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Friday, August 24, 2012

"Maris" -

Husband - "You should name her Maris."
Me - "Why?"
Husband - "Duh, she looks like a Maris." 
Caleb (age 11) - "Mom, why do you like to draw naked girls?"
Me - "Excuse me!!  I don't draw naked girls. . ."
Caleb - "Really?  She looks naked to me. . ."
Me - "Connor, what do you think of this?"
Connor (age 15 - barely looking up from his video game) - "Looks pretty, mom." 
Me - "Did you even look at her?"
Connor - "Ya?"
It has been a crazy busy week - work and taxes.  It seems like a great idea to file an extension until it is time to buckle down and do the taxes - BLECH!!  Apparently, when I need a break I decide to paint a naked, pretty girl named Maris.  What do you do when you need a break?
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I've never heard of the name Maris, I imagine she is wearing a lovely wrap dress, and she completely abhors video games :) she is lovely - love her eyes and fish tail braid and the three stray hairs. Lovely job.

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  2. Lisabella RussoAugust 24, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    She's very pretty indeed! I love her braid and her lips are so lovely... I shouldn't admit this, but I think I surf the internet when I need a break...

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  3. Kim Henkel CreationsAugust 24, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Maris looks great! I love how you have done the shadow around her. I am sure when I show my husband things I make he doesn't really look at them. He has learned I think to get a big smile on his face and enthusiastically say "THat looks great!"
    LOL

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  4. TerrieAugust 24, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Well done - a very lovely young lady is Maris....visiting from AIB

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  5. HeARTworksAugust 25, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Amusing conversations you have! Very pretty! Love the eyes! Patsy from
    HeARTworks and
    papemelroti

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  6. NatashaAugust 25, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    I think the name suits her. I love the feel of her, she is gorgeous. Love her, and I love her hair.

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  7. RobynAugust 25, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Maris is a perfect name for such a beautiful piece. Even though she is naked!! LOL Love your work..

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  8. bellefrogworksAugust 25, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Maris is lovely - she might just be wearing something strapless!!

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  9. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I like the way she looks comfortable as if she will be peaceful with whatever comes her way.

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  10. SusanAugust 25, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Maris is lovely! Do you ALWAYS paint naked women??
    :)

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  11. K J DAugust 25, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    She is beautiful......

    I love the effect of the shading around her.

    Definitely a cup of tea!

    Karen

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  12. bohemiannie! artAugust 25, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Boys!

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  13. PatriceAugust 25, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    She is just gorgeous - the hidden wife of Niles Pierce from Frasier...LOL!

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  14. veronicaAugust 26, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    again, i love the lips, great shadow and highlight!

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  15. NettyAugust 26, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Great name for your little beauty. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  16. SiggadisartAugust 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Love your girl, special her hair.

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  17. Ritu DuaAugust 28, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Your lovely starry eyed lady has,I think ,some song in her heart !...

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  18. dentheAugust 28, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Lovely girl! Nice to read all the different opinions from your family. Sounds familiar to me ... ;-)

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  19. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    She is very beautiful, love her braid!

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  20. Karen SmitheyAugust 29, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Love your stories about everyone's response to, duh, MARIS.

    Especially like the naked ladies question :)

    Maris is gorgeous--

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  21. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    What a beautiful drawing--I am jealous :) I was just mentioning on my post when I draw a girl in my art journal they never have faces!! Loved reading your families opinion too--so cute!

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