Different Strokes — Acrylics Forum Challenge for February 2021

[tuscanny Moderator oil pastels]

Michelle – love your robin!

Christel

[Merriweather]

Michelle,  lovely poem,  and reminds us all to look at what we have and not assume it’s better elsewhere…   Lovely robin bird… very cute.   Well done.

Cheers

Merri

Painting is a complete distraction. I know of nothing which, without exhausting the body, more entirely absorbs the mind. Winston Churchill

[ColinS, Moderator, Victoria British Columbia]

Very nice poem, Michelle, and I like your painting of the robin.

"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." - Henry David Thoreau

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[LavenderFrost Moderator, Acrylics]

Thanks everyone! After some searching I found out the author was Floris Clark McLaren, she had written the book I had borrowed, which was published in 1937. She was born in the US and later moved to Victoria, BC.

C&C always welcome. Michelle

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[CMorpaint]

Wow Michelle!  Nice poem and the little Robin is sweet.  Great detail.

Regards,
Cindy
C/C always welcome
"Painting is my meditation"

[rosta]

Old_hobbyist:  A good illustration of the poem. I love the old man with the stick and his obvious indecision.  Nice painting.

LavenderFrost:  That’s a really nice poem and a cute robin. Lovely.

 

 

Ron

C & C always welcome

[ColinS, Moderator, Victoria British Columbia]

Ozeanbay – thanks so much for hosting. Great idea!

"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." - Henry David Thoreau

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[ozeanbay]

Colin, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I had no idea this challenge would be such an inspiration, but am thrilled it was.

[Charlies Mum Administrator (Maureen)]

….. and so we bring this month to a close on a great challenge and a fine set of paintings … thank you for the inspiration Ozean, and for hosting.

Assaf has posted the March challenge … another lovely theme for us to  get the brushes working on …. see you there!

Cheers, Maureen

Forum projects: Plant Parade projects in the Florals/Botanicals forum , WDE in the All Media Art Events , Different Strokes in Acrylics forum .

[Merriweather]

Thanks so much Ozeanbay… its been a beaut challenge.

Cheers

Merri

Painting is a complete distraction. I know of nothing which, without exhausting the body, more entirely absorbs the mind. Winston Churchill

[ozeanbay]

Merri and Maureen, I’m so glad you liked this challenge! I’m looking forward to what great paintings come in Assaf’s challenge.

[ozeanbay]

I just wanted to say “thank you” to everyone who participated in this month’s challenge. See you in the March challenge!

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