Comments for Canadian Artist Julia Trops in Kelowna BC Canada

Comment on When is Art Marketing just marketing? by Kenneth young

Kenneth young — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:10:31 +0000

I like the section in The Economy and could relate were paints can be quite costly however that is a good time to experiment with different mediums as I even go out on the limb and try putting premixed plaster in my paint.Gives a great 3D effect.

Kenneth

Comment on The Question of Prints – To do or not to do…. by John Swinton

John Swinton — Sun, 02 May 2010 06:28:10 +0000

I’m with you. Traditional forms where the artist crafts the printing surface and pull the prints himself is a valid creative endeavor. Mass produced offset lithography or giclee is just fancy ad copy to flog a collectible autograph.

Comment on Nomination for Kreativ Blogger – Pay it Forward! by juliatrops

juliatrops — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:45:15 +0000

Daniel, I really am not an alien, I promise. Thank you for thinking I am interesting, I will keep trying to prevent you from finding out the truth. lol!
Yes, it is all about community – it is THE most important thing in our world (aside from our own self development, of course). Helping hands give warm fuzzies. All the best, Julia

Comment on Nomination for Kreativ Blogger – Pay it Forward! by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:26:30 +0000

Wow Julia – you are one interesting artist! I would almost say from your 7 things that you are an advanced person from the future sent to help

Thanks for joining in the fun with this – it is all about community!

Daniel.

Comment on Artists sometimes forget the model is a human being too by dee miller

dee miller — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:28:22 +0000

Good for you! There is no way to guarantee that people who can draw, are necessarily “enlightened beings ” who do not need to consider the models just like the artists/photographer. “I am that, You are that, That is that” — “when you are in that place in yourself, and I am in that place in myself, we are one. NAMASTE Dee Miller

Comment on Artists sometimes forget the model is a human being too by juliatrops

juliatrops — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:50:39 +0000

Posted for Wendy Penner, one of our wonderful artists who comes in from Vernon to draw:

Re: Model treatment.

I suppose that persons innocently ignorant of procedure or protocol need to be educated however, it is a sad day when the educating is informing adults how to treat one another with consideration and respect. It is no wonder you felt so badly yesterday Julia. I am sorry that this petty and ridiculous need falls on your shoulders and I respect your “proprietorial” protection of a much nurtured and valued resource.

I was not present at any of the sessions where the infractions occurred so I held my tongue during the discussions. I do however, feel compelled to comment on the feed back received during yesterdays discussion.

It was commented by attendees of a particular drawing session of concern; that the mood of the model was less than co-operative when a “prop” was requested to be removed from her hair and ensuing requests found her even less amenable to their “suggestions”. I cannot think of many women who would be happy about that type of criticism or “request” – especially if that is all she is wearing! It might just have put me in a “bitchy” mood too! I can tell you from personal experience that much thought was put to her task, her presentation and performance prior to disrobing for the session.

For the record: having trained as an illustrator, I have been privileged to attend life drawing classes and session of all kinds since 1972 as well as model myself. Modelling is not an easy task on so many levels both physically and mentally. The model will have received her/his instructions from the co-ordinator and that is what the mandate for the session becomes. If there are variations or flexibility in the length or type of poses, the model will propose them. If adornment has been included in their presentation then the artist has the choice to edit this out or to take up the very real and exciting and educational challenge of drawing it – that is why you are there – to develop your skills not design the session to your strengths. The model has just exposed her/his self … so then can the artist; by drawing what is before you … as is the very essence of life drawing.

I for one am both excited and grateful for every life drawing session I have attended at Livessence. I especially relish the new and unexpected.

Thank you Julia

Comment on A return to freedom for an artist confined too long by FL

FL — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:43:17 +0000

Hi, i found this blog on bing. I think its very interesting and i will definitely come back to read more. Just want you to now that you are doing a wonderful job.

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Comment on Are you deserving? Part 2 by joanflor

joanflor — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:32:27 +0000

You have made valid points and offered considerable food for thought. Thank you. Let’s hope the situation described will not always be this way. Artistic appreciation is priceless!

Comment on A return to freedom for an artist confined too long by juliatrops

juliatrops — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:32:28 +0000

His work is gorgeous, thank you for giving me the link. You understand that confined does not mean imprisoned. I like that.