tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post5349859699795401781..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: The Exhibition is OpenKim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-28501658674791752782007-04-28T09:19:00.000+01:002007-04-28T09:19:00.000+01:00Sam - I'm incredibly proud of Maggie, and pretty s...<B>Sam</B> - I'm incredibly proud of Maggie, and pretty smug about my son too :)<BR/><BR/><B>Freakazojd</B> - thank you - we really appreciate your warm comments :)<BR/><BR/><B>Jupiter's Girl</B> - that's lovely to hear, thank you :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-1622248941373915122007-04-27T02:59:00.000+01:002007-04-27T02:59:00.000+01:00I love her work. I also love her words. The non-...I love her work. I also love her words. The non-conformist in me, buried beneath all this conformity, relates to them - and finds them and the work that springs forth very inspiring.Jupiter's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071415384252770418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-66866460210837303292007-04-26T20:55:00.000+01:002007-04-26T20:55:00.000+01:00I'm so thrilled to hear that Maggie's got a proper...I'm so thrilled to hear that Maggie's got a proper show for her beautiful work. You can tell from her pieces how much of her, her time and emotion go into what she does. Absolutely fabulous. And I love that she got such a lovely note from your daughter and a chocolate (!) cake from your son - great kids!<BR/>Cheers!Freakazojdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059402583495865454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-90217183617437191542007-04-26T19:01:00.000+01:002007-04-26T19:01:00.000+01:00What a lovely boy you have, to do that for his mam...What a lovely boy you have, to do that for his mam. I'm glad Maggie's exhibition is getting such great reviews. I bet you're really proud of her.Sam, Problem-Child-Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650421439038979462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-38758278845434100762007-04-26T13:23:00.000+01:002007-04-26T13:23:00.000+01:00Jennifer - they are 10 times better in the flesh, ...<B>Jennifer</B> - they are 10 times better in the flesh, so to speak. I haven't figured out a way to really represent that though<BR/><BR/><B>ADW</B> - thanks :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-35643497693380549682007-04-26T00:26:00.000+01:002007-04-26T00:26:00.000+01:00Congratulations on the Show!!!Thanks for the links...Congratulations on the Show!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the links.<BR/><BR/>I love pirates...<BR/>and armadillos and pickles and sand wedges.ADWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973020172431227067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-41065271142959521772007-04-25T23:01:00.000+01:002007-04-25T23:01:00.000+01:00Congratulations. I think it's beautiful, too, and...Congratulations. I think it's beautiful, too, and I can only see pictures. I imagine its much more powerful in three dimensions...!jennifergghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554958327305178534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-10119961196314547142007-04-25T20:56:00.000+01:002007-04-25T20:56:00.000+01:00Brave Astronaut - her website is http://www.maggie...<B>Brave Astronaut</B> - her website is <A HREF="http://www.maggieayres.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">http://www.maggieayres.co.uk/</A>, although it's not up to date with the latest pieces...<BR/><BR/>*Embarrassed cough*<BR/><BR/>We've been that busy...Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-67842651265819873562007-04-25T18:38:00.000+01:002007-04-25T18:38:00.000+01:00Glad to hear that Maggie's show is a big success. ...Glad to hear that Maggie's show is a big success. I wish that I was "over there" so I might have the chance to see her work in a non-virtual way. Is there a catalog of works available (hoping that shipping across the pond would not be too prohibitive)? I make no promises to buy, but would be interested to see nonetheless.Brave Astronauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893671129001583065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-1228489387055576862007-04-25T15:46:00.000+01:002007-04-25T15:46:00.000+01:00Eva - I could be stuck with this gap for some time...Eva - I could be stuck with this gap for some time. I figured I may as well embrace it. I daresay when I have a shiny new crown in place I'll replace the avatar with a big grinKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-11315451303429659642007-04-25T15:12:00.000+01:002007-04-25T15:12:00.000+01:00Glad to hear about Maggie's successful show - her ...Glad to hear about Maggie's successful show - her work is really beautiful.<BR/><BR/>I see you have also firmly established your new pirate look online - a hit then I take it? Excellent stuff ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-62110654820736822282007-04-25T14:57:00.000+01:002007-04-25T14:57:00.000+01:00Sarah - there's been an almost unreal quality afte...<B>Sarah</B> - there's been an almost unreal quality after all the preparation, to finally be exhibiting<BR/><BR/><B>Eryl</B> - it was 10 times worse before we started our healthy eating drive<BR/><BR/><B>Quinn</B> - it was indeed :)<BR/><BR/><B>Avocado</B> - It's from a book called "Manhood" by Steve Biddulph<BR/><BR/><B>RG</B> - thank you :)<BR/><BR/><B>Carole</B> - we're all multi talented and sickeningly smug in this house. However, if you want to put in an offer on Rogan I'm all ears...<BR/><BR/><B>Branden</B> - that would be fantastic - I hope it goes really well. <BR/><BR/>Do you think they'd be interested in Maggie's artwork too? They could sponsor an exhibition, fly us all out 1st class to Japan for a fortnight, put us up in a fancy hotel... I can see it all really clearly!Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-4369012758322052352007-04-25T14:38:00.000+01:002007-04-25T14:38:00.000+01:00Hi Kim!The idea has crossed my mind. In fact, I h...Hi Kim!<BR/><BR/>The idea has crossed my mind. In fact, I have been invited to a dinner party at the Myanmar Embassy in July, so I may suggest exhibiting my latest Myanmar shots there.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you and your family, Kim! I wish I could have visited the exhibition myself.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>BrandenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198295802920751216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-70079852749455727682007-04-25T12:30:00.000+01:002007-04-25T12:30:00.000+01:00Meg's an art critic, Rogan, a chef, Maggie an arti...Meg's an art critic, Rogan, a chef, Maggie an artist, you, a pirate writer...Is there anything you don't do? And more to the point...does Rogan hire out?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828426520214270655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-28338757096871666272007-04-25T11:39:00.000+01:002007-04-25T11:39:00.000+01:00Cheers to Maggie. How fantastic.The GalCheers to Maggie. How fantastic.<BR/><BR/>The GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-20359209114781796802007-04-25T04:09:00.000+01:002007-04-25T04:09:00.000+01:00Sorry to be off topic, but where did you get those...Sorry to be off topic, but where did you get those stats that you wrote on mary witzl's blog comments, about how most men don't talk to their fathers. Like, "30% of men never speak to them, 30% never speak to them about anything substantive, and only 10% speak to them as friends."? That's exactly how my family is and I'm amazed it's common!!!!!<BR/><BR/>BTW, tell your wife I love her artwork too! :)avocadoinparadisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710348855305184932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-41195739422066164712007-04-25T02:15:00.000+01:002007-04-25T02:15:00.000+01:00It's amazing that no matter what things we mom's d...It's amazing that no matter what things we mom's do to bring us fulfillment and pleasure the best moments always come to us from our children. Sounds like the best ending to an amazing day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-85255277964935172712007-04-25T01:17:00.000+01:002007-04-25T01:17:00.000+01:00Your house just sounds like chocolate heaven!Your house just sounds like chocolate heaven!Eryl Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818102006775827503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-73973276304074777312007-04-24T19:06:00.000+01:002007-04-24T19:06:00.000+01:00that is waaay awesome. it's great to have all that...that is waaay awesome. it's great to have all that hard work come to fruition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-18041423250987363472007-04-24T18:44:00.000+01:002007-04-24T18:44:00.000+01:00Branden - ah, well, now then, I was going to sugge...<B>Branden</B> - ah, well, now then, I was going to suggest to you the idea of setting up an exhibition in Japan...<BR/><BR/><B>Pendullum</B> - there's still a bit of icing on the side of the laptop... scrape... lick... slurp... smack... mmmMMMmmmm.<BR/><BR/>Nope, laptop's clean.Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-19212563685246398222007-04-24T18:28:00.000+01:002007-04-24T18:28:00.000+01:00Congratulations to Maggie...Truly a great space wi...Congratulations to Maggie...<BR/>Truly a great space with great pieces....<BR/>And great on Rogan making his mother a cake... <BR/>Oddly enough, Kim, I could see you licking your chocolate covered fingers as you wrote this post!Pendullumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833881250780345533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-10575750092160613772007-04-24T15:51:00.000+01:002007-04-24T15:51:00.000+01:00CONGRATULATIONS with the exhibition, Maggie! It l...CONGRATULATIONS with the exhibition, Maggie! It looks like wonderful work you have produced. I hope some day to be able to see it.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>BrandenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198295802920751216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-91795461805692209532007-04-24T10:43:00.000+01:002007-04-24T10:43:00.000+01:00Thanks Attila :)Thanks Attila :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-74924412050359197092007-04-23T23:53:00.000+01:002007-04-23T23:53:00.000+01:00Oh this is so exciting!! Congrats to Maggie!Oh this is so exciting!! Congrats to Maggie!Attila the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-1454283759113561952007-04-23T19:46:00.000+01:002007-04-23T19:46:00.000+01:00FMC - missed you in the ether there - thanks for y...FMC - missed you in the ether there - thanks for your warm wordsKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.com