Category Archives: painting

Fabulous in the Works

Posted on February 6, 2012 by B

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. ~Coco Chanel ———————— Not sure about the classy, but I’m working on the fabulous. Cheers, B

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Forget Me Not

Posted on February 2, 2012 by B

We’re so engaged in doing things to achieve purposes of outer value that we forget the inner value, the rapture that is associated with being alive, is what it is all about. ~Joseph Campbell ———————— I’ve been neglecting my watercolour … Continue reading →

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She Believed…yes I really do…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by B

Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. ~David Joseph Schwartz ———————— The other day I learned a lesson.  Something doesn’t have to be good, … Continue reading →

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Purple Elephant

Posted on January 21, 2012 by B

It’s all make believe isn’t it? ~Marilyn Monroe ———————— When I first sketched out this little guy I loved him so much I was scared to paint him.  I’m still so new at watercolour and it’s nerve wracking when I … Continue reading →

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Practice

Posted on January 18, 2012 by B

Practice is the best of all instructors. ~Publilius Syrus ———————— Been getting a little time in to play and practice with my watercolours.  I love working with them but I have so much to learn. Right when I think I … Continue reading →

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A New Journey

Posted on January 17, 2012 by B

You don’t have to be who they think you are. ~Jeff Bridges ———————— In the past I’ve sometimes felt stuck being who people think I am.  Most of the time they are wrong but it doesn’t stop me from thinking, … Continue reading →

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Quiet Moments

Posted on January 11, 2012 by B

In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn’t.  Be wise and don’t let good things crowd out those that are essential. ~Elder Richard G. Scott ———————— I either make … Continue reading →

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Action = Success

Posted on January 9, 2012 by B

Action is the foundational key to all success. ~Picasso ———————— Picasso, he may have been a little off his rocker at times, but in all I’d say he’s a smart man, after all, without action there can’t be success of … Continue reading →

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Paintings, and a Goal

Posted on January 2, 2012 by B

As fast as each opportunity presents itself, use it!  No matter how tiny an opportunity it may be, use it! ~Robert Collier ———————— Great advice don’t you think?  That’s one of the things I’ve decided to jump on this year. … Continue reading →

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Here Fishy Fishy

Posted on October 19, 2011 by B

“Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.” ~Jim Evans  ———————— Lucky you, after ignoring my blog for a week I come back to show you some terrible pictures.  Cause isn’t that what we … Continue reading →

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