Comments for Poppy Gall Blog

Comment on Life Inspiration – How To Be Really Alive! by Beck

Beck — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:35:23 +0000

With the school year starting, I want this as a poster on my office door for our high school students, especially the seniors who are already totally stressing about course expectations, college admissions and the demands of daily living. Thanks for bringing this lighthearted approach to good living into my day – I will look forward to sharing this perspective with my students! It’s all about finding the beauty and fun in our world!

Comment on Vintage Ski Postcard – Summer Fun in Lake Placid by Sue

Sue — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:09:18 +0000

I saw two articles on bamboo bikes this week and thought of you.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2012600340_bamboobikes12.html

can’t find the other one now…

Comment on Design Inspiration – 60’s VW Microbus Ads by Wende

Wende — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:44:05 +0000

OMG, this is wonderful. I am sending it on to my daughter, for her to get a feel for who we were back in the day!

Comment on Design Inspiration – 60’s VW Microbus Ads by Bikejuju

Bikejuju — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:17:37 +0000

Thomas Frank’s first book “The Conquest of Cool” also deals extensively with this campaign. In it he makes the argument that this is where we see the turning point in American advertising, from a fairly straight “gets teeth whiter” or “three out of four doctors recommend” approach to the (now pervasive) association of brands with the central American myth of individualism, rebellion, and freedom. He paints a disturbing portrait of “hip consumerism” where we are sold the idea that we can buy our way to individuality and self-expression through the mass-produced consumer products we choose. (Think of the William S Borroughs Nike ad… Or the HP ad with the fixie rider doing tricks. Or any Apple ad ever made.) It’s a good read.

Comment on Color Inspiration – Maps by Wende

Wende — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:05:07 +0000

I have felt it before with your color palettes, but really got why I like them through your maps. I too love a map, but often feel overwhelmed by all the info. on them. Your color palette grounds the image for me, which allows me to focus in on specific details. Thanks for digging them up and sharing. I have just ordered a map from http://www.adventuremaps.net, a small family owned company producing water proof and tear proof maps for mountain biking and hiking in the Western states. My goal is to paddle around lake Tahoe and hike as much as I can of the rim tail!

Comment on Color Inspiration – Maps by sakurasnow

sakurasnow — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:42:26 +0000

I feel the same way about maps… but could not have put it so eloquently. I recently watched this BBC series, which had some fascinating bits and which you might enjoy too if it’s ever being shown where you are

Great colour palettes as always – I particularly like the first one (both map and palette!).

Comment on Artist Profile – Margaret McLennand by Laura Watson

Laura Watson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:19:13 +0000

Totally thought of Margaret when you came up with this idea to showcase artists in the industry! Beautiful paintings Margaret! I can’t wait for my current project to wrap up so I have some time to sew and create for ME!

Comment on Color Inspiration – Garden Bouquets by susanna

susanna — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:19:17 +0000

Photo 3 in the ginger jar is my fave! Thanks, Poppy!

Comment on Color of the Week – Pink by Wende

Wende — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:59:00 +0000

I never thought I liked pink much, but your photos make me crave it! Contrasts are the key. So glad to get your blog again. Happy summer!

Comment on Color of the Week – Pink by admin

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:54:14 +0000

Thanks Susanna! The pink crystals are part of a gigantic Dale Chihuly glass sculpture that was on exhibit at the Bronx Botanical Garden a few years ago.