tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post7517045203773537145..comments2024-03-18T19:01:51.137-07:00Comments on Hopalong Hollow Gazette: Art and Decisions....Decisionsjerilandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-38158092158185619102015-03-19T06:07:54.867-07:002015-03-19T06:07:54.867-07:00Jeri,
This is such a great post…topic…as this HAS ...Jeri,<br />This is such a great post…topic…as this HAS to be the hardest job of all! What comes first…how much time…distractions…income..yes, that word that has to be taken into consideration. Thank you for relaying your process. Once again, you are the mentor extraordinaire. <br />Many thanks, dear kindred sister!Christie Jones Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673858402457921172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-5441199496590231462015-02-18T18:22:36.364-08:002015-02-18T18:22:36.364-08:00This was a really wonderful post. I love the world...This was a really wonderful post. I love the world you create there in the hollow.Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-8172892902574641872015-02-10T18:22:08.194-08:002015-02-10T18:22:08.194-08:00Dear Jeri - thank you so much for sharing how you ...Dear Jeri - thank you so much for sharing how you decide what and when to work on something. Your talent always inspires me and I realize that there is so much time needed to just focus and work. You do it so well friend. I don't make my living with art...perhaps someday. For sure I would like to follow your example of discipline - it certainly shows in all you do. HugsDebbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-16398199489516540682015-02-09T20:10:07.164-08:002015-02-09T20:10:07.164-08:00Thanks Irina, You haven't posted in ages so I ...Thanks Irina, You haven't posted in ages so I am glad to see you here. It will be a long time before a new book is finished, i am having too much fun with the critters. See you soon I hope!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-83105127616402600572015-02-08T17:35:19.731-08:002015-02-08T17:35:19.731-08:00Hello dear Jeri! Oh, I am loving your new header.....Hello dear Jeri! Oh, I am loving your new header....gorgeous, as is everything you create. A new book, you say? Yes please! :)<br />Your darling critters...how can people not fall in love with them? Wishing you much success at the fiber show!<br />You are extraordinary.<br />A very happy week to you! <br />Love and blessings, <br />~ Irina ♡Palomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-38679635927681421562015-02-06T12:45:49.726-08:002015-02-06T12:45:49.726-08:00 Thanks Sandra, I will try! Thanks Sandra, I will try!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-9775038442062916682015-02-06T09:47:00.510-08:002015-02-06T09:47:00.510-08:00This is my first time on your blog. To say the LEA...This is my first time on your blog. To say the LEAST I am blown away by all that you do!!! so much talent! Keep making beautiful special things for the world! :)sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816827145226868471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-37664894413015450202015-02-03T08:35:18.581-08:002015-02-03T08:35:18.581-08:00Gosh Jeri, you are so productive and so talented! ...Gosh Jeri, you are so productive and so talented! I don't know which I like best, everything you do is magic.Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-84890906678815609602015-02-02T17:44:16.097-08:002015-02-02T17:44:16.097-08:00Donna, Believe me, I've had my share of ideas...Donna, Believe me, I've had my share of ideas that went NOWHERE, In fact, I have much art hanging around my studio that just didn't pan out. But, since I only make things I like, I don't mind keeping the stuff in my studio.<br /> Sorry about your blog, darn!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-9487477767533961452015-02-02T17:40:07.792-08:002015-02-02T17:40:07.792-08:00Now why didn't I think of that! That little bi...Now why didn't I think of that! That little bird is darling.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-40797139191509899282015-02-02T10:13:46.579-08:002015-02-02T10:13:46.579-08:00Here's a question for you my dear Jeri. What ...Here's a question for you my dear Jeri. What doesn't sell or make use of your time that you create? I bet on nothing. Everything is exquisite. I love that you are so dedicated and have it planned out to how much time to spend etc. No wonder you are so successful. I'm waiting for a PBS special on you. By the way, my blog is still effed and I am starting to think it will never get back to normal. Almost all of January has been a nightmare trying to do something to get it back, so I now know for sure it is blogger/Google, not me or my computer.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-58501484928580233842015-02-02T04:46:16.041-08:002015-02-02T04:46:16.041-08:00Geri-You will giggle when I tell you how I made m...Geri-You will giggle when I tell you how I made my bird's beak. I was all set to whittle one out of my birch stick-then I thought-why not try sharpening it in the pencil sharpener?! And it worked like a charm! I used about a quarter inch stick and sharpened leaving a bit of the bark still showing. Hint-if you do this, it's way easier to turn a longer stick in the sharpener, then snip off the length you want for the beak after sharpening it.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982370018359352543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-754783371303434592015-02-01T17:50:48.081-08:002015-02-01T17:50:48.081-08:00Jeri, Wow! This post struck me with visual awe!! E...Jeri, Wow! This post struck me with visual awe!! Everything is "Hollow" connected and just beauty-beauty-beauty to the eye!! Gosh you sure manage to keep a flow of creativity constant!!! And it is all JOY!!!<br /> I just kept scrolling up and down and looking and admiring and admiring!!! :-) <br /> Many many Blessings and Joy,love and warmth, Linnie LouThe BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589576036037068551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-50456697016144403482015-02-01T12:15:35.872-08:002015-02-01T12:15:35.872-08:00Oh I understand what you mean.l feel as if Illustr...Oh I understand what you mean.l feel as if Illustration is my full-time job and everything else my part time job... and that on top of doing around 20 shows per year. It really can be a lot of work, as I am sure you know!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-48281701987367326212015-02-01T11:30:31.738-08:002015-02-01T11:30:31.738-08:00Nice reading the insights on how you decide on wor...Nice reading the insights on how you decide on work. For me I feel like I have two full time jobs. One the weaving and the other the soft sculpture. I have never been able to pick just one so I do both. Usually I weave when my stock is getting low but with the soft sculpture I follow my heart. <br />I love your stuffed critters and I know they will do well! Shuttle, Hook and Needlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517847815117237321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-4501227053701270942015-02-01T08:48:34.130-08:002015-02-01T08:48:34.130-08:00Susanne, thanks for your visit. I don't think ...Susanne, thanks for your visit. I don't think I have the skills to make a marionette, it's pretty complicated. But you never know.....jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-6193035631873246922015-02-01T08:39:05.372-08:002015-02-01T08:39:05.372-08:00You are a great artist Jeri, with nimble fingers. ...You are a great artist Jeri, with nimble fingers. I love your artwork. I know your fears and author illustrator...it is not always easy, but what a wonderful job !<br />HugsNathanaëllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395561133776782753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-32742238238307619262015-01-31T21:42:06.662-08:002015-01-31T21:42:06.662-08:00Jerri,
Came over from my friend Linnie's blog....Jerri,<br />Came over from my friend Linnie's blog. I just love your illustrations, so beautiful. Your handmade critters are incredible! Have you ever thought of making marionettes, like Tasha Tudor and Marjorie Tudor? Those creations of yours would be perfect. Your a very gifted artist and I shall enjoy many more visits to your enchanted world.<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016058828515830560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-89068018958142089512015-01-31T20:20:46.757-08:002015-01-31T20:20:46.757-08:00Oh how I wish I could come sit with you in your bo...Oh how I wish I could come sit with you in your booth. Let me know how it went.<br />I just love them all.. I have to say, their little faces are as sweet as can be.<br />So they will be on your website, I assume.. I just checked, no buns yet.. But one day soon, I hope... Can't wait to see.<br />love ya!Angelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-13164850233145566222015-01-31T16:24:38.600-08:002015-01-31T16:24:38.600-08:00Jeri, thank you for taking the time to prepare thi...Jeri, thank you for taking the time to prepare this post. I found all the information very interesting, and helpful. I think that lots of the rest of us might learn a lot from your experience and advice.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-34061551631341186192015-01-31T14:51:58.136-08:002015-01-31T14:51:58.136-08:00Interesting! I'm not surprised to hear that e...Interesting! I'm not surprised to hear that enthusiasm is one of your touchstones. That passion and excitement is why Art happens! <br /><br />Your critters are gonna get snatched up as fast as you can make them, as our comments make clear. Love them!pogoniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446029045815991673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-61227745379922975282015-01-31T13:31:18.951-08:002015-01-31T13:31:18.951-08:00You know you've hit on a great post idea when ...You know you've hit on a great post idea when your reader (me) reads all the comments, too! I love reading about your process and gleaning ideas for myself--like tying all your creative endeavors together with the common thread of Hopalong Hollow. This must be how you can manage your time so well--if it doesn't fit into your world of Hopalong Hollow you aren't tempted to give it any of your precious time. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-50255697553729522122015-01-31T10:34:22.876-08:002015-01-31T10:34:22.876-08:00Vic, I thank you for giving me the idea. Oh, I DO ...Vic, I thank you for giving me the idea. Oh, I DO make a lot of lists as well, I also keep little notebooks on each subject full of ideas and sketches. I am a love of lists!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-32608968846669817782015-01-31T10:32:30.503-08:002015-01-31T10:32:30.503-08:00Anita, You will find the journey of creating your ...Anita, You will find the journey of creating your book one of the greatest pleasures and it will be marvelous!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-43130178932398285902015-01-31T09:53:06.537-08:002015-01-31T09:53:06.537-08:00I loved this post-loved seeing your beautiful work...I loved this post-loved seeing your beautiful work, and reading about the process and all the thought behind it. I don't think you need to wonder about your critters selling-they are incredibly beautiful, Geri. I am just stunned by your talent. It is so good to know you are still down to earth and love holding a goose! :)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982370018359352543noreply@blogger.com