tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post3047501290099331421..comments2023-09-17T05:06:45.217-04:00Comments on Dan's Canvas: Look SeeDan Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-30856015080833239562009-12-24T06:40:14.704-05:002009-12-24T06:40:14.704-05:00These watercolors are gorgeous! You must do more o...These watercolors are gorgeous! You must do more of them! It's a privilege to be given "eyes to see" and "ears to hear". Thanks for the post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-48877907124865378242009-12-14T10:13:44.815-05:002009-12-14T10:13:44.815-05:00Dan, this is a wonderful post! The watercolor of t...Dan, this is a wonderful post! The watercolor of the vase is spectacular!BARBARA WEEKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15123095711319056949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-12373965793678285372009-12-13T23:15:37.554-05:002009-12-13T23:15:37.554-05:00As always, Dan, I am impressed with your paintings...As always, Dan, I am impressed with your paintings. Just, nice.Jeff Knechthttp://jeffknecht.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-8855256289870049232009-12-10T11:19:22.506-05:002009-12-10T11:19:22.506-05:00What a wonderful post, Dan - and so true. When I&...What a wonderful post, Dan - and so true. When I'm doing lots of drawing I see the world differently.I haven't tried birdwatching yet though....Aand I love both of these paintings!<br />CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-45717390118663996162009-12-06T07:55:25.472-05:002009-12-06T07:55:25.472-05:00Don't you love those "aha" moments? ...Don't you love those "aha" moments? And I bet your life has never been the same since....Krista Meisterhttp://www.kristameister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-47691275874181618152009-12-05T17:07:11.246-05:002009-12-05T17:07:11.246-05:00Lovely paintings Dan, enjoying looking at your blo...Lovely paintings Dan, enjoying looking at your blog!Lesley Purcellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058895958646533969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-65462616077620266292009-12-05T09:58:05.528-05:002009-12-05T09:58:05.528-05:00An awesome post Dan. I had spent two years in Home...An awesome post Dan. I had spent two years in Homestead when I was in the air force way back in 74-76. Those Ahinga's are very impressive indeed - especially seeing them in action (diving). Your watercolors are really top rate, the color and surface techniques. Like Susna said - I really think you could do a weekly (or so) feature in your local paper that would include both your sketches and writing (not that you are already doing this with this here blog) - but my bet is that it would become a very popular feature (if local newspapers exist into the future). Check out crackskullbob.squarespace.com - (if you don't know his work) he contributes to The Virginian Pilot in my hometown of Norfolk, Va.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157823308791142700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-69476648624740457382009-12-03T20:49:21.968-05:002009-12-03T20:49:21.968-05:00Dan, thank you for sharing this great post. Lovely...Dan, thank you for sharing this great post. Lovely watercolors, I like how the colors from the plate seem to flow into the background.Patty Ruthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116010126513727537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-33074760288833561922009-12-03T01:06:30.278-05:002009-12-03T01:06:30.278-05:00Hi Dan, Wonderful watercolors! The colors are ric...Hi Dan, Wonderful watercolors! The colors are rich! I enjoyed your narrative about learning to see...how come it's so hard? We don't have anhingas around here, but do have lots of birds. I love peaking into their world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-71111931381973099842009-12-02T16:16:41.741-05:002009-12-02T16:16:41.741-05:00Awesome entry Dan! I think that you should expand ...Awesome entry Dan! I think that you should expand on this theme just a bit and send it to a magazine or w/e paper. Nicely done.Susnahttp://seesue.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-63775856747289178732009-12-02T15:41:45.876-05:002009-12-02T15:41:45.876-05:00Great blog! I thought you were Al Meilan, had to ...Great blog! I thought you were Al Meilan, had to recheck when reading on your blog you said you were "no photographer" Al does truely incredible photo's! Thanks for the link! Its great to encourage art in young people.<br />Continued success!lynhttp://www.lynfeudner2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-7070550445979453342009-12-02T14:30:04.040-05:002009-12-02T14:30:04.040-05:00Thank you for sharing your aha moment. Yes, we nee...Thank you for sharing your aha moment. Yes, we need to "see" and I love those aha moments. They are special times. These two pictures are wonderful. I love how you have done the backgrounds. Your talents is amazing. Good work.Ramona Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028369963542994092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-41735509172440870912009-12-02T12:51:34.762-05:002009-12-02T12:51:34.762-05:00A: The bird is amazing. He almost looks like he ...A: The bird is amazing. He almost looks like he was designed by an art deco artist. Just beautiful.<br /><br />B:The painting is wonderful...both paintings. The reflections are just fantastic! Such a terrific thing that you immediately grab your paints! Thinkng like an artist! <br /><br />C: Your writing is once again wonderful. I don't always want to read every word on a blog, but I actually said a silent "Yahoo!" when I saw you had a story to tell.<br /><br />D: Thank youEllen Burketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586595186618297528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-66886209275656068852009-12-02T11:45:37.325-05:002009-12-02T11:45:37.325-05:00I have to say that I laughed pretty hard at this. ...I have to say that I laughed pretty hard at this. I half expected to see some dragon of a bird when I clicked that link! I can't remember having this moment in my life as I've always been kind of quiet and observant. A nature girl too. I think you watercolors are both fabulous, especially the details on the tray. Also, I was looking at Rob Carrey's work the day when I suddenly had the thought that your style reminds me of his. <br />I do hope you are able to get your art exchange out of the way soon. It is certainly a relief when you do!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231453420718519162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-81228463634096878462009-12-02T10:20:17.210-05:002009-12-02T10:20:17.210-05:00I enjoyed your story, Dan, and fully understand th...I enjoyed your story, Dan, and fully understand the amazing awakening that comes with learning to "see". You are obviously seeing extremely well now. Your silver vase is incredible!MaryOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448507804660510414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-85656017318645972102009-12-02T10:13:46.111-05:002009-12-02T10:13:46.111-05:00Wonderful post. Your watercolors are stunning!Wonderful post. Your watercolors are stunning!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-55687143918329925802009-12-02T09:58:04.762-05:002009-12-02T09:58:04.762-05:00Great post, Dan ... and what a remarkable bird! It...Great post, Dan ... and what a remarkable bird! It must have been an amazing sight to behold.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-75828149818249359812009-12-02T09:07:04.522-05:002009-12-02T09:07:04.522-05:00The colors in your sketches are wonderful and I lo...The colors in your sketches are wonderful and I loved your sight story. I'm so thankful that I learned to really see after I started learning art. I was missing out on so much before. :)Sharon P Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828700913491969786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-74770420436766340362009-12-02T07:01:26.418-05:002009-12-02T07:01:26.418-05:00What a great story, Dan. I love it - I can remembe...What a great story, Dan. I love it - I can remember going from seeing to SEEING, too, although it happened over time, and not all at once. It is amazing how we can walk through life oblivious to the world around us for so long, isn't it? <br /><br />I love the vase - you've really captured the colors and reflections and magic of it - nicely done!<br /><br />Now - I'm off to check out Jake's work...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836025853467638590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-70847576487404503222009-12-02T05:50:58.301-05:002009-12-02T05:50:58.301-05:00Great posting! It is amazing how little it takes ...Great posting! It is amazing how little it takes to really see...love the vase and plate.shirleyhttp://www.paperandthreads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-34886474870305551682009-12-02T04:19:41.616-05:002009-12-02T04:19:41.616-05:00Great post Dan, you put it so well. Two lovely ske...Great post Dan, you put it so well. Two lovely sketches too. I can't leave a comment here as I think Jake should collect the prize for the most comments this month!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-141339172736168112009-12-02T03:09:03.439-05:002009-12-02T03:09:03.439-05:00I totally agree with you, Dan, and one of my goals...I totally agree with you, Dan, and one of my goals for Cathy Johnson's Art Journalling 's class is to "Open my eyes and heart to beauty, love and life as a whole". I do think that darawing, sketching or painting really helps us "SEE" what we would usually not consider as worth our attention.martinepittethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225122894569341869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926475327161474509.post-5047972306608105922009-12-02T00:16:13.729-05:002009-12-02T00:16:13.729-05:00Welcome to the world of site...I know what you mea...Welcome to the world of site...I know what you mean, I had an illustration teacher that encouraged really "seeing" and he'd point out the little spaces between what you're looking at. Surprisingly looking at that space helped me draw the shape correctly. I like both your water colors, and I can hear and feel your enthusiasm.Peachtreearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742471186359386518noreply@blogger.com