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

[!becca]

Welcome to the Oily Rag for November 2011. :wave: This is where we invite you to share your photographs and works in other media. You may also post events and other happenings, and always you can come and chat! :)

The third Saturday of the month is sort of a cyber paint out. It is Spirit Day, where we can all paint together in spirit and share our results. Join us.:)

[!becca]

I hope everyone is ready for a fantastic November.:D

This month, Spirit Day falls on the 19th.:heart:

[NancyMP]

Well, Becca,:heart: I was going to stay alert about the Oily Rag changeover to November, but I ending up posting over there anyway because I got distracted. What an idjit! :p:lol:

I'm looking forward to the 19th! I may do another plein air for Spirit Day!:D

[!becca]

I'm looking forward to the 19th too...but don't hurry it here to quickly, I have much to do this month.:eek: :D

[!becca]

Anybody who wants to come is invited (especially you)! Contemporary Art Gallery, 2928 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK, Friday evening until 10pm!
Nancy, I know that we are all wishing you great success with this...and I know you will have lots of fun.:heart:

[lovin art]

me to sweet oily dolls:heart: , i mite do a plein air to Nance ... for our spirit day

i have had such a crappy day:( i hope tomorrow is better in terms of my thoughts :rolleyes: my mind is else where not good:o

[!becca]

Sandra, I hope it works for you to do that plein air.:D
Sorry today hasn't been good...must be something going around.:grouphug:

If everyone thinks it will work out...I would like to set up a swap opening schedule for this next Sunday...our time, Sandra for you that would be Saturday. 12:01 am again for anyone who cares to wait up to see the day in.:D

Carey and Jessica, I hope you both post some of your Halloween pics.:heart: :D I would love to see them.

[MarkMark]

Handing out day yesterday at the exhibition and I didnt sell anything. I did learn a lot from the experience so Im stronger for it and more focussed as to what I need to do. Looking forward to future projects

[bjornjo]

good morning all, on the news yesterday they said so far it is the year with least amount of snow so far since 1953..but those 2 previous year we got alot
jessica hello and hope you have a good day today, i guess your cat started to drink really much aswell or for humans that an early sign good that you found it early but damn those vet costs are insane and you have any insurance for your pets?
i bet the two wonder womans(you and daya) got some candy ,swedish fish haha so you get to visit ikea now and then ?

marcia haha those cats seems eager to get something

sandra yay a we want to see that still life but then those problems you had with the drawing was ofc very disapointing maybe you would have needed a longer rest

nancy atleast you wont need to go and revisit if you get infection that would add to the cost, ahh how fun with himself doing all those tricks he must like it alot, how fun ahh the tiresome of mostly standing in one place for 4 hours is hard worser than walk slowly for 4 hors

Mark sorry you dident get to sell anything but was good to show them i hope

carey will we get to see batman today?
sid vicious ,tina, rolina and marcia hello

painting with watercolor in watercolor in winter outside....i was reading about some guy who in the artic paintinted with watercolors i wonder if he used alcohol, i need to get myself a drivers license and go out and do some winter plein air

[ArtyRolina]

Hello Oillee Peeps!

Happy November, I cannot believe we are in the penultimate month of the year and Christmas is just a matter of weeks away. One of the girls in the office opposite mine has started a countdown, I must go and see how many days are actually left....

...back from accross the corridor - 52 days! Just 52!!

OK, yesterday I was a bit slack on the oily rag so I have a lot of news to catch up with.

Jessica, sorry about the vet bill, it gets expensive when they are old and sick, but taking care of your precious cat is the best thing you can do for a faithful friend.

Nancy, ouch and sorry about your car bill and for your wobbly tooth :(

Best of luck with your exhibition - take a seat, that is a good idea.

Sandra, some days are like that when learning art - it just means you are developing more and working through a barrier. You will see a creative leap forward soon, mark my words.

Becca, I think I can do the swap opening, is it going to be 12 noon your time on Saturday, which will be about 5 or 6pm over here? I am out all day, but back by then, so that will be perfectimundo.

Björn that is hopeful news about the winter over there, our last two have been awful and I cant really face it again, a milder one would be fabulous. With regards watercolours in low temperatures, yes, some do add a bit of gin to it to stop it freezing (I think a tot of whiskey in a flask would be a good idea to stop YOU freezing too).

Mark, yes every exhibition is a learning experience (spying on others is useful too). No matter about lack of sales, it is also about getting your name out there and people getting familiar with your work. I hope you had business cards and postcards to give out too. The next exhibition will be much better, I bet!

Hi Carey, Marcia and Sid!

[!becca]

Mark, like Rolina said, it was a good experience for you.

Bjorn, a mild winter would be nice. Some winter plein air would be nice.:)

Rolina, once again I have managed to create a confusing message:o..I meant Sunday at 12:01am our time...which would probably be 6 am your time(?) And would be Sandra's late Sunday...I am not sure.

Sandra, I have this schedule expecting Steve's visit then...if he isn't coming is the next weekend more certain for you?

Now, I may begin panicing about only 52 days left.

[!becca]

I have errands to run later this morning...it is to be our last comfortable day for a while. Tomorrow we are forcast rain, snow and 50mph wind. After that it is supposed to stay fairly cool.

[stapeliad]

happy november everyone!
I havent recovered yet from October...am off to the pharmacy to get insulin and syringes and glucose strips.....

BTW something interesting the vet said...he said there isn't really any difference between premium pet food and the regular stuff...this was a big surprise to me. Kitty doesn't need prescription food, thank goodness, but she cannot eat dry food anymore.

And of course it is busy at work.

[!becca]

Jessica, I am wishing you the best with the insulin, syringes and glucose strips...

[CareyG]

Happy November, everyone!

Pictures of the awesomest Batman ever (and Catwoman) will be coming, I promise. :D

Jessica, I have found that the opinions of animal food vary widely from vet to vet...those who sell Science Diet in their offices always say animals need that :lol: but otherwise mostly I've heard them say it really doesn't matter as long as you feed the proper amount. (My current vet for the pups is really big on proper human nutrition, as well, but for animals he said that the expensive stuff doesn't do anything that the cheap dog food doesn't.)

It's amazing that it is November! :eek:

~!Carey

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[!becca]

Carey, I am looking forward to those pics!:heart: too cute for words I bet. And your kitty pic is adorable, I think those are ginkgo leaves, they are gorgeous when they fall.:)

[!becca]

Well, time for those errands.

[stapeliad]

3 pharmacy locations IN THE MIDDLE OF TIMES SQUARE are out of syringes? :confused:

[stapeliad]

Carey I love that picture! :lol:
Beccs good luck with those errands.

[sidbledsoe]

3 pharmacy locations IN THE MIDDLE OF TIMES SQUARE are out of syringes? :confused:
syringes are a hot item among drug users. I am required to keep mine locked up here at work.
we have an epidemic here of pain clinics and people addicted to oxy drugs, aka hillbilly heroin in this area.

[stapeliad]

Yeah Sid I know it...these require a prescription, the pharmacist said they just weren't getting the stock in.

The vet tech said I could dispose of them normally, no special procedure but I think I prefer they go in the incinerator rather than recycle bin.....

[CareyG]

I solemnly vow that, along with threads with a title including the word "environment", I will no longer look at threads with the words "brush washing" in the title.

Signed this day, the first of November, the year of our Lord, 2011

~!Carey

:rolleyes:

[stapeliad]

I just googled sharps disposal, because i really am not comfortable putting this stuff in the trash, incinerator or no...the vet will charge me for disposal by weight, but hospitals and nursing homes are required by law to take sharps for disposal. That makes me feel better.

[stapeliad]

I solemnly vow that, along with threads with the title "environment" in them, I will no longer look at threads with the words "brush washing" in the title.

Signed this day, the first of November, the year of our Lord, 2011

~!Carey


Signed,
Jessica


ps do people have that much trouble bathing themselves?

[ArtyRolina]

witnessed by me, K Rolina G on first November 2011 (and I am of sound mind, mostly)

(PS, I agree - another subject to avoid)
(PPS, do I need worry about a person whos username is a bit scatalogical? It puts me off wanting to comment)

I solemnly vow that, along with threads with a title including the word "environment", I will no longer look at threads with the words "brush washing" in the title.

Signed this day, the first of November, the year of our Lord, 2011

~!Carey

:rolleyes:

[ArtyRolina]

Jessica, will you have to test bloods and insulate (that sounds odd), relaxicat? That sounds rather difficult!!

[ArtyRolina]

Sigh, it is a gorgeous day outside and I am stuck in the office. Want to go for a walk in it and it will be dark when I finish :(

[ArtyRolina]

Which reminds me, we had to ask our smelly volunteer to leave, not because of the smelliness, but because he was useless, lol!

ps do people have that much trouble bathing themselves?

[stapeliad]

Hi Rols, I have to give her 2 teeny insulin shots a day, and I have to test her pee for ketones and glucose before the shots.

********GROSS ALERT*********

Really, skip this if you still want to be hungry.........

.....last chance...........


canned food cat puke is WAY NASTIER than dry food cat puke.

[ArtyRolina]

Yes, it is wetter and much harder to clear up :(

How on earth are you going to test her pee??

[sidbledsoe]

wish I could just deliver some of my four bean casserole for syngyn's dinner tonite.

[ArtyRolina]

Sid, that sounds nice - is it vegetarian and can you deliver it to me?

[CareyG]

wish I could just deliver some of my four bean casserole for syngyn's dinner tonite.
Umm, is that related to the gross comment above, and, if so, how how have you discovered this relation?

:eek:

[stapeliad]

wish I could just deliver some of my four bean casserole for syngyn's dinner tonite.

I am so glad you can't. :eek:

[stapeliad]

Rols, there are little paper strips I have to use along with recently visited spots in the litter box. Or floor. :rolleyes:

[NancyMP]

Jess, it looks like Sigynn will require a full-time mom...or maybe, to keep your job, you could hire a vet assistant nurse?:wink2::D

[stapeliad]

Hi Nance, not really, the shots literally take about 3 seconds and she gets it in the morning and at night. The vet said if a day here and there i am off schedule it is ok. I would MUCH rather give an injection than mop up all this cat pee.

[NancyMP]

I don't think I could ever take a vow to NOT read something!:eek: That thing on brush washing was a waste of time, but the Super-frugal brush drying contraption thread is fun and helpful.:D

[ArtyRolina]

yeah, I like that thread, Nancy - it is fun and I like the sound of the OP, she is cool!

Jessica, that does seem a little better than I was imagining it - phew!

[ArtyRolina]

50 mins and I am outta here (I might paint this evening)!

[CareyG]

:music: duh-duh--duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh--duh-duh--duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh

BATMAN!

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Stay tuned this week when Batman teams up with an unlikely ally...is that Catwoman I see??! Holy cute little babe, Batman!

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[ArtyRolina]

Holy cuteness!

[stapeliad]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :angel:
Daya would be so jealous of that batmobile......

[CareyG]

Has she lost her invisible jet?

I know, he was the envy of every kid we saw. (And some of the parents.) :lol: "Whooooa, look at him, he's got a Batmobile!" We saw another little Batman and he took it for a spin. Daya can come by anytime to take it out. :D Nothing like a team of superheroes to fight bad guys. :D

[stapeliad]

Has she lost her invisible jet?

She still hasnt figured out she has one and I'm not saying anything. :D


Daya can come by anytime to take it out.

She would end up moving in with you! :D

[CareyG]

And all this time you've been pretending to get to work via subway...

She would end up moving in with you!
Especially if I ever get my pony! :D

[stapeliad]

And all this time you've been pretending to get to work via subway...

:D

Especially if I ever get my pony!

*I* will move in with you!

[!becca]

Carey those are the most adorable Batman and Catwoman pics ever...who would have guessed there would be a batmobile!:heart: :D (and a pony might be coming!):clap:

Jessica, I hope you get your syringes and find a simple/safe disposal method.

Rolina, hope you walk was relaxing and you can paint.

[stapeliad]

*^_)*^@#_ ice chewing............ :mad:

[!becca]

*^_)*^@#_ ice chewing............ :mad::eek:

[!becca]

Jessica, are you going to show us some pics of Wonder Woman?:heart:

[stapeliad]

cant right now, pics are on my camera at home. sorri beccs

[!becca]

Well, Jessica, we can wait a while.:D

[CareyG]

Thanks, Becca. :D

Incidentally, whoever named little candy bars "fun size" has obviously never had fun in his entire life.

[sidbledsoe]

stapsie, just so you know, right now at this moment you are in the lead tally for posts so far this month!

[NancyMP]

Thanks, Becca. :D

Incidentally, whoever named little candy bars "fun size" has obviously never had fun in his entire life.

Ain't it the truth! I think they should be re-named "tiny treats!" I felt like a Scrooge passing them out!:rolleyes:

:clap:I think I'm falling in love with your adorable Batman and Catwoman! How super is it to actually have a Batmobile!!!!! :heart:,:heart:, and :heart:!

I'm going to go get my hair done now; later, superheroes & superheroines!

[TinaC]

(PPS, do I need worry about a person whos username is a bit scatalogical? It puts me off wanting to comment)

I just learned me a new word - not sure when I'll need it though:evil:.

[TinaC]

Carey, super fab awesome photos of your little superheros.

[CareyG]

right now at this moment you are in the lead tally for posts so far this month!
Becca should never go on errands the first day of the month! :lol: :lol: :D

Thanks, Nancy, I kinda love them, too. :D :heart: Take heart that you were not handing out toothbrushes, at least. :eek:

~!Carey

[stapeliad]

stapsie, just so you know, right now at this moment you are in the lead tally for posts so far this month!

I cant revel in this glory, Becca will surely overtake me when she gets home. :lol:

[TinaC]

Unmentionables.......I cant believe it might be Sunday.................how exciting...........

We have a pile of fun size chocs left, nobody knocked on our door....I am worried about this, have we been blacklisted?

Nancy enjoy your hair do.

My bargain pile. I bought a whole load of non-standard frames off a framer a year or so ago, cant remember what I paid but between £2 and £5 each. Last week I got soon-to-be-employed-but-at-the-time-unemployed-Him-Indoors to go to the DIY store to get me some MDF panels cut to fit. He got 8 done to fit the frames, plus two medium and one giant one spare. All for £10! I cant believe how cheap it was. So I've bought some proper primer and just have to paint to fit now.

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Off to life drawing in a mo, catch ya laters.

[!becca]

Jessica, maybe this will be your month!:D

I can tell you all since my package has reached it's destination...I have learned by going to a new post office that Rolina's swap package was probably flagged for taxes because it had the wrong customs form on it...the form it had was only supposed to be used for packages exceeding $400 in value.:eek: I am glad I know better now.

[!becca]

Yay, tina for the frames.:clap:

[stapeliad]

Tina be careful of showing all those frames to Becca! :D :lol:

Jessica, maybe this will be your month!

I seriously doubt it. :lol:

[!becca]

I am putting things away in my yard...and couldn't help but take a few photos...

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[stapeliad]

lucky you with all that fall foliage!! why arent you outside painting?

[!becca]

Tina be careful of showing all those frames to Becca! :D :lol:



I seriously doubt it. :lol::lol: :lol:

[!becca]

lucky you with all that fall foliage!! why arent you outside painting?I have yard chores to do first...then if I have time and energy...

[bjornjo]

myself has spent some time doing mankins drawing setting up diffrent poses they are quite fun not quite the flow of loomis :) still waiting for my books
carey OMG that pair is unbeatabable his side kicker expresission makes you smile alot..but that third on the porch he really looks concerned will i save gotham tonight we could have needed him here heard the police had like busses to fill with drunk pepole

sid i could take abit of that bean mash...but then i will end up being..simply a fart
Tina nice with those frames and cheap. mdf is good to paint on

Nancy ahh tooth i have an workmate who had so much problem with her tooth she fixes them at dentist and then they break and cost a minor fortune

sandra hope your mind is finding its way back..not something that have come to trouble you?

[bjornjo]

beatutyful fall colors today been quite cloudy but warm taken care of leafes they are falling down now. you seem to have quite a yard becca i would not want to collect all those leafes
have done vaccuming and wipeing the floor today

[!becca]

Hi Bjorn! You have outdone my housekeeping efforts today.:)

Nancy, did I miss it somewhere..are you getting a hair cut?:)

[mtpalms]

Sorry, but it is 12:30 pm on Nov1st, and you guys are already 5 pages in, so I won't be playing catch up, I need to go paint!

But here's a final Meow-loween kitteh for you all:
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Later everyone!:wave:

[CareyG]

Bjorn, thanks. :D I know, for being a silly little boy he is often very serious in his silliness, so Batman really fit him well (people often think he's mad, but he's just being himself :lol:).

Tina, thanks, and those are some great frames and supports!! Board is super inexpensive, so it's really nice.

Becca, what gorgeous pictures of your yard! You reminded me of one I took in my sunroom the other morning.

~!Carey

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[!becca]

Carey, thank you! :) That is a beautiful photo..I love the spot of purple.:heart:

Marcia, scary cat pic.:)

[stapeliad]

i forgot to tell you all...last night when i was learning about how to give my cat injections, the vet tech found some blue fur on my cat. We were both baffled. She brushed it out and it looked suspiciously like french ultramarine...and definitely smelled just like oil paint. :D :lol:

Kitty does sleep under my easel, though honestly i have no idea how she got the paint on her. And it might have been there for a while, too.

[!becca]

Jessica, :lol: I would be a little surprised if your relaxicat didn't have a little paint on her.:D

[CareyG]

Jessica :lol: :lol: It might have been *more* suspicious if there wasn't any paint. :D

[CareyG]

Jessica, I would be a little surprised if your relaxicat didn't have a little paint on her.
:lol:

I hadn't read that post before my previous one. :D

[CareyG]

Hey, I am so excited!

This Saturday is the Steeplechase, which is the event of the year here (at least for me!). Every time we've lived here I have been able to go, which is so awesome. I am so excited!

[!becca]

Yay, Carey!:clap: it does sound like fun.:) Are you really going to get a pony?

[ArtyRolina]

Well cool!



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Off to life drawing in a mo, catch ya laters.

[ArtyRolina]

Oh, lovely colours - it is finally changing here, but gales are forecast for tomorrow. I will be furious if all the leaves get blown off :(

I am putting things away in my yard...and couldn't help but take a few photos...

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[ArtyRolina]

Oh my, that's BEAUTIFUL!



Becca, what gorgeous pictures of your yard! You reminded me of one I took in my sunroom the other morning.

~!Carey

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[ArtyRolina]

Hee-hee, Jessica, poor Relaxicat, she wants to be painted, not painted... um, you know what I mean.


Heh, Carey, that steeplechase sounds like fun (and a good photo op too)!

[ArtyRolina]

I am having internet problems this evening, it keeps coming and going, hrmph, that has happened a couple of times now, I wonder if it is my router?

[!becca]

Oh, lovely colours - it is finally changing here, but gales are forecast for tomorrow. I will be furious if all the leaves get blown off Rolina, thank you.:) that is one reason I wanted to take a few photos...we are forecast slush and 50mph wind tomorrow.

I think Carey has done a few steeplechase paintings, they are amazing.:)

[!becca]

I am having internet problems this evening, it keeps coming and going, hrmph, that has happened a couple of times now, I wonder if it is my router?Hope we don't lose you.

[ArtyRolina]

I have to share, I have good news for a change:

I think my stomach is officially better!

And, my mood has lifted a bit!

Sometimes I moan about the bad things and forget to cheer about the good things!

[MarkMark]

OK! Back out in the studio today, continuing my landscape, added a horse and rider, way to go on it though. Heading out again in a few moments to work on my three plums still life. Doesnt have to much to do with reality but that is the direction Im heading. Got a start in today of my cityscape, and old photo I took I years ago and have always loved. Promise to post all on Whats on your easel in the next day or so. Please shout at me if I dont.

[!becca]

Yay, Rolina for all the good news!:clap: :heart:

Mark, i look forward to you WOYE posting.:)

[ArtyRolina]

Thanks Becca!

Well done Mark, you do sound busy.

[CareyG]

Thanks, Rolina. I really am happy to hear of your improvements, as well!

Becca,
Are you really going to get a pony?
It's a tentative plan if I feel we can swing it money and attention-wise. I'm sure we *could*...it's just a question of if we *should*. :lol:

~!Carey

[lovin art]

Hiya lovelies just looking in , Becc got your email thankyou I'll try for that I'm not sure what Stephen is up to but bear with me please

Thanks for worring about me Bj , means a great deal you are a great dude a kind and gentle soul , so you do house work eh !!

You to Rolina , your sweet to say all that belive me I felt like an alien yesterday not a good infact one of my worse since I've been here !

Away your pics both carey and Becc are lovely

[!becca]

Carey, I know you have a few obligations at home...but money wise, lots of people are looking for someone to adopt their ponies and I know you would somehow find a way to care for them...:D It is a big commitment though, glad you are wading in slowly. (but I hope you get one, it would no doubt be the luckiest pony in the world.)

[!becca]

Hi Sandra!!! I guess we will have to leave it that if Stephen comes and brings your swaps...we will start the opening ceremony.:D
Glad you like the pics, it is glorious looking out my windows today.:)

[CareyG]

it would no doubt be the luckiest pony in the world
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

:D

[ArtyRolina]

If you do get a pony, Carey,

DON'T PAINT ANY STRIPES ON IT, lol!

[CareyG]

DON'T PAINT ANY STRIPES ON IT, lol!
:eek:

You think I have that much self-control??

:lol:

[NancyMP]

Carey, mebbe you'll just quietly rescue a zebra from a zoo... that way you can save your paint for paintings!:D

Björn, if you did have that mess of beans Sid made, you wouldn't be an old fart like him. You would be a young fart, all of whom are strangely inaudible, and then they say that it was the dog!

Jessica, stop painting your cat! She's gonna to start thinking she's a painter and get into your stuff!:cat:

Becca, my hair is very blonde and very short,:eek: but I have reservations about any glamour!

Sandra,:heart: we loooooove you!!!!:grouphug::heart:

:clap:YAY, Mark, if you don't post all that art on WOYE by Friday, we can shout at you! What fun!:D

[!becca]

Nancy, you have to show us pics of you and your new hair!:heart: :D

[NancyMP]

Rolina,:heart: I am so glad you're feeling better! Yes, always report the good stuff along with the gripes; we like full disclosure here...:D

Tina,:heart: what a great collection of frames and painting surfaces! You and Him Inside are both ingenious critters. MDF is the same as Masonite here in the US, isn't it?;)

I haven't been making it to life drawing on Tuesdays, but I did download a wonderful pose online from Art Models, which I will start on after I finish the last of the framing tonight. I need to make a major haul of paintings over to the gallery tomorrow, and I also need to inspect the older frames on them to see if they're still in decent shape!

Marcia,:heart: things seem to going great there, and I'm counting on you having a wonderful week of great events (and no shoulder pain)!:crossfingers::)

[NancyMP]

The bad news: The Oklahoma Creativity Forum contacted me to say there was a tear in the canvas on "A Cat and her Horse" when they received it, but that it wasn't that detectible, so they will hang it and take a pic of it for the archives. The only time I think this could have happened was when that car crashed into on the way to deliver the painting!

I was reassured when she told me that it looked reparable.

[mtpalms]

Oh Nancy that is a shame! :(

I tore a painting once trying to get a canvas clip in place. I repaired it, but it was too big of a hole to really do any good.

[sidbledsoe]

Nancy, here is a thread (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119432&highlight=restoration+dress) in the hall of fame where jim termini describes how he fixed a tear and restored the painting.

[NancyMP]

Hi, Sid,:heart: I had been wondering where you were! Thanks for the link, but this is minimal damage and the painting is only ten months old. I had a tear happen a long time ago in a large painting that I had just finished.:eek: When it fell on the corner of a board, it tore through the very middle!:( It was an x-shaped tear, and I immediately turned it over and I applied cloth tape to the back. Then I retouched the front.

I had forgotten about the tear in it, since my sister had it for years. When she died, my nephew gave me the painting back, and it was then that I noticed the repair was still intact and the front still looked perfect!:D

[NancyMP]

Becca,:heart: I took a break and took a pic of my hair...then I couldn't stand it being that short and put on a hat!:lol:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/01-Nov-2011/203830-Nancy_the_Sophisticate_004.jpg

[NancyMP]

We are not having many color changes in our trees here. It's probably during November that they'll suddenly turn, and two days later the wind will rip them off, so plein air painters have to be on their toes in Okie-land! It was 73F today, so I still haven't put on shoes. Which is hilarious when you dress up for a photo on top and are barefoot on bottom!

[sidbledsoe]

hey that is a very excellent photo nancy, a real keeper, is it for the portrait swap?

[!becca]

Nancy, so sorry about your painting.:( I am glad though it can be repaired.

And, wow! What a sharp photo.:thumbsup:

Hi Sid, nice that you dropped by.:D

[mtpalms]

I agree! Beautiful lady!

[!becca]

Ok, Nancy, you did it...made me look over my swap pics again.:lol: I have 4, really 5 (but my husband doesn't like 5) and I can't really choose between them...their may be a lottery to decide which gets picked.

And, our autumn colors are like yours...shortlived. I have just been trying to drink it in as best I can since their has been no time to paint it.

[NancyMP]

hey that is a very excellent photo nancy, a real keeper, is it for the portrait swap?

Sid, I've got Jen (Turpintine45) for the swap, and I'm giving her two options ... I think. The other one is more to Kevin's specifications, but I'll don't know which one I should use; here's the other one - a lot less formal, but still with the dramatic chiaroscuro.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/01-Nov-2011/203830-Nancy_Portrait_for_Swap_Final.jpg

[NancyMP]

Ok, Nancy, you did it...made me look over my swap pics again.:lol: I have 4, really 5 (but my husband doesn't like 5) and I can't really choose between them...their may be a lottery to decide which gets picked.

And, our autumn colors are like yours...shortlived. I have just been trying to drink it in as best I can since their has been no time to paint it.

Becc, if you want to PM me your swap photos, I would be glad to offer an opinion! (I'm always good at having opinions of other peeps' stuff:lol:!)

[NancyMP]

I keep wanting airbrush out my scars and wrinkles, but, that's part of me, too, unfortunately!

[!becca]

Nancy, that is a beautiful photo too...:heart:...ok pming you.

[NancyMP]

I just finished getting my paintings ready for transport. I don't know whether to wrestle them into the car tonight, or wake up groggy (as usual) tomorrow and do it. I will need to get them to the gallery by about 3pm.

[!becca]

Nancy, I bet you will have time to load tomorrow...:D How exciting for you...I can't wait to see the pics.:clap:

[NancyMP]

Marcia, I missed your comment the first time; thank you so much! You are all such lovely peeps, and thank you for your encouragement!

Becc, I think all of your pix are worth painting, but I particularly like the last two! And you are lucky to have Jeni as your partner; she is one very good artist!

I think I had better put the bod to bed:angel: so I can get up and get with it tomorrow. Good night, dear ones!

:heart::grouphug::heart:

[!becca]

Night Nancy..:grouphug: and thanks again.

[CareyG]

Good morning, everyone.

Nancy, those are both fabulous photos, I love them. :heart: That is sad about the rip in your canvas, but I'm glad to hear that it will probably be okay. You've now made me optimistic about fixing these two ripped canvii I have. They haven't been painted on yet, but I was thinking I might give them up as a loss because of their holes. But they are not big holes, and both are otherwise nice canvii which I don't want to just toss out. I think I'll fix and use them after all. :D

There are places you can *buy* zebras, you know, and someday I really would like to have one. :D They ain't cheap, but who needs a car if you can have a zebra, right? :lol:

~!Carey

[!becca]

Carey, i guess you need both a zebra and a pony...they could be pals.:D And, you could easily afford it by your frugal ways in repairing damaged canvii.:wink2:

[sidbledsoe]

I would also like to have a donkey or a mule.
do you know what the old lady horse said when she tripped?

[!becca]

Yes, I think donkeys are adorable.:heart:
do you know what the old lady horse said when she tripped?

I am afraid to ask...what?

[sidbledsoe]

"help me, I've fallen and I can't giddy-up!" :D

[!becca]

Sid! :lol:

[!becca]

I received my swap photo to paint today...am a little embarrassed by mine now.:o She sent such a glamorous photo.:)

We have cold wind and drizzle today, maybe I will get to work on it a little.

[sidbledsoe]

you know why horses can't dance?


horses have two left feet.:D

(sorry carey but they were on my laffy taffy wrappers)


becc, if i could i would give you a sticky here!:D

[!becca]

Sid, thank for the thought...which is really funny as I was just thinking where is Dana with those stickies.:D

Actuallly, I think I have saw dancing horses.:)

[sidbledsoe]

yes, gene autry had one beccs.

[!becca]

Yes, and I think I have seen them in horse shows...very talented.:D

[sidbledsoe]

his horse was Champion, and he could do the hula and charleston.

[!becca]

Those are advanced steps!

[stapeliad]

Nance I :heart: your swap pics!!
Carey are you getting a pony??

[stapeliad]

Sid I rummaged thru the halloween bag and spied some laffy taffy in there. I will pilfer it and tell you the jokes. :D

Rummaging thru your kid's halloween candy is a parental fringe benefit. :thumbsup:

[!becca]

Wish I had a halloween bag to pilfer.:D...maybe it is best that I don't.

[!becca]

Jessica, I just spotted your new Master's thread!...you have been one very busy lady, lovely choice with this one too!!!:grouphug:

[stapeliad]

Thanks Beccs, I wrote that one back in July...copy/paste....

[!becca]

Jessica, copy/paste is very handy.:)

[CareyG]

Rummaging thru your kid's halloween candy is a parental fringe benefit.
I'm pretty sure this is the point of Halloween.

Sid, you are so funny. :D

Here is our Laffy Taffy joke from two minutes ago:

"How do you shoot a killer bee?"

Gavin's answer:
"By eating it."

That is a Laffy Taffy joke in a nutshell.

I just made a pumpkin pie according to Jessica's recipe. (I think.) It smells delicious. How can I wait for dinner now??

~!Carey

[stapeliad]

Carey i got your txts but then got sidetracked. i always have to bake the pies longer than the recipe calls for. make sure they are set in the middle.

[sidbledsoe]

"How do you shoot a killer bee?"

you are supposed to use a bee bee gun!:D

[stapeliad]

btw pumpkin is a vegetable which qualifies the pie for being dinner.

[stapeliad]

you are supposed to use a bee bee gun!

:lol:

You would know that. :lol:

[sidbledsoe]

I yam what I yam!

[!becca]

I do think that pumpkin is my favorite pie...Carey send me a piece.:)

Sid...:lol:

Jessica, being a custard it can be dinner. (and vegetable)

[sidbledsoe]

Make fresh dream whip and add a small slice of pumpkin pie and drizzle with chocolate and a cherry for a topping!
(sprinkles optional too):smug:

[stapeliad]

I am all out of pumpkin pie.......... :crying:

[sidbledsoe]

i yam too.

[stapeliad]

Sid you're killing me. :lol:

[stapeliad]

Sid are you on a sugar high?

[sidbledsoe]

i wonder if this would help (http://www.pets.ca/dogs/tips/tip-75-pumpkin-for-cats-pumpkin-for-dogs-pumpkin-for-diarrhea-or-constipation/)humans like me too?
i am on a pumpkin roll!:D

[stapeliad]

Sid you are such a fart! :lol: :lol: :lol: LMAO

[sidbledsoe]

ROFLMAO too!

[stapeliad]

Welcome to the Soily Rag!...again! :lol:

(Sid that one is all your fault.)

[CareyG]

i always have to bake the pies longer than the recipe calls for.
I've usually found that to be the case--this time, I think it was actually pretty close. But I do I keep double checking to make sure it's done. (Every time the knife comes out, I get to taste it. :lol:)

Sid :lol:

[stapeliad]

I do the same thing CAREY...YUM!! ENJOY!!

sorri caps lock

[CareyG]

sorri caps lock
I get really excited about pumpkin pie, too. :D

[CareyG]

Is it just me or does it really make no sense at all to "raise money to support anti-greed protests"?

[lovin art]

hia loves .....

hope your all well , been insane in the brain atm ...but i did have a break through lasr night , my life drawing is getting stronger even my teacher Nick who is a hard task master said Im doing grand like .... at least one thing in my life is getting there ...:D

Sid so your soiling the rag again eh!! nice pics NANCE and i miss you all too took some photos for the swap i look like something the cat draged in ....lol

i havent cooked for ages ....:(

[sidbledsoe]

i look like something the cat draged in ....lol
wish my cat would drag you in my house!

[stapeliad]

Is it just me or does it really make no sense at all to "raise money to support anti-greed protests"?

It only makes sense if they donate the proceeds to me.

[stapeliad]

Hi sandra!! :wave:

[!becca]

Hi Sandra, cant wait to see your drawings.:)

[sidbledsoe]

my cat has brought in many varmits, birds, rabbits, and one mole.

[!becca]

Sid, I used to have a cat that liked to hunt gophers. She would sit by their mounds for hours waiting for that movement....but never brought one in the house.

[stapeliad]

my cat has brought in many varmits, birds, rabbits, and one mole.

Is that supposed to be complimentary to sandra? :confused:

[lovin art]

wish my cat would drag you in my house!

awh:o :heart: One day Oily soily boy ..... i just gotta make it over there to meet you all :thumbsup: , and before Quantas my airline go under:rolleyes: they have all my fly points ive never used yet ...:D


hia Stapsiee my love:wave: ... hows that adorable cat of yours ?:heart:

Becc:heart: you sweet thing i posted that still for you all ~hope you dig it as much as me ...:D

[lovin art]

Is that supposed to be complimentary to sandra? :confused:


i hope not ~~~:D :lol: you missed his earlier post J you precious dag xxx:heart:

[sidbledsoe]

Is that supposed to be complimentary to sandra? :confused:
yes it is, molly has never brought in any :angel: 's, just :eek: 's

[!becca]

Becc you sweet thing i posted that still for you all ~hope you dig it as much as me it's amazing!:heart:

[stapeliad]

i hope not ~~~ you missed his earlier post J you precious dag xxx


I'm just messin with Sid. :D

[stapeliad]

yes it is, molly has never brought in any 's, just 's

That's better than :envy: :evil: s.........

[!becca]

yes it is, molly has never brought in any :angel: 's, just :eek: 'snow I see your point.:)

[lovin art]

Sid , you are the angel on here I think:angel: .... along with Becc , N, J, C, M, T , R, BJ Sorry for the short type on your names im stuffed ...lol but i do love you all:D

[lovin art]

it's amazing!:heart:


Thankyou chica all of you , im flattered guys .:heart: :o ... its so awesome to be painting again ....:D

[!becca]

Sandra, I am sure it is...:heart:

[lovin art]

it is Becc , Ive missed it terribly ....

\Becc im sure your pic for the swap will just as glamorous chica , your beautiful period !!:heart: ... Im thinking of doing mine in a tonal study not sure yet ...:D

[!becca]

Sandra, you are being too sweet:heart:...my photos are pretty plain. :o A tonal study is a great idea..I am really excited to start mine.:D It will be a bit a of a challenge for me in a good way.:D

[stapeliad]

It will be a bit a of a challenge for me in a good way.

I dunno Beccs, you'll probably knock it out like nobody's business and it will be fabulous. :D

[lovin art]

Becc you will breeze through it , im glad you like my idea of the tonal thing , its so much easyier to work like that at the moment being im away from home and all

no im not being sweet Becc you are beautiful :heart: ... i dont like reading that becc dont say that please ...:D

[!becca]

Jessica, thanks..this one will require some experimentation first.:D

Sandra, ok.:heart: I like tonal works.:D

[!becca]

The thing about getting someone elses photo is that you are also getting a dose of their creative ideas too..takes a moment to get on track.

[lovin art]

yeah i totally agree there becc , i got this huge email from the dude who is painting me and talk about overwhelmed ~he thinks im someone famous on here nice dude though.... asking me what he should paint on etc how embarrsing is that :o :lol: little does he know im realy a loser with bad ass health !!!:lol:

gota go i hate to leave you all :(

[!becca]

he thinks im someone famous on here Sanrdra, this is accurate perception on his part...:D :heart:
See you later.:grouphug:

[ArtyRolina]

Hi everyone, I have tried to post several times this evening but had many interruptions!

It has been a looooong day today, I have been training some new volunteers and that is always pretty full on, plus I am trying to fit in some more walking as my regime has slipped these past 6 months and I want to get my fitness back.

I am off to bed now and will comment properly tomorrow. Night all!

[TinaC]

Hi gang.

I've been preparing and swapping photos this evening, I've got a great face to paint its a shame my partner is lumbered with me, poor guy.

Becca I know exactly what you mean about taking a moment to get on track with someone else's photos. I am going to go and check out some master paintings for ideas.

Nancy, I love your photos, you are one classy looking lady with that hat on. Was that one of your offerings for the swap.

Never eaten pumpkin pie, I made pumpkin and coconut soup once. It was nice but that was about 6 years ago and I havent made a second bowl yet.....

Sandra dont call yourself a loser, I'm sorry but I have to be firm with you on this matter. Thats the last thing you are and you are not to say it again. OK? I am very sorry about your health issues, its grinding for you I know but you have your art, your family and your international buddies to turn to.:grouphug:

Hi Bjorn :wave: .

Hi Marcia, sounds like you are going great guns with your open studios and shows and everything. Do your guitars sell well at these events?

I cant remember what else I was going to say, think I am coming down with a bit of a cold or something so an early night is called for I think.

[NancyMP]

Is it just me or does it really make no sense at all to "raise money to support anti-greed protests"?

I support protesting, and do much protesting my own self, so send the money to me ... since I am anti-greed except for my own self.

[NancyMP]

Sid , you are the angel on here I think:angel: .... along with Becc , N, J, C, M, T , R, BJ Sorry for the short type on your names im stuffed ...lol but i do love you all:D

You forgot to include our angel:angel:Sandra!:heart:

[bjornjo]

jessica i saw some horrible show where they put color on dogs and then cut out diffrent stuff animal faces and such looked quite horrible...

rolina nah i dont see you as pessimistic but great you feel better :), well the training is important might take some burden of you? sleep tight

Mark where in stockholm did you paint that painting on your blog?
carey maybe you should paint that view you would have a full spectrum painting
sandra ofc i do housework...ahh nice to get progress in your drawings will be fun to see you know that i will have to click your name later and see your first figure drawing posted and compare if thats ok with you, that still life looks nice good shapes and value wise looks very good. and hows your aunt? and do you still get so tired?
nancy good that t hey can fix the tear but still not fun when you work hard, think both are pretty but the top one with hat looks so classic 73 f seems nice we but not good for pepole who want to paint fall colors,
tina how was the LD? btw i saw your masters work of odd it looks nice

hmm forgot how much the clock is....well i only work evenings and almost every weekend so i guess i will miss many of spirit days :(

in todays mornings papers there was a drawing of a p**ngraphic pose...and apparently it is quite ok to place the eyes on diffrent levels..

btw if you those old clumsy screens they are the best for showing "dark" pictures they can almost do "black"

well time to sleep now gn

[lovin art]

You forgot to include our angel:angel:Sandra!:heart:
Oops :o see I am a loser sorry Sid you know I love ya too I hope ! ;)

[NancyMP]

Sandicat,:heart: I hate to get into an argument with you, but
YOU ARE AN ANGEL,:angel: NOT A LOSER! YOU ARE FAMOUS!:smug: AND YOU'RE A LOVE! :heart::heart::heart:

So there!:lol:

[stapeliad]

Hi Oilycat! :heart:


Bj that sounds pretty woerd.

[stapeliad]

Sandicat,:heart: I hate to get into an argument with you, but
YOU ARE AN ANGEL,:angel: NOT A LOSER! YOU ARE FAMOUS!:smug: AND YOU'RE A LOVE! :heart::heart::heart:

So there!:lol:


what nance said. :thumbsup:

[NancyMP]

Tina,:heart: I did include the one with the hat when I sent them to my portrait swap partner, because so many of you thought it was good on the Oily. I gave her a choice between the two.

See, Miss Sandyhead! Jess agrees, and everybody here LOVES you!:grouphug::D

[stapeliad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7UmUX68KtE

:D

[NancyMP]

Jess, :lol:!

[mtpalms]

Hi Marcia, sounds like you are going great guns with your open studios and shows and everything. Do your guitars sell well at these events?


I have now sold a grand total of..., wait for it...., One. But it was for $850, so not bad! I just need to find my market. :smug:


:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Marcia,:heart: that is fabulous..it always starts with one.:D

I have been sort of messing with what I might put on ebay if I could just get everything organized enough to do it...I am thinking of some of my older pieces, that don't necessarily need to see the dumpster yet, but I wouldn't put them on my website either....there is a lot of preparation to do it though.

And, I have office work and this portrait swap and a few other paintings inthe planning stages as well as everyday life to take up a lot of time right now.

Have had Jeni's portrait swap photo for about 24 hours now, and my panic has subsided, I can see such potential with this, she has amazing features and has set up a lovely shot...now if I can just execute my plan.

Nancy,:heart: how did the painting delivery go today? I bet you are anxious to see everything hung.:D You have a great season for your show...and I am looking forward to seeing the pics.

Carey,:heart: how was the pumpkin pie?

Jessica,:heart: cute video.

Rolina,:heart: Good luck with keeping up with the walks..they are so beneficial.

Tina,:heart: sorry about the cold. Thought I was getting one too, but i seem to be better tonight.

Sandra,:heart: hope you are feeling better and maybe painting something.

[lovin art]

Sandicat,:heart: I hate to get into an argument with you, but
YOU ARE AN ANGEL,:angel: NOT A LOSER! YOU ARE FAMOUS!:smug: AND YOU'RE A LOVE! :heart::heart::heart:

So there!:lol:

Nance I thought you ment I forgot Sid the angel as I called him earlier ... so called myself a dag / loser , gees Im a dumb blonde :o :lol:

your all lovely I love your all heaps :o :heart: :grouphug:

hey BJ ;) OK SO YOU KNOW WHAT we will just wait for you to post some great art in the spirit thread any how ....:heart:

[lovin art]

Becca Jane , i have been drawing all day chica .... its looking really fab to this is my study of my flayed figure all the mussels you would love it

hey oilycat!! hows that kitty tat , i keep asking you daggis STAPESS

Tiny T , OK BUT I AM A dag i can call myself that right ? :D LOVE YA

[stapeliad]

hey oilycat!! hows that kitty tat , i keep asking you daggis STAPESS

She's...i dont know. She won't pee (!!) for me to test her glucose, and she won't eat (much) so I can't give her insulin. I have to find a food she will scarf down.

I do, however, now have MY VERY OWN GENUINE.................... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETQfuzNGT58)

Arent you all jealous?

[!becca]

Sandra, glad you were drawing!:heart:

Jessica, sorry for the kitty troubles, and I don't know how to help you from here.:grouphug: I think smelly cat was written just for such occasions.

[!becca]

Where is everyone this morning?:confused:

I guess Carey has said that Thursdays are busy. But, everyone else?

Jessica, maybe it is a good thing you are having a shortage of kitty pee...could mean she is better with that smelly food.

I have been busy in my office this morning...and still have bills to pay.:(

[mtpalms]

I am indulging in some much needed housework. Everything is pretty much set for the house concert tomorrow, I just need to load the PA.

I also need to take high rez pictures of the 3 paintings that I hang Sunday. Balance my checkbook, a million little things I've neglected the past few weeks.

[!becca]

Marcia good luck with it all...take pics for us.:D It is true the little things can snow you under.

[Freesail]

Why isn't this thread a sticky yet?

[!becca]

I have a little problem...I need boxes..the us postal service doesn't make boxes that fit standard sized paintings.:( I can't buy boxes locally, need to drive 120 miles.:( I can order boxes, but they are pricey.:( I used to have boxes, I gave them to my husband to store and he threw them away.:(

[!becca]

Paul...that is what I would like to know.

[sidbledsoe]

sorry 'bout your box dilemna beccers, I have a bunch at home and I have access to whatever I would need here at work for free, sorry :o .

i am off now to order a couple of things at ASW :D .

[!becca]

Well, Sid, i may just have to go on a box buying trip....not everyone is as lucky as you.:) What are you ordering?

[mtpalms]

Boxes are always a hassle. The bathroom in my studio is packed full of them.
If you do a search for mirror boxes, it turns up some useful hits and the boxes don't seem too expensive.
http://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Boxes/Mirror-picture-boxes/Mirror-Picture-Box?id=8697
http://www.uboxes.com/moving-boxes-picture.aspx?CategoryID=57
http://www.uline.com/BL_7901/Artwork-Mirror-Boxes

If there is a moving company in your area like Bekins, United Vanlines, UHaul, etc, you might be able to get boxes from them.

[!becca]

Marcia, thanks..I have ordered boxes in quantity before and they are very nice and the price is ok, but shipping charges were high...the fedex/ups store has a nice variety of boxes, it just isn't close. But if I go and buy an assortment, it kind of makes it worth the trip. I will save your links in case I have a problem with my plans.

[sidbledsoe]

i am getting a couple of things for my guerilla box, larger panel holder, palette extender, maybe a pocket box.

[!becca]

Sid, are these early birthday presents to yourself?:D

[stapeliad]

i am off now to order a couple of things at ASW .

Enjoy your shopping spree, pls post pictures. I will enjoy vicariously, as I will not be buying any art supplies for a long time.

[stapeliad]

maybe a pocket box.

whats that??

[!becca]

Yes, please post pics!:D

[Freesail]

Becca,

While you might need to buy more boxes then you'll ever want here, if you search for the sizes you'll need, they just may have them. Here is a link to a 16x20 size box.

http://www.uline.com/Product/AdvSearchResult.aspx?keywords=16x20x2

[!becca]

Thanks, Paul, you have been helpful.:)

[!becca]

I remembered where I have a few boxes, the right size, at least I have what I need for now.:D

[sidbledsoe]

whats that??
stapeworm, jamie is using one in this thread. (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=911612)

[!becca]

:eek: stapeworm, :lol:
jamie is using one in this thread.cute, I thought I saw these the other day when I was browsing...:heart: adorable.

[NancyMP]

Becca,:heart: Himself packed the car for me and I got all my paintings hauled over to the gallery yesterday. Then we had a long meeting - we have four new artists (four peeps didn't renew their contracts, so we needed them), and we have been switching jobs around. My job was Facebook, which I hate, but I managed to get rid of it and get the website job instead, which I love!

I still need to make some reproductions of some of my art on cards to be sold, so that is what I'm working on today, as well as figuring the home budget and paying bills.

Tomorrow's the big day, and I'm so wired I could chew through ten-penny nails! I need to pick up a bottle of wine today for the opening. We've ordered gladiolas for the flowers and everything is all set, except for my nerves!:eek:

[stapeliad]

stapeworm

:eek:

and here I thought we were BFFs.

[stapeliad]

Sid that's like my little 6x8 microbox :D, which I love very very much.

[!becca]

Nancy, how sweet of your husband.:heart: You are right on track with your efforts and everything will be beautiful!...so try to relax and enjoy the whole thing:grouphug:...the wine will help tomorrow, I am sure.:D

[!becca]

and here I thought we were BFFs.what I thought too.

[TinaC]

I have now sold a grand total of..., wait for it...., One. But it was for $850, so not bad! I just need to find my market. :smug:


:rolleyes:

I am suprised you dont sell more they are really cool and well executed. I was talking to an artist the other night and she has started painting urban scenes, underground stations and the like and they have been really popular but only with Americans, the Brits havent gone for them. Anyway, I hope you find your market.

[!becca]

My husband just came in and told me that Dexter has a new friend..apparently he is paling around right now with a half grown opossum.:lol:

[lovin art]

and here I thought we were BFFs.

We are , I just don't know about SId you better watch him stapesiee lol

Holy hell now I've gone and done it my swap partner is getting irrate with me not giving out my email why can't he just send it via wc ? He doesn't need my email

[!becca]

I just don't know about SId you better watch him stapesiee lol
:thumbsup:
Sandra, i know what you mean...but I did send and get my images for the swap email. You can do more pixels that way...though I get pretty good resulition with the wc images.

[stapeliad]

We are ,

Oh good :heart:, at least now I HAVE A NICE BFF.

[stapeliad]

Send your swap photos thru email, the 800x600 WC image size is not large enough for good detail.

[lovin art]

Oh we are chicas BFFs xxx smooches to you both

I'm not having apathy brilliant day my daughter is missing me , I'm feeling like im a bad mum really

[TinaC]

tina how was the LD? btw i saw your masters work of odd it looks nice

hmm forgot how much the clock is....well i only work evenings and almost every weekend so i guess i will miss many of spirit days :(



Hello Bjorn, I'm glad you are OK.
Thanks for looking at my Odd pictures, you are a real sweetie :)

You should work on the international date/time difference for spirit day. I am sure its Saturday somewhere when you are not at work :evil:

How's your art doing, are you still keeping up the drawing practice?

I had to explain to a Scandinavian customer of ours what 'chinwag' was today. All the people I deal with speak such excellent English but I throw in colloquialisms now and then to challenge them. It means to chat a while if you need to know.

Dont work too hard :).

[!becca]

Oh we are chicas BFFs xxx smooches to you both

I'm not having apathy brilliant day my daughter is missing me , I'm feeling like im a bad mum reallysmooches to you too.xxx
You will be back home by Christmas won't you? I know you miss her too.:grouphug:

[!becca]

We were needing a net...if you want a surprise search for fish net on ebay.:D

[stapeliad]

oh becca you shoulda warned me with a butt icon, i am at the office!! :lol: :lol:

[!becca]

oh becca you shoulda warned me with a butt icon, i am at the office!! :lol: :lol::lol: :lol:

[TinaC]

Tiny T , OK BUT I AM A dag i can call myself that right ? :D LOVE YA

Yes, you can call yourself a dag, actually I dont know what it means but the tone always seems to be jovial. No loser though, there's a good girl. (patronising pat on the head :smug:)

Hey I saw the comment you made about me on the portrait swap thread - you are right I did say I would never put my picture up. I decided that if I want to do portraits of other people maybe I ought to know what it feels like myself. I am not in the least bit comfortable about it really but am biting the bullet. The really good thing about this forum is because of doing the unmentionables swaps I realised that if I could do seven paintings, albeit small ones, one shouldnt be beyond me. Of course you havent seen mine yet and might all hate them but doing it has given me the confidence to be more 'out there' if you know what I mean.

So I thank you all :wave:.

[!becca]

Tina, I am glad your confidence is up for the portrait swap.:)

[stapeliad]

I think Sid is scared to return to the oily rag after calling me STAPEWORM. :lol:

[!becca]

Jessica, I think you are right...he posted and ran.:lol:

[stapeliad]

I am trying to think of a good sig line for that.

[!becca]

Knowing you it will be superior!:D And, it is...:lol:

[sidbledsoe]

here i am stapentine!

[!becca]

Too late, Sid.:lol:

[stapeliad]

Sid- LMAO. I'm at my desk trying not to LOL. It hurts.

[TinaC]

Thanks Becca, I am working on being more confident. I say the word 'commission' outloud sometimes just to try it on for size. I have four commissions at the moment if you count the portrait swap, none of them for actual money but one day...

Jessica, what is your 'MY VERY OWN GENUINE....................'
did I miss it?

BTW I think STAPEWORM is a term of endearment from Sid - I understand he listens to rap music a lot, that may explain it

[stapeliad]

Tina it is a hyperlink...click on it...and be very, very jealous! :eek: