tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post5899697773382621836..comments2024-01-01T20:38:00.570+00:00Comments on JWJarts - Encouraging Beginners: Raising the barJohn (JWJarts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-52622557551774793842011-11-16T09:51:48.423+00:002011-11-16T09:51:48.423+00:00Barbra Joan: Thank you BJ, I appreciate that very ...Barbra Joan: Thank you BJ, I appreciate that very much.<br /><br />Joan: Yes, even small things leave me feeling like a kid on Xmas morning. Thank you for the nice comment.<br /><br />Crystal: How lovely to see you here. I'm never going to get close to what Lee can do but it thrills me to think her influence is getting through into my work. Thank you.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-33419771395681105402011-11-15T23:22:46.075+00:002011-11-15T23:22:46.075+00:00So glad you got such wonderful treasures for your ...So glad you got such wonderful treasures for your birthday John. And wow that eye is really amazing! Just beautiful. I know Lee's work and can see a bit of her influence in your pencil work here. It looks marvelous. I'll be watching this space for your next post. :)Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-35033459824812946562011-11-12T21:18:31.516+00:002011-11-12T21:18:31.516+00:00Beautiful work John, and Happy Birthday. Isn'...Beautiful work John, and Happy Birthday. Isn't wonderful buying supplies. Your work is truly outstanding. Enjoy.jsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-39262582761246350892011-11-12T17:56:21.361+00:002011-11-12T17:56:21.361+00:00John , I may be last on the comment list here, but...John , I may be last on the comment list here, but I'm keeping my eye ( yes, pun intended) on your drawings... they are exceptionally good.. and this one is right up there. BJBarbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-45163495883700041162011-11-10T23:15:12.092+00:002011-11-10T23:15:12.092+00:00Thank you Pat. Yes, it's lovely that we can al...Thank you Pat. Yes, it's lovely that we can all share our journeys, encouraging and learning from each other as we go. Don't you just love this internet thingy?John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-28666381183354004762011-11-10T08:52:37.738+00:002011-11-10T08:52:37.738+00:00Gorgeous work! The time spent was well spent. Wish...Gorgeous work! The time spent was well spent. Wish you well on your continuing journey - its fascinating to watch xxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344072012837774958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-43657292451274745602011-11-09T19:18:32.779+00:002011-11-09T19:18:32.779+00:00Jean, Thank you very much for your lovely comment....Jean, Thank you very much for your lovely comment.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-80459646335951667432011-11-09T19:17:20.138+00:002011-11-09T19:17:20.138+00:00Thank you Sandra. Yes, I'm like a kid with a n...Thank you Sandra. Yes, I'm like a kid with a new toy when I get something arty.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-56108812646678689232011-11-09T17:43:59.531+00:002011-11-09T17:43:59.531+00:00You have such patience and the eye looks pretty go...You have such patience and the eye looks pretty good to me. I understand your impatience and wanting to jump in. I'm the same. But if sketching is the thing you are interested in I would say you have quite a talent for it.<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-39759168640787811442011-11-09T17:42:57.773+00:002011-11-09T17:42:57.773+00:00Happy birthday!!! And don't we all just love r...Happy birthday!!! And don't we all just love receiving new arty bits to try out? Your sketches are amazing! The eye could almost blink! Brilliant :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-66930845273332989652011-11-09T13:58:30.325+00:002011-11-09T13:58:30.325+00:00Thank you Michael. As much as I enjoy painting I d...Thank you Michael. As much as I enjoy painting I do find myself being drawn (forgive the pun) more and more towards pencil.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-52878023569915797572011-11-09T13:28:46.323+00:002011-11-09T13:28:46.323+00:00Very nice drawings indeed John. Drawing is such an...Very nice drawings indeed John. Drawing is such an important skill that many (myself included) tend to neglect in the hurry to get some paint on the paper lol. You are inspiring me to get out my pencils a bit more now too !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423986562925121890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-32613180992076085002011-11-08T13:19:11.047+00:002011-11-08T13:19:11.047+00:00Oooh Frank ... what an awful pun. LOL. Thank you f...Oooh Frank ... what an awful pun. LOL. Thank you for the nice comment ... it's great to see you again.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-6966663651630233362011-11-08T13:15:34.275+00:002011-11-08T13:15:34.275+00:00Ingrid, you are always such a wonderful encouragem...Ingrid, you are always such a wonderful encouragement ... Thank you.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-47018744484160962912011-11-08T12:38:25.272+00:002011-11-08T12:38:25.272+00:00Eye can see you're pretty good at this John!
T...Eye can see you're pretty good at this John!<br />There is nothing as satisfying as honing up on your drawing skills, especially to this level of excellence - nice work._Frankb10https://www.blogger.com/profile/18151551321981740679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051629921855027241.post-9800947797970659782011-11-08T11:09:36.379+00:002011-11-08T11:09:36.379+00:00Your beautiful drawings are only matched by your e...Your beautiful drawings are only matched by your enthusiasm J. You know I can't draw but you are so inspiring, I might just pick up a pencil! Beautiful artwork! :)Ingrid Ormestadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252227054094379632noreply@blogger.com