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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The pansies are hanging on despite the warming temps. I think because they want to see the lilies bloom. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The bulbs I planted months ago are in a shady spot so they are just peeking out as my painting shows. I can't wait to see them and share a daffodil series of paintings soon! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In my Top Five Snack Foods List (because I cannot name only one favorite!), chocolate chip cookies are a fantastic selection! I made a batch a few nights ago and snapped some pics. Here are three that were eaten shortly after I took the photo. Evidence they did exist... :-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I picked it up tonight for underpainting a few new canvases (Cadmium Yellow...my fave!) and the brush was stiff as a board!! After a flash of despair at possibly losing one of my favorite brushes, I got out the Pink Soap and went to the sink. After a good fifteen minutes of swishing and washing, the bristles were nearly free again! Whew! So now the brush is soaking for a while to free up the last bits of varnish. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you for celebrating with me! <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=CherylSameitArtistry&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">Follow me</a> to keep up with the fun to come!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I make a fast guacamole by mashing two avocados and mixing with my favorite salsa until I like the texture. To finish I add salt to taste and serve with blue corn chips. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When I want to take the time to make it from scratch, I consult one of my favorite foodies: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">Alton Brown</a>. His version takes some prep time but is sooo worth the effort. Try some this weekend for your Super Bowl party! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can't believe this is the 29th painting I've painted in the past month! I am proud to say "I did it!" :-) One more to go... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">More LOVE to celebrate my dear readers and the 28th painting for Leslie Saeta's Challenge! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/129125" target="_blank">Buy this painting on Daily Paintworks</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14452281395033859311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616309414815325402.post-41160396267061862422013-01-30T23:13:00.000-05:002013-01-31T23:26:14.875-05:0030 in 30 - #26: Love Love Love!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I heard the song lyrics "Put a little love in your heart!" and was inspired to paint this fun little gem. Remember your Valentine(s) with some love from your heart! :-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sending healing thoughts and a lovely little painting to my friends with the flu. I hope you all get well soon! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I photographed some fantastic hibiscus flowers outside my office building last summer. The red was so bold I could not resist! I enjoyed painting this after the sunshine we had today and before the alleged icy rain arrives tonight. Is it spring yet???</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The third Dirty Dog. I enjoyed painting the set! See his friends <a href="http://cherylsameitartistry.blogspot.com/2013/01/30-in-30-day-2-dirty-dog-i.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://cherylsameitartistry.blogspot.com/2013/01/30-in-30-day-10-dirty-dog-ii.html" target="_blank">here</a>. My scanner did not capture the sherbet orange of the background, so just imagine. Then let your mouth water over the memory of a Push-Up orange sherbet pop. Yes!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Golf anyone? A fun little scene inspired by my favorite <a href="http://jakespottgolfinstruction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PGA pro</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Have you ever stepped toward the edge, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">felt a little twinge of fear and excitement... </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">then peered over the edge anyway? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I find it interesting how paintings reflect the painter's mood. This one seems mellow, which I'd say is accurate with all the rain and general mellow-ness (yes, it's a word now) of the past few overcast days. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The wet days are tough on my paints...they feel gummy and put up a fight on the canvas. Anyone else had the rain or humidity affect the paint viscosity? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am enjoying orange! Must be the warmer weather and sunshine this weekend. I hope you had some sunshine this weekend from the weather or a friendly smile :-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This little guy is part two of the Dirty Dog series. Did I <a href="http://cherylsameitartistry.blogspot.com/2013/01/30-in-30-day-2-dirty-dog-i.html" target="_blank">mention</a> when the dog gets wet the spots go away? So cute for bath time with kids! </span><br />
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