tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post2925796120196532993..comments2023-11-02T08:54:45.623-07:00Comments on suzanne berry: A NEW BEGINNING...all over again!suzanneberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-8323806548549035092012-03-19T05:54:23.166-07:002012-03-19T05:54:23.166-07:00Suzanne, I keep checking in with your blog to see ...Suzanne, I keep checking in with your blog to see how you are ding and today I found this old post, which I thought relates to what you are dealing with now...another new beginning. Keep fighting Suzanne, don't give up.Carol Schiff Daily Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992811279109092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-14027051264217114712011-08-30T05:44:29.487-07:002011-08-30T05:44:29.487-07:00Suzanne, maybe you should consider a career in sho...Suzanne, maybe you should consider a career in short story writing, or be a columnist, or some such thing, (on THE SIDE, of course) (NOT enough to distract from your painting) But, your post was so great, as many of them are, and so candid, and heartfelt. You've really got somethin', sister ! Incredible, that's all I can say...Sandy Graeser Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686072550349854300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-6447194432565975132010-11-04T11:58:55.499-07:002010-11-04T11:58:55.499-07:00My mom was/is a "clean" freak too :). So...My mom was/is a "clean" freak too :). Someone once said though that if a person's house is "neat" then there isn't much "living" that occurs in it. And that is so true, so it just means you know how to "live" in your space not just exist in it.Peachtreearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742471186359386518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-49832811066412241962010-07-26T17:28:31.187-07:002010-07-26T17:28:31.187-07:00Man, and I thought I saved a lot of stuff!
Kiddin...Man, and I thought I saved a lot of stuff!<br /><br />Kidding Suzanne....<i>kind of!</i><br /><br />You'll get your workspace where you want it to be in time and with patience. I can't wait to see the "after shots"!<br /><br />Glad to hear you found some clarity along the way too!<br /><br />-DeanDean Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014573083751127043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-57824509233786868112010-07-24T22:59:44.177-07:002010-07-24T22:59:44.177-07:00You have spilled your words out onto the floor for...You have spilled your words out onto the floor for us all to hear and that is so brave of you.<br />I want a new beginning too and goals..... I want to try,,,, like you<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-81400146745428708002010-07-24T13:26:14.940-07:002010-07-24T13:26:14.940-07:00This post is too too great in too too many ways. A...This post is too too great in too too many ways. Awesomely philosophical, and yet tangible too. I'm kind of dazedly speechless.<br />Is the "palate/palette" metaphor deliberate?<br />My studio looks like something from a hoarders reality TV show too. :) And lots of plowed-over and nearly-forgotten creative dreams buried in mine, too.<br />Now where do you have those Poubles stashed amongst all that stuff?Jala Pfaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186623108399217523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-76008610286754921232010-07-24T06:56:59.189-07:002010-07-24T06:56:59.189-07:00Love this post. Can so identify.
I'm still hol...Love this post. Can so identify.<br />I'm still holding out hope of finding that comaraderie and shared life, and the feel good part! Life's all about new beginnings. <br />ok, off to sort out my studio now....L.Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154266083542788127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-48791618240405310302010-07-23T12:14:36.138-07:002010-07-23T12:14:36.138-07:00Oh gosh...I feel your pain! It took me moving into...Oh gosh...I feel your pain! It took me moving into a new house to finally purge myself of a life time of junk and start over. It is so liberating to let go! However, old habits die hard and I fight the Creeping Possessions constantly. I know it sounds cliche, but your outer world reflects your inner world. That reminds me of a quote I read in a Kurt Vonnegut prologue. He was commenting on the constant clutter his brother had around him. His brother pointed to his head and said "You should see it in here!" LOL! So true!Gwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-10408633899813733852010-07-23T09:53:50.580-07:002010-07-23T09:53:50.580-07:00A new beginning...hold me I'm frightened. Than...A new beginning...hold me I'm frightened. Thank you so much for all of these supportive and insightful comments!! I've been struggling since I posted this. It's amazing how quickly the excitement of a new beginning turns to stark terror! I've been keeping my promise to some degree but am finding myself to be quite uncooperative and downright difficult. Surprise! Anyway, when my resolve goes limp I have only to open up to these incredibly kind words and to get the kick in the ass I need to continue. As I explained in my thank yous for the last 4 posts, I'll be giving group hug/thank yous until I at least post one new beginning painting and post photos to show off my new organized life and studio...ARRRRGH! Back to work and thank you a million times over.suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-37059216002893337322010-07-23T06:06:16.950-07:002010-07-23T06:06:16.950-07:00Can't believe I'm just getting to your blo...Can't believe I'm just getting to your blog - a few weeks of travel/Open Studios/crazy personal stuff - great excuses, right?<br /><br />But Suzanne. I know we've shared our 'separated at birth' stories before - but *gulp* THIS very week my family had the 'talk' with me about my clutter... in every, single room, of my old canvases, new canvases, half done canvases, acrylic paints and brushes, oil paints and brushes, mediums, still life subjects, my good paintings, my crap paintings, my friends' paintings - the piles of frames, the stacks of boxes, tables, lights, how we can't even WALK through the house - OMG - we are living parallel lives! Truly, I think my marriage almost broke up years ago due to my lack of organizational skills - I just. don't. see. the. clutter.... till I'm looking for something, that I know I didn't throw out - and I can never find anything!<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this. And I'm SO excited to see what you do with your current direction of figures - you are so great. I don't care that you can't move in your studio (p.s. I ALSO have a 1,200 sq. ft studio....)Kelley Carey MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667693715096070393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-9219855606527731612010-07-23T05:54:36.158-07:002010-07-23T05:54:36.158-07:00that pallette sounds interesting Suzanne. Got to ...that pallette sounds interesting Suzanne. Got to check out how that comes out. No cheating now.<br />The room? Rooms? I can't say too much about that as my eyes are closed as I look over my studio. I have a cousin in Dubois who has a wife who says "You know someone could do something good for you". I have no idea what she is talking about. I'm going to open my eyes now and go on to the next blogGary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-56334125578238159762010-07-19T16:48:15.480-07:002010-07-19T16:48:15.480-07:00Hi Suzanne,
Whoa! I hadn't checked in with you...Hi Suzanne,<br />Whoa! I hadn't checked in with you for a while. I've been preoccupied with my own new beginning. LOL. Hey, as long as you have a place to paint that's obviously working for you and a direction to go in, I think you've got a handle on what's important. <br />I've got to tackle my basement soon -- I'll be thinking of you. LOL.<br />P.S. L-o-v-e that drawing of Dean!Barbara Peterson: NJ, USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325384227615179833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-588776013148657552010-07-19T13:30:17.207-07:002010-07-19T13:30:17.207-07:00I connect with what you are saying. I can't c...I connect with what you are saying. I can't count on how many times of I started a new beginning! Thankfully, those beginnings continue. I like to define it as a growing stage. :-) So I lift a virtual glass and "here's to you and your new start!" <br /><br />As to your color palette I also think that is a good idea. In my very limited experience I find that I learn more about each color and what it can do for a painting. So in all your new experiences - good luck!!!Linda Popplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597184853450230942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-52552108721068522612010-07-19T12:00:50.015-07:002010-07-19T12:00:50.015-07:00oh suzanne - thank you so much for this! clutter ...oh suzanne - thank you so much for this! clutter & cleaning have always been my downfall(s!) as well! i aim for comfortable but neat, usable but organized. and only recently (in 50+ years!) have gotten there. the reason for the change: my older son moved out, and with that i suddenly reclaimed me & my life. it took 6 months (every room & closet & shelf looked like your green room!), but it's really been wonderful - a redefining of who i am at this present moment. which i think is where you're exploring now - so exciting!<br /><br />re limited palette - i try to limit it to 5 plus white, and choose the 5 depending on the needs of the pic. i love the idea of doing a predetermined number of colors first, tho - but haven't been brave enough to try it! (a zorn-type palette appeals to me, w/ the addition of a blue...) i can't wait to see what you do with your new palette! oh - and - your cherries are lovely!!Dusty Pineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656967867664709782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-16699282199546060592010-07-19T08:10:12.860-07:002010-07-19T08:10:12.860-07:00Loved this post!! i feel your pain, for real! But ...Loved this post!! i feel your pain, for real! But I know you can do it Suzanne, if anyone can YOU can :) I think your studio looks artfully used.<br /><br />And I secretly think the universe is out to get me when I stub my toe too :)Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-17521648279381040792010-07-19T05:04:00.921-07:002010-07-19T05:04:00.921-07:00Alrighty then...my fingers are itching to get in t...Alrighty then...my fingers are itching to get in there and help you with that reorganization! Imagine the treasures, some forgotten, that you will find!! LOLOL Then again, I had to laugh with your thoughts. They simply echo my own. Your mom sounds like my mom, and God forbid, a bit like things I've said to my daughters (though I don't comment on weigh issues...much). Who am I to talk about weight???? You sound like you have many interests, much like I do. That said, you are excellent at at least one of them that I am aware of. I still haven't landed with expertise on anything. Sigh...Loved the post though and looking forward to seeing your series!Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-90568766693232624042010-07-18T23:46:32.395-07:002010-07-18T23:46:32.395-07:00You can do eet! Just like in walking you can only ...You can do eet! Just like in walking you can only take one step at a time, so does going thru all your stuff only take one box at a time. And, you can set the pace that's comfortable for you.<br /><br />Now, as for a limited palette, I'm all for it. I only use 4 to 5 colors (including white) on every painting. I like the palette you've chosen and can't wait to see the resulting canvases.<br /><br />Happy Creating!<br /><br />-Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-32930811123180773472010-07-18T22:15:03.486-07:002010-07-18T22:15:03.486-07:00Suzanne, thank you for this post. I feel I'm i...Suzanne, thank you for this post. I feel I'm in some bizarre-o world where each time I check in on your blog you have written something that is exactly what is happening in my head. I just Googled limited palettes yesterday in an attempt to push myself in my colour mixing and also reduce the number of paint tubes I am staring at vacantly! I am new to oils and I have lots to learn- actually I have more than lots to learn! I'll be checking back to see where this new focus takes you.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-10334068529723514532010-07-18T21:04:44.463-07:002010-07-18T21:04:44.463-07:00What a fun post!What a fun post!Mona Diane Connerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022399915344870046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-62967850619762966492010-07-18T16:59:06.071-07:002010-07-18T16:59:06.071-07:00Thanks for his particular blog post and good luck ...Thanks for his particular blog post and good luck to you. I'll check back in.David Larson Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585235438410706541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-62101665904748217172010-07-18T16:14:21.616-07:002010-07-18T16:14:21.616-07:00Mess shmess...I want to see the rest of that gorge...Mess shmess...I want to see the rest of that gorgeous looking painting of the gal with the white hat. Oh, and thanks...now I don't feel quite so bad about my piled up studio...ha!Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-3235515537612850132010-07-18T16:07:39.944-07:002010-07-18T16:07:39.944-07:00Wishing you the best of luck with these new change...Wishing you the best of luck with these new changes you're going for! The trick is not to feel like a loser and just go back to old habits if you fall off the wagon once in a while - pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again - as the song goes:-) Also defining your palate and point of view is a great place to start! Will look forward to the new work.Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-29051027819697039462010-07-18T15:24:15.494-07:002010-07-18T15:24:15.494-07:00there's a louffa out there with your name all ...there's a louffa out there with your name all over it.Rick Nilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528067939832551314noreply@blogger.com