tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post8911000215759875910..comments2024-03-28T02:59:47.444-05:00Comments on Art In Stitches: I'm hurt...I think...Please advise!Susan Lenzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13828597703914908801noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-39777871651618050022007-09-21T13:43:00.000-05:002007-09-21T13:43:00.000-05:00I can see why your are hurt... I would be also... ...I can see why your are hurt... I would be also... I think your art is stunning! sometimes people can not look any further then the tip of her nose! <BR/><BR/>Go on with what you do and just let her slide on life thinking there is only one way of art! How very sad!Veleta (Sammy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17842740694946788666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-30456098156082140312007-09-11T15:13:00.000-05:002007-09-11T15:13:00.000-05:00it's interesting that you emotionally sopped up th...it's interesting that you emotionally sopped up the small bit of negative input and let all the positive things only touch you lightly........ you must be born under the sign of cancer. your response came out as long winded and very defensive. your work is gorgeous, why do you need so much outside validation? a life lesson here, please don't miss it........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-20758589154368466642007-09-08T00:17:00.000-05:002007-09-08T00:17:00.000-05:00Dear Susan, I am new to your website, but what I'v...Dear Susan, <BR/><BR/>I am new to your website, but what I've seen and read on your blog so far I think is great. I love all of your work I've had a chance to look at so far. I believe you create from your heart. I believe what you create speaks to you and thru you. I have a hard time considering myself an artist, although I have been creating in some form or other all of my life. I've had no formal training, no college degree in the field. I just know what I feel and what I like. I've also learned that not everyone understands what I create. I have tried different things but currently love doing mixed media collage, jewelry, atcs, and anything else new I can do and learn. I am looking forward to maybe dropping into your studio/shop sometime when I'm in Columbia and I intend to go to Pickens (that's closer for me) and see your pieces there. Keep doing what you are doing - - all of it - - art, like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The kindred spirits understand and hear the "voice" of the art you create. I have put your blog on my favorites list so I can keep up with what you're creating. Don't let this person bother you with his/her comments. That's only one small opinion. I think you handled this situation very well.joniohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511336776222681577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-32149275592894475422007-09-06T15:41:00.000-05:002007-09-06T15:41:00.000-05:00I'm aghast in one sense----i couldn't possibly "re...I'm aghast in one sense----i couldn't possibly "review" a show without some research on the medium, the artist and her processes or thoughts. On the other hand, if she isn't a "professional critic" and i mean that neither as a good thing or bad, it was purely her sense of the show. <BR/>She *did* however seem to be more concerned with "appearances" rather than the intent. Perhaps the methods she uses are more "finished" ie "tidied" and hiding mechanics, but again, style is in the eye and hand of the maker.<BR/>Any PR is good PR, as they say. <BR/>As for "boredom", well....maybe all she does *is* weaving----some of us love to explore other objects/mediums while we work on our techniques and cross pollination occurs--i NEVER got the sense you were bored, flitting around, or a dilettante as she seems to be inferring by your "switching gears".<BR/>I *can* empathize with you *and* with the other comments here---the Big things are---you are proud of your work, you are established enough to have shows, you are very talented and versatile, you consistently sell your art.<BR/>You can never please all of the people all of the time!<BR/>HUGS.arleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036114069539254266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-31765904179945230022007-09-06T15:05:00.000-05:002007-09-06T15:05:00.000-05:00I really don't like to tell someone how they shoul...I really don't like to tell someone how they should feel and response to being hurt, but since you've asked, I didn't see the other blogger's comments as negative or demeaning to you or your art work...maybe she didn't fully come away with what you hoped or didn't understand the process in its entirety, but I read her post as overall positive and read your comments as a little over the top and thought maybe it would have been better to explain to yourself why it pushed your buttons and why you felt so vulnerable. <BR/><BR/>Think over creating a dialogue with this blogger. Hopefully it will work itself out for both of you.Karodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659789966973636488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-75279459126997060382007-09-06T13:24:00.000-05:002007-09-06T13:24:00.000-05:00First, let me say that I love your work and I thin...First, let me say that I love your work and I think very highly of you as an artist.<BR/><BR/>I can understand how her comments on your blog could be hurtful. I know my first reaction would be to get angry and defensive. I'm sure she didn't put a lot of thought into her critique of your blog. I know you must have put more thought into your reaction to her words (and are still thinking about them). <BR/><BR/>Follow your heart in regards to if the tone of your response was appropriate. A dialogue may provide a learning experience for both of you.<BR/><BR/>In Love,<BR/>NikkiNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561464255559358535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-69674972489648658582007-09-06T08:13:00.000-05:002007-09-06T08:13:00.000-05:00This blogging thing can be difficult. You put you...This blogging thing can be difficult. You put your work and your life in the public sphere and never quite know what will happen. <BR/><BR/>In this case, I really do think your reviewer enjoyed your work, even if she didn't quite understand how it was accomplished. She also mentioned that she was inspired by your work. I think that's really positive. <BR/><BR/>However, she also made some assumptions that were incorrect and some judgments (for example, that you were bored) that really didn't reflect what you've been discussing in the past several months that I've been following your blog. I think in this fast, fast information age, people (including myself) can get careless with comments. I wouldn't take it personally.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, the repetition in the body of your work for the exhibition is perfect. The subtle shift of color and texture is one of the things I find most fascinating in art. Can you imagine if your reviewer had seen a Rothko exhibition? All that man did was paint blocks of color - he truly must have been bored. <BR/><BR/>The exploration of new media enhances our art. I regularly immerse myself in things other than the weaving that is my main focus. Exploration feeds creativity, it's not a sign of boredom. So there. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the wonderful work! I look forward to reading more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-36285827497212799372007-09-06T07:12:00.000-05:002007-09-06T07:12:00.000-05:00Well, I came to visit your blog because of the lin...Well, I came to visit your blog because of the link that blog writer provided. Her post gave such a positive impression of your works that I couldn't resist clicking on the link. I was quite surprised at your reaction, as I had a totally different take on what the blog writer was saying. In no way did it seem that she was writing a review nor a critique of your work, but rather, was simply sharing of her impressions, which I gathered were exceptionally positive. Perhaps you were simply having a bad day when you read her post, I don't know. Your reaction seems to make some broad assumptions, which I think should have been clarified before going on a public rant. If she did unwittingly choose to use indivual words in contexts that were offensive to you, did you contact her privately to try and clarify? That is what communication is about after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-48066758320504959162007-09-06T06:38:00.000-05:002007-09-06T06:38:00.000-05:00This one is hard, I know I would be the same; reac...This one is hard, I know I would be the same; reacting in a very impulsive way, writing back to this very blunt article writer, who thought she figured your work out without even talking to you. (than it is really easy to judge) but I don't know if it is wise. Maybe you have to be over that person, you can do without this (negative) energy and keep you're energy for you're lovely art work. All artists work in series, you can't make just one single piece and than switch to something complete else. You have to learn from the first piece and improve the next and the next and the new idea that comes along....and so on. Pity that she doesn't understand the work of a fiber artist... Keep your head up girl, you are doing a wunderfull job!!!<BR/>No doubt about that.<BR/>love<BR/>JacquelineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829885063217598389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-63849968281038744372007-09-06T05:42:00.000-05:002007-09-06T05:42:00.000-05:00Wow - some people have a real nerve don't they.......Wow - some people have a real nerve don't they.... I understand how you would feel hurt and find your response intelligent, controlled, very well articulated and totally appropriate - I certainly hope it HAS made her think twice about posting thoughtless, uninformed comments like that - luckily, it doesn't happen often, and I'm so sorry to see it here.<BR/><BR/>PS Love your work!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344012918832175669noreply@blogger.com