tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post4188186008112468625..comments2023-04-12T06:46:41.819-07:00Comments on Artist Melinda Esparza: Tucson, Art, Trouble, Artist Takes a Breath, PaintsMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-80429549618841196362011-03-10T10:33:16.209-08:002011-03-10T10:33:16.209-08:00Thank you, SKIZO.
Hope you'll come by and visi...Thank you, SKIZO.<br />Hope you'll come by and visit again sometime.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-43843188345759755022011-02-22T15:33:18.226-08:002011-02-22T15:33:18.226-08:00Thanks, Donald! I really appreciate you comment. Y...Thanks, Donald! I really appreciate you comment. Yes, there is always the underlying heat.<br /><br />Glad you agree with the thoughts expressed here.<br /><br />Nice to hear from you, too.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-17129219672421659752011-02-22T14:09:39.919-08:002011-02-22T14:09:39.919-08:00Amen to all your thoughts here, Melinda. And a spe...Amen to all your thoughts here, Melinda. And a spectacular painting! Wintery with the heat just beneath the surface.Donald Diddamshttp://diddamsdigitalart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-77167848084368549462011-02-19T10:00:20.407-08:002011-02-19T10:00:20.407-08:00Thank you so much, Jeffrey! When I think 'magi...Thank you so much, Jeffrey! When I think 'magical', I think Linnyland! So, that's quite the compliment.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-79936039456635908702011-02-18T16:50:43.599-08:002011-02-18T16:50:43.599-08:00A very magical painting Melinda...lovely!!
Jeffre...A very magical painting Melinda...lovely!!<br /><br />JeffreyJeffrey J. Boron https://www.blogger.com/profile/03911857227885778381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-81704489917003464502011-02-10T21:20:52.482-08:002011-02-10T21:20:52.482-08:00I'm so glad you like the painting, Linny. It i...I'm so glad you like the painting, Linny. It is just as exotic to us every time we see cacti and snow together. Dazzling, it is...very rare too.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the kind words. I'll take all the gentle hugs offered. <br /><br />And...Hugs right back to you!<br /><br />P. S. I am just loving your recent work!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-47041535356090625352011-02-10T20:48:49.011-08:002011-02-10T20:48:49.011-08:00First, this painting is incredible and beautiful, ...First, this painting is incredible and beautiful, Melinda!Snow and cacti and so much more!!! <br />(Way too many misfortunes and heartaches.A big,gentle hug from me to you.)Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-1612528945610403182011-02-10T13:56:05.751-08:002011-02-10T13:56:05.751-08:00Dear Bonnie,
Breathing easier because of your str...Dear Bonnie,<br /><br />Breathing easier because of your strong support and kind thoughts.<br /><br />"...mojo-you own it." I like that.<br /><br />Yes, I do. <br /><br />Thank you.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-9583880235435445952011-02-04T18:41:16.152-08:002011-02-04T18:41:16.152-08:00I'd write something but for now I'm just g...I'd write something but for now I'm just going to stare at this incredible painting.<br /><br />Fast forward- one hour later.<br /><br />OK, I've stared, I've read, I've viewed the thoughtful comments. And am so glad you've found the breath to post.<br /><br />You never lost your mojo- you gave it a time out. It was never up to the mojo- you own it.Bonnie Luriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970572146267943838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-36717360825638568082011-02-03T17:58:01.548-08:002011-02-03T17:58:01.548-08:00Melinda,
I'm so glad to see you post again. Yo...Melinda,<br />I'm so glad to see you post again. You're going to get through snow, and stormy weather—mojo intact. You have too much talent and professionalism to falter for long. This painting is brave and unflinching, and the artist who expressed it has her arms around the mountains and the sky.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-89297103357726265982011-02-03T16:37:53.086-08:002011-02-03T16:37:53.086-08:00Thank you, Joan. I am encouraged by your kindness....Thank you, Joan. I am encouraged by your kindness. I'll grip tightly onto your words that "2011 will be a good year." Wishing you a very good year too. Hope you are staying warm and painting a lot.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-70037370685557871652011-02-02T19:03:01.987-08:002011-02-02T19:03:01.987-08:00My thoughts are with you too Melinda. I'm so g...My thoughts are with you too Melinda. I'm so glad to read your strong voice and read you're getting your mojo back. 2011 will be a good year. Your paintings are beautiful and you are one of the most creative people I've seen!<br />JoanJoan Breckwoldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026580851365108519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-65156216800266465602011-02-01T19:51:47.938-08:002011-02-01T19:51:47.938-08:00Dear, artist Kathryn,
You have become such a value...Dear, artist Kathryn,<br />You have become such a valued friend and critic. It means so much to me each time you look carefully at my work. I'm glad you see with such clarity. <br /><br />It's true. No matter how down things get, there is always the light of color and the sense of hope that there are better days ahead.<br /><br />I look forward to reading about your recent adventure and work.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your extraordinary support and wisdom.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-77782861014248852012011-02-01T19:45:46.668-08:002011-02-01T19:45:46.668-08:00Hello, dear Jeane. Thank you for such generous wor...Hello, dear Jeane. Thank you for such generous words. Even though I photographed this painting without flash, with a timer and didn't correct the light or color at all, it is a pretty dark painting. But, there are parts I really like. Glad you like it, too! Maybe you'll travel to Tucson someday when things are better in the world. I would love to share it with you.<br /><br />You continue to be a major inspiration for me. Paint on, my artist friend!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-37000115034522515272011-02-01T19:42:18.357-08:002011-02-01T19:42:18.357-08:00Lesson learned, David. Lesson learned from years a...Lesson learned, David. Lesson learned from years ago: Begin again and try not to count how long it's been since you've begun before. Mindful presence, you know?<br /><br />Great observation. I really like that you see that colour is forcing its way through the darkness. A natural instinct, don't you think?<br /><br />I'm hoping that you are mark making and colour producing with passion.<br /><br />Thank you...Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-43232680107240472172011-02-01T19:37:17.681-08:002011-02-01T19:37:17.681-08:00Thank you, Marcia.
It's true that art provid...Thank you, Marcia. <br /><br />It's true that art provides sanctuary as well as a voice for what we can't or are unable to express.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-23789525305761492472011-02-01T17:39:30.372-08:002011-02-01T17:39:30.372-08:00This painting is deeply saturated in color and emo...This painting is deeply saturated in color and emotion, tear-stained and glorious in its optimism. As David said, the essence of color, and of who you are, shining through. Thank you for being you.kathrynlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792831717839627852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-54182417324933762872011-02-01T08:33:50.710-08:002011-02-01T08:33:50.710-08:00so sorry! about it all! what I'm not sorry abo...so sorry! about it all! what I'm not sorry about is the painting you shared - it is really wonderful - this is one I would really like to see in person - I bet it has big impact one on one xxoJeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-675561339624647592011-02-01T01:44:21.547-08:002011-02-01T01:44:21.547-08:00I see it as a powerful expression of the cold dark...I see it as a powerful expression of the cold dark storm that's encircled you, but what fabulous colour forcing through! <br />At least your paintings are worth stealing.<br /><br />Seems that I have to re-start every ten minutes :o(daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-42468670433567418952011-01-31T22:30:05.149-08:002011-01-31T22:30:05.149-08:00Melinda you're painting again! Yay and it'...Melinda you're painting again! Yay and it's a beauty!!! <br /><br />I'm so glad to see you're back in the saddle or as you put it - that you have your art mojo back. <br />I know you've been through a great deal of anguish this past while and while it's true we never get used to losing those we love - still I do think art gives us a safety valve - it lets us bear witness and also to work things out of our system - and in doing so, reach out to others. I value that and I love your work!!!!<br />Marciacohen labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713812144707226168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-15865680099723793162011-01-31T16:54:21.147-08:002011-01-31T16:54:21.147-08:00Thank you, Barbara. Glad you like the painting too...Thank you, Barbara. Glad you like the painting too.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-2728026388563149792011-01-31T16:34:32.666-08:002011-01-31T16:34:32.666-08:00Beautiful painting Melinda. I have to agree with ...Beautiful painting Melinda. I have to agree with David. I am so sorry you have been through each sorrowful event. My thoughts are with you.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-75221765603186475512011-01-31T14:59:33.469-08:002011-01-31T14:59:33.469-08:00So nice to hear from you, David. I've had you ...So nice to hear from you, David. I've had you on my mind often and am glad to hear that you are getting your art mojo back too.<br /><br />We can restart as many times as we'd like, now can't we?<br /><br />Glad you like the painting. Looks a bit dark to me, but, well...there 'tis.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-71415064348673629812011-01-31T14:18:02.454-08:002011-01-31T14:18:02.454-08:00PS: What a brilliant painting!PS: What a brilliant painting!daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-58144207222782932602011-01-31T14:16:01.481-08:002011-01-31T14:16:01.481-08:00I too am getting my painting "mojo" back...I too am getting my painting "mojo" back, albeit slowly, but what I read here fills me with great sadness at what you are suffering, from the loss of Kate to horrific tragedy in your community to the stealing of your work. Rightly sad and angry. Can't say more than thinking of you and offering my personal support.<br />DAVIDdaviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.com