tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post1854037234478118561..comments2023-12-29T17:11:59.237-04:00Comments on Desideratum ~ Art ~ Jewelry ~ Life: BorzoiGwen Buchananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-56698929617350157702014-03-22T22:58:29.083-03:002014-03-22T22:58:29.083-03:00Thank you, David, I love when I have time to draw....Thank you, David, I love when I have time to draw.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-36897416886464341012014-03-22T13:25:35.339-03:002014-03-22T13:25:35.339-03:00Good Borzoi Gwen.Good Borzoi Gwen.David Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716687027229523859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-17887294250740056192012-05-08T22:41:40.886-03:002012-05-08T22:41:40.886-03:00Thank you SF, so nice to have you visit here.
You...Thank you SF, so nice to have you visit here.<br /> You say you were looking up info on LGD's.. twenty years ago, I had a Tibetan Mastiff... beautiful big black full coated dog. Her name was Charcoal. Miss her.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-68222210266644948452012-05-07T09:57:32.558-03:002012-05-07T09:57:32.558-03:00Riveting sketch, was searching for LGD's, this...Riveting sketch, was searching for LGD's, this popped up and just had to see more. Just from the glimpses of thumbnails teasers, I know I will happily wander around your site. I choose art like I choose hardbacked books. Would I still find this fresh in twenty years. YES!!! You convey personality so well. Thanks for sharing your gifts.SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595981130360766826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-10002345728080976232012-01-25T22:15:48.022-04:002012-01-25T22:15:48.022-04:00oh Simply Blue, you are very encouraging!! Thank y...oh Simply Blue, you are very encouraging!! Thank you..Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-64054664521368430612012-01-22T19:42:28.166-04:002012-01-22T19:42:28.166-04:00That is an amazing sketch! beautifully done...lov...That is an amazing sketch! beautifully done...love the style. You could do a lovely little book of your wonderful sketches.... I also like your calligraphy further down...simply bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187891586315909949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-37452590563286135012012-01-22T13:23:00.528-04:002012-01-22T13:23:00.528-04:00Thank you Jeri, you amazing artist you... I would...Thank you Jeri, you amazing artist you... I would love to spend time with your sketchbooks too.. You capture every one of your characters and the detailed backgrounds with such charm, skill and imagination... It is sheer pleasure to see.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-66233506994290635522012-01-22T13:08:02.646-04:002012-01-22T13:08:02.646-04:00Thank you Helen, Happy Sunday to you.. is it nice ...Thank you Helen, Happy Sunday to you.. is it nice enough to ride your motorbike today?.. you'd need snow tires on it if you were here.. and a snowsuit and mitts and..... well maybe it would be better by the fire...<br /><br />Louciao.. you are funny.. boys oh boys!! haha.. my dad used to say that.. ..he never swore.... it was multi use... he could use it as "boys oh boys, Look at that sunset!" or... "Boys oh Boys, You're gonna get it now"... either way it brought forth an emotional response.. pretty useful simple phrase huh?!! <br /><br />Thank you George, You are altogether too kind... Drawing is always a surprise.. never know what will appear once the pen hits the paper..Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-27931962783139405352012-01-22T09:33:38.037-04:002012-01-22T09:33:38.037-04:00These pen and ink drawings are magnificent, Gwen. ...These pen and ink drawings are magnificent, Gwen. Stunningly beautiful!!!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-11416307587348846442012-01-22T04:18:28.991-04:002012-01-22T04:18:28.991-04:00To use that colourful New Brunswick expression, &q...To use that colourful New Brunswick expression, "boys oh borzoi!" You sure did capture a lot of character in that portrait.<br />(Actually, the expression is "boys oh boys, eh"...Thought I should tell you, just in case it's a turn of phrase that didn't make it across to your side of the bay.)Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-74890494979163632082012-01-21T20:39:35.257-04:002012-01-21T20:39:35.257-04:00I have met only a handful of these most elegant an...I have met only a handful of these most elegant and regal dogs over here Gwen....and each one has had me totally smitten.....as does your amazing line drawing. Happy week~end to you and your loved ones :~)helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412509910451805109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-1459352477845765292012-01-21T13:13:57.881-04:002012-01-21T13:13:57.881-04:00Gwen, I would love to intently browse through your...Gwen, I would love to intently browse through your sketch book. I think you have captured the wiry elegance of this creature brilliantly. I don't often draw dogs even though I dearly love them.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-85431113079227552742012-01-21T10:28:34.141-04:002012-01-21T10:28:34.141-04:00Hi my dear Rauf,
You are much too kind and it is ...Hi my dear Rauf,<br />You are much too kind and it is never too late.. it is only too late when we are gone. I admire much your talent! <br /><br />I was bitten by a dog when I was 7 when i was bending down, saying what a nice dog he was, and right then, he bite me.. right on the mouth.. had to run all the way home with blood running down my clothes.. I remember I was carrying a loaf of bread in a brown paper bag and it was all soggy when I got home, freaked out my mother...lucky it didn't make much of a scar. Scared me to death, I can still remember how hard and fast my heart beat.<br /> <br />yes cats are a very independent lot.. mostly do what they want, when they want.. a totally different mindset than dogs.. I do love both species but I don't like cleaning litter-boxes...<br /><br />I hope things are going ok with you too.. Miss you. Take care.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-60739707491271035852012-01-21T09:53:42.272-04:002012-01-21T09:53:42.272-04:00Not much knowledge of dogs Gwen, not because i was...Not much knowledge of dogs Gwen, not because i was bitten by them twice, had a couple of cats, who did not know how to obey. They just stayed by my side ignoring my commands. One chap was very fond of watching me. <br /><br />i am so impressed with your sketches Gwen, wish i had your talent. its too late to learn at the end of my life. <br /><br />Hope you are doing fine.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-53361552536816532622012-01-18T10:26:46.015-04:002012-01-18T10:26:46.015-04:00Hi Claire, yes dogs that need to use their indepen...Hi Claire, yes dogs that need to use their independent thinking to perform their jobs have those bred in the bone characteristics. The Maremma are gorgeous.. I once had a Tibetan Mastiff.. big dog, long black wavy coat, stubborn but for the same reason.. they were bred to do and think for themselves.. they were also very lovable.. but very protective..Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-77504751092194412792012-01-18T01:37:47.046-04:002012-01-18T01:37:47.046-04:00Hey Gwen, I love your drawing....those eyes......h...Hey Gwen, I love your drawing....those eyes......hard to tell what it's thinking, what sort of mood it's in.<br /><br />Interesting reading about the breed, I shall file that info away to use another time.<br /><br />We had a Maremma (livestock guardian ) he also was very stubborn as he had a job to do.... but a beautiful dog.<br /><br />Claire :}Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-71323073025417002392012-01-17T10:16:08.566-04:002012-01-17T10:16:08.566-04:00Thank you Carmen, they really are members of the f...Thank you Carmen, they really are members of the family, aren't they? it is never the same without a single one.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-20174170987500804572012-01-16T14:21:58.638-04:002012-01-16T14:21:58.638-04:00You drew that dog's spirit and personality; I ...You drew that dog's spirit and personality; I feel like I met him. I'm sorry you lost your dog- I am so attached to my three!Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-8167989054074121752012-01-15T16:30:38.004-04:002012-01-15T16:30:38.004-04:00Thank you Cathy, I just checked and I see that ve...Thank you Cathy, I just checked and I see that version of Jane Eyre is on Netflix... I'll watch it when I'm working in the studio.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-69905060312472314262012-01-15T11:51:41.138-04:002012-01-15T11:51:41.138-04:00Hi Gwen Thanks for the fantastic post. The hounds...Hi Gwen Thanks for the fantastic post. The hounds remind me of the film, Jane Eyre with Orson Wells.cathyswatercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318863061595720021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-69770558846364855862012-01-12T19:58:46.043-04:002012-01-12T19:58:46.043-04:00Thank you Deborah, Jacky and Shayla, we have a lit...Thank you Deborah, Jacky and Shayla, we have a little dog about the size of a Wolfhounds head and he jumped out the car window to bark at a wolfhound... the big dog could have eaten our pip-squeak for breakfast... but he held his cool or maybe it was just because the owner was holding him on a leash.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-70841939005328516972012-01-12T09:49:02.968-04:002012-01-12T09:49:02.968-04:00Beautiful work- he has a lot of character. My pare...Beautiful work- he has a lot of character. My parents had a Saluki for a time. They're best suited to enthusiasts, and seem to share some of this guy's personality traits. A brilliant dog.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235571582758248746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-51188221009859421442012-01-12T03:36:58.180-04:002012-01-12T03:36:58.180-04:00Beautiful and elegant drawing and I love the descr...Beautiful and elegant drawing and I love the description...can be aloof.<br />Very partial to wolf hounds and love the lurchers too. Big and wiry.<br /><br />Jacky xoxJackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-27685255029332337702012-01-12T01:45:34.499-04:002012-01-12T01:45:34.499-04:00I've always admired Russian wolfhounds, althou...I've always admired Russian wolfhounds, although you don't see them around much. They are so elegant and graceful looking. I adore a big dog. Heck...I adore all dogs...but prefer the ones big enough to hug.Deborah Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160226994753285046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034897510911253920.post-35005311834238173102012-01-11T21:04:31.129-04:002012-01-11T21:04:31.129-04:00Valerianna, it is satisfying to explore different ...Valerianna, it is satisfying to explore different methods to try to explain how we see things.. Have you began in your new spot yet?<br /><br />Thank you Lord W, oh yes personalities of our animal companions.. varied as the human strain... I love to see each ones true nature.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.com