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Newest Painting

Posted on July 8, 2012 by B

If a man has any greatness in him, it comes to light, not in one flamboyant hour, but in the ledger of his daily work. ~Beryl Markham ———————— At the end of a couple seriously crappy weeks I shooed the … Continue reading →

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Circle Painting

Posted on March 15, 2012 by B

The world today doesn’t make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do? ~Pablo Picasso ———————— I have so little to say these days but I am picking up my paint brush and making a nice solid mess of … Continue reading →

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While They Were Napping

Posted on February 23, 2012 by B

Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. ~Pablo Picasso ———————— There’s  down side to kids fighting off colds, they nap, and while they nap guess who gets to paint?  Me! Cheers, B

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Backgrounds Take One

Posted on February 22, 2012 by B

The starting point of all achievement is desire. ~Napolean Hill ———————— Since I mentioned my heaps of backgrounds yesterday I thought I’d show you a couple of the ones I’ve worked on. These two are the first ones I made. … Continue reading →

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Thinking Big

Posted on February 10, 2012 by B

As long as you’re going to be thinking anyways, think big. ~Donald Trump ———————— Decided to take the jump and start painting bigger.  Why?  Why not! These two are just started, this is nothing like what they will be when … Continue reading →

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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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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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