tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post670695914832580886..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Drawing Lessons . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20775937936927541032012-04-20T20:41:04.600-07:002012-04-20T20:41:04.600-07:00We did enjoy it, but I did notice myself looking a...We did enjoy it, but I did notice myself looking at my watch a few times, so have to concur with your editing suggestion.<br />It's true, isn't it, that the camera stops us from taking responsibility for looking and remembering on our own. Yet at the same time, it's often the way that some of us (like you and I) TAKE the time to look, to store up, to appreciate. Perhaps it's what gives me an excuse to stop my partner's pace and just look, through the lens. I'm really hoping that drawing will let me deepen that process.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84565584821448491932012-04-16T06:52:55.708-07:002012-04-16T06:52:55.708-07:00Did you enjoy The Hunger Games? Kitty went three t...Did you enjoy The Hunger Games? Kitty went three times in the end, she loved it. I thought it better than expected but needed cutting by about 20 min’s. <br />I was reflecting about your response to the last post, and I do think the camera has made life a little too easy, and yet even that elicits a grown from my family when we are walking, it is as if they have to get to the other end whereas I like to stand and watch. Drawing is great for that, and if you do get a chance in Paris you may find that life ends up coming to you!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-34179793915123522432012-04-15T07:22:21.743-07:002012-04-15T07:22:21.743-07:00Watch out! I may be back for the Watercolours clas...Watch out! I may be back for the Watercolours class one of these years . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55495511867782051012012-04-14T22:33:55.291-07:002012-04-14T22:33:55.291-07:00it was such a delight to be able to share this par...it was such a delight to be able to share this part of my world with you. Nothing makes a teacher look better than a gifted student--I was not surprised to discover that you had a flair for colour and design!Alison Watthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768315542282472901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37982664002287287692012-04-14T20:20:47.011-07:002012-04-14T20:20:47.011-07:00Well, according to Wikipedia, condominiums are kno...Well, according to Wikipedia, condominiums are known as "strata" in BC, so there you go! P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25573199767635348412012-04-14T17:19:34.433-07:002012-04-14T17:19:34.433-07:00It's beyond dangerous! Wow, I had no idea! But...It's beyond dangerous! Wow, I had no idea! But we did have fun filling our basket. We'll have to wait until our little girl goes home, though, before taking the new toys out to play.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8083720729872223342012-04-14T17:18:38.563-07:002012-04-14T17:18:38.563-07:00Glad to have you reading, Sheila, and so good of y...Glad to have you reading, Sheila, and so good of you to take time to comment -- thanks! I found taking a weekend course was a really good way to get into a mood and pick up some know-how so that I might carry on. The trick will be to keep finding pockets of time . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-75495323417070869992012-04-14T17:17:11.300-07:002012-04-14T17:17:11.300-07:00I've never seen a Real Housewives show, but I&...I've never seen a Real Housewives show, but I've seen a bit of coverage in the local papers about this new version. Nope, not quite my circle! ;-)<br />You must have strata councils back in Ontario as well, no? Although we wouldn't have known much about them either, if we hadn't got our city apartment when Paul ended up working there. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56977001921253081932012-04-14T17:15:22.570-07:002012-04-14T17:15:22.570-07:00It's really a great contrast, Terri. I can be ...It's really a great contrast, Terri. I can be quite a hermit on the island, so it's good to change pace occasionally with a trip to the city.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54113228773910403482012-04-14T17:14:28.950-07:002012-04-14T17:14:28.950-07:00and it's the grand-daughter, not the artsy stu...and it's the grand-daughter, not the artsy stuff, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-75715431053937698262012-04-13T15:32:04.605-07:002012-04-13T15:32:04.605-07:00Ooh, new art supplies from Opus! That place is dan...Ooh, new art supplies from Opus! That place is dangerous. What fun you'll have, and what fun we'll have enjoying your creativity!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86604601969371022122012-04-13T14:21:27.678-07:002012-04-13T14:21:27.678-07:00I just discovered your blog after reading Pondside...I just discovered your blog after reading Pondside's comments. I had just been cleaning up in my space and discovered the set of paints I bought in September - it would have been wonderful to go to a painting lesson in Vancouver. Somehow - I'll try to make a start again...soon. I looked back on your blog and enjoyed your posts - I'll be back to visit again.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747219456841194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28672612846685886642012-04-13T04:49:33.146-07:002012-04-13T04:49:33.146-07:00I always like hearing about your life in the city ...I always like hearing about your life in the city so I watched some of The Real Housewives of Vancouver - something tells me you don't run in those circles (nor would you want to)!! However, I did learn something from your post today - I now know the term 'strata council' and what it is! P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2340607570886815762012-04-12T20:45:00.507-07:002012-04-12T20:45:00.507-07:00What a delightful art space and I'm glad you s...What a delightful art space and I'm glad you shared the list of necessities to get started with this illustrated journaling. Life in the city sounds like a delicious contrast to the delicious island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23654881394264503292012-04-12T19:23:05.590-07:002012-04-12T19:23:05.590-07:00I'm downright jealous.I'm downright jealous.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com