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Galleries and Exhibitions => Galleries and Exhibitions => Topic started by: MaryAnne Long on December 25, 2014, 05:48:57 AM
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Not sure what category is appropriate for this topic, so I'll put it here.
The local weekly newspaper in Honolulu did a small article on my drawings of bus riders this week.
Wonder if anyone will recognize themselves! Maybe no one will want to sit near me from now on.
aloha
mea
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Very well done Mea, I will sit with you!!!!!!! :1hug:
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Wow, how fun Mea!!! Which paper? I'll have to get a copy
How'd they find out about your bus project?
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Denise,
It's MidWeek, the Windward Islander section only, not the main edition for all of Oahu.
I used to write for this paper and sent one of my postcards to one of my reporter friends. She did the story.
I'll email you my scan of it
aloha
mea
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Congratulations mea :clap: :clap: :clap: :flowers: :flowers:
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I should have some of my NOAA friends on Oahu come look you up for a back of the head portrait Mea! This could work out to be a signature for your art career! Grats! :clap: :clap:
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:clap: :clap: :clap: congrats Mea this is so cool and very exciting ... you've had a great month haven't you!!! ... your first commission and featured in the papers ... woo hoo yup very exciting indeed! :yippee: thanks for sharing!!!
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Where does the line start for your autograph??
Great stuff MEA it must have you fired up and ready to paint.
Merry Christmas
Brian
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Bravo Mea!!!! You're becoming a local celebrity!!
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How exciting Mea !Congratulations!
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Mea, congratulations you artiste!! I agree with Judy..you are on fire lately..goes to show you how important it is to keep at it!! :clap: :congrats:
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Congrratulations Mea, how exciting for you. What a great article, what a great crissy present. People will be asking for autographs when they see you next. :yippee:
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Nice!
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Thank you to all (so many!) who commented on the news article about my drawings of the bus riders. Do note that I do the backs of heads - I'm not a good enough artist (YET!) to do the faces.
It's been a fun way to make the long ride more enjoyable.
Wish you were all here to ride the bus with me!
aloha
mea
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Congrats! Mea. This happening to you put such a smile on my face. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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They look awesome, Mea! Congrats on the article!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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congratulations mea O0
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Mea or should I say MaryAnne, now you are out in the open. I want to congrat you on your drawing appearence in your news paper. This is awsome, i wish you more success in the new year, and for what i have seen in your art you are becomming quite the artiste. :clap: :clap: :clap: :yippee:
Ps i like your nick name.
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Thanks, Danielle. Yes, MaryAnne is my name, but I have grown so fond of my art "alias" that I don't plan on changing it.
Thanks, Jennylynn, Tania, and Jill.
I really appreciate all the congratulatory comments so many of you have sent about this article.
aloha
mea
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I too like your Alias name.
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I knew it would benefit for your art to practice even the back of the head of your bus riders. One thing I am sure: you do not sit in the front row.
And drawing a lot help when come the time to prepare your painting.
Bravo from the north pole or almost.
Josh
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Definitely I'm not sitting in the front row, Josh. More fun to sit far back and catch all the goings-on.
aloha
mea
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:clap: :clap: :clap: Great stuff Mea and I too, am sitting with a huge smile on my face. I think it is hilarious and can imagine you rushing to the back of the bus to get the best seat for your drawings!!! So comical. Anyway, it is fantastic that you are being given recognition for your art. Patricia
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Thanks, Patricia. I am trying to find my niche - not sure it's drawing heads from the back of the bus, though.
aloha
mea
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MAL, what a reputation you going get- "dat lady going paint yo head from da back, so no sit in front her unless you like yo pitcha go in the paypah!"
MaryAnne, so happy with your fame! :cheering: Sure would be interesting to guess what the heads look like in the FRONT, but I don't think you want to sit backwards. :2funny: P.S. Email the Mid-Week story to me, too!
~Liz
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Mahalo, Liz. I have fun doing those heads.
aloha
mea
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Aloha, I took out the extraneous stuff so maybe you can read my comment bettah!
~Liz :)
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:yippee: Yippeee, Mea! I just noticed you've become a famous artist!
:congrats: I love your drawings! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Lillian,
Thanks - I smiled when you said "famous." That happens only when I really SELL some stuff. I'm still mostly at the give away stage.
It's enjoyable - main thing!
aloha
mea
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Hi all,
'famous means when I sell some stuff'... really? Yet, I wonder...
1) isn't van Gogh famous? my guess would be yes
2) didn't he only sold only one painting in his life time? apparently yes, the Red Vineyard at Arles (The Vigne Rouge)
Okay, artists need to put food on the table... I agree.
And to Josh,
How far are you from the North Pole? I am 1500 miles (3200 km). which would require you an approximate 3.2 hours of air travel, considering an average speed of 500 miles/hr.
Saying this I would rather travel a little more then 3.2h, and go to Hawaii or Mexico to escape the snow...
Happy holiday to all and my best wishes for 2015!
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:heeha: Mea.... :congrats: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Val,
Thanks. Gee, I was thinking yesterday - Val must be busy; we've had no messages from her for a few days. Oh, wait, Lloyd was coming to see you, right? Ah, that explains it.
Hope mum is doing well.
aloha
mea
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MAL, what a reputation you going get- "dat lady going paint yo head from da back, so no sit in front her unless you like yo pitcha go in the paypah!"
~Liz
hahaha, too funny Liz! "yea, no sit in front dat lady, she might give you bolohead!"
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DENISE- Yeah, too funny! :2funny:
MARYANNE, What do you think about this:
You must know some of these folks riding regularly to town. Since you're getting good at this, Someone may get a kick if you gave them a signed 'Back of your Head Drawing'. On the other hand, if word got out, you may be swamped with requests for your bus ride art work! ::) :)
-Liz
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Thanks, Liz. Interesting idea.
Quite likely that no one who rides the bus even read the article. Maybe my secret life is safe for now.
aloha
mea
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"...for now..." ;)
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AWESOME Mea - Congratulations!!! You are now in the press!!
Sherri
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Thanks, Sherri.
Liz and Denise - you two go to your rooms - so rascal these days!!!
aloha
mea
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you are the head mistress now ;D
congrats on the article Mea :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
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Thanks, Nolan. I want to be CEO!
Aloha
MAL
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Annie and Robin - you think I'm joking? I'm serious!! Might as well rise right to the top.
aloha
mea
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Literally, lol
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Ah MaryAnne! Congratulations Mea :clap: :clap: I really like the concept of your drawings!
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Thanks, Tony. I hope some day to graduate to doing faces so I can do more than just the backs of heads.
aloha
mea