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    Me too!
    Glad you joined us Sy – it’s well painted and I see a hint of humour!
    Join us next month eh? – different challenge, of course.:lol: :lol:

    Cheers, Maureen


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

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    sykirobme
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        Thank you, Cliff and Maureen! I had a lot of fun doing this month’s challenge, and I will be sure to get in on the next!

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        Thank you, Cliff and Maureen! I had a lot of fun doing this month’s challenge, and I will be sure to get in on the next!

        Excellent self portrait.

        Please do join us next month…

        I am hosting November, so trolling for participants…:cool:

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

        Moderator Acrylics Forum~~~Reference Image Library

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        sykirobme
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            Excellent self portrait.

            Please do join us next month…

            I am hosting November, so trolling for participants…:cool:

            Wow, thank you! And most definitely!

            #703483
            Mayfly
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                Wow – Well done self portrait Sy. Glad you joined in as well. Cheers

                Carl

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                maryinasia
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                    Love the self portrait

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                    Merriweather
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                        Like I said, I love Adams’s portraiture. I couldn’t get a model to sit, so you’re all stuck lookin’ at my ugly mug.

                        This was a really neat challenge, I’m glad I took part. Not 100% happy with this one but it was lots of fun to do.

                        Its a brilliant portrait.. you should be well proud of yourself.

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

                        #703651
                        sykirobme
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                            Thank you, mayfly, maryinasia and merriweather!

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                            Very good work Sy.

                            C&C always welcome. Michelle

                            mkmcreations.com
                            Every painting is a new adventure.

                            #703448

                            Dave, I really like how you did yours, very original!

                            Sy, love your self portrait, very effective!

                            Kay

                            Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

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                            sykirobme
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                                Thank you, Michelle and Kay! Really loving the community here. :-)

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                                Margaretta
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                                    Lavenderfrost’s ready for Hallowe’en,
                                    She paints a rather creepy scene.
                                    The single man, slow route he paves
                                    As he wanders through the graves.

                                    Tuscanny paints a winding road
                                    We travel though forest in dreamy mode.
                                    Looks good close to and from afar.
                                    Will high mountains our progress bar?

                                    Fede’s Arctic wolf to cuddle?
                                    His fur is smooth; don’t want to muddle!
                                    He’s vigilant; won’t miss a beat
                                    As he’s determined: prey to eat!

                                    Kay paints the lady in the sun.
                                    Is she waiting or is work done?
                                    Is she tense or quite relaxed?
                                    Imagining: my brain is taxed.

                                    Colin’s child is bemused
                                    As she is snug in her papoose.
                                    Mother holds her close and tight
                                    All achieved in black and white.

                                    Cliff paints a dramatic sky,
                                    Across the scene those clouds fly.
                                    Will it pour or will it shower
                                    On house and pond and conifer bower?

                                    Charlie’s Mum used thicks and thins.
                                    Masterly strokes the challenge wins.
                                    The trunks of trees rise tall and white,
                                    Leaves grey and black enhance their might.

                                    Vital electronic doodad arrived!
                                    His vase ingeniously derived.
                                    OH finger-dipped each colourless colour
                                    Yet painting sizzles; there is no pallor!

                                    SoCalDan takes us to sea.
                                    The waves are high; the yacht runs free.
                                    I’m so glad I’m not on that boat;
                                    I’d rather lay in a pool and float!

                                    Merriweather’s woman secures
                                    The baby, peeping as mother tours
                                    The Canyon de Chelle, Arizona.
                                    She looks wise; none will disturb her.

                                    Mary’s waterfall all a-quiver
                                    Thunders down the rocky river.
                                    Far away a misty haze
                                    Hides the mountain pathway maze.

                                    Imogene’s cliff is oh so high!
                                    Meandering river glimmering by.
                                    Firs delicate brushwork ‘neath the heights
                                    Where strong strokes show the darks and lights.

                                    Mayfly paints with atmosphere
                                    The fluffy clouds; no colour there!
                                    The spikey firs grow in those crags
                                    Should we go hunting for bears and stags?

                                    His second depicts a towering scene
                                    Rocks stand vertical or lean.
                                    The vastness of the rocks he shows
                                    Where shadows lurk and water flows.

                                    Woody’s humour makes us smile.
                                    His painting goes the extra mile.
                                    What is that head appearing white?
                                    It’s inspiration seeking light!

                                    Sikirobme, sparkle in his eye,
                                    No detail did the paint deny.
                                    A face intense or full of fun?
                                    The features strong, a good work done.

                                    I hope I’ve included everyone?
                                    Well I’ve enjoyed a little fun.
                                    The paintings splendid gave us pleasure
                                    And now we all have work to treasure.

                                    Thank you for a great challenge and nice comments.

                                    Through striving, to the stars.:confused:

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                                    maryinasia
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                                        Wow!!!!

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                                        Bravo, M.

                                        :clap: :clap: :clap:

                                        Well done Carl. A challenge that really got people painting (and writing verse!).

                                        :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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

                                        Moderator Acrylics Forum~~~Reference Image Library

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                                        Mayfly
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                                            Margaretta – Very thoughtful and well done!!! You have given us all a priceless momento for this month and beyond!

                                            Thank you all for the awesome paintings, contributions, and fun this month. Cheers

                                            Carl

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