Do you still regularly write to her and include watercolours? Last time I tried my hand at painting was a long, long time ago - but I'd be up for trying it if it amused Margot!
That series was a kind of beginning, Ollie. I took a brief watercolor class after and have done more and that look as if I might know what I'm doing. I did do a bunch of acrylics before that with, actually, a teacher I've written about--I so wish he would teach watercolors. He's an amazing teacher and I find that medium, watercolor I mean, more elusive, more demanding and am so drawn to it. I must admit that what I did in "Letters to my Granddaughter" was based on what I learned from him--and he lives in the UK. I'll do a post about him in the near future!
I love this, as I do Mary. As I've come to know her through her writing and insightful comments, which in every respect is marvelous, astute, honest, warm, humorous, delightful, a great storyteller, I thank myself for coming to Substack to write, because of Mary and so many other fine writers and artists here. I have promised myself that Mary and I will meet one day, sooner rather than later. In the meantime, I send her a hug and you a thank you for connecting with us here.
Thank you for your comment Maureen: I echo it! I've also wanted for the longest time to meet Mary in person. Hopefully I'll get the chance to visit America soon (some friends in California have invited me) or meet her here if she happens to visit the UK!
Mary is a truly special human being! Glad to see this post about your connection.
She really is, Zina! Thank you for being here.
What a love you are, Ollie! And your goddaughter is so lucky to have you.
Thanks Mary! I'm looking forward to hearing from her parents on what she thought of the postcard. :)
Another penpal, I hope--though my granddaughter doesn't seem to take to snail mail--though she loves to receive my letters!
Do you still regularly write to her and include watercolours? Last time I tried my hand at painting was a long, long time ago - but I'd be up for trying it if it amused Margot!
That series was a kind of beginning, Ollie. I took a brief watercolor class after and have done more and that look as if I might know what I'm doing. I did do a bunch of acrylics before that with, actually, a teacher I've written about--I so wish he would teach watercolors. He's an amazing teacher and I find that medium, watercolor I mean, more elusive, more demanding and am so drawn to it. I must admit that what I did in "Letters to my Granddaughter" was based on what I learned from him--and he lives in the UK. I'll do a post about him in the near future!
That's lovely, Mary. I look forward to reading the post and hope you continue to share your art work with us.
Will do some in the essay about my art teacher--even some of my good watercolors that exceed those done in letters to my granddaughter 💗.
I agree wholeheartedly about Mary's warmth (what you, Ollie, call generosity.) It drew me to her writing as much as the writing itself.
Oh, Rosa, you make my heart sing.
I love this, as I do Mary. As I've come to know her through her writing and insightful comments, which in every respect is marvelous, astute, honest, warm, humorous, delightful, a great storyteller, I thank myself for coming to Substack to write, because of Mary and so many other fine writers and artists here. I have promised myself that Mary and I will meet one day, sooner rather than later. In the meantime, I send her a hug and you a thank you for connecting with us here.
Maureen, everything you say here so generously about me, I say in spades about you, my love, poet and reviewer extraordinaire!
Thank you for your comment Maureen: I echo it! I've also wanted for the longest time to meet Mary in person. Hopefully I'll get the chance to visit America soon (some friends in California have invited me) or meet her here if she happens to visit the UK!
Agreed! Mary exudes something special that crosses borders and internet signals
So kind, Ellen 💝!
I love that, Ellen!
The watercolors and search for poetry were captivating. So are the Boston cremes.
I want one of those Boston cremes. Might have to make that!