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Friday, August 26, 2011

"Fighting the Blues"


Summer is ending and I have more time for other creative projects now :) 
This is a mixed media work I did last weekend.
Was worried about my sister and her husband and their long battle ahead with his cancer....feeling a little blue.... looking for something bright and cheerful.  Never have seen these color combinations in Nature but a little bit of alcohol in the system gives you a more daring sense of adventure in color :) 
I used watercolors, inks and colored pencils on watercolor paper. It's 11" X 14" and looks great matted.
This is the first time I'll be joining 
"Paint Party Friday

Paint Party Friday

20 comments:

  1. It is not always about imitating nature. Sometimes it is just the right color.

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  2. beautiful flower!! I love ginger buds....happy weekend!!

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  3. I love it...I get a feeling of freshness and clean crisp air when I look at it great color
    KAT

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  4. Beautiful colors. Welcome to Paint Party Friday - a bunch of very creative friendly people!! Thanks for your compliment on my painting.

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  5. Oh this is gorgeous!!!! I love the bright colors! Welcome to PPF!!!

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  6. Very nice! I love the colors you used! :-)

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  7. Welcome to Paint Party Friday Carol! So great to have you join us!!

    This is so lovely with the dark blue shadows against the yellow and red. Wonderful!

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  8. The bright colors and geometric forms remind me of Hindu art.

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  9. Glad to meet you via PPF! Lovely colors you used I love how it turned out! Theresa

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  10. I really like the brightness and vibrancy

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  11. So sorry about your brother in law, and your family. A drink or two made for a beautiful piece. I love combining colors against the norm!
    Welcome to ppf! I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do! A very nice group here!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. I love this excellent composition with beautiful tones.

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  13. Welcome to your 1st and hopefully not last PPF maybe these colours are together in nature who knows they look super this could well be a plant in the ocean on a reef ;0) I like what you have created lots Dxx

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  14. For sure a time to reach for your paints and find sunshine...my oil pastels and art carried me through the journey you are beginning when my Mom was diagnosed. It was a God-send! Beautiful piece you have created! POP ART MINIS

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  15. Wonderful! Very creative and colorful and art is so good for the soul~ sending you bright blessings to you ~ thanks ~ namaste, CArol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF and welcome ~ I am fairly new also ~

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  16. Welcome to PPF, its great to see your beautiful work here. Terrific colour combination, love this. Annette x

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  17. Welcome to PPF! This seems like just the kind of painting to lift your spirits when you are blue. I hope it helped!

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  18. Welcome to Paint Party Friday - I'm so glad you decided to join in the fun!

    This is a wonderful addition to the party - your drink led to a fun color combination (just right for a pick-me-up)!

    xo
    Kristin

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  19. Welcome to PPF! Your work is vibrant and cheerful. Looking forward to more contributions from you every Friday! Happy PPF!

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