tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post9163863043828170710..comments2024-02-16T08:40:54.943-06:00Comments on Mexico Bob: Our Lady of the StrawberriesBob Mrotekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-1085228488883483332011-06-02T07:32:58.710-05:002011-06-02T07:32:58.710-05:00Peter,
Thanks for your comment. It is very intere...Peter,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. It is very interesting. I didn't know that. I'll have to check that out :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-43352610491188557742011-06-02T00:01:16.026-05:002011-06-02T00:01:16.026-05:00I don't know if you know this, but Our Lady ha...I don't know if you know this, but Our Lady has been depicted with strawberries in many medieval paintings. Strawberries symbolize Her simultaneous Virginity and Motherhood, as the strawberry plant can be both in flower and in fruit at the same time.<br /><br />I love your painting.Peter Romeronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-27910911109012431512010-05-31T13:01:46.273-05:002010-05-31T13:01:46.273-05:00Most great art (for the majority of us) is "i...Most great art (for the majority of us) is "in the eye of the beholder". Whether or not this painting rivals something created by one of the Masters is not as important as your expression of the interior of your soul ...and *my* appreciation of your self-expression. With all sincerity, I would be honored to have this particular piece of art (or a copy)... hanging in my home ... probably with a light on it. Thanks for sharing!Mike Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793575655932054959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-33912532553430856382010-04-29T21:08:22.253-05:002010-04-29T21:08:22.253-05:00Maru64,
Mucho gusto en conocerla. Thank you for yo...Maru64,<br />Mucho gusto en conocerla. Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, I know the place that you are talking about. I live only a few blocks from there. This Saturday from 10:am until noon I am going to take my first art lesson there. Wish me luck :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-31005280510459942242010-04-29T20:13:06.357-05:002010-04-29T20:13:06.357-05:00¿En Español ó en Inglés?...
Me ha dado mucho gusto...¿En Español ó en Inglés?...<br />Me ha dado mucho gusto tropezarme con tu blog. Como todos saben, llegué surfeando aquí y acá. Coincido en que tienes talento y que debes seguir pintando. Podrías tomar clases para perfeccionar. Hace tiempo llevé a mi hija con Paulina Zermeño (por la lata modelo y donde se ponen todos los circos que llegan a Irapuato)o bien en Casa de la Cultura.<br />Felicidades y seguiré visitando tu blog.<br />P.D. Vivo en Irapuato tambien.Maru64noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-56265628565717764582010-04-27T19:53:17.725-05:002010-04-27T19:53:17.725-05:00It's a serene image you have created.
You have...It's a serene image you have created.<br />You have a good eye, a steady hand and a big heart.<br />Your persistence has revealed your talent, Bob.<br />So, I'm not going to repeat the obvious.<br />But if you keep spreading misinformation we may all vote you off this blog!<br />John WardJohn W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13229284538553350001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-55110371044723591402010-04-26T23:21:28.483-05:002010-04-26T23:21:28.483-05:00I remember my mom telling me about her father movi...I remember my mom telling me about her father moving the family from Texas to Arkansas to work in the strawberry fields. One penny per quart. They soon moved back in Texas.beckychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792302857611440093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-13585133922159592372010-04-23T15:08:07.768-05:002010-04-23T15:08:07.768-05:00Bob, I agree with everyone above, beautiful. Than...Bob, I agree with everyone above, beautiful. Than you for sharing it with us all<br /><br />Suzanne<br />www.livinginsanmiguel.wordpress.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13696556411125187900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-75258879216404708062010-04-21T21:01:22.900-05:002010-04-21T21:01:22.900-05:00Bob, OMG, if you saw what I could put on canvas......Bob, OMG, if you saw what I could put on canvas... you would surely see the talent in your painting!! I can barely draw a stick person!!! The painting is beautiful. Really.<br /><br />I also love the story about the Fresas con crema. It is so "neat" that all over Mexico you will find some kind of story, or tradition. I love it. Thank you for sharing another one!!!ElleCancunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225343993129134601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-47918846229618512282010-04-21T14:26:59.373-05:002010-04-21T14:26:59.373-05:00Alice,
A lot depends upon the weather, the time of...Alice,<br />A lot depends upon the weather, the time of day, the strawberry crop, the size of the canasta, and your bargaining skills. I can generally get good strawberries for 40 pesos for a small canasta of about two kilos but I know where to look and what to say through trial and error. A chance stop on the highway is another matter. Like everything else strawberry hunting skills must be honed. Good luck and good hunting :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-59740677155254269182010-04-21T14:13:16.185-05:002010-04-21T14:13:16.185-05:00Since I was at the wheel on our drive home from Sa...Since I was at the wheel on our drive home from San Miguel de Allende, I stopped by a strawberry vendor to inquire about her strawberries. She didn't know exactly how many kilos were in a canasta, but she was selling the basket for 75 pesos. But once I tried one, I was disappointed that they weren't sweet and passed. What's the rate for a canasta and what's the best time of year to buy them?Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09963493525235524241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-7937552808491811672010-04-21T08:42:30.168-05:002010-04-21T08:42:30.168-05:00Thank you, Billie. The Expo Fresas 2010 was March ...Thank you, Billie. The Expo Fresas 2010 was March 5th through March 22nd :)Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-3020838669713976142010-04-21T08:34:20.197-05:002010-04-21T08:34:20.197-05:00Bob, you ARE an artist.
When is the strawberry f...Bob, you ARE an artist. <br /><br />When is the strawberry festival?Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-35814351308511380252010-04-20T23:54:47.561-05:002010-04-20T23:54:47.561-05:00Great strawberry lady. Now, Louisiana has a Strawb...Great strawberry lady. Now, Louisiana has a Strawberry Queen who reigns over the parade of strawberries just north of New Orleans. I bet she would be jealous of this pic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-37321321939790460392010-04-20T07:55:49.648-05:002010-04-20T07:55:49.648-05:00I love your beautiful painting, it doesn't mat...I love your beautiful painting, it doesn't matter whether it's your first, or 1,000th, it is full of feeling and grace and is beautiful. How large is it? <br /><br />I hope you have plenty of time to do more....<br />GigiC and G Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266539438578942159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-24912502371269432112010-04-20T00:27:41.325-05:002010-04-20T00:27:41.325-05:00Bob, she's BEAUTIFUL! Please listen to all of...Bob, she's BEAUTIFUL! Please listen to all of us, you have been given a wonderful talent. And I am glad to see that you are putting it to good use.Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084393882026836564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-752270577286464062010-04-19T19:54:56.932-05:002010-04-19T19:54:56.932-05:00Muy bonita, de veras.
Saludos,
Don CuevasMuy bonita, de veras.<br /><br />Saludos,<br /> Don CuevasDon Cuevashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512081335891808593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-36133869568884953042010-04-19T11:10:27.551-05:002010-04-19T11:10:27.551-05:00It's wonderful, the best yet that you've s...It's wonderful, the best yet that you've shared on this blog. I bet the strawberry ladies would be thrilled to see it. Bob, you have a unique talent, whether you call yourself an artist or not.1st Matehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276608080436409432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-18475974581273818102010-04-19T10:37:40.062-05:002010-04-19T10:37:40.062-05:00bob I love it you did a great job. The problem is ...bob I love it you did a great job. The problem is what we imaginative people do is to expect to spit out of our minds exactly what we see there. And when that does not happen we don't like our work. But others see a wonderful creation, which is what we all see here.the other day this got brought up in contrast to how we should not judge ourselves. We are so often to easy or to hard on ourselves and its kind of like when we make a painting or other form of art we should not be the judge of how good it is. Well done. You know you also did well with your words I have to admit I had a pretty awesome view in my head just from reading your description this also is a great form of art. During a bible study.bordersasidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142674938117338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-61198293551739969022010-04-19T09:43:08.796-05:002010-04-19T09:43:08.796-05:00Good Stuff Hombre!Good Stuff Hombre!Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-56342851174143069542010-04-19T09:22:04.972-05:002010-04-19T09:22:04.972-05:00This is a WONDERFUL painting! It's folksy and...This is a WONDERFUL painting! It's folksy and I love it.<br />Agree with Tancho and all the others, it's really cute and the story behind it makes it all the better. <br />You are talented, keep it up. Must be rewarding. . .- Mexican Trailrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987460497945211699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-75378921307728879592010-04-19T08:31:37.241-05:002010-04-19T08:31:37.241-05:00Leah,
The out-of-place flower is the last one tha...Leah,<br /><br />The out-of-place flower is the last one that the dove is putting into the wreath. He is just finishing up :)<br /><br />Thank you everyone for all of the kind comments!Bob Mrotekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016079751197723749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-71762214530117161532010-04-19T08:25:39.944-05:002010-04-19T08:25:39.944-05:00I like La Senora de las Fresas :-)
One question t...I like La Senora de las Fresas :-)<br /><br />One question though (since I can't the image well), why is the one flower on the wreath out pf place a bit?One Small Vozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966486789164013039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-75652034328335105812010-04-19T04:22:07.418-05:002010-04-19T04:22:07.418-05:00Bob, I totally agree with Tancho and Judy.
I'...Bob, I totally agree with Tancho and Judy.<br /><br />I've seen stuff in galleries in C.A. that isn't as good. Great painting.Ray Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466665464499702104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985623786044384912.post-67827037183904700492010-04-18T23:18:42.594-05:002010-04-18T23:18:42.594-05:00She is beautiful. JudyShe is beautiful. JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com