Thursday, October 25, 2012

facing life together

watercolor
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“True friends don’t spend time gazing into each other’s eyes. 
They may show great tenderness towards each other 
but they face in the same direction..."

― C.S. Lewis


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47 comments:

  1. Cindy D.October 25, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Wow! Such amazing and delicate beauty! Off the charts! Elephants are so grand and majestic, which you've captured perfectly. Just amazing how you've used the color!

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  2. Gloria j ZucaroOctober 25, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    This is so wonderful! You can tell your love for these creatures. I haven't done my pairs yet, but if you stop by my blog tonight you can see an ink design I did. I hope to do my APR tomorrow. Thank you for your comment on my Good Will card.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 26, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Incredible piece!
    Stay inspired!

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  4. soulbrushOctober 26, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    This is just another amazing piece of art. Will e mail you about it. Happy PPF.

    I heard a wonderful quote last week:
    We are not in this world to see through each other, but to see each other through.

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  5. Currie SilverOctober 26, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    this is breathtakingly gorgeous and so simply BEautimous. I love this gentle pair!!

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  6. Jean SpitzerOctober 26, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    This is so dreamy. Lovely quality.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 26, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    lovely! and so sweet :) alpha shanahan #28

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  8. Nancy McCarrollOctober 26, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Lovely contrasts. They look like they love one another. :o)

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  9. MarjiOctober 26, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I so adore your animal paintings - especially the elephants. It is so obvious to me the deep meaning they hold for you by how you portray them with such love and amazing color. Absolutely stunning! Happy PPF

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  10. AnonymousOctober 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    so beautiful, just amazing, its so nice to meet you, i have joined as follower, your work is amazing! Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  11. NettyOctober 26, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    wonderful artwork and watercolours, love it. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  12. ann @ studiohydeOctober 26, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Love this painting and your colour combination is perfect.

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  13. DuaaOctober 26, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Beautiful painting..I love the colors and the deep meaning of this painting and how it makes me reflect..grogeous!

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  14. Mary C. NasserOctober 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Wonderful quote and watercolor portrait of elephants!
    Just love that combination of your browns and blues!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  15. Tam HessOctober 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Great color palette! So fresh and vibrant. LOVE LOVE your work :) I'm so excited to see what everyone is up to this week. I love all the inspiration....feeds my soul. Lucky to have you guys!

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  16. Anne MandaOctober 26, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful composition and your technique and colors are just exquisite and perfect. Stunning piece!

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  17. hmuxoOctober 26, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    SO beautiful, Minnemie!!! Love the subject and soft color on this watercolor..another favorite!!!

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  18. Carolyn DubeOctober 26, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Magical how you have created this! The way you used the watercolor is WOW!

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  19. Eva October 26, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Wonderful...georgeous painting. I love the elephant appear from the background. Incredible..felicitations

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  20. aimeeOctober 26, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    what a gorgeous color combination -- blue and rust -- and what amazing watercolor skills you have! wow!

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  21. RitaOctober 26, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    This is stunning! Magical! :)

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  22. Dan KentOctober 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    A really creative use of the medium - so many things you've done here - texture, line, splatters, etc. and yet not at all at the cost of the subject matter. Beautifully done!

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  23. ChristineOctober 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Aww so sweet! Nice work!

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  24. RitaOctober 27, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    So pretty and I love the quote! Happy PPF!

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  25. Tracey FKOctober 27, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    this is gorgeous... my aunt was married to a photographer and they spent years working on documentaries and books on elephants in Tanzania... I have forwarded the link over to her... she will live this...x

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  26. KonstantinaPOctober 27, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Amen... the truest of truths.
    The painting is beyond words, even C.S. Lewis' words... Congratulations Minnemie!
    Hugs and smiles.

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  27. Linda KunsmanOctober 27, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    what a gorgeous painting-full of softness and love-great quote too. Happy PPF!

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  28. dentheOctober 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Wow, such a strong image! gorgeous!

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  29. GigglesOctober 27, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Poignant artwork and quote!! Very beautiful too!

    Hugs Giggles

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  30. AbelaOctober 27, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Those elephants look fantastic, I like that way dedifuminar drawing. Saludos

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  31. renateOctober 27, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Hello Minnemie:) So beautiful painted! So cute the way they are standing together. Lovely. I love the colors you have used. The quote is wonderful. Beautiful art:) xx

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  32. Jennifer McLeanOctober 27, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    you are a great artist minn, your elephants are so stunning I can hardly believe it. Really beautiful my dear.
    Love,
    jenn

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  33. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAOctober 27, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Your pair of elephants is truly amazing. Blessings!

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  34. Ritu DuaOctober 28, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    I feel like hugging them too...they look so beautiful together!

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  35. HweeOctober 28, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful work as always! And I love the quotes.

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  36. LauraOctober 28, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Awesome painting, just amazing!

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  37. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    this is so beautiful. I love how your work appears to be both just a suggestion of an image and yet totally detailed at the same time - such a talent.

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  38. carlareyOctober 28, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Such a beautiful depiction. You are an inspiration.

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  39. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Oh what a fabulous rendition of CS Lewis's quote!

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  40. VictoriaOctober 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    You are such an amazing artist..beautiful..mystical..powerful!!
    Victoria

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  41. lorikOctober 28, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Love how you made these great big animals into snuggling, cuddling creatures. Beautifully painted.

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  42. VonnyKOctober 28, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I don't know what's more beautiful, the painting or the poem. The painting wins, just such a tender expression on their faces. Truly inspirational.
    Von.

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  43. JaneOctober 31, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    How sweet ! Really amazing work, great subject painted so freely . xx

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  44. Gatepost productionsOctober 31, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Totally brilliant - Kipling would have loved this!

    Thanks for all the support btw - much appreciated

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  45. ViolaNovember 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    WoW! how fabulous! charming, both the elephants and the soft kind colors! I love it! :)

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  46. LauraNovember 2, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Beautiful work. Love the colour palette and the subtle textures. I think I need to keep an eye on your blog in future. Take care. x

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  47. SusanNovember 2, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Spectacular! And your quote is so perfect. Happy PPF

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