tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post5847519610528411156..comments2024-01-26T13:36:51.551-08:00Comments on Writing and Living by Richard P. Hughes: Author As Visual Artistwriting and living by Richard P Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-20250144348863946022012-08-02T23:27:14.728-07:002012-08-02T23:27:14.728-07:00I'm not at all surprised to hear writers are c...I'm not at all surprised to hear writers are closely connected with painting and drawing. In my own family, you're either one or the other.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-87451612115677829322012-07-31T05:36:54.756-07:002012-07-31T05:36:54.756-07:00That's fascinating! I didn't know all thos...That's fascinating! I didn't know all those writers dabbled in art as well.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-44456007727918605622012-07-30T00:08:58.913-07:002012-07-30T00:08:58.913-07:00Hi Richard .. I'd love to be able to paint ......Hi Richard .. I'd love to be able to paint ... but this book and those representations of great writers, who were great painters must be so inspiring.<br /><br />People are so talented .. it's just saying I can do - if you can and you can ... does it matter what others think ... as long as you relax and are in your element.<br /><br />Enjoy your creative aspects .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-90061729841461381852012-07-29T19:27:26.650-07:002012-07-29T19:27:26.650-07:00I always found looking at artwork always inspires ...I always found looking at artwork always inspires me with my own.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-44883800989137947352012-07-25T05:19:07.282-07:002012-07-25T05:19:07.282-07:00Misha, Tanya, Elise: I'm in sympathy with you....Misha, Tanya, Elise: I'm in sympathy with you. You're all still young, so you have time to do whatever you want.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-17046597167630568032012-07-25T04:38:09.869-07:002012-07-25T04:38:09.869-07:00This is interesting because I see this example in ...This is interesting because I see this example in many people and also in my father who writes and paints with oils. I think painting/drawing compliments writing. I unfortunately don't have the painting/drawing skills like my father, but I do have a great appreciation for the arts.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-41804035039696274272012-07-24T17:35:49.600-07:002012-07-24T17:35:49.600-07:00I get so frustrated when I draw because I see exac...I get so frustrated when I draw because I see exactly what I want in my little brain and it never comes out that way. I do love to paint abstract, because it always looks awesome. lol. Glad you found a way to motivate you. Keep that book handy!!!Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-9163075563857307202012-07-24T05:53:04.446-07:002012-07-24T05:53:04.446-07:00I also definitely want to start painting, but righ...I also definitely want to start painting, but right now, I can't because I don't want my art to smudge when I move. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-25063379641272083022012-07-24T05:44:00.302-07:002012-07-24T05:44:00.302-07:00Jeff, you've got to post a painting or two.
C...Jeff, you've got to post a painting or two.<br /><br />Clarissa, you write well. That's what's most important for you.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-12326450077205952672012-07-24T05:27:28.810-07:002012-07-24T05:27:28.810-07:00Wow, really cool book. I'm not doubly gifted. ...Wow, really cool book. I'm not doubly gifted. I'm not good at drawing or painting but maybe someday...<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your classes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-66097539661725338122012-07-24T05:10:10.126-07:002012-07-24T05:10:10.126-07:00I love painting--especially with oils. Of course ...I love painting--especially with oils. Of course I hide them well and cringe whenever others stumble across them. They're not horrible, I guess, but it's an activity that relaxes me and sometimes triggers story ideas.<br /><br />My wife and I took a painting class several years ago. It was wonderful. You'll have a great time!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-65317717980442996772012-07-24T04:29:19.311-07:002012-07-24T04:29:19.311-07:00Juliana: you're doubly gifted!Juliana: you're doubly gifted!writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-74836362672824050632012-07-23T19:35:47.848-07:002012-07-23T19:35:47.848-07:00I think this is lovely. I wish I was better at pai...I think this is lovely. I wish I was better at painting. I do enjoy drawing and coloring though :)Juliana L. Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903360100714298208noreply@blogger.com