tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post5241641931396681943..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: AMULETS, TALISMANS AND CHARMSArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-67581587625970190442010-01-17T20:38:59.960-08:002010-01-17T20:38:59.960-08:00Absolutely amazing. I was looking over the web for...Absolutely amazing. I was looking over the web for information on amulet bags (joined an Amulet Bag swap)to get some ideas and came across your blog. Thank you so much for sharing with us.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729304222144117646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-48885238748541758912009-08-30T01:23:45.782-07:002009-08-30T01:23:45.782-07:00Wim, yes I do recognise words in Flemish, Dutch or...Wim, yes I do recognise words in Flemish, Dutch or German that sound like Afrikaans though I am not fluent in Afrikaans since English is my home language.<br /><br />Amulets, glad you enjoyed the post.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-49153704760462509892009-08-29T20:12:14.992-07:002009-08-29T20:12:14.992-07:00Very unique, I am impressed.Very unique, I am impressed.Amuletshttp://www.bestamulets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-89587655791909700032009-05-07T08:42:00.000-07:002009-05-07T08:42:00.000-07:00The magic power of amulets, mascots and talisman i...The magic power of amulets, mascots and talisman is described by Desmond Morris in a very interesting book, the copy I have is in Flemish, a language that sounds like Afrikaans.wimhttp://blog.seniorennet.be/schetsblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-20129893198806359382009-04-26T07:43:00.000-07:002009-04-26T07:43:00.000-07:00Keith, it would be a dream come true to have you t...Keith, it would be a dream come true to have you teaching in South Africa. I'll nose about and see if the art and craft society have any ideas.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-74568419383376100032009-04-26T07:40:00.000-07:002009-04-26T07:40:00.000-07:00Grrl, that would be a whole other post!Grrl, that would be a whole other post!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-29831812889934265862009-04-25T22:23:00.000-07:002009-04-25T22:23:00.000-07:00that amulet book is lovely, a continual source of ...that amulet book is lovely, a continual source of inspiration. I wonder what our 21st century ones are?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-32847913152332964632009-04-25T05:13:00.000-07:002009-04-25T05:13:00.000-07:00Hi Robyn,
Thank you for including my work on your...Hi Robyn,<br /><br />Thank you for including my work on your blog. You've singled out some pretty amazing objects here, and I'm glad to be among them.<br /><br />I've wanted for several years to come to South Africa to teach workshops. If you know of anyone willing or capable of organizing this, please drop me an email - it's a part of the world I've always wanted to explore!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Keith Lo BueKeith Lo Buehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005802761969200329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-91839843924410705972009-04-24T22:23:00.000-07:002009-04-24T22:23:00.000-07:00Mansuetude, I discovered Baubo, the belly goddess,...Mansuetude, I discovered Baubo, the belly goddess, when I read Women who Run with Wolves. Thank YOU for remining me. I must read it again!<br /><br />Cynjon,aren't those pocket sculptures divine!!!<br /><br />Cathy, I bet there's a very good quote about too much stopping and staring too. That's my problem when I get onto the internet. <br /><br />Roxanne, thank you.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-71363426647552706372009-04-22T10:56:00.000-07:002009-04-22T10:56:00.000-07:00So rich in culture and history... the things that ...So rich in culture and history... the things that artist create to tell their stor... how you create your own pieces... all here to light fire to my senses. Roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-32374668887450254392009-04-22T07:48:00.000-07:002009-04-22T07:48:00.000-07:00Fascinating as always Robyn. I have been reading y...Fascinating as always Robyn. I have been reading your blog, wallowing in the gorgeousness and following your links when I should have been doing my drawings for my blog...ha ha.<br /><br />But as William Henry Davies put it....What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stop and stare.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095469968246647873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-52866035125220285652009-04-21T18:11:00.000-07:002009-04-21T18:11:00.000-07:00"Who wore them? What is their story?"
Those are t..."Who wore them? What is their story?"<br /><br />Those are the really fascinating questions about them...the imaginings of their histories.<br /><br />Blunt's pocket sculptures are simply cool...speaking as someone who frequently carries buckeys in his pocket!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-82375122971078089762009-04-21T17:01:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:01:00.000-07:00i was here days back, and so taken away by the lin...i was here days back, and so taken away by the links, i never got back to speak... <br /><br />this might be one of my favorite posts! Its so close to the power of words for me, the spirit engagement... love the found object jewelry too. <br /><br />Your healing goddess, do you ever know her by the name of Baubo? I once embarrisingly did an oral ta;k about her, connected to a figure in Toni Morrison the novelist's work... thanks for teaching me again!mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-43880699525465078682009-04-21T12:39:00.000-07:002009-04-21T12:39:00.000-07:00Caroline, I'm looking forward to your post on ...Caroline, I'm looking forward to your post on the other Omani talismans.<br /><br />Thanks Vineeta, I could say the same about you. Your blog is packed with wonderful eyecandy!<br /><br />T&S, I'm very happy with that title, thank you!<br /><br />Judy, the amulet you had made for your son sounds very special. How upsetting that it was stolen.<br /><br />Lucky Charms, thank you for commenting. I love to hear what people think of all the different pieces.<br /><br />Bindu, glad you enjoyed them.<br /><br />Robyn, thanks so much !<br /><br />Michelle, I worried that this post was too long but didn't want to leave any of these pieces out. They are all so intriguing.<br /><br />Seth, aren't they all wonderful?<br /><br />Thanks Jacky,I enjoyed the search.<br /><br />Priya, Keith Lobue's work is so intriguing. Go and have a look at his site. You'll be blown away.<br /><br />Kerri Jean, thanks so much!ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-17195967895876290422009-04-21T07:40:00.000-07:002009-04-21T07:40:00.000-07:00I love your ability to find a common thread in so ...I love your ability to find a common thread in so many different artistic styles. Your blog is such a visual treat, as is your work.Kerri Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580205823943799848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-19664695074691662502009-04-21T03:20:00.000-07:002009-04-21T03:20:00.000-07:00Robyn, I've just looked through the pictures on yo...Robyn, I've just looked through the pictures on your post. The talismans, esp the cross shaped ones are pretty mind blowing. I have to come back and read about it...pRiyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238366312590419659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-2217940819887431222009-04-21T02:36:00.000-07:002009-04-21T02:36:00.000-07:00I always love to pop over to read your posts... th...I always love to pop over to read your posts... they are always amazing!<br />I absolutely love your Healing Goddess...she spoke to me straight away.<br />Interesting the interpretations of talismans, charms and amulets, they are all wonderful.Jackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-41286284858880211402009-04-20T20:23:00.000-07:002009-04-20T20:23:00.000-07:00Fascinating post! And you found such wonderful exa...Fascinating post! And you found such wonderful examples as well.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-35590733339406453322009-04-20T14:58:00.000-07:002009-04-20T14:58:00.000-07:00Robyn, you are such a fount of fascinating informa...Robyn, you are such a fount of fascinating information! I never tire of my visits here (though I have to be prepared with a bit of spare time to explore the excellent links you include).<br /><br />thank you for another wonderful post!3rdEyeMusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157947497875794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-19133172204493561842009-04-20T10:17:00.000-07:002009-04-20T10:17:00.000-07:00You have a beautiful and fascinating blog, Robyn. ...You have a beautiful and fascinating blog, Robyn. I'm sending a link to my art jeweller friend in Australia.Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-72300081080457847642009-04-20T08:39:00.000-07:002009-04-20T08:39:00.000-07:00Each one of these is fascinating and intriguing!Each one of these is fascinating and intriguing!binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-63106833811595424452009-04-20T06:22:00.000-07:002009-04-20T06:22:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-43418587400693227782009-04-20T06:02:00.000-07:002009-04-20T06:02:00.000-07:00Wow! Beautiful Talismans and very complex. These m...Wow! Beautiful Talismans and very complex. These magic Symbols are very unique. Thank you!Lucky Charmshttp://www.newluckycharms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-13901235612877382532009-04-20T05:59:00.000-07:002009-04-20T05:59:00.000-07:00You have to spend so much of your time researching...You have to spend so much of your time researching all of these wonderful finds - so grateful for that - thank you Robyn. <br />I had an special amulet made for my son when he was born, intending on giving it to him when he turned 13 - it was stolen in a robbery - I think about it often as the prayer inside was designed by a "mystic" and specific to my sons name - i wonder who has it and what affect, if any, it has on them - his initials were engraved on the outside of the box.<br />interesting things to ponder...<br />xoJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087552312489010836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-85525760217541250662009-04-20T05:23:00.000-07:002009-04-20T05:23:00.000-07:00Fabulous series of images and the interesting and ...Fabulous series of images and the interesting and mystical thoughts that you have brought to the fore makes me reiterate that you are indeed "The Indiana Jones of the internet" Thanks for sharing Robyn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354988177818684597noreply@blogger.com