18 Replies to “Panes”

  8. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    A mighty big barn.

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  9. Pen – United States – A self-published author and longtime HS patient, I refuse to be unproductive. I spend as much time as possible writing, caring for my 90 year old mother with dementia, my two feline kids, and raising awareness about HS.
    penspen says:

    Reblogged this on The Muse Speaketh.

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  10. 2ndhalfolife – In the second (or really third?) half of my life now. Moving into the more crone stage: out of my head, into my soul. I am revisiting this blog after many years, many life changes and challenges and finding myself surrounding by joy and resilience. Join me for the transformation and transition.
    2ndhalfolife says:

    I feel like years ago there were so many more active barns and cows etc? One just doesn’t see that many anymore. It’s sad.

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  11. firefly1275 – Louisiana – V. Rose enjoys creating mystical characters and worlds, with a touch of the modern day world. When she is not writing or thinking up her next story ideas, she is enjoying South Louisiana sunset.
    firefly1275 says:

    Very nice and beautiful!

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  13. A Crafters Journey – I am a 54 yr old mom and crafter. Just aching to take you down a crafting history trail. I have tried many different types of crafts from macrame to crochet, and would like to share it all.
    A Crafters Journey says:

    I love the barn, most of all I love your saying.

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  14. Lori Fontanes – Writer in various media covering food, technology, climate change and the environment. Also: adjunct professor, community advocate and backyard farmer. I believe in democracy.
    Lori Fontanes says:

    so peaceful! thx for sharing!

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  16. Cindi – Hi, I’m Cindi, an American who lived in Norway for nine years, and a citizen of the world ... grandma, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt ... student, teacher ... friend ... freelance musician and virtual assistant ... pet devotee ... volunteer ... traveler, expat ... hooked on historical fiction and advice columns ... never too far away from my Spotify playlist ... join me as I write about this adventure called life.
    Cindi says:

    Wonderful words to go with a stunning image.

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  18. Dr. Denny Wilkins – Dr. Denny Wilkins professes journalism at a small, private university in the Northeast. He has climbed, hiked, kayaked, photographed, skied, and otherwise meandered aimlessly throughout the American West for decades. He has degrees in geology, environmental studies, and communication — and has tried to make use of them as a co-founder of the progressive cultural blog ScholarsandRogues.com. He’s broadly interested in how the world works and why it works that way. He hates writing, although he does like having written well.
    Dr. Denny Wilkins says:

    Beautiful … just beautiful.

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