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Beyond the Birch Thicket
Sometimes I don’t have a lot of time to paint, other times, I want to do something fun and different. That’s when I go to Susie Short’s website and find some of her fun painting ideas, complete with tips and tricks. I have always loved the look of Birch trees, so why not paint a…
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A Rose by any other name
“A Rose by any other name” Who said it? I really love roses. Their intricate fat blooms full of a wonderful scent make me smile. Even the simple wild roses with their bold structures and great rose hips have a place in my heart. This is another piece of “mail art,” a simple postcard that…
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The glow of autumn
You’d probably be surprised at how many paintings of autumn colors I’ve attempted and then tossed in frustration. The weather here in November is tempestuous, to say the least. The sky will have big pregnant dark clouds and wind and sunshine and rain all in the same day. And the trees glow. I’ve seen it.…
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Autumn Crows
During this time of year, a bike ride can be a kaleidoscope of incredibly beautiful visions. Even though this Autumn did not have the fire and brilliance of the last, there are places where the colors fill the eyes with glowing embers. On the bike, these visual delights force you to slow down just to…
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Annual Portrait Contest – Agnes
Gosh, I love painting people’s faces. I get to explore every nook and cranny of their eyes, their smile lines, their noses. I love to play with their hair, especially hair like Agnes’ rich, shiny, curly black hair. I learn so much about a person by painting their portrait. You’d be surprised, even with people…
Mimi Torchia Boothby
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