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

[NancyMP]

Sandra,:heart: for an observant artist, all it takes is practice, practice, practice! And "bone" up on anatomy, too. Life drawing is "timed" drawing, and to excel at it, draw people from life as often as you can. Nudes don't show up often, but clothed people in crowds, restaurants, lobbies, airports, wherever, are all potential subjects. Just forget about trying to make each one a masterpiece and tell yourself you're just a student. Relax...:angel:

I tell myself I'm just a student every time I do any art, I'm old, and I've been a student since I could hold a pencil! :o I'm going back to my Life Drawing sessions starting next week. Since it's not a class, and there are many very accomplished artists there, it's always a pleasure no matter what I do, since I can look around at the others' work and see how much better I could get. also I want to have access to the models in case I need them for doing plein air life paintings like the Cape Cod school did.

I just met my friend for lunch and we spent some time looking at art, then we went and got some 4"x4" gallery wrap canvii that we want for small works.

We're getting what some might call rain here; it's an occasional droplet or two a minute (unless one forgets one's umbrella). The state fair opened today, so that brought the rain of course. Such as it is...:rolleyes:

Becca,:heart: I really like the horse with the cowboy on it with him leading another horse! If I were painting it, I'd make it a paint, and other a grey, and would call it, "I ride an old paint..."

If you're going to accept the commission, ask the guy to pose like that.:) Or is that the guy who wants a painting?:D

Rolina,:heart: and Jessica,:heart: I am so glaaaaad I don't have to go to work anymore!

Carey,:heart: your torrit gray painting sounds like you're really doing a great job -- I'm so eager to see it!

Okay, now I need to get back to work on my rhodies-- I want a nice group of paintings for my featured artist show in November.:)

[lovin art]

Just forget about trying to make each one a masterpiece and tell yourself you're just a student. Relax...

thankyou Nance :heart: , I do try to do that everyday of my life , I have never thought otherwise ..... I guess for me Im questioning myself and otheres wanting to know what Im hearing back is whats needed for growth as an artist ...... and now Im off to go bury my head ...:o :(

have fun painting Nance , what ever you paint will be grand and wonderful , Ive no doubt of that at least ... :) :thumbsup:

Later Ladies

[!becca]

Nancy, I still need to get the pic the guy wants painted, him and his team pulling a wagon..they are beautiful horses. That is the primary reason I am going back in the morning...and I guess for me too.

I have a favorite shot from each of the two days I have gone out...but there are many others I just like so much.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_037copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_051copy1copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_028copy4.jpg

[lovin art]

that last shots real pretty !!!

[!becca]

Thanks, Sandra.:heart: It is beautiful and rugged where they are driving the cattle...I am going back when I can and paint plein air.:D And, I really have a few awesome cowboy shots.

I was going to say about how we see our art...I have a love/hate thing going on with a lot of my stuff...I love some things about it and wish other things were different. Depending on the day, i feel more one way or the other about it.

[lovin art]

yep i know Becc:heart: , the thing is , iM more about that in my drawing than in Painting , I seem to beable to paint mostly what ever I put my mind to ... with Ld its so hard to capture that feeling but then you say I have grace in my drawing so I must be getting something down , I hope:crossfingers: ... its a strong thing for me and I feel very deep about showing emotions in my work ... yeah babble I know ~sorry for the rant ...:)

[!becca]

Sandra, I totally get that...these photos I am taking the past few days...i will paint the ones that have stirred emotion in me. And, you do have grace in your drawings, you should be very pleased with that.:heart:

[!becca]

Here is one i left out before....I love these trail shots...but that darned vehicle that was tailgating!:(

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_009copy4.jpg

[CareyG]

Becca, those shots are all a treat and pretty amazing. I do have to say I'd really like to see some high-res, darn that uploader. Thanks for sharing them with us!

~!Carey

[sidbledsoe]

lots of bovine fun going on out there in kansas becc!
sandra, you got one up on me, burnin those cow butts! doesn't it hurt the crap out of them when you brand em?
(only good blondes make good cowgirls)
look at the crazy kitties in this month's different strokes (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=946766&s=)thread.
ive been painting me arse off but not on canvas, with my son in the baby's room!
im going to bed early so's i can sleep:wave:

[NancyMP]

Becca, I guess I'm in one of those slumps where you think of every excuse you can for NOT painting, and I desperately need to paint! I may start another painting (that I've already drawn on a canvas) instead of finishing the Rhodies one!

Anyway, I thought I would waste some more time playing in Photoshop with your cattle drive since I had this idea. Instead of having that particular cowboy on the right, you could put in a different one, and use him to replace the truck? Or put a chuckwagon from that viewpoint instead of the truck?

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/203830-100116-longhorn_drive_2011_009copy4.jpg

[NancyMP]

Not that I NEED excuses to waste time! Stephen Pressfield, in his book "The War of Art," calls it "resistance," and he's right. I wrote about this book on my blog on my website, and just recently, one of the FASO newsletters reminded me of it.

It happens to everyone who creates; not just artists!

[!becca]

Carey, thank you! :heart: If I ever manage to sort them all, i may put some in the image library, but that could take some time.

Sid, sounds like that little new baby is already tiring out grandpa.:D And, those are cute kitties.:cat:

Nancy, thanks for your adobe help! I will work with them, as I have several and will come up with some solution. These will all be a challenge in some way to me.:)
I am looking forward to your next painting whatever it is.::heart:

[!becca]

Nancy, I always think I need to waste a little time to clear my mind at times. Especially before begnning a new pianting.

[!becca]

Not only is there bovine fun,:D it is also Monach migration...there were jillions of them my first evening out. Nancy, I especially thought of you. Here is a pic of several lighting in the trees for cover at night. there are actually so many more there than are visible because when i would try to take a pic they kept folding up their wings.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_001copy1copy4.jpg

[mtpalms]

lots of bovine fun going on out there in kansas becc!
sandra, you got one up on me, burnin those cow butts! doesn't it hurt the crap out of them when you brand em?
(only good blondes make good cowgirls)
look at the crazy kitties in this month's different strokes (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=946766&s=)thread.
ive been painting me arse off but not on canvas, with my son in the baby's room!
im going to bed early so's i can sleep:wave:

Oh that's weird, the kitties in the 2nd photo remind me of koi, the colors and the way they posed.

Thanks for posting the photos Becca!

[!becca]

Marcia, now that you say that about the koi, you are exactly right.:cat: And, of course, you are welcome.:D

[lovin art]

Hey loves went off down my beach sketching to try and feel better it seems my ocean really does calm my achin heart

Sid I know you think I'm a good cowgirl- lov ya that babe is going to love you!

[!becca]

Sandra, the sound of the ocean alone is soothing, being there would be so healing.:heart:

[NancyMP]

becc, have you ever had deja moo?
it is when you get a feeling you've heard this bull before.

blondes don't make good cowgirls
(will have to pm if you want to know why not)

i know a few udders too but won't bother you with them.

Sid, :lol:

[!becca]

Yes, Sid, for a tired guy, you had a whole string of them.:D

I am a little worn too. All this cow and cowboy chasing has tired me a lot, trying to fit it into days that are too short already. I am kind of glad tomorrow morning will be the last of it.

Isn't it exciting, our swap ship date is less than 2 weeks away!:clap: What a lift it will be.:D

And, Saturday is Spirit Day, another lift.

[NancyMP]

I'm a little frustrated here. I can't get exactly the right color for my sky reflection tones on the pale pink rhodies. I tried mixing Radiant magenta with Radiant lavender and it turns out too cool. So I mixed Dioxazine purple with Rose Madder Quinacridone, with a lot of white. I ended up adding a touch of Perylene red to it and it was a little better, but I'm beginning to think I need a warmer purple. Vasari is having what they call a sale on their reds and violets, so I took a look. Their Cobalt Violet is still too expensive. Either I need some more pinks or I need a warm purple.

What Cobalt Violet brand do you buy, Becca?:)

Gosh,:eek: it's already midnight and I haven't paid the latest bills.:( Lucky I have a grandmother clock or I wouldn't notice at all. I'll check back and see what you recommend in the morning! Goodnight, and sorry I haven't been around much today!

:heart::heart::heart::grouphug::heart::heart::heart:

[NancyMP]

Not only is there bovine fun,:D it is also Monach migration...there were jillions of them my first evening out. Nancy, I especially thought of you. Here is a pic of several lighting in the trees for cover at night. there are actually so many more there than are visible because when i would try to take a pic they kept folding up their wings.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_001copy1copy4.jpg

Oh, wow! Becca,:heart: thanks for the heads up! They will be here next!:clap:

[!becca]

Nancy, the WN cobalt violet seems to have more pigment and for the money I would recommnd it. :)
Goodnight to you, and I don't think time has been on the side of many of us to be around lately.:( Right now Saturday looks good for me, but Sunday, Monday and Wednesday of next week are botched with appointments. And, of course anything else that seems to come up.

[!becca]

Oh, wow! Becca,:heart: thanks for the heads up! They will be here next!:clap:

:clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :heart:

[ArtyRolina]

Lovely photos Becca and I like what Nancy has done to remove that tailgating jeep!

The migrating butterflies are amazing - how delightful to witness that!

[!becca]

Thank you, Rolina, yes Nancy is onto something. Being among all the butterflies is like being in a fairytale.:D

[sidbledsoe]

Being among all the butterflies is like being in a fairytale.:D
now you know how i feel when i am gabbing here!:D

[!becca]

now you know how i feel when i am gabbing here!:D

Awww.:D

[!becca]

I went to see the cowboys head out this morning, but they said they would be going between 9 to noon...too big of a window. And, as the wagons weren't hitched yet..I came home.
I am expecting a package today that I need to be here to sign for.

[sidbledsoe]

Awww.:D
hey, did i ever show you guys, and 'specially carey, stacy westfall's ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya409k181kk) bareback at a show in 2006, dedicated to her father that had recently died. it is the neatest thing i have ever seen and gets this tough guy a bit choked up every time i see it.

[!becca]

Sid, that was moving, and very impressive!:heart:

[NancyMP]

Being among all the butterflies is like being in a fairytale.:D

now you know how i feel when i am gabbing here.

Sid, you're our Prince Charming!:D

[stapeliad]

Nancy, manganese violet is a very nice warm violet. Gamblin makes a good one.

I am still overloaded with work. It's just terrible. But I will have a few hours to go painting tomorrow.

[ArtyRolina]

More like Dame Twanky or one of the Ugly Sisters, LOL!

Sid, you're our Prince Charming!:D

[!becca]

Jessica, Yay for some painting time tomorrow.:clap: :heart:

I did go see the longhorn drive...glad I did.:D

[ArtyRolina]

Did you get more pictures, Becca?

You still have my sympathies, Jessica, it must be hard on you as a mother, too.

I have so much to do I am beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed. I have to prepare for my visitors next weekend including some large pot meals to cook, so that I don't spend the whole time in the kitchen, sorting out beds/bedding, cleaning (whatever that is, lol), a paper to write (argh) and work is so busy too.

But a good bulk of tomorrow WILL be for painting, I swear!

[!becca]

Rolina, I think I have about 100 pictures from today, I haven't uploaded them yet.
You are right, there is always much preparation for guests, but it sounds as if you are planning to have a fun time.:)
So glad you will be painting with us tomorrow too.:clap:

[ArtyRolina]

I am so glad you got all those photos - I must say, those longhorns are gorgeous creatures!

I am laughing with incredulity - I have 3 lightbulbs to replace (always the same in autumn, start switching lights on and many blow) and several spares in my cupboard, yet not one, not ONE is the right fitting, argh! Another job for the list, lol!

[!becca]

Rolina, isn't that how it always goes.:lol:

Here are a few shots from today.

this is the wagon and team I will paint, maybe from this photo, i have 3 or 4 photos I liked. There is a second wagon behind the first.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_038copy4.jpg


Here the cowboys are in the meadow lining up the cattle for the drive.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_059copy4.jpg

Here is the drive.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_087copy4.jpg

I have enough cowboy and longhorn drive photos to paint for a lifetime.:lol:

[ArtyRolina]

Oh, wow, that last one is just stunning - love the dust cloud. I think you will have a great time painting these!

Thanks so much for showing me these, there is no way I would see such a thing in my lifetime.

[!becca]

Rolina, you are welcome. I didn't expect to see such a thing in my lifetime either. It is incredible all the organization that had to take place to make a long drive like this possible. It is a real motivator for me to hone my landscape skills.

[stapeliad]

When...does...it....end..... :(

[!becca]

When...does...it....end..... :(:grouphug:

[!becca]

Jessica,:heart: do you have more work?

[stapeliad]

Jessica, do you have more work?

it multiplies like a cancer.

[!becca]

I am so sorry for you.:grouphug:

[NancyMP]

Aw, Jessica,:heart::o you have to work so hard, you really need some time for yourself, dear chica...I hope you don't end up working late tonight!
:grouphug:

[!becca]

Makes me remember that as soon as the hustle and bustle of this month is past, i have office work waiting for me.:(

[NancyMP]

it multiplies like a cancer.
Jess, if you need chemo for that work load, we know a chemist in Maryland who might help you!:D

[!becca]

Hi, Nancy, which violet did you decide on?

[!becca]

Ten days until we mail our swaps! :D :heart:

[NancyMP]

Hi, Nancy, which violet did you decide on?

I haven't been shopping yet; we had a downpour here today! I have Michael's and Hobby Lobby right down the street, and it's generally cheaper (and I have it immediately:D!) with no shipping cost.

I'm making a grocery list and I'll go out when it tapers off. If I get time I'll go paint shopping! I think I need a Magenta; can't believe I have 23 reds and no magenta except the radiant one, which is not saturated enough to do a good mix!:eek:

Blowing the rain your way, Becca!:heart::grouphug:

[!becca]

Nancy,:heart: thanks for trying with the rain...all we have had is a few drops.:( Have lots of fun shopping...wonder what surprise art supplies you might find. :D

[stapeliad]

Becca...:heart: it's a nice painting but she's still a fart! :lol: :heart: :grouphug:

[!becca]

Becca...:heart: it's a nice painting but she's still a fart! :lol: :heart: :grouphug:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :heart: :grouphug:

[Freesail]

I haven't been shopping yet; we had a downpour here today! I have Michael's and Hobby Lobby right down the street, and it's generally cheaper (and I have it immediately:D!) with no shipping cost.

I'm making a grocery list and I'll go out when it tapers off. If I get time I'll go paint shopping! I think I need a Magenta; can't believe I have 23 reds and no magenta except the radiant one, which is not saturated enough to do a good mix!:eek:

Blowing the rain your way, Becca!:heart::grouphug:

Nancy, this link should lead you to a 40% off coupon for hobby lobby

http://www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/weekly.cfm

Paul

[lovin art]

Ten days until we mail our swaps! :D :heart:

small announcment , if you want my Swaps lovelies and I hope you still do, Im sorry but they will have to wait down my track for abit ,:o I wasnt going to say anything, I did pm Becc but I logged on and saw this and panicked about them,:o , Im going into hospitial today :( I had more blood work yesterday , and well its not looking good my doctor rang back straight away , wanted me in there last night for blood transfusion and Iron probs and the list goes on.. I have a Speciaist doctor looking after me ... so lots more test to find out why Im getting worse :(

I may not even be able to start school in three weeks , will have to see how strong I am , atm real bad ... I cant beleive Im going back into hostpital

so if you dont want to send your sawps too I totally understand .. Im writing this at 7 ;20 am and I have to be admitted by 9 am , will keep in touch whith my phone ..Love always ~S:heart:

[NancyMP]

Nancy, this link should lead you to a 40% off coupon for hobby lobby

http://www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/weekly.cfm

Paul

Paul, thanks!:D I didn't think of the online one and I had already used the one that comes with my Sunday newspaper. I just printed it. Now I'll see if I can find a Michael's' one, too.

Speaking of The Oklahoman, my last employer, I just read in today's paper, after three generations of Gaylord ownership, it's being sold to Denver businessman Philip Anschutz! That's where my pension comes from every month!

That is one fantastic sale... The original E.K. Gaylord in 1903 was, most likely, the only one really interested in publishing a newspaper. His son, E.J., left the publishing business to his employees while he acquired the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, a good portion of Nashville, TN, including the Grand Old Opry, and businesses in Dallas and Little Rock. his daughter, in turn, brought the paper into the electronic age.

This news must not mean much to you all, but it was a big part of my whole life. I grew up wanting to work for this newspaper, and finally, after returning from Washington, D.C., started with them!:D

That's going to be a heck of lot of money changing hands!:thumbsup:

Sorry for rattling on; it just excited me -- and I'm still trying to figure out whether it's negative or positive excitement!:rolleyes::o

Now, off to shop!:)

[NancyMP]

Becca...:heart: it's a nice painting but she's still a fart! :lol: :heart: :grouphug:

WhaddidImiss? Who's a fart?:eek:

[!becca]

Sandra, :heart; don't worry about it, I think everyone wants you to have their swaps if you have any ready or not.:grouphug: I so hope you are much better soon.:heart: Good Health vibes to you, and worry free vibes too.:grouphug:

[!becca]

WhaddidImiss? Who's a fart?:eek:

Nancy, that would be my fartsy cousin...:lol: I will pm you.

[ArtyRolina]

Eep, Sandra!

Don't worry about swaps, you have more important things to concentrate on - hopefully they will sort you out and you will be up and running (and painting and drawing) soon. Also you will be sleeping better and functioning better and that will help everything.

Big, big hugs xxxx

And I am still going to send you a swap piece anyway!

small announcment , if you want my Swaps lovelies and I hope you still do, Im sorry but they will have to wait down my track for abit ,:o I wasnt going to say anything, I did pm Becc but I logged on and saw this and panicked about them,:o , Im going into hospitial today :( I had more blood work yesterday , and well its not looking good my doctor rang back straight away , wanted me in there last night for blood transfusion and Iron probs and the list goes on.. I have a Speciaist doctor looking after me ... so lots more test to find out why Im getting worse :(

I may not even be able to start school in three weeks , will have to see how strong I am , atm real bad ... I cant beleive Im going back into hostpital

so if you dont want to send your sawps too I totally understand .. Im writing this at 7 ;20 am and I have to be admitted by 9 am , will keep in touch whith my phone ..Love always ~S:heart:

[TinaC]

small announcment , if you want my Swaps lovelies and I hope you still do, Im sorry but they will have to wait down my track for abit ,:o I wasnt going to say anything, I did pm Becc but I logged on and saw this and panicked about them,:o , Im going into hospitial today :( I had more blood work yesterday , and well its not looking good my doctor rang back straight away , wanted me in there last night for blood transfusion and Iron probs and the list goes on.. I have a Speciaist doctor looking after me ... so lots more test to find out why Im getting worse :(

I may not even be able to start school in three weeks , will have to see how strong I am , atm real bad ... I cant beleive Im going back into hostpital

so if you dont want to send your sawps too I totally understand .. Im writing this at 7 ;20 am and I have to be admitted by 9 am , will keep in touch whith my phone ..Love always ~S:heart:

Just logged on quickly to say hi after a manic week, trying to catch up with you guys properly but what a shocker Sandra. I am so sorry to hear this news. I do hope you are OK and they sort you out quickly and you dont have to stay in too long. Be brave and stay strong, you have so many people that think the world of you, everyone will be thinking and send you good wishes and get well soon positive vibes. Really, I am so sorry - you are so sweet and kind and bring such sunshine to others. I cant think of anything else to say :grouphug: - hang in there.

kisses and hugs

[NancyMP]

Sandra,:heart: dear heart, what a blow for you! But I know they'll be able to help you especially with the anemia; I'm praying for you, sweet thing! (and that they'll fix you up fast so you can feel better, and go to atelier on time.:) I'm sending your swap no matter what.:grouphug:

[mtpalms]

Oh <<<((((Sandicat!)))>>> I am sorry you are having to go to the hospital, but they will be better able to fix you up. Make sure they know you have important stuff coming up...
Don't they know who You are?!!??!?

If they don't, we'll let them know; you are an oily VIP!!!!!!:cool:

[!becca]

See, Sandra, we all love you and want you well...and included in the swap...:heart: :grouphug:

[CareyG]

Hi everyone!

Sid, thank you so much for posting the link to that video--it is amazing!! That really does give me goosebumps. Just amazing.

Becca, wow, you have some really spectacular references!

Sorry I'm a bit short at the moment, but I have some happy news! I didn't mention previously because I was so sad and didn't want to think about it, but Tendo had gone missing about a week ago. It was very strange because I've never known him to go outside voluntarily...I rather just thought he'd gone into the woods to, well, you know. :( But today we were out in the water with the dogs and we saw Tendo up by the house...I suppose he came out since we he heard we were out (and the dogs were occupied). He's definitely thinner than he was, but seems okay otherwise.

~!Carey

[CareyG]

Sandra, oh I'm so sorry that you have such issues, but remember it's a good thing to go and get all the help you need. :heart: :heart: I hope it all goes well and does you a world of good. You know we still want you to be included, but at your own pace, your well-being comes first for sure. :heart:

~!Carey

[!becca]

Carey,:heart: Yay!!!:clap: I am so glad your Tendo story has a happy ending.:)

[sidbledsoe]

Sandra, please take care of yourself and i hope you get well and over your problems as soon as possible.:heart:
Carey, i was hoping that you had not seen that video so that i could be the one to show it to you. Not only poignant because of the loss of her father but she is such a gifted horse person, and that magnificent horse was awesome. now what is a tendo, a cat? i am very glad that although she once was lost, but now has been found!:thumbsup:

[!becca]

Sid, are you now finished with the baby painting?

[CareyG]

Tendo is the cat we rescued this spring. He is elderly with a lot of arthritis. He seems to be very happy this evening to be amongst us again. (He isn't even hiding in the closet, which is his usual hangout.)

I really am so very glad you shared that video, Sid. :)

~!Carey

[!becca]

Carey, it sounds like Tendo is really happy to be home.:cat:

[CareyG]

He did have a selection of brisket to eat a few minutes ago. :D

(Meanwhile, I gave some to Pook who was hanging about looking envious...and Pook just smelled it. :rolleyes: Tendo took it off of his paws greedily enough, though. :lol:)

~!Carey

[NancyMP]

Carey, it sounds like what Glory did when she left for three days in August. We had also adopted her right off the street, and even though we only have indoor cats, she kept trying to get outside. Well, she was so glad to be home that I think she's ready to settle down!:D

[!becca]

He did have a selection of brisket to eat a few minutes ago. :D

(Meanwhile, I gave some to Pook who was hanging about looking envious...and Pook just smelled it. :rolleyes: Tendo took it off of his paws greedily enough, though. :lol:)

~!Carey

:lol: :cat:

My cats are so funny, they refuse table scraps..except Toby when he hunts them down himself from the kitchen floor.:lol:

[CareyG]

Nancy, I hope they have both learned their lesson!

:heart:

:lol: Kitty haikus. :cat:

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus6/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus8/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus5/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus2/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus1/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus11/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus15-2/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/09/16/funny-pictures-cat-haikus/funny-pictures-cat-haikus3/

[!becca]

Nancy, I bet Glory is very happy to be home too.:cat: :heart:

[CareyG]

Becca, have you ever tried feeding them donuts? Mine (except Tendo) will eat donuts, but not meat. :rolleyes:

[!becca]

Carey, those haikus are funny!:lol:

[!becca]

Becca, have you ever tried feeding them donuts? Mine (except Tendo) will eat donuts, but not meat. :rolleyes:

No, I really haven't tried donuts.:D

I have tried broth and eggs and chicken and salmon. No like.

[CareyG]

I took these pictures yesterday.

A lizard was visiting us in the sun room.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-15-11-_0004.JPG

Pook was very interested. (Kitty less so. :lol:) Meh-eh-eh-ehh. Mreeee-oooouu.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-15-11-_0113.JPG

That is a bone Gavin found outside from....something. Though I didn't see it whole, there was apparently a large deceased hawk or owl or something large, so I am wondering if that is what it is from.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-15-11-_0045.JPG

Pups are getting big, and Tekila is really getting to be a pretty dog. (Too bad she's so psychotic. :lol:)
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-15-11-_0127.JPG

And I was very struck by the light and shapes here...I'm amazed my camera caught the color like this.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-15-11-_0079.JPG

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-15-11-_0087.JPG

[lovin art]

Hey you sweet lot of darlins :heart: :grouphug: :heart: , Im just chilling here in hos I gota txt from outside as my iphones not allowed to be used in the hospital - so far had lots of blood taken :( :rolleyes:

Im having the Iron infusion and Blood transfusion on monday they have decided as the doc has to be present , the iron one is risky as I could go into cardic arrest they reckon ~yikes:( so he wants me to rest up before it ....

you all make me miss you real bad , and I porbly wont be able talk much while iM in here but I will try ...and I am real sad about the swap :crying: , but my health is much more important atm ~please forgive me , Nell is upset but being brave for her Mum... :heart:

lots of Sandy dag lov to you all:heart: :grouphug:

ps loved looking at all your pics everyone,:heart: as much as my phone will allow that is

[sidbledsoe]

Sid, are you now finished with the baby painting?
We just finished tonight becca, i could only help my son a few hours at a time so it took days. i haven't had any time this week to draw sandra or paint, maybe tomorrow.
carey that is most definitely an anole you have there, nice flowers too!

[CareyG]

Sandra, we are all thinking of you. :heart:

Thanks, Sid. :D

Tomorrow is Spirit Day! I was thinking I would be painting on my Torrit gray, I really want to, but I was just studying it and think it could do with some drying time as I've really been wishy washy with the values in some areas and need to go in and lighten them up a bunch. I *could* do it tomorrow, but it would be much easier if it dries. So it will have to be an alternate-material day of some sort.

~!Carey

[!becca]

Sandra, sending you hugs and all the best thoughts I have.:grouphug: I do want you to feel better and get through your procedures ok.:heart:

Sid, it is nice of you to help prepare for the baby. I haven't painted much lately either. Last was that little one of Sandra last Saturday. It has been a busy week with cowboy chasing and all.:D I am really hoping I am ready to paint tomorrow.

Carey, those are such fun photos.:D I love the light on your petunia.

All this new reference material has thrown me off a little. I did have some order in my mind of the upcoming paintings I wanted to do, now I am tempted to try a cowboy painting or two first. At the same time, i am really trying to decide how to approach these new paintings of some of these scenes.:confused:

[CareyG]

Becca, that happens to me all the time. :D (Planning things and then suddenly new things pop up.) It's usually a good thing to go with the flow of things, though, I have found. Sometimes the new inspiration is just the thing. Just my experience, anyway.

Case in point... :D

It is past my bedy-bye tyme, but I suddenly had an urge for a ten minute sketch. (Thanks, Becca. :D)

~!Carey

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/32203-09-16-11-_0002.jpg

[!becca]

Carey, that is beautiful!! You are so welcome. I hope by the end of things I can paint/draw a horse half as well as you.:D :heart:

I have 2 favorite shots for painting, and like many of the others as well...maybe I will just start laying out a few. to get into it.

[NancyMP]

Carey,:heart: those morning glories are gorgeous...or is that what they are with that beautiful purple?

I left messages on each one of the cat pix with haiku that say: "Please give credit to the original author. These haikus were written by Robin Kriss Rhea, and published in Brow Beat, the newsletter of Broward Mensa in May 2001."

I can only hope they post it on each one...it's just as shameful to not give an author credit as it is not to give an artist credit.:eek:

If there are no others, here are the rest of the Cat Haiku, that was printed in that newsletter, and I think Robin Kriss Rhea has a book of them out now; it might be fun to look for it on Alibris!

I need a new toy.
Tail of a black dog keeps good time.
Pounce! Good dog! Good dog!

The rule for today.
Touch my tail, I shred your hand.
New rule tomorrow.

In deep sleep hear sound
Cat vomit hairball somewhere.
Will find in morning.

You're always typing.
Well, let's see you ignore me
Sitting on your hands.

Kitty likes plastic
Confuses with litter box
Don't leave tarp around.

Small brave carnivores
Kill pine cones and mosquitoes
Fear vacuum cleaner.

Want to trim my claws?
Don't even think about it!
My yelps wake the dead.

I want to be close
To you. Can I fit my head
Inside your armpit?

Wanna go outside.
Oh, no! help! I got outside!
Let me back inside!

Oh not! My Big One
Has been trapped by newspaper.
Cat to the rescue.

Cats meow out of angst
"Thumbs! If we only had thumbs!
We could break so much."

Litter box not here
You moved it on me again
I'll crap in the sink.

The Big Ones snore now
Every room is dark and cold
Time for "Cup Hockey."

We're almost equals
I purr to show I love you
Want to smell my butt?

I loved your little sketch, and it reminded me so much of one I saw in this month's Plein Air Magazine and fell in love with! Wasn't something as superb as your drawing worth staying up late for?:D

Here's the plein air painting:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Sep-2011/203830-Horse_in_Plein_Air.jpg

It's called "Mission Respite," by James Wodark, oil, 60 x20 in.:heart:

[NancyMP]

That painting makes me think of visiting the stables at Remington Park, or going to one of the horse trainers that abound around here. I think I'll ask our coordinator and see if he'll schedule one of our plein air dates for painting horses!

Sandra,:heart: I'm so glad they're being careful with you, and especially your heart, because you are our heart on the Oily Rag!:heart::grouphug:

Becca,:heart: are you going to paint some horses, cowboys, and longhorns for Spirit Day tomorrow? I will be so eager to see what you do.:D I'm just going to plug away on my Rhodies after I finally pick up some paint. I'm spending one or two sessions on each flower, so when I post them on the Spirit Day thread, I hope I have more than the one out of five I've finished (and that one still needs some color adjustment!):o

[NancyMP]

I seem to be talking to myself, soooo, I think I'll put myself to bed so I can get up early and go get paint and get started!

Goodnight, dear Oily Peeps!:wave::heart::grouphug:

[!becca]

Nancy, :heart: so sorry, i am still sorting out cowboy pics and deciding on crops and canvas sizes...so much to think about here...and wondering if I should try to catch them tomorrow for possible portrait shots. Mixed feelings about it, because people tend to get such a posed look for them. I don't mind posed looks, but too often they assume one that isn't what I had in mind.:) I won't paint one for spirit day, need more time to prepare and I have one on my easel ready to paint. The two I most want to do will be sizable and I need some warmup, haven't painted much for a while.

Good luck with your idea to do a horse plein air. As challenge to be sure. And, you might like to know Sorolla did a few..(which I can't upload because the uploader is acting up again.):(


Have had Sandra on my mind too...I do hope all goes well for her.:heart: :grouphug: Sandra, sending you good vibes.

Jessica,:heart: you are on my mind too...hope you do get to piant for Spirit Day. And, I hope that next work week is better for you.:grouphug:

Oh, and maybe you are all tired of the cowboy and longhorn saga, but, one of the cowboys in the drive is really a cowgirl...she is in a yellow slicker.

[!becca]

Finally managed to read a cd on my laptop.:D I guess with that success, i will head to bed too.:wave: :heart:

[TinaC]

Its good to see Wet Canvas is working again, and nice to see you are bearing up Sandra. It sounds like a ghastly proceedure but when you said you might not be able to go to school I thought you were going to be out of action for ages so its good to hear that school is back on. I'll be thinking of you. Oh, and you need to drink Guinness, good for iron apparently and nice too.

I have been so stupidly busy and tired lately I literally forgot to go to my life drawing class when it started up again last Tuesday - thats a really bad sign because its THE most favourite part of my life at the moment, and pre-paid!

It looks like there have been some wonderful portaits of Sandra completed recently, and I love that cat painting Carey, a very impressive watercolour.

It feels properly autumnal here now, chilly in the evening and the light disappearing too early.

I did paint yesterday for spirit day but cant show as its last minute finishing off tweaks on the swap paintings, I need to stop looking at them really but I am worried about them - Are they good enough? Could I have done better? Should I redo a couple? Why didnt I do this, or that? You know the sort of thing? Anyway I shall try to chill, much contemplation went into this project and its too late now.

So have a good Sunday whatever you are doing folks.

[sidbledsoe]

It looks like good ol wetcanvas deleted my last post last night!:lol:
ok, i can take a hint f&w, it ain't the first time:D
anyway, some others may have gotten deleted too
i said the cat carey did was delightful and then i got in a few minutes
drawing on our sandra:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Sep-2011/112587-IMG_0128.JPG

edit, looks like my post in a thread was chopped too, i took pictures and did a long post on sharpening my pencils:( i can tell when i am not wanted f&w!:lol:

[!becca]

Sid your drawing is beautiful!:clap:

It looks as if all of yesterday's posts and a few from Friday night are deleted.:(

[TinaC]

Yes, there is weirdness going on with Wet Canvas, I got cut off mid post and now am commenting on comments that arent there.

Fabulous picture of Sandra there Sid, looks like she isnt the only one that can do amazing eyes.

F&W? I'll google it!

[!becca]

Hi Tina!

We had .70 inch of rain last night.:D

I will be away much of today.

[ArtyRolina]

Hrmph, what happened to my extremely witty, intelligent and enlightening posts that I posted yesterday, huh?

I have missed Wetcanvas bigtime. If it goes entirely I don't know how I will cope :(

[!becca]

Rolina, wc has been through these snags before, maybe the lost posts will show up, don't know yet.
It looks as if you have a great start on your new painting.:thumbsup:

[mtpalms]

Wow, there a a lot of posts missing! How are we going to surpass last month's postcount if the forum loses them?

Anyway, hurray for rain, :clap: and that now awol painting of Sandra in the gold frame - lucky frame! Sid your drawing is also amazing, sorry your long post went missing. Looks like Sandra's from hospital are gone too. I hope her treatment is going well. I don't think you would get the amenities in even a private hospital over here.

[!becca]

Hi Marica, and thank you, everyone must gab it up while I am gone...

Here is the missing Sandra in her frame...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Sep-2011/100116-my_paintings_005copy4.jpg

Sandra, I am thinking of you and hoping all is well.:heart:

See you all later.

[ArtyRolina]

The frame suits it so well, Becca, it is beautiful!

What was Sandra's latest update?

[mtpalms]

Iirc, she had had an iron infusion and something else, both of which take hours to administer, then hours to see any effect, and that it causes bone pain, Poor Sandicat!

I hope she is feeling better today, it should be over by now.

[ArtyRolina]

Ouch, bone pain, poor thing :(

Thanks Marcia, I am glad she is getting looked after.

[sidbledsoe]

hey all, tina, f&w is the company that owns wetcanvas along with many other artists media like magazines, etc.
last i heard they have one single person who works on the computer issues, many images etc have been lost in past snafu's :D
I am just gigging :evil: them because the computer issues:confused: have been enormous :eek: and way too much for them to handle for many years now:( :o :grouphug: :crossfingers: :D :lol:

[NancyMP]

Sid, do they keep the person who's in charge of computer issues in a cage?!!! I can picture it; they throw in some bread and gruel occasionally and allow for shower breaks, under guard, of course. :lol:

Can you tell I just watched The Shawshank Redemption last night?

What is gruel, anyway?:confused:

[NancyMP]

:clap:Becca,:heart: I'm so glad you've finally got a nice bit of rain! We were told here that we wouldn't get enough to break the drought of this summer, but rain at all helps the situation!:o

[CareyG]

do they keep the person who's in charge of computer issues in a cage?!!!
Ha, we could wish. That would at least indicate that said person a) actually exists and b) actually might do something.

(:eek:)

...Nahhhhhhhh.

i can tell when i am not wanted f&w!
:lol: :lol: Sid, if you only knew. :D (...Or maybe you do! :eek:)

*Ahem*

[CareyG]

Marcia makes a good point! We need to recover our post counts!

:D

[CareyG]

I forgot to post this yesterday, anyway, a sketch I did before my watercolor.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Sep-2011/32203-09-17-11-_0007.jpg

[CareyG]

And did my watercolor disappear?

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Sep-2011/32203-09-17-11-_0004_sm.jpg

[Dana Design]

Sid, do they keep the person who's in charge of computer issues in a cage?!!! I can picture it; they throw in some bread and gruel occasionally and allow for shower breaks, under guard, of course. :lol:

Can you tell I just watched The Shawshank Redemption last night?

What is gruel, anyway?:confused:

I'm beginning to think that we're the ones in the cage and we get tidbits tossed every now and then. When we're bad, they unplug us.

My favorite movie! Along with Syriana. Gotta watch that one!

Gruel is a watery, tasteless oatmeal or other such grain product. icky.

[CareyG]

And, for good measure...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Sep-2011/32203-f610c84d-9b7a-4c55-a5c3-55d818d4e813.jpg

[ArtyRolina]

LOL, I am watching Garfield the Movie for the first time ever just now, so that is a very apt posting, Carey!

[CareyG]

:D stupid upper case letter rule

[CareyG]

Sid, I wanted to tell you, I thought your pencils were pretty.

[mtpalms]

:D stupid upper case letter rule
:confused: what's the stupid upper case letter rule?

[TinaC]

hey all, tina, f&w is the company that owns wetcanvas along with many other artists media like magazines, etc.
last i heard they have one single person who works on the computer issues, many images etc have been lost in past snafu's :D
I am just gigging :evil: them because the computer issues:confused: have been enormous :eek: and way too much for them to handle for many years now:( :o :grouphug: :crossfingers: :D :lol:

Thanks Sid, I thought it might be some special kind of swearing I didnt know about or an acronym like ROFL which I also had to google the first time I came across it. I am just so un-hip I need a translator in the modern world sometimes. Wet Canvas is such a powerful and important site I cannot believe there is only one computer geek - I am sure if anything terminal (that could be a computer joke) happened there would be a lot of bereft artists out there. It really doesnt bear thinking about because I have gleaned nearly all my art knowledge from here.

[TinaC]

Becca, I am so pleased you had some rain, but .7" doesnt sound like it would go far. I went back a few pages and saw your cattle driving photos, what an inspiring collection of ref pics you must have. I would allow yourself to do them before other things whilst the memories of it all are still fresh in your mind, I am sure it will come out in your paintings.

Rolina, I love your latest landscape, saw it on the Spirit Day thread you really seem to be on to a good thing with them and I predict great success and wealth in your future :). You sound a bit like me time wise, hope it eases soon.

Elsie (grandaughter) aged 2 did her first oil painting today. Under close supervision I actually let her use my stuff - I may live to regret that although I am going to treasure the painting. I have started brainwashing her early, bought a book called 13 paintings children should know which covers various famous paintings from the Mona Lise to Pollock. I am not sure how old is old enough for her first gallery visit..........might have to leave that a bit longer.

[ArtyRolina]

Thanks Tina, I am so enjoying doing these paintings and have more ideas than time!

I think introducing kids to art early on is a great idea - it is hard to believe how many people reach adulthood feeling they aren't welcome in a gallery.

I suggest making a game of it, like hunt the lady in the red dress, or how many deer can you count etc.

[TinaC]

I like those ideas for gallery games, Elsie is like a little sponge and I am sure we will have lots of art fun together in the years to come. I am a bit sad that most of the people who are as mad about art as I am are online rather than in the flesh art buddies so I am growing my own now! I wasnt particulalry into art when my kids were young, that was my machine knitting phase more's the pity.

Well its time for bed methinks, take care arty friends.

[NancyMP]

Tina,:heart::D my cat Glory should be taught to paint, too. Now she is no longer satisfied to sit on the back of my chair when I paint; she has to get in my lap!* The video I saw of a cat painting would be a real disaster here -- I would have to catch her the instant she quit so I could clean up her paws before they touched the floors...or the carpeting!!:eek:

*That might account for why my paintings are getting that painterly looseness. Can't get any detail while she's grooming herself in my lap!:lol:

Sid, did we lose our count of how many posts we made when some of the posts were lost? I didn't notice mine changed, but I hardly ever try to keep track anyway... Now I'm wondering if they will ever be restored! Is the only moderator left on oils Dana? Or is Yorky available too? Who do we ask if we need to? With this kind of problem... moderators quitting, and only one person handling the electronics, I wonder if there's a way to keep the WC in business? That's a really depressing thought!!!:(

[NancyMP]

Sandra,:heart: we know you must be hurting like crazy,:crying: but we're pulling for you! :crossfingers: Can you feel my arms around you? Try to...

:grouphug:

[CareyG]

Marcia, :lol: you can't just post a big smiley because it will not allow you to have a post with only upper case letters!

Who knows what we could get away with with this secret messaging thing?

[ArtyRolina]

I was into MKing when mine was wee too!

Bed for me as well - nite everyone.

I wasnt particulalry into art when my kids were young, that was my machine knitting phase more's the pity.

Well its time for bed methinks, take care arty friends.

[ArtyRolina]

Nancy, I live in fear of not being able to get on here and losing contact with everyone. Scared.

Glory sounds sweet, although I don't think I could cope with that amount of "help", lol.

[NancyMP]

:clap:Carey, that is such a vibrant watercolor! :thumbsup: I would frame it and hang it up in a New York minute! I have a book around here somewhere by a watercolorist who says that watercolor is forgiving. And that you can mess with it and not be afraid to have fun, even when you think you've not got it right. Believe me, you have got it right!:D

[sidbledsoe]

i hope nothing has happened to becca, she hasn't posted in two pages and 9 hours so far!

[!becca]

Hi everyone!:wave:

i hope nothing has happened to becca, she hasn't posted in two pages and 9 hours so far!

Sid, so nice of you to think of me...I had to pick my paintings up from the fair and we made a side trip on the way.

Tina, yes, i hwve some amazing ref material..I hope I can do it justice.:D

Carey, again, I am amazed by that pianting of Katy!!!:clap: :cat: :heart:

Sandra, I have been sending you vibes all day, hope all is going well.:grouphug:

Here is a photo I wanted to share. The plein air painting includes the fair staff taking your photo in the process and posting it with your work...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Sep-2011/100116-state_fair_2011_001copy4.jpg

The little boy running around in the foreground and another little girl were also in the group looking over my shoulder.:lol:

[sidbledsoe]

whew, now i can relax! :D and the two kids looking over your shoulder and you painting make a nice composition!

[!becca]

Sid, so glad things are back to normal for you.:D It does make a nice compostion...but no awards for my plein air this year.:(
Now I have cats that are demanding attention.:cat:

[stapeliad]

hi everyone....

how is sandra???

[sidbledsoe]

hank buffington hasn't posted in a long time in plein air and yesterday he did this real long post with a bunch of pictures of work he has been doing this summer, it was all really great stuff and i just went to look for it and the whole thing is gone, lost in space, gone with the wind, bye bye :wave:
due to the computer problem :(

[stapeliad]

:D stupid upper case letter rule

:clap:

i shoulda thought of that. Duh.

[stapeliad]

Becca :heart: what a fabulous pic of you painting!! :heart:

[stapeliad]

Carey i :heart: your Halo (cat) watercolor.

...and NOT the game silly. :p

This site has been...&(#%&^*#@ oh, well you all know.

We all love database errors and deleted posts, right?

[!becca]

Hi Jessica, I am hoping we here from Sandra some time tomorrow since she needs to flee the room to use her phone. :heart:
I am very happy to see you here...:D :heart: Thanks for liking the pic.:) Those kids stayed there almost the entire time I painted.

Sid, that is so sad about the plein air posts.:(

[NancyMP]

Now I'm getting depressed:(...today I was shocked to read that the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (aka Cowboy Hall of Fame to us locals) is auctioning off three paintings from its collection by Nicolai Fechin! They are all ones I've never seen, and I tried three things to try to see it. First I tried to access my online newspaper to at least download the two paintings shown with the article --- and was denied! I'll call them tomorrow and find out what's wrong with my password!

Then I noticed that the caption under the photos said PHOTO PROVIDED, which meant nobody has access to them! Lastly I looked at all my Fechin websites, and then tried the back way into the Cowboy Hall by asking to see each painting on their website.

No deal. I think they're keeping them under wraps until someone with a few million extra bucks asks to see them. And they don't care whether it's another museum or an individual! Ideally, they would like to see the Russians buy them, because they were painted while he still lived in Russia. That's why they're selling them, because all the ones in the museum at the Fechin niche, where I've sat and studied his amazing work often, are western subjects.

If anyone happens to have access to these images, the three are "Bearing Away the Bride," "Peasant Girl," and "Temple Dancer."

[stapeliad]

Nance...I can pretend I have a spare million or two... :D
Hi Becc!

[stapeliad]

I haven't painted and I feel so guilty about it. As in I am really beating myself up internally over it. :(

[!becca]

Nancy, good luck with tracking down the Fechins. Must be popular for galleries these days. The little gallery I am associated with is selling some pieces the fall from it's private collection too.

[!becca]

I haven't painted and I feel so guilty about it. As in I am really beating myself up internally over it. :(

Don't cause yourself grief!!! The world will do that for you often enough.:grouphug: :heart:

[stapeliad]

Oh, it does Becc. :(

[!becca]

Jessica, :grouphug:

[stapeliad]

Becc :grouphug: :heart:

[!becca]

Tomorrow I deliver my butterflies to the monarch competition.:D By Thursday I hope to start to have a little time to paint again.:crossfingers:

[stapeliad]

Aww Becc thats wonderful! Your butterflies are so charming, I have no doubt they will be well-received. :heart:

[!becca]

Thanks, Jessica,:heart: I hope they fit in. I am looking forward to starting something new...and I want to buy some 24x48 canvii.:D

[stapeliad]

I think you need those canvii Becc.

[!becca]

I really do need them...haven't got the nerve to buy them yet.:o Maybe in the morning I will muster the courage.

[stapeliad]

Did your DH invoke a Canvii Ban? :eek:

[!becca]

No, he really hasn't , but I feel guilty ordering more.:o We have had unexpected expenses and income this year is low. Still, i likely will take the plunge as that size is perfect.

[!becca]

I keep wondering how Sandra is doing..:heart:

[NancyMP]

Oh, dang it! I missed the love fest!;)

:grouphug::heart:, Jessica! :grouphug::heart:, Becca! You're right; the world will smack us down we don't need to do it :D ourselves!

[!becca]

Jessica, if you are still around...I am hoping this week is better for you too.:grouphug: :heart:

[!becca]

Nancy,:heart: you didn't miss it all...:D

[NancyMP]

Becca,:heart:I hope you're going to paint that scene of you with the children looking over your shoulder at your painting! That would be a show-stopper! :D

[!becca]

Nancy, that is a really good idea...I may try a little one like that. :D I have so many really great references right now, i would like to lock myself in my studio for about a month.
How are you coming on your show paintings?:heart:

[NancyMP]

Jessica,:heart: I really hope your workload lightens up this week so you're not too worn out to paint. That should be considered cruel and unusual punishment.:(

I got my Cobalt Violet and Permanent Magenta in Daler Rowney 75 oz. tubes for $9 each! Not expensive colors, but they really worked for my purpose. I can't wait to get started on it again tomorrow.:D

[!becca]

Nancy, how many will you be able to exhibit?

[NancyMP]

Nancy, that is a really good idea...I may try a little one like that. :D I have so many really great references right now, i would like to lock myself in my studio for about a month.
How are you coming on your show paintings?:heart:

I know how you feel, Becca! With the show, I keep wanting to lock myself away and just paint, too. I know I'll have enough time to finish the rhodies. But since I don't have a really huge space for my exhibit, I really have enough already (but don't tell the gallery!:wink2:)... And I'll be away for three or four days this weekend and next week!

Lucky for me, my favorite framing place, Pirate's Alley, is having a sale for the next two weeks!:)

[!becca]

Yes, Nancy, but it is so inspiring to know you will be featured..with new paintings you have more to select from.:D

Lucky for me, my favorite framing place, Pirate's Alley, is having a sale for the next two weeks:clap: :D :heart: Sounds wonderful.

[NancyMP]

I sort of have a plan for the space, and I can fit a large 40"x40" painting in, along with the two 16x18s (Sandra, and the rhodies), four, or six, 12x12 gallery wraps, and two more 24x36 ones. I think. I'm going to plot it on graph paper so that there is enough space between paintings; I don't want it to look crowded.

It will also depend on the hanging committee; if I get the space too crowded, they'll just store the extra and ask me to take it home! I trust them, they all have excellent taste.

Becca,:heart: when is your next show scheduled?:)

[!becca]

Nancy, great idea to plan your exhibit...and to have extras. My exhibits allowed for more paintings than I had expected a couple of times when I thought I have spares.

Right now, I don't have a show lined up. I have just had such a long run of them. My intentions are to paint for competitions for a while and build up a fresh inventory for something that may come up. As I begin to have a supply I may send out a few portfolios to see if there is a chance of a new show.

I really just need the time to practice.:)

[!becca]

I am going to prepare my paintings to take in the morning, do a few small things and head for bed I think...I am a little tired.:heart:

[NancyMP]

I think you should get a box of 24x48s! I love that size for paintings, and I used to do all my children portraits on them. They're also a nice size for landscapes. My 40 x 40 is a seascape:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/203830-Passing_Through.jpg

I'm wondering if the people seeing it would think I'm from Massachusetts rather than Oklahoma, though. This is the light at Eastern Point in Gloucester, enhanced by artist. I really do see it this romantically, though, because, before I found out that the Coast Guard is in charge of this lighthouse, I wanted to get the lighthouse keeper job and live there!

[!becca]

Thanks for the encouragement on the canvases, Nancy,:D I really need it.:lol:
That paitnings is gorgeous! Your show will be so well received.:heart: ( and good luck securing that lighthouse keeper job.)

[NancyMP]

It's past the witching hour, so I'm ready to retire, too, Becc! Good night!:heart::grouphug:

[!becca]

Night, Nancy. :grouphug: :heart:

[TinaC]

Morning all, and morning to you Sandra if you are able to drop in. Hope you are doing OK.:wave: and will be back soon.:grouphug:

[bjornjo]

Sandra Heal well and take care for your love and share is so encourageing for your nearest and dearest and just read all love/prayers we want to send to you and your family

[!becca]

Good morning, Tina!:wave:

Hi, bjornjo!:wave:

Sandra, seems the entire WC community is thinking of you and hoping for your speedy recovery!! I hope we hear from you soon.:grouphug: :heart:

[!becca]

I am awake a little earlier than I had hoped to be, and stopped by Jerry's and ordered my canvii...managed to buy them an extra 15% off.:D

[bjornjo]

becca you oily ppl are just like real oil go everywhere but instead of dissaster alot of happiness and joy. Order stuff is always fun yeah one should have a van gogh brother or sargent wealth.
i wouldent mind sending some rain to usa a hard time for america now in economics and many parts of europe hope you get to sell some work soon so you can paint away more

hope you ppl dont get overloaded with work so you can paint away some time
myself could use some sun and stable weather to paint outside.

Nancy ahh to bad about the fechin ones hope you will get some good photos atleast

My name is Björn like the animal bear

[!becca]

Bjorn, nice to meet you. Yes, i could use rain and more money for art supplies. Art sales are down here for sure. We do have pleasantly mild temps right now, which make it bearable to be outside.
I hope you get your clear skies for painting.:)

[ArtyRolina]

A quick post while I take a hasty lunch break - hi everyone!

Hej Björn, nice to see someone from Sweden here, we have had the same rainy weather over here in Scotland - all summer long.

Still thinking of you Sandra, hope they let you go home soon!

[!becca]

Morning, Rolina, hope your workweek is starting well.:D

[stapeliad]

Hi Bjorn :wave: welcome to the oily rag!! great to see you here! :D
Beccs, congrats on those much-needed canvii.
Rols, we are in the office mayhem together. :rolleyes: :heart:

[!becca]

Morning, Jessica, :heart: thank you.:D Hope this week is kind to you!:grouphug:

[TinaC]

Hi Bjorn :wave: - Scandinavians are some of my favourite people.

Nancy, more power to your elbow on the Fechin hunt, they should not be allowed to get away with hiding importants works. That painting of yours conjures up pure happiness. No wonder you wanted that job :) .

Becca I am so pleased for you finally having pleasantly mild weather, enjoy every minute. I have no idea what your winters are like but am praying its a moderate one for you this year - you have had enough rubbish weather for a lifetime I think.

Rolina, so you are/were a machine knitter too eh? I still have mine and a whole shedload of yarn, I got started within 6 months of my daughter Laurens birth as I had to have some kind of creative outlet at the time. I've not used the equipment for years but its worth nothing on the secondhand market so I refuse to get rid, one day I may take it up again. Mine is a standard guage Electronic Silver Reed, I wonder if there are many knitters around these days.

My son Jordan is visiting my Dad in Delaware USA next month and I am wondering if there are any exclusive USA only art products I should get him to pick up for me. I collected a fair bit when I used to visit often, Generals charcoal pencils for one.....I'll have to check out the Dick Blicks, Michaels etc methinks....

I am going to get serious and try and take the next art step soon, I think that means to be less schizophrenic and start to build up a body of work that looks like it was done by one person:lol:

I should be working........but its been a long week....oh, it only Monday.......back to the grindstone then.

See ya'll later.

[NancyMP]

Tina,:heart: thank you! You might ask Jordan to go to NYC and visit the Vasari oil paint shop in Manhattan! They will mail, too, but there's nothing like visiting that shop; it is a treat because they allow you to play with the paint and mix it! They're having a sale on reds and violets this fall. Here's the link (http://www.shopvasaricolors.com/) for their website.:D

[bjornjo]

Nice to meet all of you Becca Jessica Rolina, Tina, Sid , Nancy
Rolina did you got hit by katia aswell?
becca ahh those mild after summer is the best epsecially if you have a farm like you
Need to be strict and not chat to much here :).
Might goto usa next year for a workshop and hopefully watch some art by Hensche but i proably will need to get a driver license then to be more moveable. abit spoiled with the communication here where i live.

Tina a haveing a plan for the next art step. you are mostly into figure and portraits? saw you did a sorolla i think that outside figure paintings is so enjoyable.

[!becca]

Tina and Bjorn, the milder temps are a blessing, but tentative forecasts are that the drought will continue...

Tina, I so wish that you were the one going to visit your dad...what fun you could have shopping for your own supplies.:D

Bjorn, you are right, there are many places here that don't have good public transportation. i hope you are able to take the workshop anyway.:D

I have dropped off my monarch paintings.:D Now I am looking forward to the reception...the gallery is awesome.

[NancyMP]

I think I have gingivitis. My gums are so sore I can't eat spicy food, which I love. Warm salt water, here I come...

[!becca]

Nancy, I hope the salt water does the trick.:heart:

[ArtyRolina]

Ouch, not nice Nancy :(

The steroid inhalers I take for my asthma can occasionally cause a sore mouth and even thrush and that is what I thought I had when I saw the doctor last week about another matter. Turned out it was just a virus (ENT) which has cleared up now thank goodness. Which reminds me, did you get a new ENT appt for your hubby?

Nope the salt water helps your sore gums!

[NancyMP]

Thank you, Becca,:heart: me too. If it doesn't get better, I'll call the dentist later this week. Even my throat is a little sore.

Jessica:heart: and Rolina,:heart: I hope your Monday isn't too stressful!

Sandra,:heart: miss you, and I'm looking forward to your recovery from these grueling procedures, love!:grouphug:

[ArtyRolina]

Yes Tina, I had a double bed punchcard Brother and loved it - I used it for several years up until I learned to spin and thorougly loved the design part. I used to make and sell kids intarsia (picture) sweaters when they were all the craze (80s).

I learned to spin because I wanted pure wool and posh yarns like alpaca etc which were so expensive. I used to handknit (with a group of other spinners) those large oversized mohair cardigans that were handspun, hand-dyed for what really was a pittance when you consider the woman hours even though they were very expensive.

Then it all slowed down as I enjoyed the process so much and besides no-one in my family wore proper wool sweaters any more, prefering the new sweatshirts/fleeces, so now I only make small items like socks, mittens, hats and scarves.

I sold the machines (OK, I had another very old Knitmaster too) a few years ago and now just have a simple Bond which I use to make sock blanks for dyeing.

Was that too much information? Sorry, wool is another passion of mine. Hmmm, come to think of it, it is time to think of my next winter project...

Björn, yes Katia came here, but it wasn't too severe and didn't cause too much damage here on the East coast. How was it in Sweden?

[NancyMP]

Rolina,:heart: you gave me a thought. I have been having to take prednisone for my Crohn's disease this month and a half, and I will mention that to my dentist if I need to call him. Steroids can do some awful things if you're on them too long.:rolleyes:

[ArtyRolina]

Could well be something to do with it, Nancy :(

[NancyMP]

Rolina, I used to knit back then, too, by hand. My mother taught me to crochet, and in turn I taught her to knit. She did better than I did right off the bat. I have a tendency to establish a correct gauge, but then as I knit my stitches tighten up.

I gave it up when I moved back to Oklahoma, since the only time it gets cold enough for wool garments here is just a few days in January-February.

[!becca]

Nancy, sorry that you have been taking another course of prednisone.:grouphug: It can cause many issues.

[!becca]

I haven't knit or crocheted for years...beautiful crafts from such work though, I do think my favorite was the crocheting too.

[ArtyRolina]

Here is a shawl I made, handspun and believe it or not, crocheted!

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/959592-flyingdiamondshawlfin4_copy.jpg

[NancyMP]

Oh, Rolina! That's beautiful! Is it mohair?

[ArtyRolina]

And this one:

Handspun and crocheted (this is a kid mohair/merino mix)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/959592-spinningwisteriashawl_copy.jpg

[ArtyRolina]

Thanks Nancy, it is a fine, soft baby shetland yarn and a delight to wear!

Oh, Rolina! That's beautiful! Is it mohair?

[!becca]

Beautiful, both of them Rolina!:thumbsup:

[NancyMP]

Rolina, my mother crocheted a beautiful shawl for me of soft white yarn with gold strands spun into it. It was too dressy for most occasions, but I wore it to a Christmas party to keep my bare shoulders warm. I left it at our table when I got up to dance, and it was stolen!

I'm so glad Mother didn't ask me about it again!

[ArtyRolina]

Oh, what a shame, Nancy, how heartbreaking for you :(

I don't make many, it takes about 3 months to spin the yarn (every minute of my spare time) and then at least a month to crochet the item. I have others made from commercial lace yarn and in my own design which are quicker to make but don't feel quite so special.

I work in a very cold office in the winter and being able to slip one on over my clothes is a comfort and a help. I also like them for reading in bed at night. Shawls also make pretty scarves. I am a shawl addict, lol!

Remembering how cold the office gets, I must get a pair of fingerless mitts made before the end of the month.

[ArtyRolina]

Thanks Becca - it is my ambition to one day spin a proper Shetland shawl, but that takes a whole year, maybe when I retire?

[sidbledsoe]

those shawls are very beautiful rolina!

[!becca]

Rolina, I ran into a friend at the fair yesterday and she was wearing sort of a short poncho that was much like your shawls. It was really lovely too. Now, I wonder where she found it.:D

[!becca]

Hi Sid!:wave:

[NancyMP]

:wave:Sidney, glad to see you, I hope you've been good :angel: while you've been gone...

Rolina, I think all artists should have fingerless gloves, for painting outside, and keeping one's hands clean inside.:D

[stapeliad]

Need to be strict and not chat to much here .

Bjorn... :lol: good luck with that!

[stapeliad]

I think I have gingivitis. My gums are so sore I can't eat spicy food, which I love. Warm salt water, here I come...

Aww Nance... I'll send you some dental vibes. :grouphug:

Rolina...oh my goodness, those shawls are amazing!!!

I don't do anything remotely close to sewing. It is on the DO NOT DO list along with with algebra.

[!becca]

Bjorn... :lol: good luck with that!

:lol:

[stapeliad]

I should paint tonight. I just need some motivation....

[lovin art]

Sandra[/B],:heart: miss you, and I'm looking forward to your recovery from these grueling procedures, love!:grouphug:



[]Sandra Heal well and take care for your love and share is so encourageing for nearest and dearest and just read all love/prayers we want to send to you and your family
]

Hi my loves , I can't be on here long still waiting for more tests I was nill by mouth as they going to put me out of it for more investigation but they have found more things wrong with me it's my OZzie heart , maybe this girl mite end up cuput .. I know I shouldn't say that but I'm so sad and sick ATM it's not funny anymore . Iv had enough :(

And I've missed you all terribly, Im more than touched to read all your thoughts all of you, as you can imagine I'm not myself ATM and reading you all made me cry:(

All my love to you all :heart: , I'm getting done 11 am my time today let's hope it's nothing to serious seems my heart has been effected from being so crook

[!becca]

Sandra,:grouphug: :heart: :grouphug: All the best wishes are flying your way on the wings of fairies!!!:heart:

[ArtyRolina]

Thanks Sid and Jessica for liking my shawls.

Becca, maybe the lady at the art fair made her poncho (ponchos are back in!).

Nancy, I agree about the fingerless gloves. I have a knitting pattern (from the 40s) that is designed for hunters and the pointy finger and thumb are free. I think they would be handy out in the field with an easel and/or camera. I have tried to photograph on top of mountains and minus 20 degrees and one can only take the gloves off for a few seconds!

[!becca]

I should paint tonight. I just need some motivation....
I will send you motivation vibes.:heart: ..I have an excess. If I weren't so overwhelmed by little issues I would be painting right now.

[lovin art]

Sandra,:grouphug: :heart: :grouphug: All the best wishes are flying your way on the wings of fairies!!!:heart:

Thanks Becc means the world to me :heart: :grouphug: , got go back to my room

[ArtyRolina]

Sandra - lovely to hear from you and I am glad they are looking after you properly. I am sure they will sort the old ticker out because they know how important you are to everyone! Thinking of you lots and wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Hugs
XX

[bjornjo]

Sandra Put all your weight and burden on our hearts and shoulders and we will carry them until you are fine. I just had a workout so if someone could take some for a minute or two and i will continue then

and thanks jessica and becca for being so encourageing... how many pages should we fill up this month?

Teeth and mouth pain are the worst nancy take care

rolinaKatia was not so bad here but alot of rain and windy our dear trains stood still because some tree was falling over the power lines and those shawls what a pleassure in craftmansship

[CareyG]

Sandra, I do so hope you feel better after your procedures!!!! :heart: :heart:

Rolina, those shawls are *beautiful*!!! I really enjoy knitting and crocheting, but I cannot do it when it is warm. :(

Sorry so short, everyone, but today has gotten away from me!

~!Carey

[TinaC]

:lol: Tina,:heart: thank you! You might ask Jordan to go to NYC and visit the Vasari oil paint shop in Manhattan! They will mail, too, but there's nothing like visiting that shop; it is a treat because they allow you to play with the paint and mix it! They're having a sale on reds and violets this fall. Here's the link (http://www.shopvasaricolors.com/) for their website.:D


I have already picked up on the Vasari thing here and I must say I am very intrigued by the thought of these upmarket paints. I use water miscibles at the moment but one day I will try them, maybe when I learn to paint properly. In the meantime I am afraid my darling boy is unlikely to go shopping for me, anything I want I will have to get shipped to my Dads, Jordan will just be the courier. I used to like Canson products, you dont get them all here, and Generals stuff, just racking my brains to think of anything else you cant get easily or cheaply here.

Becca part of me would love to be going and doing my own shopping but the last time I was in there was when my Mum died last year and I dont actually think I could step foot in Delaware again. My Dad is there by his own choice, Mum wanted to come back to the UK and he didnt, so I dont feel too obliged and he and Jordan will play golf and do man stuff together.

Rolina, definately not too much information, its a great trip down memory lane for me. I started doing intarsia jumpers for kids, designed my own very quickly and then expanded to all sorts. I used to make my own buttons out of Fimo, dinosaur eggs and all sorts of kiddyfied designs which I sold. I used to do party plan and it was the era of drop shoulder baggy jumpers too which were basically just squares with shoulder pads added and I made a whole range of my own styles. I got to the point where I could knock them out fairly quickly but would never get rich doing it. It kept me sane for a few years though. I used two threads of soft cotton for most of the designs but prefered the higher end yarns and more special designs in the end, silks, merino wool, fine mohair...........one day I may revisit and just make things for myself and close family. I too will have to retire first though, and at the rate I am going that will be when I am about 90!

Your shawls look wonderful and highly skilled. I think these crafts will come back, thats one good thing about a recession. I hope so anyway coz most youngsters dont cook, sew, knit or anything and its a bit of a shame.

[NancyMP]

I should paint tonight. I just need some motivation....

Jess,:heart: here's motivation: last evening I looked at my windows facing west, and saw the sunlight streaming in over the couch and the drapes ...and caressing the contours of them... It was a really brief time, like 15 minutes, and I would have had to break out my other easel quickly.

No camera can capture this look; the exposure setting would wash out all the detail. Only the human eye, brain and heart can do this.

Tonight I'm preparing for my indoor plein air painting! :clap: You can do it, too!

[stapeliad]

Jess, here's motivation: last evening I looked at my windows facing west, and saw the sunlight streaming in over the couch and the drapes ...and caressing the contours of them... It was a really brief time, like 15 minutes, and I would have had to break out my other easel quickly.

Nancy, your whack-the-painter 4x4 stick might work better! :lol:

SANDRA I sent you a few emails...:heart: :heart: very concerned for you chica, you are of course in my thoughts, sending you massive health vibes!! :heart:

how many pages should we fill up this month?

As many as possible!!

[TinaC]

Sandra, hang in there. You have so many people thinking of you and cheering you on all around the world, how cool is that? I am sure all your family are rallying round too, stay brave and you will get through this. Your Ozzie heart has a huge capacity for love and joy and the doctors will fix it. Its a rubbish card you have been dealt but try and stay positive, we need your sunshine back here ASAP. OK? Hugs and kisses.

[NancyMP]

:lol:

Your shawls look wonderful and highly skilled. I think these crafts will come back, thats one good thing about a recession. I hope so anyway coz most youngsters dont cook, sew, knit or anything and its a bit of a shame.

It is a pity. My daughter is a wonderful cook, and sews. She also home-schooled her children until they were older and went to public school. I don't know if her daughters will follow her example. Right now they just watch tv and sit at the computer for hours on end. Even the boys do, too. And in those beautiful summer days! I have a hard time imagining how they would survive tough times.:eek:

[NancyMP]

Nancy, your whack-the-painter 4x4 stick might work better! :lol:

Jess,:lol: don't make me come up there, young lady!:evil:

[!becca]

Tina, so sorry about the loss of your mom.:grouphug: I know it is difficult to think of going back, but I think you should one day.

Jessica, I am certain you will paint tonight.:heart:

Hi Carey!! At least I am not alone in this day getting away.:heart:

[!becca]

Nancy, like you, I have been seeing so many inspiring things lately!:heart: Now I just need time to paint them.

[NancyMP]

Sandra Put all your weight and burden on our hearts and shoulders and we will carry them until you are fine. I just had a workout so if someone could take some for a minute or two and i will continue then

:DHey, Bjorn, we needed a Swedish body-builder here. Maybe you could take over for Arnold, the Austrian one? I think that is the sweetest thing I've ever heard you say, and Sandra really deserves it with what she's going through!:):angel:

and thanks jessica and becca for being so encourageing... how many pages should we fill up this month?

Let's aim for maybe, uh, 75 more pages?:lol:

Teeth and mouth pain are the worst nancy take care

Worst? Actually, this is pretty easy stuff to deal with; I've been through a lot worse!:cool:

[/quote] rolinaKatia was not so bad here but a lot of rain and windy our dear trains stood still because some tree was falling over the power lines and those shawls what a pleassure in craftmansship[/quote]

I really admire both Tina:) and Rolina:) for their crafts; I've never had much luck at those arts!

[TinaC]

Its a bit of a slippery slope Nancy, the governments are trying to get the next generation to eat healthily but young parents often dont know how to cook never mind about passing it on. My DIL can put frozen food in the oven and thats about it, not a great example to her kids. She's a nurse and a fabulous mother in every other way but she isnt unusual on the cooking front. Sewing and knitting are kind of lost arts, I learned to sew because it was the only way I could have nice clothes when I was young but clothes are so throwaway now. I hope some of these things get reinvented as leisure activities that appeal to the young again. I agree, kids need to get away from electronics at least some of the time.

[bjornjo]

nancy im still decently young 30.5 so not had so much suffer and i hope i will not need to tackle so bad stuff , lol about arnold i dont want to be like him i think he failed in his governing of the state aswell but i dont know really in depth. I think bodybuilders looks kinda yuck they lost the beauty of the body. and btw to cook food is really funny. but for sewing im kinda lost that was the doctor who "repaired" my finger after i sliced through halfway was pulling the strings abit to hard :) now i will goto sleep take care now and excuse my gramar my writing is not so "poetic" and varried and i have not been so very active on this site so maybe i can suprise you some more time?

[!becca]

Night, Bjorn, you are full of surprises.:D

What I have always been surprised by in not a pleasant way is how low things made by womens hands are sold by at auction...crochet, knitting and at times quilts. Historic quilts are another thing. I always wanted to learn to tat..or at least really see the process, but never have.

[bjornjo]

i wish i could suprise myself and do a decent painting...but i rather work for it and really learn i have a long path..

[!becca]

Bjorn, the path never ends..that is the nature of art and painting. Even when you master it, you still learn.

[NancyMP]

It's 4:30pm here, and I just set up the background for all this light that will pour in when the earth turns just a bit more... and I added a cat. Sunlight has no business streaming through a window without a cat on the windowsill. I think I have the thin, turpsy darks in so that they'll be dry a little when the light comes!

I feel like I'm waiting on a Grand Opening!:)

All this talk, and the painting will likely be the pits,:eek: but I will love it and show it to y'all anyway!;)

[!becca]

Nancy,:heart: have fun painting ...I am getting closer to enjoying that process myself...I think. (and, my experience is I know more now when a painting will be good before I paint it.:wink2:)

[ArtyRolina]

Textile arts is the poor cousin of the art world, sadly. It just isn't valued at all.

What I have always been surprised by in not a pleasant way is how low things made by womens hands are sold by at auction...crochet, knitting and at times quilts.

[ArtyRolina]

It doesn' t matter if it is, the experience will be worth it and will feed into future paintings.

All this talk, and the painting will likely be the pits,:eek: but I will love it and show it to y'all anyway!;)

[!becca]

Textile arts is the poor cousin of the art world, sadly. It just isn't valued at all.

It isn't just textiles...if you even look at our fine art charity auctions, most work sells very low, unless you look a the very accomplished artists.

[shadwell]

a new heli landed on the pad this afternoon i should know the pilots so will go for a chat , get some shots of it taking off and hand over a painting i did of another one of thier helis

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/208070-2007_0331disco0037.JPG

[NancyMP]

You are so sweet, Rolina! :heart::angel:

[NancyMP]

:clap:Wow, Paul! That is really a dramatic and colorful shot!:thumbsup:

[ArtyRolina]

That is so sad :(

It isn't just textiles...if you even look at our fine art charity auctions, most work sells very low, unless you look a the very accomplished artists.

[ArtyRolina]

Super shot, Paul!

a new heli landed on the pad this afternoon i should know the pilots so will go for a chat , get some shots of it taking off and hand over a painting i did of another one of thier helis

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/208070-2007_0331disco0037.JPG

[!becca]

Paul, interesting angle.

Rolina. with the charity auctions it is different than the textiles though..at least it is venue to be recognized. I guess I wasn't thinking all the way through.

Well, today has been a real Monday, I hope that it is now nearly out of the way, the rest of the week will be an improvement.:)

[ArtyRolina]

Hey, look at this (http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/09/rich-mosaic-color-palette-from-nested-bottle-caps.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29&utm_content=FaceBook) amazing self-portrait - Chuck Close eat your heart out!

[!becca]

Rolina, it is creative and ecological all at the same time.:)

[NancyMP]

My indoor plein air - I actually got twenty very humbling minutes to mess with nature's beauty. First, I'll show you the pic from last night, which washes out detail with so much light,

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/203830-Pix_of_the_sunlight_001.jpg

and tonight after I finished what I could paint and decided to get paint all over my camera! I had to resort to knife painting to catch the purity of that light!

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Sep-2011/203830-Pix_of_the_sunlight_002.jpg

I'll take a pic of the painting and show you what I did after it dries a bit. I may, if it's another sunny day tomorrow, try to improve it then.

[!becca]

Nancy, you did well with this!!!:clap: And do I see a glimpse of a cat on the right side of the canvas?:cat:

[NancyMP]

Yep I got her in there. Since not many people would have a focal point of just light for a painting, I needed her!

[CareyG]

Nancy, yay for your indoor plein air! :D It looks great. What fun to get inspiration like that.

Rolina, that is really very impressive. I'm very amazed at the colors.

Becca, oh you are so right that it has been Monday.

Speaking of how sad it is that textile work does not sell...I also find it sad that I even don't bother to do such things as gifts because for all the time and effort put in, it's a risk that it will even be appreciated in the end. Of course, part of my reasoning is the time factor, but even so. I once had someone ask me if I was going to sell some of my crochet work...I just about choked, I thought, right, and make, what...a dollar an hour if I'm lucky?

Oh well, such is the nature of our economy and society at the moment. Mostly I just enjoy its meditative qualities.

~!Carey