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Last year May
some historic things happened in the Netherlands, my country or origin.
At the Palace at the Dam in Amsterdam (above) was where the new king and queen were inaugurated. A new king and queen rule now after three generations of queens.
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Het Keerpunt (Point of Return) in Amsterdam
(once was a party theatre)
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My own historic moments took place 3 weeks after the inauguration
to introduce my art for the first time in the Netherlands (up till now every
public painting event had been in the USA).
It was the kind of art that was banned from the churches after Martin Luther
(not by him actually, but by his zealous followers).
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Centrum in Heerhugowaard
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Not only did I have three painting shows in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Heerhugowaard,
but also three weeks of art dialogues and workshops in these two cities and town.
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My approach to the workshops were (still are) multicultural, any skill level and
multi-generational (from 5 years old on),
because we can learn so much from each other.
True, in the beginning some felt awkward (especially the teens)
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*What kids have to say is just as important as the opinions of adults
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but as soon as everyone began to paint, the love for art took over.
That’s what I was counting on. I trust art like my back pocket:)
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For the workshops it paid off big time to have done art therapy.
Several times I intervened when people’s creativity was blocked, because some heavy things were going on in their personal life.
Art must take on more meaning than self -expression
or painting what one sees: a landscape, an abstract, or portrait.
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Back to a look at history: in some aspects I would like things to remain the same,
such as the natural way to irrigate the fields
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For Mandarin Orange I texturized the tulip fields in PS with painting daubs and posterize
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Wouldn’t want to change anything about the actual tulip fields either , would you?
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Thanks to All the Hosts
Blue Monday * Mandarin Orange * Travel Photo * Whim Windows & Doors *
Our World * Nature Notes * Blo-Ma *
ABC- S * Water World * Outdoor Wednesday *
Thurs. Little Things * Share the Joy * Up and Down View * Alphabe -A *
Sky Watch * Floral Friday Foto * Fri Photo Journal *
Weekend Reflection * Pink Saturday * Maleviks Garden *
Sunday in my City *
It’s nice for you that you had your historic moments. Your last two photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Jesh,
Oh, I do love those tulip fields just as they are! Thanks for sharing today.
I’m looking forward to reading your comment on my blue rehab post. Please come back.
Have a Happy Blue Monday!
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How wonderful, I love going to these workshops and conferences to connect and also to share and learn at the same time.
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Thanks so much for that glimpse of the tulip fields. I hope to see them in bloom someday!
Looking Forward to Your Visit at The Blue Door
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Love the tulip fields!
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Young people in my family seem attracted to art, then it’s hard to figure out how to make a living at it, so art therapy is a consideration. The class seems really fun, I hadn’t really thought about art being a connection between expressing emotions and skill level. I like the tulip fields with and without filters, but just wish the critters here like voles and squirrels would allow me to grow them more. A few of the species tulips are apparently not appetizing enough and slip through.
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You can ask me ANY question about art:):)
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would love to see Netherlands and admire its architecture and flower fields someday. crossing fingers.
http://calrat.blogspot.com
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“What kids have to say is just as important as the opinions of adults” – so true!
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How exciting to have taken your work into Europe. It looks as though your workshops are well attended. Art for all ages. So true. My 93 yr old mother has just painted me a beautiful birthday card. She has only recently taken up painting!
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I didn’t know that the Netherlands have a new king and queen but glad to know. Wish I could see a tulips field one day.
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Looks good what yo did for MoM, I’d love to see fields like that
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Good job, and you found the right colour for the tulip field!
Have a great week,
Wil, ABCW Team
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I cannot imagine how many tulips there would be in those fields!!!
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I really love that you are open to all ages and levels of finesse.
I do believe there is much therapy in art.
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a great post Jeanette and I agree that childrens opinions are as much worth then anybody elses. 🙂
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Wow! Three painting shows and workshops! Must have been fun… that painting of the tulip fields is spectacular, not that the tulip fields needed transforming.
Leslie
abcw teams
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we all want to have our moment in the sun!
ROG, ABCW
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Congrats on the art show and in Amsterdam no less! Sounds like a great workshop too. I had no idea about the changes in leadership there. We here so little of that news.
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I’m happy to say I’ve been there once. Didn’t know you had kings and queens.
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A wonderful post! Love your approach for the workshop – multi-generational is so much more interesting – opinions and contributions from all ages are important.
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The tulip fields are amazing!
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Love your tulip artwork! What a transformation! Thanks for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday:)
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Those tulip fields are wonderful, how could you improve them? Congratulations on your art class and exhibitions.
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Those tulip fields are simply amazing!
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It makes my head spin to see with how many blog events you manage to keep up to date! Kudos. 🙂
Lovely photos for sure — great art!
— Birgit
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Very cool! The tulips are amazing!
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How exciting! Congrats on getting to place some pieces in the exhibit!
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I remember when you posted about your art shows and workshops in the Netherlands! The tulip pic is lovely — I just missed their growing season when I was in The Netherlands years ago…
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How wonderful to branch out and have those workshops. Beautiful work, helping others to discover their creativity.
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love the tulips!
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I’ve always wanted to visit Holland and see where my Opa and Oma are from. Nice photos!
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Beautiful colours.
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I love your feeling about the importance of young peoples’ opinions. Art was so important to my Mother over many years. I sit now surrounded by her paintings and therefore her heart…. Michelle
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well is ay leave the tulips fields along too 🙂 fun post – like your editing effects too 🙂
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Such beauty and I love your interpretation of the tulip fields. What an honor to get to exhibit and lead workshops in your home country (interesting bit of history I didn’t know about too.). I just know you are a wonderful teacher/facilitator.
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Great series of pics — love the field of tulips!
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Visited Amsterdam a couple of times in the 70s – wonderful place!
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Lovely Tulip fields.
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i have no doubt that was a very special experience for you.
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I love have a pick to your adventures : it is always so interesting ! Great pics this week again, too.
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The tulips are one of my favorite flowers… Great picture…
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Great tulip foelds – Kerkenhof maybe?
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Me again,
Ugh! Slip of the mouse = “fields”!!
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It must have been quite a thrill to be giving workshops in the Netherlands. I’m glad I visited from Alphabe-Thursday.
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Great post! I’m so happy to have found your site via Serendipity Is Sweet link up. I’ll have to visit often!
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Historic moments don’t come along every day. Yours sounds fabulous! Isn’t it wonderful the impact of art on people 🙂
Happy SIMC
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fabulous to bring everyone to the same table as equals. this is the hope for the world’s future. (Pearl @Humanyms)
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How exciting to get back to the Netherlands like that. Thanks for sharing this milestone event on look Up Look Down. And I love the tulip fields.
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