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Lynn Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comBlogger1810125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-17351929897968216132021-12-20T00:29:00.000-08:002021-12-20T00:29:24.789-08:00<p> Jos täällä on vielå lukijoita, toivotan kaikille hyvä joulua, joka on aivan ovella jo! </p>Sirkkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03803958074057646781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-1601001288331761972021-02-18T17:58:00.000-08:002021-02-18T17:58:01.566-08:00Hello, Anyone Still Here?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am wondering if anyone is still here. I would like to challenge myself and post art again. I made a New Year's resolution to do more journaling. I have an art journal and I thought I would post some entries from it. One is a house and the other is a coffee shop/ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9a2mcMkUft9wjRIrnoWc6D67-M_wDWdT9fgJHuzP4LPyB9KWYhpSuBNhbqjiwWsGSI23kwzwCnXg7qrG7pwKhHw2OM_tfMJeYLR0k39KBMuZRUitkjZ9N7pJ1WiyHLGnrYHlDyIYwG70/s4032/IMG_6615.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9a2mcMkUft9wjRIrnoWc6D67-M_wDWdT9fgJHuzP4LPyB9KWYhpSuBNhbqjiwWsGSI23kwzwCnXg7qrG7pwKhHw2OM_tfMJeYLR0k39KBMuZRUitkjZ9N7pJ1WiyHLGnrYHlDyIYwG70/w480-h640/IMG_6615.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCTZmokIP0OMM32DSzTVq2d6mOziaPyj2KQIbBWyM16IE2UWM95H8UuSUi0DirWAe8QVrS9YdIYEL22n379MP97IhnGmi4szS_II6pwiCzhwjXrVuZw_UpBGWo4VRWXM1QC_UhPCgLtgw/s4032/IMG_6614.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCTZmokIP0OMM32DSzTVq2d6mOziaPyj2KQIbBWyM16IE2UWM95H8UuSUi0DirWAe8QVrS9YdIYEL22n379MP97IhnGmi4szS_II6pwiCzhwjXrVuZw_UpBGWo4VRWXM1QC_UhPCgLtgw/w480-h640/IMG_6614.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04436683488809884663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-67931352239579330442020-08-10T08:36:00.001-07:002020-08-10T10:14:36.654-07:00Hi to All after a Long, Long Absence<p><span style="color: #38761d;"> I have been away for so long I am not sure if I can even remember how to create a post. But, here goes.</span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"> My life has become complicated through the years due to illness and other medical issues, but I think I am finally able to work for limited periods of time at my laptop computer sitting in my recliner. At 81, I have given myself permission to classify myself as a senior of OLD AGE. I am stuck here in the old farmhouse, and I need to keep myself busy. I've been back working at my genealogy on a daily basis, but now I am ready to add my artwork and my picture taking. The iPhone is my only camera other than my little pink Canon from years ago. I gave my eldest son my Canon Rebel and all my wonderful lens because I couldn't handle the weight of it all around my neck. I was sad to see it go, but I am so happy it has a good home.</span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;">OK. I'm gonna sign off, and see if I have created my first post of 2020. I'm so happy to be alive, poking fun at myself, and with no COVID in the family. </span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;">Hugs to all my old friends should you see this.</span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;">Genie</span></p><p><br /></p>geniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608100401444065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-46594898147008440702017-12-01T12:35:00.000-08:002017-12-01T12:36:55.390-08:00December is here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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December is here - a new month and the last one of 2017.<br />
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Let's share the highlights of our year, what we love, what we cherish, what we are wishing for, for now and for the year ahead.<br />
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Let's have lots of sharing - as a way to get to know one another.<br />
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And decisions need to be made - about where this challenge blog is to go and what everyone expects from it.<br />
I have had little response to what themes could be for 2018 or if there is really much interest in moving forward.<br />
Let me know please - in the comments or to my email address.Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-89192114186179196702017-11-03T09:56:00.000-07:002017-11-03T09:56:07.206-07:00A few People and their Conversations. By Penny Stewart. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Penny Lee StewArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13466185003216432866noreply@blogger.com4Altadena, CA, USA34.190162 -118.1313188000000334.1376265 -118.21199980000003 34.2426975 -118.05063780000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-65194443922111886772017-11-01T16:25:00.001-07:002017-11-01T16:25:20.282-07:00New Theme for November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hard to believe - but Hallowe'en is over and we have now started November.<br />
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November's theme is "People and their Imaginary Conversations".<br />
(This was suggested by Elaine Pang and Lynn Cohen)<br />
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If you love cartoons this could be the perfect theme. Politics now just asks for cartoons!<br />
If you want to practice faces, it works as well.<br />
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I'd love to see many of you taking part.<br />
We seem to be almost at a standstill - any suggestions for improving turnout??<br />
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It will be October 1st tomorrow - hard to believe how quickly September (and summer!) has sped by.<br />
Now it is fall, with new holidays and activities to enjoy.<br />
October's theme is: Camping/Hiking, as suggested by Elaine Pang.<br />
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What have you observed while camping or hiking?<br />
I hope the theme inspires you and that you interpret it and make it your own.<br />
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Here are a few ideas to get you started:<br />
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*Focus on fall foliage during a hike.<br />
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Have fun, enjoy the theme and be sure to share!Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-72944947878851557972017-08-31T16:30:00.001-07:002017-08-31T16:32:24.211-07:00New September theme<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today marks the end of August and summer vacation for children. Has the past few months ever sped by.<br />
Our new theme for September is "Festivals and Markets"<br />
What festivals or markets have you attended?<br />
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Here are a few ideas to spark some inspiration:<br />
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*check your town's website and look for fall festivals. have some fun visiting.<br />
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*Check out a book from the library about other festivals around the world.<br />
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As always, interpret this theme as you wish. The most important thing is to have fun and create what makes you happy. Lets all take part this month! Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-32618109984589637232017-08-10T13:21:00.003-07:002017-08-10T13:21:34.261-07:00SOMETHING UNUSUAL, jean BernickEvery summer I set my amaryllis out in the flower bed until fall. What a surprise when one had a bud. It has had 4 blossoms out of season. Is it confused?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14532329755750499398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-61118430074430242782017-08-02T15:26:00.000-07:002017-08-02T15:26:59.305-07:00Choosing the reference photo.My daughter took a photo of our garden and the bunny rabbit "scare crow" we have to ward off birds, etc. Then she "colored" it somehow in a program. I have no idea how she did that. But it is very Unusual and it amazed me. I cannot decide if I want to paint the original or the super colorful version. What do you think?<br />
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<br />Penny Lee StewArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13466185003216432866noreply@blogger.com2Altadena, CA, USA34.190162 -118.1313188000000334.1376265 -118.21199980000003 34.2426975 -118.05063780000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-72153507849329474552017-07-31T22:44:00.002-07:002017-07-31T22:44:31.366-07:00August Theme<br />
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(This is one of my early attempts at stamp carving - of a horse)<br />
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Hard to believe that August has just arrived. And with it - a brand new theme. (suggested by Elaine Pang)<br />
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This month our theme is <b><span style="font-size: large;">Unusual Sights</span></b> (or even sites).<br />
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What have you seen or discovered that could be considered unusual? Please share your unusual art!<br />
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* Share a favourite unusual sight/site.<br />
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* Share a favourite unusual object<br />
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* Share something unique, special, one-of-a-kind.Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-68739038252743030912017-07-28T08:12:00.003-07:002017-07-28T08:12:29.520-07:00Willow and Sunny, Jean BernickI just finished this colored pencil portrait of Shelties as a gift for a friend.<br />
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As my roses are starting to bloom, I remembered this piece I had done a while ago, using one of my own photos, as well as a painted background.<br />
The quote is one I need to remind myself often - one we should all do. There are miracles all around us.<br />
<br />Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-69296229005107926852017-07-08T13:16:00.001-07:002017-07-08T13:16:44.753-07:00Crazy colored Calico Cat paintingWhere is everyone? This topic is WIDE OPEN. <br />
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Any thing goes, so here is my 8x10 Crazy Bright Colored Calico Cat painting, done from a video on YouTube, on 140# hot press paper, varnished front and back. I love trying new styles and taking classes in art. Since discovering the awesome multitude of videos online FREE to watch and paint, I am now overwhelmed on what to do next! This one was FUN to paint. Really fun. He looks a little bit cranky to me. But I do love him. Of course, he is <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/352109111405?" target="_blank">for sale on Ebay</a> in my store.<br />
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Have any of you tried painting along with videos online?<br />
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Penny Lee StewArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13466185003216432866noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-13588492409453314052017-07-07T08:14:00.001-07:002017-07-07T08:14:59.400-07:00National Chocolate DayToday is National Chocolate Day? Wow. Anyone have any chocolate paintings? I have one. It is a Chocolate Covered Cherry done in thick acrylics ACEO size. Sold. Happy Chocolate Day!<br />
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Penny Lee StewArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13466185003216432866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-12799378494894338172017-07-05T10:10:00.001-07:002017-07-05T10:14:53.209-07:00Happy Birthday, Spam!<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></b>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I painted this picture of Spam awhile back when I was doing food art. Acrylic on canvas board. Spam is 80 years old today. It seemed appropriate.</span></b><br />
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<br />Penny Lee StewArthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13466185003216432866noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-41577221319543689102017-07-05T08:41:00.001-07:002017-07-05T08:41:30.798-07:00Something you use every dayFor me, this has to be brushes and paint. I sketch every day too, so here's one I did in my concertina sketchbook ...<br />
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A brand new month and for Canadians , it is Canada Day - the 150th. Lots of celebrating all over Canada.<br />
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July 4th will be Independence Day. Another day to celebrate<br />
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With a brand new month, comes a brand new theme and this one is suggested by Lynn Cohen:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Anything Goes!</span></b><br />
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What a wide range of choices. What will you share this month?<br />
Will you try something new? Play with new supplies?<br />
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Here are a few ideas to get you started:<br />
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No matter what you create - be sure to share your work.Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-34945142253426138812017-06-02T17:49:00.001-07:002017-06-02T17:49:06.532-07:00Something I Use Every Day - My Pen Case by Joan Tavolott<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I go out painting or sketching every day (with very few exceptions) so my pen case is something I use every day. I like having everything together where I can see it and use it easily. This has a back section that contains a water brush, pencil, eraser, mister, and a travel brush.</div>
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A brand new month - full of possibilities and a brand new theme to announce.<br />
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June's theme is <b><span style="font-size: large;">"Something You Use Every Day"</span></b>, as suggested by Jean Bernick.<br />
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I hope the theme inspires you and that you interpret it and make it your own.<br />
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There are so many ways to interpret this theme. Here are a few ideas to get you started.<br />
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*Focus on your hand as I did - I use it every day for sure.<br />
* Remember a favourite item you have used<br />
* Focus on a favourite object you have inherited and still use.<br />
*Open a cupboard and pull out a favourite item..<br />
*Visit a thrift shop and discover a treasure in someone else's junk.<br />
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Whatever you choose to do this month, have fun. Please share your inspired artwork. Any medium can be used.Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-61099124486596918112017-05-17T19:40:00.001-07:002017-05-17T19:40:32.123-07:00Favourite (Old) Artwork<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In 2015, I created a number of small wtercolours, including the one above and below.<br />
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I've taken part in different challenges and they can be fun as well as a chance to try different techniques.<br />
What challenges do you take part in??<br />
<br />Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-67648543978255625742017-05-05T12:10:00.001-07:002017-05-05T12:10:12.229-07:00Something Old in a Museum by Joan Tavolott<div style="text-align: center;">
Here is a sketch that I did recently at the Museum of the American Indian in NYC when I was there with the NYC Urban Sketchers. The museum had some wonderful clothing and artifacts of different indian tribes.</div>
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Joan Tavolotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-80580478776461594832017-05-04T21:50:00.002-07:002017-05-04T21:50:58.494-07:00Where I live and Old (two themes), Lynn Cohen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>I'm catching up here and doubling up with place where I live (last months theme) and old. Our home I drew a few years ago I've been living in since we purchased it in 1988, so some might think it is old. (this months theme). </strong><br />
<strong>Even older than that is ME, as seen in the selfie below. For some reason I must be tired because I refuse to sit upright. But that's okay. I think I old folks need more rest.</strong><br />
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<strong>It's fun being here as an "author/artist" now that this is Bev's blog! Wishing everyone a very Creative Week ahead.</strong> </div>
Lynn Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.com6United States40.125135832994367 -120.9902000427246114.603101332994367 -162.29879404272461 65.647170332994364 -79.68160604272461tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402833299860787322.post-14672950090971590612017-05-04T03:45:00.001-07:002017-05-04T03:45:43.881-07:00Something OldI hope this fits in the Something Old theme. I've been looking through the vaults as it were, and came across a painting I did a while back. Thought it would be nice to give it the light of day here on the blog....<br />
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At the end of each month, I will announce the new theme for the following month.<br />
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May's theme is <b><span style="font-size: large;">"Something Old"</span></b>, as suggested by Jean Bernick.<br />
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I hope the theme inspires you and that you interpret it and make it your own.<br />
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There are so many ways to interpret this theme. Here are a few ideas to get you started.<br />
You might:<br />
* Remember a favourite place.<br />
* Focus on a favourite object you have inherited<br />
*Visit a museum and share a favourite piece.<br />
*Visit a thrift shop and discover a treasure in someone else's junk.<br />
*Use old supplies in a new way.<br />
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Whatever you choose to do this month, have fun. Please share your inspired artwork. Any medium can be used.Beverley Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.com1