tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post1895899464833043668..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: SHOE LASTS AND RECYCLINGArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-2661769769901006712009-05-29T19:02:50.533-07:002009-05-29T19:02:50.533-07:00I didn't realize that these were not your pieces. ...I didn't realize that these were not your pieces. So sorry if I made a faux pax about that but I am SO happy that you are sharing the art of these people. I love the snakes in the current post. Done with Sharpies???? WOW!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046623774704584939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-40023057369014227742009-05-27T23:13:11.075-07:002009-05-27T23:13:11.075-07:00What an amazing imagination some people have, and ...What an amazing imagination some people have, and how amazing are you finding all of the inspirational work every week. Thank you for sharing.Ro Bruhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766616012470244040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-24023782395306618932009-05-27T10:53:53.517-07:002009-05-27T10:53:53.517-07:00Robyn, these do make me smile... it is so amazing ...Robyn, these do make me smile... it is so amazing to me what artists create... thank you for sharing your finds. Have a lovely and productive week! roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-39904628663491342022009-05-27T02:00:40.288-07:002009-05-27T02:00:40.288-07:00WOWOWO!!!! crazy, beautiful talent. I loved her st...WOWOWO!!!! crazy, beautiful talent. I loved her statement- it made the post for me. Thanx Robyn, for bringing us such beauty, cause I can't imagine seeing this on any other blog.Vineetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342570175344803938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-55862461268424187782009-05-26T16:10:39.376-07:002009-05-26T16:10:39.376-07:00robyn- I've had shoe lasts sitting in my studio fo...robyn- I've had shoe lasts sitting in my studio for years and just looked at them...now I really 'see'them.Don Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141696227390870122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-7858908583165896082009-05-26T16:07:10.241-07:002009-05-26T16:07:10.241-07:00These pieces are awesome!These pieces are awesome!Manonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892591394375241132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-38792909918276237152009-05-26T14:47:00.185-07:002009-05-26T14:47:00.185-07:00DJ, the nicks and the blisters are never taken lig...DJ, the nicks and the blisters are never taken lightly :-)<br /><br />Renee, happy creating!<br /><br />Karin, I like the sound of it:-)<br /><br />Mo'a, my door is always open :-)<br /><br />Jacky, I admit I also have to choose favourites and yes it's a busy week. Carving up a storm!<br /><br />Mary Ann, well worth a visit!<br /><br />Cathy, so glad you enjoyed them.<br /><br />Mansuetude, you've been far too quiet...glad you're back in blogging form. A horse with big feet...you just have to laugh!<br /><br />Mimi, any time I can put a smile on your boatrace...ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-90068337470485299492009-05-26T14:33:52.382-07:002009-05-26T14:33:52.382-07:00These are a fantastic find...really put a smile on...These are a fantastic find...really put a smile on my boatrace!<br /><br />x;0)mimilove foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02193236065965161452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-8102672236010706932009-05-26T09:53:25.365-07:002009-05-26T09:53:25.365-07:00That first one made me laugh out loud... then i th...That first one made me laugh out loud... then i thought, how come they all have good feet! <br /><br />So funny but also stylish, postures with so much evoked.mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-64220924420995701052009-05-26T09:45:29.823-07:002009-05-26T09:45:29.823-07:00Thanks for the link to this brilliantly witty arti...Thanks for the link to this brilliantly witty artist Robyn. I love absolutely everything she has done. You find the most amazing artists and craftspeople.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095469968246647873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-82367546576666545592009-05-26T07:55:40.993-07:002009-05-26T07:55:40.993-07:00Thanks so much for introducing this artist...I wen...Thanks so much for introducing this artist...I went on her site and truly enjoyed her creations.Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-26315228274821246142009-05-26T05:43:41.090-07:002009-05-26T05:43:41.090-07:00Wow you find the best artists... these pieces all ...Wow you find the best artists... these pieces all have such personality. <br />I always have to choose a favourite (dont know why), but this is so hard...maybe Psst!<br /><br />Hope you are having a lovely week and getting lots of carving done yourself.<br /><br />Jacky xoxJackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-72988290148949370932009-05-26T05:34:57.558-07:002009-05-26T05:34:57.558-07:00Thank you for pointing us to another amazing artis...Thank you for pointing us to another amazing artist. I always love coming here :)<br />Her art is so very interesting and imaginative. I watched her video...it is interesting to see her process.Mo'ahttp://moaromigboyles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-15781036694925685252009-05-25T18:20:21.760-07:002009-05-25T18:20:21.760-07:00What everyone else has said!! so much fun. I fou...What everyone else has said!! so much fun. I found one of these shoe forms years ago, and it still sits as is, never finding it's form beyond itself! Eventually a very old wooden shoe shine kit came into my life, so it's found a home upon it - much less original. Still, I do like it :)Karin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-82172866367395937602009-05-25T14:59:03.667-07:002009-05-25T14:59:03.667-07:00Absolutely D-LIGHT-ful! Thank you for sharing the...Absolutely D-LIGHT-ful! Thank you for sharing them. Makes me smile all over. I've been doing a blog wander to get inspired - think I'm ready to create!Renee Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813098198387246353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-62161936335733856832009-05-25T12:35:45.546-07:002009-05-25T12:35:45.546-07:00Hmmm...Whimsy from hard work...Not to be taken lig...Hmmm...Whimsy from hard work...Not to be taken lightly...DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087407225185566830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-23906422343197468792009-05-25T12:28:43.837-07:002009-05-25T12:28:43.837-07:00Weaver, the reason I google so much is to discover...Weaver, the reason I google so much is to discover all the amazingly talented people out there. Such creative minds!<br /><br />Pamela, absolutely wonderful!<br /><br />Oogleboops, I will look at shoe lasts with new eyes from now on.<br /><br />Caroline, happy to share the links.<br /><br />Teri, I discovered Susan's work this week and am bowled over by each piece. I often wonder what we would do without art.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-80576058872863318182009-05-25T10:36:43.053-07:002009-05-25T10:36:43.053-07:00I visited the site you linked about the shoe lasts...I visited the site you linked about the shoe lasts and am now wondering whom was the inspiration to whom? You or Susan? Or do you both work together? They are really incredible. I love the hammer heads. I love to carve also. Very creative. What would we all do without art?????Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046623774704584939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-42663067920494541932009-05-25T08:02:59.071-07:002009-05-25T08:02:59.071-07:00These are brilliant! Thanks once again.These are brilliant! Thanks once again.caroline douglasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-74773454899895563772009-05-24T16:34:42.182-07:002009-05-24T16:34:42.182-07:00This the most wonderful recycling of shoe lasts- o...This the most wonderful recycling of shoe lasts- or anything for that matter - that I have ever seen!! I wish I could carve!!! Thanks for sharing!!!ooglebloopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222611602787757388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-41976342588168411402009-05-24T12:56:49.891-07:002009-05-24T12:56:49.891-07:00You always show me things that set my imagination ...You always show me things that set my imagination aglow!! These are just wonderful!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-54615635221409310282009-05-24T11:59:13.950-07:002009-05-24T11:59:13.950-07:00What a wonderfully creative mind, Robyn.What a wonderfully creative mind, Robyn.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-87667657818723366912009-05-24T10:56:48.919-07:002009-05-24T10:56:48.919-07:00Thanks Toni.
Chris, I'm still smiling each time I...Thanks Toni.<br /><br />Chris, I'm still smiling each time I check in to reply to a few comments.<br /><br />Seth, they do seem to be alive don't they? They've got such attitude!<br /><br />Beadbabe49, the wood used to make the shoe lasts is so beautiful that it's not surprising they would be collectors pieces.<br /><br />ArtSparker, yes I can see a few Edward Gorey creatures in this menagerie....with shoes.<br /><br />Jeane, great fun :-)<br /><br />Priya, I knew these would appeal to your wonderful sense of humour.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-31857319992294489942009-05-24T10:13:37.684-07:002009-05-24T10:13:37.684-07:00Ha ha ha...these are wonderful examples of works o...Ha ha ha...these are wonderful examples of works of art made with great humour.pRiyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238366312590419659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-81009203058920397752009-05-24T09:09:00.470-07:002009-05-24T09:09:00.470-07:00whimsical and fun!whimsical and fun!Jeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.com