tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post8092414570912661759..comments2023-12-28T13:11:06.666+00:00Comments on Pics and Poems: A Transformative MomentDave Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-65212816832540137122009-08-29T03:04:32.435+01:002009-08-29T03:04:32.435+01:00My response to your thoughts here:
A Transformati...My response to your thoughts here:<br /><br /><a href="http://artdurkee.blogspot.com/2009/08/transformative-moment.html" rel="nofollow">A Transformative Moment</a>Art Durkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463180236975988432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-30724514150485470822009-08-23T14:48:58.150+01:002009-08-23T14:48:58.150+01:00I have only just recently got interested in comic...I have only just recently got interested in comic book art. I don't remember anything noteworthy from my childhood. I recall having Radio Fun and Film Fun, and at an early age (I think, though no idea how early) taking myself to the newsagent, stopping them both and ordering Punch instead.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-26511637080312641982009-08-23T14:36:19.507+01:002009-08-23T14:36:19.507+01:00The first art to have an effect on me was comic bo...The first art to have an effect on me was comic book art. I had no idea when I was buying the stuff in the sixties that I was looking at work by the great <a href="http://www.pigdogproductions.com/jack%20kirby.html" rel="nofollow">Jack Kirby</a>, but I knew it was different from the other stuff. Kirby was at his peak then, doing four, possibly five, titles a month, I can still see individual panels in my head from then. It wasn't until the eighties that I took an interest in comics again and by then we had a whole batch of new artists who took the comics to a whole other level but the one who stood out for me was Bill Sienkiewicz; his <a href="http://www.billsienkiewiczart.com/gallery.asp?sc=BSCV1&page=0" rel="nofollow">covers</a> especially were astounding. As for my love of painting, that kinda crept up on me. There was no aha moment I'm afraid.<br /><br>Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-13242053960659570112009-08-22T11:55:59.594+01:002009-08-22T11:55:59.594+01:00Mariana
Speaking poetry I had a similar experienc...<b>Mariana </b><br />Speaking poetry I had a similar experience to you, but through the writings of Ezra Pound. You are right, we all have bits in common.<br />Regards.<br /><br /><b>Crafty Green Poet </b><br />In some cases the ripples seem to get bigger as you age.<br /><br /><b>Tommaso </b><br />Thanks for that. I wish you success with your competitions.<br /><br /><b>Lakeviewer </b><br />It certainly can be - but deceiving at times maybe!Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-33531999877373510572009-08-21T18:42:51.440+01:002009-08-21T18:42:51.440+01:00You have allowed yourself a bit of reverie that ex...You have allowed yourself a bit of reverie that exposed your early influences. What a revealing thing memory is!Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-85356352933123822822009-08-21T15:45:48.130+01:002009-08-21T15:45:48.130+01:00Dear Dave, thank you for your comment on my poem a...Dear Dave, thank you for your comment on my poem and the competition. I think I will certainly treasure your advice.<br /><br />I enjoyed this latest post of yours, in particular your experience encountering Blake, the expression "poetry and painting locked in each other's arms" fits perfectly.Tommaso Gervasuttihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137499390434949734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-18432016387824624992009-08-21T13:50:14.771+01:002009-08-21T13:50:14.771+01:00I think its interesting how these kinds of moments...I think its interesting how these kinds of moments can stay with you as you get older, and particularly how the atmosphere of an artwork can linger for years.Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-82641312407838569892009-08-21T11:29:03.139+01:002009-08-21T11:29:03.139+01:00hi dave,
Intersting story you told, at some point ...hi dave,<br />Intersting story you told, at some point of course I felt identified, I think we all have things in commons.<br />The part It interested me the most was when you discovered those famous artists like blake, that opened your world. <br />For me it was poe and his poetry, he made me felt In a way I did not knew it could happen in me, a funny think about that is that he is the reason why I learned english, I wanted to read his poetry without loosing any aspect of it, and gladly I did, and now I have this extra skill.<br />The other two where, let me think, well in painting francis bacon was the one that also changed and inspired me in many ways. And they I am in between too the dadaist movement, for their revolutionary thoughts, and how they rebeliously showed to the world that things where not what they thought. The last one is artificial intelligence, but that is too long for this post.<br /><br />Hope you like that I share my experiences with yours.<br />Take care MMariana Sofferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351209522681966230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-39536494321166152672009-08-21T09:13:04.758+01:002009-08-21T09:13:04.758+01:00Jeanne
Thanks for that. I can so easily see that h...<b>Jeanne</b><br />Thanks for that. I can so easily see that happening. I do know the Monet, though unfortunately only from reproductions. Art does sneak upon you and take you unawares.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-66732693815169116292009-08-20T23:37:12.170+01:002009-08-20T23:37:12.170+01:00When I was 12, my aunt and uncle took me to visit ...When I was 12, my aunt and uncle took me to visit the National Gallery in Washington, DC. As it happened, there was a Da Vinci on special display, but that's not what stuck with me. I was gob smacked, in your words, by Monet's Cathedrale de Rouen.<br /><br />I remember feeling like I was actually drinking through my eyes....Jeanne Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-78178701663984610022009-08-20T18:29:58.411+01:002009-08-20T18:29:58.411+01:00readingsully2
I shall catch up anon.
Bonnie
We...<b>readingsully2 </b><br />I shall catch up anon.<br /><br /><b>Bonnie </b><br />Welcome to my blog and very many tanks for stopping by to comment.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-11095565722208482782009-08-20T16:02:02.712+01:002009-08-20T16:02:02.712+01:00How true! When one has the transcendant experienc...How true! When one has the transcendant experience that poetry and art bring - they surpass by far what mere doctrine and belief can bring.<br /><br />I loved the brief glimpse into your childhood and while it was a sad thing for you to be so sick - the time alone was clearly a gift in terms of being able to explore your talents and inclinations.<br /><br />Thank you.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-28753420148610434252009-08-20T15:51:55.867+01:002009-08-20T15:51:55.867+01:00Thanks for dropping by my blog, Dave. You missed ...Thanks for dropping by my blog, Dave. You missed two poems I have done. I was sure you would hit those.:)readingsully2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07786787369521778515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-58394507681212935092009-08-20T14:32:37.036+01:002009-08-20T14:32:37.036+01:00Linda
Yes, it's amazing sometimes, seeing a w...<b>Linda </b><br />Yes, it's amazing sometimes, seeing a work up close and personal after knowing it only from illustrations.<br /><br /><b>steven </b><br />Blake seems to have ways of getting under the radar and under the skin that other artists can only dream about. Thanks for that.<br /><br /><b>Sid </b><br />Welcome. I suppose I was lucky, discovering the viuals and the textual stuff together. Appreciating the written in isolation from the images does seem to cause difficulties.<br /><br /><b>Titus </b><br />And thanks for that.<br /><br /><b>Madame deFarge </b><br />I've heard good things about them before. Must try to go one day.<br /><br /><b>Eryl </b><br />I am agreat fan of Benn Nicholson. That, too, came about from visiting The Tate, though much later.<br /><br /><b>Friko </b><br />You're right about that, I think. This, of course, as more tan amoment (I interpreted that very loosely), more like a whole morning. Alos, it did not change thing irrevocably, like a conversion, but it did impart an impetus, gave a push in a certain direction.<br /><br /><b>Kathryn </b><br />Welcome to my blog and my thanks for taking the time out to comment. Much appreciated.<br /><br /><b>San </b><br />Many thanks for that. N ot sure about "like the blog", but agree with the others.<br /><br /><b>Adrian </b><br />Thanks Adrian.<br /><br /><b>Linda Sue </b><br />Don't come down - stay right where you are! And thanks.<br /><br /><b>Poetic Artist </b><br />No, I don't get tired, though I sometimes get behind with the repies! Thanks again.<br /><br /><b>Garnetrose </b><br />Welcome to my blog and many thanks for the kind comment. I was once told that Albert Schweitzer, when he was told that he'd played a wrong note on the organ, said "God doesn't hear the wrong notes!". That worried me, that he wouldn't be hearing anything from me. <br /><br /><b>Cloudia </b><br />Absolutely right. I re-sequenced the pictures to overcome the way Blogger was showing them, thought I'd corrected the script, but hadn't. Sorry about that. Now put right.<br /><br /><b>Tabor </b><br />It's a bit of an issue here, too. Not that anyone thinks we shouldn't do it, but simply that government requirements in the "important" subject don't leave time for it.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-4937651949127487692009-08-20T12:35:23.685+01:002009-08-20T12:35:23.685+01:00Gleaner
Nope, thank you!
The Weaver of Grass
Tha...<b>Gleaner</b><br />Nope, thank you!<br /><br /><b>The Weaver of Grass </b><br />Thanks for that. You have actually recalled another moment from childhood that had slipped down th e side of my mental armchair. A friedly neighbour introducing me to classical musoc and giving me a recording (2 LPs?) of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The start of my collection.<br /><br /><b>Karen </b><br />I read the girl with the pearl earring after seeing a T.V. adaptation, but I have just recently read a rather damning review of Burning Bright, so it seems you are not alone in your thinking.<br /><br /><b>Rachel </b><br />Very interestin meme - and like you, I don't think I am going to be doing much else!<br /><br /><b>ladytruth </b><br />Nice of you to say so. Thanks.<br /><br /><b>Shadow </b><br />Quite unique. He developed a whole new printing process, just to pull it off.<br /><br /><b>Totalfeckineejit </b><br />I have sort of blogged on it b efore - I think! - when talking about Wallace Stevens, but I'll give it some thought. And what about one from you on the other potential replacements?<br /><br />I hadn't thought about that, but yes, you are right, it is different.<br /><br /><b>Michelle </b><br />Yes, I can relate to that. the difficulty with his poetry these dyas, is that when so much is difficult his seems too simple, almost childish. It isn't, of course. Some is Child-like, but there is a depth that does not reveal itself at first. We are used to looking in the other direction, I think.<br /><br /><b>Carl </b><br />And they are just a few from the trove that was on offer...<br /><br /><b>Barry </b><br />That is a great story - would have made a post in its own right. Thanks.<br /><br /><b>Carl </b><br />I can understand that - completely.<br /><br /><b>Derrick </b><br />No, I think it was maybe unusually young, but then I had had something of an abnormal childhood, rather forced in upon my own imaginative resources. I was maybe more precoious in that way than was good for me. Who knows? (I mis-typed "than was food for me". I think perhaps I should have let it stay.)<br /><br /><b>Jenn </b><br />Welcome to my blogg. I have to say I do really like the story of your husband giving it up for lent. That is tremendous!<br /><br /><b>willow </b><br />Thanks for that. I haven't used QED for ages - I used to trot it out all the time.<br /><br /><b>Golden West</b><br />Welcome to the blog. I am rather chuffed to be compared to R.L.S. Thanks greatly.<br /><br /><b>Rose Marie </b><br />Many thanks for that. I shall surely stop by.<br /><br /><b>Gypsy Woman </b><br />Really, oh, gosh. I shall have to check that. I did have to shunt them around from the intended order because I couldn't get the images to appear as I had plan ned them. thanks for pointing it out.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-46985522812596079982009-08-20T11:52:34.915+01:002009-08-20T11:52:34.915+01:00Your tastes in art are clearly more sophisticated ...Your tastes in art are clearly more sophisticated and somber than mine. I guess I like art that doesn't make me think so hard. Your post certainly supports maintaining and arts program in the schools...which is an issue here in America.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-73035850751900013762009-08-20T04:38:16.832+01:002009-08-20T04:38:16.832+01:00I so enjoyed sharing your youthful becoming discov...I so enjoyed sharing your youthful becoming discoveries, Dave.<br /><br />Very nicely and honestly done, friend.<br /><br />You always introduce me to artists I missed in my provincial existance, so I think you a benefactor and teacher, but isn't the last picture the Blake?<br /><br />Aloha! Do come visit:<br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-70686598868486059252009-08-20T04:22:29.506+01:002009-08-20T04:22:29.506+01:00I also enjoyed the peek into your past. Btw...God ...I also enjoyed the peek into your past. Btw...God loved your voice. That is why he gave it to you and I am sure he loves it when you sing. *s*Garnetrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911448607956799034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-11750744584349619312009-08-20T03:45:15.556+01:002009-08-20T03:45:15.556+01:00This is the first time I am feeling that I am real...This is the first time I am feeling that I am really understanding you better. It was such a fascinating look into your soul for such a brief moment. Would love to see more of this.readingsully2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07786787369521778515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-28959492694981278242009-08-20T03:03:44.524+01:002009-08-20T03:03:44.524+01:00Dave,
I enjoy reading about your moment.
I always ...Dave,<br />I enjoy reading about your moment.<br />I always enjoy your words and stories. Sorry for not commenting , you have so many I thought you might get tired of reading.. Yet I always check in to see what you are saying.<br />KatelenPoetic Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245636615707851354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-48952749635986615882009-08-20T01:42:59.845+01:002009-08-20T01:42:59.845+01:00Great post- so much in common really- I spent so m...Great post- so much in common really- I spent so much of my childhood by myself- not because of ill health but because there was no body else around.I drew, I worte, I joined the choir at church... Went to the Tate as a young adult and was overwhelmed by the Blake room- have not come down since!Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-86695736182278861112009-08-20T01:35:47.483+01:002009-08-20T01:35:47.483+01:00Very good post this one Dave.Very good post this one Dave.LR Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01634383283728817474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-85660316254412530552009-08-19T23:40:12.987+01:002009-08-19T23:40:12.987+01:00Paintings do open us to new worlds. Like religion...Paintings do open us to new worlds. Like religion. Like poetry.<br /><br />Like this blog, Dave.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-11241214504806743532009-08-19T23:16:14.879+01:002009-08-19T23:16:14.879+01:00Those paintings are breathtaking! A quite nice pos...Those paintings are breathtaking! A quite nice post....thank you.Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-66846291414792190492009-08-19T23:01:08.550+01:002009-08-19T23:01:08.550+01:00Your moment captured perfectly. Still, I can't...Your moment captured perfectly. Still, I can't really believe that a single moment, a single experience early on in life can shape your path for ever. (That happens in Bible stories to grown men)<br />I do, however, believe that one of these moments can kindle an interest, a curiosity to explore; an individual can do that too. Were you one of these inspirational teachers? I can well believe it, no flattery.<br /><br />Thank you for permitting me to copy 'So how should it be' I've copied the revised one, (I think). I shall take it to a meeting on 'art in poetry' - if I can arrange one.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.com