You’ve found such a creative way to comfort us, come alongside us, scream and laugh with us . And us with you in a cultural time without words to explain it. Thank you for writing, Jill .
I want to tell you how much your writings from Ireland -especially sheep art- meant to me. My mother passed away during your trip. She had a peaceful death and I was able to be there to comfort her. But during those few days of her passing, I savored your daily Irish sheep and cow paintings. They reminded me of the most memorable trip I took with my mother, one to Ireland 25 years ago. Remembering with her helped me focus on the happy. And this morning you're helping me take a break from the sad. Thank you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, JoAnn. The passing of our mothers is so primal, yet they will always be with us. I didn't get along with my mom at all, she was an extraordinary woman and every positive memory I can muster, is in my cells and has been for the last 19 years. I'm so glad my whimsical art served the purpose for you that it did and that she has a peaceful death. Thanks so much for sharing this.
You are one of the most creative outrageous women I know where your mind goes is a mystery and a wonder how you’ve given yourself permission to just be bravo
I don’t think it’s bravery, I think it’s a combination of having no boundaries and just not caring what people think. ;) And thank you. You're pretty creative yourself.
I went to an Edvard Munch exhibit at SFMA a few years ago. The one and only The Scream was not included in the traveling exhibition but others from the series were. The thing that got me was his death work. Lots of death work.....
I loved reading your imaginative journey into this painting - both a guide and an invitation to contemplate such a journey in my own imagination. And what a splendid idea to bring a color with me. Such clever writing <3
I sooo wish I had read your terrific post earlier! Facilitated an ekphrastic workshop last night and would have loved to incorporate your idea of bringing one small thing into the artwork with you. Next time!
Ekphrastic is just a fancy Greek word that means “description.” It’s where you are inspired by some type of art (a painting, a poem, music, etc.) and you respond to it using a different art medium. In my Substack this week, I outline my own process as to how I create ekphrastic poetry.
You are my kind of favorite person for many reasons. Thanks for this! I needed it today.
Well, it takes one to know one, so I suspect you'd be a favorite person of mine too.
I love the chicken version..."The Squawk"?
You always come up with great ideas
LMAO!
I can see the tea cup now. And it looks like the two people came back to give it another go.
I like your imagination, Karen 😉
You’ve found such a creative way to comfort us, come alongside us, scream and laugh with us . And us with you in a cultural time without words to explain it. Thank you for writing, Jill .
Aww, nice to hear from you Pear lady! Thank you.
This is BRILLIANT!
Thank you, Linda Chapman. I always appreciate your feedback.
That was exciting and fun! I love the Throat Coat tea idea. Your screaming chicken is perfect for these trying days we live in. Keep writing!
Thanks so much, Teresa.
I am delighting in your wordsmithing.
Thanks, Judy, I delighted in smithing them. I took a year off from my usual teaching gig to write. Feels good.
I want to tell you how much your writings from Ireland -especially sheep art- meant to me. My mother passed away during your trip. She had a peaceful death and I was able to be there to comfort her. But during those few days of her passing, I savored your daily Irish sheep and cow paintings. They reminded me of the most memorable trip I took with my mother, one to Ireland 25 years ago. Remembering with her helped me focus on the happy. And this morning you're helping me take a break from the sad. Thank you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, JoAnn. The passing of our mothers is so primal, yet they will always be with us. I didn't get along with my mom at all, she was an extraordinary woman and every positive memory I can muster, is in my cells and has been for the last 19 years. I'm so glad my whimsical art served the purpose for you that it did and that she has a peaceful death. Thanks so much for sharing this.
You are one of the most creative outrageous women I know where your mind goes is a mystery and a wonder how you’ve given yourself permission to just be bravo
I don’t think it’s bravery, I think it’s a combination of having no boundaries and just not caring what people think. ;) And thank you. You're pretty creative yourself.
Hear hear!
Entrancing and smile-inducing!
Thanks Stephanie, I strive to smile induce.
I went to an Edvard Munch exhibit at SFMA a few years ago. The one and only The Scream was not included in the traveling exhibition but others from the series were. The thing that got me was his death work. Lots of death work.....
He’s a great example of channeling despair into art. There were actually four versions of The Scream. Three are in Norway.
The Scream really speaks to me; it’s my personal motto. I’m thinking about getting a small tattoo of the emoji.
I’m so glad you brought throat coat tea… lovely with a drop of wildflower honey.
Loved this Jill, thank you! I've been wanting to find a place to let loose a deep, primal scream. Stepping into a painting might do it.🤸♂️
worked for me.
I loved reading your imaginative journey into this painting - both a guide and an invitation to contemplate such a journey in my own imagination. And what a splendid idea to bring a color with me. Such clever writing <3
Thank you!
I sooo wish I had read your terrific post earlier! Facilitated an ekphrastic workshop last night and would have loved to incorporate your idea of bringing one small thing into the artwork with you. Next time!
What's an ekphrastic workshop?
Ekphrastic is just a fancy Greek word that means “description.” It’s where you are inspired by some type of art (a painting, a poem, music, etc.) and you respond to it using a different art medium. In my Substack this week, I outline my own process as to how I create ekphrastic poetry.
From now on, whenever I see The Scream painting, I'll be looking for that tea cup.
oh good. ;)