tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post2339629740921658064..comments2024-03-29T00:01:38.034-05:00Comments on Jo Castillo Art Blog - Pastels and More: Troubled TimesJo Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-87385935331849245272015-12-08T18:35:49.097-06:002015-12-08T18:35:49.097-06:00Lesly, hi there!! I think of you often with good ...Lesly, hi there!! I think of you often with good wishes always for you. My dad used to say "Just shoot and holler s__t!" So that seems to be my plan. Hoping you have inspiration and energy as well. Thanks for the caring, returned to you. ((hugs))Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-16034687376040042292015-12-08T16:59:01.952-06:002015-12-08T16:59:01.952-06:00Jo ... as you know I do of the things that the gur...Jo ... as you know I do of the things that the gurus say we shouldn't!! Goodness where else can one rant or moan except on our blogs? I also know so well what you are feeling about your art at the moment - I have been the same for the past 2 or 3 years. Maybe it is just that we need 'space' between our paintings in order to raise our enthusiasm? I don't know. But I keep hoping that my original zest for painting will return one day .... and my fingers are crossed that yours will too, my dear cyber friend <3 <3 <3 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-2754813124291410392015-12-08T16:19:10.793-06:002015-12-08T16:19:10.793-06:00Jennifer Rose, thank you for the pep talk. :) I ...Jennifer Rose, thank you for the pep talk. :) I have really taken time off and will see if that helps. Working on a commission now and will paint for fun soon.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-56799592798298542372015-12-08T15:07:38.274-06:002015-12-08T15:07:38.274-06:00The blog "gurus" are usually full of &qu...The blog "gurus" are usually full of "it" actually lol and are panicking a little since blogging is not as popular as it once was<br /><br />you still sketch, so thats creating art :) maybe you are putting too much pressure on yourself when it come to painting for a job??Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-38455712951142901922015-12-08T08:49:24.115-06:002015-12-08T08:49:24.115-06:00Rose, thanks. We are happy and doing well. I'...Rose, thanks. We are happy and doing well. I'm pretty sure I will keep blogging. I can't shut up! I have been keeping up with the sketching so I still have something to talk about. Heh.<br /><br />Bag Blog, thanks to you, too. I'm pretty sure something exciting will come along. I love adobes and blue doors and windows. Of course, geraniums!Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-74943127245999947322015-12-08T06:43:14.308-06:002015-12-08T06:43:14.308-06:00Rose is right. That fire was a huge deal. It's...Rose is right. That fire was a huge deal. It's funny how painting can soothe our souls, yet we avoid painting in times of trouble. As for posting your troubles, I think it is good to put it out there - make yourself more accountable. Sometimes that works for me. Sometimes I just have to purpose to do something. Some sort of challenge!<br /><br />I love the two paintings - especially the NM blue window.Bag Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885412195900280096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-83038341048886655022015-12-08T05:40:01.188-06:002015-12-08T05:40:01.188-06:00Even if you aren't painting, I hope you are ha...Even if you aren't painting, I hope you are happy. That fire was a huge deal - especially for people in your stage of life, it's not surprising it has affected you deeply. I'm thankful for your time painting and would be sad to see you stop blogging. But you should do what works you, you've earned it.Rose Weltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313411909909580181noreply@blogger.com