tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post8533348090509118048..comments2023-05-07T06:47:51.402-06:00Comments on Val's Altered HeART Journey: I am gratefulVal Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11559447123029042457noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-23489482250489977512008-11-23T04:55:00.000-07:002008-11-23T04:55:00.000-07:00what a wonderful God encouraging post. I agree be...what a wonderful God encouraging post. I agree being a new blogger myself with about art, the online art community, and everything. You are a great artist. I love when you post a new piece and I can enlarge and look at all the things you have done to creat one piece of art. You're a fabulous artist. Keep going.morningDovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645436847846290488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-22592414271082627402008-11-22T22:57:00.000-07:002008-11-22T22:57:00.000-07:00Val, I have been watching you grow in your art end...Val, <BR/>I have been watching you grow in your art endeavors and so appreciate your openness about techniques and even your struggles at times at keeping after a piece until it feels right. I have God in my life, too.... big time. He has definitely helped me be at peace in what I do because I trust Him to guide my life. It's so good to know you are not afraid to mention God in your blog.<BR/> I'm very happy you decided to share with us...<BR/>Pat xoxoxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16569800416645830028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-78315625936385106502008-11-22T15:28:00.000-07:002008-11-22T15:28:00.000-07:00Well, Miss, you know how I feel about opening up t...Well, Miss, you know how I feel about opening up to the extent that we feel safe. I think that its brave and gracious. Me, reading your blog, gives me wings, you reading someone else's gives you strength, someone else reading yet another's blog gives them just what they need in that moment. There are powers in your words and mine and sharing that with the world is a comfort we all need at times.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being you and I'm totally down with a big fun happy party... sign this girl UP!<BR/>xoxo<BR/>julAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358559217588335603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-92023201427367386212008-11-20T21:04:00.000-07:002008-11-20T21:04:00.000-07:00Your post really touched me. Congrats for working...Your post really touched me. Congrats for working through a year filled with challenges and learning from them. See what happens when you put your heart out there-others letting you know that you are appreciated. Yay! I want to come to the party too.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632197170824736812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-68029534655788702572008-11-16T21:22:00.000-07:002008-11-16T21:22:00.000-07:00This is a special post Val. I can relate to so muc...This is a special post Val. I can relate to so much of what you have said here!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-77034234642858663582008-11-16T15:22:00.000-07:002008-11-16T15:22:00.000-07:00I echo the comments above, Val and can empathise c...I echo the comments above, Val and can empathise completely. I know for sure that blogging has enriched both my personal life and my creative life. I have made so much progress over the last year and followed a path that I would never have dreamt of a few years ago. Not forgetting all the wonderful people I have met who have shared so much of themselves and their creativity. A huge, happy party would be wonderful!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223691871102821084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-50113564270396341862008-11-16T02:41:00.000-07:002008-11-16T02:41:00.000-07:00Valerie I agree with everything you have said in t...Valerie I agree with everything you have said in this post. It is a whole new world of people out there. I hope you don't mind but I tagged you and your blog.You can read all about it on my blog.<BR/>Elizabeth<BR/>http://thelastdoordownthehall.blogspot.com/Elizabeth Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721884281634134504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-14138178024408651912008-11-15T18:03:00.000-07:002008-11-15T18:03:00.000-07:00Valerie, I appreciate your pouring your heart out ...Valerie, I appreciate your pouring your heart out like that. i feel the very same way. I've had a tough year, and as a result have had to give up a circle of friends that meant so much to me. If not for the online community, I'm sure I would have done very badly. Just before the incident that caused this rift, I started blogging and "fell in" with the art community you speak of. I know God was preparing me for the extra support and encouragment I would be needing. I am so thankful.<BR/><BR/>Now, as to how I did the background on my little gypsy girl, do you mean the textured part, or the part that simulates old oil painting colors?<BR/>Email me the answer and I'll be glad to answer your question.<BR/>Nancynancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587048072191384586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147219902905191996.post-58469654054813128582008-11-15T10:01:00.000-07:002008-11-15T10:01:00.000-07:00What a wonderful and compassionate post. We love y...What a wonderful and compassionate post. We love you too!! And yea, my art buddies keep me going too. Especially when I might be faltering for whatever reason. Without them I know I would still be writing frustrated posts about music instead of getting my feelings out in my art. Art is better!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883406740096780758noreply@blogger.com