tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post3844128760388607126..comments2024-02-29T09:33:23.508-08:00Comments on Vicki Lee Johnston - Botanical Art: Anne Marie Evans Workshop ...Vicki Lee Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-24757757838739722922013-12-07T07:53:43.204-08:002013-12-07T07:53:43.204-08:00Thanks Billy - my pleasure. I was fortunate to sp...Thanks Billy - my pleasure. I was fortunate to spend the time with her.Vicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-10992282243669859582013-12-07T07:06:49.952-08:002013-12-07T07:06:49.952-08:00Thanks for sharing this Vicki Anne Marie sounds am...Thanks for sharing this Vicki Anne Marie sounds amazing.www.billyshowell.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04629508736842515846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-70725641615203513862013-08-20T11:01:21.867-07:002013-08-20T11:01:21.867-07:00How on earth did I miss this??? You even mentioned...How on earth did I miss this??? You even mentioned me up there! I must have been in some kind of *period* with no time on the computer (I think tennis arm?). So glad you had a good time (but I knew you would). She is the best of the best. She really opens your eyes, doesn't she? I hope I'll get so lucky one day and find a book too that is affordable enough for me. Or better, that they will finally get to some agreement and will start publishing it again.<br />Well, at least I got to be in her classes ;) Sigrid Frensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654496930319845125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-45455324292723308612012-12-19T06:07:37.258-08:002012-12-19T06:07:37.258-08:00Dear Vicki,
How exciting that you have Anne-Marie...Dear Vicki,<br /><br />How exciting that you have Anne-Marie's book. I'm in Tasmania and would have loved to attend her workshop, but it wasn't possible. Please keep us informed as to whether she does release another book.<br /><br />Ruth<br />ruthbosveld@gmail.combosveldrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115900633554590591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-67729856187975135692012-12-16T07:24:27.369-08:002012-12-16T07:24:27.369-08:00Thank you Grace - it is always worthwhile to liste...Thank you Grace - it is always worthwhile to listen to new perspectives.<br />And yes, very inspiring to be around like minded.<br />Hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather today and are looking forward to a blessed festive season xxVicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-65956610986027152152012-12-16T06:32:11.787-08:002012-12-16T06:32:11.787-08:00I seem to be the only one of your readers who hasn...I seem to be the only one of your readers who hasn't heard of Anne Marie, so it was really interesting to learn a bit about her Vicki and it sounds like it was very worthwhile experience for you. I've mentioned before the respect I have for your painting but it's always good to get a fresh bit of inspiration now and then oui!PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-42300767164760119132012-12-14T00:28:03.199-08:002012-12-14T00:28:03.199-08:00Thank you Manon xThank you Manon xVicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-41813675441026540712012-12-14T00:27:29.717-08:002012-12-14T00:27:29.717-08:00Thanks Jarnie - it was a good experience but I thi...Thanks Jarnie - it was a good experience but I think really it's the practise that makes it all make sense! Happy Christmas to you too xVicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-87911973749877023892012-12-13T23:30:57.914-08:002012-12-13T23:30:57.914-08:00Such a wonderful post Vicki, I re-read it twice ju...Such a wonderful post Vicki, I re-read it twice just to get the insight from your experience. Anne Marie sounds like a wonderful teacher, you must have got so much out of it. As for the needlework, I knit and sew on trains, on long car journeys and find it relaxing after a days painting. Happy Christmas. Jarnie Godwin https://www.blogger.com/profile/02232816902329798635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-87963846035208959302012-12-07T07:07:23.506-08:002012-12-07T07:07:23.506-08:00Thank you Denise - each workshop has been differen...Thank you Denise - each workshop has been different for me also - and you gather a bit from each teacher I think. I will keep a look out for the book, thanks so much.Vicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-8515085794412546452012-12-06T21:35:48.283-08:002012-12-06T21:35:48.283-08:00Your posts are always greatly interesting Vicki - ...Your posts are always greatly interesting Vicki - many thanks. It's great to have a "window" into your botanical art class - I've attended two and found them to be very different experiences... The point Anne Marie makes about showing the viewer something they have never seen before, reminded me of a similar idea covered in the wonderful "Drawing on the Right Hand Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards. If you haven't read this book I heartily recommend it. :)Hederahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09647048601165551808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-53677497919919598422012-12-06T20:28:46.187-08:002012-12-06T20:28:46.187-08:00Thanks Elisabeth - the only thing I would say is t...Thanks Elisabeth - the only thing I would say is that I prefer visual demonstrations - although Anne Marie covers this - she does not draw or paint as such as a demo so you have to grasp the concept. Jenny Phillips is a fabulous teacher because you watch her paint and the penny drops quickly, for me anyway.<br />Yes about the noise in the room - I don't like it - especially when the class costs a lot and you want to listen to the teacher, not the students.Vicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-19060823719137093542012-12-06T20:27:00.324-08:002012-12-06T20:27:00.324-08:00Thanks Jess - funny you should say that - Anne Mar...Thanks Jess - funny you should say that - Anne Marie spent her break watching a fellow artist and her needlework ... they seem to go hand in hand somehow. I also did a lot of applique and quilting back in the day ... I hope to meet up with her in LondonVicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-92035228521254741032012-12-06T20:25:42.395-08:002012-12-06T20:25:42.395-08:00Thanks Janene - it was valuable although the techn...Thanks Janene - it was valuable although the technique takes some mental effort rather than instinctive - I am not sure I fully grasp it just yet but it will certainly help in the future.Vicki Lee Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409588969370991946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-58479325914190919272012-12-06T18:46:50.709-08:002012-12-06T18:46:50.709-08:00I took a class with her a few years ago and learne...I took a class with her a few years ago and learned more than in all my other courses. I really appreciated having a quiet room to work in. Often the yammering drives me nuts in these classes. Why do people do that? I do hope she writes another book!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627772096483104687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-32760060718393827252012-12-06T13:05:25.508-08:002012-12-06T13:05:25.508-08:00Fab post Vicki - I met Ann-Marie on a train once. ...Fab post Vicki - I met Ann-Marie on a train once. It was before I had committed to botanical art 100% - just before the plunge really. We hardly spoke but I knew who she was instantly. She was sat on another table with some american artists who were knitting. I think they were on their way to the South West. I remember they remarked on my sewing (as that's what I do on trains) and I though how funny. Maybe sewing/knitting activities are something that botanical artists do on trains?!! LOL! Anyway - I am so very happy that you met Ann-Marie. She is frequently in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery and she always comments on the fact that hardly any of the artists in there paint greens properly. The words of a true critic! Inky Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790360372622501431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-75550258299211227602012-12-06T07:57:42.123-08:002012-12-06T07:57:42.123-08:00Sounds like a marvelous workshop! I am glad that ...Sounds like a marvelous workshop! I am glad that you got to participate in it. I would imagine that the hands-on learning and in-person demonstration would be invaluable at this point, plus you get to apply what you learned immediately.Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524256338602386374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422540183514440215.post-11910914037328833922012-12-06T04:20:11.502-08:002012-12-06T04:20:11.502-08:00I wish i could have been there with you. You descr...I wish i could have been there with you. You described very well your seminar and gave me the ''taste'' to assist to one of her workshops.<br />xxManonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574683732063784993noreply@blogger.com