Rohan274's Comments (109)

You have some great colors in your work Rohan!
-- Rowen

Rohan—I was just reading about the French film maker, Chris Marker who had a love of both owls and cats and had images and dolls of both in his studio. We (on the east side of Forest Road) have the good fortune of being regularly visited by owls. Last week at dusk, two owls (mother and child?) alighted on the fence between our houses. The baby would get agitated and the other owl would fly off and return with some sort of crawling snack. Beautiful, beautiful animals. Your drawing captures some of that awe (awwww!) that's an appropriate response to such an amazing pair of "wee beasties". Actually, I think that's what van Leuwenhoek called bacteria when he discovered them under the microscope. KEEP DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION AS WELL AS FROM IMAGINATION! They're both important. Trees! Fields! distant hills! OWLS! That's how an artist fills he/r memory banks for future invention.
-- Les

Rohan, i like the details in this.
-- Stephanie

I am always impressed with the Google images and yours is impressive also!
-- Alice

Your Scandinavian blood is showing in this one. This guy could be a companion of Edvard Munch's The Scream . . .
-- Grandmother Karen

Always fun, Rohan, to see your creative mind at work! I'd love to sail away in a boat whose sail was made up of flowers . . .
-- Grandmother Karen

Rohan, How clever! Love the colors and the different textures. Tell us about the pottery at Thanksgiving. Nan
-- Lois

Where are we sailing? Looks like fun. Bill really liked this one.
-- Alice

Dreamy! Part pickle; part avocado; part hallucination: all boat. Cool.
-- Leslie

Looks like Ichabod Crane before he became the Headless Horseman. If he did become the horseman. At least he woke up from Sleepy Hollow! Love, your Grandmother karen
-- KarenHerseth

Dear sweetheart, Okay, so this one looks like a phantom with a body made of hot lava or fire, floating on a lagoon-backdrop, surrounded by slices of lemon! Or maybe it's an aerial view of yellow beach umbrellas drifting out to sea and we're really looking down on a small island of red sand-dunes with a white clearing where a couple of pink deep-sea fish are drying. I am fascinated by it. I love the range of cool and warm colors, and the fact that it looks like a figure but also like something totally abstract. It also reminds me of the faces and people you used to draw when you were a little pipsqueak!
-- Mama

This is beautiful! The shape reminds me of a bowl I have that was my father's.
-- Alice

Is this your first artwork this year? Interesting colors and I like the swirls.
-- Alice

The colors meld well and Nan would like the abstarct side of this art.
-- Stephanie

Way, way cool, Rohan! I LOVE everything that's going on in this artwork. On one level, a Native American could really appreciate your concept here, I think!
-- Karen

Rohan, we are SO impressed with this piece! It is so you, one of the kindest young men we know! We are proud of you, and proud of how you created this concept in an art piece. Your MN grandparents
-- Karen

One of my favorite past times as a child was weaving potholders. Your art project reminded me of the fun I had making them. Thank you for a nice trip down Memory Lane!
-- Alice

Love it, Rohan! Wonderfully imaginative & colorful!
-- Karen

What a welcome picture for spring! I love the creativity, especially the wings.
-- Alice

Rohan, I love your new artwork - so vivid, and the bird is delightful. Great work. Nan
-- Lois

Rohan—This is really a beautifully executed painting. You are certainly in total control of your materials and the way the odd red-and-orange sky surrounds the machine bird (recharging his or her batteries with lightening?) tells me you've been studying bird anatomy carefully. Really nice.
-- Les

Wow, Rohan, I really love this concept and the way you've executed it. Excellent job shading out the colors and getting the letters sized right. Bradley
-- Bradley

BASEBALL, the great American pass time. Are these the school colors? I am impressed with your drawing!
-- Alice

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service thanks you for your participation in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program

Rohan, What a good drawing...Grandpa Rob and I are happy that you are continuing with your art work along with everything else you do. Much love, Nan
-- Lois

Your picture could be a scene from where Bill and I live. Such a peaceful and restful scene. Alice
-- Alice

Another creative project! Reminds me that I saw a male and female cardinal yesterday.
-- Alice

Rohan I find your bird charming for a number of reasons. 1. It's the color of a frog. 2. It's got that wonderful slightly dished-in, flat tail. 3. It's got VERY BIG, VERY SHINY EYES! (maybe it should get some more sleep). 4. The glaze is gorgeously Chinese. All of these references make it, for a fairly simple form, a complex one to experience. Can you make 123 more that I could use on a special Christmas tree? Keep up the good work. I love it.
-- Leslie

Each of your drawings amaze me! This is because I am NOT artistic like you. Contiue to enjoy art.
-- Alice

You have created a great picture. Your perception and depth is remarkable!
-- Alice

Rohan—are there any rooms to rent in that building? I like the fact that there's no gravity so I wouldn't need to weigh myself any more. Nice job following the vanishing points and coming up with a dreamy visual.
-- Leslie

You chose a book that has been popular since 1903. Watch one of the film versions and see how it compares to the book.
-- Alice

Rohan—I noted the things you said you liked about your work. Let me add that my favorite parts are the inventively stylized clouds (they look like some fast food thingy that comes in a noisy bag) and the moon, lurking amongst them. I know I read THE CALL OF THE WILD but it's been too long ago for me to remember. Thanks for reminding me of some of its aspects with your drawing.
-- Leslie

I really, really like this one, Rohan. It's a great book cover! Makes me want to read The Call of the Wild again. . .
-- KarenHerseth

I am not surprised by the Lego box! You are so creative with those. Such a great art project to let you express yourself.
-- Alice

What interesting art and such fascinating subjects you have studied. Know you will miss school this summer!
-- Alice

Rohan I must compliment the photographer as well as you for this charming little subterranean miracle. I like the way you manipulated the background in a largely abstract way. May I suggest you Google Jane Gilmor, an artist from Cedar Rapids who uses this copper foil to make whole shows of art. Again, congratulations for a thoughtful work of art.
-- Leslie

Interesting art! The colors are so vibrant. Uncle Bill thinks the middle is a fish Hook!
-- Alice

Rohan—your newest work feels very contemporary. It's about as minimal as you can get but still requires a lot of thought to appreciate fully. I'm not sure what the "art card" concept is but your little mystery image certainly qualifies as art—raising a few careful lines to the level of authority. Sometime in the future, I could see you doing similar work, large, with glossy silkscreened lines on enameled metal or even as sculpture. Nice.
-- Leslie

Interesting Google art. I like the sun shining to keep everything bright and full of energy.
-- Alice

Sunshine on things you love, what could be more better?!
-- KarenHerseth

A very good replica of Norway's flags. An interesting project would be to draw flags from other countries.
-- Alice

Really good one, Rohan. NICELY DONE!
-- KarenHerseth

Rowan I think we can officially classify you as a surrealist. It would be a better place (or at least cooler looking) "if you ran the world. Les
-- Leslie

Now THAT'S original. . . who ever heard of candy cane as rooftop chimney, Santa's sure to love that. Good going, Rohan.
-- KarenHerseth

What a creative balancing act you've achieved here, Rohan. Love the idea of balancing eggs and ham on a plate while standing up on a locomotive!! Hard to do that even inside a train sometimes, when eating in the club car.
-- karenHerseth

Rohan, What a fun, happy drawing. I love your choice of colors! It was always so much fun when we read Green Eggs and Ham when you were very little, and then to have you insert the words as you learned to read. Happy, happy Thanksgiving. Nan and Grandpa Rob
-- Lois

Bad weather everywhere and you delight us with the birds and the sun. Thanks for the cheerful art work!
-- Alice

GREAT WORK, ROHAN LOVE, GRANDAD
-- tichstd

Awesome, Rohan! It's snowing tonight for the first time in Alma. Can't wait to make some snow folks here. Love, Daddy
-- Daddy

Bold colors! Bold brush strokes! Wonderful defining of the pumpkin's lines! You're g o o d, Rohan!
-- KarenHerseth

Just in time for the season! I love the contrast of the bright pumpkin and the background.
-- Alice

Kind of Picasso-like! Wasn't it fun to see a real Picasso art work at the Figge Museum last Saturday? Your self-portrait is strong in color, like Picasso's art.
-- KarenHerseth

Rohan—If this picture says anything about you, it's that you are of independent mind. and FIERCE! Such a well-proportioned head and shoulders. Does Rudolph (reindeer) know of the competition?
-- Leslie

Great Work Rohan!!! Hope school is going well. Hope you guys can Skype me soon! I know that your Birthday is coming up keep check of the mail!!! Love, Granddad
-- Granddad

Have not seen you in some time so glad to view your portrait.
-- Alice

Dear Rohan Your artwork is very exciting! I just looked at all of it and I am very impressed! Maybe you should come visit the Art Department at Augustana sometime!
-- Rowen

What an emotional drawing! Let's think a positive thought that all ends well! Alice
-- Alice

This art work says so much, Rohan! Brave person on a rope, half-way down the tower, help very near. The strong vivid colors you chose enhance the escape, and show off the person's bravery.
-- KarenHerseth

Rowan I admire the calm, dark field of black with only the bugs, moon and stars as points of light. It's also a very handsome abstraction as the moonlight hits parts of the ground but not others. Keep championing bugs and stars and darkness! Les
-- Leslie

Hey Rohan, We love your fire fly picture...and remember the fun night in June with Snaffy and Uncle Dude when you and Maren were catching them. Much love, Nan and Grandpa Rob.
-- Lois. (Or Nan)

Your work is terrific. The colors especially are very expressive! Thank you for sharing with me!
-- Rowen

Wow, Rohan, I am so impressed by the way you pull this one off. Great concept, and the comet at the top is a fine touch!
-- Bradley

My oh my this is GREAT work. I am so proud of you and I am happy that I can see your talent I love you. -- Granddad

So glad you are continuing your art work. Love those expressions!
-- Alice

Whew! Quite the contrast! Hard to believe a tiger would be more talkative than an imp!
-- karenHerseth

Love it! Love how the fireflies look like stars in your night sky. . .
-- Karen

As a child one of my favorite summer activities was catching fireflies and then letting them go. Do you and Maren enjoy doing that?
-- Alice

Rohan, I have just sent your Virginia magnet to Luke in his card as a sweet brother for Noah's birthday, and am framing your print I ordered for your new cousin who will arrive in August. There are some art supplies awaiting your arrival at the farm. -- Nan

Love this, Rohan! Let's work on your artist's statements for all these great pieces next week. Muh, muh, muh.
-- Daddy

Looks like a blue dog democrat to me, wise, but precarious on a skateboard!
-- KarenHerseth

So glad you are continuing your art work. You will have more time to create during summer vacation. Alice
-- Alice

Now THERE'S an electric guitar I'd like to own!
-- karenHerseth

You amaze me with your creativity! Looking forward to your next work of art. Alice
-- Alice

My sister, your great aunt Connie, used to collect owls because she thought them so wonderful. I know that she'd think this owl absolutely beautiful, Rohan. Good job!
-- KarenHerseth

What a wise looking owl made by a wise, smart boy! Alice
-- Alice

Love it, Rohan. I saved one of your Uncle Jonathan's from long ago, that looks a little like that! Brave guy to ride that shark. . .
-- Grandma Karen

What a creative mind you have! Love the colors in your picture!
-- Alice

Rohan, The fish is great, it looks like he is smiling. I love using the notecards you gave me for Christmas. Love, Nan and Grandpa Rob
-- Lois

Uncle John will love this as he is a fisherman. Hope you had a good day and had lots to do!
-- Stephanie

Something's very fishy here, Rohan! It was fun talking with you and Granddad today about how you made this piece. -- Daddy

We liked your print! You are becoming quite the artist. Did you know your great-great grandmother liked to paint?
-- Alice

He's terrific, Rohan, there's a real Japanese "feel" to this painting! The abstractness--what isn't there, as strong as what is. Love it! your G'mother Karen
-- Karenherseth

The mask shows up so well on the vibrant background.
-- Alice

How creative. Love the way the mask shows up against the vibrant background. --Alice

An ET arriving, from out of a red sky? Pretty cool. . .
-- Karenherseth

What a wonderful picture and I am so glad you made it for Virginia!
-- Alice

Wow Rohan, The Virginia Stamp is awesome, the train reminds me of The Thomas trains you have. Great work. Much love, Nan and Grandpa Rob
-- Lois

Rohan, this has such special meaning and Grandpa Rob will especially like the weather system!!!! I like the train as that is what we hear at the farm when we are there. See you soon.
-- Stephanie

Way cool, Rohan, I'd LOVE to use that stamp on a letter! Looks like you've included about everything, even the weather. . .
-- Karenherseth

Proud of you, Rohan! This looks great. Can't wait for the Academic Fair. --Daddy

Oh, wow. Wonderful "guy," Rohan. He looks like the driver of rover Curiosity on Mars, who just fell off and the vehicle left him behind. He needs a drink of water--hope he finds it--he'll be famous! lovingly, your grandmother Karen
-- Karen h

Oh, wow, Rohan--another keeper! Looks like the Edmund Fitzgerald ore boat on Lake Superior before the big storm blew in. . .
-- Karenherseth

Wow, Rohan! You are a wonderful artist with colors and shapes. We look forward to seeing your work up close. Keep it up!
-- David

That bowl is fantastic, Rohan. Is it really made of glass? I'd love to know how you did it. I'll find out when we come to visit you this next weekend. . . on your 9th birthday. Can't wait! Grandmother Karen
-- Karenherseth

Rohan, This new artwork is beautiful - you did such a good job. I love the way the colors flow together. Congratulations. Nan and Rob
-- Lois

Rohan, this is fantastic. Granddad and I hope to see the Chihuly exhibit in Richmond soon. Love you!
-- Stephanie

Oh, cool, Rohan! It's a perfect kaleidoscope image! I can just see them shape-shifting in a kaleidoscope tube. You could probably invent the kind of images a kaleidoscope inventor would use. Or BE the kaleidoscope inventor, yourself! lovingly, your grandmother Karen
-- KarenHerseth

What a grand adventure your pirate captain is undertaking! Good thing he has a friend with a telescope up-top the mast to look out for danger. . . and fish below on which to dine. -your Grandmother Karen
-- Karen

Sweetie, I LOVE this one. The colors are so rich and it makes me think of the Indian name my grandpa gave me -- Yellow Bird -- the summer I swam the channel, like you and Linnea did this summer. Maybe the next bird you make will be a Soaring Eagle?!
-- Mama

Love your recent painting, Rohan, great goldfinch! And its launchpad leaf is truly inspired. . .
-- Karenherseth

Rohan, Your new painting looks like a Monet...one day perhaps you will visit his garden, Givroney outside of Paris. Nan
-- Lois

Oh, wow, Rohan, that big cat is looking right at me! It's eyes are pools and reflect the sky. . .
-- Karenherseth

This tree seems to be waving at passersby with all its might!
-- Karenherseth

So cool, Rohan--colorful, such energetic persons in these drawings!
-- Karen, David

Rohan, I love your new artwork, and continue to enjoy the notecards you gave me for Christmas. Good job, Nan and Rob
-- Lois

Cool 3D sculpture. I love sculptures.
-- Doug

GREAT WORK ROHAN. KEEP IT UP. LOVE YOU,
-- Granddad

GREAT JOB ROHAN!! Space is so cool. Keep up the good work.
-- Doug