tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post157956823236914922..comments2023-10-20T06:14:52.781-04:00Comments on L.W.ROTH, ARTIST: The BTW Method of PaintingLinda Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-77386775358765744142013-05-31T16:45:22.970-04:002013-05-31T16:45:22.970-04:00I find it interesting that casually observing one&...I find it interesting that casually observing one's work in progress really does beat sitting back and staring at it intensely during painting sessions. With your mind on something else, your eye seems to see flaws or accomplishments better than when dwelling on the matter. I know BTW sounds flippant, but the casual approach is revealing.<br /><br />Sorry about the rains and your roses. I bought roses too last weekend, but for they will be in pots on the deck over the summer and planted in the garden next Fall. Its the only flower I have found that loves sun and yet has a more elegant personality than geraniums for those pots strategically placed. Hibiscus just couldnt take the heat. --But given all the rain, aphids are going to be a problem--and perhaps black spot? Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-9329811929627599732013-05-31T16:36:18.983-04:002013-05-31T16:36:18.983-04:00Thanks Rita. Again, have fun with your grandchildr...Thanks Rita. Again, have fun with your grandchildren. Painting can wait. They can't.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-81543775083283357112013-05-30T22:39:09.846-04:002013-05-30T22:39:09.846-04:00Love your BTW way of working - and I think Father ...Love your BTW way of working - and I think Father Guido Sarducci would approve! And your new path through the woods looks very inviting - I am sure walking in that pristine woodland will provide much inspiration! I finally planted my three new roses bushes and the high winds promptly blew off most of the leaves! I will tenderly try to nurse them back to health - sigh.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-8131855300869630602013-05-30T16:56:06.098-04:002013-05-30T16:56:06.098-04:00Your art is very strong...I adore the time and the...Your art is very strong...I adore the time and the Linda- thoughts when your painting grows...It is a ritual that accompanies your beautiful artworks, blogging together.<br />Ciao,Rita.Rita Vasellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647144861301178572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-63999447336420669422013-05-30T12:10:03.013-04:002013-05-30T12:10:03.013-04:00You are much more dedicated than I am dear Roger. ...You are much more dedicated than I am dear Roger. While I know I'm an artist, I am actually a dabbler. I'm not willing to spend all my time in the studio. I like variety. I like balance. I am curious about a lot of things. It was a good thing, I designed for a living. --Speaking of making money, did you take a look at the pages I've added? In a small way, I think I'm moving towards marketing. Ellis is still hung up with building projects and I might have to let him go as my agent? I have an Etsy Store, but I forgot what I named it--plus I got the impression that they charge for displaying works? Meanwhile, I keep painting daily as I have always done--and more often--as soon as I'm satisfied with our outdoor living spaces. There are so few months of nice weather, I don't want to miss a minute. The heat feels good.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-28077911624885279122013-05-30T11:59:05.365-04:002013-05-30T11:59:05.365-04:00It is funny how when you are not concentrating on ...It is funny how when you are not concentrating on a piece of work--when you're just going about household business--the troublesome areas are easier to spot than when you're sitting and staring and wondering what's wrong with this? I was actually in the studio for about an hour before I threw the painting down on the floor, sprayed it with water and went into it intuitively. It was hard on my back, but being able to walk around the composition with a bird's eye view is very helpful. <br /><br />I couldn't believe how great a job my guys did to that deer path after I just asked them to toss aside all the dead wood that had fallen from the trees over winter to block me from getting out to those daffs. It's like a whole new world out there that I wouldn't mind exploring if I wasn't such a coward about what's that plant and what's that plant and what's that moving under the brush out there? I do think I need a book. <br /><br />I'm going to start something new today--or go into some of the multiplying unfinished pieces lining the walls. The sun is out, but the temp is in the nineties, so who wants to paint outside in that. This season has been whacky. Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-5052957394052972552013-05-30T11:12:22.972-04:002013-05-30T11:12:22.972-04:00I have said it before, painting or not, you keep y...I have said it before, painting or not, you keep yourself busy. I have vacation coming up soon, and there will be painting, but there will be time for other things too. Painting should be fun, so I think we both paint when we feel like it and not because we should. ;) Well, almost all the time. Roger Åkessonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198884418075720705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153983949078742556.post-59871496211419811412013-05-30T10:53:01.375-04:002013-05-30T10:53:01.375-04:00What a glorious place you have on your doorstep......What a glorious place you have on your doorstep...reminds me where my Grandma used to live, and she didn't have any neighbours....complaining or otherwise. I have always wanted that situation for myself. Happy BTW painting!SharonWrightArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510138090568900945noreply@blogger.com