Saturday, January 2, 2016

#2 You and Me, Kid

#2 of the challenge.Today is my birthday! I was told repeatedly that my parents drove on bumpy roads to make it happen before the new year. I was stubborn I guess. So with New Year's and a birthday so close, I am doubly thankful and reflective as I start the new year. This came from a photo taken by my (amazing artist) friend, Linda Whitehead. I took wild liberties, because I couldn't begin to capture the essence of her photo. Thanks, Linda!

12 comments:

  1. Laurie, such a gift to have your art as part of my life. So much movement in this painting, so many nooks and crannies to explore, such delightful surprises of orange/red—and all with an arm around my shoulder and the sun at my back. aaahhhhhh …

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  2. Fun Blog Laurie. Are you primarily an acrylic painter? Do you have a website? www.GillianStGeorge.com

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  3. Lovely!!! This reminds me of scenes in Lake Como where there are staircases everywhere and treats at every level. You captured that nicely!

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  4. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Laurie!! Your sweet story made me smile.

    Lovely painting by a lovely friend. Day 2 is a very good day!!!

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  5. Laurie - the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to You!!!
    I SO love your artwork - and this piece today is exceptional.
    I'm so grateful to have you as an art friend. :o)
    Have a spectacular day!!!
    Connie

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  6. Happy Birthday Laurie. A wonderful painting and such crisp lines - fascinating!

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  7. Happy Birthday - that is a fun story! I was born 5 days before Christmas, although over the many years, I have learned it would be just the same, either 5 days before or the day of...you usually only get ONE present. Same for you? ha! I love the steps and architecture of this one - amazing you did it as ONE day of 30 in 30!

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  8. Such wonderful comments, thank you all so much. I'm very humbled, and grateful today.

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  9. Hi Laurie, This painting is great! I'm glad that you took liberties with the photo, because you made it better than reality! Way to have fun with it
    Have a nice day,
    Kyle

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  10. Laurie this is such a treat! So much to look at and enjoy. I just want to climb those steps and see what is around the corner! Hope you had a wonderful birthday Laurie! Your art is such a gift, thanks for sharing it with us :)

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  11. Hope you had a beautiful birthday! Love you did with this painting, so much interest! For sure as someone else commented here, it makes me thing of the small towns by Lake Como. :)

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  12. I hope you had a wonderful birthday! I love your painting. It's so expressive and colorful! I found you on the 30 in 30 page and I look forward to seeing all of your paintings this month!

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