tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post2741005224004532127..comments2023-10-05T07:49:56.593-04:00Comments on The Midnight Garden: Colors of InspirationGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14337889899066280559noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-71344210202724569902008-09-19T05:42:00.000-04:002008-09-19T05:42:00.000-04:00I love deco. I have like three books of Deco stuff...I love deco. I have like three books of Deco stuff, including the catalogue from the big Art Deco exhibit that was at San Francisco that I went to. Eons ago. <BR/><BR/>My fav. is the flowered one at the top. And the poppies one. <BR/><BR/>Love Noveau too. Which is evident as I have many Mucha postcards and noveauish ones up.babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420183841726738746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-64255442878376871962008-09-17T18:10:00.000-04:002008-09-17T18:10:00.000-04:00Afod, first the stupid questions are the ones you ...Afod, first the stupid questions are the ones you <I>don't</I> ask, I was taught long ago.<BR/><BR/>You shouldn't worry about my making overly busy walls. I shan't have the industriousness to properly recreate any of these full-on Art Deco patterns...I'm not living in the Empire State Building or a Pullman car, after all. <BR/><BR/>If anything, I may make a small patch of pansies down near the baseboard in some room, or perhaps paint in one of those doves somewhere. We'll see...I can't even say for sure what will end up where.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337889899066280559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-85385136607124582202008-09-17T17:54:00.000-04:002008-09-17T17:54:00.000-04:00I hope this doesn't come across as a stupid questi...I hope this doesn't come across as a stupid question...(but then again, no question is stupid, right?) ;-) How large of an area are your walls (and floors) going to be occupied by some of these potential patterns? You don't want walls to be too busy in particular rooms. They say patterns that are too busy aren't very calming, can be hard on the eyes, and even give people headaches.<BR/><BR/><I>"...on the shores of my creativity."</I> Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-34019430852881007782008-09-15T23:56:00.000-04:002008-09-15T23:56:00.000-04:00Cool patterns! I'm glad you've found a reasonable ...Cool patterns! I'm glad you've found a reasonable landlord that doesn't insist on everything being painted apartment white.<BR/><BR/>It's funny you did that post because I've just checked out a book that I'll be sharing when I have some time, something on the art/architecture/nature link. It's a rich topic, and inspiration to a lot of folks. I'm sure you'll come up with something wonderful!lostlandscapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960325527200005691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-17992940414940037442008-09-15T22:16:00.000-04:002008-09-15T22:16:00.000-04:00It will be interesting to see your final choice.It will be interesting to see your final choice.Butchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481663364693052582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-22525538982381596142008-09-15T20:49:00.000-04:002008-09-15T20:49:00.000-04:00I'm very excited to see the results of your journe...I'm very excited to see the results of your journey into art.MartininBrodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367467039848677931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-74485877717688109862008-09-15T14:01:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:01:00.000-04:00I'll just stay quiet as I know zip about decoratin...I'll just stay quiet as I know zip about decorating! Most of my stuff is from Sears or Ikea ha ha! Have fun with this Greg!Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-17271890436020291132008-09-15T12:23:00.000-04:002008-09-15T12:23:00.000-04:00Jenn, the Deco stuff is so cool. I'm not sure I h...Jenn, the Deco stuff is so cool. I'm not sure I have the patience to do it properly, but who knows, the winter can be long-ish hereabouts. Meanwhile, I'll have some new painting pics to show you this evening.<BR/><BR/>Tiger, you are absolutely right--looking at them more closely, the "Pansyheads" are definitely Egyptian in costume...and of course, Badum would never let me forget about Bast, the cat god.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337889899066280559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-29553671160753601382008-09-15T12:16:00.000-04:002008-09-15T12:16:00.000-04:00Thanks, anonymous.Birdie, I'm glad you're enjoying...Thanks, anonymous.<BR/><BR/>Birdie, I'm glad you're enjoying the show! It's interesting to me to see how my garden time is translating to my new environment.<BR/><BR/>Java, I know what you mean about the designs and the shapes and the colors. Patience says she uses the book mostly to get interesting ideas about color combos, but of course, I was sort of intrigued by some of the flower representations, too. <BR/><BR/>BTW, she is <I>still</I> in the running for Fairy God-landlord, since she called me last night as I was considering what to make for dinner to let me know that she had a surplus of white clam sauce and she'd let me know when the pasta was ready!<BR/><BR/>Patrick, I agree that the Universe or something wanted me to see this book.<BR/><BR/>I can see where paw prints would work as part of my designs...but you'll forgive me if I don't encourage my buddy to get <I>too</I> involved in the process. <BR/><BR/>I <I>will</I> consider some sort of cat-god representation in some appropriate place, of course.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337889899066280559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-21551501375756211952008-09-15T12:09:00.001-04:002008-09-15T12:09:00.001-04:00Are you sure that the figures are Roman? They look...Are you sure that the figures are Roman? They look Egyptian to me. It would also explain the cat motif. <BR/><BR/>The ancient Egyptians worshipped cats as Gods, and the cats have never forgotten this! ;)TigerYogijihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339181047208308131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-31577269931432332042008-09-15T12:09:00.000-04:002008-09-15T12:09:00.000-04:00Well, this is definitely going to be interesting t...Well, this is definitely going to be interesting to see how it goes-- the direction, the progress, etc. I love Deco, so I will be living vicariously through you on some of this. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-13409899355551624432008-09-15T10:18:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:18:00.000-04:00Oh what fun! I love Art Deco stuff, and Art Nouve...Oh what fun! I love Art Deco stuff, and Art Nouveau. I think some force out there wanted to inspire you, whether the human agent meant to do it or not. I can't wait to see what you come up with. Maybe Badum can at least do some base coats while you're at work. Does one really need opposable thumbs for that?Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556860299477514075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-20733306398338476482008-09-15T10:11:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:11:00.000-04:00I'm also intrigued by the idea of a fairy god-land...I'm also intrigued by the idea of a fairy god-landlord!Javahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377033663576614925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-77656418929987312462008-09-15T10:10:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:10:00.000-04:00I like the shapes and curves of the art deco perio...I like the shapes and curves of the art deco period. For instance, these doves are lovely, but I like the octagon they are flying in even better. The color combinations are great, too, like the pink and purple clouds.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Badum. You should definitely include the image of at least one cat. Maybe one in every room. What does he think of that idea?Javahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377033663576614925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-86966021567838111422008-09-15T10:09:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:09:00.000-04:00I'm really enjoying this process. I am so NOT a ne...I'm really enjoying this process. I am so NOT a nest-builder, but it's great to watch you make this new place your home. Your selections evoke a peacefulness that the outside garden brings.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852713057094279347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12541532.post-68299464840153768652008-09-15T06:25:00.000-04:002008-09-15T06:25:00.000-04:00Love your blog. Welcome "home".Love your blog. Welcome "home".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com