The Oily Rag........Come and Chat September 2011

[sidbledsoe]

... Umm ok here goes Nance :heart: , they are mens Balls :eek: :o ,

quoted for emphasis. :D :grouphug:

[!becca]

Any swaps there yet?

becca, i did one of my early wakeup numbers and clocked in, I must have woken you up!

Yes, the swaps!!! Everyone should keep us posted when each arrives.:D

Acutally my husaband did. I went to sleep at 2:30 and he was up at 3:00 worrying about his schedule.:lol:

[!becca]

quoted for emphasis. :D :grouphug::lol:

[sidbledsoe]

:lol:
were talking uncharted territory here, a whole new thing for the rag and probably WC at large! :D
and you called the swaps unmentionables?:lol:
what, is the PM system not working or something?:lol:
so doesn't the thread need a butt icon now? or do we need a whole new icon?:lol:

becc be careful with him on the roof, he needs more sleep:eek:

[!becca]

becc be careful with him on the roof, he needs more sleep

Thanks for thinking of it...with all he needs to do, I may be able to get that roof appointment rescheduled.:wink2:

[!becca]

were talking uncharted territory here, a whole new thing for the rag and probably WC at large!
and you called the swaps unmentionables?
You can't guess what might be mentioned here.:lol:
:lol: for all your edits.

[sidbledsoe]

i'm still adding to it, i keep comin up with these one liners, can't help it, it's just what i do!

[!becca]

Sid, it is your sleep deprived mind at work.:lol:

[CareyG]

Sid, you should know by now that nothing is unmentionable here, except the Unmentionables. What, you thought women's undies were okay but anything belonging to men was not?

Ohhh we are getting a thunderstorm and a downpour for reals this morning! It is as dark as twilight out there. (And here I was going to take a picture of the pumpkin I did yesterday, guess it'll have to wait til later again.)

Nancy, I get stamps?! :D :D :D Awesome. :D I am a little sad about mine because I mailed them at the main post office, as I really wasn't convinced my local one would have customs forms :lol: but that way I didn't get the stamps on mine. Sorry, everyone! Nancy, those are really beautiful pictures of a gorgeous area and you did some wonderful work!

:lol: I see Tekila poking in at the windows wishing she was inside right now. Though why she isn't on the covered porch is beyond me. Sorry, Tekila, Ajax is the lucky one this morning!

Okay, hoping to get some painting time in today (I need to submit my Torrit Gray!!!) in between all the other distractions.

Oh, Becca, wonderful feeling in your painting!

~!Carey

[!becca]

Okay, hoping to get some painting time in today (I need to submit my Torrit Gray!!!) in between all the other distractionsOh, I do hope you do paint today...and Please, don't forget to submit that torrit entry! It is a winner.:heart:
I am looking forward to seeing your pumpkins.:D Thank you for you comment on my painting.:)
Rain! We had drizzle for all 5 days the cowboys were in our area, but it has been sunny and dry again since.

[!becca]

I am so excited now for our swaps to start arriving.:D OF course my post lady gave me a fright when I shipped mine. She said if the customs people have a problem getting the customs forms in and out they may return them to me.:( Of course she could be wrong.

[ArtyRolina]

It is the hottest day all year here today - been waiting all summer for this and now it is autumn!

[!becca]

Rolina, how interesting your hottest day would come in autumn. It will be warm here too, in the 90s but nothing like our summer heat.

[sidbledsoe]

What, you thought women's undies were okay~!Carey
Quoted for emphasis!:D

[!becca]

Quoted for emphasis!:D:lol: Maybe it is my sleep deprived mind.:lol:

[!becca]

Jessica, I am glad to see the traditional count is underway!!!:thumbsup: :heart:

[CareyG]

Sid, I knew it, but then, we can't really be sure what you mean by that emphasis...

~!Carey

[sidbledsoe]

I am suddenly feeling the urge to do an old masters copy, hmm,
maybe rembrandts' "baptism of the eunuch" would be fun!

[stapeliad]

I jumped into something funny here... :confused: Sid wears women's underwear? :confused:

Becc I LOVE your cowboy painting, think I got dust in my eyes from looking at it. :thumbsup: :D

[!becca]

Jessica, :lol: That's our Sid.
Thank you very much for the painting complement.:D When I started, I was pretty intimidated by the idea of painting that dust, glad it looks good to you.

[sidbledsoe]

Sid wears women's underwear
Quoted for emphasis!:D

[stapeliad]

Sid pls show a picture.

[!becca]

Sid pls show a picture.:lol:

[NancyMP]

Carey,:heart: sad to say, I wasn't thoughtful enough to buy different stamps like the lady Becca would do! I was desperate to get it posted by this morning, and the only ones I had on hand were forever stamps. I need to take lessons from Becca and the rest of you on thoughtfulness!:(

I wish you all would quit talking about my tropical bra! I'm sure Sid doesn't wear bras, but if he did, he would look swell for Hawaii in that bra! I don't consider such stuff Unmentionable, because you see them on beaches all the time!

Anyway, Sid,:heart: even if you wanted it, I'm not sending it to you - IT'S ALL MINE!:evil:

[SMViolano]

Good morning!

It is foggy and beautiful here in California. Thought I would introduce myself as I sip morning coffee and contemplate a sketch for a painting.

My name is Stella and I am a painting addict. :)

What is on everyone's easel this fine day?

[stapeliad]

I wish you all would quit talking about my tropical bra!

:lol: You brought up your tropical bra, we didn't. But now that you mention it..... :evil:

Hi Stella! :wave:

[stapeliad]

I don't consider such stuff Unmentionable, because you see them on beaches all the time!

i saw Nancy's Tropical Bra in person. :D

[!becca]

i saw Nancy's Tropical Bra in person. :DYou are one of the chosen.:D :heart:

Stella, look around, there is a lot to see.:wave:

Now, I have to run a few quick errands.

[sidbledsoe]

Sid doesn't wear bras

quoted for emphasis!
(keep em comin', i can't make this stuff up!:D)

[NancyMP]

Hi,Stella! Were you looking for the thread "What's On Your Easel?" This thread is "The Oily Rag,' where we talk both wisdom and nonsense -- and if you want to join in, just start gabbing away freely!!!

[stapeliad]

Sid wears tropical bras.

[stapeliad]

I got banned by WC earlier, thought it was because I said GOOLIES bit they let me back on so I guess we are all allowed to say GOOLIES. :D

[!becca]

Yes, Jessica, and all the other things we say.:D

[ArtyRolina]

I got banned too - gave me a real fright, I don't think I will mention balls again :(

Hi Stella, nice to meet you, I looked at your website and your paintings are great - join in the chat here, life will never be the same again, lol!

[SMViolano]

:lol: Crap! I got banned and thought it was for posting the easel stuff in the wrong area.

[sidbledsoe]

Sid wears tropical bras.
very rarely, i usually go bra less!:D
(reminds me to look for that pic)

[SMViolano]

One morning I sat and sipped my coffee before going into the studio to work. I pondered how wonderful and unusual the morning was. Our 3 little girls were practically saints- listening and getting ready for school with barely a scrap and minimal reminders from me....

I could not help but wonder if perhaps this was not just a fluke but a pivotal moment that would become the norm. As I relished that idea and smiled, the dog walked by wearing my new bra....

(It is not a tropical bra- but the dog did look fetching)

[!becca]

the dog walked by wearing my new bra....
sounds like a kodak moment.:D

[CareyG]

Hey look! I'm not banned!

I think we can surmise why we were all banned suddenly this morning. :lol: But they gave up when they realized that their entire population had to be banned under the circumstances. :evil:

[lovin art]

Well I got banned for saying Mens Balls and a hole load of other crap too ...

but I just wanted to say thanks Girls and Sidney for the kind words on my Portrait work , very nice of you all....

IM GOING to try and get some swaps off today

[ArtyRolina]

LOL!

One morning I sit and sipped my coffee before going into the studio to work. I pondered how wonderful and unusual the morning was. Our 3 little girls were practically saints- listening and getting ready for school with barely a scrap and minimal reminders from me....

I could not help but wonder if perhaps this was not just a fluke but a pivotal moment that would become the norm. As I relished that idea and smiled, the dog walked by wearing my new bra....

(It is not a tropical bra- but the dog did look fetching)

[!becca]

So true...and no doubt there would be an uprising if we all were wiped from the site.:D

Sandra, Yay for those swaps.:D :clap:

[ArtyRolina]

LOL, they can't get rid of all of us, we are too good to ban!

So, everything is ready for me to assemble and package up my swap items this evening. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I think they look great en masse, but individually they don't look quite so good. I will be using smoke and mirrors to disguise that fact, heh-heh.

They will be in the post tomorrow - yay!

[!becca]

Rolina, I am a little nervous about mine too.:o But we will love your's I am sure.:heart:

[CareyG]

Rolina :lol: I am so excited to see them!!!!!

You, too, Sandra!

Oh, and everyone else.

:D

~!Carey

[!becca]

I can hardly wait for the packages to start arriving everywhere.:D

[lovin art]

Girls ~ Sidney , I know it mite not happen but if this site crashes , please know I have loved each and everyone of you .... ok :heart:

oh im looking forward and excited at seeing everyones beautiful art to for the swapos:D :heart: I just wish Id had more time to really paint and do things for I really wanted to ...and because of that i do feel real bad :( :o

[!becca]

Sandra, we love you too...and don't feel bad,:grouphug: we will love what you send.:heart:

[ArtyRolina]

Hi Sandra, do not fret, I think it is the same for all of us, life has this habit of getting in the way of art sometimes!

I know two of mine aren't quite up to standard, but I shall send what I have done so they arrive on time and maybe those people will get another one at a later date when I am under less pressure.

So worry ye not!

[sidbledsoe]

not to worry sandra, we are networked now and can always get hooked back up, if wetcanvas crashes and burns and dies then we will just all go to another art site or facebook and take over the place there too!

[!becca]

not to worry sandra, we are networked now and can always get hooked back up, if wetcanvas crashes and burns and dies then we will just all go to another art site or facebook and take over the place there too!Truer words have not been said.:D

[SMViolano]

Does this random IP Ban happen often?

[lovin art]

Awh Thanks Becc:heart: and Rol :heart: that makes me feel better , but down the track when I get home from school and get a break , Im going to resend stuff I think :thumbsup: :D

not to worry sandra, we are networked now and can always get hooked back up, if wetcanvas crashes and burns and dies then we will just all go to another art site or facebook and take over the place there too!

:D Arh this is true , my dearest Sidney , I would hate to lose you all :heart: , because one day I feel we should all meet in person:grouphug: ... its just going to happen we are a pretty special bunch of people I think ....

[CareyG]

we will just all go to another art site
I hope Dave's ready for that. :p :evil:

Stella, this is the first time that in particular has happened, though they have had geographically isolated problems before.

~!Carey

[lovin art]

hey yeah . we could just gate crash Daves place .... good thinking 99:D :lol:

[!becca]

I hope Dave's ready for thatI doubt that anyone really could be.:D

[stapeliad]

very rarely, i usually go bra less!

Do you need a Bro? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfONNfAjyrc) :D

ROLINA it was fun talking to you! :D

[lovin art]

ha thats funny i loved that show ..... George was my fave ....:D

[ArtyRolina]

Squee! It was wonderful to talk to you Jessica - just think, a phone call from New York- woo-hoo!

Thanks for being here everyone and I am now reassured that we will manage to stay in contact come what may. I may not have to die after all!

[lovin art]

man my phone would crap itsself if it got some dag from NY CALLING IT:D but mines never charged much , Im slack for that :rolleyes:

I need to get a car charger i think ~later :)

[stapeliad]

I had to call Rolina to tell her please don't die.
She is taking my advice. :thumbsup:

[stapeliad]

man my phone would crap itsself if it got some dag from NY CALLING IT

:lol: I'm kind of a dag in that if someone puts their phone number in front of me, I might call it just to see what happens. :D

[lovin art]

Thats goodies daggis ..... J you are a sweetie plain truth

me on the other hand is a total twit dag and to t

[stapeliad]

Are you Sandra, Xandra, or Alexandra now? :heart:

[lovin art]

:lol: I'm kind of a dag in that if someone puts their phone number in front of me, I might call it just to see what happens. :D\

one day chica I mite just ring you instead ... :thumbsup: :D

[stapeliad]

one day chica I mite just ring you instead ...

you could do that, but we would need to number-swap I don't have yours.

[lovin art]

Are you Sandra, Xandra, or Alexandra now? :heart:

:heart: j my real name is Alexandra , i was named after my granddad but Sandra is what i go by , not sure if I should use it or not ~ Sandra just suits me I guess :D its a of the same name so it doesnt matter which one really I use

[!becca]

I had to call Rolina to tell her please don't die.
She is taking my advice. :thumbsup:This is good to hear...but I must have missed something eventful.:confused:

[NancyMP]

Oh, WOW! Becc,:heart: I got your package today! It's gotta be the first one ; did you send one of the cattle drive cowboys down with it? And oh, all those beautiful stamps. One with Gregory Peck as Atticus! Love it and the box is so pretty I'm not even tempted ot open it. I may hang the box on the wall!

Stella, bless your heart,:heart: you're turning out to be a perfect fit for the zany artists on Oily Rag! I'll bet your dog looked fetching in your bra [pause to laugh out loud yet again!] and you look, according to your avatar, maybe a little too skinny for it?:lol:

Sandra,:heart: you little Awz Dagget, I still need to go find your thread on the lady, but I know you did beautifully on it as you always do!:D;)

[stapeliad]

j my real name is Alexandra , i was named after my granddad but Sandra is what i go by , not sure if I should use it or not ~

I know that ya DAG, but I saw you changed it in your sig so wasn't sure if we should be calling you something different or not. :D

Becc, Rols sent her phone number so I called it. :D

[!becca]

Oh, WOW! Becc, I got your package today! It's gotta be the first one ; did you send one of the cattle drive cowboys down with it? And oh, all those beautiful stamps. One with Gregory Peck as Atticus! Love it and the box is so pretty I'm not even tempted ot open it. I may hang the box on the wall!
:clap: :clap: :clap: Nancy I am so glad you like your box and the stamps.:D Hope you like what is in it too.:D

[stapeliad]

One with Gregory Peck as Atticus!

:eek:

[!becca]

Becc, Rols sent her phone number so I called it. Maybe we should all swap numbers.:D

[!becca]

:eek:I was kind of hoping it would be a surprise for you all.:D...still you have to see in real life.:)

[lovin art]

Hiya Nance :heart: , wow that was fast you got Beccs already:D :clap:

I think you guys have a better post service then us , ours sucks:rolleyes: .... and thankyou Nance :) , i really pushed to get her done but theres things I think I could have improved , ugh its always the way, now I look more at her I start to crumble

[NancyMP]

That's a good idea, Becca! That way we would always be able to keep in touch even if we got too scoundrelly for WC!

[!becca]

My tiny post office did good work.:D

[!becca]

That's a good idea, Becca! That way we would always be able to keep in touch even if we got too scoundrelly for WC!I still have yours that you sent last spring, Nancy.

[ArtyRolina]

I spammed everyone telling them I was going to die if WC went down. I am a bit of a drama queen, clearly, lol!

This is good to hear...but I must have missed something eventful.:confused:

[lovin art]

I know that ya DAG, but I saw you changed it in your sig so wasn't sure if we should be calling you something different or not. :D

Becc, Rols sent her phone number so I called it. :D


sorry chica, I thought my name should be known I guess:o , but Im a SANDRA :D :lol:

Its kinda funny how names get handed down in famlies :)

maybe we should all swap phones Ill send mine in the mail guys :heart: :D

[ArtyRolina]

Or even email addresses in case not everyone is comfortable with teh phone number thingy!

Maybe we should all swap numbers.:D

[ArtyRolina]

On a totally different subject, I am mystified about something. For the last month or two I have been getting really painful joints. It started in my hands, spread to my elbows and is now in my feet and knees. Is this what happens when you turn 50??

[!becca]

I will send you mine Rolina, or I will receive an email from my website or blog.

Sandra, it is a beautiful name.

[!becca]

Is this what happens when you turn 50??No. Maybe if it persists you need another dr appointment.

[stapeliad]

I spammed everyone telling them I was going to die if WC went down. I am a bit of a drama queen, clearly, lol!

Just so's you all know... ROLINA IS VERY GIGGLY!!! :D :clap: :D

[!becca]

Just so's you all know... ROLINA IS VERY GIGGLY!!! :D :clap: :DI would have guessed that.:D

[NancyMP]

It may be bursitis, Rolina,:heart: if it's arthritis in the joints. My husband has it. I found out this morning at the doctor that I may not have RA, but just regular osteo-arthritis. It would be a relief since I worry about not being able to use my hands. Exercise is the best thing for it. I do have degenerative disc disease, but I've had that since I was thirty.

Becca,:heart: I have your phone number and Jessica's :heart:. I would love to have everyone's!

Sandra,:heart: did you know that I can't send you an email without it bouncing? :rolleyes: If you email me first, I can send a reply, but I can't initiate any mail to you. It might be your tricky firewall problem.:wink2:

[CareyG]

:eek: Oh wow, one package down! That is amazing!

I am trying to work on my Torrit Gray...working around ant bites and one hungry little girl who is *refusing* to switch drinking apparatii!

~!Carey

[stapeliad]

Nance do you text?

[lovin art]

hey yeah we could text too ... good thinking J

sorry about the ant bites Carey , is that on Baby Scarlet or you ?

Thankyou Becc , it is a regal name .. the funny thing is Im just plain Sandra to my hole family have been since i was little

[ArtyRolina]

Thanks Becca and Nancy, I will see if it gets any worse (it has been) or doesn't improve and then see the doctor. I am fed up with seeing the doctor lately, lol.

Giggly, Jessica, moi? hee-hee!

[lovin art]

It may be bursitis, Rolina,:heart: if it's arthritis in the joints. My husband has it. I found out this morning at the doctor that I may not have RA, but just regular osteo-arthritis. It would be a relief since I worry about not being able to use my hands. Exercise is the best thing for it. I do have degenerative disc disease, but I've had that since I was thirty.


Sandra,:heart: did you know that I can't send you an email without it bouncing? :rolleyes: If you email me first, I can send a reply, but I can't initiate any mail to you. It might be your tricky firewall problem.:wink2:


Nance:heart: Ill send mine via email to everyone , I just got Careys I have to look my number up I dont know it of the top of my head , Im bad:o :lol: so when I send it you can send me yours chica :thumbsup:

Rolina:heart: and Nance:heart: Im sorry for the arthritis girls dam I hate getting old , Im only another 7 years away from the big 50 ~yikes thats if I make it the way Im going of late ... its a drag getting old :(

[CareyG]

Gavin's the one who was bitten (though I got it, too, from one of the suckers crawling on my hand when I was brushing them off him), he keeps wearing his sandals outside when I tell him not to, and this is the second time this has happened!

Ants are so nasty!

Rolina, do we have to call the doctor for you? :evil: ;)

~!Carey

[TinaC]

Hello all.

I am dog tired tonight so I am just dropping by quickly to confirm that my swaps have been posted. They were in the post room yesterday, but went today. I cheated and sent them from work, coz I had so much work I didnt have time to go to the post office. I am a bit disappointed in how they were sent out in the end as I had planned to present them in a more completed state - you'll probably understand when you receive them. Anyway, without sounding like I am apologising (which I am I suppose) I am just trusting that artists of vision like your wonderful selves will understand.

I've skimmed the chatter and will be back when I can keep my eyes open for longer.

Take care one and all :).

[sidbledsoe]

rolina's accent is awesome too!

(no i didn't call her, just heard on her vid:D )

[lovin art]

oh Carey thats not good , ant bites sting like heck , do you guys get the green ones they are real bad here ..


Tiny T , dont stress we are all feeling the same i think , Im dam sure everyones work aill be exceptional on here .. I am proud to know you all and to have your art ... I told my daughter in the car yesterday I will be famous one day ... and so will all of you I think .. well hey a girls gota dream ...

but the really funny part is , Im such a downer on even my good stuff .. my own worst enemy I am

[!becca]

Sid, we all know each other a little better by those videos...we need a new round of them.:D

Tina, i do know what you mean about being so tired. I am sure we will love your packages.

[!becca]

Sandra, green ants? We have red ones and black ones.


And, that is what I was going to say next, Carey, sorry about the any issue.

[CareyG]

Green ants? Ewww!

Okay, I think I have finished my Torrit painting. (Finally!)

And, here are my latest two pumpkins. The terrible one and the first oils one!

Please give any critique of my Torrit painting (specifically, if there are any weird or distracting shapes in the abstractish background). This was not my original composition idea, but it developed through frustration. :p

~!Carey

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Sep-2011/32203-Torrit_Gray_sm.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Sep-2011/32203-09-27-11-_0003.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Sep-2011/32203-09-27-11-_0007.jpg

[lovin art]

yep Becc we have the green ones over here and they are big beasts too and sting like crap ....

Look what Im signing up for , well Id love to, have always loved Larrys work

Online workshop (http://view.artists-hub.com/?j=fed0117275670478&m=fe9a15707463077574&ls=fe21137575610074721174&l=ff5e10757d&s=fe2b1573756c0574701d70&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe7c1c78736202747d&et_mid=520305&rid=130819590&r=0)

[!becca]

Carey, :heart: I absolutly love your torrit grey painting!:heart: It is sweet and has great movement...a winner!!!
And, your pumpkins...you are right, the first isn't your best effort, but you more than made up for it with the second...WOW! That's a beautiful pumpkin.:thumbsup:

[lovin art]

oh WOW Carey what stunning work chica , that baby zeb is sweet , but that pumpkin in oils is humming

[!becca]

Sandra, that workshop looks so cool!!! I know you will love it, I am gonig to consider it myself.

[lovin art]

Yeah , Im not sure if time will allow but I could try , it wont hurt thats for sure , Ive always dug his painting skill and work in general

and I do love landscapes , but I think you need to do abit of everything to enhance your artskills , but what the heck would I know lol

[!becca]

Sandra, I do think you need to be familiar with all sorts of subjects. You gain from them all.

[sidbledsoe]

sandra, just think for instance of hills or a mountain range as a reclining nude who is well endowed. it is all the same, line, shape, form, color, light, shade etc.

[lovin art]

yep your right no I mean Im right ... lol well we is both right ...:heart: :D

today is a hectic day , to much crap to deal with ...:rolleyes:

Hey Sidney:thumbsup: I see your still sporting that really old from way back in the 60s dag like telephoneie dude .... :lol: :lol:

[sidbledsoe]

yes sandra, i am old and in the way but extremely experienced in some ways.

cute lil zebra and good pumpkins carey!

[stapeliad]

sandra, just think for instance of hills or a mountain range as a reclining nude who is well endowed. it is all the same, line, shape, form, color, light, shade etc.

you must be having flashbacks to that plein air session when all those bikini clad girls came to hang out with you. :lol:

[stapeliad]

oh, i am going out painting tomorrow, rain or shine! yay!!

[lovin art]

sandra, just think for instance of hills or a mountain range as a reclining nude who is well endowed. it is all the same, line, shape, form, color, light, shade etc.


oh heck yeah Sid I know , its all the same , and I want to paint both , you will love the russian master study Im going to do then ...:D

[!becca]

you must be having flashbacks to that plein air session when all those bikini clad girls came to hang out with you. :lol:either that or woodstock.:lol:

[lovin art]

you must be having flashbacks to that plein air session when all those bikini clad girls came to hang out with you. :lol:

oh thats funny:lol: , yeah Sid and his bevy of women:heart: :D

Sidney your not that old dude

and J is it raining there :heart:

[sidbledsoe]

you must be having flashbacks to that plein air session when all those bikini clad girls came to hang out with you. :lol:
you talkin bout when all those nymphs came and got in this satyrs' way tryin to paint? :smug: :smug: :smug: they don't make an icon smug enough

that was my own private woodstock :D

[lovin art]

you talkin bout when all those nymphs came and got in this satyrs' way tryin to paint? :smug: :smug: :smug: they don't make an icon smug enough

that was my own private woodstock :D

:eek: :eek: :lol: you are such a dag boyo !!!

oh how I love hangin out with my lovelies , Im going to miss you all terribly :heart:

[!becca]

you talkin bout when all those nymphs came and got in this satyrs' way tryin to paint? :smug: :smug: :smug: they don't make an icon smug enough

that was my own private woodstock :D:lol: :lol: :lol:

[!becca]

:eek: :eek: :lol: you are such a dag boyo !!!

oh how I love hangin out with my lovelies , Im going to miss you all terribly :heart:How long will this school of yours take?

[stapeliad]

Yeah sandra it is raining here. I need to get some new rainboots tonight, mine are ex-rainboots, they let water in instead of keeping it out.

Sid had a painting harem. :lol:

[!becca]

Yeah sandra it is raining here. I need to get some new rainboots tonight, mine are ex-rainboots, they let water in instead of keeping it out.

Sid had a painting harem. :lol:That makes them buckets.:D

Sids harem..:lol:

[stapeliad]

Becca... :lol:

did you do any husband-lifting today?

[lovin art]

J he did at that ..... lol

Becc:heart: this school term is for the next 2 and half months , and we will take it from there ...but who knows i mite love it or hate it , it will be hard being away from home and my daughter is already missing me I think:(

[!becca]

Becca... :lol:

did you do any husband-lifting today?

Husband lifting is yet to come, if it happens today at all.

i sent my sister a painting, was just on the phone with her, it arrived today...I seem to be on a roll so far with my packages.:D


Sandra, 2 and a half months will go by quickly!:grouphug:

[ArtyRolina]

These are superb Carey, you have been doing a lot lately!

Green ants? Ewww!

Okay, I think I have finished my Torrit painting. (Finally!)

And, here are my latest two pumpkins. The terrible one and the first oils one!

Please give any critique of my Torrit painting (specifically, if there are any weird or distracting shapes in the abstractish background). This was not my original composition idea, but it developed through frustration. :p

~!Carey

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Sep-2011/32203-Torrit_Gray_sm.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Sep-2011/32203-09-27-11-_0003.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Sep-2011/32203-09-27-11-_0007.jpg

[ArtyRolina]

THat looks great, Sandra!

Look what Im signing up for , well Id love to, have always loved Larrys work

Online workshop (http://view.artists-hub.com/?j=fed0117275670478&m=fe9a15707463077574&ls=fe21137575610074721174&l=ff5e10757d&s=fe2b1573756c0574701d70&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe7c1c78736202747d&et_mid=520305&rid=130819590&r=0)

[lovin art]

We will see Becc :)

ROL you should join up too

[CareyG]

Thank you, everyone, for your nice comments. :heart: :heart:

~!Carey

[lovin art]

Carey you deserve lovely comments:heart:

[sidbledsoe]

hey you guys, i posted this thread (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=949385) about Larry and linked it here, like last week!

[!becca]

Sid, I remember.:) It was nice to have a reminder though.

[NancyMP]

Jessica,:heart: I really hate text messaging and have only done it out of utter despair. And my android phone doesn't like the idea of me actually speaking and hearing through it ... as if it has no business being a lowly telephone.

To me, that's always its prime function. I don't need the camera, and all the bells and whistles. I like to be able to browse the web occasionally on it, but would rather use my big screen either on my desktop or laptop. Himself is the same way, although in his work life he was a computer programmer. You can really tell we're old stick-in-the-muds, cantcha?:lol:

Sandicat,:heart: thanks for the link; I just signed up for the Webinar, too.:D I love Larry's work and his instruction both. Now I need to figure out how to operated my mic on the 'puter.

Carey,:heart: your little zebra is so sweet, and I like both the pumpkins: the first with the swirly ink has a witchy appeal, and the second is a great pumpkin rising from the patch to bring gifts to all good little kids!:thumbsup::D

I took my car in to Hyundai to look at the tire, and they fixed it. He said it was a nail in the tire...I don't know how many times that has happened to me. They always fix it free. :) The campfire stones had nothing to do with it, but 800 miles can easily pick up a nail.

I liked the people who re-roofed my house a couple of years ago; they had magnets they used afterward to make sure no spare nails were left on our property.:smug:

[!becca]

Nancy, I am glad you managed to get your tire fixed, and for free!!!:thumbsup: Glad you didn't find yourself stranded on the road somewhere.

[NancyMP]

Becca, you and me both! I was so glad to see home before it gave way!

[NancyMP]

Becc, Himself and I drove both our cars (mucho equipment to haul), and it was so nice to have 800 miles of being perfectly alone to think and create things in my mind.

I set my radio to the '80s, which I remember I really loved for great, creative use of syncopation, synthesizer effects, and really terrific musicians. Like Arrowsmith, Debbi Hari, Billy Ocean, Men at Work, Rick Springfield, Cyndi Lauper, the Rolling Stones, and too many others to mention that I loved as well ...

I always liked Moog synthesizer effects, and back in the '60s, my sister, who knew I also loved Bach, bought me an album called "Switched-on Bach." I never had a birthday present that was so perfect for me as that one!

[NancyMP]

A thought: that song "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" by Qiang Hung? The words were alternately switched to "Everybody Qiang Hung tonight!"

Was, or is, he a real person? Anyone know? Sid?

[!becca]

Nancy, that was a long drive alone to think and reflect. Must have really been a lot of equipment.

[bjornjo]

Carey nice work but the zebra is most intressting. might be a fun way to really test diffrent techniques on the pumpkins
sandra 2 and a half month with lovley painting and alot to absorb i bet you will sleep well that time always hard for moms being away from kids but it might be good aswell. i was on johannes class in the beginning it was late days going to bed a 2-3 am. Doubt my work schedule will fit the classes this time but might get messy with 1 more teacher altough i would like a person to learn from in person. doctor gave me something to put on my wound just a small infection he thought aswell.
nancy hyundai seem nice
tina hope you feel rested tomorrow
and HELLO everyone and about 7 pages to fill tomorrow :)

[lovin art]

Becc, Himself and I drove both our cars (mucho equipment to haul), and it was so nice to have 800 miles of being perfectly alone to think and create things in my mind.

I set my radio to the '80s, which I remember I really loved for great, creative use of syncopation, synthesizer effects, and really terrific musicians. Like Arrowsmith, Debbi Hari, Billy Ocean, Men at Work, Rick Springfield, Cyndi Lauper, the Rolling Stones, and too many others to mention that I loved as well ...

I always liked Moog synthesizer effects, and back in the '60s, my sister, who knew I also loved Bach, bought me an album called "Switched-on Bach." I never had a birthday present that was so perfect for me as that one!


Did someone mention RICK SPRINGFIELD :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D aRRH MY Hero:heart: :heart: :heart:

[!becca]

Did someone mention RICK SPRINGFIELD :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D aRRH MY Hero:heart: :heart: :heart::lol: I was waiting for you to see that.:D

[lovin art]

Carey nice work but the zebra is most intressting. might be a fun way to really test diffrent techniques on the pumpkins
sandra 2 and a half month with lovley painting and alot to absorb i bet you will sleep well that time always hard for moms being away from kids but it might be good aswell. i was on johannes class in the beginning it was late days going to bed a 2-3 am. Doubt my work schedule will fit the classes this time but might get messy with 1 more teacher altough i would like a person to learn from in person. doctor gave me something to put on my wound just a small infection he thought aswell.
nancy hyundai seem nice

Glad your ok Bjorn :angel: you can never be to safe I say , or you can just be like me and be clumsy:D :lol:


and your right it will be good and yeah I need to concentrate on myself atm for sure , drawing here I come hey:D .... that workshop with Larry would be great to do , Ill see if I can ... :crossfingers:

Nance Im glad they looked after you so they should it costs about 700 bucks for my service on my car ... its got a sports motor in it :D

[lovin art]

:lol: I was waiting for you to see that.:D
Dam am I that transparent :D :lol: :lol: :lol:

[bjornjo]

jessica glad you will get out to paint tomorrow

[!becca]

Hi Bjorn!:wave:

Jessica, if I somehow missed it, yay for painting tomorrow!!:clap:

Carey, :o I am sorry to say, I can't imagine how you are keeping up so well with your pumpkin project. I am really exicted at one level with my cowboy references and have several I really want to paint. But, after only one, I am feeling like I should take a break.:lol: I guess change takes getting used to.

[CareyG]

Thank you, Bjorn, yes, that is pretty much the point of this, to try different techniques and approaches.

Becca, well the last few days I haven't been keeping up on it so much. :lol: I keep thinking about how long it's going to take and maybe my pumpkins will not hold out, but I have a back up in that case. :D The thing about this is, though, since I'm using various media, it's not so taxing as if I were doing it with just one media...that *would* drive me crazy. I don't mind working lots of drawings, as I need to work on various drawing techniques.

I am also thinking that now that I have this Torrit painting out of the way, I might start working up some more Ummentionables. :D Well, they will be Unmentionable until we get to open our packages, then I can Mention them.

~!Carey

[!becca]

And, Nancy, I didn't mention, not that excited by synthesizers, but I like various types of music...except country and not that fond of jazz either.

Maybe i will be able to get another drawing on canvas soon, like tonight or tomorrow.:)

[!becca]

Thank you, Bjorn, yes, that is pretty much the point of this, to try different techniques and approaches.

Becca, well the last few days I haven't been keeping up on it so much. :lol: I keep thinking about how long it's going to take and maybe my pumpkins will not hold out, but I have a back up in that case. :D The thing about this is, though, since I'm using various media, it's not so taxing as if I were doing it with just one media...that *would* drive me crazy. I don't mind working lots of drawings, as I need to work on various drawing techniques.

I am also thinking that now that I have this Torrit painting out of the way, I might start working up some more Ummentionables. :D Well, they will be Unmentionable until we get to open our packages, then I can Mention them.

~!Carey

Thanks for helping me not feel like such a quitter. I think i have it in me to do at least one or two more. Then I think I will rotate them with my normal type of painting....:D Anyway, I have options. Maybe will consider other media down the road, though as yet, I haven't tried anything I really like as much as oils.
I can't wait to see your unmentionables by the way.:D I am so curious!!!:heart:

[NancyMP]

Dam am I that transparent :D :lol: :lol: :lol:

Yes, Sandra,:heart: I figured you would bite on that one!:lol::grouphug:

Bjorn, I really love Hyundai! I had one before this one that I loved, too, until someone on a cellphone ran a red light and smashed me up! It was totalled. Both my husband and I now have Hyundais, his is the hatchback Accent, and mine is the Elantra model. They have a five year warranty that includes roadside service, so for a great car, a good price, good service, and lots of luxury items that come standard, the South Koreans have them all beat with Hyundai!

(and no, they don't pay me a commission!:lol:)

[lovin art]

Nance:heart: you all know you cant tease me about him:rolleyes: :D :lol: ....Im tempted to go on that cruise he does ~just to meet him:eek: and I think Id just have to get up on that stage and sing with him:heart: .... Sighhh yeah Im a total twit but A girl can but dream ,

hey you guys want to hear something real funny Nell said she wont miss my crappy old music :( ... Ive been playing Bryan Adams and she hates him ...sheesh kids

[!becca]

hey you guys want to hear something real funny Nell said she wont miss my crappy old music ... Ive been playing Bryan Adams and she hates him ...sheesh kidsbet she does miss it when it isn't there with you for a while.

[NancyMP]

Sandicat,:heart: today's music is so tame it's boring.:p It reminds of what they call church music these days: just repetitious lazy choruses with very little effort or brains required. The only way you can get to sing good music* these days is to sing it to yourself, or join a choir. I tried out for our city choir, the Canterbury Choral Society, but wasn't chosen. We have a lot of good singers here in Oklahoma, and some that are nationally famous.

*Unless you go on that cruise, and one day I bet you will!!!:grouphug:

[sidbledsoe]

i just got home from choir practice!
they have done studies and found that being a member of a singing group such as a choir increases or benefits one's happiness, i could have saved them the trouble of the study part if they just asked.
and last night i saw the little image of my unborn granddaughters face, in her mothers' belly, pretty fancy sh.. they got nowadays i'd say!
my mother had the name kathy picked out for me but i came out and scratched that idea at first sight!:D

[lovin art]

I think so Becc cause I catch her out singing to them ...:D

Nance , I would love that:D , dam that would be such fun ... apparently alot of aussies go over to get on that boat with Him :thumbsup: , oh dont worry Ive looked at it ... but other stuff calls atm:)

your right good music is hard to come by , and well they just dont make them like that anymore really:heart:

[lovin art]

Yep Sid , they do have some great stuff , it is pretty amazing isnt it ... but so is the miracle of life its self

[NancyMP]

Sid, you gotta remember a boy named Sue!

[CareyG]

Oh, don't speak of cruises with musicians, there is one I would really like to go on this January!

Nancy, I was also going to say,

"Everybody Qiang Hung tonight!"
I've never seen it spelled like that! :D

Tame music...well, I guess if you actually listen to the radio. (Yuk.)

Kathy, I mean Sid, how sweet to see that...those ultrasounds are standard over in Europe, I agree they are just amazing!

Speaking of 80's music, Nancy, Sandra, have you seen the movie Music and Lyrics? It's one of my favorite movies, it's hilarious.

~!Carey

[lovin art]

Wow isnt it funny how you can caught up in life thinking that you have forever , let little things that dont really matter deep down , but you think they do at the time , get to you , I guess its only human to feel all that , we are after all just that , basic , and then something happens to go throw a spanner in the works and bring you down to earth with a thud.... makes you look at your life through different eyes I think ....

I always thought I was a humble person:o , but Im not , I need to work on that more , yeah sure I have a heart of gold and would give away what ever I have to make anyone happy , but sometimes its just not enough and to know that Life can be taken in an instant , ~well that is kinda thought provoking for me ... meaning nothing matters really , but the beginning and ending of Life is a pure certainty , its what we do in between that all that counts really....:heart:

[lovin art]

Yes Carey I have with Hugh in it hes one of my faves hes so cool:heart: :D

[NancyMP]

Oh, don't speak of cruises with musicians, there is one I would really like to go on this January!

Nancy, I was also going to say,


I've never seen it spelled like that! :D

Tame music...well, I guess if you actually listen to the radio. (Yuk.)

Kathy, I mean Sid, how sweet to see that...those ultrasounds are standard over in Europe, I agree they are just amazing!

Speaking of 80's music, Nancy, Sandra, have you seen the movie Music and Lyrics? It's one of my favorite movies, it's hilarious.

~!Carey

Oops, Carey, what a slip of the keyboard! See why I don't like to text? Wang Chung is who I meant of course! Haven't seen Music and Lyrics, if it's that good I'll order it from Netflix!

Here's another opinion on texting:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/../Community/images/28-Sep-2011/203830-Garfield_9.28.11.gif

[lovin art]

lol thats funny Nance ... guess what I think I have my swaps almost sorted , but there will be a wait on Jess's I have a half finished painting that will need to dry abit if I attack it now, but it should dry fairly quick with liquin

[stapeliad]

Hi everyone! :wave:

Carey I LOVE your orange pumpkin with that purple in the background!! It is just lovely. And your torrit zebra too, though I get he distinct feeling he is runnign away from me...

Am feeling terribly zonked but I need to pack for my painting trip tonight...or I could just wake up early....hmmm....

I went shopping tonight. 2 pairs of rainboots (one adult one child) and a thermos turned into many bags from Target and I'm not telling how wounded my bank account is.

[sidbledsoe]

have a great day painting jessica, night nance, sandra, becca , all you late nighters in time zones west of good ol elkton md turning in with my manly skivies on:D

[stapeliad]

Hey Sid are you coming to NYC in october?

[sidbledsoe]

i am sorry jess, i just don't know yet, i will pm , thanks for asking!

[lovin art]

I am sorry J :heart: , you are zonked , have a great one painting .. oh dont feel bad about the bank account as my my child thinks its only money Mummy :rolleyes:

Night Sid:wave: , Umm Sid you got some duckies on them skiviess of yours :D :lol:

[NancyMP]

Jess,:heart: I haven't commented on your sp. There's a reason. Although it's a great painting in itself, and you've taken some pains with it, you are so much prettier than the painting makes you look.

I wish you could see yourself through my eyes.:o You're beautiful!:D

[!becca]

Jessica, night and good painting day to you.:heart:

Sid (kathy), night to you too.:)

[SMViolano]

Anyone want to share some wine and Port Salut?

[lovin art]

Ok when what did I miss , why is Sid geting called Kathy :D


Hi Stella ...:wave:

Night Jess its wierd saying good night in my middle of the day :D :heart:

[NancyMP]

Stella will be up a while, Sandicat! It's only 9 p.m. in California! Sid is getting called Cathy because that was what his mother had picked for his name before he was born, and she got a surprise: he was male!

Johnny Cash used have a song called "A Boy Named Sue" a long time ago, in the sixties, I think. Lyrics below, but if you heard him sing it, it's even funnier!

"A Boy Named Sue"

My daddy left home when I was three
And he didn't leave much to ma and me
Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze.
Now, I don't blame him cause he run and hid
But the meanest thing that he ever did
Was before he left, he went and named me "Sue."

Well, he must o' thought that is quite a joke
And it got a lot of laughs from a' lots of folk,
It seems I had to fight my whole life through.
Some gal would giggle and I'd get red
And some guy'd laugh and I'd bust his head,
I tell ya, life ain't easy for a boy named "Sue."

Well, I grew up quick and I grew up mean,
My fist got hard and my wits got keen,
I'd roam from town to town to hide my shame.
But I made a vow to the moon and stars
That I'd search the honky-tonks and bars
And kill that man who gave me that awful name.

Well, it was Gatlinburg in mid-July
And I just hit town and my throat was dry,
I thought I'd stop and have myself a brew.
At an old saloon on a street of mud,
There at a table, dealing stud,
Sat the dirty, mangy dog that named me "Sue."

Well, I knew that snake was my own sweet dad
From a worn-out picture that my mother'd had,
And I knew that scar on his cheek and his evil eye.
He was big and bent and gray and old,
And I looked at him and my blood ran cold
And I said: "My name is 'Sue!' How do you do!
Now your gonna die!!"

Well, I hit him hard right between the eyes
And he went down, but to my surprise,
He come up with a knife and cut off a piece of my ear.
But I busted a chair right across his teeth
And we crashed through the wall and into the street
Kicking and a' gouging in the mud and the blood and the beer.

I tell ya, I've fought tougher men
But I really can't remember when,
He kicked like a mule and he bit like a crocodile.
I heard him laugh and then I heard him cuss,
He went for his gun and I pulled mine first,
He stood there lookin' at me and I saw him smile.

And he said: "Son, this world is rough
And if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be tough
And I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya along.
So I give ya that name and I said goodbye
I knew you'd have to get tough or die
And it's the name that helped to make you strong."

He said: "Now you just fought one hell of a fight
And I know you hate me, and you got the right
To kill me now, and I wouldn't blame you if you do.
But ya ought to thank me, before I die,
For the gravel in ya guts and the spit in ya eye
Cause I'm the son-of-a-bitch that named you "Sue.'"

I got all choked up and I threw down my gun
And I called him my pa, and he called me his son,
And I came away with a different point of view.
And I think about him, now and then,
Every time I try and every time I win,
And if I ever have a son, I think I'm gonna name him
Bill or George! Anything but Sue! I still hate that name!

Stella, how about some American Reisling and some string cheese? I love whine parties!

I'm going to have to take a muscle relaxant, unfortunately, which will rule out any alcohol, but pretend I'm there and drink enough for me! Enjoy!

[SMViolano]

Ha ha ha ha! Whine Parties!

Any wine will do! String cheese is even better! Fun to play with too!

[SMViolano]

OH- and I so wish I could change that avatar of mine. :( It was an experiment on my iPad that fascinated me for a while. I would rather have something a bit less.... Halloweeny.

[stapeliad]

Jess, I haven't commented on your sp. There's a reason. Although it's a great painting in itself, and you've taken some pains with it, you are so much prettier than the painting makes you look.

:o You are too kind Nance. There's a reason my sp is a little...well, not smiley and a little dark. I did that on purpose, it is a better reflection of just where I am in general with life. Im not sure what your statement means about the painting- :lol: - but thanks! :D :heart:

Nite Sandicat :heart: 2pm-ish there, I am all packed for painting tomorrow and am SO EXCITED. :D

Oh, and I bought a thermos tonight at Target which is supposed to keep liquids hot for 12 hours. I always want my afternoon tea time when out painting, so I hope it really works! (it better work it was $28)

[lovin art]

Oh so Sid is now Kathy ~Cool beans then ... i NEVER got to know the sex of my babies in the womb .... waaahhh not fair

but then it was a nice surprise ...

[NancyMP]

Sandra, I didn't either, but somehow I always knew... I even dreamed of my little girl before she was born and she looked how I thought she would look. She's one of the sweetest women on earth, and her laugh makes the angels smile!

D'ja ever notice that you think you can't love them any more than when they're first born, and then your heart keeps growing and growing to accommodate more love than you ever thought you could hold? And as for grandkids, I think I grew six new hearts and my chest is full!

[NancyMP]

Stella, you can change your avatar any time you want, but we're heading into October, so are you sure you want to change it at this point?

[NancyMP]

It's half-past midnight here and this chica is ready for sleepin' ... good night, dear Oilies!

:heart::grouphug::heart:

[!becca]

Jessica, I think I have an sp coming up that is much the same...I still think it is beautiful and somewhat reflective.:heart: Paint vibes to you!!!:grouphug:

I just spent the past hour and a half repainting my horse:(...I hate doing rework and the paint was already beginning to be uncooperative...I hadn't really looked at it carefully all day as there was so much hubbub until tonight...but I hate to say, it might have netted an improvement to the appearance of the horse. I need more time to be sure of that. By the way, this was my first ( and second) time to paint a horse.

Night Nancy!:heart:

[lovin art]

Nance I know just what you mean my kids I loved like nothing but I never really knew how much I love them now I'm tuning out of time, and lex well 'she came along and just choked my heart full of love I'm very blessed in that way

Becc sounds like you getting there with that painting I agree j is a beauty but it doesn t matter how many sp any of you do I already knew you are all gorgeous

Dam I'm sleepy

[!becca]

Becc sounds like you getting there with that painting I agree j is a beauty but it doesn t matter how many sp any of you do I already knew you are all gorgeous

Sandra, I guess I am getting there..but I was hoping I was there already. So nice that we can see the beauty in each of us...:heart:

Dam I'm sleepy
Me too.

[sidbledsoe]

Anyone want to share some wine and Port Salut?
Stella! Stellaa! (in my marlon brando voice:D )
yes, anytime, anywhere!

(btw, i have worked a lot in biomedical research during my long non-illustrative career:D )

[ArtyRolina]

OK, no time to read all the posts (busy at work today, groan) - just to let you know that my swaps have gone postal!

I forgot to (a) put a note in and (b) to photograph them :palmslap:

You will tell which is from me because the contents have quite a Scottishy theme going on.

[ArtyRolina]

Erm, that was meant to say ::palmslap:: I think I meant ::facepalm:: or is it ::palmface:: I dunno, back to work for me!

[sidbledsoe]

artyrollie, congrats, if you want i will photograph yours for you, i didn't put any notes either, the one i did for you is 100% scottish.

[!becca]

Rolina, we will take pics for you.:) So glad they are on the way!!:clap:

Sid, you are in good form today.:D

Jessica, :heart: have a good painting day.:D

Carey, hope the torrit painting is now entered.:heart: :D

I am going to need to begin imposing a 24 hour waiting period before I post new work, for a while i have repeatedly saw the need to reowork them within hours after I declare them complete.:o

[!becca]

Sid, I am really curious to see what you decided to paint for these swaps.:D

I think I will begin a new canvas today.:)

[sidbledsoe]

yours was inspired by your long hot summer.

[ArtyRolina]

Me too - I am eyeing up the last landscape I did (that is on the wall, supposedly finished) with some adjustments I am considering - I think our eyes need a holiday from them to see them properly!


I am going to need to begin imposing a 24 hour waiting period before I post new work, for a while i have repeatedly saw the need to reowork them within hours after I declare them complete.:o

[ArtyRolina]

A SP of you in a kilt ::swoon::?

the one i did for you is 100% scottish.

[!becca]

yours was inspired by your long hot summer.:eek:

[!becca]

Rolina, I am glad I am not the only one.:heart:

Now I have been looking and my cowboy and horse are skinnier than the photo. I hope they are still believable.

[!becca]

A SP of you in a kilt ::swoon::?:lol:

[NancyMP]

G'morning, Oily Peeps! I just went out to the mailbox and found Carey's swap!:) Now I feel guiltier than ever that hers went out a day later than it should've!:rolleyes::(

Rolina,:heart: when I lived in Washington, DC in the '80s, my mother-in-law, my husband, and I went to see the Black Watch perform. She had gotten us front row seats, and she kept bending over to see what they wore under their kilts!:lol:

Becca,:heart: your cowboy painting is glorious - leave it alone!

Have any of the rest of you checked your mailboxes?:D

[!becca]

Nancy, I would like to know what is under those kilts too.:D
Yay,:clap: that you have another swap..you are hot. Carey is right, her postal service is improved.:D Our mail isn't here yet today. Thank you for your kind reassurance of my painting. :heart:

In case anyone is interested I posted my tweaked version of my cowboy painting in my thread in the Southwestern Art Forum.:) http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14069033#post14069033

[ArtyRolina]

Weeeeell, I can tell you what is under those kilts, but it might get me banned again, lol!

I got home and postie has tried to deliver something and taken it away again. I won't be able to collect it until Monday :(

I bet it is Tina's as it has the least distance to travel!

[!becca]

Rolina...there must be a way for you to share the kilt secret without being banned.:lol:
That is awful that you need to wait until Monday to get your package.:(

[ArtyRolina]

Now you have tweaked it, I kind of want to change something about the right hind leg, does it need to be a bit longer and thicker? It might just be my tired eyes not figuring out the legs properly. I think it is a wonderful painting, still, so ignore me if I am talking pooh!

In case anyone is interested I posted my tweaked version of my cowboy painting in my thread in the Southwestern Art Forum.:) http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14069033#post14069033

[ArtyRolina]

Well, it is a fact that a true Scotsman wears the following under his kilt (I have done extensive research on the matter):

just his goolies

[!becca]

Rolina, the leg is long enough, by my reference and it is pale so that could be why it looks thin...I will look at things again though. thank you.:heart:

Well, it is a fact that a true Scotsman wears the following under his kilt (I have done extensive research on the matterthat is what I would have guessed!!!:lol:

[sidbledsoe]

A SP of you in a kilt ::swoon::?
it'll be like a long tall cool drink for your eyes :D

becca, same thing for you :D

[!becca]

it'll be like a long tall cool drink for your eyes :D

becca, same thing for you :D

Sounds perfect!!!:D It isn't a you SP...is it?

[!becca]

Nancy, :heart: Your swap package is here!!!:clap: i will put it in a safe place!!!:D

[sidbledsoe]

no sp's of me were harmed in the making of my swaps.
jessica will get mine within a day or so.
we open them as soon as we get them right?

[!becca]

we open them as soon as we get them right?NOWe all have to wait until the last package is delivered.:D And, no cheating!!

[sidbledsoe]

you gotta be kidding me right? how you gonna police that little regulation?
you guys will all be breakin da law!:D

[!becca]

No, I am not kidding...we all open them together...or at least the opportunity to.:)

[!becca]

you gotta be kidding me right? how you gonna police that little regulation?
you guys will all be breakin da law!:DIt is an honor system...and it is worth it...just like Christmas.:D ( and just remember...the walls have eyes!)

[sidbledsoe]

i will take a pictures of my stack of unopened swaps, and then video tape the opening ceremony, how's that!:D

[lovin art]

i will take a pictures of my stack of unopened swaps, and then video tape the opening ceremony, how's that!:D


:D :lol: yeah you better oily boy , or Becc the swap police queen will get thee ...

you pair are funny :lol: :lol:

[!becca]

i will take a pictures of my stack of unopened swaps, and then video tape the opening ceremony, how's that!:D
Great idea!!! We should alll have videos...or at least pics.:D

[!becca]

Hi Sandra!!:wave:

[sidbledsoe]

hi alexandra down unda!

[lovin art]

Hi LOVELIES :wave:

I come from a land down unda .:D ... loved that song growing up

Im going to try and post some swaps today .....yay:thumbsup: :angel:

[!becca]

Im going to try and post some swaps today .....yay
YAY!!!:clap: :heart:

[lovin art]

Yeah Im excited :heart: , but let down its not stuff I wanted to paint spot on for each of you :o , but I think they kinda belong to whom Im sending then all too ...its all stuff youve seen in the past but any how :)

Im placing my drawings with each of them , etc I draw that much its only fair I you all get them weather you like it or not:D :lol:

[!becca]

Sandra, I know we will all be thrilled and treasure every piece.:heart:

[lovin art]

Well my darlin Becc:heart: , they are all me and meant with love for all of you :grouphug: :o ....

i wonder how J went on her painting trip:D

[!becca]

I don't know, but I bet she is having a great time.:D

[lovin art]

hey Sid :D , I totaly agree with what you said to Bjorn , you just worded it way better then me ...:D

I to think , even if the drawing is not 100% in the underpainting stage , you can correct it in your painting stage I know this ive done it heapes of time:) , and I think like you I want my work to show its me coming from it

[lovin art]

I don't know, but I bet she is having a great time.:D

yep I bet she is too :D :grouphug:

[!becca]

It seems that the dry isn't finished with its killing, we have more trees dying now. Nancy, you will appreciate this most, they are red cedar, didn't think they would fall to this weather.

[!becca]

I think like you I want my work to show its me coming from itI really believe it is difficult for this not to happen.

[lovin art]

I really believe it is difficult for this not to happen.

well I do too , Becc but sometimes I dont always know if my work is conveying how I want it too ...I think too that my really heart felt work is stuff that grabs me in lots of ways , for it to work , if that makes sense

[NancyMP]

It seems that the dry isn't finished with its killing, we have more trees dying now. Nancy, you will appreciate this most, they are red cedar, didn't think they would fall to this weather.

Becc,:heart: I hope we have a mass murdering of red cedars from the dryness, which is the only thing that would make it worthwhile. They spread fires so well that we might as well have oil-soaked rags growing out of the ground!:evil: There's no indication that we will recover from the drought this winter, so far.:(

It was only a plein air, so it wasn't easy to tell, but my painting of Black Mesa was thick with red cedars!

[NancyMP]

Sandra,:heart: you have a very recognizable style,:clap:and I agree with Becca that your soul will shine through everything you do: rich, luscious color and ease with your brushes are only techniques you use, but what's created in your mind and your heart is readily apparent in all your work. The love shines out brilliantly!:D

[!becca]

I do agree, Sandra, if I am not really inspired to paint a piece, the end result is not so good. But most often those are the ones that just never get painted.

[!becca]

I just finished getting my second cowboy drawing on canvas.:D

[NancyMP]

I just finished getting my second cowboy drawing on canvas.:D

Yaaaaay!:clap::clap::clap:

[lovin art]

Sandra,:heart: you have a very recognizable style,:clap:and I agree with Becca that your soul will shine through everything you do: rich, luscious color and ease with your brushes are only techniques you use, but what's created in your mind and your heart is readily apparent in all your work. The love shines out brilliantly!:D


Wow , Nance :heart: , thats way to nice saying all that about me:o , I guess if you both think tht, i do have something ... and that you guys would see that in me is very pleasing to my heart ... I feel thats one of the most important things Ill ever do , is convey emotion and me the artist from with-in my work !:D

YAY Becc ~well done :heart: ... they will make a nice series for you

[!becca]

Thank you Nancy, and Sandra, I guess now I need to find time to paint again, I want to paint what I can while it is all still fresh to me.

[!becca]

Wow , Nance :heart: , thats way to nice saying all that about me:o , I guess if you both think tht, i do have something ... and that you guys would see that in me is very pleasing to my heart ... I feel thats one of the most important things Ill ever do , is convey emotion and me the artist from with-in my work !:D

YAY Becc ~well done :heart: ... they will make a nice series for you

Sandra yes you do:grouphug: ...and I think we all have our heart in our art!:heart:

[lovin art]

For sure Becc:heart: , I know this to be true ... I love and/dig you all, that will never change for me ...:D :grouphug:

[sidbledsoe]

sid now has in his posession, four unopened packages from four american girls :D :
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/29-Sep-2011/112587-IMG_0153.JPG

[!becca]

Sid, Wow! You have hit the jackpot!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

[sidbledsoe]

i be jammin'

[!becca]

i be jammin':lol: I have one lonely package.

Just for general info...my boxes open from the top, like a pizza box.:)

Sid, now you will have about another excruciating two week wait...at least.

[CareyG]

Oh wow! Exciting!!! Packages!!

I'm afraid I don't really check my mail since my husband passes the mailbox everyday, didn't even think of it this morning, how terrible is that? From Sid's picture, it's looking like some of them might make it to my box, instead of my having to pick them up.

~!Carey

[!becca]

Carey, I bet you have some somewhere.:D

[lovin art]

Only one to get from this Australian Girlie:D ....you lucky devil they all look great :clap: ~kIKES mINE ARE all bigger , its all I had sorry guys:o

sid now has in his posession, four unopened packages from four american girls :D :
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/29-Sep-2011/112587-IMG_0153.JPG

[NancyMP]

Don't feel like the lone stranger, Sandicat! I decided I couldn't do a decent painting if it was too small, so I did five 8"x8"s and two 8"x10"s.

[!becca]

Sandra, will your last day here be tomorrow?:(

[NancyMP]

Hey, we have 200 pages for this month! ...but I knew it would happen...

[NancyMP]

Oh, dear! I didn't know we were losing Sandra:heart: to the atelier this soon! :(:o

[lovin art]

Thanks Nance:heart: :D Im glad of that , mine are simlar to yours around the 10 x12 , Beccs is the biggest I think

Hey My Lovelies :heart: :grouphug: , i AM GETTING READY TO PACK TODAY , I push off and hit the road tomorrow and I hope to have all your swaps in the mail , all bar Jess's hers is coming:crossfingers: but will be abit late it mite have to be school work sorry ... but it should be good I hope ...:o :D

Im going to miss you all but will try to check in for sure before I head off :heart: :grouphug: and I will still yap when I can ... Im not gone for good chicas :heart: :D

[!becca]

Beccs is the biggest I think
:D
I push off and hit the road tomorrow:crying:
Im not gone for good chicas :clap: :heart:

[CareyG]

YAY!!! I have Becca's package!!!!!!!!!

Becca, it is adorable and sweet and so thoughtful! :D I think your cute package will be the only thing to get me through this. :lol:

~!Carey

[!becca]

Oh, Carey, thank you!:heart: I am so glad you like my package..:D

[ArtyRolina]

Sandra - good luck in your new venture - we will all be waiting to hear your news and see what wonders you produce!

[lovin art]

I wont probly even be around when you get these sweet packages ...:( but i m glad you got your Carey :heart:

[lovin art]

Sandra - good luck in your new venture - we will all be waiting to hear your news and see what wonders you produce!

your to dam sweet Rol ... I will have the best time I can try to , but Im not sure how much stamia I have for full school days atm ,... so lets hope girl :crossfingers: :heart: :D sure you will be seeing my homework , your all my family on here no matter what :grouphug: :smug:

[ArtyRolina]

That is amazing considering the technical hitches we have had on here during the month!

Hey, we have 200 pages for this month! ...but I knew it would happen...

[!becca]

your to dam sweet Rol ... I will have the best time I can try to , but Im not sure how much stamia I have for full school days atm ,... so lets hope girl :crossfingers: :heart: :D sure you will be seeing my homework , your all my family on here no matter what :grouphug: :smug:I am so anxious to see the kind of art you will be doing.:D :heart: