tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post7155279006653118168..comments2023-10-05T10:01:15.076-07:00Comments on Cassandra Barney: Things to SayCassandra Barneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04370332342629656730noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post-38799560774326007042011-06-09T20:43:10.812-07:002011-06-09T20:43:10.812-07:00I appreciated your answer at the lecture, but than...I appreciated your answer at the lecture, but thank you for elaborating even more. I've been doing some serious study on the topic of 'being present' lately and hope to share it soon, its pretty cool. More to come. Thank you.Samsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346996566856370693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post-90837046785152203352011-05-28T03:51:14.012-07:002011-05-28T03:51:14.012-07:00I think one of the best things for children/teens,...I think one of the best things for children/teens, is having an environment where they can be creative and express themselves, without the fear of whether they are 'good enough' or not. There is so much positive that can be achieved from fostering this even in the smallest of ways. <br /><br />I've tried to set up 'art things' before and it rarely works (they are all so diverse in their likes and dislikes..) yet if I'm at home, creating, often I am joined by them one by one (some for longer than others) and we all end up working, talking or sitting in comfortable silence, busying ourselves with our own projects. I think it's fantastic that your Dad never pushed his 'art' thing, and yet it became woven into who you are.. almost by osmosis. xWoodwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745548699627130997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post-67682900286786153892011-05-27T11:49:02.666-07:002011-05-27T11:49:02.666-07:00I like the new look on the blog.
I LOVED your pre...I like the new look on the blog.<br /><br />I LOVED your presentation. I didn't know you were married to an artist. I am going to have to go and look him up. I am assuming that was your husband: the man with the handmade jeans??<br /><br />I was sad I didn't get to introduce myself, but my family had all wandered off and I felt guilty for not spending time with them on a Monday night. I guess they all love making art more than hearing about it. But me, I was loving every minute of the presentation and that Q+A.<br /><br />I indulged my last few minutes looking at your work on display. Your painting with the three girls was an emotional experience for me. It brought tears to my eyes. Really. Not sure what emotion the tears were from but I think they were based in complete awe and humility. Such a beautiful piece of work. Every flower. Even the on at the top that is yellow but almost looked like it could turn into one of the small hummingbirds at the bottom. It took my breathe away. I hope to get to one of your shows sometime, but I may have to take a tranquilizer beforehand if they all make me that emotional.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971378715777007757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post-34662060797118459012011-05-27T10:50:53.078-07:002011-05-27T10:50:53.078-07:00I love everything you said, I wish i could have be...I love everything you said, I wish i could have been there to hear it all!! Oh how I hope to raise my family artistically! What wonderful lessons we each learn from the process of creation. thanks for setting the example :)Claire Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154175553027146465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post-53803112528402797242011-05-27T09:55:48.411-07:002011-05-27T09:55:48.411-07:00I've been blog lurking for a while... but this...I've been blog lurking for a while... but this is an important topic for me. Its something that I am striving to do with my kids. I don't have any pithy words to add, but I do admire your example.lieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497043720940670407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507056793970889693.post-43269744903780400592011-05-27T08:39:48.237-07:002011-05-27T08:39:48.237-07:00I sent Utah friends and family to the lecture and ...I sent Utah friends and family to the lecture and received glowing reports. Yep, I'm jealous. I think it's funny that everyone says (w/o consulting each other) that they want to be your neighbor. I suppose that's just a reflection of you sharing your creativity with everyone around you. <br /><br />I'm going to add those 2 quotes to my keeper file, and remind myself that my kids need more play. <br /><br />I think what you're saying about work and play is really summed up by the "be where your feet are" sentiment. Always being present in the moment sounds easy, but it is rather difficult. It takes focus. I do know that like Anna Quindlen wrote, I need to focus more on the Being, and less on the Getting It Done.AngryBakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353130759155569342noreply@blogger.com