Sunny Burst at the Fence Post
Original oil painting 18x14"
by Susan Roux
Thank you all so much. When I began blogging just 11 months ago, I never imagined the visibility I would get. At first I was lucky to get three to ten hits a day. Its amazing how these things escalate. I know I have a lot of faithful readers and many casual ones too. I love it when you stop by. I love it when you leave comments. I love having had the opportunity to meet and chat with you. I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much your visits mean to me. I hope you continue to return.
So I was wondering...
If a blog gets 10,000 in 11 months, does it continue to escalate at the same rate? 20,000 in 22 months? Or 30,000? I never made a conscious count at certain increments to be able to predict the rate my blog was growing. Do any of you know? I realize its a whole math thing and most of you visiting are creative. I don't need to remind you of the left brain/right brain thing. Of course, then there's Kevin who thinks he knows %'s, but whoever was his math teacher failed miserably. Seriously though, I am curious. So if anyone has calculated a growth rate, do tell.
Posted is Sunny burst at the Fence Post. I finished it with my Tuesday night class. For the most part I like it, but I struggled a bit more than I expected to. There's a tightness about it and it seemed no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't soften it. I can't put my finger on what. My brushstroke is about as blurry as my vision, so I'm assuming its not that. Could it be my color choices that give it a tight look? I'm looking for suggestions. Can anyone tell me why it looks tight? Of course the photo never captures the various tones as they really are, so it might be terribly difficult for you to help via the internet...
Suggest soon, because I'm ready to sign it. Its coming to my exhibition on Saturday. For those nearby, its at CMMC in Lewiston, ME at the main lobby entrance from 10-4. There'll be about 30 artists exhibiting, so lots of art to look at! Do stop in and say hi.
Congratulations on having so many views! By my calculations, you should have world domination by June 17th, 2011. I also took a poll of my employees about your painting, and 100% said they thought it was lovely!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great turn out on Saturday. I love this painting. Daisies of any type have always been dear to my heart. Best!
ReplyDeleteI love this painting of Daisies Susan!! The color is perfect and love the way the light hits the flowers....so well done!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you intended it, but I love the cross located amongst the flowers. Rebirth and all that ...
ReplyDeleteHi, Susan your statistics are good, I was amazed as well at what happened with my own readership. For me the amazing thing is the amount of South Africans who remain nameless...who are they?
ReplyDeleteI think visitors need something interesting all the time, we will have to be on our toesto keep the visitors coming! Your daisies are so good, very natural and gentle! They seem like plein-aire, but if you would like some photos of our Cape Flower Kingdom to paint, let me know!
That is a wonderful piece. I really enjoy your work.
ReplyDeleteAs far as your numbers go if you are counting “page views” then your numbers are about average from my experience. If you’re using an analytic s program and that is a “visitor” count that is excellent.
Its simple a visitor count. And yes I think its excellent! So thanks to all again.
ReplyDeleteSusan without you my life would be a bit less than it is. I love all your posts.
ReplyDeleteSusan without you my life would ne a great deal duller Thank you for another lovely post
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteC'est magnifique et j'aime beaucoup tout ce que vous faites. bravo !
ReplyDeleteFélicitations Ma Susan pour toutes ces visites... Alors tu vas lever ton verre et trinquer... Bisous
ReplyDeleteTes fleurs sont très belles... Des fleurs peintes par une belle fleur. Bisoussssssss
un joli blog , c'est toujours avec plaisir qu'on le visite! félicitations, susan!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Susan! Congratulation on your viewership!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are so joyful!
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous! You are very talented to create something so intricate and perfectly painted!
ReplyDeleteLove Kevin's comment... too funny!!!!
ReplyDeleteWho knows... I always wonder about statistics and what they really mean. It's great to know people enjoy the blog, though!!!
I know I do.
Hello Susan
ReplyDeleteI like your flowers
Yellow and blues, violet. Light and color.
Felicitations
Fantastic!!!!
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