Comments for Art Takes, Outtakes, and My Take

Comment on Collages by Barb

Barb — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:51:59 +0000

I love how collage can mean different things to different people! One of the best things about collage work is collecting or just finding little things that could otherwise become lost in the world and giving them a home again. It’s obvious that each of your artworks tells a story – something that you are so good at, Janice. Thanks for sharing a part of your creative journey and I hope to see more, more, more!

Comment on Collages by Julie

Julie — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:53:58 +0000

Hi Jan’ice! So glad to see you have another blog! I think you did a fine job with your collages. I love them. I, like Lori, think your white space is on the money, something I tend to forget (the white space). The white space adds balance and tends to highlight the other elements. I think we are our own worst critics and I go through the same process when I finish a project. I do the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve game. Congratulations & well done, my friend! Hugs, Julie X0X0X

Comment on Collages by Lori

Lori — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:32:20 +0000

Well… You tried and I’d say it was a huge success!!! Too much white space? Not at all!! I think white space is essential in a collage — it gives “resting space” or “dramatic pause” or can frame the interest nicely. That’s just my opinion anyway. ;-p. I usually forget to include white space and think my collages are too *busy* and *overwhelming* like the talk inside my brain… oh well. We’re all our own worst critic… so glad you want to do it again!!! Congratulations, you WIN!!! Love you!

Comment on Collages by Hubby

Hubby — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:22:30 +0000

And you had better not disappear from the blog atmosphere. That would make me very lonely person. I, for one, thought your collages were all extremely well thought out and put together. After all, I watched you fuss over and over as to how they should be.

Comment on Hey You by Square-Peg Karen

Square-Peg Karen — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:40:16 +0000

I love Ladinsky!! His talk of The Beloved – his wildwonderful line in the introduction to the book you mentioned – where he talks about kicking “ass for the Beloved with some great art” – oh, i just love his irreverence. and heart. and how he knows (like you said) we are loved.

Comment on I Am An Artist, But I Am Human First by Square-Peg Karen

Square-Peg Karen — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:37:50 +0000

Beautiful (like you!) post!

Comment on Hey You by Barb

Barb — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:20:06 +0000

Unlike you, Janice, I am not a reader of religious poetry but the remarks I’ve read about this book range from, “beautiful book, mystical poetry,” to “funny, touching, interesting, and full of life.” I think that anything that echoes what your heart feels has got to be good.

Comment on Hey You by Hubby

Hubby — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:26:22 +0000

That’s H E A V Y!!!!! Makes me think of how I pray more to God when I am sick. I can’t help but wonder if, we were to pray more, then maybe we would get sick less. Lot’s to think about……

Comment on Breathing Fumes by Barb

Barb — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:45:26 +0000

You might not see it, friend, but I think you’re a little firecracker, plunging into projects with all your muster; leaving plumes of smoke behind you. You always manage to make me smile especially when you mentioned throwing on your trail shoes and marching out with spray can in hand. Glad that it hit the bench and no one was in the way!

Comment on I Am An Artist, But I Am Human First by Barb

Barb — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:37:44 +0000

You truly are a good friend – caring, compassionate, and a big, beautiful heart. To think that even when you’re physically and mentally drained, you find the time to think of your friends. Wow, I admire you for that.