tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post3108815544138949496..comments2024-03-25T18:27:37.374+00:00Comments on The Kissed Mouth: It's My Party and I'll Hold a Competition If I Want To...Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-81948210237662224322013-03-25T09:00:16.919+00:002013-03-25T09:00:16.919+00:00Pretty great publish. I just stumbled upon your bl...Pretty great publish. I just stumbled upon your blog page and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog page posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing in your feed and I hope you publish again soon.<br /><a href="http://eventup.com/venues/new-york-ny/" rel="nofollow">nyc event space</a>Strange Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240717645958381342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-49675137799484698032013-03-17T19:58:30.608+00:002013-03-17T19:58:30.608+00:00My WordPress blog doesn't require ppl to login...My WordPress blog doesn't require ppl to login from Blogger. They fill out a short form and type the captcha. Could be dif for those using Wordpress as a host, but my site(s) are self-hosted. I<br /><br />Few punks ever thought of themselves historically other than re-purposing graphics from the Nazi era, deliberately directed by Malcolm McLaren, a nice Jewish boy who studied art history. I always talked to ppl about Ballet Russes, symbolists, dadaists, etc. They thought me nuts, with my library of art history books and sharing stories (and art degrees). <br /><br />I think they all thought themselves so unique. Then Greil Marcus came out w/"Lipstick Traces," which reiterated and expanded upon what I always said. I don't know Greil. But those with a good understanding of art movements (outside of what was ever taught in school or popular culture) could connect the dots. <br /><br />But the 60's hippies were definitely influenced by the PRB, certainly Ken Russell's BBC productions affected the Brits, as well as his early movies. We Americans didn't have access to his BBC productions til they came out on DVD a few yrs ago. But the hippies loved 19th century art eras such as PRB, Symbolists and esp Art Nouveau, which all were related. <br /><br />Look to the Brits, the dandies of rock n roll, from the Who to the Stones in the 60's. And on St Paddy's Day, let's remember Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley ... certainly influenced by Rossetti and his pals. <br /><br />Even Johnny Rotten has been photographed looking like a cross between a Teddy Boy and dandy. It's all one big complex tapestry of interesting characters! Jenny Lenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397375840490442351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-38553205864632378322013-03-17T09:09:03.148+00:002013-03-17T09:09:03.148+00:00If it's any comfort Jenny, I have the same pro...If it's any comfort Jenny, I have the same problems with Wordpress being a Blogger person!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments, I never thought about the PRB and punk before but you're right. I wonder if that is why the 60s and 70s were such a renaissance for Pre-Raphaelite art as people began to see echoes of their former selves in the artists of the past. <br /><br />This is such fun, I should knit Victorians more often....Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-44647058568617816512013-03-16T22:00:15.426+00:002013-03-16T22:00:15.426+00:00PS I didn't realize you wrote Stunner! It'...PS I didn't realize you wrote Stunner! It's on my Amazon wish list. I earned two art degrees (BA in Art and Master of Fine Arts), and we never once studied any PRB or significant 19th century artists beyond Impressionists and Fauves. Of course I love love love this era, plus the Symbolists and Expressionists. Reading about the women behind the scenes is fascinating. I grew up to photograph early punk rock (created some of the most revered, classic photos). <br /><br />I now commune with musicians and artists into yoga, metaphysics, goddess mythology and such, from India, America and other places. Reading the behind the scenes of the PRB (and Sisterhood) reminds me of my punk life and whatever one would call the yoga/metaphysical devotees). <br /><br />As with PRB, it's still sex n drugs n rock n roll, whether the drugs are booze, opium derivatives or pills, the rock n roll could be paintings or yoga or music (usually combinations of all). <br /><br />Let's say men are men and women still struggle for faithful relationships, emotional growth and creative recognition. However, we all have far more freedoms than anyone in the 19th or most of the 20 centuries. Fascinating stuff, fer sure!Jenny Lenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397375840490442351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-76290920949705182262013-03-16T21:51:40.095+00:002013-03-16T21:51:40.095+00:00No one has stated Fanny ... just discovered yr blo...No one has stated Fanny ... just discovered yr blog today. Enchanting! Happy Birthday in advance. (PS logging in is strange ... there's no option for we who host our own WordPress blog? Not a fan of blogspot ... so many limitations. Now to dig up my google ID ... oh dear, oh well ... )Jenny Lenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397375840490442351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-35009364112248750562013-03-13T03:45:47.502+00:002013-03-13T03:45:47.502+00:00Of course! Me and you and Robert Downey Jr.Of course! Me and you and Robert Downey Jr.Rhissannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001501916407616825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-5584438870954460092013-03-06T12:13:45.693+00:002013-03-06T12:13:45.693+00:00Dear Kirsty
Not Pre Raphaelite but wouldn't it...Dear Kirsty<br />Not Pre Raphaelite but wouldn't it be Dante's Beatrice? Probably looking like a mixture of Lizzie Siddall, Fanny Cornforth and Jane Morris. Now that would be a challenge to knit! Or it could be Dante himself, of course?<br />(I have to say I find your Rossetti a little disturbing - perhaps he reminds me of a vampire - but I think I would have found the real Rossetti more than a little disturbing.)<br />Best wishes<br />Ellie<br />Ellie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-87105560256550407882013-03-06T05:46:40.975+00:002013-03-06T05:46:40.975+00:00I have little day dreams about turning your design...I have little day dreams about turning your designs into screen-printed dolls, Raine. Obviously that is both sad and wonderful all at the same time ;)Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-44769947891706260532013-03-06T00:25:08.122+00:002013-03-06T00:25:08.122+00:00Ooh, if I could knit, I'd make myself a little...Ooh, if I could knit, I'd make myself a little Topsy and Ned. Hear that, Grace??? Raine Szramskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466243462355471330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-7630488171111905782013-03-05T06:56:49.390+00:002013-03-05T06:56:49.390+00:00Simon, you don't look a day over 21, unlike me...Simon, you don't look a day over 21, unlike me, who looks like a raddled old heap. Really, none of the photos I use are of me, I employ a buxom barmaid from a Carry On film for all my publicity shots.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your guesses, I now wish I had knitted *all* of these, and perhaps I will (and publish a Pre-Raphaelite knitting book) ;)Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-37839642943717548412013-03-05T01:45:10.262+00:002013-03-05T01:45:10.262+00:00That doll was so creepy but still cute and nice to...That doll was so creepy but still cute and nice to have one.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zerodramas.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Zero Dramas</i></a><br />rugged breedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336731932861560543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-4359662945315360352013-03-04T20:37:46.100+00:002013-03-04T20:37:46.100+00:00A knitted Ned would be a fine thing (and I have to...A knitted Ned would be a fine thing (and I have to say that woolly Gabriel has made an old man very happy) so I'll plump for Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bart, since no-one else has suggested that yet. Incidentally, I shall be sixty on 8 April, so stop all that sobbing. Things carry on getting better for some time yet, I promise.simon.poehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747299467622711958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-74677073556116752402013-03-04T20:07:43.807+00:002013-03-04T20:07:43.807+00:00I thought wombat at first too - but maybe brother ...I thought wombat at first too - but maybe brother William?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420150980378381269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-1301027169692993702013-03-04T17:44:26.936+00:002013-03-04T17:44:26.936+00:00I second Caroline's wombat suggestion! If hum...I second Caroline's wombat suggestion! If human, though, let's not forget Christina! She could keep little Knit Gabriel company whilst keeping him in check with a bit of healthy sisterly disapproval.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164430812266093798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-29238678252762360572013-03-04T17:09:37.504+00:002013-03-04T17:09:37.504+00:00I have no idea, but now I'm itching to try to ...I have no idea, but now I'm itching to try to use my meager knitting skills to create a little Pre Raphaelite cutie! :)R. A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10746563233541071722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-17242758295236980522013-03-04T17:05:23.165+00:002013-03-04T17:05:23.165+00:00Is it Algernon Charles Swinburne? Is it Algernon Charles Swinburne? Pre-RaphaeliteNeoVictorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814472726431087381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-27223429595533621842013-03-04T16:56:37.312+00:002013-03-04T16:56:37.312+00:00All splendid guesses, my friends. Keep them comin...All splendid guesses, my friends. Keep them coming!Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-29273349745193135242013-03-04T16:53:11.188+00:002013-03-04T16:53:11.188+00:00a wombat ? a wombat ? Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164365220865497719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-72882171880418178562013-03-04T16:42:22.944+00:002013-03-04T16:42:22.944+00:00Jane Burden, when she was still just a Oxford girl...Jane Burden, when she was still just a Oxford girl selling violets!Gretchen am Spinnradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05574556425200706169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-16493311374622620632013-03-04T15:27:26.807+00:002013-03-04T15:27:26.807+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Willaim Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985863959475373857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-32347587227275832702013-03-04T13:32:53.419+00:002013-03-04T13:32:53.419+00:00Now Ladies, I've said before I could never kni...Now Ladies, I've said before I could never knit a Fanny because I'd just end up giggling before I told anyone...<br /><br />Rhissanna, all the best people are born on the 4th of the 4th :) Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-60342739519502296192013-03-04T13:22:57.937+00:002013-03-04T13:22:57.937+00:00Lizzie Lizzie! I hope it's Lizzie! And don'...Lizzie Lizzie! I hope it's Lizzie! And don't let this influence you in ANY way, but 4th April is my birthday too!Rhissannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001501916407616825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-60182302887599093672013-03-04T13:02:53.683+00:002013-03-04T13:02:53.683+00:00It can't be anyone but Lizzie! You've kni...It can't be anyone but Lizzie! You've knitted him a little Lizzie Siddal! Obviously....<br /><br />Am very tempted by this, if I can find the time. I rather fancy knitting a Fanny, or a Effie!Freyalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911845535682123517noreply@blogger.com