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Tuesday, July 20

Round 7!

Here we are on the brink of Year 4 as we enter another round of ABC Wednesday. Over the past few weeks I have been thinking about what theme to have for this round and I have decided to base everything around my home and garden. Being a naturally inquisitive (nosy) person I do love looking round people’s homes, (for ideas of course!) so I am kicking off with my ABC Wednesday with A is for my Art!

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The picture above is a painting I did of Ella our cat. It hangs on the lounge wall and i would like to think it is a true likeness! Over the next few months I want to do the same pose but pointing towards the left and I will hang them together.

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This canvas was made using one of my photographs from the ferry crossing from Ijmuiden to Newcastle back in 2008, the other three are hung above our sideboard, again in the lounge. I am not one for a great deal of ornaments, but the German Shepherd is one of my particular favourites as I feel it captures the pure breed! The wooden bowls were made by a neighbour and the mushrooms are something I collect when we are out on the motorbike – small enough to fit inside the limited storage space!

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This is another of my photographs – taken as the sun rose on the same crossing. The slightly out of focus effect is down to the water on the porthole window.

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Another canvas is my first attempt with oil paints many years ago. It is of Peggy one of our geese, sadly no longer with us. I could not get the technique right, following directions from a text book, when suddenly she was there, standing at the window staring at me.
I painted her straight away, just as she was.
No sooner had I finished painting she wandered off.

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I think the lounge is one of my favourite rooms in our house as it is so light. What is your favourite room in your house?

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46 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your wonderful theme choice! Your artistic skills are quite remarkable - I adore the pic of Ella.

    Looking forward to your B's!

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  2. Round 7 - it's madness! How you have time and get the inspiration to do all this?
    I am very happy that you let me be allowed to have the Norwegian edition of the ABC:) Thank you!!
    And your posts are always well-written, Denise:)

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  3. Lovely theme Denise and lovely to see those photographs. Glad to see that you like looking round other peoples' houses - that means that one day you will call and see me!!!
    My favourite room in our house is my kitchen with its yellow walls and green Aga - it has been repainted three times - in Aconite, Daffodil and Dark Primrose and I will sweat they are all actually the same colour renamed. Hope you will come soon!

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  4. I love your photographs/paintings, Denise! I put a couple of my photos onto canvas transfers a couple of years ago and gave them as gifts to my sisters. This year I'm going to do the same with some special photos of my g'kids. I also did "Art" today but in a different way. Hopefully, one day you'll let me see your originals when I come a'calling! :D

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  5. I love what you've done with your photos Denise :)

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  6. Thank you for this glimpse into your home. I like peering in houses as I pass them but don't let anyone peer in ours as it's always such a mess.
    Looking forward to B!

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  7. Cute art pieces. Congrats on year 4 for ABC Wed.

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  8. By and by we are getting acquainted with many bloggers, which is great. Sometimes I wish I could meet them in reality. Anyway a meme like ABC Wednesday or any of the other memes is a great means to exchange ideas.
    Thanks for creating this one, Denise!

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  9. I forgot to say that your paintings are really, really good!

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  10. Love your paintings, Denise! You are so talented! Really enjoyed the glimpse of your home! Thanks for all the fun of ABC and I do enjoy being a member of your ABC Team! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  11. Denise, I love all of your artwork and the arrangements. The Triptic is beautiful.
    What room do I like the best? I really like my diningroom/lounge area in the early morning. The sun comes in and creates the most beautiful rays and shadows.

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  12. Dear Denise,
    What beautiful images! 'Art' is an excellent choice of 'A'-word! I feel silly that I did not think of it myself. I have lots of paintngs that I have made myself!

    Thank you for continuing with a new round of ABC Wednesday! I started round 6 at the letter 'D', so it feels good to be able to start from the beginning.

    Thank you for your kind words on my A-post.

    Best wishes,
    Anna

    For the benefit of other readers:
    A is for Anna!

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  13. I love the triptych! Gorgeous!
    My favorite room other than my art room? The kitchen. And, after it got newly remodeled a year and a half ago, more so my favorite room!
    I think I love all the rooms in my house, though. Each for a different reason. I also love my patio this time of year as it serves an an outdoor living room. It is particularly magical at night when all the twinkly yard lights are on.

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  14. The canvas art is beautiful...I really like that. You are quite talented and display beautifully.

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  15. Love your art! Love the idea of transfers - I've never done it but sounds great!
    have a wonderful week!

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  16. How lovely to have all your photos and artwork around your walls.

    I think my lounge is my favourite room too. It is at the back of the house and quiet and I can look out on the garden.

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  17. All your Art is very nice but I LOVE the triptych! The colors are wonderful and it's so soothing.

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  18. Art indeed. Please have a wonderful Wednesday.

    daily athens

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  19. Hi, chief!

    You have so much talent in this area, which I sorely lack!

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  20. oh, i do love your work!! especially the landscapes but i have to admit i've taken a shine miss peggy's painting, as well :) what a marvelous post, these paintings of yours :)

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  21. Your Ella looks so very regal and the sky images are beautiful. All of your artwork, in fact, is wonderful!

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  22. I absolutely LOVE the light in your lounge. SO pretty. Very nice! I think my favorite room is the kitchen as I have so many happy memories with all of us together there : )

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  23. Painting and drawing are my frustrations. I do wish I can paint...

    The artworks you have are very amazing. I love that one of the cat - I am quite biased, I have a black cat and I do think he looks like the one in the painting. :)

    My ABC Wednesday is up HERE. Happy Wednesday!

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  24. Oh, what fun! Art is truly fascinating...looking forward to more!

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  25. BTW , my burglar story was partly made up by me. The end was not true.
    Sorry...Everybody seems to believe it's true but my fantasy took over..

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  26. I love the simple folk art style-- especially taken with your car and duck!

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  27. You have a wonderful talent with paint. The portraits are so simple and yet capture the essence of the "sitters". I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your home.

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  28. Your Peggy painting is a perfect capture, the canvas colours must shimmer in a light room.

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  29. I love your cat and thanks for giving me a chance to take a little nose at your photos ;-) Looking forward to seeing more!

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  30. I love pictures of sunsets and sunrises. And you captured your paintings beautifully.

    My Favorite Place in my house is My Reading Corners. I love to read.

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  31. Wow - love that porthole photo! You have some beautiful paintings - thanks for sharing them with us!

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  32. Ah... that's why your painting of Peggy is so full of life! You painted her quickly, and from life itself, while she (no doubt) stared inquisitively at you wondering what on earth you were doing, and if there was any food in it for her! LOL!

    Love the little collection of ornaments! I wish I could be so minimalist.

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  33. Love the artwork. Someday, when my grandchildren grow up, I will be an artist too. :)

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  34. The triptic is awesome. All of your art speaks to me in different ways. Thanks for hosting again. The team is great.

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  35. Denise...! I had no idea you painted, and you're good...! Wow...! I would love to see more of your art work.

    Cheers,

    Jo

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  36. Your lounge does indeed look so light and lovely. I love the water-splattered effect on the picture.

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  37. Aw, sweet artwork, lovely! I love the mushrooms, too (smile). I don't like ANY of our downstairs rooms, we need to replace and revamp just about everything - but I do love my bedroom..

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  38. You have chosen my favorite topic for A. I love art, especially when I can get to know the artist. Your cat reminds me of our Pixie.

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  39. Very nice new blog, Mrs. Besbitt and great art. Good choice for A!

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  40. Interesting to know that you are noisy too that's what some bad people think of me and I also love to paint (mostly cats) you can see them on my painting blog.
    Love the black cat did you do it with acquarell ? For chinese ink itlooks to liquid.

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  41. How fun! And how neat to get a glimpse into who you are. Nice to know more about people we spend our time with.

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  42. very nice art.. the painting of the cat is very nice.. when the reverse view is completed, i think u might hang them facing towards each other than away? i can picture in my mind and it will look real good i think..! :)

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  43. We both chose art, & by the way, you paint beautifully! :)

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  44. http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/awards-from-the-blogging-universe/one-lovely-blog-award/

    two awards for you to share with your blogging friends.
    thanks!
    ;)
    Happy Saturday!

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  45. Hi Ella,

    I hope you like the bed I sent you. It Is a queen sized, so you don't have to cramp and curl up like your old round bed.

    Just ask Mrs. Nesbitt to get you some nice New Zealand wool and make a comfy mattress.

    Meow!!!

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Thank you for your comments, always nice to know somebody has taken the time to let me know what they think.