tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post3223798399353452322..comments2024-03-29T04:17:22.886-07:00Comments on Pearson Report: The story of the package...clarity, background, plot revealed.Pearson Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-67970224197044796572015-01-01T22:05:34.550-08:002015-01-01T22:05:34.550-08:00Holly bean bags, Batman. You're really, really...Holly bean bags, Batman. You're really, really good.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-42790833115755847632012-12-06T08:24:52.605-08:002012-12-06T08:24:52.605-08:00Melissa, thanks for these very kind words. I saw t...Melissa, thanks for these very kind words. I saw that you followed Matthew, you will find he is a good writer and while dealing with some downs he always maintains an up attitude. I look forward to watching him grow into one heck of an amazing man. (not that's he's not a man already, but you get my drift!) Time does play a role in shaping us, doesn't it?<br /><br />Seems a lot of folks felt the desire to "do some good" for others and that puts the hugest smile on my face...talk about paying it forward. Truth is Mel, Courtney and I really got "the gift" too...seems all four of us, in this project, have been given a gift, and I guess by extension so have all Matthew and my followers by taking the time to read our posts.<br /><br />I'm in the process of doing another special project...this is of my own doing, not asked, but I hope it hits its mark too! I'm loving portrait drawing...but there is lots to learn!<br /><br />Thanks so much for dropping in Mel, I know you are really busy with deadlines so this is extra sweet of you. Super big hugs...and good luck with those deadlines. :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-67969663815194491542012-12-06T03:32:17.563-08:002012-12-06T03:32:17.563-08:00I am totally blown away by this whole story. I fol...I am totally blown away by this whole story. I followed Matthew because of what he has said here and what you have said as well. You and your daughter put together the most wonderful gift and it has inspired me to do some good for people in my life. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-36455421243228149402012-12-05T08:46:48.945-08:002012-12-05T08:46:48.945-08:00Thank you, Joanna, for your kind words. I had the ...Thank you, Joanna, for your kind words. I had the most amazing experience drawing this young woman's face. Given it was my second attempt at drawing a portrait I had many hurdles and lots of doubts, but I persevered and in the end I am extremely happy with it.<br /><br />My daughter was quite the help for me, motivating me and encouraging me along...our evenings together, working on our pieces, was some of the best time I've had with her in years...a real bond was forged with art being our common passion. I hope to have the pleasure of working with her again....and yes, her work is cool!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and taking a look, it means a lot to me to see you here. Hugs xoPearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-43498013204237312152012-12-05T01:27:53.534-08:002012-12-05T01:27:53.534-08:00Jenny, I am truely impressed!! with your gesture ...Jenny, I am truely impressed!! with your gesture and with your drawing skills!! you did an amazing job with the portrait! and your daughter...well...just beautiful work!! sooo cool.<br />A mother-daughter art team! I love it!!<br />xoxojoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526850373586288456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-37080084357569464942012-12-03T07:24:34.510-08:002012-12-03T07:24:34.510-08:00I love that - it sums it up perfectly!I love that - it sums it up perfectly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-86559838479159550172012-12-02T21:47:26.193-08:002012-12-02T21:47:26.193-08:00Elsie, I'm the one at a loss for words over yo...Elsie, I'm the one at a loss for words over your kind comment. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. <br /><br />In an earlier reply of mine I wrote this: <br /><br />"My dear godmother once told me that when we give of ourself we give to ourself. The giving of a smile to Matthew, which he then gave to his dear friend, which then found its way back to me was the best gift of all."<br /><br />Thank for stopping by and leaving this amazing comment. Hugs to you. :)<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-19319697247331660462012-12-02T15:40:22.087-08:002012-12-02T15:40:22.087-08:00I can't even describe the feeling I have insid...I can't even describe the feeling I have inside me right now, Jenny. Is it weird to hold pride for someone I don't even know? I am truly proud of how far your skills in drawing have come. Aside from that...WOW doesn't even come close! You and your daughter have done so much for Matthew and his friend. It's inspiring and it's rewarding at the same time. I know and understand that feeling of paying it forward. Go You!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-54083447052105793752012-11-29T18:42:41.820-08:002012-11-29T18:42:41.820-08:00Dear Bushman, I am deeply touched by your comment....Dear Bushman, I am deeply touched by your comment. I know this touches a soft spot in your world. You have inspired me as I know you have inspired many others, both on and off blog; you have truly weathered more than most. <br />Hugs to you and thanks so much for stopping by. Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-71224357597527351272012-11-29T18:37:37.486-08:002012-11-29T18:37:37.486-08:00While it seems Courtney and I did something lovely...While it seems Courtney and I did something lovely the really lovely part was what was done for us...we got so much out of this experience...truly meaningful.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by Ermie. :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-74354611314410600062012-11-29T15:40:03.627-08:002012-11-29T15:40:03.627-08:00Thank you so much for your detailed explanation : ...Thank you so much for your detailed explanation : ) I will try to catch her live and look over her shoulder.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564210453026152076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-39870874018654590102012-11-29T14:57:55.900-08:002012-11-29T14:57:55.900-08:00It is beautiful Jenny and even prettier is the tho...It is beautiful Jenny and even prettier is the thought and caring behind it. From both of you. I find myself inspired to make a difference for someone. Thank you for being the person you are. It makes all of us better. <br />-BushmanBushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578478269526006557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-18745324094288975942012-11-29T14:41:30.549-08:002012-11-29T14:41:30.549-08:00Wow! So talented - you and your daughter. And such...Wow! So talented - you and your daughter. And such a lovely thing to do for someone else. :-)Ermiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379137320794025513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-24225107664337759622012-11-29T12:36:13.791-08:002012-11-29T12:36:13.791-08:00I do hope loose ends have been wrapped! :) Or in t...I do hope loose ends have been wrapped! :) Or in this case I guess I unwrapped the package for an early Christmas treat. There is something about sharing a story like this, at this time of year, that reconnects us to what its really all about. <br /><br />As I wrote in an earlier reply:<br /><br />"My dear godmother once told me that when we give of ourself we give to ourself. The giving of a smile to Matthew, which he then gave to his dear friend, which then found its was back to me was the best gift of all."<br /><br />I gave a link to Miss CP's site; on Tues. and Thurs. she can be found <a href="http://courtneypearson.weebly.com" rel="nofollow">LiveStreaming</a> on her Cintiq should you find yourself curious and want to take a peek.<br /><br />Do you still do much portrait work? Or drawing in general? I have not done a portrait of an actual person sitting and posing...must be difficult. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by D.G. :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-46269715065534577352012-11-29T11:06:48.116-08:002012-11-29T11:06:48.116-08:00Thank you Becca. You always leave such beautiful c...Thank you Becca. You always leave such beautiful comments - you are quite a special person too, just like Matthew. <br /><br />I'm glad you've been able to take this journey with my daughter and me, and Matthew and his dear friend - I think this story has touched more than the four of us... Hugs to you.Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-45481330176789280202012-11-29T11:02:33.723-08:002012-11-29T11:02:33.723-08:00Hi Martin, thanks for coming back to read the &quo...Hi Martin, thanks for coming back to read the "plot revealed" - I'm glad you did. It seem you were not the only one wanting a few more details. <br /><br />What I did, before starting in on my actual drawing was to give myself reference points for the eyes, nose and mouth. Not having a light table, I used my living room lamp and held the photo under my paper up to the light and lightly marked those spots. However, as helpful as I thought it was I really didn't get the benefit I was hoping for.<br /><br />In <a href="http://pearsonreport.blogspot.ca/2012/11/creative-drawing-week-7-plus-very.html" rel="nofollow">Week 7, of my Creative Drawing class</a> I learned about the "eye width measurement" calculation and how to use the placement of the eyes as a reference point for all the other features. The face I did in that post is done only by this method.<br /><br />Since this was only my second attempt at portrait drawing I really did not know how to begin let alone how to progress...and the hair, well that's worthy of a post by itself. Very, very difficult.<br /><br />As to how the Cintiq works, the best way to explain it is that it is a drawing surface that needs a pen (stylus) which is part of the computer program and as it touches the screen it draws an image. So it really is like an electronic sketch pad. It's the massive Photoshop program that renders the artwork to Courtney's liking - where she adds shadows, colour, background texture etc.<br /><br />On Tues. and Thurs. evenings Courtney is online at her <a href="http://courtneypearson.weebly.com" rel="nofollow">LiveStream site</a> where you can watch her doing her work live. <br />When you click on the link I've provided you will need to scroll down to the bottom of that page and on the left hand site is the link to her LiveStream account. You do not have to sign in or anything, you can just go there on the times listed and see her work. It's pretty cool.<br /><br />I hope that helps clarify a few things, Martin - thank you for you kind comments and support of my artistic endeavours. :)<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-71821482754574241682012-11-29T10:42:03.642-08:002012-11-29T10:42:03.642-08:00it was a beautiful story and I was so happy to see...it was a beautiful story and I was so happy to see you and your daughter able to help Matthew out he is an amazing young man who has faced a lot himself. what a wonderful journey you all took together and thank you for sharing it with me . XOXOXRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-38641537264061891742012-11-29T10:22:02.924-08:002012-11-29T10:22:02.924-08:00Thank you, Anne. In the end, as I said in this pos...Thank you, Anne. In the end, as I said in this post, I am proud of my hair drawing effort. That said, there really is a process of building up the depth and defining the strands...quite fascinating, to which end I am in practice mode to hone my skills. (one never knows when the next portrait will appear) :)<br /><br />I imagine it's like the detailed painting of your tiny figurines...skill is what sets you apart and the only thing that builds skill is practice. (something that is evident in your art)<br /><br />I'm please you've found your way here and that our common connection is Matthew, a young man with a very big heart. :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-83155178434329453572012-11-29T10:13:35.922-08:002012-11-29T10:13:35.922-08:00Thank you, Lisa. I felt, in light of your question...Thank you, Lisa. I felt, in light of your questions, and a few others wanting a little more insight and background, I figured sharing this amazing story in more detail and from a first person perspective would be the right thing.<br /><br />Seems like sharing it has given even more joy and happiness...it's quite infectious this happiness thing, isn't it? There is something about seeing someone else light up that in turn lights us up - that's how this has been for me.<br /><br />I left the following reply to an earlier comment and I'd like to share it with you:<br /><br />"My dear godmother once told me that when we give of ourself we give to ourself. The giving of a smile to Matthew, which he then gave to his dear friend, which then found its was back to me was the best gift of all."<br /><br />Thank you for dropping in and being part of this incredible journey. Hugs back to you!<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-83340294364579731822012-11-29T10:04:13.538-08:002012-11-29T10:04:13.538-08:00Thank you Claudia, for stopping by. :)Thank you Claudia, for stopping by. :)Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-79706165846356533442012-11-29T09:54:12.906-08:002012-11-29T09:54:12.906-08:00Miss CP's piece is so different it's hard ...Miss CP's piece is so different it's hard to make a comparison, but, dear sweet Dezzie, it is so kind of you to single mine out as "your particular favourite". (a favourite quote from Pride and Prejudice) :)<br /><br />Truth be told I was lucky to have a few of those fifteen hours over at Miss CP's place to build my confidence as I lay pencil to paper. She is a brilliant teacher...missed her calling, although it may still come to that down the road.<br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-50796959349681618452012-11-29T09:49:38.669-08:002012-11-29T09:49:38.669-08:00Too true, Em-Musing, my little part of the planet ...Too true, Em-Musing, my little part of the planet has been profoundly altered because of this experience.<br /><br />My dear godmother once told me that when we give of ourself we give to ourself. The giving of a smile to Matthew, which he then gave to his dear friend, which then found its was back to me was the best gift of all. <br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-33606497915326053222012-11-29T09:21:57.666-08:002012-11-29T09:21:57.666-08:00I love that word "chuffed" and it so apt...I love that word "chuffed" and it so aptly describes the feeling of all four of us. (tickled being my Canadian equivalent) <br /><br />Miss CP is quite gifted, and you know, Hilary, when I asked her to help me help Matthew help his friend she cleared time off her busy schedule and jumped right in. She told me doing this piece was one of the best things ever because of its intent...to make a young woman feel better and smile. <br /><br />As to my portraiture...I just love how it turned out (without that sounding vain or conceited) I was startled with the likeness and at times, given the muted quality of the photo I was working from, I found myself talking to the photo asking it for guidance - asking the young face looking up at me to help me draw her. I know that seems strange, but it was one of the things I enjoyed, that feeling of true connection to the piece I was drawing. <br /><br />Hilary, thank you for "feeling" my pleasure. Writing this post was done with tissue at my side, as tears of happiness, laced with sorrow, flowed freely. Hugs to you for coming by and leaving such a beautiful comment.Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-72491950194896958742012-11-29T09:20:21.320-08:002012-11-29T09:20:21.320-08:00Whew ... I am happy for you that you caused so muc...Whew ... I am happy for you that you caused so much happiness and had fun yourself : ) There can't be greater bliss than shared bliss. (Moreover, you shared those magnificient results with us.)<br /><br />For me an interesting detail of your drawing process is that you obviously did not trace the outlines from the photo but only with your eyes ...<br /><br />The next fascinating thing to learn would be how this Cintiq roughly works ... surely there is a tutorial somewhere in the Internet's depths.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564210453026152076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9889100.post-92076551601021576462012-11-29T09:11:33.868-08:002012-11-29T09:11:33.868-08:00Like you, Matthew, this leaves me struggling to fi...Like you, Matthew, this leaves me struggling to find words...but as I said, this gift of yours touched all four of us, and so many other, that it has become a symbol of the hope and strength your dear friend (and now our dear friend) needs to get through this difficult time.<br /><br />Seems sharing is a good thing! Hugs.Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.com