tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post5698445928921321183..comments2024-02-05T11:21:54.609-06:00Comments on I'm a Late Bloomer: Joanie SpringerI'm a Late Bloomerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547615211884186653noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-37312948764210964842013-03-23T08:08:42.358-05:002013-03-23T08:08:42.358-05:00Thanks, Janet...and so glad you are going to hop o...Thanks, Janet...and so glad you are going to hop over to my site and see more, read more. Lots on there about my art process, as well as my paintings of course. The site crashed the day after this interview went up so if you encountered the glitches, please try again! Blessings.joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-46949625990818844032013-03-23T08:06:44.984-05:002013-03-23T08:06:44.984-05:00Hi Donna, Self portrait? Well not in any intentio...Hi Donna, Self portrait? Well not in any intentional way but yes, I think all artists - whether writers, painters, etc.. - can't help but include themselves in everything they do. I'm often asked if my faces are me...i laugh. First off, I'm terribly photophobic, LOATHE having my pic taken, always have. My wierdness. So the very last person I would paint is me. And yet there I am I suppose. Once I did try a self-portrait, me in the morning, still in bathrobe looking "old and tired" in a mirror, and crazily enough when I showed it some v dear friends they didn't recognize me. Now isn't that strange??? LOL.joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-15994238747758855652013-03-23T08:03:02.259-05:002013-03-23T08:03:02.259-05:00Thanks Indigene...for taking a moment of your time...Thanks Indigene...for taking a moment of your time to comment. That feeds the creative soul, I tell you...more than you know. Blessings!<br />joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-45190533667410259722013-03-23T08:02:04.956-05:002013-03-23T08:02:04.956-05:00And Lisa....yours is quite the journey, too. One ...And Lisa....yours is quite the journey, too. One of the greatest gifts of expressing ourselves creatively is meeting other kindred souls who are doing their own unique thing. Thanks for your generous praise. Back at ya, O Creative One!joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-32235307025839336512013-03-23T08:00:29.000-05:002013-03-23T08:00:29.000-05:00Dear JJ, Art buddy,
Thanks for your kind words......Dear JJ, Art buddy, <br />Thanks for your kind words....I love this inspiration loop we have going - encouraging and inspiring one another through dry as well as juicy spells of creativity. Paint On!joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-85031544824831043372013-03-23T07:58:54.690-05:002013-03-23T07:58:54.690-05:00Thanks so much, Corrine. I read a Jane Fonda memo...Thanks so much, Corrine. I read a Jane Fonda memoir years ago and she referred to her life in three acts. I feel that this artistic turn for me IS my Third Act. Kids all grown, working less, plate cleared...it's time to Create. As the saying goes...Following one's bliss. Ten years ago if you told me I'd become an artist, I'd say you were nuts! Ah, Life.joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-26733499849584816472013-03-23T07:55:46.003-05:002013-03-23T07:55:46.003-05:00HI Deborah, and so glad my silly little kitties cr...HI Deborah, and so glad my silly little kitties crawled into your heart. My sister asked me the other day why all my cats smile but my people don't? She was hesitant to mention it, and when I heard it I laughed so hard. I'm not sure I have an answer, except that my faces all seem pensive, I agree. Life is not a black/white thing, but much more nuanced than that, thus my people reflect that I guess. And my cats? More on the silly side of serious. I have no idea why, but I've been scratching my head over it lately. Oh, and I do have a thing for cheshire cats. Had a real one once, my beloved Boomer. <br /><br />Thanks for the welcome.....we're a great tribe we latebloomers. : )joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-6289389097257158942013-03-23T07:50:41.025-05:002013-03-23T07:50:41.025-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-10605937986634706122013-03-23T07:47:51.527-05:002013-03-23T07:47:51.527-05:00Big thanks to Teresa and you, Maggie...I feel so b...Big thanks to Teresa and you, Maggie...I feel so blessed to have been interviewed twice in one week. If I can inspire others, then I've found my joy. Paint on, everyone!joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-31212442524215395502013-03-23T07:46:41.772-05:002013-03-23T07:46:41.772-05:00Ah, Debbie, I love to hear about other women boldl...Ah, Debbie, I love to hear about other women boldly discovering and declaring a deeper connection with their creativity. Brava!joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-50497318186134000712013-03-21T13:34:41.556-05:002013-03-21T13:34:41.556-05:00I love your story, Joanie! You're right, it...I love your story, Joanie! You're right, it's never too late to follow your dream. I think your art is wonderful...that first photo is my favorite. Now I'm headed over to your blog to visit.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-8944316421373289402013-03-21T09:22:39.811-05:002013-03-21T09:22:39.811-05:00I really like your style too! Your art is very co...I really like your style too! Your art is very cool, and my favorite is the face. Is that a self-portrait? I have never tried gouache but I may have to check it out one of these days. <br /><br />Welcome to the Late Bloomer Group, and have a fabulous day!<br />D~~~~Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985619031226276443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-49678705226714602582013-03-21T08:59:51.973-05:002013-03-21T08:59:51.973-05:00I loved hearing about your creative start! Your sp...I loved hearing about your creative start! Your spirit shows through your art, keep up the wonderful work! :)Indigene Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455343121396299373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-25157405098392048502013-03-21T07:38:45.715-05:002013-03-21T07:38:45.715-05:00Wonderful interview and I have been a big fan of J...Wonderful interview and I have been a big fan of Joanie ever since I started my own online art journey in Sept of 2011. Go Joanie! Your work is fabulous as is your spirit! Lisa Graham https://www.blogger.com/profile/17908986924935514538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-10865582133924203182013-03-21T05:23:11.820-05:002013-03-21T05:23:11.820-05:00I too admire Joanie's story and just posted an...I too admire Joanie's story and just posted an interview with Joanie S to my blog....then saw this interview! Love this blog and will follow your posts.<br />Maggie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-40616287955847723162013-03-20T18:44:45.284-05:002013-03-20T18:44:45.284-05:00Your story inspires me, and I'm in love with t...Your story inspires me, and I'm in love with that green cat. Absolutely smitten!<br /><br />Welcome, fellow late bloomer!Deborah Tischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224894979815149457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-48368656237939452522013-03-20T12:37:39.558-05:002013-03-20T12:37:39.558-05:00Joanie I just popped over from Twitter and I have ...Joanie I just popped over from Twitter and I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I can relate to this in so many ways. I too have just started a new life in art, at the age of 54 and loving every minute. It isn't easy at first, but I'm going to keep going as I love painting so much. I may even try Gouache now as I feel more inspired after seeing your beautiful paintings.Thank you :-) Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274252667137683057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-76935062049640884682013-03-20T11:15:38.013-05:002013-03-20T11:15:38.013-05:00You are certainly losing no time now, lovely work ...You are certainly losing no time now, lovely work and it sounds as if your soul is flying. xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859127859892440317.post-26999057243234689922013-03-20T11:14:40.848-05:002013-03-20T11:14:40.848-05:00What an upbeat and inspiring story. I love Joanie...What an upbeat and inspiring story. I love Joanie's work and her enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you for spreading your sunshine and talent with us all!!JJ Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175544072910285550noreply@blogger.com