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Thanks, Connie. Your figures always inspire me. So...

2009-11-07T09:50:35.867-05:00

Thanks, Connie. Your figures always inspire me. Someday I'll work my way up to an arm or a shoulder ;)

Marian, thank you for the praise and the nudge. I guess I should pick up those brushes! Yes, that's my little paw.

Dar, I need to put you back on my sidebar. I had ...

2009-11-05T18:47:53.460-05:00

Dar,
I need to put you back on my sidebar. I had taken you off because you hadn't posted for so long.
ANYHOW... I went to your profile and saw that wonderful new avatar and was going to comment on it when I got to your blog but here it is... OH MY!!! THIS is absolutely stunning.... Is it your hand...???
Gosh... I like everything about it!!

Also... very thought provoking post... THANKS!

Hi Dar - Hands are tough, but you just did a beaut...

2009-11-04T23:31:26.902-05:00

Hi Dar - Hands are tough, but you just did a beautiful job! Really nice!

Thank you so much, Diane.

2009-11-04T11:05:30.533-05:00

Thank you so much, Diane.

Beautiful subtle & soft values, very nice.

2009-10-30T20:27:49.266-04:00

Beautiful subtle & soft values, very nice.

Hi Kim, thank you very much. Thanks Susan. I took...

2009-10-30T10:16:56.184-04:00

Hi Kim, thank you very much.

Thanks Susan. I took some photos, awkwardly, of my hand and a flattened, inside-out cereal box. I used the photo for position and value, but referred to the real thing for color. It was a good exercise, really, because I'm not great at judging value - I tend to rely on color matching.

Bonnie, I'm very happy you appreciate the whole package. I enjoy working that way when it arises.

I joke with myself that the sign actually carries a message about fiber or recycling, or perhaps "Dewey defeats Truman."

All quite beautiful Dar- the tribute to the memory...

2009-10-28T21:06:13.556-04:00

All quite beautiful Dar- the tribute to the memory of a true whistle blower, the poem, and your painting.
Perfect.

Wow, Dar! This painting is really REALLY wonderfu...

2009-10-27T23:19:56.459-04:00

Wow, Dar! This painting is really REALLY wonderful. I have to ask- did you use your own hand, viewed in a mirror? Gorgeous.

This painting is lovely. You captured the delicat...

2009-10-27T10:08:23.315-04:00

This painting is lovely. You captured the delicate nuances of the flesh tones... and the fingers are beautiful.

Kim

Thanks, Jala. I appreciate it.

2009-10-26T18:44:51.852-04:00

Thanks, Jala. I appreciate it.

Thanks, Jala!

2009-10-26T18:40:10.517-04:00

Thanks, Jala!

I appreciate that, Jala. I will give myself permis...

2009-10-26T18:34:00.772-04:00

I appreciate that, Jala. I will give myself permission to play with whatever works.

Love the colors and composition. Paint thin when y...

2009-10-25T19:36:00.964-04:00

Love the colors and composition. Paint thin when you feel like it, thick when you feel like it, both in the same painting when you feel like it.

This is stunning and quite complete! Best wishes t...

2009-10-25T19:33:59.173-04:00

This is stunning and quite complete! Best wishes to your parents.

Absolutely gorgeous.

2009-10-25T19:31:58.721-04:00

Absolutely gorgeous.

that was something i was searching for.Your blog i...

2009-10-23T13:44:55.428-04:00

that was something i was searching for.Your blog is very informative.

They aren't easy, are they?! But neither are mums,...

2009-10-19T21:34:09.953-04:00

They aren't easy, are they?! But neither are mums, and you've made those very exciting time and again. They frighten me.

Mary, thank you. I'm glad I didn't make a literal ...

2009-10-19T12:31:57.223-04:00

Mary, thank you. I'm glad I didn't make a literal image of Sally Field holding a 'union' sign. I like the way this is left open to interpretation.

Thank you very much, Bill. I've been enjoying your blog posts, even tho I haven't stopped by to comment much.

Very beautiful painting Dar

2009-10-16T21:41:13.984-04:00

Very beautiful painting Dar

I've yet to paint a believable peony, but you have...

2009-10-16T19:54:43.458-04:00

I've yet to paint a believable peony, but you have.

I would also study this painting for meaning as it...

2009-10-16T19:52:47.528-04:00

I would also study this painting for meaning as it is an interesting image. The hand is perfectly done, too.

Thanks so much, Ann. Hey Barb, thanks. The show i...

2009-10-15T14:36:12.109-04:00

Thanks so much, Ann.

Hey Barb, thanks. The show is over, and I sold 3 paintings! It was a wonderful experience. I meant to blog about it, but I had this latest painting in my head, and needed to get it out :)

Sheila, thank you. I was intimidated for a moment about flesh tones and cardboard, but intuition guided my color-mixing.

A wonderful idea and a really beautiful painting D...

2009-10-15T12:55:20.773-04:00

A wonderful idea and a really beautiful painting Dar. Those colours are superb.

Wonderful Dar. This is the kind of painting I wou...

2009-10-14T23:36:10.055-04:00

Wonderful Dar. This is the kind of painting I would study at a gallery trying to understand it's meaning. How is the show going? Is it over? Did you sell anything? Lots of questions, lol

Very nice, Dar! Very nice.

2009-10-14T22:27:08.417-04:00

Very nice, Dar! Very nice.