tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post6272055829254683763..comments2024-03-14T19:12:35.076-04:00Comments on Love My Art Jewelry: The Truth Hurts--Or Does It? By Karen McGovernArtisan Beads Plushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-48429393015074137822014-11-05T07:38:15.550-05:002014-11-05T07:38:15.550-05:00Excellent. Some of my best components come from t...Excellent. Some of my best components come from the bead fairy late at night when I'm sleeping. I think she's related to the tooth fairy because she sometimes leaves a quarter under my pillow.Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-72337720739341261802014-11-03T23:23:55.663-05:002014-11-03T23:23:55.663-05:00What a great post! I get so irritated by seeing f...What a great post! I get so irritated by seeing folks jump on others who are honest enough to admit that they aren't going to share all. What and how much to share is a personal decision that each artist has to make on their own.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-45534243107228045082014-11-02T15:11:14.981-05:002014-11-02T15:11:14.981-05:00Thanks for this fun and informative post. Thanks for this fun and informative post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-21828495974200101082014-10-31T06:04:28.009-04:002014-10-31T06:04:28.009-04:00I am a regular reader of this blog. I have gone th...I am a regular reader of this blog. I have gone through your article titled “The Truth Hurts--Or Does It? By Karen McGovern” and it is very interesting. I did not know this before reading the article. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299008649586511990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-25332715738878213122014-10-29T10:48:17.102-04:002014-10-29T10:48:17.102-04:00Very well said. I especially like the bit about be...Very well said. I especially like the bit about being what I call a "component snob." I too shop at Michael's and have found some good deals. I completely agree, it's what you do with a component that sets your work apart.Tammy Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018519669764443230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-86602117650730313842014-10-29T05:57:11.991-04:002014-10-29T05:57:11.991-04:00Hi K - good reflection - al;ways a challenge - how...Hi K - good reflection - al;ways a challenge - how much to share - interesting most artists respect boundaries but some have no scruples - I try to share but as you say holding back on some things or parts that are just so us is also important. Thanks for sharing. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-24312529680399271582014-10-28T22:28:34.156-04:002014-10-28T22:28:34.156-04:00Well said, and Bravo! Great advice, all round. T...Well said, and Bravo! Great advice, all round. Thanks for your very thoughtful comments and advice.Karen Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374283060750546325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-68598207266624809982014-10-28T14:57:17.547-04:002014-10-28T14:57:17.547-04:00Wonderful post, thank you for sharing some really ...Wonderful post, thank you for sharing some really good points.<br />ThereseTherese's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048140538791568162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-35786075523078653942014-10-28T13:41:47.965-04:002014-10-28T13:41:47.965-04:00Design DOES count! I am not a bead snob either...a...Design DOES count! I am not a bead snob either...anything with a hole (and even some things without) are fair game to me! I think that it matters less where I get the materials or even what they are than what I can do with them. I can make an inexpensive strand of howlite SING just as much as the symphony that is already going on with a higher priced gemstone. For me Design (always with a capitol D) is the most important, and allows me to mix opposites... high and low... shiny and matte... old and new... art bead with common beads. I think it is all in how you present it, which is to your earlier point about being truthful and honest. That is what I try to do at all times. Thank you for this great post that has me thinking about what I share and how I share (which is to say that I will share just about anything with anyone!). Enjoy the day, Miss Karen! ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-4611114699148434852014-10-28T11:41:08.079-04:002014-10-28T11:41:08.079-04:00YES!YES!Moois van miehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00100507341401660471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-10355341747009942542014-10-28T11:21:16.240-04:002014-10-28T11:21:16.240-04:00A great post! Agree!
A great post! Agree!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063593055544341600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-61639911302459331552014-10-28T10:16:41.744-04:002014-10-28T10:16:41.744-04:00Well I agree. And yes I do get some stuff at loca...Well I agree. And yes I do get some stuff at local craft storeslynneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176049261995203738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-35307829163893627892014-10-28T09:45:06.062-04:002014-10-28T09:45:06.062-04:00thank you for this post giving us permission to NO...thank you for this post giving us permission to NOT TELL ALL. I have had some browsers (they are not customers -they have no intention of buying) at shows almost demand that i tell them how i made something so that they can go home and make one themselves , instead of purchasing one from me. I overhear them whispering to their friends " I can make (you) one of those " .<br />For those that seem sincerely interested in the process i WILL share what i can. Being asked is usually flattering and sharing some things makes me feel good too. <br />Deb Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100894645677484244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-69406807203615561592014-10-28T07:20:09.214-04:002014-10-28T07:20:09.214-04:00I think we all have secrets- that one thing we jus...I think we all have secrets- that one thing we just glaze over, even if we share. and it REALLY IS OK to do that. I think, especially if you do share most stuff. I mean, for me, I wire and rivet and solder things together. I squish metal clay into hand made molds. you know, most of it is not secret! lol. stacilouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337978880639296378noreply@blogger.com