tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post6953813329845829473..comments2023-04-12T06:46:41.819-07:00Comments on Artist Melinda Esparza: So, I Shall Go There--New Mexico!Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-61345751930109968692011-09-29T12:59:21.318-07:002011-09-29T12:59:21.318-07:00Thank you, Laura!
I'm hoping it will be as ma...Thank you, Laura! <br />I'm hoping it will be as magical as New Mexico and without too many glitches.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-20801222458543279652011-09-29T12:29:59.640-07:002011-09-29T12:29:59.640-07:00Congratulations, Melinda. Wow--what a spectacular ...Congratulations, Melinda. Wow--what a spectacular three weeks that will be. I've never been to the Grand Canyon and look forward to seeing it in your art!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999450626008299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-46182686710272046972011-08-12T10:25:54.317-07:002011-08-12T10:25:54.317-07:00Hello Martha,
Thank you!!
Like some paintings, we...Hello Martha,<br />Thank you!!<br /><br />Like some paintings, we sometimes need to scrape, realign and salvage the materials, right?<br /><br />It is an astonishing place--Abiquiu and all of New Mexico. There is a strong personality, energy, spirituality and serendipity everywhere there! <br /><br />I'm so glad that art is healing AND a teacher.<br /><br />Your work is wonderful and I hope all goes well with you and yours.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-2125046229037702252011-08-12T06:00:07.198-07:002011-08-12T06:00:07.198-07:00What fantastic news! That was such a nice surprise...What fantastic news! That was such a nice surprise after your road adventures.<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to salvage something positive out of your trip. What a beautiful, magical place it must be.Martha Marshallhttp://artistsjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-32072729203958837402011-08-11T21:21:26.180-07:002011-08-11T21:21:26.180-07:00Whoo-hoo, Linny! I can hear the music from here.
...Whoo-hoo, Linny! I can hear the music from here.<br /><br />Love how creative you are with paint and letters.<br /><br />Yes! I would love it if you could visit the Canyon while I'm there. That would be so fantastic. We could dance on the Rim and paint up a storm.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words and well wishes. You are an inspiration to me!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-19482507636124053172011-08-10T20:24:32.763-07:002011-08-10T20:24:32.763-07:00I'm HaPpY dancing for you, Magical Melinda!!! ...I'm HaPpY dancing for you, Magical Melinda!!! WOW - what an adventure and these paintings and your are beautiful!!! Wouldn't I love to visit your while you're in res...<br />(Glad to know that you're healthy, happy and home safe, too...)Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-43643206179896783822011-08-10T14:01:03.477-07:002011-08-10T14:01:03.477-07:00Glad you recovered and congrats on your news. I...Glad you recovered and congrats on your news. I'm so envious. Three weeks at the Grand Canyon! Wow, what could be better? High expectations - no pressure. Love the first painting looking up at the mission. Not easy to do that.<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-82622139611821922202011-08-10T12:15:15.360-07:002011-08-10T12:15:15.360-07:00Thank you, Jeffrey!
Je vous comprends très bien. :...Thank you, Jeffrey!<br />Je vous comprends très bien. :-) And, I am in total agreement.<br /><br />That is just what the ranch owners advised as well!<br /><br />Your encouragement means so much to me. <br /><br />Virtual hugs to you too...Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-8483476033610043482011-08-10T12:07:14.685-07:002011-08-10T12:07:14.685-07:00Hello Nancy,
Yes! Holy Smokes is right. I'm st...Hello Nancy,<br />Yes! Holy Smokes is right. I'm still in amazement. We'll see how things go. It is a year away, so I have lots of time to prepare and think about an approach. It is overwhelmingly exciting at this point.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment. It means a great deal to me.<br /><br />Any tips on being at the Canyon would be most appreciated.<br /><br />Virtual hugs!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-43776177844366699332011-08-09T20:08:11.068-07:002011-08-09T20:08:11.068-07:00Congratulations Melinda, yipeeeeeeeee!!!
Now when...Congratulations Melinda, yipeeeeeeeee!!!<br /><br />Now when you are all packed and ready to go don't eat anything till you are there...comprende!!!<br /><br />JeffreyJeffrey J. Boron https://www.blogger.com/profile/03911857227885778381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-1018363634844881782011-08-09T19:09:18.695-07:002011-08-09T19:09:18.695-07:00Holy smokes Melinda!!! What a huge honor and oppor...Holy smokes Melinda!!! What a huge honor and opportunity. Having gone to school in Flagstaff, I have done quite a bit of hiking in the Canyon - it is truly inspiring. Plus, this is something that is a really big deal and will be picked up by news media around the state. Congratulations!!! And way to go on dealing with what happens to come your way; the painting is WOW.<br />-- NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-20681822095019373982011-08-09T15:41:43.855-07:002011-08-09T15:41:43.855-07:00Hello, dear Silvina!
It's so great to see you...Hello, dear Silvina! <br />It's so great to see you online again. <br /><br />Thank you! Yeah, it's way over the top exciting for me. I am deeply honored to have been selected. Humbled, too.<br /><br />It is a dream come true. <br /><br />I hope all your dreams come true with your art as well!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-86188573475997608802011-08-09T13:47:09.167-07:002011-08-09T13:47:09.167-07:00Three weeks as Artist in Residence at the Grand Ca...Three weeks as Artist in Residence at the Grand Canyon!!! FANTASTIC! Of course they accepted you; you are just the artist to paint that terrain in an unconventional way. Twenty one days of uninterrupted time to contemplate and create. What a dream. Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-40142484567059941642011-08-09T12:12:07.065-07:002011-08-09T12:12:07.065-07:00Thank you, Edgar!
You really worked your tuckus o...Thank you, Edgar! <br />You really worked your tuckus off to get us home safely. <br /><br />Yes, I know what you mean about the "cult of O'Keeffe." There was a moment a few years ago when I was not admiring her work because of certain elements. However, after more consideration and visiting the region, it is clear that she was an astonishing painter.<br /><br />I'll keep climbing. I'll keep sharpening the steely eye as best I can. You do the same, okay?Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-21279360531310087372011-08-09T11:21:53.986-07:002011-08-09T11:21:53.986-07:00Hi Andressa,
Thank you! And, welcome.
Hope you'...Hi Andressa,<br />Thank you! And, welcome.<br />Hope you'll stop by again.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-27961729345564585322011-08-09T11:19:03.612-07:002011-08-09T11:19:03.612-07:00Thank you, Donald. You always seem to get right to...Thank you, Donald. You always seem to get right to the heart of the matter. I agree. It was an enchanted experience with lessons to be learned and remembered. <br /><br />That we have a choice in how we view and respond to altered plans was the greatest lesson for me. <br /><br />Thank you. Your comments are always welcomed here!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-12711558136459198482011-08-09T11:13:27.813-07:002011-08-09T11:13:27.813-07:00Thank you, dear Barbara!
I've had you on my m...Thank you, dear Barbara! <br />I've had you on my mind as I read about your travels. I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time without any upsets. Much better than last year, yes?<br /><br />So glad you like the paintings. The one of San Miguel Mission was started in our hotel room. I was very ill, but very determined. <br /><br />Virtual hugs to you and your!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-67756659884440833352011-08-09T07:28:30.305-07:002011-08-09T07:28:30.305-07:00Beautiful images!Beautiful images!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-85441767273569511032011-08-08T20:29:24.243-07:002011-08-08T20:29:24.243-07:00Woo to tha hoo. I am so happy for you, for your ov...Woo to tha hoo. I am so happy for you, for your overcoming, and for your selection.<br /><br />You'll know what I mean when I say that I am leery of the Cult of O'Keefe. But you embody so much of her steely-eyed dedication, I am confident that Miz O'Keefe would be proud of who you are and what you have achieved.<br /><br />Keep climbing, Melinda. The view will be worth it.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-76534714680141756542011-08-08T18:17:19.262-07:002011-08-08T18:17:19.262-07:00I was ready to exclaim about the beauty of the San...I was ready to exclaim about the beauty of the San Miguel Mission painting, and then read the rest! Who-ieeee, what excitement. You may have missed one beautiful experience, but did better than just making do, and now have been chosen for another. Congratulations!!<br />Sometimes things do happen for a reason... we just need the patience to discern what it is.Donald Diddamshttp://diddamsdigitalart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-68574719470569782762011-08-08T08:35:48.515-07:002011-08-08T08:35:48.515-07:00Dear Melinda,
My heart sank when I read about the...Dear Melinda,<br /><br />My heart sank when I read about the food borne illness thwarting your plans. And then I rejoiced hearing your good news. How absolutely wonderful and completely deserved. These two paintings astound me. And the photo of you is lovely. I am just back from my travels. Your words, paintings and photos are heartening and inspiring. Congratulations, and I hope you feel much better.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-40646552346031810372011-08-07T15:30:39.609-07:002011-08-07T15:30:39.609-07:00Thank you, Jeane!
You're absolutely correct a...Thank you, Jeane! <br />You're absolutely correct about "life's long tangled fingers." <br /><br />And so, we also are sometimes able to grab victory from the jaws of defeat and at least mitigate tough times. <br /><br />Don't we do this daily with our art?!<br /><br />Virtual hugs!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-20374695584245405742011-08-07T15:18:26.548-07:002011-08-07T15:18:26.548-07:00Hello, dear Kathryn! I wish you were here so we co...Hello, dear Kathryn! I wish you were here so we could do an artist's happy dance together. This is way cool It hasn't really sunk in yet.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing in it. I do hope that I will fit in and do good work there. It's overwhelming.<br /><br />I could see you there doing great work. <br /><br />Hugs back atcha!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-35929442141331746712011-08-07T08:55:48.276-07:002011-08-07T08:55:48.276-07:00life's long tangled fingers reaching in and pu...life's long tangled fingers reaching in and pulling the most unexpected rabbits out of the hat - ugh for being sick and many harrays for being able to let go and recieve the other side of your expectations - thrilled for you and your residencey - life is good xoJeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5418000363253871722.post-84405797366531120872011-08-07T08:48:01.654-07:002011-08-07T08:48:01.654-07:00Wowee kaZOWEE!! This is so fantastic, and so well...Wowee kaZOWEE!! This is so fantastic, and so well-deserved! They're gonna be so lucky to have you there, presenting your wonderfulness to all who are fortunate enough to cross your path. It's a perfect fit, your work and that unearthly-beautiful place. Huge hugs of congratulations!kathrynlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792831717839627852noreply@blogger.com