Thursday, September 20, 2012

wild kingdom

watercolor and ink

“A thing may be too sad to be believed 
or too wicked to be believed
 or too good to be believed; 
but it cannot be 
too absurd 
to be believed 
in this planet
of frogs 
and elephants, 
of crocodiles 
and cuttle-fish.” 

― G.K. Chesterton

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what is in their backyards (APR)
and on their easels (PPF)
and who's being FEATURED

45 comments:

  1. very nice work and the perfect quote for it!

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  2. He is so beautiful. I'm a real sucker for frogs. We have some gorgeous green tree frogs here, just love them.
    Your painting is stunning, as always. Just adore this.
    Von.

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  3. your frog totally grabs me. His eyes are mesmerizing and he's spectacular. You always do animals (ok, everything) so well.
    Hugs,
    Jenn

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  4. yeah..stunning is the word! i am just looking at it again and again and marveling at your ability! Wow! love the words and how you always have treat for eyes and mind!

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  5. Wow! What a fabulous painting. I love the quote with it too. Your work is always so inspirational. Happy PPF! :-)

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  6. Wonderful frog..proportions are perfect and colors excitel

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  7. Lovely and so well done ~ love the frog and quote ~ (A Creative Harbor)

    thanks for coming by and commenting

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  8. A.maz.ing. This is just so beautiful as all your work is - you have such a wonderful watercolour style. And the quote is perfect!

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  9. He is wonderful. Ridiculously beautiful.

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  10. This is such a fun painting. I love your originality. Your technique is great too.

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  11. Wow..always a joy visiting you and creative spirit..totally beautiful..I love the softness and light..and the diffused color..yet still so striking and radiant! Love it!
    Victoria

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  12. wonderful colours on your fab toad. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  13. You have such a way with your animal paintings. I so love how you give such essence and life to these sweet beings. In each of your animal paintings, you speak so beautifully for those who have no voice. Its an amazing talent you have my friend. Keep painting!
    M..............x

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  14. what a gorgeous soul this frog has... xoxo

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  15. Hello Minnimie:) It's just one frog, but there is so much to see. Great! Love it!

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  16. So awesome. Love the combination of sketching and painting.

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  17. This is absolutely stellar!!
    The composition, colors, marks!
    I'm speechless! :)

    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  18. Fantastic frog. I love it. Happy PPF!

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  19. I have seen
    The old pond
    Frog jumping in
    And sound of water

    Sadiqullah Khan

    This could only be your work, M, I totally love the originality and style you get into your work. Another success!!

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  20. In the danger of repeating myself, I have to say(again) that your way of making art is unique and to my eyes, beautiful and admirable!
    I won't be driven away by the colorful, very beautiful and fun frog, because the statement is acute.
    Hugs.

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  21. Wow, the textures on his skin are so cool! Lovely use of pen hatching. He just pops right off of there! So great!

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  22. Awesome, love it. Thanks. Happy PPF!

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  23. you have painted the frogs that come out in our backyard... the toads are a different matter and we have to chase them off so the frogs stick around... very sweet...xx

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  24. Fun and wonderful! So skillfully painted. Great carrot ATC too.

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  25. Wonderful post and art!!! Truly amazing!

    Hugs Giggles

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  26. he is my kinda guy- colourful and having oodles of personality. Happy PPF my friend. will email you soon for a 'chat'.

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  27. Great, just great, how can you create something with both child labor? Saludos

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  28. Beautiful jewel of a frog, it's striking! Love the poem, too. HPPF!

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  29. Brilliant Minnemie...absolutely stunning.
    As always I'm just in awe of your work. ;D
    There's so much to take in!

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  30. Wow. You are the queen of close-ups!! Just beautiful. I love how you always combine the perfect writing with your art. Wonderful. xox

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  31. I love tree frogs and this is beautiful!! :)

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  32. Awesome frog! Love the buggy eyes and those froggy toes.

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  33. This is absolutely charming...Am sure would turn into a prince if kissed :0

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  34. Great work! |There's a lot of depth in this.

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  35. I simply LOVE your frog!!!! Perfectly done!

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  36. The poem is excellent and his expression wondrous. I am familiar with G.K. Chesterton. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  37. Gorgeous!! Seriously, you have ubber amazing talent!!

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  38. This is the best looking frog I've seen in a very long time. SO beautifully painted, Minnemie! I love him!

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  39. This is wonderful. I love Frogs and you captured this so well.

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  40. I love the way you color :D I wish I could paint like you :D

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