tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post183868079584074219..comments2024-03-28T18:46:10.214-07:00Comments on Barbara Muir Paints: Cake art and learningBarbara Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-23168884088420603762009-10-26T05:07:09.303-07:002009-10-26T05:07:09.303-07:00That's a great cake! I also enjoyed baking and...That's a great cake! I also enjoyed baking and icing inventive birthday cakes for my daughters.It was a creative outlet for me when I was too busy or too tired for painting. I remember having a power out one night before a birthday party; then icing individual cupcakes by candlelight to look like each sesame street character. It was hard to see if I had the icing colours right in the dark. he he But I will always remember the delight on the children's faces when they recognized oscar, miss piggy, kermit etc...!<br /><br />It's true how much a teacher can make a difference. I thrived on gold stars:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-8671518012747264202009-10-25T20:47:40.816-07:002009-10-25T20:47:40.816-07:00Hi Barbara,
As you know, I am new at this bloggin...Hi Barbara,<br /><br />As you know, I am new at this blogging thing, but I have to say the encouragement other bloggers have offered has already pushed me to take myself more seriously. <br /><br />I began first year university (long time ago!) thinking I would do a BFA. My first year studio class went well, but in second year I was so intimidated by the professor and format of the class that I dropped it and never took another studio class again. I was young, I gave him too much power and lost a lot of time as a result. <br /><br />I'm sure you have the complete opposite effect on your students. I hope they know how lucky they are to have you.<br /><br />NickiNickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-5346118830262940632009-10-25T19:49:21.233-07:002009-10-25T19:49:21.233-07:00Hi Eldon,
I remember my favorite teachers at art...Hi Eldon, <br /><br />I remember my favorite teachers at art college. Their manners, their lines, and their very gentle encouragement took an awkward girl who liked to draw, and turned her into someone who could actually produce art. I think that's a phenomenal talent. The same is true of my English teachers at university. They were so inspiring. <br />Et voila as we say in French. So when I teach I try to be the encouraging teacher. I may not always succeed, but the philosophy always does.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-56266639578758240502009-10-25T19:45:52.138-07:002009-10-25T19:45:52.138-07:00Hi Gwen,
I don't know. But the cakes were po...Hi Gwen,<br /><br />I don't know. But the cakes were popular, just because they were original, not for any great artistic merit. This blog community is an amazing boost at all times. Times of doubt come and go during a day. But I must say your "atta girls" mean the world to me.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-63542846570175109072009-10-25T09:54:26.411-07:002009-10-25T09:54:26.411-07:00It's amazing the power a teacher has over his/...It's amazing the power a teacher has over his/her students. And how they still make a difference in the lives of those they taught even years later. And it can go both ways. It's good your son had such a teacher. <br />Nice cake.:)<br />EWeldon warrenhttp://eldonwarren.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-18766864908399532462009-10-25T09:51:41.717-07:002009-10-25T09:51:41.717-07:00How wonderfully creative! I see from this you coul...How wonderfully creative! I see from this you could very easily have had a completely different career. I know your son had to feel even more special on his special day with this unique gift.<br /><br />I completely agree with you that encouragement and recognition from peers can go a long way in advancing artistic growth. This blog community can be a real boost in times of doubt.<br />I'm one of your biggest fans so you can count on me to continue with the "atta girl's"!Gwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.com