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blogslut

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11. I don't have talent.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 18, 2015, 06:01 PM

Sep 2015

I mean, I am okay at art things. I can draw and paint a bit. I can sculpt a little. I make some nice jewelry on occasion. But I am neither a draftsman nor a visionary. I am a capable amateur.

That is my uncle's doing. When we stayed with him we were not allowed to just watch him work. We were expected to make our own art. He would give us a few supplies from whatever medium he was working in and told to create. He would give us some instruction but only if we asked.

I miss him.

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Family Business: The Glorious Art of the della Robbias [View all] CTyankee Sep 2015 OP

Thank you! I enjoy these beautiful OPs so very much! nt djean111 Sep 2015 #1

thanks. I enjoy putting them together. CTyankee Sep 2015 #2

These are so gorgeous, my dear CTyankee! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2015 #3

thanks. great stuff. I didn't know about the wreath thing until I read an article on it... CTyankee Sep 2015 #4

Gorgeous works. blogslut Sep 2015 #5

street art! CTyankee Sep 2015 #6

Not really. blogslut Sep 2015 #7

that is fitting I think. CTyankee Sep 2015 #8

Whatever strikes me. blogslut Sep 2015 #9

how I wish I had that talent... CTyankee Sep 2015 #10

I don't have talent. blogslut Sep 2015 #11

I was discouraged as a kid from even trying... CTyankee Sep 2015 #12

That is so wrong. blogslut Sep 2015 #13

It kinda "bent" me, tho...It's OK, I kinda like what I am doing now... CTyankee Sep 2015 #14

I adore your Friday posts! blogslut Sep 2015 #15

Thank you! I probably will...I have another essay in mind but need to write it... CTyankee Sep 2015 #16

There are some lovely pieces there. brer cat Sep 2015 #17

I did some research. It was a surprise to me in a way, but really, when you think about it CTyankee Sep 2015 #18

God, these art posts are glorious. Thank you so much. roguevalley Sep 2015 #19

I aim to please! CTyankee Sep 2015 #20

kick for the Saturday morning folk who missed the posting yesterday...you know CTyankee Sep 2015 #21

Thank you!!! My daughter is in Florence studying conservation coffeenap Sep 2015 #22