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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Watercolor Pleasure


Trio
6in x6in gouache on Aquabord 
Painted just for me!

Artist Note.
From my nest collection... 
a little jewel 
with a turquoise strand 
woven through it
 adds a touch of color
against the neutral 
grasses and twigs.

I added Chinese White  
to my watercolors to add 
the body I like.
Aquabord is perfect for 
this, and takes a protective
wax finish beautifully.

My daughter and a friend 
are in to help celebrate
my birthday so I will be
having too much fun
to reply to any comments!
I know you understand.


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26 comments:

  1. Libby FifeNovember 21, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Just for Julie! Happy birthday to you on your special day. Have a good time and enjoy!

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  2. MYSTELIOS November 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Happy birthday Julie and have a lot of fun ... your watercolour painting is very beautiful !!!

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  3. Celeste BerginNovember 21, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    yes, you are relieved of comment duty! haha! I love this painting. No one paints a better tangled nest than you do :)

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  4. Carol FlattNovember 21, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    What a gem, Julie! A birthday gift to yourself. Happy, happy birthday! Enjoy your family and company and know lots of good wishes are sent your way!

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  5. Blanche NiznikNovember 21, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Happy Birthday my friend. May health, happiness and love always bbs with you.

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  6. Gatepost productionsNovember 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Nice to see the nest and egg series again, love this one. Happy Birthday, Julie!

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  7. Christiane KingsleyNovember 21, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    First, Happy Birthday!
    I love your nest...

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  8. Joan TavolottNovember 21, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    I love seeing additions to your nest series!!! This is really lovely. Have a Happy Birthday!!!

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  9. Kaethe BealerNovember 22, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love that you painted something for yourself! Hope you have a wonderful time with your daughter!

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  10. hmuxoNovember 22, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Happy birthday Julie...just know that we're thinking of you! LOVE your nests...hope to see more and more!!

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  11. Helene AdamsonNovember 22, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    It's completely lovely. Happiest birthday, Julie!

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  12. Bruce BinghamNovember 22, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Happy Birthday, enjoy time with your daughter!

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  13. Jennifer RoseNovember 22, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    happy birthday!! have a great day

    really like the texture of the nest :)

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  14. Lisa Graham November 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    I just kept staring and staring at this because it is so beautiful. The turquoise thread is like a magical trail...a fairy dust effect...some ONE or some THING of wonder was here and left a green-blue signature on its masterpiece. I see why you kept this for you! Happy birthday dear friend! Missing you here in Kansas. I hope your celebration is an absolute memory-making blast! Hugs and kisses.

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  15. Debbie NolanNovember 22, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Oh Julie - this is so beautiful. I can see why you would not want to part with this piece. The turquoise ribbon is just the perfect touch. Happy birthday too friend. I will be celebrating mine this week also. Hope yours is a delightful celebration with your daughter. Hugs!

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  16. Sharon L. GravesNovember 22, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Love the nest, Happy happy birthday. Don't give a thought to anything but enjoying them and making precious memories.

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  17. JaneNovember 23, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    What a gorgeous gift you made for yourself, so beautiful, the turquoise ribbon is the icing on the cake , perfect ! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday !

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  18. UnknownNovember 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Happy birthday Julie. Enjoy your day and your daughter!

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  19. KeenaNovember 25, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Happy birthday! May all your wishes come true!
    Beautiful painting!!

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  20. Rita VaselliNovember 26, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Happy Birthday (belated) wishes from my heart, dear Julie!
    Happy Thanksgiving ....I'm so grateful for our lovely friendship,
    a beautiful dialogue very precious between our souls.
    Your nest is outstanding ,true symbol of life forever.

    Sending warm hugs and loving thoughts.
    Rita

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  21. Celia BlancoNovember 27, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Happy Birthday Julie! It is a beautiful painting, I love the string of turquoise running through it! Enjoy!!

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  22. mary maxamNovember 30, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Oh I'm so late in wishing you the happiest birthday ever! This is really enchanting and the unique color scheme is so perfect for the downy nest. Hope you are also allowed a birthday week of special treats at your place :)

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  23. Chris LallyDecember 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Happy belated birthday, Julie!! A very special painting for a very special woman!

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  24. Marcela StrasdasDecember 1, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Love it! Happy Birthday Julie!

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  25. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtDecember 6, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    A REAL PRETTY work of ART!
    Have a Happy Day!

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  26. Wendy BarrettDecember 11, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    What an exquisitely pretty birthday present you have painted for yourself Julie! Happy Birthday!

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I love that you are taking the time to comment and thank you for it. I am sure other readers will enjoy them too. If you cannot comment through this format then email me at juliefordoliver@gmail.com
Cheers,
Julie

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