tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post456493692405633566..comments2024-03-18T19:01:51.137-07:00Comments on Hopalong Hollow Gazette: Shifting gears in Artjerilandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-12441430411423339772017-04-06T15:49:49.567-07:002017-04-06T15:49:49.567-07:00Hi Dee Dee, you are in North Carolina, right? I wi...Hi Dee Dee, you are in North Carolina, right? I will be doing the Dogwood festival in Knoxville, TN at the end of this month and in Mid May I will be in Crozet, Va. You can also visit us here on the farm.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-46289503343836435042017-04-03T19:39:00.727-07:002017-04-03T19:39:00.727-07:00Do you have a schedule of the spring/summer shows ...Do you have a schedule of the spring/summer shows you will be attending?I must have one of your wonderful bears.I have two of your paper gardens and they are among my most treasured items.I did hike along side a grizzly last summer in Montana.I support Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend.I admire your talent and am amazed at the detail and scope of your art.DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493981266748232139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-18773725406612457892017-03-28T18:49:45.636-07:002017-03-28T18:49:45.636-07:00APPLES! So very glad that you commented. I love do...APPLES! So very glad that you commented. I love doing sculpture in wool, it is so much cleaner than clay,(which I have done in the past. I do agree that I have a busy imagination, it really keeps me interested in the project.Indeed, a bit of my spirit does go into each little creature, sometimes they are difficult to part with.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-73411941082590745462017-03-27T18:39:27.851-07:002017-03-27T18:39:27.851-07:00I am a very infrequent commenter, but follow your ...I am a very infrequent commenter, but follow your blog. Your sculpture is amazing! I just have to comment not only your lovely creations, but as much about your excellent craftsmanship and your amazing imagination! I think a bit of your spirit goes into each of your darlings. Thank you for sharing the process.appleshttp://googlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-56777500471216942422017-03-20T09:08:08.347-07:002017-03-20T09:08:08.347-07:00Coraleen, How flattering for you to say so, thank ...Coraleen, How flattering for you to say so, thank you. I don't really take credit for any talent I may have, that's just fortunate for me, but I do take credit for working hard at whatever I undertake, whatever that may be.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-57085157237592259232017-03-19T17:05:42.108-07:002017-03-19T17:05:42.108-07:00I have been coming to your website for about a yea...I have been coming to your website for about a year and each time I open your blog or visit your art I am totally amazed that you have such talent. You truly are a gifted artist. I don't know how you do it, but your art is fantastic. Thank you for sharing yourself and your art. CoraleenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254634172371855604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-40040382185617782822017-03-19T07:55:54.905-07:002017-03-19T07:55:54.905-07:00Dear dear Mary, so good to see you here! I can'...Dear dear Mary, so good to see you here! I can't stop smiling when a new face appears under my felting needles, it's like making another little friend.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-52035078441496284242017-03-18T12:29:32.715-07:002017-03-18T12:29:32.715-07:00Oh Jeri dear ~
The Lord has certainly blessed you...Oh Jeri dear ~<br /><br />The Lord has certainly blessed you with a golden heart and golden hands... Just love your little critters and the vision that created them....<br />Heritage Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815336926966002348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-63473055408458968982017-03-13T16:29:10.043-07:002017-03-13T16:29:10.043-07:00Jessi, Bears are just too much fun! I may just hav...Jessi, Bears are just too much fun! I may just have to make a huge one and a wee one just for the heck of it.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-11847451465371498832017-03-13T16:27:31.638-07:002017-03-13T16:27:31.638-07:00Deborah, you are always one of the nicest people, ...Deborah, you are always one of the nicest people, I must say. I know you are busy painting nature and enjoying the prospect of garden and dogs this Spring.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-19724364739274198452017-03-13T16:25:24.927-07:002017-03-13T16:25:24.927-07:00You know, I think a few of them could easily becom...You know, I think a few of them could easily become badgers!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-15079094257044334872017-03-13T14:40:59.108-07:002017-03-13T14:40:59.108-07:00Wait! I see a badger in there! Wait! I see a badger in there! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-54554668082484115552017-03-13T11:28:41.295-07:002017-03-13T11:28:41.295-07:00Dear Jeri - whether you are making adorable bears ...Dear Jeri - whether you are making adorable bears and foxes or mice or painting lovely birds in the garden your talent and hard work is such an inspiration. It is always a delight to visit you in your studio/home/garden. Please have a great week and I hope your show in April does well. Sure it will. Hugs!Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-63587917655253030002017-03-13T08:52:16.145-07:002017-03-13T08:52:16.145-07:00I just love all your bears!!! You are so super tal...I just love all your bears!!! You are so super talented!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful Art:)<br /><a href="http://www.veterinarianelkinspark.com/" rel="nofollow">Jessi</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250806187139531229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-5015104679374783682017-03-13T08:43:08.482-07:002017-03-13T08:43:08.482-07:00Thanks Henny Penny, It is so funny that none of t...Thanks Henny Penny, It is so funny that none of the bear look alike, even though I use the same process as I needle felt each one! I am very fond of mice as well, I make a lot of them and a mouse is the character in my new set of books, in the works. jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-19538117614470967232017-03-13T03:15:16.110-07:002017-03-13T03:15:16.110-07:00I don't know how you do it! The bears look ali...I don't know how you do it! The bears look alive and all are different. I love the fox too. To me, there is nothing cuter than a mouse. I worry about little mice all the time and believe me, if I get the chance, I will rescue one in a minute...like I did last summer. You do such beautiful work!Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-8196671045774451762017-03-12T14:40:22.949-07:002017-03-12T14:40:22.949-07:00Well Penny, You got me started on all this stuff! ...Well Penny, You got me started on all this stuff! I like the walking stick idea, I agree and will find a nice one for the fox. I'm far from a master, but I do have a knack for it in a way. Show's don't start till April. I hope I finish everything in time.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-31943882751523408792017-03-12T14:37:33.357-07:002017-03-12T14:37:33.357-07:00Rainy, Same Happy to you! I am loving your roses, ...Rainy, Same Happy to you! I am loving your roses, they are always so perfect.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-81924691876197037282017-03-12T14:36:28.590-07:002017-03-12T14:36:28.590-07:00Anita, My husband was at a loss when I asked him w...Anita, My husband was at a loss when I asked him which he liked best.. they are all so different. I DO have my favorite though.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-30853425774352613182017-03-12T14:35:03.774-07:002017-03-12T14:35:03.774-07:00Donna, yeah, it's just a start. geez, I have a...Donna, yeah, it's just a start. geez, I have a pile of work here in front of me.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-50327144461132438972017-03-12T14:34:16.308-07:002017-03-12T14:34:16.308-07:00May, He does look a bit anxious doesn't he?!May, He does look a bit anxious doesn't he?!<br />jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-82398493430786790762017-03-12T14:32:48.373-07:002017-03-12T14:32:48.373-07:00Cathy, it is true that you have to have a strong w...Cathy, it is true that you have to have a strong work ethic and persistence to survive in the art world. And you have to stay fresh and 2 steps ahead in your ideas. You and I grew up in a generation of hard workers, I think it really helped.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-12937598868215708722017-03-12T14:30:04.780-07:002017-03-12T14:30:04.780-07:00CHIP! I agree, I love the fox, even though she onc...CHIP! I agree, I love the fox, even though she once decimated my chicken family... we got 2 Great Pryenees and now the fox family shops for dinner elsewhere.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-26889137973896738492017-03-12T14:28:04.330-07:002017-03-12T14:28:04.330-07:00Diane, I will need to make quite a few bee skeps f...Diane, I will need to make quite a few bee skeps for these bear-folk.. their a hungry lot.<br /> Naughty little mousie! I once found an entire mouse family in a box of Christmas ornaments, wee wee baby mice and mama. I wrote a story about it and hope to illustrate it in the next couple of years.<br /> Glad you got the seeds, I hope your Zinnia patch grows look as well as mine did!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-32109085885049417792017-03-12T14:24:46.197-07:002017-03-12T14:24:46.197-07:00Vic, I often wonder what a vacation would feel lik...Vic, I often wonder what a vacation would feel like...jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.com