tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.comments2022-11-12T05:00:01.657-08:00Is It time to Color? Painting ParentsDebby Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068691085697729619noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-40482192581741590882022-11-12T05:00:01.657-08:002022-11-12T05:00:01.657-08:00The Model was my second cousin. The cost of a prin...The Model was my second cousin. The cost of a print would depend on size and if you want it on paper or canvas. Debby Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068691085697729619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-64976914782798431452022-11-11T19:23:33.581-08:002022-11-11T19:23:33.581-08:00I'm in love with this work. I look at it every...I'm in love with this work. I look at it every day for hours! Can I ask who the model is? And how much for a copy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-18431943989763201542016-06-15T13:36:01.867-07:002016-06-15T13:36:01.867-07:00I really loved reading this article! It's so ...I really loved reading this article! It's so encouraging to read about other artists who struggle with finding a balance between parenting and art-making. It makes me realize I'm not alone. I like that they put parenting/ family first, but still are able to professionally and passionately pursue their art careers. I love this quotation: "We both feel that having spent so much time with our kids earlier is paying off now, in that they both had a lot of love and a solid foundation. So while the teenage years certainly bring on new challenges, the ride so far is not as rough as it could be - knock on wood!" Thanks for this article, I really needed it!Lauren Kindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00803933264315513784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-71075864648652522802015-03-23T06:39:46.294-07:002015-03-23T06:39:46.294-07:00Brava. Good for you. In ten years no one will care...Brava. Good for you. In ten years no one will care about the dishes or laundry or that you made pasta-again- for dinner. You children certainly do not care and they sound fully entertained and safe. Continue to invest in yourself and you will have more to give everyone else. Dana levinhttp://www.danalevin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-79261929119495593302015-03-21T14:05:12.963-07:002015-03-21T14:05:12.963-07:00There was a saying at my art school that went &quo...There was a saying at my art school that went "Show up and do the work." Sometimes it's just as frustrating as any other job. :)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16814570635500232450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-9532110585589553452015-01-05T12:03:24.476-08:002015-01-05T12:03:24.476-08:00That strawberry, out of the bowl, looks delicious!...That strawberry, out of the bowl, looks delicious!!Naomi Hattaway @ naomihattaway.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118410346507470789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-42159720931245041232014-12-20T13:21:45.260-08:002014-12-20T13:21:45.260-08:00Great questions and candid answers.
Abigail is s...Great questions and candid answers. <br /><br />Abigail is still on a journey - I am her Dad and there were other things she took a stance on other than “I will never paint babies or flowers. I am going to be a REAL artist.” <br /><br />When she does change direction it is by conscious choice neither imprisoned by by the past nor fearful of the future. <br /><br />Abigail makes wise choices. Her family is proud of her.Gardner McBridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-51066234127206508672014-11-17T09:53:54.251-08:002014-11-17T09:53:54.251-08:00Beautiful painting and I love the blog post...I le...Beautiful painting and I love the blog post...I learned so much. Maria Bennett Hockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991414921895251096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-19827957418321965062014-10-23T10:43:10.713-07:002014-10-23T10:43:10.713-07:00Love this, Judy and Debby! Judy, your sense of hum...Love this, Judy and Debby! Judy, your sense of humor and intelligence always make me smile!Daggi Wallacehttp://www.daggistudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-67732891081701818162014-10-23T07:18:27.633-07:002014-10-23T07:18:27.633-07:00Debby, thank you so much for this wonderful arctic...Debby, thank you so much for this wonderful arcticle! You are a total painting parenting rock star…raising three little kids, two still at home and painting every night, taking commissions, selling work, and now writing this awesome blog that benefits everyone. You'll accomplish even more amazing things when they're all at school. Love your can-do attitude! And, your timing couldn't have been more perfect, with my Chicks with Balls show opening tomorrow night at the Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke!<br /><br />With much gratitude!<br /><br />JudyJudy Takacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908492142178743383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-6299149941770735352014-10-09T10:39:04.895-07:002014-10-09T10:39:04.895-07:00wonderful article! Suzanne is an amazing artists....wonderful article! Suzanne is an amazing artists...so nice to learn more about her.Maria Bennett Hockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991414921895251096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-31583289526876793852014-09-25T11:56:12.974-07:002014-09-25T11:56:12.974-07:00Nice interview and having two kids myself its good...Nice interview and having two kids myself its good to hear that other artists out there struggle to get paint on the canvas:)great work.great articleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818420447251768098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-79118774595874276362014-09-11T06:09:19.959-07:002014-09-11T06:09:19.959-07:00Thanks for this interview. I've always enjoyed...Thanks for this interview. I've always enjoyed Casey's work and got to meet him at a Portrait Conference recently, so it was fun to hear a little bit more about his juggling work and family life. Terry Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405339807602922679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-61011690707507296532014-08-30T09:22:25.762-07:002014-08-30T09:22:25.762-07:00this is particularly lively and beautiful Debby! I...this is particularly lively and beautiful Debby! I love the movement of the paint and the freshness. Keep going with this :)Katie m. Berggren art & designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-51859036393117785132014-08-28T09:10:06.890-07:002014-08-28T09:10:06.890-07:00Beautiful art work and wonderful interview! Beautiful art work and wonderful interview! Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433582958732411578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-50184948173455419462014-05-06T13:14:01.533-07:002014-05-06T13:14:01.533-07:00I read the whole post and reminisced about startin...I read the whole post and reminisced about starting a painting career with babies, those exhausting days go by in a blur. My boys are 12 & 16 now and I finally paint full time. It´s so worth the effort and good for you kids too!Sarah Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05836142852846203447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-5693304939055108172014-05-02T08:29:42.256-07:002014-05-02T08:29:42.256-07:00Debby, this is a delightful post!. I would like to...Debby, this is a delightful post!. I would like to read it again but it made me so tired I have to go get a nap.<br />Chris Saperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026987821430702533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-78109554953822596062014-01-12T08:16:28.333-08:002014-01-12T08:16:28.333-08:00Amazing! It's her. I'm excited to see it...Amazing! It's her. I'm excited to see it in person!Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933930194062104403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-7825783600366677102013-11-20T06:59:52.365-08:002013-11-20T06:59:52.365-08:00Am impressed by the growth you've displayed du...Am impressed by the growth you've displayed during this course. Impressive. Still want to buy print of Mike. Let me know. Let me know how much.Nana/Lucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428547228251446586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-235561901524021672013-10-24T17:31:23.490-07:002013-10-24T17:31:23.490-07:00Wow, this turned out great Debby! I especially lov...Wow, this turned out great Debby! I especially love how you nailed the fuzzy goodness of new babies heads. I like the new look of your blog too.Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933930194062104403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-74190873242620810492013-09-25T08:19:39.498-07:002013-09-25T08:19:39.498-07:00I may repaint this at some point. I love her also....I may repaint this at some point. I love her also.Debby Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068691085697729619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-40962584261120559882013-09-25T05:19:57.016-07:002013-09-25T05:19:57.016-07:00This is still one of my favorites... even though y...This is still one of my favorites... even though you have progressed so far since school. I just love her. So true to life. Nana/Lucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428547228251446586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-56491846272750319502013-09-25T04:51:52.300-07:002013-09-25T04:51:52.300-07:00As usual I am late... Your birthday sounds perfect...As usual I am late... Your birthday sounds perfect! Just what the mother of young ones needs. Good for Bill. Happy belated Birthday Deb. Couldn't be prouder of you or happier for you if you were my own... Love you to pieces. Hope you make it to the wedding.Nana/Lucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428547228251446586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-41353074891753264992013-09-23T18:30:29.531-07:002013-09-23T18:30:29.531-07:00What a beautiful post, Debby. I just found it! I...What a beautiful post, Debby. I just found it! I am both honored and humbled to be represented here by your incredible talent and sweet words.Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933930194062104403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8200851025527951818.post-82405028226437732422013-09-12T17:10:01.514-07:002013-09-12T17:10:01.514-07:00Hey Deb. Just spent several minutes writing a comm...Hey Deb. Just spent several minutes writing a comment of encouragement including a statement confirming a commission from me for David's 60th. Then I lost it! See, life is. Happens to all of us over and over and over.... Smile. I love you and miss you. Will talk to girls about picture for his August 2014 birthday. I know it's not tomorrow, but it is a commission. And I promise NOT to take advantage of you. Honest! Hugs to all.Nana/Lucindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428547228251446586noreply@blogger.com