tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post7838303888587933025..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Ballerina # 12 - SoldSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-68989409909293039612016-04-23T14:09:45.196-07:002016-04-23T14:09:45.196-07:00I just love reading your comments, Julie. You cert...I just love reading your comments, Julie. You certainly give my ego a boost and I am in heart felt appreciation. I hope I do have some valuable thoughts about the art we see in Europe. My children are depending on me and I hope I can make them see the work through my eyes as they are not very artistic. They are counting on me and I hope I can deliver!<br />I must tell you that everytime I send a piece to the Portland gallery, I think of you and your search for my work in Oregon! I have certainly had a few smiles over your story! Hope you have recovered completely from your virus!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-11933053624922138802016-04-23T14:02:12.646-07:002016-04-23T14:02:12.646-07:00Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for you...Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your generous words, Carol. I have been doing life portraits for a couple f years now and have learned so much. I am looking forward to making those memories - only 10 days now - but who's counting?! LOL!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-20228221533311918192016-04-23T13:59:51.046-07:002016-04-23T13:59:51.046-07:00I love it when I receive feedback from my buyers. ...I love it when I receive feedback from my buyers. There thoughts are always inspirational.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-21173476671242900562016-04-23T13:59:08.472-07:002016-04-23T13:59:08.472-07:00Thank you, thank you, thank you, Suz! It's all...Thank you, thank you, thank you, Suz! It's all good right now - and with the trip to look forward too - I could not ask for more! By the way I just love your recent bumble bee painting. Wow - you knock my socks off!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-60568242720789778182016-04-23T13:57:57.496-07:002016-04-23T13:57:57.496-07:00The Roux Gallery has been so generous and professi...The Roux Gallery has been so generous and professional. I could not be happier! Thanks for your nice comment, Stephanie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-57730323949212617382016-04-23T13:57:01.246-07:002016-04-23T13:57:01.246-07:00I have always had such fun with the ballerina seri...I have always had such fun with the ballerina series. I may get back to it again later this year. Thanks for the tip, Tina - I will definitely put the gallery and gardens on our bucket list when there!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-37251382418949087022016-04-23T13:56:03.617-07:002016-04-23T13:56:03.617-07:00It's been a while and I needed to brush up. Th...It's been a while and I needed to brush up. The Reno Portrait Society is having a show in July and I need to shake off my portrait painting cobwebs!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-34208574938865309712016-04-23T13:55:11.884-07:002016-04-23T13:55:11.884-07:00Thanks, Hilda - it came at such a perfect time. So...Thanks, Hilda - it came at such a perfect time. Some mad money to spend in Europe!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-52212821166183490742016-04-23T13:54:39.516-07:002016-04-23T13:54:39.516-07:00The trip IS extremely distracting but most of the ...The trip IS extremely distracting but most of the preparations are made now. One final detail was going to the bank today to change dollars into Euros! With that done, painting will keep me focused until we fly away! I hope your Italy plans come true, Kathryn - this trip is going to be a once in a lifetime holiday for us. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that we would plan such a wonderful trip as a family - that is really what makes it so special! Thanks for your well wishes!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-63065563022947463022016-04-23T12:25:15.725-07:002016-04-23T12:25:15.725-07:00Even though your fabulous style is loose - you man...Even though your fabulous style is loose - you managed to capture the solidity and volume of the face and figure. Your understanding of color/value is incredible. I know when you see the art over in Europe and Italy you will be so far ahead in understanding what you are looking at than most people. <br />It is nice you paid tribute to Susan Roux. She is remarkable what she has achieved. I still laugh at my memory of trying to find her gallery in Portland, "Oregon" last year! One of my all too frequent dumber moments.<br />Have the trip of a lifetime if you do not post again before you go.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-73041476395937696312016-04-23T10:10:09.948-07:002016-04-23T10:10:09.948-07:00Your ballerina makes me smile! She has a determine...Your ballerina makes me smile! She has a determined look on her face, and it makes me want to cheer her on!<br />Susan, I love your work! These portraits are captivating, and I find myself studying them closely to see your colors and applications. <br /><br />I hope you and your family enjoy your wonderful trip! What great memories you'll have!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-87146623480642802782016-04-23T09:51:13.623-07:002016-04-23T09:51:13.623-07:00Congratulations, Susan, I am glad she found a lovi...Congratulations, Susan, I am glad she found a loving home! Love the portraits! Enjoy your wonderful trip, we look forward to your stories!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-91273971931348031202016-04-23T09:11:21.197-07:002016-04-23T09:11:21.197-07:00Oh how wonderful!! I am so so happy for you and yo...Oh how wonderful!! I am so so happy for you and your well deserved success in Susan's gallery! Congratulations on everything!! The ballerina and portraits are amazing!!<br /><br />Have a safe and awesome time on your trip too! and thank you so much for your kind words, much appreciated!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-23220649484398772222016-04-23T05:44:18.446-07:002016-04-23T05:44:18.446-07:00Congratulations on the sale! That's great Rou...Congratulations on the sale! That's great Roux Gallery is doing so well for you. I love these portraits....very expressive. Your signature brushwork is exciting. Have a blast on your trip. Safe travels!Stephanie Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509283083557327502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-55301629292160354662016-04-23T04:20:45.593-07:002016-04-23T04:20:45.593-07:00You are so lucky you have a distinct and recognisa...You are so lucky you have a distinct and recognisable style, these are all wonderful but I love your ballerina series and its great they are finding homes. I am sure you have a packed itinerary for Rome but consider the Borghese Gallery - its mindblowing and the gardens are really something too. Have a wonderful trip.TinaCollinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316621664666739502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-26071229334507017112016-04-22T18:08:50.332-07:002016-04-22T18:08:50.332-07:00Almost forgot!!!! LOVE your portraits!!!!Almost forgot!!!! LOVE your portraits!!!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-47759693061615020302016-04-22T18:07:17.077-07:002016-04-22T18:07:17.077-07:00Congratulations on the sale of this painting Susan...Congratulations on the sale of this painting Susan!!! Love the painting!! Enjoy every moment of your vacation!!! It sounds like the perfect time away!!! hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-76874156350399674642016-04-22T17:05:57.783-07:002016-04-22T17:05:57.783-07:00I know I would be too happily distracted about a t...I know I would be too happily distracted about a trip like that to paint! I am dreaming/hoping to get to Italy, maybe in the Fall, maybe next Spring.<br />Congradulations on your sale!! I love what the purchaser said about her - so true! <br />Your portraits are fabulous - all so distinctively your style. <br />If I don't have another chance - have a FANTASTIC time!!!!!<br />KathrynStudio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.com