tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post5419282990347962334..comments2023-06-22T04:36:15.367-06:00Comments on Watermedia Works: ThankfulStan Kurthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591425614127432689noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-13204444583874131662011-01-11T10:48:28.113-07:002011-01-11T10:48:28.113-07:00You are an inspiration Stan! These new drawings ar...You are an inspiration Stan! These new drawings are wonderful. It seems unfortunate that we do some of our best works when we are at our most uncomfortable. I guess it's nice to have that good aspect of adversity though. I wish you a most happy and prosperous 2011.Tonya Vollertsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02400831737079985603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-36214013577738674802010-11-29T19:42:52.022-07:002010-11-29T19:42:52.022-07:00As usual Stan your work is stunning.As usual Stan your work is stunning.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16255155407554377313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-16826799640034461022010-11-29T14:59:02.146-07:002010-11-29T14:59:02.146-07:00What a good dad...it will all pay off when you'...What a good dad...it will all pay off when you're well-adjusted, albeit expensive, daughters become doctors and start taking care of YOU!catherinehttp://catherine-a-traywick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-90180303000945117782010-11-29T07:00:35.832-07:002010-11-29T07:00:35.832-07:00Stan - Although I'm saddened to learn of all t...Stan - Although I'm saddened to learn of all that you've experienced since last May, I'm thrilled to learn that your creation of art is alive and thriving! Your work never ceases to astound me and deserves these accolades and more. Kudos!! While meeting life's challenges head-on makes us stronger, it also gives us focus. You know this already and have eloquently expressed it here in your words and work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-84332714357113479602010-11-28T16:42:32.284-07:002010-11-28T16:42:32.284-07:00A beautiful poem Stan. I'm in tears.
I'll ...A beautiful poem Stan. I'm in tears.<br />I'll remember the "time bandits" reference. I have a few to get rid of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-1365628687823060012010-11-28T13:23:07.122-07:002010-11-28T13:23:07.122-07:00Willy - Thanks, Appreciate your comments!Willy - Thanks, Appreciate your comments!Stan Kurthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591425614127432689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-61841448176859196182010-11-28T13:21:16.954-07:002010-11-28T13:21:16.954-07:00JB - Thanks, it's amazing how comfortable we c...JB - Thanks, it's amazing how comfortable we can become, complacent with our false sense of security. Although I have aspirations and desires of being recognized in cultural arenas, I know if all of my security came to an end I would find some paper and something to mark on it. I would make those marks because that is who I am.<br /><br />Deb - Thanks, I really have no reason to complain. Sometimes it's hard doing this art thing and listening to God. When I take a risk or two I somehow seem to make a breakthrough regardless of the immediate results.<br /><br />Hallie - Thanks, my fear of flying is lessening with age.<br /><br />Zappha - Thanks, Reaper seems to be a recurring theme in my work. I suppose many would associate that with grim, but it's far from it. It is harvest. What do we treasure?<br /><br />Pam - Over the years (especially after being diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago) I've developed a way to better manage time based on what counts and what doesn't. Family counts, and I have a big one so I don't often watch television or go to the movies or participate in many meaningless activities I sometimes refer to as "time bandits". I like to spend time with my family, for my family, making art and get an occasional therapy session at the cigar parlor. Love is an act of will. It is sacrifice. I think Robert Hayden summed it up well:<br /><br /><i>Those Winter Sundays</i> <br />by Robert Hayden<br /><br />Sundays too my father got up early <br />and put his clothes on in the blueblack cold, <br />then with cracked hands that ached <br />from labor in the weekday weather made <br />banked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him. <br /><br />I'd wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking. <br />When the rooms were warm, he'd call, <br />and slowly I would rise and dress, <br />fearing the chronic angers of that house, <br /><br />Speaking indifferently to him, <br />who had driven out the cold <br />and polished my good shoes as well. <br />What did I know, what did I know <br />of love's austere and lonely offices?<br /><br />Rosalie - Thanks, I'm glad you like the drawings. I'm striving to paint with the uninhibited gesture and theme as in my drawings. The essence of my art comes from drawing.<br /><br />Don - Thanks, I belong to a critique group which meets once a month and "Lunatic Fringe" received good reviews. Some didn't care for the title, but much of my work reflects an ongoing struggle with the issue of mental illness and how its presence impacts the family.Stan Kurthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591425614127432689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-16004483766073968092010-11-28T12:50:41.965-07:002010-11-28T12:50:41.965-07:00Fly my to the moon..
Powerful works.Fly my to the moon..<br />Powerful works.Willy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03433543709359365468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-88586969452682312082010-11-27T02:47:31.844-07:002010-11-27T02:47:31.844-07:00Wow! Excellent work, Stan! I found it hard to take...Wow! Excellent work, Stan! I found it hard to take my eyes off of "Lunatic Fringe" long enough to read your news and post a comment. Congratulations for pushing through the tough times and continuing to excel in your passion.<br /><br />-Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-2053800008158721822010-11-26T18:28:16.584-07:002010-11-26T18:28:16.584-07:00Hi Stan, I greatly admire your work; it's powe...Hi Stan, I greatly admire your work; it's powerful, personal and exciting. Congrats on your wonderful awards and your first workshop. I hope you have many more successes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-39263257125620119772010-11-26T17:22:36.584-07:002010-11-26T17:22:36.584-07:00Wonderful! I love the black and white ones. :)Wonderful! I love the black and white ones. :)Rosalie Wronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071273002983528107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-41690161971818340802010-11-26T16:49:27.627-07:002010-11-26T16:49:27.627-07:00YOU and your WORK are inspiring.
I so admire you ...YOU and your WORK are inspiring.<br /><br />I so admire you for your proactive and unselfish support of your family. That you are a phenomenal artist is just the cherry on top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-33730697845256445372010-11-26T15:42:01.780-07:002010-11-26T15:42:01.780-07:00Some very energetic work here. I especially like ...Some very energetic work here. I especially like REAPER. Your awards are well deserved.Sharon Barfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660481912403585576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-62641429669777142612010-11-26T11:58:48.296-07:002010-11-26T11:58:48.296-07:00Wonderful, energetic work--I feel you're flyin...Wonderful, energetic work--I feel you're flying.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-21225891399005555232010-11-26T09:08:09.678-07:002010-11-26T09:08:09.678-07:00They say "life happens while we make other pl...They say "life happens while we make other plans". Sounds like you are coping with what life has thrown your way and you will come out on top. Congrats on the awards and best of luck with the upcoming w/s.debwardarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225105239355671724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958470511975011411.post-61361804713445159752010-11-26T06:08:29.153-07:002010-11-26T06:08:29.153-07:00Stan....
These are amazing!!
Seems the time taken ...Stan....<br />These are amazing!!<br />Seems the time taken has been well worth it...<br /><br />Your economic woes are going on through the country, hope all gets going in the right directionjbkrosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676846144983757914noreply@blogger.com