24.129-05:002021-11-16T15:48:24.129-05:00Sounds like you have plenty to keep you occupied. ...Sounds like you have plenty to keep you occupied. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-44377359870740867142021-11-16T14:25:40.084-05:002021-11-16T14:25:40.084-05:00Thanks. Making a scene or adding drama to mine or ...Thanks. Making a scene or adding drama to mine or other people's lives is just not who I am. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46522235051535181992021-11-16T10:17:04.220-05:002021-11-16T10:17:04.220-05:00I like your mode of taking it all in and discardin...I like your mode of taking it all in and discarding what you don't need. There's nothing to be gained from making a scene or an enemy just because of a painting class. And you're right--it sounds like a really good deal for what you paid.<br /><br />In the meantime you're also getting in there and mixing with some new people and finding potential buddies.<br /><br />Your quilt is Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-60572865966115744712021-11-15T14:59:41.364-05:002021-11-15T14:59:41.364-05:00It is a good class for a true beginner or for some...It is a good class for a true beginner or for someone like me who just likes being in a class setting after years away from art. She's been painting and teaching continuously since the '70s so I sincerely don't believe either one of us in under the false illusion I could teach her anything. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21765956118737387202021-11-15T12:07:16.510-05:002021-11-15T12:07:16.510-05:00Well if you hadn't been a painter this class w...Well if you hadn't been a painter this class would teach me, an unartistic person with no knowledge a lot from a beginners stand point. You know where to start and then move on and learn other styles and try other styles on your own you know? I think if you were in a class you knew nothing about it would not phase you to take all these instructions. But I think the instructor knows you can Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-9994034700712931152021-11-15T09:00:01.024-05:002021-11-15T09:00:01.024-05:00The class was billed as being for beginners and it...The class was billed as being for beginners and it showed the picture of the barn we'd be painting. It didn't pretend to be something for serious artists or for letting out your artistic expression so I'm fine with "not being able to color outside the lines" in THIS class. If it was a college class I wouldn't be okay with it. I've forgotten a lot of the basics so I&#Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-13090549709808927182021-11-14T23:21:49.346-05:002021-11-14T23:21:49.346-05:00It's nice they had that Art Show, Creative Sou...It's nice they had that Art Show, Creative Souls getting together always has such a palpable Positive Energy. The Art Teacher... I dunno... sounds like the Art Teacher my Granddaughter has at her High School and doesn't allow much Artistic Freedom or doing Art in various ways. I don't think there is a Right or Wrong way to Create, the Essence of every Creation has the Artist infusedBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23527828620551788192021-11-14T14:12:06.043-05:002021-11-14T14:12:06.043-05:00I've read scientific research/theory on why pe...I've read scientific research/theory on why people see bright lights in near-death experiences. Can't remember now why the brain does that but people who experience it aren't making it up and if they believe in an afterlife they incorporate that into trying to understand what happening to them. I would never label them self-rightous. My own father saw the Heavenly Gates just before heMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67863337138967233302021-11-14T13:46:47.497-05:002021-11-14T13:46:47.497-05:00Thank you. It's the best one I've made and...Thank you. It's the best one I've made and totally random.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-2581246031730146092021-11-14T12:34:19.530-05:002021-11-14T12:34:19.530-05:00The quilt is wonderful.The quilt is wonderful.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43024112222036641952021-11-14T11:33:05.019-05:002021-11-14T11:33:05.019-05:00I'm thrilled you have found a class to take! A...I'm thrilled you have found a class to take! And the price id definitely right. She does sound a bit anal but I don't know much about oil and maybe that is a very proper and correct way to clean the brush. I know I learn new mechanics like that all the time. And I'm glad you get on. But after looking at the two paintings you put in the show, I am stunned you are taking a class! Or Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-4422963022634027472021-11-13T22:27:41.649-05:002021-11-13T22:27:41.649-05:00That's exactly what I need at this point in ti...That's exactly what I need at this point in time is a beginner's eye and mind. It will be fun.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5161706323636580872021-11-13T22:18:36.880-05:002021-11-13T22:18:36.880-05:00It's a bargain on all counts.It's a bargain on all counts.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73338788926934375172021-11-13T20:28:09.567-05:002021-11-13T20:28:09.567-05:00That class sounds like a bargain for the blog fodd...That class sounds like a bargain for the blog fodder alone. 😊😀 CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32352012535386293512021-11-13T19:47:22.198-05:002021-11-13T19:47:22.198-05:00I love both your paintings, Jean! Your art class m...I love both your paintings, Jean! Your art class might be more suited to absolute beginners but I don't think there is any problem coming back to something with a beginner's mind. Take what's useful to you from this, and then go incorporate it into your way...at least, that's how I approach these types of things.<br /><br />DebThe Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-19107943557188100772021-11-13T19:08:40.831-05:002021-11-13T19:08:40.831-05:00The woman who sits next to me in class is fun and ...The woman who sits next to me in class is fun and I'm seeing her in other places around campus now to stop and chat. I think we will become friends. Two others in class (including the pastor who is super nice) I've met in other places so slowly we're all getting to know each other beneath the surface. <br /><br />Maybe not Bob Ross but definitely not challenging with its simple Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32391082424671400132021-11-13T17:14:00.615-05:002021-11-13T17:14:00.615-05:00I hope you meet someone in your class who becomes ...I hope you meet someone in your class who becomes a chum. That's how I found my bestie when I moved to the coast. My experience with people in the arts has been that they're very generous with their knowledge. I don't think your house looks Bob Rossy at all. It has a charming primitive look to it that's very appealing.<br /><br /><br />LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-25219027802253065442021-11-13T15:11:24.225-05:002021-11-13T15:11:24.225-05:00I used to be a class junkie before my husband'...I used to be a class junkie before my husband's stroke so this class IS exciting on many levels.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-79821903824125116782021-11-13T14:49:34.620-05:002021-11-13T14:49:34.620-05:00I hope the classes are exciting and fun and you le...I hope the classes are exciting and fun and you learn something Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-59377734410593098902021-11-13T14:37:47.381-05:002021-11-13T14:37:47.381-05:00I like to be in top half of the entries talent-wis...I like to be in top half of the entries talent-wise, not the bottom half. If I think I'll be in the latter group I wouldn't enter at all. And trust me, painting in a Bob Ross style is more a craft than a talent. It just takes a willingness to follow directions and patience. I would have taken the dog instead of the house over to the show at the last minute but the easel that was left Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com