Monday, September 1, 2014

in spite of ourselves

watercolor
for marji

“The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved -
 loved for ourselves, 
or rather, 
loved in spite of ourselves.” 
― Victor Hugo

 sharing at paintpartyfriday and artist'splayroom
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22 comments:

  1. NeesieSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Both a brilliant painting and words Minnemie,
    It's funny because I'm attempting to paint an elephant at the moment too, but mine can't compare with yours.
    Your art is so inspirational... so I'll keep trying ;D
    xoxo

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  2. Cindy D.September 3, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Just gorgeous! I always love your elephants! So sweet but strong! Such cool texture too :D

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  3. MarjiSeptember 4, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Gorgeous, Min!! You have such a talent for capturing the beauty and soul of your subjects. Love, love the newest two here. M.x

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  4. LeoviSeptember 4, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    An interesting and beautiful watercolor! Elephants wonderful!

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  5. DVArtistSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    The elephants are amazing. Very well done and in water colors. Exceptional.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  6. ChristineSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    beautiful watercolour and composition of the elephants!

    http://cmlk79.blogspot.ca/2014/09/paint-party-friday-columbine.html

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  7. Lynn CohenSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    I enjoy what you do with white and watercolor! Awesome elephants!

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  8. Valerie-JaelSeptember 5, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    Totally beautiful! Valerie

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  9. ClaireSeptember 5, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    Wise man, Mr Hugo...
    Just love your elephants!!
    Happy PPF :)

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  10. PaintingWriteSeptember 5, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    So good to see you back-you haven't blogged in a while? Your elephants always blow me away-the colours and depth-just beautiful.

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  11. GigglesSeptember 5, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. Tracey FKSeptember 5, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    I adore this one... elephants are a strength of yours... the colours and form are freakin awesome...xx

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  13. Twist of PinkSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Such a nice piece of artwork. Very impressive! Happy PPF

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  14. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Wow, wonderful color...so many colors but still seems gray and elephant like. SO AWESOME!

    Thanks for sharing,
    xo Tam Hess
    Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  15. JKWSeptember 5, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    OMGosh this is absolutely gorgeous. I love this artwork. Your creativity is boundless. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  16. hmuxoSeptember 6, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Elephants make such good subjects...this is a beautiful watercolor, Minemie!! LOVE it.

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  17. NettySeptember 7, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Am totally loving your painting, wow its awesome. Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. LouisetteSeptember 7, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Lovely work with elephants composition,
    Greeting from Belgium.

    * http://retriever-louisettesblogs.blogspot.com/2014/09/costumes-de-legendes-20-ans-de-creation.html
    Honors costumes Opera with the textiles museum of Lyon

    * http://louisette.eklablog.com/-p842116
    Mons in Belgium My city

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  19. Beth NiquetteSeptember 8, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    How extraordinary! The movement, the lovely form and composition of this piece--so fierce--so mysterious. Well, it just fills my eyes, which is the greatest compliment I can give.

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  20. JaneOctober 19, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    I LOVE the way you painted these last two works, I would call them ' Wild Colors ' , just gorgeous !

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  21. Shilpa NagaonkarFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Brilliant paintings!!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Loved seeing your work -- fund you through USK Portland. I picked this one to comment on because I love the elephants -- all of them!

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