tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post1970507638422135291..comments2024-03-27T12:49:22.128-07:00Comments on Beadlust: Bead Journal Project ~ May ~ Open the DoorRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06700778413231259614noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-48873940861301929442009-07-14T10:53:29.709-07:002009-07-14T10:53:29.709-07:00This is such a vibrant and powerful piece, Robin! ...This is such a vibrant and powerful piece, Robin! The heartfelt honestly that's so evident in all of your bead work is truly inspirational. Your bead work provides a fabulous frame for the tiger totem. My eye was immediately drawn to the top border and to that lovely line of blue beads that wraps around the red half circle and ends (or begins?) in a spiral. For some reason I find that little line of beads endlessly intriguing.pam ehlers stechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250704845112781815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-47416016371653752232009-07-07T21:07:00.325-07:002009-07-07T21:07:00.325-07:00I love the bright colors in this & the backgro...I love the bright colors in this & the background fabric is gorgeous! Wonderful poem also!robin michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512210501809058988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-34235721514862109522009-07-07T11:48:43.293-07:002009-07-07T11:48:43.293-07:00I love this piece and I love this poem.I love this piece and I love this poem.janelhttp://beebonnet.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-91911530108286524492009-07-07T11:00:29.738-07:002009-07-07T11:00:29.738-07:00To All ~ THANK YOU for your comments about my May ...To All ~ <b>THANK YOU</b> for your comments about my May Tiger/Open Door piece! I feel that some inner part of me has been witnessed and honored by your remarks! I am OK... The <i>old and rusty</i> is perhaps a metaphor for allowing myself to drift away from the <i>river</i> (source, soul, inner truth) for a while. I think recognizing the issue and moving toward the <i>river</i> again is the core of both this piece and the poem.<br /><br />To Helene ~ Extremely thought-provoking! I like the idea of it as a coat of arms! I'm giving some thought to sharing more about tiger and me in a later post.<br /><br />To Mary T. ~ Do you see a bird's nest??? OK, please tell...<br /><br />To Barbara ~ Welcome!!! You are already on your way... the box is open!<br /><br />To Susan ~ Oh dear, you make me blush! The border took three tries to get "right"... thanks so much for noticing!<br /><br />Love to all! Robin A.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700778413231259614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-34220740587125497242009-07-07T05:28:48.599-07:002009-07-07T05:28:48.599-07:00I forgot to say that I love the nice soft blues th...I forgot to say that I love the nice soft blues that you've chosen for June. Blue is my all time favourite colour. I'm also thinking of using it, but for my July piece.Anne Marie - Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-29097367854014715182009-07-07T05:23:33.696-07:002009-07-07T05:23:33.696-07:00Oh my! This is a very powerful image and one that...Oh my! This is a very powerful image and one that I'm quite entranced with. Did you know that I was born in the Chinese year of the tiger? I'm guessing that means it's one of my symbols. Great use of colours and I did enjoy the poem although it does make me wonder about what is going on in your life that prompted the thoughts. BTW, you could make this type of image with any old sewing machine that allows you to drop or cover the feed dogs. You would simply design the image and then stitch on a stabilizer. If you use a layer of netting, in between a water soluble stabilizer, you are able to get nice crisp edges. Of course you can't walk away from the machine (like the automatic machines), but that's what makes it so much fun.Anne Marie - Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841030304464450073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-43107162645807540182009-07-06T14:54:34.460-07:002009-07-06T14:54:34.460-07:00Someone once told me that we preach what we most n...Someone once told me that we preach what we most need to learn...and it seems true more often than not. This piece presents a powerful, strong image...almost as if you are poised to fight for your life though you may sometimes feel old and rusty... But isn't it interesting that it is BECAUSE we become old and rusty that we finally get to unlock so many mysteries of life. Very very powerful, this piece.<br /><br />Not to mention that the few triangle beads around the edge are perfectly placed and the checkered and circular bands of beads are a perfect complement to the tiger. It's an extremely harmonious piece...harmony, wisdom, and power...you...xoxo Susan<br /><br />P.S. I can't email right now so we'll just have to "chat" when I get home...Susan Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-43102751604633519512009-07-05T07:01:56.515-07:002009-07-05T07:01:56.515-07:00This is a wonderful piece of art and I love the vi...This is a wonderful piece of art and I love the vibrant colors !Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691477022812295587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-12831771306175407532009-07-04T17:56:39.155-07:002009-07-04T17:56:39.155-07:00I love the color of this. Yes, open the door and e...I love the color of this. Yes, open the door and embrace the tiger. I can feel the new brightness you will gain. Then on to blue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00971467142314900997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-47172587980438519582009-07-04T15:15:05.585-07:002009-07-04T15:15:05.585-07:00My eyes about popped when I saw this month's j...My eyes about popped when I saw this month's journal. There is definitely life in this old tiger yet. Looks like you are truly inspired again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-69890094251124359192009-07-04T13:59:35.582-07:002009-07-04T13:59:35.582-07:00I love it!
Marty S
Crackpot BeaderI love it!<br />Marty S<br />Crackpot BeaderMarty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219837551914349504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-89993306877475739912009-07-04T11:07:13.926-07:002009-07-04T11:07:13.926-07:00Wonderful.Wonderful.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831911392950703592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-22343133501552283992009-07-04T10:22:38.175-07:002009-07-04T10:22:38.175-07:00From a new beader and blog follower, I am in awe! ...From a new beader and blog follower, I am in awe! After being completely bowled over by a couple of your books, Robin, I am on a personal journey to become a free spirit in my artwork (that may have been bottled up by years of art classes and following quilt patterns). I want to create! Your improvisational approach excites me more than you can know. <br />Do you think a die-hard, follow the rules quilt-maker can morph into a free-spirit beading butterfly? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-79404114022669578142009-07-04T08:56:08.605-07:002009-07-04T08:56:08.605-07:00This is gorgeous Robin! I can really feel your tho...This is gorgeous Robin! I can really feel your thought process and creativity! Is there nothing you cannot do? Poetry too! Not that is something I would never have the courage to do. Your Tiger is gorgeous. I missed karens elephant but I will check it out!Tracey Leederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618831763441517939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-83844959810453647892009-07-04T08:30:17.899-07:002009-07-04T08:30:17.899-07:00How can you be old and rusty when your heart is so...How can you be old and rusty when your heart is so young and vibrant? Great piece!abeadladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555153139492418505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-78659943901898279862009-07-04T07:25:42.856-07:002009-07-04T07:25:42.856-07:00As always, you dig deeply and create beauty in the...As always, you dig deeply and create beauty in the process. This is a wonderful piece!<br />But I disagree on one thing...you are NOT old and rusty. You are forever young....allie allerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158390991360498378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-73007355365888239072009-07-04T03:42:48.697-07:002009-07-04T03:42:48.697-07:00love this Robin! The colors are SOOO vibrant and t...love this Robin! The colors are SOOO vibrant and to me, they are what I think of as you. Vibrant and full of life and creativity... Love the poem too...pam Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305349617038992064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-34890584677783517982009-07-04T00:01:05.692-07:002009-07-04T00:01:05.692-07:00Again an amazing piece.
It makes me think of a s...Again an amazing piece. <br /><br />It makes me think of a spiritual coat of arms. Also the association of blood and key makes me think about Bluebeard. I would like to know more about this tiger who is outside, is you agree to share.<br /><br />At one (difficult) time in my life I used tiger visualisations. I remember a house in a forest, tiger outside. I was afraid but when the tiger came in, everything was OK.<br /><br />I hope you are Ok, Robin.<br /><br />Love.Padparadschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069813470310454639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-79360656696301603512009-07-03T21:05:33.490-07:002009-07-03T21:05:33.490-07:00I can never decide which one I love more of your B...I can never decide which one I love more of your BJP's because each time you post about one I love it "the most"! This one is all about fabulous colors,shaoes and forms. WOnderful!mzjohansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-67509265953733473242009-07-03T20:07:59.740-07:002009-07-03T20:07:59.740-07:00but I don't see you as rusty or old!but I don't see you as rusty or old!beadbabe49https://www.blogger.com/profile/08270938730730250964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-48418884236016542252009-07-03T20:01:17.889-07:002009-07-03T20:01:17.889-07:00Too cool for words, robin!Too cool for words, robin!beadbabe49https://www.blogger.com/profile/08270938730730250964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-9411095647178098572009-07-03T18:15:47.873-07:002009-07-03T18:15:47.873-07:00The tiger is stunning. Good for you and next mont...The tiger is stunning. Good for you and next month or June looks equally interesting. Now what do I see?<br /><br />Ha! don't you wish you knew?Mary Timmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610970753020969331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-378061165237388162009-07-03T16:37:35.085-07:002009-07-03T16:37:35.085-07:00Wow, the tiger is really pretty!Wow, the tiger is really pretty!The Lone BeaderĀ®https://www.blogger.com/profile/17670946654211536130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-70252488130734176622009-07-03T14:31:08.363-07:002009-07-03T14:31:08.363-07:00This is a true piece of folk art, Robin! Those vi...This is a true piece of folk art, Robin! Those vibrant primary colors just set one's heart to singing . . .<br /><br /><br />Kathy V in NMKVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893455571484379148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28049265.post-9663328914062113802009-07-03T13:35:33.017-07:002009-07-03T13:35:33.017-07:00Wow, Robin!
I love this piece and your poem!!! S...Wow, Robin! <br />I love this piece and your poem!!! Such creative flow...listening to the process...I am so inspired when others share their process openly with me! The rusty key is terrific!<br /><br />Love and Hugs,<br />CamillaCamilla La Mer-Soul Art Dollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129616955997384123noreply@blogger.com