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In The Flowers

I completed this one last night. It is a 24"X 24" Mixed Media on Wood piece titled "In The Flowers". I love doing my work on wood because of the durability. I also like the low cost. I picked this very large piece of wood up at Home Depot for $6.97. I have spent 5.o0 on a 12"X12" piece of wood at Michaels. Hmmm.....


Yesterday, we celebrated my Grandmother's 93rd birthday at the nursing home in which she now resides. She really seemed to enjoy herself as you can see by my collection of photos here.



Just a reminder and some news about the Tuesday's Ten Tiny Things Challenge. I'm going to extend the deadline to Tuesday which seems to make perfect sense and will allow more time for some more entries. I have a few already (come see)but would love to see more. I love looking at all of your little tiny collections! FUN!!!
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Carolyn said…
Hi Leslie!
Grandma is beautiful and I love this new piece!
10:20 AM
Poetic Artist said…
I love the colors. Yes, don't you love to work on wood.
10:33 PM
Liz Fulcher, The Fragrant Muse said…
Ohhhh I LOVE tiny things and want to participate in the challenge!!

I'd like some clarity on the rules please...

Do I do a post on my blogs with a photo of 10 tiny things or add to it flickr?

Thanks! Liz
5:13 AM
FAQ said…
Liz,
I sent you the challenge rules and forgot to tell you that I post them on flickr. Thanks all!
6:43 AM
Anonymous said…
OOh, great idea!! I never want to spend the money on larger foundations, but I love big pieces. Really great piece! Happy birthday to your PreCioUs grandmother! What a reason to celebrate!!
7:25 AM
Liz Fulcher, The Fragrant Muse said…
I just posted my ten tiny things photograph and blog!
6:29 PM
Debbie said…
This is one of my all time favorites of yours! Love the composition, the colors, everything.
8:38 PM
Pocket Full of Prettys said…
Oh my gosh, Your Mom & Grandma look just alike! She is so cute! Love your new kitty cats, I can see why Vivian bought it. Love ya, and thanks for the card, See you soon, Renea
10:42 PM
Priti Lisa said…
I love this painting! Everything about it says summer to me :)
6:57 AM
Priti Lisa said…
I love this painting! Everything about it says SUMMER!! :)
6:58 AM
Kim Mailhot said…
Kitties in the garden are so lovely ! What a great size too! Brilliant Lesley !

(Happy Birthday to your miraculous Grandma !)
6:13 PM
Silke Powers said…
Oh, your painting is just lovely! So bright and cheerful - brightened my mood immediately! And your grandma looks wonderful and happy!! :) Silke
7:21 PM
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