tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post7991674927145521876..comments2023-09-09T22:19:34.446+10:00Comments on Our Permaculture Life: Art for Busy Minds: Finding Peace and Calm in Paintingour permaculture lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-45260761893688585372016-12-17T20:29:00.146+10:002016-12-17T20:29:00.146+10:00We'll have to experiment with that too - sound...We'll have to experiment with that too - sounds fun. We've been trying to make some calligraphy inks from vegetables which has been interesting too.our permaculture lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-24283664582866097482016-12-17T07:01:36.798+10:002016-12-17T07:01:36.798+10:00I find kids understand and pick up the general con...I find kids understand and pick up the general concepts of impressionism (as opposed to other styles) pretty quickly. Mixing colours is all engrossing and just wonderful to watch. I have a friend who uses a base white paint and then mixes colours from her surroundings from rocks and plants - not always successful but super interesting. Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-78937395295967360852016-12-16T16:41:40.885+10:002016-12-16T16:41:40.885+10:00Thanks! I wish I could paint like that too. I real...Thanks! I wish I could paint like that too. I really want to create a painting/arts studio in the garden and join them in getting creative.our permaculture lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-40736769490465259142016-12-16T16:40:41.984+10:002016-12-16T16:40:41.984+10:00Thanks Selina. Yes, we are pretty sure painting wi...Thanks Selina. Yes, we are pretty sure painting will be a regular activity next term.our permaculture lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-65528468329901576052016-12-16T16:39:50.534+10:002016-12-16T16:39:50.534+10:00Thanks Meg. I like these sorts of programs because...Thanks Meg. I like these sorts of programs because it exposes them to new ways of seeing, and an opportunity to cultivate new skills. I was impressed with what they created - completely different from previous works.our permaculture lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-52448159030935761532016-12-16T16:38:42.255+10:002016-12-16T16:38:42.255+10:00Thanks Jean. I really want to support them continu...Thanks Jean. I really want to support them continuing painting. They had a glimpse and I think are hooked!<br />our permaculture lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-74726778642292832382016-12-16T16:37:42.841+10:002016-12-16T16:37:42.841+10:00Yes - I was amazed at what they learnt in a day. T...Yes - I was amazed at what they learnt in a day. They've asked to do painting more regularly next term so I'm looking for a good local mentor. our permaculture lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902659828176897984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-48937920149999504402016-12-15T20:10:07.473+10:002016-12-15T20:10:07.473+10:00I think your children are very talented, Morag. I ...I think your children are very talented, Morag. I am not sure I could paint like that :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-18627163679162946262016-12-15T12:02:20.277+10:002016-12-15T12:02:20.277+10:00wow your kids have a good eye, isn't it amazin...wow your kids have a good eye, isn't it amazing how differently one picture can be painted<br />well done kids! looking forward to seeing more of your arts progress :))<br /><br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-90762363457241486412016-12-15T09:25:10.274+10:002016-12-15T09:25:10.274+10:00Such lovely paintings! And a great opportunity for...Such lovely paintings! And a great opportunity for your children. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-57389206737940767162016-12-15T09:01:25.983+10:002016-12-15T09:01:25.983+10:00What a great opportunity.
Love the paintings.What a great opportunity.<br />Love the paintings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801030191087496810.post-43617435921157653112016-12-15T07:36:30.821+10:002016-12-15T07:36:30.821+10:00Wow! Those look impressive to me for such young ki...Wow! Those look impressive to me for such young kids. Sounds like a really cool program. Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292991614704353625noreply@blogger.com