tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post2391807767784636428..comments2023-04-12T06:46:41.819-07:00Comments on Artist Melinda Esparza: Sans Cicadas, New Mexico SingsMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-78074475288951920572009-07-13T17:00:45.832-07:002009-07-13T17:00:45.832-07:00Sorry, Jeffrey...New Mexico has a long reach, does...Sorry, Jeffrey...New Mexico has a long reach, doesn't it?<br /><br />Just remember to wait until it's cooler weather. It's really hot right now, even in southern NM.<br /><br />Wish I could make up to your neck of the woods.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-54126352809513435612009-07-12T06:11:30.209-07:002009-07-12T06:11:30.209-07:00Wonderful photo's Melinda...the word enchantin...Wonderful photo's Melinda...the word enchanting seems to fit just right! Oh oh you've got me dreaming of New Mexico again...<br /><br />JeffreyJeffrey J. Boron https://www.blogger.com/profile/03911857227885778381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-77908601382424687032009-07-10T13:22:28.317-07:002009-07-10T13:22:28.317-07:00You've described New Mexico so well. It is mag...You've described New Mexico so well. It is magical and I think you've probably left a part of you there just as I have.<br /><br />Too bad we can't have two homes, yes?Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-69710242749285241382009-07-09T20:14:18.372-07:002009-07-09T20:14:18.372-07:00I'm overcome with a ridiculous nostalgia by yo...I'm overcome with a ridiculous nostalgia by your post. Whenever I close my eyes and think of N.M. I can hear the wind in the pine trees up in Angel Fire and hear that crunching sound as one walks across a mesa...it is magical there, isn't it?<br />You've got there here in this gem-like watercolor.<br />So glad to hear you got to paint there recently!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657187768183498744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-91170965283360041462009-07-09T12:03:48.938-07:002009-07-09T12:03:48.938-07:00Thank you, Jean. I appreciate your kind comment. I...Thank you, Jean. I appreciate your kind comment. I don't consider myself a watercolorist, but I love the medium. Your work is inspirational!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-39711715703501470412009-07-09T12:02:24.749-07:002009-07-09T12:02:24.749-07:00Thank you, Linny! Hope you can travel to New Mexic...Thank you, Linny! Hope you can travel to New Mexico someday. It's a bit hot in the south, but up by Santa Fe, it's always pleasant.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-90585501970468072372009-07-08T21:26:36.153-07:002009-07-08T21:26:36.153-07:00Such a charming watercolor. I love the colors you ...Such a charming watercolor. I love the colors you used. They are so subtle.<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-9181684944535511122009-07-07T15:06:24.390-07:002009-07-07T15:06:24.390-07:00Another beautiful and delicious Melinda creation! ...Another beautiful and delicious Melinda creation! New Mexico is definitely on my wish list...thank-you for your artist's eyes description.Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-81300232768221489432009-07-07T12:25:11.549-07:002009-07-07T12:25:11.549-07:00Look who's talking, Edgar! You painted a reall...Look who's talking, Edgar! You painted a really good oil and then a lovely watercolor...C'mon. You don't paint as often as I do, right? So, keep trying to work and all will be well.<br /><br />Let's go on another paint out, in a cooler environ, soon, k?Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-76289655819189041372009-07-07T12:21:51.319-07:002009-07-07T12:21:51.319-07:00Hi Ell!
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, it was really...Hi Ell!<br />Thanks for stopping by. Yes, it was really nice to get away. I'm so glad you were able to concentrate on your math. <br /><br />Maybe we can go somewhere else this summer to get away from this heat!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-70169506410883709472009-07-07T12:17:33.629-07:002009-07-07T12:17:33.629-07:00Hi Janelle,
Thank you! If you ever get the chance ...Hi Janelle,<br />Thank you! If you ever get the chance to go, I think you'll enjoy it immensely.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-86488878410863130312009-07-07T12:16:12.311-07:002009-07-07T12:16:12.311-07:00Thank you, Loriann! I know you know all about the ...Thank you, Loriann! I know you know all about the beauty of a New Mexico day.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-21957843112309787152009-07-06T18:49:27.062-07:002009-07-06T18:49:27.062-07:00It's really no fair that you have all that tal...It's really no fair that you have all that talent, Melinda. It means you get all the good paintings to take home.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-90125265068076127082009-07-06T18:39:19.715-07:002009-07-06T18:39:19.715-07:00i miss new mexico. though this last weekend was pr...i miss new mexico. though this last weekend was pretty nice too, got a lot done.Elliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763287159703564430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-29982331656456993562009-07-06T16:01:15.951-07:002009-07-06T16:01:15.951-07:00You make me want to go to New Mexico! Lovely wate...You make me want to go to New Mexico! Lovely watercolor, Melinda!Janelle Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421704740728568653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-64557172609440829122009-07-06T14:04:54.596-07:002009-07-06T14:04:54.596-07:00Hi Melinda! What a beautiful little watercolor! Ne...Hi Melinda! What a beautiful little watercolor! New Mexico is an amazing place. Welcome home.loriann signorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738796573576452724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-71116917195291606542009-07-06T11:28:52.791-07:002009-07-06T11:28:52.791-07:00Hi Barbara,
Yes, I agree. We need to know that ou...Hi Barbara, <br />Yes, I agree. We need to know that our homes are as nice as where we visited...or we might leave! Hmmm. It's good to know you feel the same. <br /><br />Thank you! I was shocked that I could watercolor since I've been concentrating on oils so much lately. Watercolor is so challenging.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-68215551823533134312009-07-06T11:18:48.702-07:002009-07-06T11:18:48.702-07:00Hi Melinda,
You are so goood. I love the paintin...Hi Melinda,<br /><br />You are so goood. I love the painting and your description of what it's like when you come home. We do that every time we travel. It's like our cells need convincing that it's okay to live where we are. <br /><br />xoxoxoxoxBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.com