tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post1883052340962573446..comments2023-11-02T08:54:45.623-07:00Comments on suzanne berry: BENNYsuzanneberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-13552396810847301012011-11-13T08:24:37.418-08:002011-11-13T08:24:37.418-08:00You know, he DOES look a little shy - I agree, let...You know, he DOES look a little shy - I agree, let's leave him to it. But he is so beautifully painted - don't you just LOVE gessobord???Kelley Carey MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667693715096070393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-64135011585863005612011-11-10T13:41:52.672-08:002011-11-10T13:41:52.672-08:00He is certainly deserving of center stage. Wonderf...He is certainly deserving of center stage. Wonderful work.Angela Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259497363075016359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-3158850856962979882011-11-10T05:27:17.684-08:002011-11-10T05:27:17.684-08:00I never thought I'd say this but he's beau...I never thought I'd say this but he's beautiful :) Perhaps the name comes from the song, Bennie and the Jetzzzzzzzz?RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-75145393133770711262011-11-09T16:21:08.431-08:002011-11-09T16:21:08.431-08:00Suzanne, I think it was a critter that looked like...Suzanne, I think it was a critter that looked like this that made my throat constrict after it bit me. I should hate this painting, but it's fabulous.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-43067196549059406702011-11-08T23:06:48.965-08:002011-11-08T23:06:48.965-08:00As usual, excellent painting!As usual, excellent painting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393296597974167318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-46194361599530391742011-11-08T11:30:03.634-08:002011-11-08T11:30:03.634-08:00thank you everyone so very much for stopping by an...thank you everyone so very much for stopping by and leaving these very kind and generous comments! they mean more than you'll ever know!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-63385697543164899512011-11-08T09:11:05.443-08:002011-11-08T09:11:05.443-08:00I immediately thought of "Benny...and the jet...I immediately thought of "Benny...and the jets" Now I will have that song in my head allllll day:) Benny is amazing and am in awe of the talent that you have! Wow---Fun post- Have a great weekend too!Kathy Cousarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953673216135274293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-84633120134937185432011-11-08T05:50:16.964-08:002011-11-08T05:50:16.964-08:00I love Benny! You are absolutely the "Queen&...I love Benny! You are absolutely the "Queen" of the bees, Suzanne! Well donehmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-38728241996428119272011-11-07T13:30:31.959-08:002011-11-07T13:30:31.959-08:00Benny, like all his close relatives, has a very, v...Benny, like all his close relatives, has a very, very short fuse. That said how could the guy get angry with you! You made him positively debonair... well, as debonair as a slightly hairy little wasp can be. <br />You did a super job with the yellow by the way.Shirley Fachillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900078558695081657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-30292150463455520252011-11-07T11:37:16.952-08:002011-11-07T11:37:16.952-08:00Benny is one handsome guy. Well done.Benny is one handsome guy. Well done.jsicignano2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952267666954894935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-37654315944782827722011-11-07T09:17:19.775-08:002011-11-07T09:17:19.775-08:00I think I know some of Bennys family and friends. ...I think I know some of Bennys family and friends. Yep. don't upset him. Great job.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-27432323439057436122011-11-07T07:31:52.898-08:002011-11-07T07:31:52.898-08:00Benny is just amazing as are all your insect frien...Benny is just amazing as are all your insect friends. They are such a clear new viewpoint and the technique is tight without being uptight...I don't know how you do it!mary maxamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721510735181325751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-75475399939522735982011-11-06T06:24:55.534-08:002011-11-06T06:24:55.534-08:00That blue and purple are so right for this yellow ...That blue and purple are so right for this yellow insect...they are so unwelcome here, but you have given it such regal-ness. I want to know how you keep thebrest of your surface so white??Pattie Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133673088793154979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-79597513422450420402011-11-06T00:03:02.137-07:002011-11-06T00:03:02.137-07:00I love Benny's colours!I love Benny's colours!SYLVIANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540994470273960143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-19782260072385808812011-11-05T21:10:37.730-07:002011-11-05T21:10:37.730-07:00... and the catapillars,... the grasshopper (had o...... and the catapillars,... the grasshopper (had one in my house for a week once, it would appear then hide, finally caught it and set it free... ��������♪♬ Born free... as free as the grass grows... )<br /><br />and ... hold on... the beetle, yeah, the beetle.David Teterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747334525619423349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-85613956228612691942011-11-05T20:59:54.156-07:002011-11-05T20:59:54.156-07:00Yeah, your'e insects are great... you could de...Yeah, your'e insects are great... you could definitely do those for National Geographic or some similar project if you wanted to.<br />Crisp against the white.<br />Tough to have a favorite, I love the yellow jackets and the ant.David Teterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747334525619423349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-28071950799120669572011-11-05T17:21:46.942-07:002011-11-05T17:21:46.942-07:00Yep, I thought Benny and the Jets as soon as I saw...Yep, I thought Benny and the Jets as soon as I saw this too! Benny is lovely (for a wasp). I love the vivid colours, so intense.<br /><br />Super insect paintings!Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-47042299968666115082011-11-05T15:40:50.090-07:002011-11-05T15:40:50.090-07:00I agree with Don...Benny and the Jets is all over ...I agree with Don...Benny and the Jets is all over this little guy. Clearly he's ready for take off! Absolutely fabulous, Suzanne!!Kathy Mallathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474280114675957812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-12472790894087262912011-11-05T09:27:09.376-07:002011-11-05T09:27:09.376-07:00He certainly scares me!!! He is so good and so rea...He certainly scares me!!! He is so good and so realistic that he has brought me out in a sweat, lol! I've never tried hard board yet. My favorite surface so far is canvas covered board, but I do intend to experiment in the future :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-40900612987888617702011-11-05T08:53:53.522-07:002011-11-05T08:53:53.522-07:00Benny hardly scares me at all. Love working on smo...Benny hardly scares me at all. Love working on smooth board myself. Love painting on any smooth surface for that matter.maddyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884692897586711653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-47330633773172296092011-11-05T08:35:24.526-07:002011-11-05T08:35:24.526-07:00Good Morning, Gunkie!!
Benny is a MOST handsome a...Good Morning, Gunkie!!<br /><br />Benny is a MOST handsome and striking wasp [yellowjacket?] Don't disturb him, but leave him a note from me, telling him what a good model he made for such a beauty of a painting.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-61548376319595118112011-11-05T05:41:49.721-07:002011-11-05T05:41:49.721-07:00Hi there Suzanne!... Benny packs quite a visual wa...Hi there Suzanne!... Benny packs quite a visual wallop here... in his yellow (dinner) jacket!<br /><br />He's definitely an "upper"... if he's left to his own curious devices and tastings as a (usually unwanted) autumn dinner guest... BUT... a definite "downer"... when he uses venomous anger to demonstrate his displeasure!<br /><br />Better keep the "Bennydril" on hand!<br /><br />A great study Suzanne! Couldn't resist playing back!<br /><br />Good Painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-72066823178123597192011-11-05T03:55:13.431-07:002011-11-05T03:55:13.431-07:00Look at those incandescent eyes! Gorgeous work as...Look at those incandescent eyes! Gorgeous work as always, Suz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-72764117080075827122011-11-05T03:28:07.452-07:002011-11-05T03:28:07.452-07:00Look at those eyes! There's a lot going on eve...Look at those eyes! There's a lot going on even in that tiny space! Amazing. Period.<br />BrenBrenda Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163702971281059404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6358020892440594492.post-54716946506794946522011-11-05T02:20:38.550-07:002011-11-05T02:20:38.550-07:00I know why Benny. 'Cause he's got his jets...I know why Benny. 'Cause he's got his jets ready to go. Uh oh, now I'm singing Elton John in my head... Benny, Benny, Benny, Benny and the jets... Great job, Suz, as always!<br /><br />-Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.com