tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post4414955338914113980..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Please give me your opinion.Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-76175250059005527422012-04-22T06:31:30.516-06:002012-04-22T06:31:30.516-06:00Hi Linda, The same is happening to me...the simpl...Hi Linda, The same is happening to me...the simple white is getting my attention lately. Will have to see how it goes at the sale.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-13199810349784952132012-04-19T15:34:40.443-06:002012-04-19T15:34:40.443-06:00Hi Gina, wow, what a choice!! I love both styles,...Hi Gina, wow, what a choice!! I love both styles, but the freshness of the white is really catching my eye right now. It reminds me of some Austrian pottery pieces I have. I'm off to visit your shop now! LindaLinda (More Fun Less Laundry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14460063428965240523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-86420087584742922652012-04-19T08:41:25.637-06:002012-04-19T08:41:25.637-06:00Dear Mary, I always enjoy hearing from you. I gu...Dear Mary, I always enjoy hearing from you. I guess what I will do is paint exactly what I have in the past. The Italian pieces have a way of teaching me a bit of history. The new and minimal pieces end up being my originals and make it, each time, a new experience.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-24149329199640455442012-04-19T08:38:03.234-06:002012-04-19T08:38:03.234-06:00Dear Karin, you make a good point. White is alway...Dear Karin, you make a good point. White is always elegant and often the pieces can be used with what you already have. Thank you always for giving me good advice. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-38289040187477004692012-04-18T21:03:21.978-06:002012-04-18T21:03:21.978-06:00Again, like your request for ideas about your repl...Again, like your request for ideas about your replacement countertops, I had to think about this one...<br />My first and final reaction to your request is that your renaissance reproductions are so exquisite, so unusual to be found here in the U.S. (for sale) that I would love to happen upon such a local festival and find your "Italian" knock-offs! (I am brazen, aren't I?) <br />Not being an artist myself, I still find it hard when I go to Art Fairs and see a large amount of $10 and under magnets, small paintings for bathrooms, etc. and the Artist always says, "I don't like them, but I have to have some cheap art to sell because there aren't a lot of people who come to these fairs who are ready to pay for my chef d'oeuvres! So...not that your whiteware is in anywhere near the same category as magnets, there probably will be a large percentage of your customers who will fall in love with the "gypsy" work but take the white dishes home because they know where they will put it to use! UGH! No help here, either...<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60410361321820002242012-04-18T11:57:55.021-06:002012-04-18T11:57:55.021-06:00As you know me dear Gina, I love the 'plain...As you know me dear Gina, I love the 'plain' design. Simple but sophisticated! They might be easy salable because everyone could match them up with existing plates/service or....<br /><br />Herzlichst, karinLaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-83378659398908722942012-04-17T06:34:42.570-06:002012-04-17T06:34:42.570-06:00Dear Ingmarie, The tapestry from Belgium was a hap...Dear Ingmarie, The tapestry from Belgium was a happy marriage with my Tondino. If I have a choice I always reach for color. Thank you for your helping me decide.. I will make sure that I have enough color to please those who like the more colorful pieces. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-25550434333323556442012-04-17T06:30:41.445-06:002012-04-17T06:30:41.445-06:00Thank you Snap. Our heritage day celebrations are...Thank you Snap. Our heritage day celebrations are always a lot of fun. <br />Everyone in our little town is involved. Hoping for good weather. Thanl you for taking the time to cmment. xo, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-53932086743562563532012-04-17T06:29:11.251-06:002012-04-17T06:29:11.251-06:00Dear Vee, Thank you for commenting. It is so nice...Dear Vee, Thank you for commenting. It is so nice that you would participate. I appreciate it. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-86486368256370944062012-04-17T06:28:12.167-06:002012-04-17T06:28:12.167-06:00Thank you Eileen, I will report back after the ev...Thank you Eileen, I will report back after the event. I'm looking forward to see what choices will be made. xo, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-41258314770474582252012-04-16T13:16:47.450-06:002012-04-16T13:16:47.450-06:00Yes, I agree. Both styles are beautiful, but I lik...Yes, I agree. Both styles are beautiful, but I like the color- and gypsy style best. Why? In my eyes, they show more how very skilled you are. I also like your styling in the photos with the lovely fabric.Ingmarie Wehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03421954235055591351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-24920782686769712282012-04-15T18:53:01.291-06:002012-04-15T18:53:01.291-06:00Your work is a delight. I, too, am drawn to color....Your work is a delight. I, too, am drawn to color. However, I know just as many who adore the calmer whites. They certainly look lovely in tandem!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-23236603430350372392012-04-15T18:46:40.540-06:002012-04-15T18:46:40.540-06:00they are both lovely. I like the simple ones, but ...they are both lovely. I like the simple ones, but I adore the color! They look as if they compliment each other nicely. Enjoy the heritage days!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-12817867443404448122012-04-15T18:34:47.175-06:002012-04-15T18:34:47.175-06:00They are both beautiful plates, but the gypsy and ...They are both beautiful plates, but the gypsy and colorful one is my favorite. Just love and I your mosaic is gorgeous. Good luck, I wish you all the best on your sales. Have a great week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-62054673140682185722012-04-15T06:53:28.619-06:002012-04-15T06:53:28.619-06:00Dear Theresa, Your observation is very interesting...Dear Theresa, Your observation is very interesting and one I find to be true. I can almost always predict which person will chose which design. I have a very good friend who always reaches for the simple and who caries it through with all of her design decisions. Her home was recently featured in a very fine publication. Everything looked cohesive, simple and very, very beautiful. <br />But then there is always room for us gypsies. So, let's do something colorful and fun this fine Sunday morning. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-59793472524851096322012-04-15T06:47:31.089-06:002012-04-15T06:47:31.089-06:00Dear Karen, Tondino Plates usually have a portrait...Dear Karen, Tondino Plates usually have a portrait painted into the center part. They were given as presents to a prospective bride. I thought that it would be interesting to paint the center with marbling. I owned the plate for only one day...it was purchased by one of my lovely blogging friends. Thank you for helping me decide, I think I must always have a few colorful pieces for my customers to choose from. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-5489807261790842012012-04-15T06:42:37.703-06:002012-04-15T06:42:37.703-06:00Dear Christine and dear Steven, A sneak preview? ...Dear Christine and dear Steven, A sneak preview? I hope so. Because that means a glass or two of the bubbly. Happy Sunday to you both. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-75674494664223569732012-04-15T06:40:28.472-06:002012-04-15T06:40:28.472-06:00Merci de ta visite Manon. Your blog is very specia...Merci de ta visite Manon. Your blog is very special and so are your photographs and vignettes. ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-71368078493013000542012-04-15T06:38:17.062-06:002012-04-15T06:38:17.062-06:00Dear Georgianna, I am so happy that you like the ...Dear Georgianna, I am so happy that you like the little bee designs. Our State is called the Beehive State. Anything I paint with bees sells out in a few hours. Thank you for always giving me your support and friendship. <br />ox, GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-30442106780357923562012-04-15T06:33:40.216-06:002012-04-15T06:33:40.216-06:00Dear Mark, A great experiment! I was thinking the...Dear Mark, A great experiment! I was thinking the same. Won't I be surprised if my customers will reach for the more simple styles. I actually really enjoy painting them. But I know me, after a little while I'll be reaching for color. Thank you for your ideas. You have convinced me to expand my repetoire.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-62881351212687835982012-04-14T16:13:04.430-06:002012-04-14T16:13:04.430-06:00Color! Gypsy!! Being an artist, I am drawn to the ...Color! Gypsy!! Being an artist, I am drawn to the Tondino, hands down. The other,it seems to me, would attract a more analytical mind. It leans to the organized, analytical side of the brain. I want the wild, riotous explosion of COLOR!!!!LOL!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-33768119455841446472012-04-14T13:03:02.024-06:002012-04-14T13:03:02.024-06:00Truly impossible to make a choice here! I'm no...Truly impossible to make a choice here! I'm normally drawn to simpler styles, but that Tondino plate is quite simply stunning. I guess I'd agree with Mark's wise suggestion, to see where your newest style takes you. I'm so happy you showed us a sample of your contributions to the sale - what lucky, lucky people to be able to attend!Karen@PasGrande-Chosehttp://www.athousandmiles-k.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-5333139571203182142012-04-14T09:48:48.153-06:002012-04-14T09:48:48.153-06:00I love both styles! I guess I'll have to see t...I love both styles! I guess I'll have to see them in person at Heritage Days or maybe a sneak preview before then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-61122215560392499072012-04-14T07:18:01.391-06:002012-04-14T07:18:01.391-06:00Merci de ta visite ,je découvre ainsi ton blog.
a...Merci de ta visite ,je découvre ainsi ton blog.<br /><br />amicalement,<br /><br />Manonmanon 21https://www.blogger.com/profile/11646921188653767691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60771980610082445492012-04-14T00:05:11.739-06:002012-04-14T00:05:11.739-06:00Hello, dear Gina,
Do I have to make a choice? Bot...Hello, dear Gina,<br /><br />Do I have to make a choice? Both are exquisite but I must admit I was excited to see the little bee in your simpler piece. I'd also be very intrigued to see what else evolves if you follow this new direction. Whatever you create, it will be beautiful. <br /><br />xo – gGeorgiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298718026210625558noreply@blogger.com