tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post1086869696419348891..comments2024-02-12T12:57:42.772-08:00Comments on Art by Crystal Cook: Crash and Burn - and finished portraitCrystal Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-8272145585287335582017-09-09T21:25:18.378-07:002017-09-09T21:25:18.378-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.harada57https://www.blogger.com/profile/06015023155124017905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-8653066908649205542016-02-24T20:54:01.762-08:002016-02-24T20:54:01.762-08:00Crystal, gorgeous painting. It really glows. Tha...Crystal, gorgeous painting. It really glows. Thanks for being honest about painting. Liana Yarckinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688844453000067865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-37604099700700717882016-02-24T20:52:12.441-08:002016-02-24T20:52:12.441-08:00This is why I haven't been really in the blog ...This is why I haven't been really in the blog world! It's 2016 and 2015 I was so slammed with work. It is a great problem to have, but, like both of you, I am burnt out. I haven't painted what I want to paint in so long. We all need to paint on our own so we can grow in our painting journey. I am so glad to read these posts. Even if it is 2 years later!!!!Liana Yarckinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688844453000067865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-45761301985551346752014-09-01T09:19:32.111-07:002014-09-01T09:19:32.111-07:00Oh my gosh! This is so beautiful. Love the lightin...Oh my gosh! This is so beautiful. Love the lighting in this piece!SamDoumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209009752505238086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-35668812692590891222014-05-25T08:45:00.071-07:002014-05-25T08:45:00.071-07:00BEAUTIFUL EYES!BEAUTIFUL EYES!Sue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-43868357587779058832014-02-12T02:30:07.809-08:002014-02-12T02:30:07.809-08:00This is a really excellent portrait. Kind regards ...This is a really excellent portrait. Kind regards Brianbrianlarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818276184798325497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-22125624788861100972014-01-28T15:07:44.415-08:002014-01-28T15:07:44.415-08:00Lovely!Lovely!Catharina Engberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954431421201427239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-8730493682967803422014-01-23T13:36:50.660-08:002014-01-23T13:36:50.660-08:00You really have great talent for painting young pe...You really have great talent for painting young people Crystal, the expressions you come up with are incredible! This one has quite a few cool colours in it but works so well.<br />I have put on my website that I am open to commissions, but have been messed about by time-wasters so now I don't want them before I've even done one! I'm happy to keep selling the odd painting that I've enjoyed doing on my own terms now.<br />Goods luck in the new house and New Year._Frankb10https://www.blogger.com/profile/18151551321981740679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-57610920489763053522014-01-17T13:20:47.859-08:002014-01-17T13:20:47.859-08:00Glad you're taking care of yourself. Sometimes...Glad you're taking care of yourself. Sometimes being creative is an exhausting process and recharging is necessary. BTW, you painting is so incredibly lovely :)Michaele Razihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776334691589067620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-49559420833845456792014-01-09T05:16:57.725-08:002014-01-09T05:16:57.725-08:00I know how you feel Crystal... I don't enjoy c...I know how you feel Crystal... I don't enjoy commissions at all and prefer not to do them. I like to paint what I fancy at the time rather than what I have been asked to. I think you are right to say no to commissions for a while and go back to painting as you please and putting those paintings up for sale. And we are all still here! I hope 2014 is a wonderful year for you and you begin to enjoy painting again! I am waiting for the right Crystal Cook Still Life painting to pop up for sale some time :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-16011709744746798032013-12-31T06:06:24.879-08:002013-12-31T06:06:24.879-08:00Life has so got in the way of blogging for me too,...Life has so got in the way of blogging for me too, Crystal.<br /><br />A Very Happy and Successful New Year ... may The Art Force Be with You!!<br />Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-42786131939135754162013-12-30T06:53:09.050-08:002013-12-30T06:53:09.050-08:00Glad you are finding your joy in the art again, an...Glad you are finding your joy in the art again, and I agree that burnout is something awful. Your little creatures are excellent! I'm so glad they're taking off for you!Kyra Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079675297202008697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-33164848470099549782013-12-29T08:25:21.812-08:002013-12-29T08:25:21.812-08:00Indeed I have missed your work a lot lately. Its a...Indeed I have missed your work a lot lately. Its always a wonderful source of inspiration. All great artists have stopped taking commissions at some point of time in their career, so this is definitely a sign that you are graduating onto the next level. I think the wait for your new work will be all the more worthwhile for me and other fans of yours as it wont be work done with a deadline. Wishing you the very best for the new year and hope you had a fabulous Christmas!<br />VinayakVinayak Deshmukhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338897572047749402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-37191962029895452442013-12-27T09:18:45.148-08:002013-12-27T09:18:45.148-08:00I've missed you and your work, Crystal... Thi...I've missed you and your work, Crystal... This portrait is AMAZING!!! as always, your paintings are beautiful.<br />I can only imagine how busy you are but hope to see more and more paintings from you in the New Year!!...hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-11543310456085057912013-12-26T19:42:40.252-08:002013-12-26T19:42:40.252-08:00Hi Crystal,
It's so good to see you here again...Hi Crystal,<br />It's so good to see you here again!!! I hope all the chaos of moving is over - sounds like it was utter madness.<br />I completely understand what you were going through with painting. I was feeling a similar pressure being at the gallery. I quit five days ago, and as soon as I made the decision, I felt a huge dark weight being lifted away. I am playing with subjects that I love, not ones that I hope someone will buy, and I am so much happier and creative. I wish you all the very best in the New Year, love and happiness, peace and a tad of prosperity, too, and much creative joy.<br />HUGS to you,<br />Kathryn Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-33076609278430672242013-12-26T13:59:08.497-08:002013-12-26T13:59:08.497-08:00It's great to hear from you Crystal, I don'...It's great to hear from you Crystal, I don't envy you the work of moving and moving again but doesn't it feel good now that it's done? :) Great news that you've found something creative to do while you let all the stress of painting go, I'll miss your paintings but lady, I've just went to your facebook page and those little things are treuly adorable! Creatures of cuteness indeed, nothing will stop you ever girl!Teresa Palomar Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923138524590902050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-45582436987896119802013-12-25T08:45:29.188-08:002013-12-25T08:45:29.188-08:00Wishing you a wonderful creative 2014 - whichever ...Wishing you a wonderful creative 2014 - whichever form you want it in ! Meera Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578893085543656099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-38367765042622922102013-12-24T15:29:29.390-08:002013-12-24T15:29:29.390-08:00Merry Christmas Crystal! And follow your muse, it...Merry Christmas Crystal! And follow your muse, it is the best way to keep the fire going!eLIZabeth Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853872667353264839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-55426333627239703132013-12-24T10:39:47.645-08:002013-12-24T10:39:47.645-08:00Crystal, it is so good to see your post! We have m...Crystal, it is so good to see your post! We have missed you. Congratulations on your new home and new line. I think it's awesome that you promised yourself that you will only paint when you really, really want to. :) Commissions are tough. They can drain the creative juices right out of you, especially portraits. Restrictions and concerns about how the piece is turning out can block creative joy in the process. I am glad you feel inspired and have found a new medium for your strong unique voice. I love this portrait and your post. All the Best to You and Your Family Now During the Holidays and All through The New Year too!! xo SandySandy Sandy Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609864061349114730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-21713945575629263252013-12-24T07:48:43.011-08:002013-12-24T07:48:43.011-08:00So glad you have chosen to come back. You know wa...So glad you have chosen to come back. You know was wondering about you. I hope you got the email I sent. Just wanted to let you know you were thought about and missed. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & blessed New Year. Carol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-91291082283960953322013-12-24T06:41:56.947-08:002013-12-24T06:41:56.947-08:00a very happy christmas to you and your family crys...a very happy christmas to you and your family crystal glad .and wishing you a very creative 2014 . JANE MINTERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753128396478756721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-5848859692150430692013-12-24T06:41:31.109-08:002013-12-24T06:41:31.109-08:00me again! just got back from sharing some quality ...me again! just got back from sharing some quality time with your little dudes!! WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!!! it's easy to see why they are selling out! i've always wanted to work with clay, you are such an inspiration!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-43614736574282006952013-12-24T06:39:02.999-08:002013-12-24T06:39:02.999-08:00amazing work as always! glad to see you back and c...amazing work as always! glad to see you back and congratulations on both the new house and new career direction! have the happiest of holidays and best of luck with the creatures in the New Year!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-62653850128542154002013-12-24T06:19:57.937-08:002013-12-24T06:19:57.937-08:00Okay. That explains why you have been so long... F...Okay. That explains why you have been so long... First of all a Big Congratulation for moving into new house. Its must be exciting I am sure. Hope to see you post regularly now. We have missed you. Merrrrrrrrrrry Chrrrrrrristmas..Prabalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703772124348402439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-52761176369102601492013-12-23T23:15:31.149-08:002013-12-23T23:15:31.149-08:00Beautiful portrait...we moved too and getting sett...Beautiful portrait...we moved too and getting settled has taken so much energy and hard to get back into painting. Merry Christmas and enjoy the new house.Susan Lileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14406571118819598593noreply@blogger.com