tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post8116665931911751410..comments2024-03-08T12:58:33.757+00:00Comments on Neesie Natters: Silks and seeds... PPFNeesiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-23467195902530362982016-04-19T08:31:50.439+01:002016-04-19T08:31:50.439+01:00I've actually found a few up in the attic Wren...I've actually found a few up in the attic Wren, although they are a few different ones. I didn't even realise they were there until my daughter went rooting for something on her last weekend stay. <br />Not quite parrots visiting at the moment, it's way too cold for them at the moment, but we are seeing lots of different birds and the numbers keep going up and up!<br />I need to win the lottery to keep feeding them... their food bill is going up and up! Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-81485335515952193282016-04-19T08:28:30.456+01:002016-04-19T08:28:30.456+01:00My goodness Jenn, I'll have to have a lie-down...My goodness Jenn, I'll have to have a lie-down and a cuppa now after reading all about your DIY projects. It sounds like your painting on a huge canvas.... the house!!!<br />It'll look fabulous and will be a perfect spring lift... you might even think you've moved house. <br />Thanks for stopping to nip in here and if you could just put a dab of paint over on the wall whilst you're here I'd appreciate it!<br />Have fun (it sounds like you are even though it's hard work) and Muffy sends you lots of encouraging gruffs!<br />Hugs back to you and your Mum Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-74118732869875205882016-04-19T08:22:33.837+01:002016-04-19T08:22:33.837+01:00I just wish I could share the original paintings b...I just wish I could share the original paintings because their colours really do pop. I think that's why I loved painting with them so much.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-49966913914549031642016-04-19T08:21:12.938+01:002016-04-19T08:21:12.938+01:00Thanks Maarit, the colours aren't the same her...Thanks Maarit, the colours aren't the same here on this old photograph, but silk paints certainly pop with vibrancy. <br />Happy Tuesday to you... (sorry for delay)Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-5514035442997383012016-04-19T08:18:30.400+01:002016-04-19T08:18:30.400+01:00Thank you Clare, it's always good to hear posi...Thank you Clare, it's always good to hear positive reinforcement.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-65149401555327923452016-04-19T08:17:28.930+01:002016-04-19T08:17:28.930+01:00It's scary how fast the decades disappear Rita...It's scary how fast the decades disappear Rita, we just need to cram more in the make sure we maximize the time.<br />Hopefully spring is with you and Karma is enjoying sitting in the sun!Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-70784541249451318052016-04-18T12:29:49.128+01:002016-04-18T12:29:49.128+01:00Oh thanks Linda, I'm glad you like them. I'...Oh thanks Linda, I'm glad you like them. I've often thought about revisiting but just haven't got my act together (yet).<br />It's quite a technique and I might have to reorder equipment. <br />Not making excuses because at some stage I'm sure I'll have another dabble. The silk scarves were very popular.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-31177439386849146262016-04-18T03:03:51.006+01:002016-04-18T03:03:51.006+01:00WOW! I love the crispness of your color palette. ...WOW! I love the crispness of your color palette. Blessings, my friend!Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489680399355337720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-9792574263581550582016-04-18T00:05:22.170+01:002016-04-18T00:05:22.170+01:00WOW! I never knew you did silk painting....beautif...WOW! I never knew you did silk painting....beautiful work, Neesie! I can't pick a favourite. They are all so lovely in their own right. I'm with Jennifer, your photos are probably better in a box unless the albums are acid-free...a lot aren't. I've had photos ruined over time because of photo albums. <br /><br />Enjoy your garden! :)<br /><br />Well, gardening among nature's creativity is close enough. It does wonders for the soul too. Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-30574084141273903422016-04-17T11:22:10.115+01:002016-04-17T11:22:10.115+01:00Beautiful works!!! Colors are so bright...looks li...Beautiful works!!! Colors are so bright...looks like photos - so different from normal painting on papaer/canvas.<br />Have a good week ahead!BLOGitsehttp://www.blogitse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-78599305032857713122016-04-17T07:37:06.273+01:002016-04-17T07:37:06.273+01:00They are all beautiful and look great framed! Happ...They are all beautiful and look great framed! Happy PPF!Abigail Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137955357361563966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-91929633109261490322016-04-17T01:26:35.232+01:002016-04-17T01:26:35.232+01:00Well now I am in a state of shock - I thought 1995...Well now I am in a state of shock - I thought 1995 was yesterday!<br />Congratulations on gorgeous art work Denise. Such beautiful colors.<br />Sandy xxSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376271281160099224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-56838428495650638022016-04-16T23:58:14.408+01:002016-04-16T23:58:14.408+01:00Silk paints are vibrant and exciting to use Susu. ...Silk paints are vibrant and exciting to use Susu. After writing this post I'm beginning to think that I should start painting with again.<br />Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-47840006794401574262016-04-16T23:54:45.148+01:002016-04-16T23:54:45.148+01:00Thanks Christine, silk painting is a little like b...Thanks Christine, silk painting is a little like batik art. A solution of gutta (a resist) is applied to restict the paints from spreading and mixing when applied to the silk. Anywhere that isn't restricted will spread and flow mixing beautiful colours (if you're lucky).<br />It has to be fixed by steam or another substance to enable it to be rinsed to take any excess paint away ie if it was a silk scarf it needs to be fixed otherwise it wouldn't be able to wash or would leave paint on the skin. Not the best look. <br />It's fun to do.Neesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629847485174945501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-83973252075064370632016-04-16T15:31:04.800+01:002016-04-16T15:31:04.800+01:00OOhhh these are absolutely amazing! I can imagine ...OOhhh these are absolutely amazing! I can imagine the vibrant colors. It is a wonderful theme too.DVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-46428959454770292262016-04-16T13:51:02.807+01:002016-04-16T13:51:02.807+01:00I love your froggy piece, he looks so sure of hims...I love your froggy piece, he looks so sure of himself, a cocky cute chap!kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048803234989814145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-11950241846958176962016-04-16T09:43:59.321+01:002016-04-16T09:43:59.321+01:00Lovely silkpaintings. My favourites are the one to...Lovely silkpaintings. My favourites are the one to the right and the frog. He´s so cute!Catharina Engberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954431421201427239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-84076353145357195702016-04-16T03:28:13.681+01:002016-04-16T03:28:13.681+01:00Beautiful silk paintings. I am glad you put the ph...Beautiful silk paintings. I am glad you put the photo out for us to see them Do you still have those paintings? I have never done silk paintings though I love to paint on fabrics.Indirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938040151576044105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-12168348783071341742016-04-16T01:31:59.020+01:002016-04-16T01:31:59.020+01:00Those are beautiful pieces. I can imagine how beau...Those are beautiful pieces. I can imagine how beautiful those colors actually were- because they are still gorgeous in the old photo colors now. Have a wonderful weekend. :) ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-45073969109818010032016-04-15T23:42:32.325+01:002016-04-15T23:42:32.325+01:00Stunning paintings Neesie. How you did them with a...Stunning paintings Neesie. How you did them with a three year old is a miracle...lol Love how vibrant they are. If you even need to brighten an old photo try pixlr express... it's so good for that! Thanks for sharing...what a delight to see these old pieces of your art..So talented!!<br /><br />Hugs Giggles Giggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-74235796828578001492016-04-15T23:32:49.668+01:002016-04-15T23:32:49.668+01:00possibly safer in a box actually, depending on the...possibly safer in a box actually, depending on the type of album if its one that has adhesive to hold the photos in place, it can damage the photos after time has past<br /><br />very nice paintings! love the style :DJennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-16164894566305606322016-04-15T23:02:37.286+01:002016-04-15T23:02:37.286+01:00Gorgeous Neesie, do you still have the paintings, ...Gorgeous Neesie, do you still have the paintings, they would be so cheery? I love the frog, it all looks so exotic, of a life far away...Mind you knowing you and the way you feed & attract birds of the world, you probably have parrots swinging from your bird feeders in Scotland?!<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-36851824713493440372016-04-15T22:34:27.847+01:002016-04-15T22:34:27.847+01:00now see you had to go and ask what I'm up to.....now see you had to go and ask what I'm up to... LOL. For the first time in about 10-15 years mom and I are DIYing our house! Haven't done this in so long it feels weird. We bought spray paint, all the lamps are now silver, new black barrel shades, new HUGE clock, (30"diameter). All picture frames have been painted either silver or distressed white, all my new art is in them, it looks like a produce store here! hehehe. We still have to paint the canvasses. Mom is going to do a 30"x40" for above the fireplace and I'm doing a dyptic (two) for over the couch, 24x30". Still have to re-cover the coffee table that's actually a bench, make a long 30" tray for said coffee table. Have to paint the kitchen table and chairs, buy new bedding and spray paint all my frames in my bedroom and make new art for in them too. Oh and we reframed a watercolor done by the brother of John Lithgo (the comedian/actor). Whew, I'm tired! (and covered in paint, hehehe). <br />LOVE your silk art, it must be weird to move mediums, that's what I'll be doing in the coming months, the two for above the sofa will be acrylics. There'll be a little learning before tackling them! Hugs to you and Muffy!Jennifer McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684514236592711220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-30095527777169607772016-04-15T19:36:22.751+01:002016-04-15T19:36:22.751+01:00I love the brilliance of the colors in those silk ...I love the brilliance of the colors in those silk paintings, Neesie. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254134409987044782.post-29285805291723686232016-04-15T19:19:07.545+01:002016-04-15T19:19:07.545+01:00Fabulous silk paintings with great vibrant colours...Fabulous silk paintings with great vibrant colours. Happy Friday!<br /><br />Love and hugs<br />MaaritMaarit at Violets Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343390147829429839noreply@blogger.com