tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580317070908925397.post3798769416635983992..comments2022-05-28T00:10:46.119-04:00Comments on Art Rolls On: Sliding on Down the Linejanetvanfleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928452150198959859noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580317070908925397.post-31588846415701007632009-03-24T22:34:00.000-04:002009-03-24T22:34:00.000-04:00Regarding the gold leaf in the Priest of Schools.....Regarding the gold leaf in the Priest of Schools...depending on whether you want the priest to look like he/she is breathing air and the fish are swimming in air (as seen with gold leaf added), or the priest is breathing water and the fish are swimming in water (as seen with blue background). The sadness of the priest is also underlined, sharper, with the gold leaf surrounding him/her. The blue background is softer. Best to you deciding what to do next.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846535220794664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580317070908925397.post-51121572250754613762009-03-24T17:33:00.000-04:002009-03-24T17:33:00.000-04:00I'm beginning to think of my blog as a journal whi...I'm beginning to think of my blog as a journal which I actually put "out there" and I see that people go "there" for many places in the world. Maybe I will say something which will ripple out as thought to others. I like making a connection with you through your blog...and your process is revealed. It was even better to step into your studio but everyone can't do that. Just saw "Who does She think she is?" at GMFF....really enjoyed it...speaking of women, art and process. Was glad I could come here through Art Zine.Maggie Nealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793869416867166254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580317070908925397.post-55716177575186942242009-03-24T06:47:00.000-04:002009-03-24T06:47:00.000-04:00The leaf I'm using is gold foil leaf, not the real...The leaf I'm using is gold foil leaf, not the real thing. When I was a child I found some real gold leaf among my stepfather's art things and had a great time letting it fly through the air. It wafted in such a cool way. Bad Janet!janetvanfleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928452150198959859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580317070908925397.post-4993656011812393942009-03-23T09:02:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:02:00.000-04:00Hi Janet,I love that you said mistakes happen when...Hi Janet,<BR/>I love that you said mistakes happen when you don't act selflessly. It is so true! We have to get out of the way to let the art "roll" through.<BR/>I bet it was painful to cover the blue with gold leaf but in my opinion it was an act of trust in the process on your part. I feel the outcome is really powerful. It reminds me of the old church icon paintings. To me, that works perfectly with your Priests. It is interesting to me also, when I paint, how I grieve for the previous stage of all my work once I've altered it. It somehow always lives on inside me.<BR/>So grateful you do this blog. Keeps me inspired.Jill Herrick-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601738030951759686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580317070908925397.post-75506527974909516182009-03-23T08:38:00.000-04:002009-03-23T08:38:00.000-04:00Janet: Re your question about the gold leaf. I c...Janet: Re your question about the gold leaf. I can't really See the gold leaf on the paintings on my screen. I do like the paintings very much, though, and hope you'll continue making them. I like gold leaf in general - as in 14th century icons and 15th century painters like Piero della Francesca. I'm wondering if you are using real gold leaf or the fake stuff?Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595871936287627972noreply@blogger.com