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Eye Candy Friday

December 2, 2016 By Carole

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It seems a little conceited to show a painting I did as eye candy but it’s quite seasonal and, while it’s hardly fine art, I’m proud of it. I owe a lot of it to Connie, the awesome woman who teaches paint night at my library. But I know that I get to take some credit for it, too. I’ve never considered myself to have much artistic talent but I’ve learned since I started playing around with art journaling this year that lots of practice and taking lessons does actually lead to improvement. How ’bout that?

And how ’bout this: it’s the weekend! And NaBloPoMo is over so I will see you on Monday!

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  1. Karen says

    December 2, 2016 at 6:17 am

    You are very creative and talented ???

  2. Robby says

    December 2, 2016 at 6:49 am

    It’s a charming picture and far beyond what I would aspire to. ‘Tis true that flexing the creative muscle strengthens it. We shall miss you, but try to enjoy your weekend.

  3. Bonny says

    December 2, 2016 at 7:34 am

    What a lovely winter painting you did! I heard about a paint night an hour away that is held in a bar; that would not improve my miniscule artistic ability!

  4. AsKatKnits says

    December 2, 2016 at 8:26 am

    The picture is beautiful, Carole – and sharing it is not conceited at all! I know how much work goes into the creation of art! So, share – and share boldly!! And, here is to having a FANTASTIC NaBloPoMo free weekend!! Let the weekending festivities begin!! XOXO

  5. Deborah A Cuddy says

    December 2, 2016 at 8:53 am

    Your painting is beautiful! My sister & I went to a paint night last year & I just got that winter painting out & hung for the season. Have a great weekend!

  6. margene says

    December 2, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I LOVE this picture! The red bird in the trees just makes my heart sing. You have really tapped into your inner artist! Lovely, Carole!

  7. sprite says

    December 2, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I love your painting. You could make Christmas cards from it.

  8. Inkyknitter says

    December 2, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Love this. It would make a fabulous Christmas card.

  9. Jes says

    December 2, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Love it!

  10. Mary says

    December 2, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Painting is perfect for this time of year. I used to see cardinals when I lived in CT. Here in northern ME I have not seen any. I miss seeing then against the snow.
    Happy weekending!

  11. Jo says

    December 2, 2016 at 11:39 am

    The picture is lovely…and so good with the season!

  12. Vicki says

    December 2, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    It’s wonderful! I’m curious about how big it is…

  13. kmkat says

    December 2, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    It is lovely! But I am total sucker for anything with bare trees.

  14. Kym says

    December 2, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    Charming! XO

  15. Becky says

    December 2, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    Well, Carole, I think it is charming, and you should be very pleased. I wish I had painted it! Have a great weekend.

  16. Sandy says

    December 3, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Very, very nice! Love the cardinal in it contrasting to the background. You’re very talented!

  17. April says

    December 3, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    It’s a gorgeous painting! I’m so glad you shared it with us. Think of it as sharing your knitting with us. Another beautiful expression of creativity.

  18. Lydia S says

    December 4, 2016 at 6:23 am

    This is wonderful and reminds me of a Christmas card.

  19. Mary says

    December 4, 2016 at 6:35 am

    I think it’s a lovely painting – thank you for sharing it! (and hope you’re having a wonderful blog-free weekend!)

  20. Lifesastitch says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    Why is a painting more “conceited” than a photo? You have a talent for both. Flaunt it 😉

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