And now for something completely different! :D The drawings for my next post are pretty detailed and taking me a while to complete (a guaranteed giggle-filled post!) so I thought I’d use the opportunity to share some of my other artwork so you can see Super Earthling is not just a …
My creative style is quirky, eccentric and off the wall, whether writing or creating art. I enjoy working with a variety of art media from Sharpie pens to acrylic paints, to watercolors, to pen and ink, to pencil, to collage, to digital, and so on. The only thing I don’t use is oil paint, because I just don’t have the patience for it. Depending on my mood, I might create a work in the style of realism, cubist, abstract expressionist, and most everything in between.
When I’m creating abstract expressionist art I think of my creative process as the deliberate spilling of whatever’s been clogging up my brain of late. A cleansing brain spill, if you will.
Today I’m sharing several of my recent writing-related brain spills with you. These are greatly reduced in size.
I enjoy creating these when I’m between blog posts, manuscripts, when I’m plagued with a bit of writer’s block, etc. I just put pen/pencil/marker/brush to canvas or paper and let my thoughts and emotions flow. Since I don’t need to concern myself with being precise and accurate (as when I’m creating a realism painting), creating abstract art helps to free up my mind and allow my creativity and imagination to surge. Each time I complete a piece, I’m relaxed, full of new ideas and eager to get back to writing.
(Note: each of the images below has been digitally enhanced to varying degrees, meaning that after scanning or photographing my original art, I made changes or corrections to the original piece using Corel Paint Shop Pro. Changes include: altering brightness, contrast and sharpness; color correction; altering with the use of swirling; adding drawn lines; correcting blurred areas from scan; fixing assorted mistakes, etc.)
Enjoy!
(Of course, if you’re not a fan of abstract expressionism, then you probably won’t enjoy--but perhaps you’ll still have fun looking at the art, scratching your head and wondering “WTF?” LOL)
--Super Earthling…roger wilco, over and out
If my Brain Spills brought a smile to your day (or maybe a confused bit of head scratching) please share and help spread the word to everyone on the planet about Super Earthling. Thanks!
Ack! So. Many. Curved. Lines. Very cool. I like Writer's Block...Week Three and Oops...Purple Prose the most.
ReplyDeleteI like to "draw" (I put draw in quotes because really I have no talent at it whatsoever, but I like to pretend I do) but I usually end up with triangles, squares and snails. I love symmetry and geometric shapes when I doodle! You should see my notebooks from college and meetings when I was working. "Yes, Sir, I'm taking notes about the upcoming testing procedures. It's all right here next to this complicated triangle stack!"
Thank you, Heather! :) I think the wonderful think about art is that no talent is necessary. For me, creating art is relaxing, joyful, and therapeutic, whether it's something serious and realistic or just sketchy doodling. It's all good because it makes us feel good inside while we create.
DeleteI have tons of geometric doodles too! I love making those. I find it interesting that the art we create is so closely tied to our moods and emotions.
Three weeks ago a client that I was ghost writing for tried to underpay me. We then had an online battle. I refunded him and he had to revoke the rights to my story but he refused. After this incident I could not write it upset me so much and no stories would come out. Till Sunday. Saturday night I dreamed a really good story and I am busy writing it now. Your "Fascinating Dream becomes book plot" made me think of this.
ReplyDeleteOh, Vivian, that sounds just awful! I also worked as a ghostwriter for decades, mostly for political and corporate concerns. I had a few unhappy incidents as well. I can certainly understand why it would make you too upset to write.
DeleteBut the good news, Vivian, is that every crisis we come through makes us a better writer (or artist or creative person) because it adds to our life experience, which can be expressed in future works.
Several of my books started with a dream and went on to become reader favorites. I wish you great happiness as you write your story, and much success with the finished product! :D
This is really amazing artwork! I enjoyed each one- you have talent.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Shelly! I'm glad you enjoyed this. :)
DeleteI like the idea of spilling your brain onto a canvas. I think I need the release... you may have inspired something... Keep up the good work. Love Elle xo
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think it's very freeing, Elle. When something is troubling me, or when I don't feel well (I have an autoimmune condition that causes pain and systemic inflammation) I just grab the nearest art supplies and let my emotions spill out. It never fails to improve my mood and even make me feel better physically!
DeleteI'd love to see your brain spills! :D
these are gorgeous ! love the last one a lot.
ReplyDeletewhen i have blocks, i make jewellery :)
Thanks very much, Jaya! I love to hear what others do for relaxation or when they encounter a block, etc. I can imagine all the fine detail of creating jewelry would be very therapeutic indeed! Plus you end up with something beautiful to wear (or give away or sell).
DeleteHave you posted any of your jewelry on your blog or elsewhere online? I'd love to see it! :)
WOW, absolutely amazing!!!! I have the perfect place to hang your "new book contract celebration" in my crayola crayon box of a house. The colors of your artwork match my house perfectly!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I love the sound of your decor. It sounds like such a happy house! So many people are afraid of using color in their homes and that's a shame. Beige on cream on off-white doesn't inspire or motivate very much. Surrounding yourself with color can totally change the way you feel.
DeleteI'd love to see you post some pictures of your decorating! :D
To me, it looked like Dr. Seuss went on an acid trip. Your imagination certainly is more skillful than mine when I'm in the middle of a writer's block!
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Oh Barb, you and my husband must be cut from the same cloth! LOL He said exactly the same thing to me. I never used to show my work to anyone because it's so...weird,,,but as I've gotten older I've learned to celebrate and enjoy who I am and what I create--no matter how strange. :)
DeleteAnd I seriously doubt my imagination during writer's block is more skillful than yours, my friend. You're so very talented and your wonderful artwork always makes me smile! :D
You don't think that 'consummation' one was a little ...smutty? I was shocked to see something like that here...
ReplyDeleteI kid, I kid. This is surreal. I like it.
I know, Brandon, I hesitated to post something so shockingly graphic and sexual. Sincere apologies for traumatizing you first thing in the morning. LOL
DeleteI'm glad you liked it. I love doing surreal art--my imagination really soars then. :D
Love them! Especially the New Book Contract Celebration!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, that one is a happy one. No matter how many years I've been writing, or how many books I've had published, I never cease to be totally thrilled and excited at the prospect of a shiny new book contract! I'm pretty darn sure most writers feel the same way. :D
DeleteI love how clearly you can "see" what these are about. The bad review is particularly vivid!
ReplyDeleteAlso? Terrifying.
Now we just need an illustration for Writer's Block: Week 306. Oops... that's mine ;)
It's cool that you can see my mood as I created the various pieces, Amanda! :D I really tried to capture the feeling of each incident.
DeleteWriter's block can be tough when it lasts a long time but then you've been VERY busy with lots of other things, so I think you have a good excuse. :)
I like New Book Contract! I envy your ability to do this. I am sincerely wowed. I would actually buy these.
ReplyDeleteThat's very nice, Pish, thanks! New book contract was done in a very happy frame of mind. :)
DeleteI used to do gallery showings of my work, but got tired of it. Now it decorates my walls at home and it makes me happy to look at it. When I open my zazzle store I might include a few of my favorites on shirts or something--even if I'm the only one who purchases them--LOL.
Hi Earthling. That pony looks a bit scary, too many teeth. The others look like photos that you have messed about wit n Photoshop. Good though.
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid, Tony, it was tough getting one trick pony to cooperate when I was trying to count his teeth. LOL
DeleteAs for digital altering, yes, I explain that in the note above the images. :) Each piece is my original art created with the media stated, then scanned or (for larger pieces) photographed, then enhanced in Corel Paint Shop Pro before posting. I'm glad you like them! :D
Quirky's good. I love quirky.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna! I love quirky too. It makes me happy. :D
DeleteThoroughly loved this art! I am into expressionism and modern art more than most other forms. I love your character art, too. I especially love "Creative Process During Sleep" and "Writers Block,Week Three". Have a nice week! ~ Renae
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Renae! It seems I select the art I'm creating depending on my mood that particular day. Sometimes I love the exactness and detail of realisim and other times it makes me crazy. LOL I think my biggest problem is that I have too many interests art-wise and it's difficult to stick to one thing.
DeleteYour quirkyness is one of the things I love about your blog and drew me to it so don't ever change.
ReplyDeleteAnd your artwork is amazing!! :D
Oh that's really nice to hear, Meredith, thanks very much! I truly appreciate it--and I'm so glad you enjoy my work! :D
DeleteIn the Midst of a Manuscript Rewrite was definitely my favorite! You possess such talent; truly blessed!
ReplyDeleteWhat very kind praise--thank you so much, Elsie! I'm happy you enjoyed this. :D
DeleteI don't know how it's possible, but this is the first time I'm seeing your artwork like this. I love love love these!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that! I was hesitant about posting these because they're so different from my usual stuff, and I was worried about losing all my readers! :-o
DeleteThank you so much! :D
I'm so happy that you shared these with us as we anxiously await your next post that is taking you forever to draw! :) These are amazing. You are so talented. My favorite three are In Writing, You Must Kill Your Darlings, The Hero and Heroine Consummate Their Union, and The Necessary Evil of Self Editing. I wish I was more creative, but I think it makes me appreciate those with creative skills much more. Thanks again for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice, Kat--thank you very much! Yes, unfortunately my drawings take a long time to create, especially for detailed, involved posts like the next one (I think it's hilarious--at least I hope so!). If real life didn't intervene I could get my drawings finished a lot faster. LOL
DeleteAs for being more creative--we're all creative in different ways. And that includes you! Love your wonderful blog! :D
It amazes & delights me, I don't need to understand it to like it. "Uh' this from the gal who's favorite childhood toy was a kaliedascope (and is quite unsure how to spell that now). I'm your friend @grammakaye on twitter.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Kaye--I also really appreciate you tweeting about my post! :)
DeleteI loved playing with kaleidoscopes as a kid too (and, believe me, the only reason it's spelled correctly here is because of my spell check. LOL)
Nice Artwork.......
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Rob! :)
DeleteOK, I had to go back and look at those amazing pieces of art at least 3 times and I really cannot put a finger on which one I like best. They're all brilliant, like an assault on my senses. (in a good way)
ReplyDeleteHow very nice that is to hear, Lily--thank you! :D
DeleteI love it when I succeed in assaulting someone's senses, whether it's with my art or my writing! LOL
Those were amazing! You have such talent. You could put down your pen and sell some art! I have to go through it twice I enjoyed each one so much. Now I feel untalented.
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much, Chuck! I'm just delighted that you liked these.
DeleteAs for being untalented--whoa!--hold on just a minute there. Your Apocalypse Now blog is one of my favorites! You always manage to find something interesting and unusual to write about. :D
Want! Want all of them! You're mucho talented, and now I know why you're called Super Earthling! It's all making sense now! :) It's a good thing you're distracted by Pinterest--otherwise you might try taking over the world.
ReplyDeleteAw, Gracelyn, that's really so nice of you to say! Thanks for making my day.
DeletePinterest...I swear, I never, ever thought I'd get addicted. *sigh* Here I'm in need of extra time to get all my work done, and what do I do? Fiddle around for HOURS on Pinterest! Argh!
I loved soothing cup of cocoa and new contract ... even though I'm not a big abstract fan, I can appreciate the lines and colors.
ReplyDeleteThis proves, Bailey, that chocolate is always appealing, even in abstract form. LOL Thanks--glad you enjoyed these. :)
DeleteIs there no end to your talent? Both In Writing you must Kill your Darlings and the dreaded saggy middle were very, very scary pieces.
ReplyDeleteI love your brain spills and have to confess that mine would look like the unpleasant something that all of us have brought into the house on the bottom of our shoes.
Super Earthling indeed. Or perhaps Talented alien Chameleon?
Hey, how did you find out about my alien chameleon identity? ;-)
DeleteI don't believe yours would be unpleasant at all. Pouring out emotion on paper/canvas/etc., is a great way to relax and relieve stress--it doesn't have to look like da Vinci. LOL Because we're all different, they're all bound to look different. That marvelous difference each of us brings is one of the things I enjoy most about art!
Thank you very much for your very kind words.
WOW! Those look awesome.
ReplyDeleteI often draw things that look exactly like your shapes above! Especially the first one. During meetings or just when I'm bored, I'll grab a pen/pencil/whatever-I've-got and draw shapes much like the above and shade them in either different colours/textures/gradients.
I just thought I was a silly random person, but now I know it's just my brain spills! (although not nearly as pretty or complex as yours!)
Your blog has brought endless enlightenment to my world.
Thank you so much, Cat, for the wonderful compliment! I truly appreciate it. :D
DeleteI've done several other drawings that are similar to the first one. I like just letting the pencil (or marker, or whatever I'm using) flow and let it create something that I later "flesh out" with more detail. I try not to censor myself and just let myself relax.
No, you're not silly or random, you're a creative soul! I'd love to see your brain spills--I'll bet your creations are fabulous! :)
These are fantastic. I had to stop for a while on each one because i'd catch something with my brain and it would take a bit for my eyes to see what my brain was looking at. That probably doesn't make any sense, sorry.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to do something like that before but i have trouble letting go and not letting things just happen. I realize that you need to have things flow in a certain direction so your eyes never stop moving but i always seem to end up with a wavey drawing of an actual object.
You are quite the talented artist. :)
Actually, Ken,it makes perfect sense. Thank you very much! :D
DeleteI think each time we set out to create something artistic, the finished products depends greatly upon what's been happening in our lives. If we've been stressed, it will show in the artwork. If we're exuberantly happy, that will show. If we're feeling conflicted, then the results will show that too.
So there isn't really any one way or right way to create. Whatever you create becomes is a little slice of life that you've captured and, most likely, years later you'll remember what was happening in your life at the time you created it. :)
In the Midst of a Manuscript Rewrite
ReplyDeleteI would hang that one in my home. I love most of these. I like the bright colors.
Wow, Thank you, Brett! :D
DeleteI love that one too because I feel I really captured the flood of thoughts, the confusion and disarray going on inside my head, as well as the need to hurry to meet my publisher's deadline. :)
I love your use of color, but my fav...Writer's Block Week 3! Stared at that one for a while! You made me miss living in NYC and being close to the MOMA. :-(
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Mike! :) For me, one of the must enjoyable things about art is hearing the varied reactions of the viewer. We each see and feel something entirely different when looking at the same piece. Such fun!
DeleteI'm originally from Chicago and greatly miss the blissful mornings I'd spend at the Art Institute there. The place (like MOMA) was absolutely huge and it was impossible to take it all in in just a day--or even several days. We have a lovely art museum here in Portland, and I love going there, but it's relatively tiny.
Maybe you can get down to San Francisco and go to the MOMA there. I lived in the Bay for sixteen years and loved the SFMOMA. I've never been to Chicago (outside of the Grey House Station) I would love to check out the art museum and the blues clubs!
Deleteha ha, I said grey house station...WTF?
DeleteI meant Grey Hound Station!
Oh yes, I'd like to get to San Francisco (haven't been there yet) and spend lots of time at their art museum!
DeleteLOL--no problem about the station, Mike. I knew what you meant. ;-) Chicago has great blues and sensational food. The only thing I don't miss about it is the weather--bone-chilling cold in winter with tons of ice and snow, and humid all summer. So if you travel there, I'd suggest autumn. :)
"In Writing You Must Kill Your Darlings." That was so beautiful, tragic, and true.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Nellie! :)
DeleteThat piece has special meaning to me because I tend to be a wordy writer who has trained myself to edit the hell out of my "golden words" no matter how difficult that may be. For each book I write, I have dozens of pages of material I've cut out. I keep it all filed away on my computer in case I want to use some of it in a future writing project.
They're beautiful. I love this exercise, fantastic! Freedom! A wonderful laxative for the constipated right brain! Thanks Susan.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Julie! :) Yes, that's just how I feel when I create these--a fabulous sense of freedom. Love the "laxative for the constipated right brain" analogy! :D
DeleteWow Your really a very talented Super Earthling! Would be hard to pick a favorite out of these their all just so good.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine having a brain spill like you do. It would amaze me if I could complete one such as these but look at all you have created.
Love love my visits to your site. You must be a Blogazine Guest sometime on my site so all my friends
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Many thanks for your kind words, Maggie! :D I'm so very happy you enjoy your visits here. Thanks for letting me know because it really makes my day to hear that. :)
DeleteYou are soooo DANG talented! Wishing I could perch (Well, I am a bird) inside your brain and see how it thinks. Also, I could learn to be an artist. I draw, don't get me wrong. But they are lopsided stick figures. No matter. People get a laugh or two from looking at my darlings. *wink*
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Susan. You are supercalafragalistically gifted. *waving*
Oh, Robyn, if you were to perch inside my brain I'm afraid you'd be seriously traumatized, would probably lose your way through the jumbled maze, and be trapped there forever! LOL
DeleteThere's not a single thing wrong with stick figures. I love to draw them too. Whatever brings you joy when you create is beautiful art because it comes from the heart! The fact that they can make people laugh is all the better!
Thank you so very much for your lovely praise, Robyn! :D
Seriously, you are not a one trick pony- no way, no how! Where do you find the time to write and create so much intricate art? All I seem to be able to do are write mundane posts and lift images of lemons off the net....sigh ;-)
ReplyDeleteHow very nice, Nina--thank you! :D As for where I find the time...I honestly don't know. It seems like just when I'm whining most about not having enough time to complete things, that's when I jump into something new. Freud would have a field day with my brain. LOL
DeleteStop! Nina, your posts are NOT mundane and I LOVE the lemon pictures you post! "May the 4th be with you" is amazing. I stared at that for a long while. LOL Please don't be so critical of yourself--you don't deserve it! :)
Wow. Just wow. And maybe a little awe.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Marianne! Much appreciated. :)
DeleteThese paintings DID bring a smile to my face and a chuckle or two. Your blog is fun and out of the box. Also, I'm a new follower because, let's be honest, who can resist a lifetime supply of cookies, chocolate and ice cream? When should I expect my first shipment? :D
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Catherine, I'm so very glad you enjoyed them. Thank you! :D
DeleteAs for the cookies, chocolate and ice cream, yes, they're all yours. Yay! And if you read my procrastination gene post you'll have an excellent idea of exactly when I'll be sending those to you! LOL
Wow, those are so neat! I can see how they inspire you. There's all sorts of great things happening in them.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that, Christine--thanks! :D Each time I look at them I seem to see something new. :)
DeleteReally enjoyed your artwork. Thanks for visiting Buttercup's. Hope you will stop by often.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Buttercup. It was my pleasure to visit your lovely blog and I will certainly do my best to become a regular visitor! :)
DeleteIt was your Pinterest Lemonfest post that drew me in. Lemons are my daughter's absolute favorite food and she eats them straight, just like you do! :-o
Love your blog. The thing I like about abstract art is the things I see that are there that aren't really there. Monsters and dancers, fires and clouds and what not. Wish I had your creativity so my brain spills would be as nice as these. Guess I have to be content with my extra scribblings. Really cool stuff! Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean, JL! That's one of the things I enjoy about abstract art too--it really stimulates my mind.
DeleteI'm delighted that you enjoyed these, and truly appreciative that you tweeted about my post--thanks! :)
Beautiful. Your talent never ceases to amaze. I LOVE the second one with the orange and blue (In Writing you must kill your darling? I think that's what it was called.) I would hang that one in my house.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Stephanie! That's high praise coming from someone who's so very talented. :) I like the 2nd one too. In real life it's actually more red than orange--I had blood in mind. :D
DeleteFantastic artwork! Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Nicole! :)
DeleteAmazing talent! And your humor never fails to make me smile :-)
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that, Teresa, thank you! I'm very happy that my work brings a smile to your day. :D
DeleteLoved the post and the drawings. I agree on the talent.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me very happy. Thank you so much, GG! :D
DeleteWOW! Those are gorgeous, but what really amazes me is how well you've captured various writing experiences with abstract pieces--seriously--so impressive!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you think so, Hart. I'm sure there are plenty of other writers who'd look at these and just say..."Huh?" LOL Thanks for your kind words. :)
DeleteI didn't think I liked abstract art very much until I saw these, to be honest. After reading the captions, it's like the paintings came a live and I think your expression is amazing! Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that--thank you very much! My husband isn't fond of abstract but he admits that he's starting not to dislike it quite so much. (Actually, he's probably just saying that to shut me up. LOL)
DeleteI'm not a big fan of certain types of art (like landscapes or seascapes) but every so often something I don't expect to like will "speak" to me and I realize that I might like the style better than I thought I did.
Great stuff! My favorite is the second one.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It's interesting for me to see which ones appeal to which people. :)
DeleteI'm in love with the abstract paintings. The one about killing your darlings really appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Dana! You're looking at a bloodbath of my unnecessary characters. :-o
DeleteI love 'the dreaded sagging middle' that would fit very well above my desk. Fab post and lovely to meet you
ReplyDeleteLaura x
Thanks, Laura! When I created that, and now when I look at it, I sort of think not only of a book's sagging middle...but my own too. :-o Very nice to meet you too! :D
Deletewow...I love the emotions of your paintings!!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Thanks so much for the lovely compliment, Annmarie!
DeleteActually, I'm already following you. :)
Loved the brain spill picture. If there was ever going to be a coffee mug picture, I think that would be it.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Love the idea, Rusty! Can you just imagine how appetizing that would be as people sip their coffee? And I'm just screwy enough to foist that on poor unsuspecting mug-shoppers too. LOL
Deletewelcome to tina´s picstory! very cool what´s going on here :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Tina--and welcome to Super Earthling! Glad to have you here. :)
DeleteThese are great! Do you have a series of Brain farts as well? I think they should be related. What a interesting way to get the creative writing juices flowing...makes sense! Nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Siv! I must tell you--your comment made me laugh. After assaulting my blog readers with my brain spills, I really don't think they could take a series of SE brain farts as well. I'm just not that sadistic. LOL Really nice to meet you too! :D
DeleteWow those are beautiful. My favs are the Manuscript Rewrite and the very first one. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you like them, Kathy! Nice to meet you too. :) I really enjoy your Imagine Today blog and just discovered your Foreign Food Fest. What a great find! Looks like I'm going to have to invest in more fat pants. LOL
DeleteI honestly thought I was following your blog, I must have had another brain fart! Oops! Thanks for the great comment. I love your pictures! Great colours, movement, texture, the works! 8,000 Words by Nightfall is my fav! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jeanne! I'm glad you enjoy my art. :)
DeleteIt's really hard sometimes to keep track of all the blogs we follow, especially when the Google friend connect thing glitches (happens to me often). In any case--I'm very happy to have you as a follower! :D
I love your interpretation of a mind explosion! hahah
ReplyDeletei love your pictures, they are quite beautiful!
It seems like my mind is forever exploding, Catherine! LOL Thanks very much. I'm really glad you enjoyed these! :D
DeleteI looove abstract art! You have an amazing talent! :)
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Thank you, Rachel.
DeleteI liked the Writer's Block one and the Complex Character traits. Pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy! Glad you enjoyed these. :)
DeleteI love abstract. I did hire someone to do an abstract stained glass window in my kitchen, though, and it is horrible so I am going to hire someone to do a more basic and traditional glass.
ReplyDeleteI do LOVE your artwork!
Thank you, Tracie! So glad you enjoyed this. :)
DeleteI say the heck with hiring someone else--you should design your own whimsical stained glass window. I'll bet it would be adorable! :D
Wow, I LOVE your stuff!!!! My fav is A Fascinating Dreams Becomes a Book Plot. I want it as my blog background. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining FFF!
What a wonderful compliment, Jenny--thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed my artwork so much.
DeleteI was my pleasure to follow you at FFF--and I just followed your other blog as well. :)
Wow - some cool art here! Thank you very much for visiting and joining my blog :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Eva
Many thanks for the kind words, Eva! I love the wonderful artwork on your blog. :)
DeleteI think those are pretty nice, tho I think writer's block for me would be more all grey, no variation... Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI like the bright redsy looking celebration best!
Cat
I completely understand what you mean, Cat. There are many times when I've been tempted just to paint a wide gray slash over black, depicting the lack of interesting ideas inside my head. But looking at it would probably depress me, so I don't follow through on the thought. LOL
DeleteThanks very much! :)
Susan, these are amazing! I loved each and every one. Every time I thought I'd found my favorite there was the next that blew me away. And those captions... Yes. Yes! YES! Wow! What a fun, fun post. Thank you for sharing your wild and wonderful "brain spills."
ReplyDeleteThat makes me so happy to hear--thank you so very much for your lovely comment, Jayne! :D
DeleteJust dropping by to wish you a great week-end and give you an award!
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Thank you very much, Siv! I truly appreciated it! :)
DeleteI have to give you another award, Super Earthling. You probably already received hundreds of these, but not from me...until now.
ReplyDeleteKreativ Blogger Award
Keep up the good work! Love your art.
I'm honored, Diane! Thank you so much for thinking of me! :D
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ReplyDeleteHa ha ha...two of us were thinking about you at the same time :)
ReplyDeleteWell, you know what they say about great minds... :D
DeleteQuite entertaining. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome, Sherri--glad you enjoyed it! :)
Deleteneeto torpedo. Where do you find the time? I kind of liked satisfying read. Everything else was to confusing for my poor little mind.
ReplyDelete"Neeto torpedo" --ooh, I like that and may have to steal it! LOL
DeleteI'm always short of time, so I have no idea how to answer that. :-o
Don't feel bad, it all confuses me too, and I'm the one who created it all. ;-)
Hmmm. I recognized the "truth" in several of these. Or to put it another way, I think I've been there. Loved the soothing cup of cocoa, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much! I like the cocoa one too. A nice, hot, steamy cup of rich, creamy cocoa makes everything better. :)
DeleteThere's just no doubt that you have the most creative blog on the block! Which is why , I nominated you for the Kreativ award!
ReplyDeleteJust stop by my blog and pick it up!
http://bettyalark.blogspot.com/2012/05/award.html
Thank you so much for your kind words and for honoring me, Betty! I really appreciate it. :D
DeleteWow, Susan! I think your work is incredible!
ReplyDeleteDo you sell your paintings?
http://bettyalark.blogspot.com/2012/05/award.html
How very nice--many thanks, Betty! :)
DeleteI used to show it in galleries, and I also did juried art fairs for years but grew tired of that. Now I just create for the sheer joy of it and hang the work on the walls of my home or give away as gifts. I might put some of my favorites on mugs or T-shirts someday. :)
Wow- I'd love to have one of your paintings!
DeleteI was serious when I said I'd like to have one of your paintings! Of course I would buy it from you!
DeleteEmail me!
I didn't scratch my head and think "WTF?" - does this mean I'm an artist? I would be so proud to be one! ;-) Your paintings are beautiful - I really love the colours!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad this didn't give you a "WTF?" moment! LOL I'm so happy you enjoyed it--thank you!
DeleteI really loved the wonderful photo of you and your mom on your blog. :)
I love all that art - nice work!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Trisha! I appreciate it. :)
DeleteA lot of those look like my kids' dinner plates after they've played with their food instead of eaten it.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, they are awesome. Nice work.
Rob, they also look like my dinner plates when I first bring the food to the table to serve it. LOL
DeleteThanks! Glad you enjoyed them. :)
You signed up as "follower" on my blog, so I came for a visit here. I mean, what kinds of creatures want to follow an old Bear's blog?
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! What interesting art! Kinda like the stuff I want to do, but have been too busy to put brush/marker/pen/pencil to paper/canvas. (There are time thieves taking hours out of my days and days out of my weeks — no wonder I can't get anything done!)
Your brainspill reminds me of a very open-minded man I met once. He was so open-minded that his brain fell out of his head.
Blessings and Bear hugs.
When I first spotted your blog's name "Chrome on the Range blog" I knew you were a guy with a great wit, Rob. :D You have a very interesting blog!
DeleteOh boy do I ever understand what you mean about those pesky time thieves! If you find a way to get rid of them, please let me know. Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! :)
What very cool art! I especially love the purple prose one. Very cool. Nice to visit your blog!! Have a great week. :)
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