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 award by www.thatslilfeandthenyousigh.wordpress.com www.camenisabelgonzalez.wordpress.com. I would like to thank all those who enjoy blogging. 
Rules
- Display the Award Certificate on your website
- Announce your win with a post and link to whoever presented your award
- Present 15 awards to deserving bloggers
- Drop them a comment to tip them off after you’ve linked them in the post
- Post 7 interesting things about yourself.
7 Interesting Things About Myself:
1. I love to garden, roses are my favorite but then so too are perennials.
2. I like to make soups, tomato and split pea are my favorite.
3. I don’t own an ipad or an iphone, at least not yet.
4. I like a good read.
5. I like experience, but love learning.
6. I like listening to music when painting – all kinds depends on the mood of the canvas.
7. I’m a Gemini.
Nominees:
- http://www.eyedancers.wordpress.com
- http://www.shygemini.wordpress.com
- http://www.florastable.com
- http://www.leannecolephotography.com
- http://www.jniggelart.wordpress.com
- http://www.hillsofherchasity.wordpress.com
- http://www.outsideauthority.wordpress.com
- http://www.miartedoris.wordpress.com
- http://www.candidpresence.wordpress.com
- http://www.clicksandcorks.com
- http://www.iarxiv.com
- http://www.joellewrites.wordpress.com
- http://www.ablanksheetofpaper.wordpress.com
- http://www.doronart.wordpress.com
- http://www.orofiorentino.wordpress.com
Congratulations to all and hope you stop by their blogs. Thank you to those whom nominated me for this award!
Oil Pastels by Mary 
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First of all congratulations you deserve this award and many more! Thank you so much for the award, I truly apreciate this gesture you are too sweet and kind.
Hi Doris, thank you so much and you’re welcome! Your blog really deserve the award ~
Thanks so much for the nomination, Mary! And congratulations on the much-deserved award! You have a fabulous site.–Mike
Hi Mike, thank you so much. You have a great blog and the award is well-deserved. Have a great day!
Yay, Mary! Congratulations! A bowl of your homemade soup, beautiful Shy Gemini music and time to watch the crazy squirrel and his friends play. Who needs an ipad?
Hey Cyndi, thank you! You are so right – who needs more technology with all my other entertainment options!
Congratulations Mary! And thank you for this award which I accept with pleasure. Spend a pleasant day:)
Hi Joelle, thank you! I’m so happy that you accept – I love reading your blog and I am happy to share with others.
Much thanks Mary. Best Greetings:)
Congratulations, Mary,: very well deserved, your blog and your art are phenomenal. Also, thank you very much for nominating my blog: very much appreciated!
Hi Stefano, thank you so much! I love your blog and the many tips – all the better for choosing/pairing wines with great meals. Your award is well deserved.
Thank you! 🙂
Congratulations on an award so well deserved Mary. Absolutely love your work.
Hi Emily – thank you! Always the supporter and encourager, you’re enthusiasm spurs me on. Thank you so much ~
I love split pea soup, ham and pea, is my favourite, I must make some. Congratulations Mary on your award. Thank you so much for nominating me as well.
Hi Leanne, thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Oh I just love split pea and ham too – made a huge batch right after Easter, so darn good. Great to meet another soup lover ~
Congrats Mary ! I’m with you on the music too 🙂
Hi Poppy, thank you! Music is so soothing, love to have it on while painting.
Congrats again Mary. You’ve really made a lasting impression with your blog. I’m always very pleased to see a new post popping up in my reader:)
Hi Elena, you are so nice and very kind – I appreciate your continued support and encouragement. You’re a master artist and your compliments are just wonderful to receive.
Congrats Mary! I like to listen to music when I paint too! 🙂
And thanks for the nomination. I’m honored!
Hi Jess, thank you – much appreciated. Your work is beautiful and the award is well-deserved. Today my music will be Adele while in the studio.
Congratulations, Mary, and thank you for nominating us. Awfully nice of you! 🙂
I love reading your blog and wanted to share my great finding, your blog to others! Have a wonderful evening ~
Thank you so much, Mary. 🙂
Thank you for the nomination! 🙂
Every bit of encouragement helps 🙂
iarXiv
You are so welcome – well deserved!
you did that well and make it look so easy!!!! congratulations! now you can return to your painting! z
Thanks! Almost, I have one more coming out but I think I’ll wait a couple of days and start work on my lastest paintings. Are you getting any painting done these days?
i’m working on a line of black and white images, very graphic in the mola style, for submission for a printing opportunity on specialty papers. ti’s been a fun project, painting strong sure radiating lines around the subject (3 were shown in the leibster post first image)…my only problem is that painting sometimes tires me.. does it make you tired, that strong focus of holding the eye in one spot? pullling those lines requires keen eyesight and firm muscle control, and i am always spent after four or five hours of that! i love it but it’s tiring..