tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post6024512575590858685..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Drawings, But, Sadly, No PaintingsSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-10634590571126724292013-11-14T15:17:12.445-08:002013-11-14T15:17:12.445-08:00Glad your computer issues are solved - and thank y...Glad your computer issues are solved - and thank you for your support, Hilda.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-82718190955323798742013-11-14T15:16:45.145-08:002013-11-14T15:16:45.145-08:00Thanks, Kathryn - I could not see her eyes at all ...Thanks, Kathryn - I could not see her eyes at all from my angle for the profile view and it was a little disconcerting but I decided to just go with it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-68984258335870135982013-11-14T15:15:28.853-08:002013-11-14T15:15:28.853-08:00Thanks, Gina - I hope to get going again as soon a...Thanks, Gina - I hope to get going again as soon as possible.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-7701875634913514552013-10-31T06:35:11.512-07:002013-10-31T06:35:11.512-07:00These drawings are fantastic, Susan! I love how ...These drawings are fantastic, Susan! I love how the light hits your graphite portrait! I've had a few major problems with my computer and now I'm trying to catch up with my blogs.... I hope you're feeling better, my friend!!!! hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-59037958677331331862013-10-24T20:32:06.965-07:002013-10-24T20:32:06.965-07:00Wonderful drawings, Susan. I especially like the p...Wonderful drawings, Susan. I especially like the profile with the white highlights. Have no fear, you will be yourself SOON!<br />KathrynStudio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-32008265573832615662013-10-24T20:11:11.971-07:002013-10-24T20:11:11.971-07:00Beautiful drawings Susan... so inspiring even thou...Beautiful drawings Susan... so inspiring even though you've been in a slump. Looking forward to seeing what's yet to come :)Gina Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480160486419192363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-10970168547521482172013-10-24T17:43:20.104-07:002013-10-24T17:43:20.104-07:00I am in complete agreement and find the life drawi...I am in complete agreement and find the life drawing sessions so valuable that I am willing to drag my aching body out of bed to attend them! I know it won't be long before I find some familiarity with my paints again - I will keep trying.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-17661259421551681772013-10-24T17:41:25.719-07:002013-10-24T17:41:25.719-07:00What a lovely story - and thank you so much for re...What a lovely story - and thank you so much for relating it to me, Julie. Art has such power to move, inspire, retrieve old memories - so happy mine was able to affect you. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-9125328003048664832013-10-24T17:40:01.693-07:002013-10-24T17:40:01.693-07:00You are so kind, my dear friend. And your suggesti...You are so kind, my dear friend. And your suggestion of echinacea has helped me regain some of my energy - I thank you very much and will try it earlier should I catch another cold!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-39177017808374707012013-10-24T17:38:29.764-07:002013-10-24T17:38:29.764-07:00I have not been sick for many years - but this col...I have not been sick for many years - but this cold virus knocked for a loop. The echinacea that Martine Alison recommended really helped!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-26528814298250295432013-10-24T17:34:30.250-07:002013-10-24T17:34:30.250-07:00Many thanks, Judy - the Conte was a new experience...Many thanks, Judy - the Conte was a new experience in a longer portrait for me. In the past I had only used it for quick 3 or 3 minute sketches. I found I like it very much.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-69554383339622415652013-10-24T17:33:30.423-07:002013-10-24T17:33:30.423-07:00yes, I admit Degas was right - as I grit my teeth ...yes, I admit Degas was right - as I grit my teeth in frustration! :) Thank you for your nice comment, Jane.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-40665161232594504342013-10-24T17:30:58.592-07:002013-10-24T17:30:58.592-07:00I love life drawing and am recently able to just s...I love life drawing and am recently able to just shut out the world as I concentrate on the subject and the lines that appear on my paper. I really enjoyed working in Conte this week and may do so again.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-59690465192479408722013-10-24T17:29:57.035-07:002013-10-24T17:29:57.035-07:00I have gone through this before and know it will r...I have gone through this before and know it will resolve - it is just so frustrating while it lasts - and lasts! Thanks for your support, Vic. I do admire your plein air work so much!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-18585930344101990302013-10-24T17:28:47.498-07:002013-10-24T17:28:47.498-07:00I hope the slump is just a temporary result from b...I hope the slump is just a temporary result from being under the weather and trying to deal with all the family issues that have arisen lately. But I am determined and always think that moaning and groaning about these things don't help (although they briefly allow me to vent my frustrations :)) - picking up that paint brush and persevering is the only solution. And I think you do have the same drive, Linda - you have worked solidly in one medium or another through out your surgery and other challenges. It is the fire in our soul!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-66853237712345893622013-10-24T14:27:05.106-07:002013-10-24T14:27:05.106-07:00Your drawing is superb sick or well. Amazing portr...Your drawing is superb sick or well. Amazing portraits these last posts. The painting slump is just the cold. It'll pass as you come back to life. I do admire your drive. I wish I had that. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-85060599866114319842013-10-24T10:00:51.221-07:002013-10-24T10:00:51.221-07:00Hi Susan.
I ditto what Stephanie says above. I thi...Hi Susan.<br />I ditto what Stephanie says above. I think I know the feeling that you are going through, it happens to me a lot. Brilliant drawings Susan. ll the best.<br />Vic.Victor Erringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374323225965910201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-50773045118427798562013-10-24T06:18:44.853-07:002013-10-24T06:18:44.853-07:00Hi Susan! Glad you're feeling better. Sorry ...Hi Susan! Glad you're feeling better. Sorry to hear about your recent painting blues but your drawings are just so outstanding!!! Stephanie Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509283083557327502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-15234182554335473122013-10-24T01:49:48.999-07:002013-10-24T01:49:48.999-07:00Love your drawings, you are so talented ! And Dega...Love your drawings, you are so talented ! And Degas was so right !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-4112631035239323692013-10-24T01:13:57.907-07:002013-10-24T01:13:57.907-07:00Happy to hear the virus has passed, and so will th...Happy to hear the virus has passed, and so will the doldrums! Beautiful, beautiful drawings, Susan!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-25808915291768449162013-10-24T01:08:59.775-07:002013-10-24T01:08:59.775-07:00Est-ce l'automne qui te rend morose, tes dessi...Est-ce l'automne qui te rend morose, tes dessins sont sublimes alors meilleur moral à toi!cath https://www.blogger.com/profile/00100505094552828785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-65514287226253556272013-10-23T19:07:52.261-07:002013-10-23T19:07:52.261-07:00Bonjour ma chère Susan,
Je suis heureuse d'ap...Bonjour ma chère Susan,<br /><br />Je suis heureuse d'apprendre que ce virus ait disparu. Cependant celui-ci a dû vous affaiblir et il n'est pas simple de retrouver son énergie après ça...<br />Vos portraits au crayon sont très expressifs... et sont un beau tremplin pour vous aider à retrouver du tonus. Nous avons tous un passage à vide où le doute subsiste même parfois. Mais votre écriture est bien là... Une période de "jachère" artistique pour mieux rebondir ! <br />Gros bisous ma chère amie...<br /><br />Ps : Une petite cure de Echinacéa ne pourrait que vous être bénéfique... Bisous.martinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-48086572623072146282013-10-23T18:05:24.168-07:002013-10-23T18:05:24.168-07:00The one of Constance reminds me of an amazing draw...The one of Constance reminds me of an amazing drawing I saw at a museum in Belgium. I stood drinking in the contors and volume the artist had magically created with only line, for a long time. This takes me back and repeats the experience. Thank YOU!juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-11102192054554369022013-10-23T16:02:10.542-07:002013-10-23T16:02:10.542-07:00Love the quote, Susan, and your drawings which cap...Love the quote, Susan, and your drawings which captured your sitter's personality, I think. Nicely done.<br /><br />I think it's good to keep the drawing skills up, especially when there are obligations that disable painting time. The drawings can keep us focused, balanced, and create some good ideas for paintings, too, I believe.Diana Moses Botkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254521493118166524noreply@blogger.com