Comments on: Artwork Inspired by Dan Eldon Journals | The Journey is the Destination http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/ Visual Art Blog, Drawings and Paintings by artist Michael D. Edens, with commentary on the artistic process behind each work of art. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:12:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: MDE Art Blog http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-55723 MDE Art Blog Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-55723 Thank you Kathy, I appreciate your comments, insight, and dedication to the preservation of Dan's artwork and story! I think there are many more souls out there who will be moved by Dan's life and energy. And good luck with all your work at the <a href="http://www.creativevisions.org/" target="_blank" title="Creative Visions Foundation" rel="nofollow">Creative Visions Foundation</a>. ~Michael Thank you Kathy,
I appreciate your comments, insight, and dedication to the preservation of Dan’s artwork and story! I think there are many more souls out there who will be moved by Dan’s life and energy. And good luck with all your work at the Creative Visions Foundation.

~Michael

]]> By: Kathy Eldon http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-54246 Kathy Eldon Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:39:08 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-54246 I am in awe of what you have achieved- and grateful for your willingness to go into dark places within- and keep moving to find peace. It delights me to know that Dan has ignited sparks within you that have produced such extraordinary art. Please stay in touch with us. Kathy Eldon-- Dan's mother I am in awe of what you have achieved- and grateful for your willingness to go into dark places within- and keep moving to find peace. It delights me to know that Dan has ignited sparks within you that have produced such extraordinary art.

Please stay in touch with us. Kathy Eldon– Dan’s mother

]]> By: MDE-ART.com http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31891 MDE-ART.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:20:41 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31891 Hi Dina, Thanks for your comments, you are inspiring with your words. And what a great idea! You remind me that there are infinite possibilities that surround us at any given time... just open eyes and go! :) ~Michael Hi Dina,
Thanks for your comments, you are inspiring with your words.

And what a great idea! You remind me that there are infinite possibilities that surround us at any given time… just open eyes and go! :)

~Michael

]]> By: MDE-ART.com http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31890 MDE-ART.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:53:43 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31890 Hi Logistician, It is comforting to be able to hear your thoughts about the process of experiencing this challenge and Dan's story. I appreciate your openness and for sharing so much... it's a rare experience to me. And I see some of myself in your words... the mirroring is a reminder that I am not always alone in my emotions or reactions. And as an artist, it's a great honor to be able to read your words. Thank you for that. I followed you on to Martha's Blog, and was happy to hear that you saved hers for last! I did as well, and her work truly infuses some calm and perspective into the challenge. ;) Also, Vikki is an amazing force for raising consciousness, and especially in a community with supportive people connecting. With Dan's life story as a focus, I feel this challenge has been propelled beyond what I can describe here. You raise a very interesting point about Dan's parents as well. :) ~Michael Hi Logistician,
It is comforting to be able to hear your thoughts about the process of experiencing this challenge and Dan’s story. I appreciate your openness and for sharing so much… it’s a rare experience to me. And I see some of myself in your words… the mirroring is a reminder that I am not always alone in my emotions or reactions. And as an artist, it’s a great honor to be able to read your words. Thank you for that.

I followed you on to Martha’s Blog, and was happy to hear that you saved hers for last! I did as well, and her work truly infuses some calm and perspective into the challenge. ;)

Also, Vikki is an amazing force for raising consciousness, and especially in a community with supportive people connecting. With Dan’s life story as a focus, I feel this challenge has been propelled beyond what I can describe here.

You raise a very interesting point about Dan’s parents as well. :)

~Michael

]]> By: MDE-ART.com http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31887 MDE-ART.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:33:17 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31887 Hi Manuela, Thanks for your awareness of my work. I appreciate your vision of the emotion very much! :) ~Michael Hi Manuela,
Thanks for your awareness of my work. I appreciate your vision of the emotion very much! :)

~Michael

]]> By: Dina Kerik http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31859 Dina Kerik Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:52:50 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31859 Michael. Art Childe. This is an absolute stunning challenge and the three of you did a gorgeous job of representing this young man's short life. As always, you capture the inner spark and spirit of Dan Eldon with your portraiture. I'd love to see the three of you included in a retrospective. Blessings, Honeylamb, Dina Michael. Art Childe. This is an absolute stunning challenge and the three of you did a gorgeous job of representing this young man’s short life.

As always, you capture the inner spark and spirit of Dan Eldon with your portraiture.

I’d love to see the three of you included in a retrospective.

Blessings, Honeylamb,
Dina

]]> By: The Logistician http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31852 The Logistician Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:33:06 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31852 Vikki / Red Chair suggested that I check out this challenge. She thought that I "would enjoy it when [I] had a moment. " Oohh, that's a British understatement. I read the wikipedia entry first and was totally flabbergasted. It all seemed like science fiction. I could not imagine a real human engaged in so much "life," in such a short period of time. I immediately focused on the birthdate and date of death. I could not imagine the circumstances that drove this kid. I then remembered the title of the challenge, which had appeared on Vikki's link to my blog, but did not register contextually. I can not imagine a more appropriate title. This is almost incapable of definition or comprehension for me. I have such incredibly mixed emotions. That one would die, and so young, amongst the people that he was trying to help is .... almost unfathomable. I've now reviewed your work and that of Vikki. Quite frankly, I'm overwhelmed with emotion to the point that I'm pretty incoherent. Both of your works capture so many of the emotions. Yours definitely capture the confusion and the clarity both. Vikki's images seem more like childhood. By the time I actually saw the photos of this man-child (in the literal sense, not the dictionary sense), I really did not know what to expect. I'm rambling. I can't anything more of value at this point. Need to take a break and let this soak in. If art is supposed to strike some sensual chord, its been plucked here. One final thought, my thoughts immediatly go to the parents. They must be some pretty unusual folks themselves. That the Mother has chosen to publish the journals is actually pretty special. Haven't looked at the third artist's renditions yet. Not sure whether I have the emotion _____ [whatever] to do so tonight. But I know I will go there. Can't help it. Vikki / Red Chair suggested that I check out this challenge. She thought that I “would enjoy it when [I] had a moment. ” Oohh, that’s a British understatement. I read the wikipedia entry first and was totally flabbergasted. It all seemed like science fiction. I could not imagine a real human engaged in so much “life,” in such a short period of time. I immediately focused on the birthdate and date of death. I could not imagine the circumstances that drove this kid.

I then remembered the title of the challenge, which had appeared on Vikki’s link to my blog, but did not register contextually. I can not imagine a more appropriate title.

This is almost incapable of definition or comprehension for me. I have such incredibly mixed emotions. That one would die, and so young, amongst the people that he was trying to help is …. almost unfathomable. I’ve now reviewed your work and that of Vikki. Quite frankly, I’m overwhelmed with emotion to the point that I’m pretty incoherent. Both of your works capture so many of the emotions. Yours definitely capture the confusion and the clarity both. Vikki’s images seem more like childhood.

By the time I actually saw the photos of this man-child (in the literal sense, not the dictionary sense), I really did not know what to expect. I’m rambling. I can’t anything more of value at this point. Need to take a break and let this soak in. If art is supposed to strike some sensual chord, its been plucked here.

One final thought, my thoughts immediatly go to the parents. They must be some pretty unusual folks themselves. That the Mother has chosen to publish the journals is actually pretty special.

Haven’t looked at the third artist’s renditions yet. Not sure whether I have the emotion _____ [whatever] to do so tonight. But I know I will go there. Can’t help it.

]]> By: M.Valenti http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31847 M.Valenti Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:24:58 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31847 As I'm looking at your works I'm feeling your emotions on each one of them. The angry, the forgiveness, the sadness. You truly pour yourself in it. MV./ As I’m looking at your works I’m feeling your emotions on each one of them. The angry, the forgiveness, the sadness. You truly pour yourself in it.

MV./

]]> By: MDE-ART.com http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31833 MDE-ART.com Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:50:52 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31833 Thanks Vikki, I'm grateful for your help. This was a difficult, but satisfying challenge. Helped break me out of a few habits, which at first feels uncomfortable, but helps further creative boundaries. Thanks for your feedback about the abstract styling too, I appreciate that a lot! :) ~Michael Thanks Vikki,
I’m grateful for your help. This was a difficult, but satisfying challenge. Helped break me out of a few habits, which at first feels uncomfortable, but helps further creative boundaries.

Thanks for your feedback about the abstract styling too, I appreciate that a lot! :)

~Michael

]]> By: Martha Marshall http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/artwork-inspired-by-dan-eldon-journals-the-journey-is-the-destination/comment-page-1/#comment-31832 Martha Marshall Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:50:11 +0000 http://www.mde-art.com/art-blog/?p=535#comment-31832 Dan, I appreciate the privilege of being invited to participate in this challenge. It was very, very hard. Just taking in the impact of Dan's story took several days for me to think about. Then to try and come up with a way to express it in a work of art was even harder. But it was a great exercise, and stimulated my mind to go in all kinds of directions. So thanks! I love what you did with your imagery. It's incredibly expressive. Like Vikki, I like the way you showed the progression of your thought process. It was great tagging along on this project. Dan, I appreciate the privilege of being invited to participate in this challenge. It was very, very hard. Just taking in the impact of Dan’s story took several days for me to think about. Then to try and come up with a way to express it in a work of art was even harder. But it was a great exercise, and stimulated my mind to go in all kinds of directions. So thanks!

I love what you did with your imagery. It’s incredibly expressive. Like Vikki, I like the way you showed the progression of your thought process.

It was great tagging along on this project.

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