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How sad Keiko that this attack has happened. I love your art and will treasure your painting. Ignore this person, and know your art brings joy to many.

I am sad that our internet society makes it possible for mean spirited cowardly people like this to remain anonymous. You are such a generous talented artist and that is what makes you successful . You obviously have something this person wants, such as talent, generosity, grace under pressure, full workshops, exciting painting locations, many requests to act as juror for important shows, keep doing what you're doing!

Obviously after reading the so called "Mr Bad Artist Blog" on demoralizing your work that HE has no clue of the great impact and appreciation by world wide artists whether by fellow watercolorists or other media that appreciate your work. I guess he hasn't learned anything from the way you approach and enhance the subject matter your are painting whether in person or from your reference photos in your studio. As a fellow longtime watercolorist, I have learned new and interesting tips from viewing your paintings from color , composition design and style. He's just jealous of your wide world recognition of a very talented artist!! Keep up the wonderful painting and ignore the obnoxious "Mr Bad Artist Blog"!
Karen

Keiko I adore your exquisite art ! Truly a gift from God. There will always be people out there crit sizing and putting others down because it's their own bad wellsprings, and I admire your mature response to such an attack. Shows you know who you are and your abilities and are not moved by the comments or egos of others. Well done and keep doing your beautiful amazing work !!

In my personal opinion, as well as many others who I have spoken to over the last few years, is that your work is amazing. I treasure some of the drawing advice you gave during the workshop I took with you. I personally am sick and tired of people who have nothing better to do with their time then be mean spirited, I am sure the live a sad and lonely life. Your art gives the world more beauty for us all to enjoy.

Thank you so much, everyone, for visiting my blog and responding to what I had to say. In writing this open letter, my intent was to let "JoAnn" know that this kind of harassment is simply not acceptable and does a great disservice to all, including herself, in the art community. If it continues, I'm not afraid of going public with more information that I have about this person. Grazie, Massimo, per il tuo bel commento.

Keiko,
I have experienced the vengeance of hateful family members. It was severe enough that I went to a counselor to try to get over it. Here is what I've come to believe: what a person says is about them; what I say is about me.

The way I have healed from vicious words is to make or find a list of affirmations. Think about them, say them out loud. Write them down, paint them, express them until they become more true in your heart that what the bully said.

Your gentleness and sweetness comes through in your paintings. You are beautiful in your heart. Unfortunately, people with resentments and fury look for the gentle ones among us to download their shame onto. They think we are too weak to fight it off. So in "winning" over us they feel they have "won" over their shame. But it doesn't work for so they go on looking for new targets.

What works for me is to make a new plan and get excited about something in the future and work toward. That is really the only way I change the feeling. We are visual people. Artists are visual. We visualize our feelings. We have to change the channel and visualize something that makes us happy.

Keiko, I personally think that's jealousy only.
Regards by streetdrawingsmauser.net

Dear Keiko, I'm absolutely shocked that anyone would write such mean-spirited rubbish to you! It is obviously a case of self-loathing, and serious jealousy. They will be eaten from the inside out by it. I have loved your work ever since I came across it many years ago....(perhaps 2007 on the Daily Painters site). I've enjoyed some of your videos and books - love watching you paint! (and proud of the painting of yours that I own!) Keep up the beautiful inspiring work my dear painter friend! Cheers and blessings to you, Roxanne.

Dear Keiko,

I am appalled at this hateful letter. We all know in our minds that an individual of this caliber is a sad, pitiful, human who lacks self-esteem, but it still hurts the heart. Please rest assured that your talent is beyond compare and brings a smile to the souls of many every time we have the pleasure of seeing one of your pieces!

I suppose the price of "daring greatly" is that we are suddenly thrust into the arena where, even those who have not learned how to be content within themselves, are able to tear down the ones who are!

March forward beautiful artist! :)

You are one of the most talented and generous artists and nothing will take that away !

He/She is envious of your talent and place in the art world. A bitter old person full of hate. Must be quite insecure and lashing at people . Loved you response to her letter. I love your generosity in sharing your talent. Continue the good work.

I got a hateful message like this recently. It says so much about the sender; if you're a capable artist, and confident in your style, there's no reason to lash out at anyone, or even make comparisons. You just sit and down and paint; what other people are doing isn't a factor.

Dear Keiko, I'm sorry you received such an awful email. You are one of my favourite artists to learn from, I admire you very much, and I enjoy your videos and blog. Thank you for being so generous with your art and your knowledge.