tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post7894669938128638460..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Tools of the TradeGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-9960590389801025282012-12-02T04:35:02.184-07:002012-12-02T04:35:02.184-07:00Your comment made me smile Merisi. Have been enjoy...Your comment made me smile Merisi. Have been enjoying Vienna through your eyes. ox, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-27094158796367829822012-12-02T04:32:47.732-07:002012-12-02T04:32:47.732-07:00Dear Val, You are correct, we need good brushes an...Dear Val, You are correct, we need good brushes and that means taking good care of them. It is the brush with which I apply liquid gold that takes the most care. Any dust or tiniest foreign speck ruins the gold. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-63678257153050029922012-11-30T07:23:58.010-07:002012-11-30T07:23:58.010-07:00I noticed I stopped breathing while reading this p...I noticed I stopped breathing while reading this post. The story of the paintbrush given to you by a Dutch master is a true spellbinder! <br />Thank you for sharing your knowledge,<br />MerisiMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-32287923685779046952012-11-30T06:13:28.383-07:002012-11-30T06:13:28.383-07:00Dear Gina,
This is a post, close to my heart. I a...Dear Gina,<br />This is a post, close to my heart. I am very fussy with my brushes. My oil painting brushes, need to be kept very clean..and i also dip them in linseed oil then give them a soft wipe with a cloth.. it helps keep them smooth. I am slowly collecting my water color brushes.. have some various sizes..but seem to just use two or three mainly.<br />The brush you described made of the hair from the pig.. reminds me of the book " The girl with the pearl earing" dont know if you read it. They also made a film of it. I cant recall now, if it was Van meer, the artist.. <br />A lovely post Gina.<br />love all your brushes.<br />val valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-12075400638023099352012-11-30T05:46:23.866-07:002012-11-30T05:46:23.866-07:00Dear Theresa, It is the brushes, given to us by ot...Dear Theresa, It is the brushes, given to us by other artists, which represent special meaning. As an artist you understand better than anyone how very precious these gifts have become. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-11623564557730138832012-11-30T05:44:06.729-07:002012-11-30T05:44:06.729-07:00Dear Erika, Everything you say is true. I would ...Dear Erika, Everything you say is true. I would be lost without my brushes...the memories are priceless.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-74915499660183510462012-11-30T05:41:46.561-07:002012-11-30T05:41:46.561-07:00Then, you are ready to paint a few glass Christmas...Then, you are ready to paint a few glass Christmas ornaments. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-58823762312615025092012-11-29T08:17:16.727-07:002012-11-29T08:17:16.727-07:00I do use my father's brushes occasionally, tho...I do use my father's brushes occasionally, though he often painted in oils, whereas I prefer acrylics.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-85578835536253301212012-11-29T07:34:21.509-07:002012-11-29T07:34:21.509-07:00What a wonderful post! I am always intrigued with ...What a wonderful post! I am always intrigued with other people's tools they use to create their work. Your brushes are priceless! I have a few handmade ones from Italy...both given to me by other artists. I love to collect specialty brushes that have wonderful stories behind them. Fabulous post Gina!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-42583087701593858362012-11-29T06:39:09.453-07:002012-11-29T06:39:09.453-07:00Dear Gina,
I so enjoyed seeing your brushes and re...Dear Gina,<br />I so enjoyed seeing your brushes and reading about their histories. I have a simiar reverence for my hand tools and brushes: many are handmade, gifts from beloved mentors or customized for my hand... I think, as I'm sure you do, I'd be lost without them!<br />Warm regards,<br />ErikaParvum Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464815622667738686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-84793205721907898732012-11-29T05:43:53.167-07:002012-11-29T05:43:53.167-07:00Dear Mary Howell, Yours will turn out magical, you...Dear Mary Howell, Yours will turn out magical, you will see. Use lots of paint, load up your brush as if you're painting in oils and if you don't like what you have painted, it go right over it and try again. Please share.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-88560558166591275562012-11-29T05:40:37.743-07:002012-11-29T05:40:37.743-07:00Dear Rosemary, Yes, these brushes are different. ...Dear Rosemary, Yes, these brushes are different. They are designed to hold a lot of paint (the reservoir part) yet give a fine line. Having a reservoir makes it possible for the painter to continue painting without reloading the brush as often. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-2131860721861801692012-11-29T05:37:01.344-07:002012-11-29T05:37:01.344-07:00Dear Frances, Because I paint on ceramics, my brus...Dear Frances, Because I paint on ceramics, my brushes wear out easily. I'm always so afraid that I will run out that every trip to Italy finds me in my favorite shop in Deruta, a few new brushes. But I do treasure the old. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-8412881028971470762012-11-29T05:34:53.720-07:002012-11-29T05:34:53.720-07:00Dear Mark, Do you use your Father's brushes? ...Dear Mark, Do you use your Father's brushes? You have so many treasured collections, I'm not surprised that you take good care of them,Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-15080251946104925922012-11-29T03:40:35.682-07:002012-11-29T03:40:35.682-07:00Awe Gina, you gave me my first morning smile. My ...Awe Gina, you gave me my first morning smile. My husby and I have some wonderful paint brushes also, though none quite as special as your 2 faves. Guess what? I went into the city yesterday and purchased 4 clear adornment balls, going to get a few more today and then decide on how to move forward. I shall share later, if any turn out magical;') Happy day to you~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-41221892326360950812012-11-29T02:08:11.965-07:002012-11-29T02:08:11.965-07:00Gina, your working tools make such interesting ima...Gina, your working tools make such interesting images in themselves, each one having its own character and what a story they tell. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-78166439108449533412012-11-28T20:05:44.116-07:002012-11-28T20:05:44.116-07:00Gina, I love your brush recipes, and promise that ...Gina, I love your brush recipes, and promise that I also take very good care of all my brushes. Selecting a new brush requires me much contemplation. (However, no butcher trips yet.)<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-35367065362997043822012-11-28T19:36:00.450-07:002012-11-28T19:36:00.450-07:00Dear Gina - I know that it's true that a brush...Dear Gina - I know that it's true that a brush that's well cared for will last the rest of your life because I still have several of the brushes my father used!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.com