tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post5987876402090834623..comments2024-03-28T04:20:14.241-04:00Comments on Painted Thoughts Blog: Get Yourself Some "Zeta" Love!!Laure Ferlitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-61448972097984124582014-02-20T13:22:38.406-05:002014-02-20T13:22:38.406-05:00Zeta! I didn't know S&B put out a Zeta. ...Zeta! I didn't know S&B put out a Zeta. Your post makes it sound like my kind of paper. My next stop is to treat myself to one. I can hardly wait for it to arrive. Thank you Laure for the info.Elva Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642197019054496596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-5282271012628534882014-02-20T00:22:24.573-05:002014-02-20T00:22:24.573-05:00So glad Moby is better. That's scary - I know...So glad Moby is better. That's scary - I know because my Buster was sick last week. Not as sick as Moby, but it still scared us. He's all better now too. I have a Beta Stillman & Birn that I have yet to try (soon, I hope), but the Zeta sounds like something I'd like to try too. I just need to sketch more so I have a reason to buy another one. And your new header is wonderful.Cheryl Gebharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397847473688573549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-88429031120162143152014-02-19T00:17:45.495-05:002014-02-19T00:17:45.495-05:00Glad to hear that your kitty is on the mend.
Very...Glad to hear that your kitty is on the mend. <br />Very interesting hearing about your experience with the Zeta sketchbook. I love the Delta sketchbook that I won on your blog last fall. I haven't experienced the others - I'll have to put that on my to-do/wish list. I wonder if Stillman & Birn would ever make available 'sampler packs' of the different papers - so you don't have to get a whole book of each type to compare. Claire Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10422062718551034294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-2810795516108791242014-02-18T10:06:43.812-05:002014-02-18T10:06:43.812-05:00Thank you, Debbie. The Stillman and Birn sketchboo...Thank you, Debbie. The Stillman and Birn sketchbooks are wonderful. I think you'll enjoy it. If you visit their website, they have retailers listed by state, if that helps any.Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-84162519359122030622014-02-18T10:05:13.417-05:002014-02-18T10:05:13.417-05:00I knew you'd like that wren. They're one o...I knew you'd like that wren. They're one of my very favorite birds and they've been quite active around the house this year. Get the Zeta, you'll love it!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-79050262270841307912014-02-18T10:04:14.024-05:002014-02-18T10:04:14.024-05:00Really? An art journaling workshop?! Tell me more!...Really? An art journaling workshop?! Tell me more!! Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-58603420469255980992014-02-18T10:03:43.873-05:002014-02-18T10:03:43.873-05:00I hear you, Timaree. I "forced" myself t...I hear you, Timaree. I "forced" myself to finish the bound Beta sketchbook I was working in BEFORE I would allow myself to touch the Zeta. It was the siren call that pushed me to finish the Beta! Thanks for the comments on the header. It was too much fun. Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-49955225213939767672014-02-18T10:02:13.778-05:002014-02-18T10:02:13.778-05:00I couldn't agree more, Larry. SB has the sketc...I couldn't agree more, Larry. SB has the sketchbook market cornered...for me, anyway. I worked in the Alpha and it was okay, but since I can get carried away with paint and water, I tend to like a bit more weight to my page. I'm very taken with the versatility of the Zeta paper. Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-66901848827632059102014-02-18T10:00:25.229-05:002014-02-18T10:00:25.229-05:00Thanks for the header love, KJ! I was going for a ...Thanks for the header love, KJ! I was going for a Spring feeling. Painting animals from photos is much easier from real life. They're usually moving too much to capture easily. Moby was feeling so lousy, I was able to capture a quick likeness of her. And there will be NO discussion of GUILT on this blog! You don't want to know how many sketchbooks I have…and I'm not telling!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-49229473747915235812014-02-18T09:58:22.291-05:002014-02-18T09:58:22.291-05:00I've tried the Alpha, Beta and Zeta series and...I've tried the Alpha, Beta and Zeta series and I have liked them all. The Alpha was a little bit light (paper weight) for my tastes, but still performed like a champ. It's a personal preference of mine to work on heavier papers. Whichever you choose, you won't go wrong!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-29430435535253693682014-02-18T09:56:34.786-05:002014-02-18T09:56:34.786-05:00I apologize, Ruca, for calling you Lynne! I wasn&#...I apologize, Ruca, for calling you Lynne! I wasn't paying close attention!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-41014252214150672942014-02-18T09:55:11.240-05:002014-02-18T09:55:11.240-05:00They're a treat, Lisa. I've gotten to the ...They're a treat, Lisa. I've gotten to the point where they're just about all I use. Thanks for the header love! As for the snow, it really is suppose to be faery dust!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-60795701328855018742014-02-18T09:53:01.977-05:002014-02-18T09:53:01.977-05:00Lynne, they do have sheets and they're great f...Lynne, they do have sheets and they're great fun to play around with and I would think they'd be fabulous in your own journal. Let me know how it turns out if you make one!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-63091731839767240432014-02-17T21:00:54.136-05:002014-02-17T21:00:54.136-05:00Laure - so glad first of all that Moby is doing we...Laure - so glad first of all that Moby is doing well. Love your sketch of him. You are the second or third person that has talked about the Stillman- Birn sketchbooks. I looked for them through Cheap Joes and also Jerry's artorama. Think someone mentioned Dick Blick so will check there. Will also give that Zeta a try as well. Thanks for sharing.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-2075994995968820572014-02-17T20:42:45.877-05:002014-02-17T20:42:45.877-05:00...I'll have to try the Zeta. I love your sket......I'll have to try the Zeta. I love your sketch of Moby. I knew something was wrong even before I read the text. You captured the mood so well. Also...LOVE your new header. That Carolina Wren is adorable! :-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-67330273927070433382014-02-17T17:52:25.612-05:002014-02-17T17:52:25.612-05:00Wonderful sketch of Moby and I'm glad she is b...Wonderful sketch of Moby and I'm glad she is better. I'm very inspired and am taking a journaling workshop here in Naples in a couple of weeks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848485142934243662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-89550644674096122262014-02-17T17:26:48.128-05:002014-02-17T17:26:48.128-05:00I don't have to buy a Stillman and Birn sketch...I don't have to buy a Stillman and Birn sketchbook to try thanks to you :) but I do have to finish off at least one other sketchbook before I dive into it. I am sure it will make me think differently because it's an unusual size for me. I usually work on cut down watercolor paper or in a 9x13 book. <br /><br />I love, love, love the new header! Fresh and ready to get painting! Perfect. <br /><br />So glad to hear Moby is better. He is very lucky he got you as his family! Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-28215697384484975352014-02-17T16:49:14.879-05:002014-02-17T16:49:14.879-05:00Glad you enjoy the Zeta experience, Laure. I'...Glad you enjoy the Zeta experience, Laure. I'm nearly the end of my second Zeta sketchbook and I really like them too. Still unsure whether I prefer Alpha (thinner and a bit more tooth) or Zeta as both have virtues, but I definitely believe that Stillman & Birn are the best sketchbooks that money can buy.<br /><br />Cheers --- Larrylarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499637631503513759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-32947425500615352622014-02-17T15:15:09.227-05:002014-02-17T15:15:09.227-05:00I love the new header (very Spring-like), and I...I love the new header (very Spring-like), and I'm so thrilled that Moby is feeling better. You know, I don't think I have ever tried to paint an animal--I'll have to put it on my to-do list. (I've done a pen-and-ink sketch of Scout, with a watercolor-pink tongue, but that's not the same thing.) You've really got me wanting to try one of these sketchbooks, but I have several brand new and untouched ones already I'd feel guilty about buying another one. I guess the only solution is to actually sketch and paint so that I "need" a new one. Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-33054073068449201682014-02-17T14:35:14.987-05:002014-02-17T14:35:14.987-05:00Thanks for the great review about the Stillman and...Thanks for the great review about the Stillman and Birn Zeta paper. I have been thinking of getting one of their sketchbooks for a long time now but was not sure if I would enjoy painting on it. It does sound really nice. Poor Moby so glad she is feeling better, it is a worry when they are ill. Love the portrait.<br />LynneSketching with Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270151161020999871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-41140816252601828182014-02-17T13:57:05.705-05:002014-02-17T13:57:05.705-05:00I like your loose Moby portrait. I am glad she is ...I like your loose Moby portrait. I am glad she is better. I have never used S&B sketchbooks. I usually buy what is available in stores. I need to venture into the cyber store and try one. I love your new header. I used to love the snow twinkling on your blog page. After this winter I am sick of snow. I will have to think of this twinkling on your blog as fairy dust. Makes me feel better. ;)Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711781124266002702.post-61962431079462746242014-02-17T11:36:49.374-05:002014-02-17T11:36:49.374-05:00Laure, I'm glad to hear that Moby is improving...Laure, I'm glad to hear that Moby is improving. Love the portrait and how it came about. Thanks for the tips on the Zeta paper. I've had a hankering to try it because I tend to like smooth and heavy papers. I usually bind my own journals and I think Stillman and Birn sell sheets too, not sure. Off to check it out!Krista/Rucahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036077085275566499noreply@blogger.com