tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post6307494019573104057..comments2023-09-01T02:48:51.149-07:00Comments on Wendy Barrett's Paintings and Writings: Our Final WeeksWendy Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-49151063549414865992014-08-24T05:08:07.157-07:002014-08-24T05:08:07.157-07:00Thanks Barbara! Yes, even our own work sings to us...Thanks Barbara! Yes, even our own work sings to us compared to reproduced copies. I'm so pleased you've had the chance to see a lot of Sargent's work at close quarters!Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-68723890430901032782014-08-23T20:35:52.670-07:002014-08-23T20:35:52.670-07:00A sad story. But I'm glad you rallied. I wou...A sad story. But I'm glad you rallied. I would feel the same way about trying to see a Sargent -- my hero. Not good. So far, I've been able to see quite a few in the flesh and you are right, it's a completely different experience. But we know that because it's true of our work too!<br /><br />XOXOXOXOXO BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-76695406617208563242014-08-16T19:00:19.697-07:002014-08-16T19:00:19.697-07:00I know what you mean Joan, scaffolding is the tour...I know what you mean Joan, scaffolding is the tourist's curse is it not? we were fairly lucky on that front this time. I was able to see Big Ben in all his splendour on this trip but he was under scaffolding the last time I had visited him over a decade ago.Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-4955324665539564002014-08-16T18:58:24.084-07:002014-08-16T18:58:24.084-07:00Hi Michael, I had begun keeping a journal of my tr...Hi Michael, I had begun keeping a journal of my trip but have yet to finish off the last week. I hope to do that in the next few days before my memory fails me. Thanks for the encouragement. I will write a more lengthy response to your comment on my subsequent post. I'm about to head off for a walk through the bush to enjoy the first of the spring flowers.<br />Your Glad To Be Home Art Buddy!<br />Wendy (and yes, I had almost forgotten what Cobber meant! haha!)Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-82904505015981622822014-08-16T18:54:58.231-07:002014-08-16T18:54:58.231-07:00Thanks so much Sally. It was a great trip! I'm...Thanks so much Sally. It was a great trip! I'm looking forward to visiting your blog very soon to catch up on what I missed while I was away!Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-13912162273777871202014-08-16T18:53:56.419-07:002014-08-16T18:53:56.419-07:00Did you get to the Tate while you were in London? ...Did you get to the Tate while you were in London? Your photos are amazing! Fancy us being there at the same time and not knowing?!Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-79204718713319040312014-08-16T18:52:57.906-07:002014-08-16T18:52:57.906-07:00Thanks Debbie, everywhere we turned was amazing ar...Thanks Debbie, everywhere we turned was amazing art so it took the sting out somewhat. Yes, we had glorious weather the whole time we were in London. Most days were in the high twenties Celsius.Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-20528489858609701692014-08-16T04:03:16.934-07:002014-08-16T04:03:16.934-07:00Wonderful photos! Sorry you couldn't see the p...Wonderful photos! Sorry you couldn't see the painting up close, but at least it was in a spot where you could see it through the glass. I've gone so many places to see a building only to find it covered in tarps with plastic all around it. lol Your trip sounds so great.Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-36579900283762262832014-08-14T19:39:14.772-07:002014-08-14T19:39:14.772-07:00Good on you Wendy! Glad you at least got a glimps...Good on you Wendy! Glad you at least got a glimpse! I so love all your trip posts buddy! I am hoping you are keeping a written journal! Enjoy every second and savor each moment!<br />Hail Brittainia!<br />Your Stay At Home Art Buddy!<br />Michael Cobberart by Michael Perchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767323223269323935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-8056469487376892002014-08-14T18:48:07.470-07:002014-08-14T18:48:07.470-07:00Hi Wendy, glad you had a safe and wonderful trip a...Hi Wendy, glad you had a safe and wonderful trip and made it home safe and sound. I have completely enjoyed your photos, sketches and anecdotes. What a lot of exciting places you've been, a trip to remember for a long long while. thanks for sharing with usAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987603799232901184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-25914773841862528552014-08-14T12:00:55.396-07:002014-08-14T12:00:55.396-07:00I too have always loved that painting. Its unfortu...I too have always loved that painting. Its unfortunate that you didn't get to see it up close.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2885803560747547484.post-77709981581697287912014-08-14T06:24:21.343-07:002014-08-14T06:24:21.343-07:00Dear Wendy - I am so sorry about not getting to se...Dear Wendy - I am so sorry about not getting to see the painting up close. To be there and not be able to view it seems really sad. Glad though that you did enjoy other works. Your pictures are so beautiful and clear. Looks like you had perfect weather too. Hope you are getting rested by now. Will be looking forward to more photos and sketches from your trip. Take care and thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.com