The Oily Rag...................Come and Chat February 2012

[!becca]

Carey, thank you.:D
Your soccer afternoon sounds so very sweet! Little Scarlette joining in too.:heart: :lol:
Yay for packages!:clap:

[sidbledsoe]

we could do another oily swap of 5x7 portraits.:D :grouphug:

[!becca]

we could do another oily swap of 5x7 portraits.:D :grouphug:I would be fine with that...already have most of mine painted.:D :heart:...and that means I would get to paint more again.

[mtpalms]

:wave: Good morning Oilies!!!

Becca, that portrait of Sid is great! I still have that picture of him playing his guitar that I intend to paint one of these days. As it is, I am having trouble finding time to paint what I need to get done!

[!becca]

Hi Marcia, and thank you! Yes, that pic with his guitar is great!:D

[!becca]

Sid, I thought you might like to see this with the final tweaks., sorry it is so dark.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/17-Feb-2012/100116-Sids_portrait...jpg

[NancyMP]

Nancy, it can hurt to first your acrylic nails put on, but if they are hurting when you get home, then *definitely* go to another shop where they know how to do it better. There are a LOT of people who do not know how to do it properly (like cutting hair :rolleyes:). In fact, I'd say the majority of people really don't do that great of a job. I really lucked out here to immediately happen upon someone who does it really really really well, but though I haven't really had nails that often before this, I have had a lot of bad experiences. Don't be loyal to service people just because they are nice if they don't do a good job. (Edit, if you want acrylic nails, you might look into "pink and white"...they put acrylic tips on, but then when they grow out you can just keep the gel on without the tips--still keeping the French manicure look--and then they do not have to be removed, they just sand down the gel and reapply and it looks really nice...it's a little more pricey, but you don't have to get new sets put on, only fills.)

They only put on tips, not full nails, Carey, but I don't understand why they didn't rough up the nail underneath just enough to accept the gel fill instead of doing it three different times!

Becca, that is a wonderful painting of Sid! :D

Becca, I forgot to say that, too, because it is! I'm such a slacker... Sid says he looks better in oil than in irl! I do too, Sid!

Yesterday was a long day, but a good day. We finally made it to soccer practice and let me tell you, it was *so sweet* to see all those kids running around on the field going everywhichaway and having no clue what they were doing. :lol: It was soooo cute. We all had a lot of fun. Scarlett kept running out onto the field with her own ball. :lol: :lol:

I love that! The sight of those kids running around having a great time sounds so nice, and I could just picture it in my head with cute little Scarlett running out with her own ball!:lol:

[lovin art]

Beccs , fab painting of the big squeeze Sid :heart: :clap: ..... very Him :D ....Sid you sure do look hot in oil dude . almost makes me wanta paint ya:D

Carey well done on a great day out :heart:

Nance , please dont let them wreck your nails babe:heart:

Hiya Marciacat:heart:

[sidbledsoe]

Sid, I thought you might like to see this with the final tweaks., sorry it is so dark.
it is just dandy there becc, no problem sistah, i am a bit blacker now :D

[!becca]

it is just dandy there becc, no problem sistah, i am a bit blacker now :D:lol: not really, just wait til I can get a pic with more light!

[!becca]

Nancy, and Sandra thank you both!:heart:

Yes, Sandra, Sid does look great!:D

[!becca]

Sid, I tried twice to edit the light in that image and whoever designs this software decided that my edited images should be inaccessable to me.:confused:

[!becca]

Ok,

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/17-Feb-2012/100116-sids_portrait..copy2-4.jpg

[lovin art]

it looks fine to me Becc ...:thumbsup: :thumbsup:


we could do another oily swap of 5x7 portraits.


thats not fair, i wont be around to do it .....:( oh well!

[!becca]

it looks fine to me Becc ...thanks, Sandra...just shouldn't even try to get a pic after the first one until it is dry.:rolleyes:

thats not fair, i wont be around to do it ..... oh well!Why not?

[lovin art]

yes its hard to get a pic while its still wet Becc :D

well I just ment my operation will interfere:o , dont know if i can paint that small , your all to good for this white duck:D

I guess you know your badly burnt if your skin peels , hey, mine has not peeled

[!becca]

Sandra, however you feel...I don't normally paint so small either...it isn't that difficult with a 5x7...but if you don't think you will be feeling up to it.:grouphug:
Yay that your skin hasn't peeled...maybe it is the vit E and aloe.:D

[lovin art]

well i could try , will see how i go Becc ,:heart: i could maybe paint some before hand :crossfingers:

i think it was that that helped .:heart: ... i was just thinking back to how sick you were last year ....:(

[!becca]

i think it was that that helped . ... i was just thinking back to how sick you were last year ....
Yes, don't want to do that again...

[!becca]

Well, I am ready to leave now...see you later.:heart:

[lovin art]

Well, I am ready to leave now...see you later.:heart:
Will miss you Beccs , and I hope you have a Lovely visit with your Bro...:heart: :grouphug:

[!becca]

Where did all the posts go!...Again!!!:eek: Maybe they will come back.

Well, I fell asleep last night in my after posting my portrait update and was asleep for a long time. Returned this morning to find we have lost a few things here..

It is early, but I hope the rest of the weekend goes smoothly.:D

[Freesail]

Ok I thought it was me with the post missing......

Good morning Becca, everyone

[!becca]

Morning, Paul! Weird stuff going on here....

[Freesail]

I agree, last post I saw in here was from Nancy, it was a family picture and that is now gone.

[Improv]

I agree, last post I saw in here was from Nancy, it was a family picture and that is now gone.

Morning everyone! :-)

A Mod on another forum mentioned spending 2 hours reporting 79 missing threads! :eek:

I really wish that they would stop doing maintenance on the WC site, it just seems to make things worse! :rolleyes:

[!becca]

Paul, Doug, it is the WC twilight zone!

I had been getting data base errors on and off and I suppose we are lucky the site is actually up and running right now, but this post disappearance frustrating!

That Said....Good Morning, everyone! Hope this weekend has all the hiccups it is going to have now and the rest the next two days are great ones.:D:heart:

Mine will start with a trip to the grocery store soon.:rolleyes:

[!becca]

But first, here are some pics that I had posted yesterday...

These are not ordinary longhorn..:confused:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_005copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_002copy4.jpg

And, these ponies were too cute, and friendly!

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_007copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_006copy4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_008copy4.jpg

[mtpalms]

:wave: Good Morning Oilies!!!

I think my last post was in response to Becca's ponies. Wonder what I missed:confused:

Why are those longhorns not ordinary?

[!becca]

Hi Marcia!:wave: their horns come out of their head in a V shape instead of horizontal! And, they are sort of oval shaped instead of round...and they are massive!!! I am going to take my better camera next time.

Already back from my groc shopping..went to the small local groc, it is a pleasure to shop there, it only has 3 isles to go down. I can be in and out of there in no time:D

[NancyMP]

Where did all the posts go!...Again!!!:eek: Maybe they will come back.

Well, I fell asleep last night in my after posting my portrait update and was asleep for a long time. Returned this morning to find we have lost a few things here..

It is early, but I hope the rest of the weekend goes smoothly.:D

Well, you just explained the problem, Becca!:heart: You went to sleep, so the gremlins were able to get into Wet Canvas and do all that destruction, whilst laughing evilly.:evil:

Here's my updated painting on Lydia, which was also wiped out on my thread in Portraiture.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/203830-Lydia.2.17.12.jpg

And here's the family portrait. From left to right, Naomi, Don, Mother, Father, me and Marilyn. My third sister Lois is taking the picture.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/203830-Nancy_with_family.jpg

[!becca]

Nancy, your portrait is beautiful! Your love shows here, it is one of your best!:heart::clap:
That family photo is a real treasure! You look adorable in it.:grouphug:

[NancyMP]

Thank you, Becca!:heart: But I have this strange feeling of deja vu, like you said this before and I said this before and ... it's Groundhog Day, all over again!:eek:

I think I'll fix some brunch. Maybe an omelet if I still have a bell pepper in there.:D

[!becca]

Nancy, :lol: wonder where those feelings come from!:eek: I have been getting lunch too, and had hoped for a brunh lunch as well but needed to change my plans until more dishes are washed!

[!becca]

Marcia, since you asked...

Here is a regular longhorn...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_093copy1.jpg

Here is a closeup from the pics of the cattle I took yesterday...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_004copy6edit-4.jpg

[lovin art]

that cow is looking up that other cows poopshooter :D , i bought my brother a cow lolly despencer is that even a word~i guess not:o

yeah my thread is gone on Lydia too:( .... i think if this keeps happening im getting off for good , whats the point , you post a lovely drawing and they wipe it:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Well, Sandra, cows will be cows!:lol: Maybe that explains the surprised look on the cows face that is the subject of the looking.:lol:

i think if this keeps happening im getting off for good , whats the point , you post a lovely drawing and they wipe it
Now, Sandra, please don't be leaving us for a few tech issues.:heart:

[lovin art]

Well I guess they will be ....cows that is ...:lol:

Hiya Beccs:heart: :wave: I really like that first shot you painted from that one didnt you ?

the site issues:rolleyes: well they are frustrating as you said Beccs ..... Im not chica,:heart: but I if I say that , it mite scare it into working ....:rolleyes: :lol:

[!becca]

Yes, Sandra, I painted from the first one.:D

I do wish something would work to scare the whole place into working smoothly and reliably! But then, I still have issues running my new pc.:o

Will you be painting today?:heart:

[lovin art]

Yes, Sandra, I painted from the first one.:D

I do wish something would work to scare the whole place into working smoothly and reliably! But then, I still have issues running my new pc.:o

Will you be painting today?:heart:


yes I agree Beccs:heart: , here hoping it works ....:crossfingers:

and Yes Beccs:heart: I gota finish that still my flowers are still holding up but starting to drop their petals so Id better finish them off , the quiker I do that the quicker I can start on Lydia then :D

[!becca]

Yay! Yes, of course...you do need to finish those flowers!!!:clap: I am so excited about being able to see them.:D

[lovin art]

Yay! Yes, of course...you do need to finish those flowers!!!:clap: I am so excited about being able to see them.:D

Well that makes my heart:heart: happy Beccs:D ... I hope you love them:crossfingers: .... I am pleased with how this ones turning out , I think I mite put them in my mates art studio for sale if it turns out ok :D

[!becca]

Sandra, no doubt it will turn out...and cool that you are thinking aboiut marketing!!!:clap: :heart:

I have intentions of painting this weekend too...hope I can make it happen.:D

[lovin art]

Yes Beccs :heart: , I do think you should paint also , your getting spectacular chica:heart: :D

and well my mate Marley is always saying to put my work in there to sell:o , so I will give it a try , seeing as how my work is reaching a higher level I think ....:crossfingers:

[!becca]

Sandra, thank you so kindly for the lovely complement!:heart: :D...and your work is reaching a new level! I think you are finding your style.:heart: and, you seem to have a real appeal when it comes to selling.:thumbsup:

[lovin art]

Sandra, thank you so kindly for the lovely complement!:heart: :D...and your work is reaching a new level! I think you are finding your style.:heart: and, you seem to have a real appeal when it comes to selling.:thumbsup:

I guess so Becc:heart: :D
I never expected my work to sell like it did in the coffee shop:o , but its good to know I could be an artist that maybe has a shot at it :crossfingers: , if Im willing to push ... I know my teachers think I have it ....:)

[!becca]

And, like I told you before SAndra, you have a million dollar personality! You can take it all the way with that and your talent.:D:heart:

[!becca]

Ok, I wasn't going to post this in here any more as you all have seen it by now...but I changed my mind...the other pics I just took when it was on my easel...today I took it where I have lighting...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-Sids_Portrait,_finished_0101copy4.jpg

I have to leave it alone now, I scraped my palette and put my new canvas on my easel.:D

[lovin art]

And, like I told you before SAndra, you have a million dollar personality! You can take it all the way with that and your talent.:D:heart:


ok Now your giving me a swell head chica :o :lol: but I do Love ya:heart: for saying so Beccs ~thankyee sweet pea:wink2:

I better eat my brekkie and get painting , just how long do you think paint will last in the freezer girls ? it seems alright still like new :D

[lovin art]

yAY tHIS LOOKS FINE AND DANDY TO me .:heart: .... the colors are Fab in this shot :clap: :thumbsup:

Ok, I wasn't going to post this in here any more as you all have seen it by now...but I changed my mind...the other pics I just took when it was on my easel...today I took it where I have lighting...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-Sids_Portrait,_finished_0101copy4.jpg

I have to leave it alone now, I scraped my palette and put my new canvas on my easel.:D

[!becca]

Sandra, you know everything I said about you is true!:D And, that paint will last a long time in the freezer, but the flowers won't.:D :heart:

Thank you for liking the photo...hope Sid likes it too.:D

[!becca]

It is quiet today...everyone must be very busy...

[NancyMP]

Becca, Sid's looking great! I'm glad you decided to share one last shot with us.:D

Sandra,:heart: take a pic or two of the flowers in case they go off when you're in the middle of painting them. And here's a tip for another time. When I painted this, I took my time with all the background stuff. Then I popped out to buy the fresh mums when I was ready to paint them.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/203830-Oriental_2.jpg

[!becca]

Nancy, thanks! for the nice comment and the tip.:)

Are you painting today?

[!becca]

I can't help but wonder what Carey is doing on her possibly rainy weekend...

And, Doug was here very early then disappeared...are you ok today, Doug?

Marcia, painting?

Sid, have missed you too...but I know your weekends are busy as well...

[sidbledsoe]

well i just stopped in to see my mug shot here again! thanks a lot becc, it is well done and there is not a chance that i would not like it!
that is a beauty you did with the butterflies still life nance!

[!becca]

Sid, thanks, that is good to know...it is all the model you know.:D I had to show it again...I finally had a good pic.

Are you busy with more remodeling this weekend?

[NancyMP]

Yes, I am painting, Becca!:D I'm getting a restart on Lexie, while putting some final touches on Lydia.

One of my classmates sent me this, and I think it is so wonderful that we have such amazing kids in their teens who are great problem solvers. Just love this kid!

Potential Cancer Cure

Wouldn't it be amazing if a high school student could find a cure for cancer and all the medical people can't.
Smart girl. http://banana1015.com/high-school-student-may-have-found-potential-cure-cancer/
(http://banana1015.com/high-school-student-may-have-found-potential-cure-cancer/)

[NancyMP]

well i just stopped in to see my mug shot here again! thanks a lot becc, it is well done and there is not a chance that i would not like it!
that is a beauty you did with the butterflies still life nance!

I luvs butterflies, Sidney!:D

[!becca]

Nancy, I am certain with the nature of cancer it will require more than one cure..but just eradicating any cancer would be amazing! High school students aren't subjected to the same social influences some corporations are. When I was at my university I was so disappointed to find that most of our research was funded by major food companies, didn't leave a lot of room for independant thought.

[!becca]

Yes, Nancy, I didn't say it because I had commented before..that painting is very lovely!

[Improv]

And, Doug was here very early then disappeared...are you ok today, Doug?

Thanks for asking, Becca! :heart: I was first here at 4 AM our time (PST). Stayed up for an hour then went back to sleep till 8. Watched most of the webinar for Johannes Vloothuis: Waterfalls part 2. Had lunch, did some chores, now finally back online. You can always tell when I'm not doing too well when I go quiet! :)

In other words, I haven't got a lot done today and I feel like having a rest again! :rolleyes:

Hope no more WC posts disappear.

[Improv]

I can't help but wonder what Carey is doing on her possibly rainy weekend...


Hope Carey is out playing with her soccer monkeys! :D

[!becca]

Doug, at least you had the webinar! As for the posts, hope they stay put for good too! I had planned to have done more today too...but there is always the night.:D

[lovin art]

Thankyou Becc I know you mean it chica:o :heart: , and I will keep these thoughts in my head/heart always ...

Nance ~how are you ? this is great thinking chica:heart: :thumbsup: Ill do that if they wilt to much ... I took a shot to show my set up but I dont think its good enough to paint from ....Ill get some more then :thumbsup:

Beautiful Oriental still life Nance...that fabric rocks . :clap: :heart:

Becca, Sid's looking great! I'm glad you decided to share one last shot with us.:D

Sandra,:heart: take a pic or two of the flowers in case they go off when you're in the middle of painting them. And here's a tip for another time. When I painted this, I took my time with all the background stuff. Then I popped out to buy the fresh mums when I was ready to paint them.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/203830-Oriental_2.jpg

[!becca]

Hope Carey is out playing with her soccer monkeys! :DOr,m somthing equally as entertaining.:D

[Improv]

well i just stopped in to see my mug shot here again! thanks a lot becc, it is well done and there is not a chance that i would not like it!

Becca did a really nice job of your mug shot,especially the final version. Guess now you can hang it in the post office! :thumbsup:

[lovin art]

You can always tell when I'm not doing too well when I go quiet! :)



Hope your doing ok now .....Dougy Pooky:wink2: :wave:

[!becca]

Becca did a really nice job of your mug shot,especially the final version. Guess now you can hang it in the post office! :thumbsup:or some place of equal importance.:D

[Improv]

Doug, at least you had the webinar!

I always tape webinars with my Camtasia software. It's perfectly legal-no different then home taping of tv shows for personal use. Then I make a point of supporting the webinar by buying the video downloads when they come out.

[Improv]

Or,m somthing equally as entertaining.:D

Yesh, but not stuff like losing car keys and car problems,etc.

Hey, remember Carey said that she'd like to get a Tommy Gun? Maybe she's at a firearms auction! :eek:

:lol:

[!becca]

I always tape webinars with my Camtasia software. It's perfectly legal-no different then home taping of tv shows for personal use. Then I make a point of supporting the webinar by buying the video downloads when they come out.Great idea...and if I had more download capicity and reliablity, I would log into a few too..as it is, no way!

[Improv]

Hope your doing ok now .....Dougy Pooky:wink2: :wave:

Pooky? Is that good or bad? :confused: :lol:

Thanks, Ozwald:grouphug:

[Improv]

or some place of equal importance.:D

Oh no!!! Not the loo again !!!

:eek:

[!becca]

Yesh, but not stuff like losing car keys and car problems,etc.

Hey, remember Carey said that she'd like to get a Tommy Gun? Maybe she's at a firearms auction! :eek:

:lol:This is very possible and maybe as popular there as they are here!:lol:

[!becca]

Oh no!!! Not the loo again !!!

:eek::lol: One never knows!:lol:

[Improv]

Great idea...and if I had more download capicity and reliablity, I would log into a few too..as it is, no way!

I have thought of satellite as an alternative to cable high speed internet. But then I here stories like yours how it's not too dependable, cranky, temperamental,etc and I change my mind again. :rolleyes:

Do you have satellite because of your remote location? Is there no alternative? (Besides dialup on the phone lines?)

[!becca]

Thats right, it is the only option we have out here...the cell phone connections aren't even reliable..but there is a new satellite going up the end of summer that is supposed to be phenomial..I may change to it then. But, compared to other services..it is very pricey!

[Improv]

T But, compared to other services..it is very pricey!


Sounds like they need some competition! :thumbsup:

[!becca]

Not likely they will get it...the population here is too sparce...some of the small towns around have fibre optic, unfortuantly none of the cables came by here.

That said...I have had satellite servcie for a long time..maybe 20 years and it has been very dependable until lately...I am thankful at least it is avaiable.

[Improv]

Not likely they will get it...the population here is too sparce...some of the small towns around have fibre optic, unfortuantly none of the cables came by here.

That said...I have had satellite servcie for a long time..maybe 20 years and it has been very dependable until lately...I am thankful at least it is avaiable.

Yes, at least it's something even though it could easily be better if the company got their act together to improve reliability.

[Improv]

Has anyone taken courses from VAA, the Virtual Art Academy? They have just recently started as a WC sponsor.

http://www.virtualartacademy.com/index.html

Opinions and feedback welcome.

[!becca]

Doug, i haven't, but I noticed the link and think it looks awesome!

[!becca]

Yes, at least it's something even though it could easily be better if the company got their act together to improve reliability.:thumbsup:

[lovin art]

Has anyone taken courses from VAA, the Virtual Art Academy? They have just recently started as a WC sponsor.

http://www.virtualartacademy.com/index.html

Opinions and feedback welcome.

I think K endose's it as great Learning:D ... I do feel it would be ok but I cant see it working for me I need to stand in class and work methodically in one place one ON one but thats just me :o ... if you feel it has really great teachers then yes by all means it would be ok I guess .....:thumbsup:

My teachers works are what made me decide to go to school Looking at their work helps , Ry has been taught in Florance and he is a fantastic artist in my eyes , as much as Kevin is ....:heart:

[NancyMP]

Thanks for reminding me, Doug, about Virtual Art Academy. I sent them a check to enroll, I think in December, and I guess it never came to them? I will have to get on their site and ask about it. I may finally have Paypal straightened out about my credit card number, so I may be able to get back in with them immediately that way.

I'm going to have to get my stuff ready for my painting demo tomorrow. I'm going to load my Ott light in the car, in case it's as overcast tomorrow at the gallery as it is today - it's supposed to be sunny but who knows? Himself is wearing his black hat for the painting, so I also need to tone a light background for my canvas; probably with yellow ochre. I find that color makes a really nice ground for flesh tones.

[!becca]

Nancy, thank you for reminding me of your demo!!!:clap::clap::clap: I wish I could be there too!!! You will dazzle everyone I am sure!:heart:

[lovin art]

I second that:clap: :clap: :clap: , Nance:heart: I wish I could be there too ... will be in spirit but .... lov ya !!!!:D

[!becca]

We will all be there in spirit, that is so true.:heart:

[sidbledsoe]

post offices are becoming a thing of the past but i sure am out there in cyberspace.
i did a little bit of work today becc, it is one of those weekends where i have to go in to work, like tonight, in a few.:D

[!becca]

post offices are becoming a thing of the past but i sure am out there in cyberspace.This is true.:D And, I want you to know..since I posted you in my blog there have been many more hits than usual...you are a popular dude!:clap: :heart:

[sidbledsoe]

:eek: what the heck izzup whidat?:confused:

[!becca]

i did a little bit of work today, it is one of those weekends where i have to go in to work, like tonight in a fewthis is kind of cool to me...I think it would be enjoyable to have your own schedule like that.:D Of course, it does leave less time to paint....but good luck with that science stuff tonight.:)

[!becca]

:eek: what the heck izzup whidat?:confused::confused: :D :thumbsup: Maybe seeing you is a pleasent relief from my sps.:o :o :o

[!becca]

I can't get it out of my head that today would have been Spirit day if they would have continued...but it was becoming so difficult for me to schedule painting for it myself..still feel like I should paint something.

[lovin art]

:confused: :D :thumbsup: Maybe seeing you is a pleasent relief from my sps.:o :o :o

Well speaking of that I just left you one I really dig it:heart: .... yeah I guess your sick of me saying that ~sorry :o :)

Later ~gota go paint , I intend one day they will speak of my work for centuries well whats to come ....that is :D :o :D

[!becca]

Thanks, Sandra, I will take a look...:D:heart: The whole idea seems to have scared Sid away!:eek: :(

I look forward to seeing that flower painting continue.:D Of course they will talk of your art...and the artist!:heart:

[mtpalms]

Marcia, since you asked...

Here is a regular longhorn...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_drive_2011_093copy1.jpg

Here is a closeup from the pics of the cattle I took yesterday...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/100116-longhorn_004copy6edit-4.jpg

Ah!

No painting today, went to the farmer's market, ran some errands and by the time we got home, it was naptime! So I am going to go take one. :)

[!becca]

Marcia, good nap to you!:)

[!becca]

Sandra, thanks for the nice comment...:D

[NancyMP]

I just posted the final tweaks on Lydia in Portraiture, but I really hate the way the camera messed it up. There's much more detail in it in real life.

Now I need to go run some very qucik errands for dinner purposes. It's a late one becuz I wuz a busy beaver!!!

[Improv]

Doug, i haven't, but I noticed the link and think it looks awesome!

Great Minds think alike! (Or is it 'Fools Seldom Differ?')

So ya, it looked good, but there are a lot of 'Learn to draw/paint' classes on the internet, so of course I'm being cautious.

[!becca]

It is a good idea to check things out as completly as possible...or be very disappointed and poorer for it too.

[Improv]

post offices are becoming a thing of the past but i sure am out there in cyberspace.


So your inner space is now in outer space? :lol:

That's ok, Sid, pretty soon you'll be as famous as Ronald McDonald and we can say we knew you when! :thumbsup:

[!becca]

I just posted the final tweaks on Lydia in Portraiture, but I really hate the way the camera messed it up. There's much more detail in it in real life.

Now I need to go run some very qucik errands for dinner purposes. It's a late one becuz I wuz a busy beaver!!!I will look at your post shortly...be back shortly!

[Improv]

This is true.:D And, I want you to know..since I posted you in my blog there have been many more hits than usual...you are a popular dude!:clap: :heart:

Remember, Every Girls Crazy 'Bout a Sharp Dressed Man! :thumbsup:

(Apologies to ZZ Top!)

[!becca]

So your inner space is now in outer space? :lol:

That's ok, Sid, pretty soon you'll be as famous as Ronald McDonald and we can say we knew you when! :thumbsup::o :o :o I hope it doesn't bring him that much infamy!

[!becca]

Remember, Every Girls Crazy 'Bout a Sharp Dressed Man! :thumbsup:

(Apologies to ZZ Top!)There you have it!:D

[!becca]

Be back later!

[Improv]

There you have it!:D
Careful, Becca or Sid might come take you away to Dodge City in his red 32 Ford Roadster! Vroom! Vroom!


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/102604-Eliminator.jpg


;)

[sidbledsoe]

i never had that red of a drug dealer car in my life but i really did have one of these when i was much younger, but it had black leather interior and a built in 8 track tape player::D
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/112587-1966_00025_02.jpg

[Improv]

i never had that red of a drug dealer car in my life but i really did have one of these when i was much younger, but it had black leather interior and a built in 8 track tape player::D

Let's see, that 's what? About a '64 Mustang?

[sidbledsoe]

it is a Mustang GT 1966 Hi Performance 289 :D

[lovin art]

but it had black leather interior and a built in 8 track tape player::D


Smokin Hot there Sid ... :thumbsup: :clap: one of my mates over here she was one of my bridesmaids drives one had to get customised to drive over here :D Ive been in it heaps of times ... those were good days :D

[!becca]

i never had that red of a drug dealer car in my life but i really did have one of these when i was much younger, but it had black leather interior and a built in 8 track tape player::D
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/112587-1966_00025_02.jpg cute car...we have one about like this....I always have liked ths style best.:D

[sidbledsoe]

thanks sandra, those were days of partying hard back when i wuz a young lad tooling round in that carriage, here is one of the very few 8 track tapes i kept, haven't heard it in decades, it is a crosby stills and nash bootleg 8 track, the company doing the bootlegging was busted big time, i bought this tape and a couple of others out of some guys trunk at a gas station.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/112587-IMG_0116.JPG

[!becca]

There are many cars around me, I know nothing about cars! I once had a 1966 or 67 GTO though....it is a long story how that came to be.

[Improv]

Smokin Hot there Sid ... :thumbsup: :clap: one of my mates over here she was one of my bridesmaids drives one had to get customised to drive over here :D Ive been in it heaps of times ... those were good days :D


Gotta love the 8 track player!!!

I remember hearing about those from my grandfather! :p

[sidbledsoe]

btw that nice yellow color, but not too gaudy yellow ford color is called 'springtime yellow"

[!becca]

thanks sandra, those were days of partying hard back when i wuz a young lad tooling round in that carriage, here is one of the very few 8 track tapes i kept, haven't heard it in decades, it is a crosby stills and nash bootleg 8 track, the company doing the bootlegging was busted big time, i bought this tape and a couple of others out of some guys trunk at a gas station.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/112587-IMG_0116.JPG:thumbsup: nice presentation!

[!becca]

btw that nice yellow color, but not too gaudy yellow ford color is called 'springtime yellow"it is a nice color.:)

[Improv]

There are many cars around me, I know nothing about cars! I once had a 1966 or 67 GTO though....it is a long story how that came to be.
The next song is dedicated to !Becca from Kansas:

Little GTO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_FSicQWimU&feature=related

Enjoy

[!becca]

The next song is dedicated to !Becca from Kansas:

Little GTO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_FSicQWimU&feature=related

Enjoythe blue one in the slide show was like mine.:D Dual carbs..here name was Barbara!

[lovin art]

thanks sandra, those were days of partying hard back when i wuz a young lad tooling round in that carriage, here is one of the very few 8 track tapes i kept, haven't heard it in decades, it is a crosby stills and nash bootleg 8 track, the company doing the bootlegging was busted big time, i bought this tape and a couple of others out of some guys trunk at a gas station.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/112587-IMG_0116.JPG


Awh thats way cute Sid:heart: :D , I love stuff like that:clap: ... old and new , My sis had the 8 tracks too for her it was Abba:rolleyes: its all I bloody heard growing up , but yeah I admite I do Love them chicacitas:D :lol: :lol:

[Improv]

I think K endose's it as great Learning:D

Is that good or bad???


... I do feel it would be ok but I cant see it working for me I need to stand in class and work methodically in one place one ON one but thats just me :o ... if you feel it has really great teachers then yes by all means it would be ok I guess .....:thumbsup:


First, I'm good and disciplined at self learning. Second, my Fibromyalgia really prevents me from going to school, period. I get chronically fatigued after 2 hours average, sometimes less. Learning at my own pace when I am able is the best way right now. Ideally, going to Angel Academy of Art in Florence Italy would be my goal, but hey, that just ain't gonna happen.

[lovin art]

Is that good or bad???



First, I'm good and disciplined at self learning. Second, my Fibromyalgia really prevents me from going to school, period. I get chronically fatigued after 2 hours average, sometimes less. Learning at my own pace when I am able is the best way right now. Ideally, going to Angel Academy of Art in Florence Italy would be my goal, but hey, that just ain't gonna happen.


its all good Dougie ..:D :thumbsup: . yes Im sure he would say go for it , ~if they are good teachers etc and its what suits you .... but yes Im sorry you cant attend school itself as I would encourage that in anyone thats wanting to move forward with their art .... I am just lucky in between blood I seem to be able to attend atm but maybe not for abit while Im having an op to get over ... :rolleyes: :thumbsup:

I wish you all the bestest Doug with all my heart :) :heart:

[mtpalms]

The Director of the Wrecking Crew (http://wreckingcrew.tv/index2.html) finally sent the picture he took of us with Hal Blaine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Blaine)(check out all the artists and #1 hits he played drums on). Probably the most famous drummer most of you have never heard of.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/18-Feb-2012/208394-HalBlaine4X6.jpg

[!becca]

Marcia, thanks for sharing the pic and how cool about the whole thing!!!:clap:

[lovin art]

Marcia Wow thats crazy eh!!!:D you look beautiful also ......:heart::grouphug:

[!becca]

Sid, where have you gone, yet again?

I have been trying to do magic and make my printer work..also was trying to get a link for you on youtube...but youtube is frozen as my printer.:(

Doug, art school in Florence would be anyones dream...

[lovin art]

Sid, where have you gone, yet again?

I have been trying to do magic and make my printer work..also was trying to get a link for you on youtube...but youtube is frozen as my printer.:(

Doug, art school in Florence would be anyones dream...

I am lucky enough to have a teacher who has studied there .... nOW HE TEACHES mE :smug: stick with me Dougie Ill teach ya :o :heart:

[!becca]

Printer finally worked!!!:clap:

Sandra, you are too generous!

[sidbledsoe]

Sid, where have you gone, yet again?
:lol: every once in a while i take a bath :crossfingers: :D

[!becca]

:lol: every once in a while i take a bath :crossfingers: :D:D:heart: this is a very goood thing

[!becca]

I still can't get youtube to work!:( Maybe later.

[lovin art]

:lol: every once in a while i take a bath :crossfingers: :D

Pictures Please for Poof :eek: :D :lol:

[!becca]

Pictures Please for Poof :eek: :D :lol:Of the bath itself..or before and after?:lol: We could all share bubble bath pics.:D....no, maybe not!

[!becca]

Other day, guess who came to mind...Roberta Flack! What became of her?

[!becca]

Sid must be getting that pic.:D

Sandra, did you piant those flowers...have you posted an update?:)

[sidbledsoe]

sid getting ready for bed, i remember showing it before and a shot of rubber duckie too.:D nite:angel:

[!becca]

Nite, Sid! I remember that bath pic too.:D See you tomorrow.

[lovin art]

sid getting ready for bed, i remember showing it before and a shot of rubber duckie too.:D nite:angel:

Nahh:rolleyes: no rubber duckie dude will not cut it sorry:o , thats just not good enough ...:lol: I knew you would say that Sid :D .... I read you Like a well read Art Book :wink2:

[NancyMP]

:lol: every once in a while i take a bath :crossfingers: :D

I've been known to do that occasionally myself. I think I've got everything packed up, except for Himself with guitar, to go into the gallery tomorrow and paint.:D

A nice bath would be good, so I can get dirty again tomorrow!:rolleyes::lol:

Everybody around here seems to love the pop tunes best. I like a lot of Irish music like The Chieftains, and Enya. Especially when I paint! Does anyone remember "The Green Mile" when our condemned man was given the opportunity to see a movie with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing and singing, "Heaven?"

He said, "Why, them must be angels!" I love hearing songs that sound like they're angels!:music:

Back later, I'm gonna go get cleaned up!:D

[!becca]

Ok, as everyone seems to have left, I will tell my car story.:D I worked nights and weekends when I was in high school and decided I needed to buy a car...i picked out a Comet ( I believe ) that , Sid, was also yellow.:D I brought it home to show my parents...that did not go over well at all..My dad absolutely forbid any sporty car purchase at alll...ended up he took me to a car dealer and with my money we bought and took home an Opel!:eek: A few years later I traded my Opel to someone for their GTO because I was supposed to get cash in the ballance...he swindled me out of the cash, but the GTO was fun for a while...
Ok, that is more than you ever wanted to know about my car.

And, Doug, I do think Sid would like Kansas Citu better than Dodge City..at least that general area.:D But then it is up to him.

[!becca]

Sandra, and Nancy, you both sneaked in while I was posting.:D:wave:

Nancy, please have someone take pics of your demo that you can share with us!!!:heart:

[!becca]

Speaking of Fred and Ginger...Look at this (http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cWIhXzZT8dE&vq=largeS)

[!becca]

AS for music..I like a lot of types, but never really into the real heavy stuff..good for parties and dances though. The other day, Doug mentioned Kansas and Dust in the Wind...i heard them play that before and after it was a hit..

[lovin art]

Ok, as everyone seems to have left, I will tell my car story.:D I worked nights and weekends when I was in high school and decided I needed to buy a car...i picked out a Comet ( I believe ) that , Sid, was also yellow.:D I brought it home to show my parents...that did not go over well at all..My dad absolutely forbid any sporty car purchase at alll...ended up he took me to a car dealer and with my money we bought and took home an Opel!:eek: A few years later I traded my Opel to someone for their GTO because I was supposed to get cash in the ballance...he swindled me out of the cash, but the GTO was fun for a while...
Ok, that is more than you ever wanted to know about my car.

:D :lol: :lol: :lol: I loved reading this chica bloody funny Beccs :D :heart:
Yes I sneaked in ~ been painting , I hope YOU AND nANCE ARE AROUND iM GOING TO POST MY PAINTING ITS NOWHere done opps sorry big caps on :o :lol: but do tell me what you think when I load it chicas :heart:

love yas Im so slow on this :o

[!becca]

Sandra, I can't wait to see your update!!! Yay that you are progressing...will watch for your post.:heart:
And, glad you liked the car story.:D

[NancyMP]

:clap:Wow, Becca!:music::heart::music: I'm absolutely fascinated by dancers, as I never could do anything fancy even approaching anything like that. In fact, my ballet teacher when I was a little girl, found that I had very little flexibility even then!

It's always seemed miraculous to me that people can have that much control and balance with their bodies! :heart:Loved it!:D

I'm painting him with his guitar, and with a black hat this time, and I've toned the canvas with yellow ochre, and it's almost dry. I decided I would do this one in a horizontal format.

And I'll be nervous until such time as my brush touches the canvas. I've asked him to take a video on my tripod, but I don't know if I should use the camera or the phone. Every time I take pix with the phone I can't figure out how to download them, or even access them again. I really am in the wrong generation, or I just can't figure some technical things out and need scads of help just to do things that other people around me are doing all the time!:eek:

If I can't manage the video, I'll take some pix along the way for you at any rate. Just not with my phone. Phones are for calling people... cameras are for taking pix!:o

[!becca]

Nancy, so glad you liked the video!!:clap::heart: it is amazing..

I have yet to have a fancy phone, but plan to get one..and I likely won't be able to figure it out either.:rolleyes: :o

But, i do want to see the pics of your demo.:heart: I know the nervousness will fade soon as you focus too.

[NancyMP]

The first car I owned, Becca, my first husband stole when he ran away from me and the babies. No job, no husband :envy: and no car!:eek:

You don't need the hear "the rest of the story!"

:clap:Sandra, I'm glad I stayed up so I can see your painting again!:heart:

[!becca]

Nancy, that husband shoud have been tarred and feathered!:eek: Glad you seem to have made it through it all ok.:grouphug:

Now, I need to see sandra's painting.:D

I guess she hasn't posted yet!

[!becca]

Sandra, I looked at your painting and it is going to be so amazing!! I love how you have decided to handle the background!!:heart: :clap:

I am completely dead tired...I will see you all tomorrow.:heart:

[lovin art]

The first car I owned, Becca, my first husband stole when he ran away from me and the babies. No job, no husband :envy: and no car!:eek:

You don't need the hear "the rest of the story!"

:clap:Sandra, I'm glad I stayed up so I can see your painting again!:heart:

Oh no Nance , what an a$$ hole , sorry my darling , thats as bad as my hubby hanging himself ,

Bloody men ...

Girls your both so sweet to want to see my work I hope you both not dissappointed at all :o :)

[lovin art]

Sandra, I looked at your painting and it is going to be so amazing!! I love how you have decided to handle the background!!:heart: :clap:

I am completely dead tired...I will see you all tomorrow.:heart:

:cat: Yay Im so pleased you both love this:heart: :grouphug: :heart: , i HAD TEARS:crying: reading you and Nance , Im such a sap I know :o :D

but Thankyou both from my sappy heart :heart: :heart: :grouphug:

[NancyMP]

Aw, you Dagg, Sandicat! You are what you are, which is excellent, and this painting of yours is going to be such a winner!:D

Don't either one of you be sorry for me - that was many many years ago. I was eight months pregnant with our son when he left. Moved in with my parents who watched the babies while I found a job with an ad agency, and it was a great job. My aunt and uncle provided transportation for me to work and back, until I could get a car, and I got a used black '62 Thunderbird, which I loved!

I'm gonna hafta hit the sack, too, chica! Big day tomorrow!
Good night! :heart: :grouphug: :heart:

[Improv]

Doug, art school in Florence would be anyones dream...


That's what Lotto tickets are for! :-)

[lovin art]

Aw, you Dagg, Sandicat! You are what you are, which is excellent, and this painting of yours is going to be such a winner!:D

Don't either one of you be sorry for me - that was many many years ago. I was eight months pregnant with our son when he left. Moved in with my parents who watched the babies while I found a job with an ad agency, and it was a great job. My aunt and uncle provided transportation for me to work and back, until I could get a car, and I got a used black '62 Thunderbird, which I loved!

I'm gonna hafta hit the sack, too, chica! Big day tomorrow!
Good night! :heart: :grouphug: :heart:

Night to you Nance and Becc:heart: :grouphug: ,.... Nance Im so pleased to read your thoughts about me ~humbling to say the least :o

and well I still think he was a nutter to let you go ... and his kids , well Look at you now:heart: :thumbsup: .... you didnt need him anyhow , and I was the same after Pete, I went home to mum n dad for abit:grouphug: I couldnt stand being in the house once he'd hung himself :( .. well we all got grow up , guess I didnt , Im still such a child really ,... shame hey :o :rolleyes:

nite guys:wave:

[!becca]

Good morning, everyone...I do believe last night was too short.:)

Nancy, seems you came through those trials ok.....thunderbird!:thumbsup: Oily Vibes to you for your demo today!!!:heart:

Sandra, I suppose we all still have that child in us some where.:grouphug:

That's what Lotto tickets are for! :-)I'm really not a lottery player, don't have an exceptional track record when it comes to pure luck.:)

[NancyMP]

I think we make our own luck, partly from our "can-do" attitude, and from not dwelling on what can't be changed. I dated an MIT grad once who gave me the lowdown on all sweepstakes, so I never have been interested in gambling at all...

...tho I call it an investment when I gamble on me...

[Lodbrog]

Wow Becca, what an amazing couple in the video. Thanks for pointing it out. Best regards. :)

[!becca]

Nancy, you are right, we do make our own luck..I can't help but think of times I maybe tempted fate and came through ok..guess that is a sort of luck though.

[!becca]

Lodborg, thank you! I am glad you liked it...seems almost impossible some of the things they could do.

[mtpalms]

:wave: Good Morning Oilies!!!

Becca and Nancy, I'm glad your car stories ended with happy endings!

Nancy, I'm looking forward to hearing about your day, it sounds fun and exciting. I hope you have video and/or pics to show us later.

Carey, we're going to the Living Desert Zoo today, so I'll be seeing zebras for sure!

[!becca]

Morning, Marcia!!:wave: Have fun at the zoo!

There is a bed and breakfast about an hours drive from here that had zillions of exotic animals, including zebras...I think the guests can go out and mingle with them all if they like...

[mtpalms]

Morning, Marcia!!:wave: Have fun at the zoo!

There is a bed and breakfast about an hours drive from here that had zillions of exotic animals, including zebras...I think the guests can go out and mingle with them all if they like...

What fun!

[!becca]

I would be fun, I think...there are actually several small private zoos around...some nicer than others I believe.

I had hoped I would be painting today, but that is looking less promising at the moment, where does the time go!

[NancyMP]

Arghh!:eek: There was a write-up about the gallery demos in the newspaper on one of the front pages! Now I have to prepare for more than the usual amount of onlookers. All I needed to be twice as nervous. Then again, maybe most people have other plans for today...:)

Maybe they'll think I'm a ringer -- they spelled my name Nancy Parkan instead of Nancy Park... I'm full of maybe's aren't I?

I don't know whether to be delighted or horrified, and butterflies should not be in my stomach!:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Nancy! Relax...it will come to you naturally as if you have been doing demos every weekend for your entire life!!!! You are so charming, you will be a hit!!:grouphug: :heart: I am so proud of you.:heart:
I tried to call but no doubt you are getting ready! Hope you see this...you will do a fabulous job! Don't worry!!!:heart: :heart: :heart:

[NancyMP]

I hope so...I know I've painted in public a lot when I paint plein air. What I'm concerned about most is answering questions, but I guess I'll just tell them what I'm doing as I do it. Nobody's gonna ask me for an artist's statement, for Pete's sake!

If anybody asks why I do it, I'll just say because it makes me happy!

Becca,:heart: your encouragement helps a lot! Thank you! You are such a sweet woman!:grouphug:

[!becca]

Nancy, like I said you will dazzle them!:D Remember most of the people watching don't have a clue about painting anyway. And, I know you can speak very elequently!! No problem there Iam sure.:heart:

[!becca]

Nancy, your demo makes me think of my experiences painting at the state fair...loads of people are always coming over to see what I am doing. Most of them are polite, but a lot really don't care what they say about my efforts.:eek: Last year when I was surrounded by tykes while I was painting I overheard some of the adults talking about it, with language skills that could have been improved upon..someone asked the other about the kids being ok being with me and her responce was...thats what she is getting paid for!!!:eek: It is things like that that keep me going back every year.:lol:

[sidbledsoe]

the video becc posted is real nice.

[lovin art]

All my bestest wishes and butterflies Nance:heart: :D you will do a wonderful job and knock em flying in your tracks please for this oz babe....

Workshop vibes to Nance who is beautiful.....:grouphug:

[!becca]

Sid, that looks like the same link to me.:confused: I can't be sure because youtube is breaking up on me now:rolleyes: But I thought it was a very romantic and impressive piece.:)

[!becca]

Hi Sandra!:heart:

[sidbledsoe]

yes, i don't know why but i was on a different video and copied the link but it came up the same vid, it was a funny one of course, if i find it i will repost later.

[!becca]

Ok, I will look forward to it...probably can't watch it unilt tonight anyway.:D

[Improv]

I'm really not a lottery player, don't have an exceptional track record when it comes to pure luck.:)
So who is? The odds are against everyone, same as going to Las Vegas. But if you don't buy a ticket, you are guaranteed that you won't win. Besides, it's not like the tickets cost very much. Just a little bit of fun and a daydream. :)

[lovin art]

Hi Sandra!:heart:
Hiya Beccs , i got your Pm , Ill send s reply I promise ...we have a lot in commen sister ....:heart: :grouphug:

[!becca]

Doug that is true! I have bought a few tickets..but I still haven't won..also went to Vegas once..I won the trip there:D It was a long time ago..the dinner show I saw was Helen Reddy...I played the slots, looked in expensive gift shops and wished I knew how to play poker well enough to get into one of the high stakes games.:D

[!becca]

Hiya Beccs , i got your Pm , Ill send s reply I promise ...we have a lot in commen sister ....:heart: :grouphug:Yes we do.:grouphug::heart:

[lovin art]

Mostly I think why waste good money on crappy tickets :o , I dont buy them often I have money I dont need waste it all on Tickets , and mostly Id be buying paint or brushes:o :D , they do tend to wear out ....

im like you Becc:heart: i play them one in a blue moon , so hardly ever :D


yeah im boring really :o

[Improv]

Doug that is true! I have bought a few tickets..but I still haven't won..

I figure that I've won about $64 in 20 years of playing the lotto. But that's only $1-2$ a week, not any more than a couple of cups of coffee.


also went to Vegas once..I won the trip there:D


Good for you! :clap:


...wished I knew how to play poker well enough to get into one of the high stakes games.:D

First thing you do is get a cool poker name. Hmm..for you how about the Kansas Kid? :thumbsup:

[!becca]

yeah im boring really No not at all!:lol: :heart: And, we are both smart when it comes to handling our money.:D

[!becca]

First thing you do is get a cool poker name. Hmm..for you how about the Kansas Kid? It has a ring to it, but let me think on it a while...I had a cousin who was a professional pool player.:D

[stapeliad]

hi Oilies, just want to say hello...sorry I haven't read anything and have no idea what's going on......was up til 3am playing monopoly with some friends, I really need a nap.

[!becca]

Hi, Jessica, so very happy you stopped by...hope you did well with that monopoly game!:heart: No doubt you do need a nap!

[lovin art]

Nap away girl .... but wait first did you win ?? lol

[!becca]

I think Jessica may already be napping!:D :heart: And, I bet she did win!!!

[lovin art]

yeah you could be right there DARLIN BECCS ....:heart: :D

[stapeliad]

I didn't win. First game I lost very badly due to some extremely shady business transactions that didnt turn out too well....second game we quit mid-game. :D

[lovin art]

gUESS WHAT iVE LOST NERLY 6 KILOS IN JUST OVER A WEEK ....AND Somwthing else but Im not game to tell you ... in case you all laugh at me or think Im weird , well im already weird right ?

[stapeliad]

gUESS WHAT iVE LOST NERLY 6 KILOS IN JUST OVER A WEEK

:eek: thats not good chica

[!becca]

Sandra, that is very rapid weight loss...you should talk to your doc...I know you don't like me to keep saying that!

Jessica, I knew you would have to win!!:D

[lovin art]

:eek: thats not good chica

Thats my thyroid chica:heart: .... it does this everynow and then , gets out of wack , like me:o :D

i had stayed up for awhile so I thought it had stopped :rolleyes: , but Im losing again

[!becca]

I know, and I guess I have had extreme fluctuations too at times..still needs to be watched.:heart:

[lovin art]

Sandra, that is very rapid weight loss...you should talk to your doc...I know you don't like me to keep saying that!

D

Beccs:heart: you can say anything to me , and I saw what you wrote on my thread , I wish I could come and see you too ... Carol said the same , your both so very lovely :o

[!becca]

Sandra, I think one day it will happen...there is such a thing as air travel these days.:D:heart:

I am taking pics of my paintings and in a while I may have time to frame a few....

[lovin art]

Yes Beccs there is , and I will be you can count on it ..... :heart: :D


Goodie show us what you did :clap: , and if you do frame them , sounds like fun , speaking of medication i need to take my thyriod pill :rolleyes:

[!becca]

Ok, when I get them framed I wil show a few.:D

[sidbledsoe]

the bandage will come off the ear in a few days :D :
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-Feb-2012/112587-53789-d__J.jpg
jessica, you prob'ly missed it last week when i van goghed yer ear !:D

[!becca]

For a Sunday afternoon smile (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm6qw_yeo6o&feature=g-hist&context=G2981daeAHT0Ej5gAaAA)

I needed one myself when I discovered that I seriously need to vacuum.:eek:

Sid, i think Jessica may be napping.:D

[sidbledsoe]

ok i will just keep posting it til she awakes.

marcia, that is really neat that you met hal blaine, i have known of him and his work since i was a teenager, he played on everything.

[!becca]

ok i will just keep posting it til she awakes.:thumbsup:

[lovin art]

Gees Sid you do get around for a little guy ....

Becc that was funny , thanks for posting that ...:D

[!becca]

Sandra, Sid does know everyone.:D Glad you enjoyed it ..it usually makes me smile...

I have 2 paintings framed now.:clap: And I thinkj I will stop that for today.

[lovin art]

Well I guess hes a guy that goes to a bar , where they all know him name ~eh!!!:D

Yay , post em when you can .:heart: .. Im needing some brekkie then I got go take Nell to school then Im going to see if I can finish that painting:crossfingers:

[!becca]

Yes, I guess that is true....where the music never ends.:D And, Sid, in memory of your 8 track tape, i listened to a llitle Crosby, Stills and Nash this afternoon.:)

See you later, Sandra, and your painting!!!:clap: I will take a pic of mine when I get them on my walls.:)

I wonder how Nancy's demo is going...went? Great I bet!:heart:

[!becca]

We have rain in the forcast tonight and tomorrow again...one day I am sure it actually will happen.

[!becca]

Sid, are you familiar with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmEviJK5Hs&feature=related) guy?

[lovin art]

Im back for a mo , I hope Nance is rocking them wild Beccs .... Yeah Paint on Sisters ......

Its Like they reached in and read my mind .......:D

And in the morning I’ll be waiting,
For your never-ending wave,
For our passage to arise,
How can I explain? Yeah.

You came home for the endless summer,
On the way, saw a different colour,
In the street, got a secret to repeat,
In my mind, you’re the ephemeral night.

Now to ever be touched by,
The feasting tendrils of light,
My love upon your devotion,
The love imagining your touch.

You came home for the endless summer,
Watch me go and be the famous warrior,
Of the light, you were the strongest follower,
In my mind – you are an endless summer!
You’re the summer in my mind,
Yeah (or you're?), the summer in my mind,
Yeah, the summer in my mind.

Yeah, I get low, black witches hold my hand,
Yeah, I get low, feel no one understands,
Love, mistakes, make metal pieces bare,
Now, that simmer, that simmer to the air.

You came home for the endless summer,
Watch me go, paint a different colour,
All my life, you were the deepest lover,
Stay with me, here in the endless summer!
Here in the summer in my mind!
Here in the summer in my mind!
Here in the summer in my mind!

[!becca]

Yes, Sandra, sometimes it is like that!:heart:

[lovin art]

Yep it sure is ....:heart: Im gald you get me Beccs :heart: :D

[!becca]

Just have been thinking and the talk on here about irony and proms and seventeen and the like..when I was in high school, my hs sweetheart got another girl pregnant!:eek: at the time I thought I would die...now it brings a big smile to my face.:D And, don't ask me why that came out of me at this time..it is completely out of context, but it just did...maybe it was the music.

I hope Nancy gets back with those pics soon!:heart:

[lovin art]

Just have been thinking and the talk on here about irony and proms and seventeen and the like..when I was in high school, my hs sweetheart got another girl pregnant!:eek: at the time I thought I would die...now it brings a big smile to my face.:D And, don't ask me why that came out of me at this time..it is completely out of context, but it just did.

I hope Nancy gets back with those pics soon!:heart:

:D it brings a smile to my face too .... what a funny thing Life is eh!!! :D And So it goes .......:heart: :D

[!becca]

:D it brings a smile to my face too .... what a funny thing Life is eh!!! :D And So it goes .......:heart: :DGlad you can see the humor.:D life has its own surprises for us.:heart: Last time I saw him, he said he would come out and see me, but he never has.:D

[sidbledsoe]

Sid, are you familiar with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmEviJK5Hs&feature=related) guy?
that little guy is better than justin bieber! :D

[!becca]

that little guy is better than justin bieber! :DI knew it...you know talent when you hear it!:D

[lovin art]

Dam it,:rolleyes: my flowers have had it ...... Im going to go have to get some to replace them , I cant paint dead flowers :( they are still ok but they going a funny color in the water and I want it to look fresh and crisp .... so the colours come through from the background uggghhhhh!

yep Im swearing here $%^!$&@!&

[NancyMP]

Okay, Becc,:heart: I'm back with some pix! I couldn't figure out how to make the video thingie work, so here's the start of it:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_one_2.19.12.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_one_close-up_2.19.12.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_two_2.19.12.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_two_close-up_2.19.12.jpg

It's not much, but the best I could do today!

[lovin art]

WOW Nance Looks fab to me ...... well done chica ...:clap: :heart:

[mtpalms]

:thumbsup: Wow. Nancy, that looks really great! :clap:

The day at the zoo was perfect! Even if some of the animals decided to loaf around out of sight, I got some good pictures of a jaguar, a cheetah, some giraffes and zebras!

:heart: These are for Carey:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/208394-Grevys.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/208394-GrevysHerd.jpg
BF says they look like horses wearing their pajamas.:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Nancy, :clap: :heart: it looks wonderful!!!:clap: How did tthe whele thing go? Did you relax aftre you started? It really looks great!!!:heart:

[!becca]

Marcia, those are beautiful pics!!!:heart: Wow!!!:clap:

BF says they look like horses wearing their pajamas:rolleyes:

It has been a while since I have been in the desert..it is a treat just seeing that aspect!:)

[!becca]

Sandra, sorry about your flowers!:(

Yes, you are right...I fell asleep again..

And, now everyone else must have done the same...

[!becca]

Nancy, what a great husband you have to sit for you!:heart: You were painting mighty fast!:D

[NancyMP]

Oh, man, you guys... Thank you, but I don't find much excuse for what I did today. I think it looks awful, and if I can't get it looking any better by tomorrow, it will become a regular scraped off canvas ready for a different approach.

I think I may wipe it off tonight, now that I'm awake again. At least I can try to make it look like his head is NOT growing straight out from his shoulders, I hope.:eek: He does have a neck. This is not getting shown anyplace else unless I can do something for it. Right now it looks like a five-year-old did it.

I sat down and went to sleep, too, Becca, but I still haven't recovered, so I am going to clean my brushes and go to bed. Maybe I'll not be so exhausted tomorrow. I hope.

Sandra, flowers don't last very long, but I'm sure you'll be able to find some replacements!

Marcia, horses wearing pajamas?:lol: Thursday when we were coming out of the restaurant for lunch, we saw a man walk in with actual pajamas on!

I love that first shot, very nice photo!

[!becca]

Nancy, don't be so hard on yourself..for an artist under pressure you did amazing work!!:heart:

Thursday when we were coming out of the restaurant for lunch, we saw a man walk in with actual pajamas on!

This is so funny because just the other day when I was on the way home from seeing my brother, when I drove through one small town there was some guy going into a bar with pajama bottoms on too...:lol:

Sid, have you picked up on that trend yet?:D

[NancyMP]

Sid goes to the bar where everyone knows his name. Who knows how casual they are in there...

[!becca]

Sid goes to the bar where everyone knows his name. Who knows how casual they are in there...:lol: if he is wearng jammies..I want to see a pic.:D

[NancyMP]

I've had it for today, girls. Off to bed with this bod... Good night and I will see you tomorrow, and try to be in much better spirits. I am just really tired. Love and hugs all around!

:heart: :grouphug: :heart:

[!becca]

Nancy, I bet you are very tired!:grouphug::heart: I would be too....it is the one thing slowing my enthusiasm for these art fairs..I will need to stay set up from 8 til 5..

[!becca]

Well, I am pretty tired by now too...quiet night here.:D I will see you all tomorrow.:heart: :grouphug:

[Improv]

Nancy, don't be so hard on yourself..for an artist under pressure you did amazing work!!:heart:

This is so funny because just the other day when I was on the way home from seeing my brother, when I drove through one small town there was some guy going into a bar with pajama bottoms on too...:lol:

Sid, have you picked up on that trend yet?:D
That became a fashion trend in China a while back-think it was in Shanghai.

The gene pool is getting mighty shallow, I tell ya!:rolleyes:

[!becca]

Doug, if is a degradation to you, you would not want to visit some of the local hangouts....I don't know if pajamas are worn or not..but if they are it is a step up from some of what I have seen!:eek:

[Freesail]

Okay, Becc,:heart: I'm back with some pix! I couldn't figure out how to make the video thingie work, so here's the start of it:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_one_2.19.12.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_one_close-up_2.19.12.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_two_2.19.12.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Feb-2012/203830-Demo_two_close-up_2.19.12.jpg

It's not much, but the best I could do today!

Nancy, this really looks great. I love the subject matter. I have painted a few painting very similar to this and they all sold quickly. I would love to see the video.

[!becca]

Good Morning Everyone! And, happy presidents day!:D

Paul those are encouraging thoughts for Nancy..I would like to see the video too.:D

[Freesail]

Thanks Becca, good morning everyone.

With a little luck today, I may hit 1000 post for the second time. I lost over 150 post when the threads vanished.

[!becca]

Paul, congrats on the second 1000...I am certain you will get there...I have no clue how many posts might have been shaved from my record.:eek:

[!becca]

Is this destined to be yet another quiet day here?

It is very gray today and windy! I think I will paint, though the canvas on my easel isn't inspiring me as much as it was when I originally put down the drawing on it..I am most inspired to paint it just to have it behind me now...that doesn't happen with me very often.

I forgot to mention that our overnight low was only 42! Spring!

[!becca]

Nancy, do you feel better about that demo today?:heart:

Sid, are you wearing your jammies today?:D Doing science stuff?

Sandra, did you replace those floweres?:heart:

Doug, more webinars today?:)

Marcia, painting day?:D

Carey, where have you gone?:heart:

Jessica, more late nights?:heart:

[NancyMP]

Hi, Becca and Paul!

I wonder if Jessica works today? All the schools are closed here, but when I worked, there was a long stretch between New Year's Day and Memorial Day without any holiday break.

We did have more visitors at the gallery yesterday than usual on a Sunday, and I understand that a painting and a piece of jewelry were sold. One little boy took a look at what I was doing and told his folks he was going to be an artist, too!

It's gray and windy here today as well; looks like we had a sunny day just for Sunday. Apropos appellation for the day!

I've got my mojo back today, so I'll soon be scrubbing out my mistakes on the guitar man and fixing them. Meanwhile I have two other paintings to work on as well.

Becca, I know that feeling well. Sometimes it's just to have it behind me, but usually it's because I know I can make it better! And I know you can, too! Paint like you're possessed today!

[!becca]

Nancy, glad you are ready to go at that canvas again today...I can imagine how tireed you must have been last night!:heart:

Becca, I know that feeling well. Sometimes it's just to have it behind me, but usually it's because I know I can make it better! And I know you can, too! Paint like you're possessed today!
I really will try, and jhope I can get into it! Just mixed my paint and going back there soon.

[mtpalms]

:wave: Good Morning Oilies!!!

It's only 7:27 ayem here, looks like it is going to be a beautiful day. One of the reasons we went to the zoo yesterday was that it was windy and chilly here. and the wind really gets to both of us. I will post another animal shortly. When I've posted them, I will repost them to ril. One thing that was sad at the zoo, was in the African section. there was a map with each animal, and it showed how dramatically their territories have shrunk, if they aren't extinct in the wild altogether.

Nancy, I am glad you decided not to scrape your painting, I also think it is worth continuing with. Unlike the previous one, there are a lot of difficult elements to get coordinated; the hands, the hat, and the guitar.

I've set one aside that was good in the underpainting stage, except for the face, which I got half corrected before the paint dried. I know I can fix it in the next stage, but it is better imo to get things right in the first stage.

[NancyMP]

Marcia,:heart: I really appreciate your encouragement, because you have done a lot of very impressive paintings on this very subject!

My model hasn't played his guitar in so long that he no longer has calluses, and he said that even posing his hands on the strings hurts his fingers!:eek: I think (since he's my husband) that he thinks I won't ask him to pose his hands again if he complains...he's dead wrong! It's a cheap guitar that I gave him as a Christmas present after the one he had was stolen. I know he wants a better one, but as little as he plays this one, would he play a better one more often? You would have to know him to know the answer to that question, and I know him pretty well.:D

[sidbledsoe]

nance tell him to tune the guitar down a step and capo the second fret, it will make fingering a lot easier.

becca i don't wear pj's but i wuz wearing a hospital gown this morning at a doc appt!:D :grouphug:

[!becca]

becca i don't wear pj's but i wuz wearing a hospital gown this morning at a doc appt! :eek: :D

[!becca]

Hi Marcia, :wave:It is sad how many of our creatures seem to be headed for extinction..:(

Well Nancy, I have been trying to paint as if I am posessed, or at least passionately...you wouldn't believe how much paint is up my arms and on my face!:lol: