tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post1915202347134370875..comments2023-12-30T00:24:08.084-08:00Comments on Gatepost Pictures: Here's One for Sherry ..A Loom with a View!Gatepost productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-10226505777820421412012-07-07T20:52:32.060-07:002012-07-07T20:52:32.060-07:00I spent a lot of time looking at this trying to de...I spent a lot of time looking at this trying to decide if it was one of your drawings or a photograph. It's AMAZING. Fantastic comes to mind too. :))Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-25776522994530107982012-07-07T11:31:16.344-07:002012-07-07T11:31:16.344-07:00Chuckle! Thanks John...I just saw your knight and ...Chuckle! Thanks John...I just saw your knight and it took me a moment or two to realise it wasn't a photograph - totally impressed with the brilliance of it.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-58927453494928259452012-07-07T10:35:49.889-07:002012-07-07T10:35:49.889-07:00John, my wife is beginning to recognise the sound ...John, my wife is beginning to recognise the sound of the 'thud' my dropping jaw makes on my desk every time I visit your blog. Outstanding work.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-17361614277602178552012-07-07T02:38:12.026-07:002012-07-07T02:38:12.026-07:00Ciao Tito, Thank you so much for your kind remarks...Ciao Tito, Thank you so much for your kind remarks.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-61329477630211925782012-07-07T02:36:21.551-07:002012-07-07T02:36:21.551-07:00Sharon - Thank you, how kind, and welcome to the b...Sharon - Thank you, how kind, and welcome to the blog ;0) I am far from being the patient type ...but rather, a fiery Celt (Welsh) with Italian and Irish ancestors, there is no way I could be the patient type... I draw quite quickly really!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-1849213476952759392012-07-07T02:04:31.390-07:002012-07-07T02:04:31.390-07:00Your artwork is amazing, such incredible detail - ...Your artwork is amazing, such incredible detail - you must have soooooo much patience - which I haven't! - even if I could draw like this - which I can't! - I just would not have the patience with all those details - I'm in awe .....following!Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-43356003604213148542012-07-06T23:29:07.250-07:002012-07-06T23:29:07.250-07:00Hi John, I am always astonished when I admire your...Hi John, I am always astonished when I admire your incredible work. The accuracy of the design and details of this old loom are simply amazing, true masterpiece. Have a good week end! Ciao.Titohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267348323960028950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-65988173048523686342012-07-06T12:29:08.613-07:002012-07-06T12:29:08.613-07:00With your understanding and use of detail, Minn, I...With your understanding and use of detail, Minn, I take that as a compliment to be valued.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-45816291236399236392012-07-06T12:27:32.976-07:002012-07-06T12:27:32.976-07:00It's me that's the lucky one ...how you &#...It's me that's the lucky one ...how you 'painters' put up with a non-painter who 'critiques painters' I don't know.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind commentsGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-66524838930953303072012-07-06T12:25:32.709-07:002012-07-06T12:25:32.709-07:00Thank you guvvna. I must be honest I don't thi...Thank you guvvna. I must be honest I don't think I've met a better bunch than the folk around here! One for all ...and all for one!! Huzzah-squared!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-41449792029771445212012-07-06T12:22:48.461-07:002012-07-06T12:22:48.461-07:00Thank you, Maga. I first realised how old-fashione...Thank you, Maga. I first realised how old-fashioned my style was when, in 1980, the printers in Holland showed me some old pictures that almost matched mine ... but much better than mine of course.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-70331983328290377952012-07-06T09:37:14.463-07:002012-07-06T09:37:14.463-07:00OH. My. Goodness. This is absolutely amazing! You...OH. My. Goodness. This is absolutely amazing! Your ability to capture detail is mind boggling. Off to see Sherry!minnemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672809552936996783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-13822905478677496852012-07-06T09:28:54.007-07:002012-07-06T09:28:54.007-07:00LOVE, LOVE your story, John. And this loom is abs...LOVE, LOVE your story, John. And this loom is absolutely incredible!!! I hope my excitement shows through!!!! I just love your work so much and I agree with Crystal in that we are so lucky to have a blogging buddy like you!!!! So glad you made Sherry smile!!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-70219558806945864142012-07-06T09:05:18.817-07:002012-07-06T09:05:18.817-07:00Wow John, your attention to detail is absolutely, ...Wow John, your attention to detail is absolutely, jaw-dropping, ASTOUNDING guvnah! Seriously I am amazed every single time I visit your blog. And you are so sweet to help uplift Sherry. How'd we get so lucky to have such a great blog buddy as you huh?Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-25263672405679297162012-07-06T06:08:05.665-07:002012-07-06T06:08:05.665-07:00What a incredible story! The loom is really intere...What a incredible story! The loom is really interesting. Very precise drawing, looks like an old engraving.Maga Fablerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131849098187699484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-33073400833216628742012-07-06T04:27:47.959-07:002012-07-06T04:27:47.959-07:00Glad we all got the job done, Sherry: you're s...Glad we all got the job done, Sherry: you're smiling... hold the thought, enjoy the art, forget goals and targets ... your painting is already (all ready) stick with it and it can only get better and better ....btw I can't paint at all!!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-46881648963571334372012-07-06T04:21:52.341-07:002012-07-06T04:21:52.341-07:00Some times I just need to do a semi-technical piec...Some times I just need to do a semi-technical piece - it's a good pen & ink exercise and is risk free. I can do them in cruise mode for relaxation.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-77047724384342456232012-07-06T04:18:38.746-07:002012-07-06T04:18:38.746-07:00Thanks AjayThanks AjayGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-74568603513763486482012-07-06T04:18:19.586-07:002012-07-06T04:18:19.586-07:00Nice one! Glad you like the drawing.Nice one! Glad you like the drawing.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-77084008050132760942012-07-06T04:17:41.581-07:002012-07-06T04:17:41.581-07:00I started drawing as a Naval Architectural draught...I started drawing as a Naval Architectural draughtsman (draftsman) and I get a kick out of doing the odd cross over drawing.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-8550692781840673522012-07-06T04:15:53.973-07:002012-07-06T04:15:53.973-07:00Yes I get stuck in the limbo where there are so ma...Yes I get stuck in the limbo where there are so many projects that whatever I do I feel I should be doing something else.<br /><br />This loom is what I call one of my cross-over drawings ... not really technical and not really art ...somewhere in between and I get a lot of enjoyment out of them - satisfies the needs of each discipline.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-81631593272566367842012-07-06T02:56:00.091-07:002012-07-06T02:56:00.091-07:00Wow, John!!! I have to admit that you did indeed ...Wow, John!!! I have to admit that you did indeed make me smile! I am imagining weaving with fiber optics and fiberglass now, copper wires, silver wires, etc. Seems like it sure would have a neat outcome! And what a perfect little loom too! I never would have guess that they could be used for such modern day types of things. And that drawing! (Insert Andy Griffith - may he rest in peace - whistle!) Amazing attention to detail! And thank you for cheering me up.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-74443556054574152942012-07-06T00:15:20.770-07:002012-07-06T00:15:20.770-07:00how lovely of you to try to cheer your friend up. ...how lovely of you to try to cheer your friend up. I'm off to visit her blog just as soon as I tell you how amazing your loom drawing is! I wouldn't even know where to begin with something that technical and detailed- there's absolutely no room for artistic licence there and artistic licence is my best friend! clearly, you don't need it though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-12462496785677258932012-07-05T22:39:12.479-07:002012-07-05T22:39:12.479-07:00complex drawing done with precision .complex drawing done with precision .Ajay Patilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886548318881124422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-15271614804469243192012-07-05T19:33:13.503-07:002012-07-05T19:33:13.503-07:00Love the title of your post, John. When my sister ...Love the title of your post, John. When my sister was enceinte, I would tease her about a "womb with a view". Fabulous, detailed drawing of the loom!! And I will go visit Sherry now.:)Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.com