Comments on: Engaging the Muse http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/ Musings About Life's Artistic Inspirations Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:00:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3720 Kim Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:18:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3720 Hi Dianne, <br/><br/>I am so sorry about this taking so long. I kept thinking it is good to read these things others have done ...and I wanted them to have the kudos, too.<br/><br/>You know I brought this up with the person who wants this and they just want me to do what I would do without their input, so it really isn't that bad...I just don't want to mess it up :) There will not be a lot of change as they are pleased with how this is looking now. I think just a lot more glaze with a bit more of the floating colors.<br/><br/>We have a garage, too, however I am not about to work out there :) We absolutely need it for the cars. I am considering, though forgoing the living room and taking that over...LOL That would really go over well with everyone. I actually have a very nice daylight basement...much better light than I have upstairs. There is even a utility area and bathroom down there. Here is the rub...it is the boys playroom! :) I keep reminding myself of this term.... TEAMWORK!<br/><br/>Ohh, I look forward to your comment about your muse! The video is great to watch...very inspirational (see above comment to Cynthia) and do read Elis' post...very helpful, too.<br/><br/>So I can't wait to see what you come up with!<br/><br/>You have been missed Dianne...but I have been thinking of you enjoying your little one!<br/><br/>Love,<br/><br/>Kim Hi Dianne,

I am so sorry about this taking so long. I kept thinking it is good to read these things others have done …and I wanted them to have the kudos, too.

You know I brought this up with the person who wants this and they just want me to do what I would do without their input, so it really isn’t that bad…I just don’t want to mess it up :) There will not be a lot of change as they are pleased with how this is looking now. I think just a lot more glaze with a bit more of the floating colors.

We have a garage, too, however I am not about to work out there :) We absolutely need it for the cars. I am considering, though forgoing the living room and taking that over…LOL That would really go over well with everyone. I actually have a very nice daylight basement…much better light than I have upstairs. There is even a utility area and bathroom down there. Here is the rub…it is the boys playroom! :) I keep reminding myself of this term…. TEAMWORK!

Ohh, I look forward to your comment about your muse! The video is great to watch…very inspirational (see above comment to Cynthia) and do read Elis’ post…very helpful, too.

So I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

You have been missed Dianne…but I have been thinking of you enjoying your little one!

Love,

Kim

]]> By: Dianne http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Dianne Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:22:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3718 Hi Kim, this posting and comments have taken ages to read! <br/>I find it interesting that you have created an oval composition within this rectangular format. I love all the floating brush-strokes, there is a lot of movement here. I wish I could see the many glazes you describe. Wow, it must be hard to complete, knowing it is for a specific person, just like a commission, I detest commissions!<br/>It sounds as if we have a similar workspace situation - my studio is a small bedroom, it gets quite crowded when working on three canvasses. I sometimes work in our double garage, weather permitting. At the moment the heat and humidity make this space rather uncomfortable.<br/>Ahhh, that illusive muse! I so enjoyed reading about your experience and also how your commenters perceive what stimulates their creativity. I must have a think about mine and will then leave a comment!<br/>Love Dianne x x Hi Kim, this posting and comments have taken ages to read!
I find it interesting that you have created an oval composition within this rectangular format. I love all the floating brush-strokes, there is a lot of movement here. I wish I could see the many glazes you describe. Wow, it must be hard to complete, knowing it is for a specific person, just like a commission, I detest commissions!
It sounds as if we have a similar workspace situation – my studio is a small bedroom, it gets quite crowded when working on three canvasses. I sometimes work in our double garage, weather permitting. At the moment the heat and humidity make this space rather uncomfortable.
Ahhh, that illusive muse! I so enjoyed reading about your experience and also how your commenters perceive what stimulates their creativity. I must have a think about mine and will then leave a comment!
Love Dianne x x

]]> By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3699 Kim Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3699 Hi Lynn, <br/><br/>No, this is a different piece. This one is a painting 40" x 30". The woven piece is still being worked!<br/><br/>My muse is incredible. I feel truly honored to be in coordination with her.<br/><br/>Thanks Lynn,<br/><br/>Love,<br/><br/>Kim Hi Lynn,

No, this is a different piece. This one is a painting 40″ x 30″. The woven piece is still being worked!

My muse is incredible. I feel truly honored to be in coordination with her.

Thanks Lynn,

Love,

Kim

]]> By: Lynn http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3698 Lynn Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3698 Is this the same piece you call a jumbled mess down below...the woven papers? I love what it is becoming...It looks so round now...your muse is a good friend, she is so talented and helpful.<br/>I'd stay in contact a lot. ;-) Is this the same piece you call a jumbled mess down below…the woven papers? I love what it is becoming…It looks so round now…your muse is a good friend, she is so talented and helpful.
I’d stay in contact a lot. ;-)

]]> By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3696 Kim Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:39:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3696 That is a good one, Nadia! <br/><br/>Yes, Louie is great and I love that song...<br/><br/>I will email you soon about the attachment.<br/><br/>Ciao,<br/><br/>Kim That is a good one, Nadia!

Yes, Louie is great and I love that song…

I will email you soon about the attachment.

Ciao,

Kim

]]> By: lartedinadia.blogspot.com http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3695 lartedinadia.blogspot.com Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:09:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3695 Dear Kim,<br/>I've sent you the PPS by e-mail, I hope you'll receive it this time. I want to tell you another story about how difficult is to speak foreign languages even if they are similar languages like Italian and French (Then I'll close the chapter). An Italian in Paris sees an old woman willing to take a bus which is closing doors to continue its way. So he cries "Fermez, Fermez, une femme veut salir" (macaronic French translation of the Italian "Fermate, Fermate, una donna vuole salire which means "stop please, a woman wants to get in the bus"). Well, this Italian man - with his macaronic French translation - exclaimed "Close quickly please, a woman wants to dirty" (He should have said "Arretez, arretez, une femme veut monter"). As an Amstrong's song goes "What a wonderful world !".<br/>Ciaoooooooooooo<br/>Nadia Dear Kim,
I’ve sent you the PPS by e-mail, I hope you’ll receive it this time. I want to tell you another story about how difficult is to speak foreign languages even if they are similar languages like Italian and French (Then I’ll close the chapter). An Italian in Paris sees an old woman willing to take a bus which is closing doors to continue its way. So he cries “Fermez, Fermez, une femme veut salir” (macaronic French translation of the Italian “Fermate, Fermate, una donna vuole salire which means “stop please, a woman wants to get in the bus”). Well, this Italian man – with his macaronic French translation – exclaimed “Close quickly please, a woman wants to dirty” (He should have said “Arretez, arretez, une femme veut monter”). As an Amstrong’s song goes “What a wonderful world !”.
Ciaoooooooooooo
Nadia

]]> By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3694 Kim Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3694 Mary Ann! You make me laugh so hard! I think you are always in a new place because you are always growing and becoming! <br/><br/>I think if your muse is not helpful, then give them a good talking to! They are your muse, right?<br/><br/>I am heading over to see if you have some of these new things to show me!<br/><br/>Love,<br/><br/>Kim Mary Ann! You make me laugh so hard! I think you are always in a new place because you are always growing and becoming!

I think if your muse is not helpful, then give them a good talking to! They are your muse, right?

I am heading over to see if you have some of these new things to show me!

Love,

Kim

]]> By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3693 Kim Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:27:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3693 Oh My Dear Yvette! Please do take care of your pain...that is the first important thing to be doing!<br/><br/>I send you the very gentlest of hugs and tremendous healing energy!<br/><br/>Thank you for your kind words!<br/><br/>Love,<br/><br/>Kim Oh My Dear Yvette! Please do take care of your pain…that is the first important thing to be doing!

I send you the very gentlest of hugs and tremendous healing energy!

Thank you for your kind words!

Love,

Kim

]]> By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 Kim Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:26:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3692 Soul, <br/><br/>My heart is beating fast! I will head right over!<br/><br/>Love,<br/><br/>Kim Soul,

My heart is beating fast! I will head right over!

Love,

Kim

]]> By: Kim http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/2009/02/19/engaging-the-muse/comment-page-1/#comment-3691 Kim Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:25:00 +0000 http://kimrodefferfunk.com/blog/?p=254#comment-3691 Nadia,<br/><br/>I love this story about the bus ticket, so much. It reminds me of a fabulous Italian gentleman we became friends with while living in England. He was a true delight and worked with my husband. Each morning, when my husband arrived at work, this generous man would ask my husband, "Can I pay you a coffee this morning?" In English, you might say, "Let me buy you a coffee." The thing is we loved hearing this so much, we now ask in our family..."please, can I pay you a coffee this morning." So this goes both ways...to me, I hold in awe anyone who so fluently speaks any other language but their native tongue. I often adapt to their way of speaking English. There is not any problem with me having patience with your English, my dear Nadia!<br/><br/>Thank you, so much!<br/><br/>Ciao,<br/><br/>Kim Nadia,

I love this story about the bus ticket, so much. It reminds me of a fabulous Italian gentleman we became friends with while living in England. He was a true delight and worked with my husband. Each morning, when my husband arrived at work, this generous man would ask my husband, “Can I pay you a coffee this morning?” In English, you might say, “Let me buy you a coffee.” The thing is we loved hearing this so much, we now ask in our family…”please, can I pay you a coffee this morning.” So this goes both ways…to me, I hold in awe anyone who so fluently speaks any other language but their native tongue. I often adapt to their way of speaking English. There is not any problem with me having patience with your English, my dear Nadia!

Thank you, so much!

Ciao,

Kim

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