19 Replies to “Blue Velvet”

  2. Susan K. Hagen – Retired professor of Middle English literature and Master Gardener, living in north central Alabama—with additional interests in nature photography and poetry.
    Susan K. Hagen says:

    Lovely contrasts and composition.

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  3. 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:

    Amazing color……never underestimate nature ….

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  4. pamallnuttg – United States – I love to go for walks in nature. Experiencing and observing the daily and hourly changes in my own neighborhood keeps me in awe of the complexity of our shared world. Learning about life through the creative process, whether it be writing, painting, sculpture, or gardening, helps to keep me grounded and humbled.
    pamallnuttg says:

    what a knock-out!

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  5. You have brought a lot of joy and interesting thoughts to us during the year. Thank you for this and I wish you a joyous Christmas and hope the muse will stay with you in the coming year.

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  8. judybarton – Still in love, complicated, almost stupid, interested to recognize herself. "Up to the age of eighteen years old everybody writes poems; after, only two categories of people may continue to do it: poets and idiots." (Benedetto Croce). Obviously I do not consider myself a poet.
    judybarton says:

    It’s so violent

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  9. Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh – Greater Philadelphia – Fine Artist & Published Poet | AI Curation & Aesthetic Integrity Bridging 30+ years of classical studio mastery with emerging digital systems via Krita & Figma. I'm currently exploring the purposeful intersection of human craftsmanship and digital innovation. My work is rooted in a foundational B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing and a Certificate in Art Therapy from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Before dedicating myself to my independent studio practice, I spent eight years as an On-Air Visual Coordinator at HSN. There, I maintained rigorous aesthetic standards for live national broadcasts, a high-pressure environment that honed my "human eye" for visual quality and real-time storytelling. The Visual Journey My artwork has evolved from representational studies to abstract expressionism, characterized by bold, expressive color and the hallmark use of physical, gestural lines. Today, I am evolving a unique hybrid style—Tradigital Art—utilizing tools like Krita and Figma to bridge my traditional studio roots with modern creative tools. This process is not about replacement, but about the deliberate evolution of original canvases into new digital realms. My imagery leans toward the ethereal and the subconscious, striving to grasp the unknown through color and form. The Poetic Voice Informed by a deep love of Nature and Social Justice, I write emotional, vivid poetry that often reflects on my experiences within the Palestinian Diaspora and my Irish-American heritage. My work has been published in juried journals including Spillwords Press, Freeverse Revolution, and Masticadores USA. For many years, I considered myself strictly a visual person. Writing came to me later in life as a sudden, natural phenomenon—an internal prompt I finally decided to obey. What started as journaling evolved into a serious love of the creative process, where spontaneity is as vital as the end result. I continue to "journey on," exploring the creative landscape from the inside out. My hope is that the intersection of my visual and literary work inspires a shared connection and moves you in some way. Best to you, Jay Mora-Shihadeh
    Artist/Poet_JayMoraShihadeh says:

    What a great blue! nice image

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  11. Laura Kate – One of six children, I was raised by a busy mom, who instilled in me a love of fabric. Though I learned to sew and knit at a young age, it was the arrival of my first grandchild that pushed me into action. A long-time knitter, I am now ready to explore all things fiber.
    Laura Kate says:

    Amazing sky.

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  12. Beautiful picture. You always have the most amazing photos.

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