tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post4659644237696719701..comments2023-10-09T01:56:27.139-07:00Comments on Robbie's Ruminations: To Draw or Not to DrawRobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05146718095261185040noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-49835533494040779172007-06-29T09:41:00.000-07:002007-06-29T09:41:00.000-07:00......just chew it......oops, i mean......just do .........just chew it......oops, i mean......just do it.Oberonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03510828255050663427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-53953108367531298182007-06-26T17:03:00.000-07:002007-06-26T17:03:00.000-07:00DrawDrawDrawdrawdrAWDRawGood Luck.Draw<BR/><BR/><BR/>Draw<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Draw<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>draw<BR/><BR/><BR/>drAW<BR/><BR/><BR/>DRaw<BR/><BR/><BR/>Good Luck.The Fabulous Kitty Glendowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259506108044329136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-44616943247799020682007-06-17T21:39:00.000-07:002007-06-17T21:39:00.000-07:00The thing with college art class (I took one semes...The thing with college art class <BR/>(I took one semester of drawing)<BR/>everyone is really supportive, and not into competing with eachother. besides, when it comes right down to it. There really just into doing their own thing, and asking advice occasionally.<BR/>great fun!<BR/>I want to do it again.<BR/>someday!<BR/>enjoy!!MzAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231332599266506745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-79692160447237026582007-06-17T14:22:00.000-07:002007-06-17T14:22:00.000-07:00You freakin' rock, girl! Way to go! I worried ab...You freakin' <I>rock</I>, girl! Way to go! I worried about the same thing when I took a design class at my local CC when I was an elderly 32. Fear not. <BR/><BR/>What I learned in art class:<BR/> <BR/>a) young artists are notoriously self-involved when it comes to their art, and don't really give a damn about yours. This is good, because you don't care about theirs either. This is not a team sport. Nobody gets picked last. <BR/><BR/>b) That said, everyone tends to be generous in weekly critiques. It is honest, constructive criticism you will actually look forward to. Because it actually helps.<BR/><BR/>c) Community college art classes attract older students and the atmosphere is more about growth than competition. Gifted amateurs or aspiring pros, everyone's there to improve. <BR/><BR/>d) <I>Helloo??!!</I> You're already a pro, remember? Nobody throws pencils at a woman who has sold a line of her work to a major LA company.<BR/><BR/>You have talent and passion; you'll learn things that will improve on your natural gifts and thus bring you joy. It's your journey ~ <B>ENJOY</B>!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651527173284826294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-89222910092922926292007-06-17T05:06:00.000-07:002007-06-17T05:06:00.000-07:00You'll be fine. You are creative, capable and able...You'll be fine. You are creative, capable and able to cope. You'll be recognized as someone that works at it while still having fun. Relax!Gordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228569737635029474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-70783428555316677182007-06-16T23:18:00.000-07:002007-06-16T23:18:00.000-07:00i KNOW you will do awesome! and pssst, what is up ...i KNOW you will do awesome! <BR/><BR/>and pssst, what is up with softball girls? i had a similar experience when i was kid.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863476395629707285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-24611127068229756282007-06-16T09:47:00.000-07:002007-06-16T09:47:00.000-07:00Leaving Lisa:-] 's comment alone, I think you'll d...Leaving Lisa:-] 's comment alone, I think you'll do great so long as you remember that taking the course is about what YOU need to get from it, not what either the instructor or other participants think you need.<BR/><BR/>Your stick figures are already masterpieces compared to my dreck.Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834993203690623780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-63558543570744720862007-06-15T22:46:00.000-07:002007-06-15T22:46:00.000-07:00I don't know why people equate being "an artist" w...I don't know why people equate being "an artist" with being able to draw and paint. I can't draw worth a shit, and that goes hand in hand with a complete inability to paint, BUT I think of myself as a gifted artist. I have an innate sense of design and balance and color, and I can (and have) create a whole lot of great things that are NOT drawings or paintings!<BR/><BR/>Okay...that said, I hope you have fun at your classes...! ;)Lisa :-]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-45875926407702115922007-06-15T20:46:00.000-07:002007-06-15T20:46:00.000-07:00Don't worry about anybody else, Robbie...just do y...Don't worry about anybody else, Robbie...just do your own thing...your way. I use acrylics and love using them. I think you will, too. Have a look in the WetCanvas site...http://www.wetcanvas.com/<BR/><BR/>You will find this site extremely comprehensive and the members in the forums very, very helpful. WetCanvas covers all aspects of art...up at the top on the left you will see "channels" click on that it it will show you all the areas you can visit..It would be worth your while to become a member...it is free, but it allows you to join into the forums, post your art, discuss, ask questions etc. It's a wonderful site. I've used it a lot and found it to be very helpful to me.<BR/><BR/>All the best with your classes...and remember...don't worry about anyone else...painting, like poetry, comes from inside...from the heart and it's individual.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-46282695730755791862007-06-14T14:26:00.000-07:002007-06-14T14:26:00.000-07:00with your natural eye you will do fine...no luck n...with your natural eye you will do fine...no luck needed.Christina K Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734433683039844640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-32870642157311108432007-06-14T12:26:00.000-07:002007-06-14T12:26:00.000-07:00Best of luck with the painting classes, Robbie.By ...Best of luck with the painting classes, Robbie.<BR/>By the way, your flickr pics of fishes are Terrific!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>VVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05099178229759202562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658575.post-5133419611567740342007-06-14T07:22:00.000-07:002007-06-14T07:22:00.000-07:00I have a feeling it will be a positive experience ...I have a feeling it will be a positive experience for you. Good luck!Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.com