Comments on: Balinese Painting for the (Not So) Artistically Inclined (Vlog Ep. 22)

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:04:19 +0000

In reply to Izy Berry. Putu rocked! And I was so happy how his personality shone through on the video as well. That smile!

By: Izy Berry

Izy Berry — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:20:00 +0000

I remember that post from Tsukiji! Been meaning to use withlocals for quite a while now. This was a great suggestion. To experience Balinese painting is so unique and I loved “meeting” Putu from your story. Definitely a true artist!

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:41 +0000

In reply to Suzette | TrySomethingFun.com. Hey Suzette, Isn't Putu awesome?!? :-) Glad you enjoyed vicariously taking my class with me!

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 09:57:03 +0000

In reply to Ryan Biddulph. Hey Ryan, Thanks! You're so right about the Balinese people being in a very different headspace from much of the rest of the world, and quite focused on the spirit world. I'm going to publish a post about the ceremonial offerings (Canang Sari) very soon!

By: Suzette | TrySomethingFun.com

Suzette | TrySomethingFun.com — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:26:39 +0000

Love it, Nora! I watched your video and thanks for sharing. What a great story, too. The Balinese are such a sweet people in my experience and I really enjoyed watching Putu. I look forward to seeing other creative classes you take on your travels 🙂

By: Ryan Biddulph

Ryan Biddulph — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 18:45:51 +0000

Hi Nora,

Loved seeing you on video; I dig the touch. Beautiful background too.

Bali is one of my fave places on earth. Definitely not because I am an arteeest – a painter, I am not, too – but because of the people, the culture, the natural beauty and the overall feel of the place.

These people are in this world, but not of this world. They are heavily focused on the spirit world as a way of life.

I recall those temple offerings every 3-5 hours or so around the clock, and seeing the endless ceremonies as a token of gratitude for papayas, cell phones, motorbikes, heck, anything.

What a loving, warm, heart felt people, the Balinese.

Also cool to hear how his last child is his fave, being the reincarnation of his dad. These folks are dialed into a very real world that most of us here in the West ignore, or explain away as being nonsense, or, not real.

Thanks for sharing Nora.

Ryan