tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post4870965592931881162..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: A DREAM OF TREESArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-77239457646169121812013-12-14T07:38:54.624-08:002013-12-14T07:38:54.624-08:00Amazing pieces, I love to see how different artist...Amazing pieces, I love to see how different artist take inspiration from the same sources. That is one of my favorite things about art - to see how different people interpret the world around them, and how they react.Ngillettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209999401102677946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-30009115457203158612011-09-03T10:13:45.740-07:002011-09-03T10:13:45.740-07:00It is always so fascinating to see how different a...It is always so fascinating to see how different artists use the same material and end up with such a vast variety as a result. Another wonderful post. And I am equally chuffed that you are in the book!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-67375830672343808932011-09-03T03:20:42.635-07:002011-09-03T03:20:42.635-07:00The imagery of trees is so unique yet so universal...The imagery of trees is so unique yet so universal. I love the ideas of seeds and their potential. All of this makes for lovely browsing, reading and pondering - thank you!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-69152592606754605952011-09-01T17:27:32.469-07:002011-09-01T17:27:32.469-07:00amazing art you have shared with us here...wow! Co...amazing art you have shared with us here...wow! Congratulations on being part of Seth's book, that is fantastic and well deserved!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-87356448239927780252011-09-01T05:56:28.188-07:002011-09-01T05:56:28.188-07:00Grrl, Marcella's work is wonderfully quirky. N...Grrl, Marcella's work is wonderfully quirky. No wonder you love it! Your work and your blog have the quirkiness that keeps me interested in what you do.<br /><br />Sharmon, I sketched my ideas for the book over a year ago so now I am ready to gallop to publication date. It is all very exciting!<br /><br />Thanks Velma.<br /><br />Soraya, hope you are feeling less rushed off your feet. All the chasing after Tara is keeping you as slim as a pin :-)<br /><br />Kim :-) Let me know when it arrives.<br /><br />Donna, Mary Oliver certainly has a way with words doesn't she?!<br /><br />Gaby, thank you so much!<br /><br />Dyche Designs, not too long to wait :-)<br /><br />Roxanne, ....snuck it in :-)ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-58322936302526888692011-08-31T16:29:33.558-07:002011-08-31T16:29:33.558-07:00Dear Robyn, what I love the very most here, is you...Dear Robyn, what I love the very most here, is your carving, Memories of Trees, and the way you snuck it in, I smiled when I saw it! And Mary Oliver and Herman Hesse. I used to go off to hide and read his books during my first year of college. <br />Trees, simple or complex in structure, delicate or fiercely strong. I love them too!rivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-83224821340831044682011-08-30T09:13:14.769-07:002011-08-30T09:13:14.769-07:00You find the most stunning pieces to showcase. I ...You find the most stunning pieces to showcase. I have a huge thing for trees and I just love that poem. Congrats on being in Seth's book, I was excited to make it in too. Can't wait to see the finished version when it comes out next year.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-7786524606887035382011-08-29T23:39:55.974-07:002011-08-29T23:39:55.974-07:00Congratulations, Robyn! This is wonderful news! I ...Congratulations, Robyn! This is wonderful news! I am very excited for you. Can't wait to see the book!<br /><br />Hugs, GabyGaby Bee https://www.blogger.com/profile/02995395178887747269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-62079367861580802822011-08-29T20:56:19.420-07:002011-08-29T20:56:19.420-07:00Trees are one of my favorite subject matter, Mary ...Trees are one of my favorite subject matter, Mary Oliver is one of my favorite poets and you always find such diverse and unique and creative artists.. and congrats on the Seth Apter book inclusion!layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-77834842475324456592011-08-29T17:42:26.407-07:002011-08-29T17:42:26.407-07:00Congratulations Robyn! Your piece is superb. I mu...Congratulations Robyn! Your piece is superb. I must get myself a copy of the book when it comes out. I'm so excited for my parcel!!!!Kim Schoenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703881713524369921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-39683973692137334142011-08-29T05:51:57.745-07:002011-08-29T05:51:57.745-07:00Dear sweet Robyn...just the thing I needed this mo...Dear sweet Robyn...just the thing I needed this morning!!! I just adore that Mary Oliver poem! It feeds my soul I tell you. I love and adore trees...their quiet wisdom encourages and inspires me. Total tree hugger here! My very fave piece of the post...YOURS! I love the way you melded the figure with the tree...<br />Oh!! You are going to be in that book on Mixed Media artists???Have to pick it up when it comes out!! How exciting!! <br />I have been a bit overwhelmed over here Robyn...and have had a difficult time keeping up with...everything. Tara is just growing so fast...I can't keep up:) xxxsoraya nulliahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163510829390285349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-55562299106473877642011-08-29T05:23:51.928-07:002011-08-29T05:23:51.928-07:00this is just great. the first and the last images ...this is just great. the first and the last images are even better.Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-11852563450661584452011-08-28T18:36:55.643-07:002011-08-28T18:36:55.643-07:00Ah, some of my best friends are trees! Thanks for...Ah, some of my best friends are trees! Thanks for the wonderful links; Rudinskas is wonderful, as is your piece. That piece by Sophie is spectacular. The rest I must investigate more closely! Big congrats to you for getting into Seth's book- can't wait for to see what you did!Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-9602148893695738582011-08-28T16:01:26.699-07:002011-08-28T16:01:26.699-07:00I guess the fun bit is following your tumblr, so I...I guess the fun bit is following your tumblr, so I get a sneak preview of all the goodies.<br /><br />I LOVVVEEEEE this Marcella woman... linky love here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-60561144219997647952011-08-28T01:33:03.176-07:002011-08-28T01:33:03.176-07:00Melanie, that's what I love about Mary Oliver&...Melanie, that's what I love about Mary Oliver's poetry. They flow so naturally like a conversation or trend of thought. I hope you are safe! Our local newspaper had an article about New York battening down the hatches, on the front page.<br /><br />Elfi, now I am thinking about the amazing trees that you paint...<br /><br />Barry, exactly! Where would we be?!<br /><br />Gaby, the lithograph has given me many moments of joy. Every time I look at it I am amazed.<br /><br />Thanks Sue, so many memories of trees.... How many of us have climbed trees and made houses or nests in or under a tree during childhood?<br /><br />Leslie thank you.... I so enjoyed your new post today. It has given me a lot of food for thought.<br /><br />Mary Ann, a lovely thing to say...thank you!<br /><br />Caroline, it's quite weird how the perfect word verification will pop up.<br /><br />Thanks Jann, I think you might be disappointed to be a fly on the wall :-)ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-44674219990060309982011-08-28T01:21:43.259-07:002011-08-28T01:21:43.259-07:00Laura, I like that.... Druid Trees. I've alway...Laura, I like that.... Druid Trees. I've always thought of oak trees as sacred for some reason.<br /><br />Jeane, thank YOU! Yes, the lithograph by Rudinskas must be wonderful to see in person. I'm sure we miss a lot of detail when looking at this image.<br /><br />Jann, they are all beautiful images aren't they?! How lucky we are to have the internet.<br /><br />Kim, I hope that by the time you get to the studio you will be very inspired :-)<br /><br />Lynne, ....they embody the spirit of a tree .... that makes me very happy!<br /><br />Thanks Emma, ....indeed, the world would be a very sad place without trees.<br /><br />Valonia, keep smiling :-)<br /><br />Hi India, there's a close up of Popa's tree if you follow the link. It made quite an impression on me when I found the image.<br /><br />Robin, thank you!<br /><br />Sophie, a post about trees would be very strange without a Sophie Munns image and Thank YOU so much for all the fanfair about ArtPropelled on your blogs. <br /><br />Jackie, I will be checking up on you to see where the ideas take you :-)<br /><br />HHnB, mmmm ... the scent of eucalyptus leaves on the breeze...wonderful!<br /><br />Lisa at G, thanks so much. Over the years when looking at houses on the market I'm always drawn to the trees first.<br /><br />Wen, a rest under a green tree sounds good enough for me! Thank you.<br /><br />Ro, I can't help smiling when I see your cheerful lollipop trees.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-54903486540439035082011-08-27T08:30:17.285-07:002011-08-27T08:30:17.285-07:00You have introduced me to so much beautiful art wi...You have introduced me to so much beautiful art with wood (tumblr). After I clicked the "publish" button, I realized I hadn't mentioned your stunning work! You're another artist I wish I could be a fly on the wall of your work area!Jann Gougeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732581136492605423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-74058317609468250872011-08-26T19:49:24.986-07:002011-08-26T19:49:24.986-07:00Who doesn't have an affinity with tree?! Anot...Who doesn't have an affinity with tree?! Another beautiful collection - yours is just perfect there! Can't wait to explore the links. LOL - you won't believe the word verification...WOODIE!!!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851668813182425335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-893646687455872172011-08-26T10:51:06.039-07:002011-08-26T10:51:06.039-07:00Every word, every image speaks to my heart...this ...Every word, every image speaks to my heart...this is a post to long remember...thank you!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-87645568194309233892011-08-26T10:41:59.586-07:002011-08-26T10:41:59.586-07:00I am so pleased to see your work here Robyn - l.o....I am so pleased to see your work here Robyn - l.o.v.e. Memories of Trees. We have a great big cedar tree down by the creek. I think of her as The Grandmother. Thank you for another fabulous posy. I like the way your mind finds connections between things.Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-80632028032553287122011-08-26T04:20:20.013-07:002011-08-26T04:20:20.013-07:00Again such wonderful inspirational artworks. Trees...Again such wonderful inspirational artworks. Trees, memories, nature, sanctuaries - each term is evoquing a wealth of associations. I particularly like the collage/assemblage of Wen Redmond - and your beautiful sculpture "Memories of Trees"!Suehttp://su-tropical.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-27665716254625930632011-08-26T04:04:36.508-07:002011-08-26T04:04:36.508-07:00Great eye candy as usual. All are amazing and the ...Great eye candy as usual. All are amazing and the lithograph on the top is absolutely stunning. <br />Thanks for so much inspiration, Robyn!Gaby Bee https://www.blogger.com/profile/02995395178887747269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-13773542871804210102011-08-26T02:48:22.364-07:002011-08-26T02:48:22.364-07:00R-ahh! Where would we be without the breath, shape...R-ahh! Where would we be without the breath, shape and images of trees. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-83886160903755823042011-08-26T01:30:03.060-07:002011-08-26T01:30:03.060-07:00je me suis perdue dans tout ces sites..à presque o...je me suis perdue dans tout ces sites..à presque oublier de laisser un commentaire..bref c'est comme toujours un régal!ELFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709697150109137719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-45005907624669638162011-08-25T22:47:04.509-07:002011-08-25T22:47:04.509-07:00Few things are more profound -- and yet so matter ...Few things are more profound -- and yet so matter of factly stated -- as a Mary Oliver poem. <br /><br />I love Swinson's blue trees.<br />We're battening down here (New York, but the whole eastern coast of the US) in anticipation of a hurricane over the weekend and I fear for the trees.my crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484071987163894248noreply@blogger.com