From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Sarah -- Jealous in the best possible way, like I'd be the one insisting you spilt all the details over coffee.... (grin).... I've got to live vicarously through SOMEONE ... and I pick YOU.<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>
<BR>
PS... so tell me more, how'd you meet, etc....
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Dee- it's just so sweet how you short people stick together!<BR>
      Oh, by the way.  Very nice paintings my friend from <BR>
        down under!
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Paul B... at 5'1 we've got to stick together, ya know how many people insist on patting my head, or commenting on how I'm much shorter than they thought? <BR>
<BR>
(smiles) thanks for the compliment by the way... I've done 8 now, only 2 more for the exhibition in New York... 2 weeks for 2 more... keep your fingers crossed for me sweetness.<BR>
<BR>
dee
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

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<BR>
DEE-VAA! DEE-VAA!<BR>
<BR>
             Oh my god-------her SECOND show in less than six months------her first Stateside! Of course------I own a Dee original..which my husband is framing for me...but i gotta tell you kids, even though I love her to itty bitty pieces---she's a name you're all going to know one day.<BR>
Da Vinci for Italy, Goya for Spain, Wyeth of the good old US<BR>
(and maybe Mr. Leonard as well?) and DEEVAA for New Zealand!<BR>
<BR>
             She rocks.<BR>
             She rules.<BR>
             Damn girl, you're good!<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                        Love Gala<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

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<BR>
And for anyone who missed it, Terry is as much an artist with art as he is with words........<BR>
<BR>
Wow......these Renaisance types are starting to tick me off...some of us only have one talent guys!<BR>
<BR>
                              <BR>
                                   Grumbling Gala
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From: French Tickler<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Gup<BR>
<BR>
...dissapointed because although the talent is show, * I'm not trying to bash your work.....it's awesome...but I just wanted to keep going...almost as if you shaved it down for some reason.....you said alot, but as if you skipped not walked...........I dunno......I could just feel the inspiration and it feels bigger than that is all......<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
keep up the good work<BR>
French Tickler
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From: sarah<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

well deeva my little lovemonkey<BR>
<BR>
we met in a bar of all places hehehhe.....now how incredibly "romantic" is that....???? but he just has an air about him...of comfort and peace....which i still feel around him..i can lay in his arms for hours...we live about an hour apart though....so we have the weekends...but he comes and stays for the weekend...so it gives us muy muy mucho time together, so i'm anxious right now waiting for him.....what else you want to know dee?????? i get sappy when talking about him.....so be forewarned!!!<BR>
<BR>
and you can live vicariously through me at any time dee!!!!!!!<BR>
<BR>
and as for shortness.....i personally like being able to walk under all the low hanging branches.......<BR>
<BR>
hehe sarah
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Dee - When is the NY show?  Me and the family are taking a vacation to NY and New England next month.  Will I get so lucky as to be there when you are?
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Gala... you are an evil wench.<BR>
<BR>
Sarah... I meet Ade (my hubby) in a bar... I swore I'd NEVER even date a guy from a bar! way to go girl.<BR>
<BR>
Paul B, my show opens Sept 1st, but I won't be there for it.... safer that way!! I've got to trust your post office to get the works there in time to have them mounted and framed.<BR>
<BR>
I'm thinking that this show will have all new works in it, but if I don't get 2 more good pieces done before I need to post them out, I'll rely on some older ones.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks for your support, Toks, Gala, Terry you guys too.<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>
<BR>
PS -- guppy you rock my world.
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Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Never met my spouse at a bar but did meet a few that belonged to others!
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Hey all, finally wrote a little something. It didn't come out as I intended, but I guess it was alright. Still haven't had time to read everyone's works. I will though. Going to Nashville to see a friend and take a lil vacation. I know that won't help much. Please accept my appologies for my skimpy appearances on the blender lately.<BR>
Love you all,<BR>
laurel<BR>
<BR>
Ps. Short people rawk!
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

*~Starr~* Aderian Dancing was fabulous, especially the last 2 lines. They really made the poem.<BR>
<BR>
*~Anonymous~* Circles was superb<BR>
<BR>
*~Hank~* Art De Vous was...how do you say, magnific. I loved it!<BR>
<BR>
*~Claire~* His Muse was exquisite. I really enjoyed it!<BR>
<BR>
*~Zero #1~* Hey boyeee! I liked Directions...it had a playful format  and a creative concpept!! I likes!<BR>
<BR>
*~Sarah~* Morning Gone was awesome! I could really feel and everything as I read it. The true mark of an artist.<BR>
<BR>
*~Nikki~*Any Port had a great concept and I love the way you word things. As always I look up to and am inspired by your talent. Forever brought a tear to my eye...<BR>
<BR>
*~Kiwi~* Distance, well let me just say, between you and Nikki's poems, I think I'll dehydrate from crying.<BR>
<BR>
*~Shimmergloom~* I'm so glad to see you're posting here! Your work is incredible! Searching for You...was WOW!<BR>
<BR>
*~Kevin~* Silence was beautiful. A particularly touching piece.<BR>
<BR>
*~Stephen~* Lies was very creative. I enjoyed it!<BR>
<BR>
Well, I'm TRYING to catch up! With all the awesome works on it's hard to mention all of them! These were just a few that really struck at home! Everyone else, I have enjoyed everything I've read!! You are all superb!<BR>
Love always,<BR>
Laurel
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

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Before I take to my heels in sheer terror-------<BR>
<BR>
Kirk---I know Cherion's is obscenely long--------mea culpa.<BR>
<BR>
Dee-----I waited for your reaction, but finally had to act when I had the courage......<BR>
<BR>
Guys----I hope no one takes this one wrong-----I have been fascinated by mythology forever-----and when a friend dared me to try this topic, I was caught up in the essential humanity of the centaur---the only elective immortal. The myths said Cherion gave his immortality to another after being wounded by an arrow dipped in hydra's blood. As an immortal---he would feel the pain of the poison forever. Interesting interpretation---but I thought otherwise.<BR>
<BR>
Perhaps Cherion just grew too weary---and had too mortal a heart...<BR>
<BR>
Don't kill me guys.............<BR>
<BR>
                                 Gala (scurrying away to hide)
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From: laurel ahlfeld<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

*~Guppy~* I found A Very Small Guy to be the most innovative and entertaining piece of poetry I have probably ever read. You have such a gift and you use it so very well. I also enjoyed raindrop kisses.<BR>
<BR>
*~Chris W. and Deeva~* Again, you two simply amaze me! Both of your pieces Caressed by the wind were excellent. And the painting is beautiful, Dee! Chris, I was delighted at your simle little masterpiece Yield.<BR>
<BR>
*~Zero #1~* O-mi-gawsh...My Own Devil was a masterpiece. Though it frightened the hell out of me, it really spoke. It might have even screamed! <BR>
<BR>
*~Starr~* In a corner was wonderful! I love your style, gal!<BR>
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*~Shimmergloom~* Again, I must tell you how absolutely fabulous The Deepest Part is. Somehow you say all the things I wish I could let creep out of the nooks and crannies of my own heart. But facing them on paper is too hard. Kudos to you! I finally decided I'd try writing that piece that was in my mind. I did and it wasn't near satisfactory. <BR>
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*~Terry~* Wow! What a fantastic piece of art. Lady of Shadows shows you are truly gifted with many skills. I'm beginning to become jealous of you and Dee!<BR>
<BR>
*~Gala~* Love, I'm sorry if I didn't catch the continuation of our conversation, but I propose we do some old classic. Such as My Fair Lady? Ah...Eliza Doolittle...what a gal! I'd love to be her! Too bad we can't choose who we are, eh? Ah well, I did quite like Midnight Embers. It was an addictive little piece. I had to read it about 3 times! Downpour was excellent as well.<BR>
<BR>
*~Freddy~* Ack, I don't know how you did it, but Time to Heal pulled everything that is going on in my life and slapped it onto my monitor! Wow, that was the craziest feeling I've ever felt.<BR>
<BR>
*~Dawn~* Lips of Color was so pleasing to read. It made me smile again at old memories. Thank you.<BR>
<BR>
Well! Ha! I got caught up in one day! Unbelievable! I have never been so amazed at the talent in the world until I read these kinds of works. Somehow the world is a little less ugly right now<BR>
Love always,<BR>
laurel
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Gala, did not want you to feel lonely out there in the mythic mists- so I posted my Medusa poem under yours. Good job on Cherion!  I write as Medusa and had finally written her song. I also did a portrait of her on my homepage- I don't know how to set up the pic/text thing here- but the painting I did of her is at:<BR>
<BR>
http://home.talkcity.com/EaselSt/medusaccc/poetry_index.htm<BR>
<BR>
Also, in case you missed my earlier post- the online gallery is opening July 29th.<BR>
<BR>
take care <BR>
toke<BR>

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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

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<BR>
Thanks Tok---------<BR>
<BR>
           Can you email me please? Have a question---and aol will not show me your page!!!!!!!! Cursing beneath my breath in Elven....<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                    Gala
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From: toklas<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

gala,<BR>
your addy is lost in my mail somewhere, please mail me.<BR>
[email-masked]<BR>
Tok
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From: chris w.<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

laurel, sarah, and jenna:  thanks so much for your comments...they've all been making my week!<BR>
<BR>
and gala: your newest are incredible.<BR>

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From: lydia wilson<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

hey everyone, im so sorry again, ive been at band camp all week and havent had a sceond to even visit, so now im back and in full swing, ill probably comment on some old works, so im warning ahead of time.<BR>
suga'<BR>
lydia
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Toks, posting a pic with the text is easy.. just do the HTML like you would when you are coding your page, I find putting the work in a table easiest, then copy and paste the code into the submissions box, I'll do it for you if you like, the only thing you have to remember is to make sure you path the image source back to your home page.... so it'd be....<BR>
<BR>
&lt;img src="http://home.talkcity.com/EaselSt/medusaccc/Sorrowful_Medusa11.gif&gt;<BR>
<BR>
as you know, I love this drawing, its my favourite from your page.... also I love the vase that you did for (I think this is the right name) Cessie? ... whats that done in? <BR>
<BR>
take care.<BR>
<BR>
dee
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Date: 22 July 2000<P>

*starr-- circles was really nice...<BR>
^claire brown bower-hi muse-- well done<BR>
#gala-- i loved eating dessert first<BR>
%sinneD-  wouldnt it be nice and i really like so what?- it was great<BR>
****i live for the guppy!*****<BR>
&gt;nikki-- i liked how do i sleep a lot<BR>
&lt;hermit- i love everything you do... sigh, im so jelous, haha you need to email me, i have a feeling id love talking to you ([email-masked])<BR>
jenna- i liked the twisted cuteness of that- body heat was beautiful...<BR>
***again i live for the guppy***<BR>
shimmergloom--- i call you love was very pretty<BR>
impatient-cg59 made me laugh- but i liked it<BR>
stephen-- i realate to lies and stupid well, thanks<BR>
<BR>
i have some more to go, but im on my way to catching up<BR>
suga'<BR>
lydia
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Dee,<BR>
The vase is done in prisma colour, digitally brightened, printed - repainted to intensify- and scanned again. The dedication is to Cessie aka Rennie Lorca who has been a wonderful poetry mentor for me.<BR>
<BR>
Thank you for the explanation about the code- but I am afraid that I make pages with FRont Page and don't really understand code from schmode - except the most basic idea. I already posted the medusa poem here without the pic - before you offered or I certainly would have been delighted to have them together. I also have the artgallery design done but the work is not all up yet- but if you want to have a peek here is addy:<BR>
<BR>
http://home.talkcity.com/EaselSt/artcitygalleria/Default.htm<BR>
I painted the pic on front of Theater gallery. <BR>
your work is not up yet (except as thumnail link).<BR>
<BR>
I am working on getting more work up this weekend. <BR>
<BR>
Tok
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

(smiles) Toks, I just checked out your site, well done.... only one little change... my name... you've got Deeva, I use deevaa two 'e's, two 'a's, and all lower case.<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>
<BR>
PS... I've never heard of Prisma colour.... sounds interesting, so you first did it in water colour? or guache then scanned it, or is Prisma colour a medium?<BR>

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From: Michael (that michael)<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Dee ~ PrismaColor is a set of colored pencils with wax to give it shine. PrismaColors actually mix colors if you rub them. They're very cool. Costs about 20$ for a set of 20 colors.<BR>
<BR>
I did a lot of PrismaColor work 6 years ago. Evangeline has/had my favorite PrismaColor drawing.
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Michael -- thanks for the info... I might check them out next time I am in the art store (which has been alot recently).. I've one large pencil work, but other than water colour pencils I don't use them much... but they do sound interesting.<BR>
<BR>
dee
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From: Starr<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

thank you all for the great reception of my works and those i submitted by another author...<BR>
i grew 10 ft with the warmth i got from the praise...<BR>
i will definitely keep working in the style i have been, and as always any critique you all might have is welcomed...<BR>
*big hug*<BR>
<BR>
ml<BR>
-Starr
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From: LadyE<BR>
Date: 22 July 2000<P>

Medusa--"Women Weeping" was excellent, cut right to the center.
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