tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post9103734223169914319..comments2024-03-25T20:55:43.246+01:00Comments on denthe: Open letter to Marthadenthehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-32172703977384541582017-03-09T18:14:39.549+01:002017-03-09T18:14:39.549+01:00Denise, I was mystified when I read Martha's r...Denise, I was mystified when I read Martha's rant in 29 Faces and was hoping it had nothing to do with your wonderful art but somehow knew that it must have been what got her riled. Many of us came to your defense in that first work of yours that was hardly political and was more of a universal plea that went unrecognized by someone with a political agenda. The one who complained was downright nasty and her comment, as you stated, was far more offensive than your beautiful work of art!! I am so glad to see you standing up for what you and I and many others believe in and what better place than through your art! I believe the admin portrayed herself as the victim in this situation, which is far from the case. Hopefully one day she will be able to see the error in her thinking. I'm behind you 100% It takes guts to stand up against pure ignorance. As a result of this fiasco, I will no longer participate in 29 Faces! I, too, was there from the beginning. I finished it out this time but it had been ruined by this rigid and insensitive handling of the situation. I am particularly peeved by the yanking of your wonderful art which spoke to most of us in the highest possible ways. Viva your art, maybe not there, but everywhere else!!caryn strauss-smith art and designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654391651606799172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-14814013665929787352017-03-07T12:41:48.984+01:002017-03-07T12:41:48.984+01:00Well said Denise! In a world that has gone crazy i...Well said Denise! In a world that has gone crazy it is necessary to stick to our beliefs and share them in the way that is constructive . You have done that. All of the "HATE BASHING" that is happening these days will not achieve a positive outcome it will only produce more hate and confusion. One of my all time inspirations is the life and words of Martin Luther King Jr. " Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." I strive to live in the light and that is the feeling I get when I see your works. A person who recognizes the dark and tries to shed the light on it. Keep up the good work!!! Love & Peaceā„Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-69613644991988673242017-03-06T00:25:53.940+01:002017-03-06T00:25:53.940+01:00I'm sorry this happened and I think your open ...I'm sorry this happened and I think your open letter is very respectful and thoughtful. Your art is beautiful and your pretty quote wouldn't have been considered political before this election. It certainly wasn't offensive, nor was your blog post explaining why you left the group. I tried to communicate with Ayala on her blog but my comments weren't posted. I do wish you well, and Ayala too. I hope this unfortunate situation passes quickly for everyone. SLScheibehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859487267792783947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-81629755059491877672017-03-05T17:28:31.318+01:002017-03-05T17:28:31.318+01:00I'm new here and I don't know all the deta...I'm new here and I don't know all the details but I'm impressed with your open letter. And your art. Wow, some real neat things here. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-54449870564166965372017-03-05T14:01:23.125+01:002017-03-05T14:01:23.125+01:00It's about projection in psychology terms--peo...It's about projection in psychology terms--people who project their own thoughts and ideas onto someone else and say that is what that person is thinking or feeling when it is really them. a great example of course is 45--he projects all the time.Janet Ghiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168035336091339448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-88680570642449621192017-03-05T13:29:21.815+01:002017-03-05T13:29:21.815+01:00Denise, your letter/response on your blog was open...Denise, your letter/response on your blog was open and honest. It was the only way you were able to connect with someone who otherwise moderates your comments. <br />What Sharon said above is so correct about the refugee painting being a social comment, not political. And anyone who knows you or has followed you forever, knows, this is who you are. Your art is you ,you express through your art and that is why we love you and your art!<br /> I am happy and proud that you have stood up so graciously(in my opinion) to a cyber bully.<br /> Yes, let's get on with making our art and sharing it (that means you too Sharon,start posting again!) And when something moves us so much that it shows in what we create- good for us- this is passion about life and art at it's best!<br />Love you and your art!<br />your friend,JackieJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-22533185973575345132017-03-05T05:41:50.445+01:002017-03-05T05:41:50.445+01:00Hi Denise, what a great response to the situation....Hi Denise, what a great response to the situation. Even though I dont post my art anymore I regularly lurk! I felt I had to comment, for when I saw that face on the refugees it teared me up, its a social comment not political! I know how you feel about leaving 29 faces, it was where I first started to blog and it had a special place in my heart. I just love your funnies too. You made me realise we have to stand up before the bullies, I stopped blogging because I had a troll making my life a misery. When you think about it trolls are bullies too. I do have a WordPress blog that I only posted on a couple of times, maybe I can start sharing my art again?<br />You go girl!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985449420798233201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365553933084212689.post-88821724443517095482017-03-05T03:36:44.608+01:002017-03-05T03:36:44.608+01:00 A civil, respectful, well written explanation as ... A civil, respectful, well written explanation as to why you feel the way you do and why you left the group. Well done! robin cox walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036760466156241921noreply@blogger.com