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Oil Pastelist

Patterson’s Curse, #1


I’m intrigued by this weed – it’s toxic, but a field of it is a real vision.  Who knew?  I love to see fields of Patterson’s Curse and decided to paint several landscape scenes, here is the first. This 8×10 … Continue reading

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Thursdays will be for Drawings


Oh boy – I’m not sure what I got myself into, but I’ve joined in with Z of Playamart http://playamart.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/timeout-for-art-drawing-paying-attention/to draw for 30 minutes each Thursday.  I haven’t been drawing lately and decided it’s a good way to polish my … Continue reading

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Down the River, oil pastel painting


Down the River came about from a series of photographs taken of a river scene, by using the best angles of each shot and giving the background of bit of light shining through for a little atmosphere.  I’m not one … Continue reading

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Acceptance into Oil Pastel Society


I am proud to announce that I’ve been accepted as a member into the Oil Pastel Society  at the Professional Artist level. The Oil Pastel Society is an active international organization of artists seeking to further the advancement of oil pastels … Continue reading

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The Versatile Blogger Award


It’s again taken much too long to acknowledge these nominations, but I wanted to take an opportunity to say thank you and continue on with following the rules.  I was recently nominated by two bloggers for this wonderful Versatile Blogger … Continue reading

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Rae – A Shy Gemini, an artist who inspires


Recently I came across an artists’ blog that blew me away, so much so that I wanted to take a minute to introduce her to you. Her name is Rae, who authors a blog called, A Shy Gemini.  Rae hails … Continue reading

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Liebster Blog Award


I am really honored to say that I have received three nominations from fabulous bloggers that I’ve taken forever in a day to acknowledge the Liebster Award – for that I am truly sorry.  The bloggers who nominated me are:  … Continue reading

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Best Moments Award


Awarding the people who live in the moment, The noble who write and capture the best in life, The bold who reminded us what really mattered – Savoring the experience of quality time. I have been nominated by Kathy at … Continue reading

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Family


When I received this award I thought “oh no, I’m so behind on my nomination.”.  But this, I promise, is  less time-consuming process of fulfilling award and impossible to say no!  A wonderful blogger, Ann-Christine at  http://www.lagottocattleya.wordpress.com nominated my blog … Continue reading

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Beautiful Blogger Award


My blog has received the most wonderful nomination for the Beautiful Blogger Award from Cyndi of http://www.healthyazblog.wordpress.com.  I feel very honored and wanted to thank you so much to Cyndi.  She has a great blog for self-improvement and living a … Continue reading

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