tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post2369927609225566022..comments2024-03-28T14:50:57.692+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: Paint Monthly - Gwen John An Interior LifeRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-33508324426056092362016-06-06T09:00:03.093+01:002016-06-06T09:00:03.093+01:00I think she was rather overshadowed by her brother...I think she was rather overshadowed by her brother who always maintained that she was a better artist than he was. Time, I suppose, will tell:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-58655590873903763192016-06-06T08:58:15.284+01:002016-06-06T08:58:15.284+01:00Thanks, Simone - the cat is sweet isn't it?:)Thanks, Simone - the cat is sweet isn't it?:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-24736655063165110042016-06-03T17:37:44.996+01:002016-06-03T17:37:44.996+01:00I like The Cat -she captures the face beautifully....I like The Cat -she captures the face beautifully. I must admit that although I'm familiar with the name of Augustus John I had no idea that he had a sister who also painted.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-51489656966108094162016-06-03T16:28:27.498+01:002016-06-03T16:28:27.498+01:00I love the art work Rosie - especially the cat! xI love the art work Rosie - especially the cat! xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-57515951170797341542016-06-02T19:14:32.229+01:002016-06-02T19:14:32.229+01:00You feel you could just sit in the chair near the ...You feel you could just sit in the chair near the window and read or doze, I find it delightful:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-73103351517909005342016-06-02T19:13:37.841+01:002016-06-02T19:13:37.841+01:00It is isn't it?:)It is isn't it?:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-37907472698501615522016-06-02T19:13:01.119+01:002016-06-02T19:13:01.119+01:00I read that novel too, it was a fascinating concep...I read that novel too, it was a fascinating concept as she did paint several paintings of the same scene each slightly different:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-22017079032637974712016-06-02T19:11:55.516+01:002016-06-02T19:11:55.516+01:00Dorelia does have a timeless face doesn't she?...Dorelia does have a timeless face doesn't she?:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-84926733053160323382016-06-02T19:10:52.363+01:002016-06-02T19:10:52.363+01:00Because she stayed so much at home she just painte...Because she stayed so much at home she just painted what she saw. I love the cat who I think was called Mudge:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-38462546569002423652016-06-02T19:10:01.194+01:002016-06-02T19:10:01.194+01:00Glad you enjoyed the paintings, Barbara. I enjoyed...Glad you enjoyed the paintings, Barbara. I enjoyed looking through the catalogue again:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-25882991290384126302016-06-02T19:09:17.485+01:002016-06-02T19:09:17.485+01:00Glad you enjoyed finding a new artist, Brenda the ...Glad you enjoyed finding a new artist, Brenda the artist's room painting is wonderful isn't it?:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-56157861083910229802016-06-02T19:08:26.961+01:002016-06-02T19:08:26.961+01:00Her story is quite fascinating. I love the Artist...Her story is quite fascinating. I love the Artist's room as you can imagine her sitting in it overlooking that scene:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-21502368382422798542016-06-02T19:07:14.911+01:002016-06-02T19:07:14.911+01:00Yes, he always said that she was the better painte...Yes, he always said that she was the better painter didn't he? I find both of them interesting:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-12024980648046242892016-06-02T19:05:27.536+01:002016-06-02T19:05:27.536+01:00Hope you enjoyed reading more via the link and gla...Hope you enjoyed reading more via the link and glad you like her work:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-30082270418933037892016-06-02T19:04:51.549+01:002016-06-02T19:04:51.549+01:00Lovely, I think she was a wonderful artist:)Lovely, I think she was a wonderful artist:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-72359564266549056652016-06-02T11:25:19.021+01:002016-06-02T11:25:19.021+01:00A really interesting post - lovely to see some of ...A really interesting post - lovely to see some of her paintings. I particularly like the first one - such a tranquil and relaxing scene :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-70774646647986077952016-06-02T10:32:06.755+01:002016-06-02T10:32:06.755+01:00It is lovely to see the work of a female artist of...It is lovely to see the work of a female artist of this time.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-63652478051960695462016-06-01T22:45:59.399+01:002016-06-01T22:45:59.399+01:00I love that first painting - I once read a novel t...I love that first painting - I once read a novel that used it in the story line. I love the peace and serenity it portrays - such a simple picture yet to me it says so much. Good choice Rosie.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-23397602186200869512016-06-01T18:35:05.035+01:002016-06-01T18:35:05.035+01:00I like the teapot as well although Dorelia looks s...I like the teapot as well although Dorelia looks so real, she might just walk out of the painting. Thanks Rosie :-) Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-15569226923358425592016-06-01T18:18:20.965+01:002016-06-01T18:18:20.965+01:00The Cat is wonderful. I also love the Teapot. It&#...The Cat is wonderful. I also love the Teapot. It's the kind of painting that doesn't have an obvious point - most artists wouldn't have bothered with such a simple scene. But it's lovely. The History Anorakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718067264562106116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-69511974916635057382016-06-01T17:31:47.295+01:002016-06-01T17:31:47.295+01:00I love the artists room and the still life with th...I love the artists room and the still life with the tea pot particularly. Gwen Jones was not a well known artist for me so it was great to find out more about her. Thank you for joining in. B XCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-28600053099647829142016-06-01T16:02:23.035+01:002016-06-01T16:02:23.035+01:00Splendid, how wonderful to meet a 'new to me&#...Splendid, how wonderful to meet a 'new to me' artist. Her paintings are quite lovely, and I'm with you about that first painting ... it could so easily become a top favourite for me too.<br /><br />Thank so much for sharing your love of Gwen John with us.<br /><br />Wishing you a beautiful day...<br />Brenda<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-65695474130901782472016-06-01T15:11:23.638+01:002016-06-01T15:11:23.638+01:00Thank you Rosie. Gwen John is unknown to me but I ...Thank you Rosie. Gwen John is unknown to me but I find her paintings beautiful. The Corner of the Artist's Room is so calming and airy. And she was a pretty lady too.riitta khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846480905422316167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-9680353872772212252016-06-01T13:11:51.625+01:002016-06-01T13:11:51.625+01:00I'm reading the biography of Augustus at the m...I'm reading the biography of Augustus at the moment. It's interesting that despite his very different personality and painting style he was always sure that his sister was the more important artist.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-16457373510613244832016-06-01T12:58:58.149+01:002016-06-01T12:58:58.149+01:00Never heard of her, but I really like the look of ...Never heard of her, but I really like the look of her work, will have to follow your link to learn more.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com