freebird
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'cause I'm free as a bird now
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Post by freebird on Dec 15, 2017 2:48:25 GMT
I've been painting away, but haven't shared in a while. I have 3 shows coming up this next year! One will be a solo show, another I'll be with one other artist and then a third will be 4 artists. I need to get busy! lol.  The Story of this painting is here. Easier to link you up then to add it all here. I love painting portraits!  I was super inspired by a photo I saw of a girl and a license plate wall, that I used my niece to create my own scene. The license plates are all fake, I made them out of my head. lol. It's funny because the "Torrie" is for my sister, "Turtle" is for my brother and I just had the urge to put in "sunny" on one. Turns out, my neice's best friend's name is Sunni and she prays for her every day. Title idea? You guys are better at this than I am! It's 16 x 20 on arches art board, watercolor  I don't think I shared this one. 11x14 on arches art board. (maybe bigger, I can't remember lol). Shiny brites in a hobnail bowl. I'll paint those ornaments all day (except the trees, that sucked) but that bowl kicked my butt!! It needs a name too :/  Any guesses what this is? 11x14 on arches watercolor paper 140 lb. I'm working on some "abstract realism" this took so much longer than I expected!!! This one has a title!! "Transpicuous"  You've seen this one before!! But not like this. I had my husband take my photo of this huge painting so that my followers could get an idea of how big it is. Right after this it went up onthe wall. It's hanging about 8 feet off the ground! I didn't have anyplace big enough for it! lol It's 30x40" and the largest I've painted yet. If you'd like to follow me on facebook, my watercolor page is here. Thanks for looking!! |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 15, 2017 2:52:52 GMT
Amazing as always!!
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Post by mikewozowski on Dec 15, 2017 2:53:31 GMT
all of your paintings are really really good, but my favorites are the ones with glass and reflections.
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Post by hop2 on Dec 15, 2017 2:54:07 GMT
Your work is always beautiful
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 15, 2017 2:54:46 GMT
You are SOOO good. I do follow you on FB but it is funny. I have to stop and think. I feel like I know you as "freebird" and then I see your page and I am like 'whoa' someone is using freebird's stuff.. HA.. Yeah I am blonde like that!
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freebird
Drama Llama
'cause I'm free as a bird now
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Post by freebird on Dec 15, 2017 3:03:29 GMT
You are SOOO good. I do follow you on FB but it is funny. I have to stop and think. I feel like I know you as "freebird" and then I see your page and I am like 'whoa' someone is using freebird's stuff.. HA.. Yeah I am blonde like that!  Thanks for having my back!! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 15, 2017 3:11:54 GMT
I am in love with the Christmas ornament picture.
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 15, 2017 3:14:11 GMT
I love them all, but the one of your niece is my favorite. 😍
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Dec 15, 2017 3:14:30 GMT
WOW! Your talent is simply mind-blowing, & your skill at creating realistic glass is arguably superior to a photograph. I look forward to seeing more of your work...
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Post by mom on Dec 15, 2017 3:20:05 GMT
You have so much talent! Beautiful artwork!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Dec 15, 2017 3:21:16 GMT
Any guesses what this is? I love the Christmas ornaments one-- it is absolutely gorgeous!! As far as the abstract one, I think it's either an ornament that has an indented center (because I had ornaments on the brain), or it's a close up of some sort of a cut-glass tumbler, like a rocks glass for cocktails. ?? was I close?? |
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Post by betty on Dec 15, 2017 3:28:37 GMT
Those are amazing! LOVE the license plates so much!!! I have a piece of plywood with plates screwed to it much like that on my living room wall. I get a lot of comments on it from delivery people and others who come to the front door and see it when I open the door. Oh, and a big wreath of vintage Shiny brite ornaments is over the sideboard in my living room too right now. lol The "any guesses"?...center depression of an ornament?  Great job!! |
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Post by gritzi on Dec 15, 2017 3:29:43 GMT
Simply beautiful! What amazing talent. I especially love the Shiny Bright ornaments painting. I collect antique ornaments.
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Post by compeateropeator on Dec 15, 2017 3:29:52 GMT
They are all fantastic! I love the license plate wall.
I hope that you will continue to share. Good luck with your shows.
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georgiapea
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Post by georgiapea on Dec 15, 2017 3:38:58 GMT
Your paintings always make me feel happy. It's great to know someone with such marvellous talent who can have it recognized.
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Dec 15, 2017 3:39:10 GMT
Gorgeous, the glass is just amazing, and the story of the first painting is so touching. What a blessing you are to that family! Thanks for sharing your talent.
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suzastampin
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Post by suzastampin on Dec 15, 2017 3:48:16 GMT
Your paintings always blow me away. What a lovely gift you have created with your portrait. I’m sure it will be cherished more than you can ever imagine. I love your license plate one! Your bowl of ornaments looks so realistic that you could pick the bulbs right out of the painting. Your mystery one reminds me of some old ornaments that we had when I was a kid. You have such a gift!
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TheOtherMeg
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Dec 15, 2017 3:54:25 GMT
So fabulous! The marbles & Ball jar is still one of my faves. Just love it!
Thanks for posting some new paintings!
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Dec 15, 2017 4:03:05 GMT
I really love the bowl of ornaments-- it looks like a photograph.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Dec 15, 2017 4:06:27 GMT
Wow! They're all beautiful, but my favorite is the bowl of Shiny Brite ornaments! I have some of those same ornaments. I have always loved your particular talent for capturing glass in watercolor.
As for the mystery painting, I'm wondering if it's the top view of an ornament that has beveled indentations around the end? Or a bowl with beveled indentations?
For the license plates: "License to Smile"
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Post by LisaDV on Dec 15, 2017 4:29:51 GMT
Gorgeous! I especially like the bowl of ornaments and the glass reflection.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Dec 15, 2017 4:39:24 GMT
So very cool!
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grammanisi
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Post by grammanisi on Dec 15, 2017 4:41:43 GMT
Those are beautiful! Thank you again for my acorns!!
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justmer
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Post by justmer on Dec 15, 2017 5:01:58 GMT
Miles. Or miles away
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 15, 2017 5:52:35 GMT
Stunning ! Your work never ceases to amaze me !
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valincal
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Southern Alberta
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Post by valincal on Dec 15, 2017 6:05:39 GMT
Fantastic!
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 15, 2017 6:07:12 GMT
Beautiful! I liked your FB page.
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Post by papersilly on Dec 15, 2017 6:24:26 GMT
I absolutely love the Christmas balls one!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 6:41:19 GMT
I love the Christmas ornaments, the glass or crystal bowl and the marbles.
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Post by patin on Dec 15, 2017 6:55:16 GMT
You are so talented! I love the Vivid colors. I, too, think the mystery painting is the center of an ornament & love how shiny it is.
Sweet Adventure Awaits is my title suggestion.
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