tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.comments2023-11-22T09:20:56.603-05:00Jennifer Coyne QudeenJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comBlogger5532125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-65767586189576802932020-01-05T12:35:52.649-05:002020-01-05T12:35:52.649-05:00What a wonderful idea! Thank you for inspiring so ...What a wonderful idea! Thank you for inspiring so many of us, Jennifer! A perfect thing to create here in the snowy forest of S. Oregon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672442532571065233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-23137928068193464612019-08-30T00:41:37.972-04:002019-08-30T00:41:37.972-04:00I just stumbled on your blog. I thought I should t...I just stumbled on your blog. I thought I should tell you these are amazing!Mini Arorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695701920558982931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-48094594248328201272019-06-25T10:25:49.869-04:002019-06-25T10:25:49.869-04:00I was on pinterest looking at drawing tools and cl...I was on pinterest looking at drawing tools and clicked on some image and ended up finding this post! Your work on the houses reminds me of my own work I have done. Great minds think alike....? :) Dawn Rossbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422259826786983649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-84474511544505343642019-06-15T06:43:37.481-04:002019-06-15T06:43:37.481-04:00Wow, love your rust work., it's great to find ...Wow, love your rust work., it's great to find like minded people getting just as much pleasure in experimenting��. I use white wine vinegar mixed with water and spray the material /objects, then leave on a small plastic sandwich bag. Have tried just using water, but takes so much longer and doesn't give such a crisp mark! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105629993628301704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-21449826247489218212019-06-07T03:26:46.956-04:002019-06-07T03:26:46.956-04:00Hi J - what a wonderful body of work - just love t...Hi J - what a wonderful body of work - just love the layers and textures and colours. Go well. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-7195603227447507702019-05-25T07:17:58.877-04:002019-05-25T07:17:58.877-04:00What a marvellous time J - such great outcomes but...What a marvellous time J - such great outcomes but also such great explorations. As a calligrapher I know only too well how hard it is to print good looking lettering!! I have loved this series as you have developed it and think it will be truly beautiful. As ever, just makes me wish we could hang out in a studio for a few days together some time! Enjoy!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-40703621754219522832019-05-24T03:22:18.085-04:002019-05-24T03:22:18.085-04:00Hi J - I agree with F - yes dream big. Go well. BHi J - I agree with F - yes dream big. Go well. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-3377950819378751502019-05-22T19:45:37.488-04:002019-05-22T19:45:37.488-04:00Yes!Yes!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-84122490489687548552019-01-31T16:19:31.469-05:002019-01-31T16:19:31.469-05:00such beautiful work-love seeing it all grouped tog...such beautiful work-love seeing it all grouped together.donna joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477398621641972642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-54676123182494725532019-01-18T14:38:12.611-05:002019-01-18T14:38:12.611-05:00It looks like sand, moulded to look like a kin of ...It looks like sand, moulded to look like a kin of paving brick.ingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09190210267291494655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-627442034898690432019-01-17T21:56:39.932-05:002019-01-17T21:56:39.932-05:00ClayClayMaya Sara Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809463746704452013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-1031478852826909362019-01-17T13:40:33.470-05:002019-01-17T13:40:33.470-05:00Tell us, tell us! But I like Liz A's comment A...Tell us, tell us! But I like Liz A's comment A LOT!Sonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801044030033381118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-44107161687619402182019-01-17T10:22:20.191-05:002019-01-17T10:22:20.191-05:00My comment yesterday didn't stick, so I'll...My comment yesterday didn't stick, so I'll try again. I'd like to believe these are repurposed Amazon Prime mailing materials: cardboard boxes pulped and then compressed into bricks held together with a slurried glue of wrapping tape, plastic bags and bubble wrap.Liz Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397660873950991774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-67183802072070373042019-01-17T09:33:47.987-05:002019-01-17T09:33:47.987-05:00No clue but it made me run grab my sketch book!No clue but it made me run grab my sketch book!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-76764303626066814392019-01-17T06:24:10.375-05:002019-01-17T06:24:10.375-05:00Wrapped and tucked paper?Wrapped and tucked paper?Bethany Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381147194656828768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-1994606176159145922019-01-16T14:48:20.617-05:002019-01-16T14:48:20.617-05:00book spines? book spines? Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-767271502441761512019-01-16T06:58:54.682-05:002019-01-16T06:58:54.682-05:00Becauae of the random cracks, I'd guess it'...Becauae of the random cracks, I'd guess it's concrete.Feathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153693634962034248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-47869356573605954552019-01-15T21:58:32.967-05:002019-01-15T21:58:32.967-05:00thank you for sharing your thoughts and journey ~ ...thank you for sharing your thoughts and journey ~ sometimes it is just a conversation or stepping back and viewing a moment in time, that alters our thinking on a situation ~ so glad you had one of those moments, that brought change to you. Stay happy & well dear lady.Jenny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021041535762298271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-8749453190820714972019-01-14T05:38:00.227-05:002019-01-14T05:38:00.227-05:00Thank you Ann for your kind words and for sharing ...Thank you Ann for your kind words and for sharing your story with me. Isn't it amazing what our brains latch onto to get us through a difficult time? I'm glad you had the coral to keep you company and be an outlet when one was needed. How's it doing these days? I picture it settled on a shelf in your studio, quietly surveying all and keeping you company. <br /><br />As for me, I've always loved circles and see them as the representation for so many things, mostly though, for life itself. That you saw a bird circling, looking for a safe landing spot, is wonderful - and very apt for, in highsight, that's what I was doing. <br /><br />Thank you Ann. Enjoy!<br /><br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-18753357258444419662019-01-14T05:27:14.655-05:002019-01-14T05:27:14.655-05:00Many thanks Liz! May your 2019 be filled with joy,...Many thanks Liz! May your 2019 be filled with joy, peace, love and lots of studio time!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-22493868245449545342019-01-14T05:26:10.956-05:002019-01-14T05:26:10.956-05:00Bethany, I honestly don't know what to say to ...Bethany, I honestly don't know what to say to adequately convey the gratitude I feel right how for your lovely words. Thank you doesn't seem quite enough, but please know that it is a heartfelt and very grateful Thank You. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-24343362747866660962019-01-13T18:14:23.588-05:002019-01-13T18:14:23.588-05:00Well, I don't know you but your work has been ...Well, I don't know you but your work has been an inspiration for some time. I totally understand the red circle thing. I had a series of family deaths in very quick succession and became fixated on a piece of coral fossil, believe it or not. I drew it and drew it, made papier mache copies of it. I even took it on a trip to Boston with it in my suitcase. I was afraid to leave it behind in case 'something happened' to it while I was away! I've still got it. Dropped it twice and smashed it and glued it together again. When I looked at your circles I saw a bird circling, looking to find the best place to land. Red is a very invigorating colour too, being the colour of life blood. All very positive. I look forward to your future blogs. :) Ann IsikAnn Isikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685582671114677947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-30973695178012382552019-01-11T11:01:37.519-05:002019-01-11T11:01:37.519-05:00I echo others in saying how happy I was to see you...I echo others in saying how happy I was to see your blog post pop up ... you have been much missed. May 2019 bring you (and all who come here) full measures of peace and joyLiz Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397660873950991774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-71113916255146787432019-01-11T07:30:42.478-05:002019-01-11T07:30:42.478-05:00Jennifer, I am so excited to hear from you today i...Jennifer, I am so excited to hear from you today in your blog post... and to be able to tell you how much of a support and hugely wonderful influence and inspiration to me continuing my own work when days were dark/confusing and the art was not pouring onto the design wall. I have saved so many of your posts and images of your beautiful work. They are first folders in my inspiration file drawers. The stitch, colour composition and bright joy you have put into your creative work ARE all a guiding light to many of us. You earned a break! So glad you are back! Love Connecticut - what a beautiful region!<br /><br />I love that your daughters are skiing and enjoying an outdoor passion that will support their health for the rest of their lives! Cheer on, great Mom!<br /><br />Bethany in Kingston, ONBethany Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381147194656828768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-70905661701205709772019-01-11T05:57:14.704-05:002019-01-11T05:57:14.704-05:00Thank you for your kind words Judy. They truly are...Thank you for your kind words Judy. They truly are appreciated. <br /><br />As you said, sometimes we are in a depression without knowing it and, in hindsight, I have been in a low level depression since moving to Connecticut due to the topography of the area. It's odd to me because I actually love living up here - it's the small towns, the convenience of things, the opportunities (especially since we're so close to NYC), the community, etc. <br /><br />While I knew that I wasn't as happy as I'd been growing up in Virginia, it never occurred to me that the unhappiness was a form of depression until I asked a friend who now lives out west if the trees on the east coast bother her when she visits family. Her response was like the proverbial light bulb being turned on in my brain and so much suddenly made sense. <br /><br />Happy 2019 to you and your loved ones!<br /><br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com