Janet, I never tire of your beautiful art. I’ve always wanted to ask, but think I should know (for some reason): Is there any significant reason to hummingbirds being a central theme in so much of your work? I love them so much and it amazes me how many new ways you find to share their beauty!
Good morning, Mandy.
I have been using the hummingbird as symbolic imagery in my work for about 35 years. They symbolise to me the ‘unseen magic’ in our world.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Janet:)
It’s been a wildly busy but magical weekend here, so clearly your hummingbirds have been paying us a sweet visit. Friends staying with us from Friday on, to sing and play solos and choral/orchestral parts in the St. Matthew Passion this afternoon. Friday night Baroque chamber concert with lots of our student friends and a couple of colleagues playing/singing. Saturday afternoon, a splendid recital by the new tenor voice faculty member who lived with us while settling in here last Fall. Saturday dinner with a visiting former doctoral student, then late chatting with the houseguests. Today’s extravaganza, of course: the full length version of the Passion, followed by a huge house party for the retiring conductor, a good friend and colleague here. Tomorrow, our two houseguests will fly off home to Cleveland and Lycoming (PA). R will be back at school for the day while I get some cooking and cleaning done so that we can have a fun dinner with a houseful of other friends and colleagues while one’s visiting from Germany.
The hummingbirds were very kind to us this weekend! I hope yours have been diligently tending to your happiness, too! 😀
Good morning Kathryn,
Oh my you have had an amazingly busy and fruitful weekend, and clearly filled with magical hummingbirds:)
I hope you continue to have a wonderful time with your guests from Germany –
It doesn’t get much better than being with like minded people, enjoying magnificent music and good conversation…..Janet.xxx
Beautiful!!!… All the best to you. Aquileana 😀
Thank you:)
A weekend full of hummingbirds – that is a wonderful idea. Wishing you a good one too.
Thank you, Tish:)
Your work always knocks my socks off – you make the birds just as beautiful as they are.
Thank you so much:)
Thanks Janet! Have a gorgeous weekend and thanks for the hummingbirds. They’ll help make the weekend even better!
Thank you, Helga…hope they worked for you:)
Thanks so much for the wonderful hummingbirds. I think it’s a nice colorful start in the weekend. Hugs 🙂 ❤
Thank you, Vera:)
Have a nice day, Janet 🙂
I love the turquoise! Lovely! 🙂
Thank you, Carol:)
magical for sure
Thank you 🙂
A lovely view to enjoy over the weekend, and I hope you enjoy yours
Thank you, Peter:)
Absolutely beautiful….I loved it all especially the littel candle-like lights and those gorgeous lilies!xxx
Thank you, Dina:)xxx
I love your hummingbirds!
Thank you, Maria:)
Once again, your work blows me over – this is an amazing display of stunning contrasts. Gorgeous depth to the piece Janet.
Thank you so much:)
Janet, I never tire of your beautiful art. I’ve always wanted to ask, but think I should know (for some reason): Is there any significant reason to hummingbirds being a central theme in so much of your work? I love them so much and it amazes me how many new ways you find to share their beauty!
Good morning, Mandy.
I have been using the hummingbird as symbolic imagery in my work for about 35 years. They symbolise to me the ‘unseen magic’ in our world.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Janet:)
Oh, I feel that magic every time I see a hummingbird!
Which pleases me greatly:)
It’s been a wildly busy but magical weekend here, so clearly your hummingbirds have been paying us a sweet visit. Friends staying with us from Friday on, to sing and play solos and choral/orchestral parts in the St. Matthew Passion this afternoon. Friday night Baroque chamber concert with lots of our student friends and a couple of colleagues playing/singing. Saturday afternoon, a splendid recital by the new tenor voice faculty member who lived with us while settling in here last Fall. Saturday dinner with a visiting former doctoral student, then late chatting with the houseguests. Today’s extravaganza, of course: the full length version of the Passion, followed by a huge house party for the retiring conductor, a good friend and colleague here. Tomorrow, our two houseguests will fly off home to Cleveland and Lycoming (PA). R will be back at school for the day while I get some cooking and cleaning done so that we can have a fun dinner with a houseful of other friends and colleagues while one’s visiting from Germany.
The hummingbirds were very kind to us this weekend! I hope yours have been diligently tending to your happiness, too! 😀
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Good morning Kathryn,
Oh my you have had an amazingly busy and fruitful weekend, and clearly filled with magical hummingbirds:)
I hope you continue to have a wonderful time with your guests from Germany –
It doesn’t get much better than being with like minded people, enjoying magnificent music and good conversation…..Janet.xxx
Wonderful as always!:-D 😀
Thank you, Gil:)
Stunning
Thank you, Katherine:)
Wow!!! ❤
Thank you, Eva:)
This is so vibrant and beautiful, Janet…. 😃
Thank you, Jet:)