Monday, July 21, 2014

My Texas Artist Friend....

I know many of you know Linda from Linda's Life Journal.  She painted this beautiful picture and sent it to me !! I am over whelmed. I absolutely love it. I like that it's a rainy reflective picture. Wow and it looks great on this wall. Ted said he will frame it for me, but I actually like the look of it being on a stretched canvas.
Linda makes painting all the time. How she finds time is beyond me. She and her husband LD are always working on projects, plus entertaining all their grandkids. They are the grandparents of a set of quads too. They are with those toddlers at least once a week. Many times more.
  If you visit Linda's blog, I know you will wonder," how do they do it?" Linda paints, recycles, plus sews every kid she knows a quilt. LD , her husband, bakes, does plumbing, and carpentry work. They travel together, work together and make family time a priority together.
 So I want to thank Linda right here and now for this wonderful gift of this painting. I love it.  XO

28 comments:

  1. That is beautiful! What vibrant colors...the scene comes alive, doesn't it? I would need one with a bright sun overhead! Enjoy your day! Sweet hugs, Diane

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    1. Diane, I bet you could just as easily make a sunshine painting. She paints every Tuesday with a friend or two. She make a new Santa Claus painting every year. Hope your day was fun. Mine was busy. xoxo,Susie

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  2. That is so awesome! I hope you enjoy it for a long, long time.

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    1. Thank you Tete. I have been visiting Linda's blog for some time now. She is one busy woman. Hey, just like you. Hope you are having a good day. It is getting warmer here, turned the AC back on. xoxo,Susie

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  3. I love that. Has it inspired you to go back to painting?

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    1. Kathy Jane you know I need a fire under my butt...I would love to have time to paint again. It's the getting out and putting away...takes the fun out of it. Love you honey, mommy

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  4. I love that picture. It reminds me of Audrey Hepburn!

    Cindy Bee

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    1. Hi Cindy, It has a city feel to it for me. like a car's headlights reflecting off the wet pavement. xoxo,Susie

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  5. I absolutely love Linda and her blog. I watched her work on this painting and what a treat to see it in your home. She is one amazing lady..to know her is to love her and her generous and sweet spirit.

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    1. Wanda, You are so right about Linda...she is kind and loving person. I love when she shows what all she is working on with her painting gal pals.xoxo,Susie

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    1. I love this painting. I like how creative others can be. I own some paintings of our local artists too. This is a sweet painting. xoxo,Susie

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  7. How beautiful and it looks really wonderful on your wall. She is a very talented lady! Enjoy!

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    1. Cheryl, I really love this little painting...I was so surprised when she sent it to me. But ever so thankful too. What a friend. xoxo,Susie

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  8. Linda's art is gorgeous! Lucky you!

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    1. Oh feel blessed to receive this painting. Linda is a great artist...she must be a pretty good teacher also...cause I have seen some of her gal pals' art work on her blog. xoxo,Susie

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  9. I have to say that it's quite good! I have six of my dads painting in my home. It's something I may try soon.
    Is that oil or acrylic?

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    1. Boston Boy, I love Linda's art. I see it on her blog, she paints every week. That is wonderful that you have some of your dad's art. Maybe you could post picture some time. I think Linda does oils and acrylics. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  10. It.Is.Beautiful.
    Linda has so many talents and it's wonderful that she gave this lovely painting to you. She must count you as a very good friend!

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    1. Thank you. Oh I hope very much that she counts me as a friend. I love reading her blog, she has a way of making people feel good. Do you watch her film clips...there is laughing and good times whenever they are with family. xoxo,Susie

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  11. I am so glad you like the painting! Thank you ~ and your friends ~ for all the kind words! I will now FLOAT through this day!

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    1. Linda, Others are envious, I almost feel guilty, almost. :):) Glad you enjoyed the comments. See you are special !! xoxoxo, Susie

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  12. True! That's exactly what I say after visiting Linda...how do they do it all?! I watched, along with all Linda's fans, as this painting took shape. How special that it now hangs in your home!

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    1. Vee, I just returned a comment. to Linda and it went under your comment...gaaaa. I am not a techie. I am glad you visit Linda too and saw the painting take shape. Isn't she a good artist? I like seeing what all she does with her friends on Tuesdays. Don't you think Ld and Linda are about the working-est couple out there. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  14. Oh that picture is just beautiful! How gifted she is! I can't imagine how busy her and her hubby are! I do nothing and time still flys by...lol

    Blessings,
    Gert

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  15. This is a beautiful painting, Susie. I love all the colors, and it's perfect for you because it rains a lot where you live. What a nice gift from your friend.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  16. Absolutely stunning! Yes, Linda is amazing at all she does. She has a lot more energy than I do. :)

    So good to catch up with you! I've really missed being online.

    xo
    Pat

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