tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post3359119245550602959..comments2024-03-13T00:34:26.982-07:00Comments on Sarah Melling: Pencils and Paper: Illustration Friday: LessonSarah Mellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16287853021739077607noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-39266663446766089752011-05-06T14:06:10.256-07:002011-05-06T14:06:10.256-07:00Happy Sketching!Happy Sketching!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600673251180423439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-81795555695643534672011-05-06T00:27:36.731-07:002011-05-06T00:27:36.731-07:00I really like your illustration Sarah... the persp...I really like your illustration Sarah... the perspective... the dark background which makes the colors pop. Isn't that too bad that some children are never exposed to such simple and wonderful thingsKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720410899457551261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-33148985277067157982011-05-05T17:25:11.406-07:002011-05-05T17:25:11.406-07:00Thank you for bringing back to mind the thrill of ...Thank you for bringing back to mind the thrill of a new box of crayons. They looked pristine for such a short time. I remember my elementary school art teacher told us that she would never buy her daughter coloring books because they were someone else's drawings--blank paper was so much better!Jane Grant Tentashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08206347082890665355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-3904318259635216022011-05-05T16:50:46.928-07:002011-05-05T16:50:46.928-07:00Great graphic image, Sarah! Now that's thinki...Great graphic image, Sarah! Now that's thinking outside the box.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-16242646482322140202011-05-05T12:20:38.844-07:002011-05-05T12:20:38.844-07:00What a beautiful drawing, and what a beautiful sen...What a beautiful drawing, and what a beautiful sentiment! Just gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-38805591990510732032011-05-05T12:20:09.434-07:002011-05-05T12:20:09.434-07:00What a beautiful drawing, and what a beautiful sen...What a beautiful drawing, and what a beautiful sentiment! Just gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-1825760691359514552011-05-05T08:28:04.838-07:002011-05-05T08:28:04.838-07:00Fantastic. I LOVED my 64 box of crayolas with the ...Fantastic. I LOVED my 64 box of crayolas with the built-in sharpener! But I must admit, after mastering crayons I liked my coloured pencils better!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217053250958399537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-41534967265692064452011-05-05T06:38:51.212-07:002011-05-05T06:38:51.212-07:00Beautiful drawing. I can't believe most kids t...Beautiful drawing. I can't believe most kids today don't own crayons. I had a shoebox full of well-worn Crayolas growing up. I always thought kids and crayons went hand-in-hand. I think it's sad that video games have become the primary mode of expression for today's kids. :( It makes me want to become an art teacher.Sarah's Imaginationhttp://sarahsimagination.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-28582027505132668392011-05-04T21:57:08.904-07:002011-05-04T21:57:08.904-07:00I agree totally. I'm sure the brain learns in ...I agree totally. I'm sure the brain learns in a more engaged manner when our hands are creating.It's hard to imagine a childhood without crayons & paint.<br />Your image is very tactile and I love the mix of colours.Susan Charlottehttp://susancharlotte.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-36055935577428758622011-05-04T20:10:16.645-07:002011-05-04T20:10:16.645-07:00Hi Sara. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I have...Hi Sara. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I have been so busy, I owe you a visit! <br />I totally agree with everything said. Being a mom of 3 lil' ones (2,4 & 6 years, G-d Bless)I couldn't agree more! I have a couple of crayons in every bag I carry around for emergency boredom. Paper can always be found.. My kids don't have Wii and my oldest plays a game on my comp. once a week. I canceled my TV, just watch occasionally DVD's . They love to draw! And I am very proud of our collection of various sizes, colors, makes and shapes of crayons. I even melt the bits and pieces to make new ones. Your drawing is very sweet and as always neat and precise. Pleasure to look at. Thank you for reminding us all the importance of hands on creativity. <br />Go Crayola! <br />Drooly Dog is now my new favorite site. :)Malka Michaela Barshishathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463295233524434756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-18794801178425755632011-05-04T17:57:52.620-07:002011-05-04T17:57:52.620-07:00Bravo...well said...I think that if everyone kept ...Bravo...well said...I think that if everyone kept drawing past the age of 10 we would be a lot more awesome as a nation...a lot less bored during meetings too...Brine Blankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225308769654640156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-70316691338584521322011-05-04T17:07:31.735-07:002011-05-04T17:07:31.735-07:00Wonderful work here -- including your charming nar...Wonderful work here -- including your charming narratives. From one backyard chicken enthusiast to another (also a teacher and art person): congratulations on a beautiful blog with many lovely things to see.<br />Thanks for your kind comment on my chicken 'lessons' illo.eyecontacthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637651226011367575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-45336621048662413722011-05-04T17:02:58.810-07:002011-05-04T17:02:58.810-07:00Very nice drawing. Not just children need a box of...Very nice drawing. Not just children need a box of crayons, adults do to. Just the smell of wax crayons brings back great memories. <br /><br />I started a special coloring table for children at my local art guild's summer art show where kids can color images of Master's Art. Loads of crayons only on the table and let me tell you, the parents spent more time coloring than the kids. It was always a big hit. Thanks for visiting my blog.Debra Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188340114107079205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-2830106866078887112011-05-04T16:37:02.042-07:002011-05-04T16:37:02.042-07:00I agree...... Great concept and as always a lovely...I agree...... Great concept and as always a lovely drawing....,Melissa Mackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436036565784345274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-82559267917848390962011-05-04T10:48:57.544-07:002011-05-04T10:48:57.544-07:00You know, I've never really much liked crayons...You know, I've never really much liked crayons, even as a child--they were too ....crude, maybe? not "clean" enough....I much preferred pens and watercolors, but I did have plenty of all of them. My parents never bought coloring books, but reams of smooth white paper.<br /><br />It's hard to believe that there are kids without crayons, or any art supplies. I sortof thought that was basic to childhood. <br /><br />Thanks for your post!Coreopsishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692917802828896246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-60811026372193911032011-05-04T08:29:56.046-07:002011-05-04T08:29:56.046-07:00A wonderful lesson, and a wonderful drawing too!A wonderful lesson, and a wonderful drawing too!Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-43797322312146289202011-05-04T08:22:24.125-07:002011-05-04T08:22:24.125-07:00Brava! I'm with all the sniffers, I can smell ...Brava! I'm with all the sniffers, I can smell 'em just thinking about drawing and it's intoxicating. And who doesn't love the 64 pack with the sharpener and it should be a law that every kid gets a pack, I mean really and I'm just sayin' (sorry, had to add that one)!?!@#@#$ As always, thanks, Sarah.Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624532071121366966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-46158368132270363922011-05-03T20:38:04.573-07:002011-05-03T20:38:04.573-07:00I love hearing that so many of us have similar mem...I love hearing that so many of us have similar memories of our crayons...and that incredible smell! I forgot to mention that the box that "modeled" for this was one of the vintage boxes of 64 that I mentioned in that December post. I ran out of time, so the drawing became a box of 32!Sarah Mellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287853021739077607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-26925019651381936452011-05-03T19:13:11.289-07:002011-05-03T19:13:11.289-07:00This is definitely a child view I've experienc...This is definitely a child view I've experienced many times... I can almost smell that Crayola smell right now.<br />Love the value structure.Richard Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339718829457133353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-41192910264521659372011-05-03T18:32:54.073-07:002011-05-03T18:32:54.073-07:00I agree wholeheartedly. I actually felt rather sa...I agree wholeheartedly. I actually felt rather sad when my granddaughters decided they preferred markers to color with. They just don't have the finesse of crayons that can be applied from a light to a heavy coat. <br /><br />Love the view your picture is drawn from. It looks wonderful.Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-58425858588947300812011-05-03T17:36:55.380-07:002011-05-03T17:36:55.380-07:00I enjoyed reading your post and the drawing is, as...I enjoyed reading your post and the drawing is, as yours always are, beautiful! Oh, man, I still love how crayons smell. The big box with the sharpener was the BEST!Laurie A. Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234070067031268706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-80104331588624202612011-05-03T10:24:54.276-07:002011-05-03T10:24:54.276-07:00Love this post Sarah. I did an assemblage piece f...Love this post Sarah. I did an assemblage piece featuring a box of 64. So dear to my heart.SUZANNE LEWIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368456520417422933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-45517035968996303672011-05-03T07:30:56.279-07:002011-05-03T07:30:56.279-07:00What?!!! I'm shocked-- I thought crayons were ...What?!!! I'm shocked-- I thought crayons were standard issue any time a child was born. I agree that the world would be a much better place if every child had the joy of owning that box of 64. Love your illustration!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422592240390359755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-83730415754637879942011-05-03T06:45:50.118-07:002011-05-03T06:45:50.118-07:00I can almost smell the delightful waxy scent of yo...I can almost smell the delightful waxy scent of your crayon box! And I could not agree more! I'm all for the tactile experience.Vicki Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968677344571227392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-49343907557097473972011-05-03T06:24:41.395-07:002011-05-03T06:24:41.395-07:00Surely a timeless lesson! Great composition and co...Surely a timeless lesson! Great composition and colors. And you are right about kids needing art supplies. Digital inter-actives can be great and have their place but, like picture books, I am convinced they need the tactile, hands-on experience for those little brains to grow. Another great post, Sarah!Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.com