tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post178226688212023553..comments2023-10-29T23:44:20.675+11:00Comments on laketrees: A Letter from André Rieu ProductionsKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-48409688326756201232009-03-26T04:06:00.000+11:002009-03-26T04:06:00.000+11:00This is a great post about Andre rieu, i like his ...This is a great post about Andre rieu, i like his music, his composing is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-46702300145195895112009-01-24T23:08:00.000+11:002009-01-24T23:08:00.000+11:00hello i need to get in touch with Andre Rieu produ...hello i need to get in touch with Andre Rieu productions as soon as possible regarding his up coming Australian tour, could you tell me how i could make contact urgently please. my email is:<BR/> kade.j@live.com<BR/>thank you - kade joneskadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11694934012392036901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-3725276899880009702008-02-21T09:15:00.000+11:002008-02-21T09:15:00.000+11:00hi Jann...thanks very much for calling by and for ...hi Jann...<BR/>thanks very much for calling by and for your kind words :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>hiya Gilberte<BR/>great to hear that all is well over your way ...you are lucky to have Andre Rieu...in such close proximity :)<BR/>yes Lisa and I did a painting swap and I am very fortunate to have two of her wonderful paintings :)<BR/><BR/>your latest portraits are lovely...<BR/><BR/>wishing you a sunny weekend and thanks so much for calling in :)<BR/>xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-34561272071734300902008-02-21T00:43:00.000+11:002008-02-21T00:43:00.000+11:00Hi Kim,I've just perusing your blog. Super good p...Hi Kim,<BR/>I've just perusing your blog. Super good portrait of André Rieu. I love his kind of music when painting, nice and soothing. He's quite succesfull in Belgium too as he is almost our neighbour.<BR/><BR/>The portrait you're actually working on will be another smasher. Do I see a painting of Lisa's on the wall ? I guess so, she is ever so good in her style.<BR/>Thanks for your kind words on my page. Yes, everything is okay.<BR/>Ciao Bella !From Belgium with lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474862553265335194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-77265605394348251652008-02-21T00:07:00.000+11:002008-02-21T00:07:00.000+11:00Our congratulations on your outstanding portrait o...Our congratulations on your outstanding portrait of André, your portrayal of his charisma is commendable.<BR/>Regards,<BR/>www.aussiefansforandrerieu-webpage.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-1941463446471279562008-01-30T08:41:00.000+11:002008-01-30T08:41:00.000+11:00ahhh Jos...I thought there was a good reason for y...ahhh Jos...<BR/>I thought there was a good reason for your mysterious absence :)<BR/>and of course your work would be a priority....<BR/>writer's block ...hmmm<BR/>I have a touch of that whenever I venture over to my Top 101 Artists' Blogs List (to be updated this week...hopefully before the first of the month)<BR/><BR/>hi Lindsay<BR/>no problems...<BR/>I will pop over today..<BR/>thanks for the link :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-25280302406338143512008-01-30T00:18:00.000+11:002008-01-30T00:18:00.000+11:00Kim, sorry it took so long to post my thank you. B...Kim, sorry it took so long to post my thank you. But thanks for the award and I enjoyed looking at your evoloving work! THanks for the link<BR/><BR/>here is the link to my blog<BR/>http://straightlinesout.blogspot.com/2008/01/portriat-project-sketchbook-and.htmlLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142884023928819776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-9989013769829622812008-01-30T00:14:00.000+11:002008-01-30T00:14:00.000+11:00Hi Kim (and Debbie :)I am not yet completely lost ...Hi Kim (and Debbie :)<BR/><BR/>I am not yet completely lost on one of the Seven Sees, yet :)<BR/>I have been busy battling on the haunted fields of MBL (and others) to clean up some security issues with regards to my latest time-killer <A HREF="http://BlueRibbonBloggers.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Blue Ribbon Bloggers</A>, Home of the Original Blue Ribbon Bloggers, where I have become "Admin". There have also been some security issues inside that community blog. All this has been time consuming enough to result in a writer's block for my own blogs, unfortunately... But even closer to the Horrible Truth is that my current Interim assignment at a small publishing co. is keeping my head busy 24/7...<BR/><BR/>Congrats and my compliments on your Andre Rieu portrait!<BR/><BR/>(I personally think the portrait is better than the original)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-34979666426013184522008-01-29T19:36:00.000+11:002008-01-29T19:36:00.000+11:00hi Lisa...thanks mate....I believe the actual pain...hi Lisa...<BR/>thanks mate....I believe the actual painting is still in transit...<BR/>I'm sure you know all about that considering what you and Andreas went through with your portraits ;)<BR/>gosh it's not long now til you go home...woo hoo Canada look out !!!<BR/>the Lorenzes are coming home ...:)<BR/>hugs and xxxx to you bothKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-38594879854984920572008-01-29T18:59:00.000+11:002008-01-29T18:59:00.000+11:00thanks so much Lyn..I have to be careful though as...thanks so much Lyn..<BR/>I have to be careful though as with Mr Rieu's DVDs I forget sometimes that I'm supposed to be painting ...his shows are so breathtaking aren't they...<BR/>and I bet you have a dance to the music too....<BR/>(hugs) and have a great week :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-20406591256538024362008-01-29T18:16:00.000+11:002008-01-29T18:16:00.000+11:00Hiya Kim, OH WOW. This is just fantastic. Looks j...Hiya Kim, OH WOW. This is just fantastic. Looks just goregous framed and signed! You must be so excited. Mr. Rieu must be estactic with his Kim Barker Original painting! Bravo mate! I am so happy and proud! xoxoLisa Lorenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601331347412166415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-6450006069262167592008-01-29T16:23:00.000+11:002008-01-29T16:23:00.000+11:00How awesome for you Kim... I know how much that me...How awesome for you Kim... I know how much that meant to you, especially since his music is the click to your stroke so to speak... wonderful! am so happy for you, that was your light in recent times, eh? I have listened to his performance on PBS before, I can see why you would work best to his music... hugs and smiles to you, take care and you go gurl...Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214987294329261714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-23489753009802549862008-01-29T14:25:00.000+11:002008-01-29T14:25:00.000+11:00thanks for calling in Pearl...your comments are mu...thanks for calling in Pearl...<BR/>your comments are much appreciated :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-8512329141390259652008-01-29T13:42:00.000+11:002008-01-29T13:42:00.000+11:00thats so exciting Kim... Im sure you'll have a won...thats so exciting Kim... Im sure you'll have a wonderful time :) and of course like everyone said, portrait is very beautiful indeed! but then thats no surprise coming from you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-67806582890139248352008-01-29T08:34:00.000+11:002008-01-29T08:34:00.000+11:00oh thanks Renny and many thanks for your vote at S...oh thanks Renny and many thanks for your vote at Santa's place...:)<BR/><BR/>thanks Jackie...<BR/>I do feel honoured...<BR/>Mr Rieu is such a busy man and the letter and photos have taken pride of place :)<BR/><BR/>thanks Corrine...<BR/>I can count this as my 2008 highlight !!!<BR/>thanks for calling by :)<BR/><BR/>hi John...thank you<BR/>it took me a day to find the best shot of Mr Rieu....<BR/>and of course watching and listening to his DVDs is such a pleasure....his music transports you to a higher plane :)<BR/><BR/>hi Eric...<BR/>I'm not sure about the schedule for Mr Rieu in the US...and I haven't seen the 80's rockers website ...I'll have to take a look :)<BR/>ahhh I don't think I would have much authority when it comes to Mr Rieu's performance schedule ;)....but I do know that he has a huge guestbook at André Rieu.com - The official website: André Rieu...so it would be worth while leaving a message there...<BR/>I think that's what the people of Perth... Australia... did....and now he is performing there in 2008 :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-75802205001911502322008-01-29T05:41:00.000+11:002008-01-29T05:41:00.000+11:00Kim, when at the André Rieu site, I noticed that h...Kim, when at the André Rieu site, I noticed that he does not have a planned visit to Minnesota ... mabey you could nudge him this way. The only planned concert here is one "38 Special". I think their website is on myspace. (80's rockers) <BR/><BR/>EricSpeedcat Hollydalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207240842689917922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-8777304445096450962008-01-29T03:48:00.000+11:002008-01-29T03:48:00.000+11:00Excellent portrait that captures his star charisma...Excellent portrait that captures his star charisma - I would love to see your work in person - you do bring out the essence of your subjects - very cool that he responded also. My best.John M. Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611426433624317904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-61636137982368092442008-01-29T02:31:00.000+11:002008-01-29T02:31:00.000+11:00That is just really cool, no wonder you are excite...That is just really cool, no wonder you are excited :)<BR/><BR/>I am really happy for you Kim.<BR/>sending my best<BR/>corrinejafabrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490900607853203086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-58194980497290245182008-01-29T01:46:00.000+11:002008-01-29T01:46:00.000+11:00Oh Kim what an honor. You must be simply beside yo...Oh Kim what an honor. You must be simply beside yourself with excitment. Of course after seeing your work that you have posted here I certainly am not surprised.<BR/><BR/>You are so very,very talented. Oh I am so very,very happy for you.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations 10 times over and then over again!!:)<BR/>~JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-87719981469556035472008-01-29T01:35:00.000+11:002008-01-29T01:35:00.000+11:00How exciting and lovely - Happy for you!Btw: I saw...How exciting and lovely - Happy for you!<BR/><BR/>Btw: I saw you where nominated for Santa's blog of the day - I've voted for you of course :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-68897755987979495412008-01-28T20:07:00.000+11:002008-01-28T20:07:00.000+11:00thanks so much Diane :)you must ...you must ....I'...thanks so much Diane :)<BR/>you must ...you must ....<BR/>I'm sure you will love Mr Rieu and his music ;)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-49062186536232967702008-01-28T20:02:00.000+11:002008-01-28T20:02:00.000+11:00How exciting! It was a fantastic portrait (as they...How exciting! It was a fantastic portrait (as they all are!)<BR/><BR/>I'm going to check him out to see what we are missing in the UK.... :-)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://dianealdred.com" REL="nofollow">Diane</A>Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778216961448383577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-82936643231424992572008-01-28T19:54:00.000+11:002008-01-28T19:54:00.000+11:00thank you very much Durano....I believe that most ...thank you very much Durano....<BR/>I believe that most people love to have feedback on their work and of course when it is positive....it is simply wonderful !!<BR/><BR/>of course I think that there are a lot of artists who are their own best (or worst) critics due to the isolated nature of their craft...<BR/>whether it be the visual arts....<BR/>writing...music...dancing....acting...gardening..<BR/>cooking.etc<BR/><BR/>the daily discipline and processes in all of these areas is mainly a solitary one....a constant striving for your own personal best and of course a passion to create something that is unique....<BR/><BR/>I can see that in your writing Durano :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-54789154835474443672008-01-28T19:07:00.000+11:002008-01-28T19:07:00.000+11:00An artist sincerely appreciating another artist's ...An artist sincerely appreciating another artist's work is the most profoundly elating feeling of all. Congratulations Kim!<BR/><BR/>From a non-artist's perspective, I can see that you've captured the intensity of his feelings and the joy of his chosen medium of in expressing and sharing his talents. Bravo Kim! --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992881453598446374.post-89457983907308332812008-01-28T18:15:00.000+11:002008-01-28T18:15:00.000+11:00lucky you Cooper !!!and how romantic to have your ...lucky you Cooper !!!<BR/>and how romantic to have your own violin playing man..;)<BR/>ha I think Mr Rieu would have millions of women worldwide wanting to kiss <B> his </B> feet ...<BR/>I wonder how Mrs Rieu feels about that :)<BR/><BR/>ah yes Debbie I<BR/>I have my Wordpress blog <A HREF="http://laketrees.wordpress.com/" REL="nofollow">here</A> and my website <A HREF="http://www.laketrees1.com" REL="nofollow">here</A> ...<BR/>LOL...I haven't seen Chief Technorati Inspector Jos in a while...<BR/>I hope he not suffering from seasickness or writer's block :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.com