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Study of shine on cutlery then jazz it up with a colorful wall paper. Busy and fun finished just before the Covid 19 bomb landed on us- thankfully art can distract and entertain both the creator and the viewer. </div>
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Thank God February has something to celebrate otherwise it is bleak, cold, wet and dark as we slog thru with visions of spring. And Chocolate helps too 💕 This is a little change up with whimsy to brighten any day of the month.</div>
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Inspired by a balloon for my grand daughters birthday I decided to try it in paint form. There is just something about a bright gold orb that makes me smile especially January in the Northeast. So here is my antidote to the SAD syndrome for now.</div>
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This shiny silver coffee pot/press just screamed to be painted. The bright reflections are mesmerizing and the added foil wrapped chocolate makes a winning combo. I always start my mornings with hot coffee before I paint - so this was a win from all directions. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On my easel - An occasional splurge and only One. I am a true tea-totaller. In reality I just like the look and sophistication of the various vodka martinis offered. The fancy ones are usually way too sweet for my tastes and I add ice so they dilute. This one in the short glass just Had to be painted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ladies who Lunch has been a wonderful idea. To pretend to be carefree and frivolous when life is definitely not so. This painting reminds me of just that feeling</span>. </div>
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Well as usual Christmas is steamrolling at us and the mad rush to decorate, bake, shop and travel on and on looms. Sad as the season is not meant to be such. It is hard to slow down and simplify and concentrate on family and our blessings and reflect.</div>
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In the spirit of simplification - here is a humble bow from Walmart. It shines and glows in the cold light of November and all year for that matter. A lovely gift or simple touch of color for the season.</div>
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Chickens have personality for sure. My daughter has several varieties of hens that produce wonderful fresh eggs. They love to roam the yard and remove bugs and ‘play’ as they forage and the kids find them amusing as well as annoying - real farm life where the cows and horse look on. </div>
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The bull mastiff watches guard over all.</div>
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They don’t pose well so this is a conglomerate composition .<br />
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Fresh off the easel. One of my favorite birds- Loud, Raucous and Beautiful. Sort of the blue tiger of the yard.</div>
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Blue has always been my favorite color, even as a little girl, perhaps that is part of the allure here. I think I captured his attitude.</div>
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Every year I am attracted to the little bluish white pumpkins. Purely decorative although a cute model as well. <br />
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I only buy these little guys now as I don’t carve them any more and it seems so wasteful to just have them rot. This guy will live on.<br />
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After an exhaustive search I found fresh figs in my local farm market. I have never had fresh unprocessed figs and I sought them out specifically to, paint and then eat. Then did not disappoint as a subject and I had fun adding palette knife work as well. They did however not taste great. </div>
Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-82084517982458538232019-09-29T08:09:00.000-04:002019-09-29T08:09:03.595-04:00Over the last summer I have had fun with many subjects as I learn more about oil painting and it’s endless complexities. I have yet to find “my style” but I do love variety as well.<br />
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I finally have time for more art - taken a photography class in depth - and recently dove into oil paints. A challenging medium for sure but so rewarding - and I try to keep it fun. Never had any formal training but inspired thru the internet and now searching for Me and My Style.</div>
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So here I come again, back to my little blogspot and my new creations to share. What can I say, creativity is in my blood.</div>
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<p> This gorgeous palette gives me hope!! I have to start painting again!</p>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both" class="separator">For the new year I am started an instagram challenge, 366 daily posts for the year (365+1 for this leap year) My goal is for each instagram to represent a snippet of my day - good, bad, ugly. A picture is worth a thousand words - so this is my autobiography for 2012.</div>Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-73661186312003927672011-12-15T09:22:00.004-05:002011-12-15T09:28:35.865-05:00Christmas doodles 2011<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZzvShok1N0/TuoC6YLfWLI/AAAAAAAADgM/CNwbQ9dv3_c/s1600/Christmas%2BPrep%2B2011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686360681454983346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZzvShok1N0/TuoC6YLfWLI/AAAAAAAADgM/CNwbQ9dv3_c/s400/Christmas%2BPrep%2B2011.jpg" /></a> It's been so busy I have had little time to do much creatively, except decorate, bake and shop (a very creative sport in my book). Time is fleeting as usual. Last night I just sat and decided to doodle what is left to complete. It made for a festive page once I added the sting of lights and somehow made it all look more "doable".
Hope all are enjoying their holiday time and relaxing more than I. ( If so, please let me know your secret!!)Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-61064951534757082222011-11-11T14:55:00.005-05:002019-09-24T18:27:39.599-04:00Horse playIt all starts here - girls and horses, it is a match made in heaven I believe. For me, it actually started with a wooden hobby horse - remember those? Mine never left my side as a child. Things blossomed from there.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RNh1IiFhiKs/TsE14tQJacI/AAAAAAAADfo/qEO4IM-wXhM/s1600/giddy%2Bup%2Bfull.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674876253799803330" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RNh1IiFhiKs/TsE14tQJacI/AAAAAAAADfo/qEO4IM-wXhM/s400/giddy%2Bup%2Bfull.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 312px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> And apparently the genes have passed on - to my daughter ( who progressed to the big time jumpers) and to my little granddaughter - Love, equine style.<br />
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Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-51707358588337093602011-11-11T13:41:00.003-05:002011-11-11T13:51:04.404-05:00Adios Alfred<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sV1PCTlNrEA/Tr1snbVqC5I/AAAAAAAADfQ/xjPEqh3UrQ8/s1600/Alfred%2527s%2BEnd_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673810530165984146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sV1PCTlNrEA/Tr1snbVqC5I/AAAAAAAADfQ/xjPEqh3UrQ8/s400/Alfred%2527s%2BEnd_edited-1.jpg" /></a> It's been a Long 12 Days without power/water/heat for thousands in Connecticut since Alfred hit (a Nor'easter that dropped deep wet snow in late October) 870,000 without power at first count in our state alone. A long slow recovery in frigid temperatures. Luckily, we were spared- the shoreline was protected by the relatively warm ocean waters (only received 5" of heavy wet snow!!) The news finally reported All Power had been Restored Finally! As I left work, I noticed the golden glow of the Full Beaver Moon, in soft lavender twilight - through the power lines. We do love our power!
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The year of record breakers continues.
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Life gets hectic at times, there has been some traveling with my husband, and the usual work, and house work and chores etc. But - -
I have found a new lover (gasp!) For my birthday I got a new 'big girl' Nikon digital camera and it was love at first click. The combination of 10 adorable grandkids, 2 new puppies and the New England fall foliage brought to my attention how miserable my little point and shoot camera is.
And my sketching needed a break, I felt a little burned out and a break can re-juice the battery. So a month has flown by.
So between reading several books on Real Photography and finally trying to understand my Photoshop Elements beyond the 'quick fix' panel - I did a sketch. Just a little black and white - of my new lens ( wide angle) so I can take some goulish picture of the little gobblins coming soon.
My blog is going to morph into a more eclectic montage, some photos (surprise surprise), some life updates and yes still sketching. I want to diverse and experiment and enjoy it all more. Hey I may throw in some recipes I love!
Hope you will continue to come visit and comment and join in my fun. Thanks to all who have and hopefully will!
Sandy (myfiddlestix)Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-91100388420364947842011-09-30T15:38:00.003-04:002011-09-30T15:40:43.341-04:00Everyday Paris<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x4hEOpJkgPM/ToYa3_B3KHI/AAAAAAAADb4/nwpmLIPJSP4/s1600/ITTP%2Beveryday%2Bagain%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658239530951977074" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x4hEOpJkgPM/ToYa3_B3KHI/AAAAAAAADb4/nwpmLIPJSP4/s400/ITTP%2Beveryday%2Bagain%2Bcopy.jpg" /></a> Another page from my Imaginary Trip to Paris with Laure Ferlita. Enjoying the sights, food and museums. Sure wish I was there!
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I allowed 10 minutes for a quick pen only sketch of the framework and scribbles of the art within of this CEILING view (yes the ceiling is jaw dropping gorgeous). 10 minutes for paint concentrating on VALUES. then 10 or so for text 'back at our hotel'. Sorry my text scanned so faintly - need to up my pen sizes.
There are more pages to post, as soon as I have time ;)Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-37803992384436028742011-09-08T16:11:00.003-04:002011-09-08T16:19:12.845-04:00Imaginary Trip to Paris - Crypt<div>Laure Ferlita hosts Imaginary trips to wonderful places (imaginarytrips.com) and a troupe of fabulous journal sketchers have just arrived in Paris, myself included. I highly recommend the course for its fun, creative atmosphere with new learning curves around every corner. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650085293535639106" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K2mJ-tkLPjw/Tmkio5fZtkI/AAAAAAAADZQ/giiu8RVvzUQ/s400/paris%2B1%2Bfinished.jpg" /></div>
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<div>I love Paris and my last visit I was a newbie journaler, this trip I am raring to go (and prepare for my Paris trip next spring!) </div>
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<div>Day 5 and still no power, at least enough trees are removed that we can navigate the town pretty well (to search for gas, ice, food ;-) Work has power and it is good to be in a normal environment for a time each day. It does appears the main route through town (Rte 1) is getting power gradually so we see hope. We are better off than many with a generator and enough food and a well that Will flush our toilets. But this is getting Old. I need more wine!</div>
Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37477140.post-67752240132171550822011-08-30T15:22:00.002-04:002011-08-30T15:55:13.479-04:00Irene Part 1<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3WwqX1SnDk/Tl05C8oFloI/AAAAAAAADX8/Rv4rfd-t26s/s1600/IRENE%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646732230589257346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3WwqX1SnDk/Tl05C8oFloI/AAAAAAAADX8/Rv4rfd-t26s/s400/IRENE%2B1.jpg" /></a> Quite a stint - 3 days down and Many to go. This afternoon I managed to get to my office (long backtracking route to find clear roads) and Miraculously it has power And internet! Miracle - well it is inland from home. We are all fine, I managed one spread which sums up our Irene weekend - except I did not mention the Huge tree that decided to fall on our neighbor's house instead of ours YIKES. We still have a long haul to get power and get any sense of normal tho - Thanks so much for all the well wishes, and I hope other's fared well too!
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