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Friday, April 13, 2012

Paint Party Friday year two week five " Letting Go"

Once again Paint Party Friday where you too can peak in on a wonderful variety of artists blogs to see what they have accomplished this week!

                                                                    "Letting Go"

" Letting go" is my newest painting. I hesitate to add more color to this canvas, which was originally just a back ground. Instead I'd like to find a nice duvet and wall color to match, for a bedroom makeover! It's been a grueling decision, and the kids keep reminding me I need to pick a color. I have taken jaunts through pinterest and all over the net for inspiration. Who knew I'd be my own inspiration!  

I've used vibrant color in all my homes long before it was fashionable, but the dark eggplant in my bedroom has grown tiresome and needs to change!! Still more to ponder, the rug, a furniture color, and hunting down a duvet.  You may come back to find my canvas completely painted over. For now I like it as is but I'm  known to change my mind on a whim!!   Are you brave when you decorate?

                                           A doodle done in front of the boob tube!
 Easter has always been a time of renewal for me so I've  been working on some personal changes. I bravely decided to buy Kelly Raes " Flying Lessons, The whole Shabang" e-book on her one day sale! Had I not been in a state of renewal I could have passed on  this amazing deal. Fortunately I leaped in and bought it. 

At first I wrestled with spending the money. My internal "Negative Nelly" tried to dissuade me with "Who do you think you are, you won't use this information." "You're not a good enough artist to have anything become of your art." I only had a few hours to shush that Nelly. I  knew if Kelly Rae taught a class in my city I'd purchase it in a heartbeat! So I couldn't pass on  this one time opportunity. After I made up my mind to buy it, I told my daughter and son-in-law, who  were so supportive, encouraging me to follow my dreams!!

 Within the first three pages of reading  I was overwhelmed with emotion. It's written as though speaking directly to me at this perfect moment in my life! Fifty pages in, I am enthralled with all the links and information she shares! I just can't wait to read more of Kelly's inspirational words then apply them to my life!! You can see some of Kelly's lovely home products in the photos I took at a local nursery here!

30 comments:

Netty said...

Loving your painting and the doodle is fabulous. Happy PPF, Annette x

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

That's a great color to have in your bedroom. :) Beautiful! I've taken Kelly's first class and it was great. Enjoy the e-book. :)

Zue said...

Lovely colours in your very interesting painting. It would be a good design for fabric. When I decorate I like pale colours...shades of white. That way I feel the rooms look bigger:)
xxx

Ginny said...

I love your painting and all of your bright colors. The colors I use in my house are also bright at times. I know they are different than most of the homes I go to but I love them.
I have followed Kelly Rae for several years and it has been so much fun to watch her business grow. I have a feeling that could happen to you. I love your blog and will be following along rooting for you!

Sharda said...

Fun looking painting and sketch.;)

Arlene said...

I love the colors, just keep up the good work.

carol l mckenna said...

Lovely creations ~ love the colors and the zen tangle is awesome ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

HeARTworks said...

Love the combination of colors in "Letting Go"! Blessings on your creative journey- I'm sure Kelly rae is an amazing guide! Patsy from
HeARTworks

GlorV1 said...

Hi Giggles. Looks great to me. Always love your colorful work. It beams me up.:) Have a great weekend.

Janet said...

Good for you for going ahead with your e-book purchase. Sometimes we just have to treat ourselves with something that makes us happy.

Rhonda said...

Awesome colors. I could see it in textiles. You can join Zazzle and make your own pillows to match from your artwork. Awesome doodle. Happy PPF!

Carol said...

The painting is awesome and I would love a room done in those colors.

Christine said...

nice abstract and a wonderful doodle!

Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston) said...

the guilty money voice can be a real drag. I've gotten better at dealing with it - the simplest way is to call my husband and have him tell me to go ahead.

Love that painting! My best decorating decision so far was to buy a sari off ebay for under $20 and hang it on our dining room wall. It isn't framed or anything - I just used little nails and tiny binder clips. I love it.

ANNE said...

Beautiful painting and I love that you treated yourself and rightly so. I believe we are drawn to books, people and experiences for a reason - never hesitate!

Thanks for your sweet words on my painting. Have a happy weekend,
xox

carlarey said...

Love that painting! What a great decorating inspiration. You'll have such fun doing a room in these colors.

Gloria j Zucaro said...

The colors in your painting are divine and will make a wonderful cheery but calm get-away. the dog doodle is great, do you do the challenges on iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com?

Lindsay said...

Letting go... hmmm this keeps me busy too lately. You've picked a very special color palette in this one.. it's fascinating!

Victoria said...

Gorgeous piece..such brilliant colors and energy shining through...lovely!
Victoria

FLO said...

I love your blog and your art too!
I also registered as a member
Flo
;)

Tracey FK said...

I love brave use of colour and this is certainly that... you pull it together beautifully and your doodle is fabulous as well..xx

angelself said...

Great painting with a great name! I love the concept of Letting Go. Have fun shopping for your duvet. These colors will put a fresh face on your bedroom =)Kathryn

pauline said...

I love the title and colors of your painting, and that dog doodle is fantastic! Aren't they fun to do?!? Such a great stress reliever. xoxo

Unknown said...

wonderful work and that sketch is so detailed !!!

Mary C. Nasser said...

Wonderful artworks! Love both!
Sounds like I need to invest in Kelly Rae's book, too.
Thank you for the inspiration!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Anne Manda said...

Wonderful creations, love the doodle! <3

Petrea said...

Ok you are inpsiring me to try doing a zen doodle what a fantatsic dog!

A'n'G Johnson said...

fabulous fabulous colors. and the doodle is wonderful!

Nordljus said...

Fabulous colours, they are beautifully cheerful, and work so well together. I can well imagine this to turn into a fabulous bedroom! Your doodle is gorgeous!

Renee! said...

Absolutely fabulous!!! And congrats on taking the leap and joining the masses of artists inspired by Kelly Rae! I look forward to following your progress...
Thanks also for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment... it means a lot!!!
Happy creating...
PPF~ Renee
xoxo
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