Comments on: Susan Story – Painting the Spirit of Trees https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/ Info, opinion, and training on how to pastel with artist Gail Sibley BFA, MA Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:55:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-29457 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:55:54 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-29457 In reply to Mary Weideman.

Mary, oh my word!! What wonderful synchronicities!! Thank you so much for sharing how the universe works miraculously and mysteriously!!

]]> By: Mary Weideman https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-29305 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:29:32 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-29305 I always enjoy these blogs, they’re a great way to meet artists, and learn. I find it just wonderful to hear that Susan is Stanley Maltzman’s daughter. I first discovered his work when reading the howtopastel blog by guest artist Maureen Spinale. How ironic that his two books, Drawing Trees, and Drawing Nature, should arrive the very week I discover Susan’s art. Thanks to Susan and Gail for this wonderful education in using pastels to draw trees, a real passion of mine. Many thanks and all the best to you both.

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-28320 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:21:14 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-28320 In reply to gwendolin lewis.

So glad you enjoyed Susan’s guest post Gwendolin!
And thanks for your good wishes for the Tasmania holiday painting workshop. Now I REALLY can’t wait!!

]]> By: gwendolin lewis https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-28062 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 01:33:50 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-28062 Wonderful article Gail.Thankyou so much for sharing Susan’s fab work on trees there was so much to be gained for a tree and pastel artist.
Good luck with your Tasmania trip ,I do hope it works out for you.Its a special place.
Gwendolin Lewis.
Newcastle NSW
Australia.

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-28045 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:12:23 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-28045 In reply to Lori O..

Lori YES! I too was reminded of that book. The Secret Life of Trees is a magical marvellous look at these magnificent wonders!! And Susan’s trees do show her own love of trees 😀

]]> By: Lori O. https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-28036 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:17:30 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-28036 Such moving paintings – it reminded me of “The Secret Life of Trees”. Your love of trees shines through every one. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-27999 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:12:55 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-27999 In reply to Stanley Rodak.

Stanley, I am so very glad to hear it…and thank you for taking the time to say so and to comment. Love that you added your own takeaway too 😀

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-27998 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:11:52 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-27998 In reply to Marsha Schauer.

Yay Marsha!!
And interesting tip you picked out. It’s fascinating because I worry that I won’t fit the bottom of a tree in so I usually start there 😀 Susan’s words made me think about the whole process differently…and that’s always a good thing!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-27997 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:10:01 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-27997 In reply to Jeanne Rosier Smith.

Thanks so much for your comment Jeanne! And it’s true, as you yourself model, diving into a particular subject yields riches!!

]]> By: Gail Sibley https://www.howtopastel.com/2021/01/susan-story-the-spirit-of-trees/#comment-27996 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:08:53 +0000 https://www.howtopastel.com/?p=12730#comment-27996 In reply to John Taylor.

Where indeed John?? So good to find another tree lover and appreciator. How amazing about your bonsai versions. It’s too bad comments don’t make photos attachable. I know we’d all love to see them, well at least, I would!!

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