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Friday, May 15, 2015

working on my own grass

Our oldest graduates from high school a week from today - where did the time go??  I'm not going to say it seems like yesterday that we brought him home but I will admit that the years have certainly gone more quickly than I expected.  In the meantime, I'm in a frenzy of activity to prepare for family arriving and graduation parties to commence. 
This girl looks calm and contented and that's what I am going to aim for during this busy time. 
Linking to Paint Party Friday,
Art It Friday - Show Your Face, and
Art Journal Every Day
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20 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.May 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Great painting but your quote is phenomenal. I am going to remember that one.

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  2. massofhairMay 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Wonderful and wise words Michelle, your face is beautifully serene and i do like her hair, love the colours you ahve used. Her Aura is lovely :-) xxx

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  3. Julie LeeMay 15, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Oh, what a fantastic quote and such a beautiful face. I love how you used the blocks of colour. xx

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  4. Kate RobertsonMay 15, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Your face is beautiful, wonderful quote. Congrats to the lucky graduate.

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  5. Kim DellowMay 15, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Just gorgeous! Thanks for giving us a peak at an early stage too. Love the sentiment. Have fun with the graduation! Thanks so much for linking to Art It Friday - Show Your Face and for the shout out too.

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  6. Deborah WainwrightMay 15, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I hope you felt the calmness your girl radiates, whist creating her. A beautiful face x

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  7. Beverley BairdMay 15, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    A lovely face and wonderful quote. Thanks for sharing the early version.

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  8. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    awesome shadow on her face!

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  9. Özge BaşağaçMay 16, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    such a beautiful face...

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  10. LailaMay 16, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    Indeed she looks calm and happy. You did a great job and the shading is so realistic too.

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  11. artbyjuneMay 16, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    She is calm. Lovely work.

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  12. GigglesMay 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Congratulations on your sons graduation! It goes too fast that's for sure!! Lovely painting!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. Linda KunsmanMay 16, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    congrats to the graduate-what an exciting time! LOVE your calm girl-fab shading on her face-and that quote-love it!

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  14. Karen PMay 16, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    wow oh wow - she is so very beautiful, most definitely serene and laid back too. I envy your skill with paint and brush - I'm only just starting out and this week I've graduated to watercolour pencils after just using pencils.
    I just wanted to pop over and say thank you - I've not long been drawing my 'lovely ladies' and any compliments are always very treasured and very much appreciated so thank you very much. I have had a good look at your beautiful ladies and they are fantastic! Especially love how you've coloured this one's hair - I'm going to have to practise to get anywhere near your skills. Thank you so much and ttfn Karen x

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  15. Maarit at Violets CornerMay 17, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Fabulous shadowing, it's so pretty. And a very true sentiment.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  16. Miss MarpleMay 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    She's beautiful! Happy PPF - Irma

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  17. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herMay 18, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    She's lovely. I love the halo line around her. Sweet quote too.

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  18. dentheMay 18, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    That quote is great, and I love your girl. Serene, calm and lovely. I love how you did the shadows!

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  19. Lynda ShoupMay 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    So beautiful! The quote is something I will have to remember…so true. Your painting looks so serene and peaceful. Hope you can keep that sense as you have a busy time ahead.

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  20. paulineMay 31, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    i love this one. It has a different 'feel' to it, but still so "you". :) Wise words, my friend. xx

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