tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post6078634162553452986..comments2023-04-12T06:46:41.819-07:00Comments on Artist Melinda Esparza: We're On Our Way: Painting, Partying, PlanningMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-40602845456495865782009-01-06T12:25:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:25:00.000-08:00Thank you, Joan, for stopping by! You've made my d...Thank you, Joan, for stopping by! You've made my day. Now I'm the one who is motivated.<BR/>Back soon!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-83471542802149295912009-01-06T08:06:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:06:00.000-08:00Hi Melinda, I just discovered your blog and I love...Hi Melinda, I just discovered your blog and I love your work and the thoughts you share on your blog. Your blog is motivational! I have bookmarked your blog so I'll check back to see what you're up to.<BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/>JoanJoan Breckwoldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026580851365108519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-63219961720621993672008-12-24T22:49:00.000-08:002008-12-24T22:49:00.000-08:00I'll take those words and will watch as they come ...I'll take those words and will watch as they come true.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes as you navigate your future. You know all will be better in 2009!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-28006595293269249322008-12-24T08:47:00.000-08:002008-12-24T08:47:00.000-08:00MelindaI'm wishing you a great year coming, full o...Melinda<BR/>I'm wishing you a great year coming, full of hope, joy, and creativity -- and breakthroughs in the art field.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-33611880990559783342008-12-18T17:50:00.000-08:002008-12-18T17:50:00.000-08:00Silvina!I have a friend who lives near Lancaster a...Silvina!<BR/>I have a friend who lives near Lancaster and I heard that there was snow in some parts of Southern Cal. I'm so happy for you! I thought that we were going to get snow in Tucson, but it didn't snow in the valley. The mountains look great, though.<BR/><BR/>Mucho thanks for the reference to Schiele. Wow. I'm beginning to see some elements that look Schiele-like and I don't want to lose that. I'm humbled and I hope I can finish it soon.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the weather...I'm hoping we'll get snow this winter as you have.<BR/><BR/>Have a very, merry Christmas!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-7131546207954466962008-12-17T17:53:00.000-08:002008-12-17T17:53:00.000-08:00Hey I'm in the middle of the biggest snow storm I'...Hey I'm in the middle of the biggest snow storm I've ever experienced in my life, then I get on your blog and it looks like it's snowing in my computer!!! Very cool effect.<BR/><BR/>Portrait is looking very good. I'm with Karen, Schiele hands. I like your choice of vibrant background colors. Bold, daring.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the links. Merry Christmas!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-42014250970786940222008-12-17T13:29:00.000-08:002008-12-17T13:29:00.000-08:00Hi Melinda,I'm not too mixed media, although Ihave...Hi Melinda,<BR/><BR/>I'm not too mixed media, although I<BR/>have stuck the odd sketch on canvas.<BR/>Pine needles tend to mix media themselves like dog and cat hair throughout the house, to be discovered in odd places months later. When they pop up inside china kept in a cupboard you have to wonder.<BR/>Yet I always feel that people who complain about the"mess" of trees -- needles, leaves -- probably belong on Mars, or somewhere where growing things don't disturb their order.<BR/><BR/>Love the tree, and love both your writing and your work.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas, Happy New Year,<BR/>Happy whatever you celebrate,<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-79460370679063722992008-12-13T14:25:00.000-08:002008-12-13T14:25:00.000-08:00Barbara,Thank you very much for the good wishes! I...Barbara,<BR/>Thank you very much for the good wishes! I'm honored that you like the portrait. <BR/><BR/>I know you understand about the return of one's college boy. This is such a challenging transition--fun, exciting, stressful, hope-filled, nerve-wracking, mind boggling, and....ah, the list goes on.<BR/><BR/>Christmas tree in the studio?! Do I sense a painting in the works? Or, perhaps, pine needles in a mixed media piece?Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-39470587973938946372008-12-13T13:59:00.000-08:002008-12-13T13:59:00.000-08:00Thank you, Karen!I'm going to keep the camera near...Thank you, Karen!<BR/>I'm going to keep the camera nearby. It IS a good way of tracking progress. <BR/><BR/>Egon Schiele? Oh, my. I really like that. I would love to be that expressive, graphic and colorful! (with the painting, I mean!)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-14107375938483088972008-12-12T21:13:00.000-08:002008-12-12T21:13:00.000-08:00Hi Melinda,I know what you mean about Christmas. I...Hi Melinda,<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about Christmas. It hit me in a rush today -- the urge to give. I too have a son coming home next weekend after a difficult but exciting semester at university.<BR/>The painting is magnificent. Gorgeous, beautiful, rich, emotional -- what can I say?<BR/><BR/>I hope you keep blogging. I will, and I always look for yours.<BR/><BR/>But hey the Christmas tree goes in my studio -- so it's a bit of a squeeze. Thanks for the gifts.<BR/><BR/>Happy Holiday,<BR/><BR/>BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-16771230263926361372008-12-12T12:32:00.000-08:002008-12-12T12:32:00.000-08:00I would love to see more process photos along with...I would love to see more process photos along with the finished piece. The hands remind me of Egon Schiele hands. Very cool.<BR/><BR/>I too thank you for taking the time to put those links up...I will check them out.<BR/><BR/>You should go and be distracted and enjoy your son's return! The blogs will be here...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657187768183498744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-23430324495558708452008-12-12T07:49:00.000-08:002008-12-12T07:49:00.000-08:00Melinda -The painting looks rich! Such colors.On t...Melinda -<BR/>The painting looks rich! Such colors.<BR/><BR/>On the gifts... I'm not feeling like submitting now, but someday I will again. But thanks for the investment of time an thoughtfulness.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.com