06/12/2008 07:10:15

Thank so much. I'm not sure what we have network wise, but will ask himself. my dailies are hard work and one of the best parts of my day. cannot believe the changes they're making in my outlook and my technique. Love the two pieces in your gallery above. Beautiful! I see you like the Allmans. Thoughts about Derek Trucks playing?

05/29/2008 15:11:37

Enjoyed Pink Ladies and the carrots...

05/29/2008 13:51:48

Nice gallery, I like the all your work but the Great Blue is a favoriate.

Steve B.

05/06/2008 16:41:28

Just a reply to your reply.....I don't know what it is about clay for me....I "knew" it before I even got into it. Maybe its because there are so many different ways of working with the material. I always thought it had something for everyone (guess you disproved that theory) - because you can be spontaeous and intuitive, or you can get into the chemistry of it, or you can be painterly or you can be sculptural......on and on. But you DO need to enjoy "process". And you can't be a total control freak because the process defies total control. 

But you're right...there just isn't enough time - and we do what we love. You're doing beautiful work, so I'd say you're in the right medium! I sometimes wonder if I am....well that's the insecure part of me....

Enjoyed chatting with you. Let me know when you start the stone - and I'll do likewise.

Leslie Jean 

05/06/2008 07:21:07

Thanks for the comment! I have worked in stone only once (SO FAR!) and I like it. I have another piece of stone just waiting. But I DID get tendonitis when I worked on it! Yow! I think I got it from the clay work, because I had been working pretty steadily and was so into it that I was just diggining into the bag of clay, instead of cutting piecec off - but the hammering on the stone really exacerbated it! I was in school at the time, and had a deadline, so no slacking off to let it heal!

Anyway, I'm here at your sight....and you're using my favorite birds as subjects!! And so beautifully! I have always wanted to learn batik. I think you use the medium to great advantage. Gorgeous!

LeslieJean

05/05/2008 09:52:48

Thanks for the comment.  yeah, it is really beautiful here in SC already.  We're already in shorts and tanks!

05/04/2008 21:45:21

Hello Chris,

Thank you for the comment about my painting. Actually

I lived all of my life at the coast; however, when I retired

from running boats I moved to Montana. That's where

most of my wife's family live. Personally, I would rather

still be on the ocean...................................

 

05/02/2008 09:47:31

me yet again! re: pups! labs are the closest thing to heaven on the planet. we have a chocolate and want many more. can't believe the love they provide. and thanks for the compliments again. dogs are perfect aren't they?

05/02/2008 09:45:31

Me again. Just saw you like the Allmans. I'm a snob. original lineup only, that is until Derek Trucks showed up. We followed him around whenever they were in NY. Sonny Landreth is amazing. great taste.

05/02/2008 09:44:04

Yes! As in LI! I will definitely do that if time provides. Thank you for the encouragement. And yes, ArtCalender is just amazing. I've been sitting here for 4 years trying to keep myself motivated and this is just what I needed. Enjoy the weekend.