Comments on: Jeri Greenberg – On Loving Still Life

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:56:59 +0000

In reply to Julie. Thank you so much Julie!! And I LOVE that you are digging through all the valuable and inspiring contributions - a treasure trove of generosity indeed!!

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:53:54 +0000

Insightful and inspiring!

I’m still very new to pastels [and art in general], and am loving reading through the archived articles. There is so much to learn, and yet one of the biggest things is the generosity of the contributors to the journal for their willingness to share their knowledge and vulnerabilities. Well done Jeri for sharing, and Gail you are awesome!

By: Jeri Greenberg

Jeri Greenberg — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:54:31 +0000

In reply to Wendy Peterson. Thank you! lovely comments make me happy. I still try my hand at trees and the big landscape then shake my head and say....why? Lol I’d love a hug in the future, I miss hugs! I miss real life classes. Right now come take an online class!

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:44:07 +0000

In reply to Pat.

This is wonderful to hear Pat!! It’s wonderful to be inspired to go places we haven’t been before in our art-making adventure!
Look forward to seeing you in the 31-in-31 Challenge 🙂

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:42:31 +0000

In reply to Maryeileen. Just asked to join and attempt 31 in 31. Loved Geri’s blog and art. So inspirational, moving into areas to draw I would not have thought of. Many thanks

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:05:51 +0000

In reply to Wendy Peterson. Love this warm response to Jeri's post Wendy. And how WONDERFUL for a blog post to be soooo transformative! And YES!! paint what YOU love!! (And I have to also say I was chuffed that you actually have notes from the HTP blog. Fabulous.)

By: Gail Sibley

Gail Sibley — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:01:30 +0000

In reply to Angie Michal. Sounds good! One day!! BTW Angie, Jeri offers online classes too. Just check her website.

By: Wendy Peterson

Wendy Peterson — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:14:39 +0000

You were MY unexpected surprise today. Two years ago I finally made the time to become the artist I knew I could become. Since then I have carved out time to paint and been a rabid student of art. I’ve attended classes, watched countless videos, devoured books and sketched and painted, A LOT. Mostly, it feels like a struggle with intermittent moments of glory (but I can’t stop!) Just now I was reviewing notes in hopes of finding that elusive “secret” and ran across notes taken from a past HowToPastel.com blog. A few clicks later and I’m reading your entry. Of all my paintings, my favorites are mostly vignettes that painted themselves (just having fun I say to myself), but I spend most of my time working REALLY hard to paint landscapes. Your work is stunning and I loved your story, but the last paragraph was a jaw dropping moment for me. This weekend I’m putting away all those landscapes-in-progress (for now…) and painting only what I love. I hope we meet some day so I can give you a big hug! ( – :

By: jeri

jeri — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:57:17 +0000

In reply to Peggy A OConnor. ohhhh, ice cream melting in the sun! you've given me a new idea!!!!

By: Elizabeth Spona

Elizabeth Spona — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:53:53 +0000

In reply to jeri greenberg. Well that's fun. A new dimension for your creativity.