tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post3832600381570706095..comments2023-11-05T02:39:52.642-08:00Comments on Dr Sock Writes Here: Art is on my MindDr Sock http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-67322328258779846232019-05-30T09:54:34.402-07:002019-05-30T09:54:34.402-07:00Hi Erica. Sorry to hear you’re having trouble comm...Hi Erica. Sorry to hear you’re having trouble commenting, but I’m glad it worked this time. Yes, the Island is a wonderful place to live. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-27492506955891196902019-05-29T07:53:33.002-07:002019-05-29T07:53:33.002-07:00Hi Jude, It looks like my initial comment on this...Hi Jude, It looks like my initial comment on this post is somewhere in cyberspace. I am trying again, using Firefox (per help sites) Your photos definitely look like a West Coast Spring. I can see how the natural landscapes inspire creativity. Grateful I live here:) EricaErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-5714598716932778982019-04-19T22:19:30.084-07:002019-04-19T22:19:30.084-07:00Oh Kathy, that is such a nice thing to say. I real...Oh Kathy, that is such a nice thing to say. I really do love to use colour when I paint. When you come to Vancouver Island this summer, I would be happy to give you a tour of my studio/gallery. And if you are interested in seeing the work of other artists in the group, I could arrange a tour to some of the other studios as well. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-12833765773725717302019-04-19T17:00:20.447-07:002019-04-19T17:00:20.447-07:00Hi Jude! I'm finally getting around to readin...Hi Jude! I'm finally getting around to reading this and I LOVED all your paintings. I'm a big fan of color and you do that very well. I can see where putting varnish on them would make them "pop" more because they are so very colorful. As you know my husband and I will be coming to Vancouver Island in July. Will there be another show during that time? I would love to see your work in person. Meanwhile, enjoy spring and the best of luck on your coming show! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-81734355463642587152019-04-18T23:06:03.415-07:002019-04-18T23:06:03.415-07:00Thanks Natalie! Yes, that colourful leaf really ca...Thanks Natalie! Yes, that colourful leaf really caught my eye. I love the springtime.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-34069189593921924582019-04-18T22:55:03.170-07:002019-04-18T22:55:03.170-07:00I meant to say high efficiency, not efficacy. When...I meant to say high efficiency, not efficacy. When I was growing up, we used our towels once and then tossed them in the laundry basket. It was the sixties and consumerism was seen as the good life.Dr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-88247480445424293002019-04-18T12:02:50.528-07:002019-04-18T12:02:50.528-07:00I had no idea that some people only wear a set of ...I had no idea that some people only wear a set of clothes once and then throw them in the wash. What a waste. But then again, people are very wasteful.Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-58695387541337623132019-04-18T11:54:00.852-07:002019-04-18T11:54:00.852-07:00Hi Jude - The colours in your photo of the fallen ...Hi Jude - The colours in your photo of the fallen leaf alone are inspiring. I can see how nature is calling you to paint. Spring is beautiful, isn't it? I was counting the number of wild flowers and birds that I could identify in my neighbourhood. I'll visit the EcoChallenge and your Art web site next. Have a wonderful weekend and Spring Showcase!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-50809225023441633302019-04-18T11:52:22.680-07:002019-04-18T11:52:22.680-07:00Liesbet, that is a good point. I find that when I ...Liesbet, that is a good point. I find that when I am really into writing, I am less inspired to spend time painting, and when I’m painting, I tend to not be writing much. Right now my novel is in the forefront of my mind and I am devoting my spare moments to it. <br /><br />I agree with you about home appliances. We only run our dishwasher when it is full, and the same with our washer and dryer. Most items of clothing can be worn more than once (except I draw the line at socks and underpants), which cuts down on washing — which saves both electricity and time. We have high efficacy machines with good energy star ratings. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-65539715177347938822019-04-17T20:16:06.538-07:002019-04-17T20:16:06.538-07:00Yes, you are a busy bee, Jude. But, spring is brin...Yes, you are a busy bee, Jude. But, spring is bringing inspiration, which is a good thing. And, you’ve made good progress with your book as well, so your paintings will follow. I’m also happy to see that you have added the EcoChallenge to your efforts of taking action! I’m trying to think about two things we do this month at our house sit... only use the car once a week (or ten days) to run errands and go shopping. And, only starting the dishwasher (twice a week) and the washing machine (once a week) when they’re full. :-) Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-68858126535669985032019-04-17T18:49:11.359-07:002019-04-17T18:49:11.359-07:00Anabel, you are right. I am finding hard to protec...Anabel, you are right. I am finding hard to protect time for my painting and writing. As I wrote a couple of months ago in a post, I have a problem with overcommitment. By the way, did you notice my square photo above? I was thinking of you when I took it.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-17568343417346116482019-04-17T12:49:43.658-07:002019-04-17T12:49:43.658-07:00It’s good to have a full life, but maybe not quite...It’s good to have a full life, but maybe not quite so full that it edges out your favourite activity! I hope you manage to find some space for your painting.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-24428034289884730222019-04-17T10:41:41.153-07:002019-04-17T10:41:41.153-07:00Donna, I’m thrilled that you are going to come to ...Donna, I’m thrilled that you are going to come to the Spring Showcase. I will send you an invitation to the opening reception on Friday night.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-74272635988397155362019-04-17T07:33:21.950-07:002019-04-17T07:33:21.950-07:00Hi, Jude - Isn't the Island wonderful?! There ...Hi, Jude - Isn't the Island wonderful?! There are always so many interesting things going on - we are very spoiled for choice! I look forward to seeing you at the Art Show! See you soon!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.com