tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post2312324380248026788..comments2024-02-03T07:05:06.121+10:00Comments on Serena Lewis: photo-a-week and the artist's way check-inSerena Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-29413047331384318892010-02-09T23:59:17.232+10:002010-02-09T23:59:17.232+10:00Hi, Serena, I adore yr painting so much as I'm...Hi, Serena, I adore yr painting so much as I'm doing 3D folk art with Acrylic colour too, but not as good as yours, i think i should learn more from u......I do clay art also and I like gardening as well...Vinchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956760667317264291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-56743607459654800942009-08-29T07:13:27.681+10:002009-08-29T07:13:27.681+10:00Shashi - Thanks! Sorry to hear you've been hav...Shashi - Thanks! Sorry to hear you've been having a rough time with Blogger lately. Shell and I noticed a few problems with Blogger a couple of weeks ago....I wonder if they are doing maintenance here and there.<br /><br />Maria - Thanks! It sure has been crazy busy here with the art order, doctor's appointments and family stuff. I might need a week off just to get over it. lol<br /><Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-16241639592806914302009-08-29T07:06:56.734+10:002009-08-29T07:06:56.734+10:00Miss 376 - Thank you! After being hurt in that way...Miss 376 - Thank you! After being hurt in that way, it has made me even more conscious of encouraging and supporting my kids with their dreams. <br /><br />Paula - Thanks! Mum and Dad certainly have achieved quite a milestone.<br /><br />Judi - Thanks! I feel the same about commissions unless they are along the style of painting I'm enjoying at the time. I feel stifled when it involves art Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-10668104722000147002009-08-28T12:51:52.948+10:002009-08-28T12:51:52.948+10:00I agree with JudiPatootie--anything that feeds you...I agree with JudiPatootie--anything that feeds your soul qualifies for an artist's date in my book. Congrats to your folks. :)<br /><br />The world is filled with naysayers--and I think you're right--sometimes we are our own worst critics. The plate is really beautiful and I'm sure she will be thrilled with it. <br /><br />Even if I am not doing the book with you (lent it out to Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-30950901660903829102009-08-28T05:59:26.465+10:002009-08-28T05:59:26.465+10:00Serena,
I love the plate. It has such a beautifu...Serena, <br /><br />I love the plate. It has such a beautiful old fashioned feel to it.<br /><br />I really enjoy reading about how you deal with everyday life and your art. You have lots of talent and I hope you will continue to share it with us:~)Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-42215465697911757872009-08-28T02:47:33.437+10:002009-08-28T02:47:33.437+10:00Beautiful work on the plaque!
Your post helps to ...Beautiful work on the plaque!<br /><br />Your post helps to remind me that I'm no different than anyone else on this artistic journey. We all have those around us that will try to take us down with their comments. Sometimes I forget that others have "friends" like this too! It also reminds me to be thankful to the ones who build us up!Perpetual Chocoholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536475843763405457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-27443956706201438702009-08-28T01:50:49.171+10:002009-08-28T01:50:49.171+10:00Awesome post!
Good for you for not letting anythin...Awesome post!<br />Good for you for not letting anything diffuse your love for art. (You really are super-talented).<br />What an amazing celebration for your parents - to be married and together for all these years...I love it!<br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-19470798989235242162009-08-27T23:33:22.672+10:002009-08-27T23:33:22.672+10:00Hello Serena! Beautiful plaque you're working ...Hello Serena! Beautiful plaque you're working on:) Sounds like you have been very busy lately! Good to spend time with your family, especially on such important occasions :) cheers,MariaMaria Catalina Wileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031125287591708625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-74306253289418028682009-08-27T19:27:20.504+10:002009-08-27T19:27:20.504+10:00Blogger has been giving me so much problems lately...Blogger has been giving me so much problems lately so I have not been able to keep up to date. I got in at last today. What a lovely plaque. I am sure it will be treasured. Greetings to your mum and dad on their anniversary. You are so lucky to be able to get together on such important family occasions.Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-15751276965072971942009-08-27T15:24:51.037+10:002009-08-27T15:24:51.037+10:00Good to have you back Serena...I missed your cheer...Good to have you back Serena...I missed your cheery presence online. Although I'm not doing The Artist's Way right now, the topics and questions that you're asking yourself, are good reminders for all of us.<br /><br />The plate is just beautiful and will be treasured by the recipient I'm sure.kate ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090535919537300999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-37856249439637264932009-08-27T11:46:01.821+10:002009-08-27T11:46:01.821+10:00The plate is so beautiful! I'm almost on dial ...The plate is so beautiful! I'm almost on dial up all the time. :(Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578922814639089070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-25941898908762252812009-08-27T07:23:30.962+10:002009-08-27T07:23:30.962+10:00The painting is lovely Mum, I am sure they will lo...The painting is lovely Mum, I am sure they will love it. <br /><br />It was a great day out with the family. I had a great time!<br /><br />The Artist's way is such a great journey. With all the stuff going on it sounded like you really needed that artist's date.<br /><br />I am so glad you never let your "friend" stop you doing your art. Go Mum!! For standing up for yourself.Michelle Eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249391882536601883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-54454262517419983282009-08-27T07:11:47.222+10:002009-08-27T07:11:47.222+10:00nice photo of everyone :) happy anniversary to you...nice photo of everyone :) happy anniversary to your parents!<br /><br />I think most artists at one time or another are their own monster :/ its something that can be so hard to get over and be creative insteadJennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-25689047065082640602009-08-27T06:15:34.263+10:002009-08-27T06:15:34.263+10:00When I read about how you had the presence to stan...When I read about how you had the presence to stand up to your "friend" (I love the young people's word frenemy) I was just so proud of you! So even if you have been too hard on yourself at times, you have persevered and become The Artist You Wished To Be. Congratulations.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198572015888392613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-87906532391396588602009-08-27T03:02:49.332+10:002009-08-27T03:02:49.332+10:00Welcome back...missed your posts. The artist'...Welcome back...missed your posts. The artist's way sounds really amazing...can't wait to see what comes out of it for you.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740738041547883989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-63768226852395915452009-08-27T01:45:04.587+10:002009-08-27T01:45:04.587+10:00The heart-shaped plate is gorgeous!! I'm sure...The heart-shaped plate is gorgeous!! I'm sure the woman will love it.<br /><br />Sorry about all you internet problems but it sounds as if you made good use of your time. I got a very slow start on The Artist's Way but have really buckled down this week and am focusing!<br /><br />PS - that one so-called friend sure didn't know what she was talking about when she made fun of your Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-66815024000767246312009-08-27T01:35:45.115+10:002009-08-27T01:35:45.115+10:00Hi an s so good to know you. Your plaque is lovely...Hi an s so good to know you. Your plaque is lovely, I am a rose person.. there is something so glorious and timeless about roses<br /><br />I stopped doing commissioned paintings becasue They always seem to dtagnate me..so unless its a special favor..i dont do them anylongerYour family is wonderful.. arent you fortunate to have them in your life<br /><br />Good Artist Way work,, I think maybe yorjudipatootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311208209395349082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-21187955525251470002009-08-27T00:48:57.747+10:002009-08-27T00:48:57.747+10:00Those flowers are delightful! And the heart shape,...Those flowers are delightful! And the heart shape, so sweet.<br /><br />Congratulations to your parents on their wedding anniversary. Lovely family picture. :)Paula - Buenos Aireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601159166382653183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-79674137257857910212009-08-26T21:02:12.086+10:002009-08-26T21:02:12.086+10:00I am so conscious with my son as to how easy it ca...I am so conscious with my son as to how easy it can be to knock back his confidence and creativity. I can very well understand how you felt. It is hard enough showing other people what you do without getting that sort of reaction. I'm so glad you continued and have encouraged your children to do the sameJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.com