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PAINT PARTY FRIDAY....OH MY I AM LATE TO THE PARTY~!!!...




Today I'm joining all the other wonderful artists at Paint Party Friday.

I'm a little late with this post...but I wanted to share with you a simple painting I did in art class yesterday.

It is supposed to be a scene from Venice.. that has been texturized with a Mod Podge material.  First of all..it is the first time I have worked with acrylics and secondly...I haven't taken a class in years!!  IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!

There was no stress..no pressure...the instructor was very positive and pleasant....and you learn many new techniques.



If any of you are thinking about taking a few simple classes...I highly recommend it.  You get a completely different perspective and of course what is better than spending an afternoon painting and being lost in the present moment.
to see all the other beautiful work being shared today.


Have a wonderful weekend.


Jo

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  1. Vicki/JakeApril 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    You're just having so much fun with this, I can hear it in your voice :)

    Someday I'll be near a city again that has classes of something to take ...

    Have fun with yours and keep showing what you do.

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  2. ChristineApril 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    beautiful scene from Venice. Sounds like you had such fun.

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  3. GlorV1April 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I love it! It definitely does look like a scene from Venice. Very nice.

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksApril 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Bella!

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  5. gatheringwonderApril 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    so well done

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  6. Hybrid JApril 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Your acrylic painting is really good. Love how you do the reflection! Well Done! :)

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  7. SHERI COOKApril 16, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Your use of darks for the shadows makes the other colors just come to life. I like the refelctions in the water too! Great job! Happy PPF!

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  8. DeannaApril 16, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    This is beautiful. I love the orange paired with the green. I so want to take some art classes. Maybe once things settle down. :)

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  9. Pam TuckerApril 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I LOVE this! Doors and windows always speak to me. You've painted a beautiful scene here that could take the mind anywhere. Great job! Happy Paint Party Friday to you! :)

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  10. Kristin DudishApril 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love the colors and textures of your building and the reflection is wonderful - it sounds like a great class!

    xo
    Kristin

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  11. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wonderful! It looks just like a scene from Venice. Very well done.

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  12. EVAApril 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    You did a fabulous job!! The reflection is excellent and what a great reminder of Venice.

    Sounds like another super example of a Paint Party LIVE!

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  13. VictoriaApril 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Jo...wow..this is so beautifull and I absolutely love the watery reflection...brilliant! I love your art Jo and so thrilled you are sharing it..so awesome! A very stunning piece...i also feel such flwo and movment in it...perfection!!
    HUgs
    Victoria~

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  14. Anne ButeraApril 16, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Lovely! The colors are great! So glad to hear that you really enjoyed making it!

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  15. YvonneApril 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    This is beautiful and the water is amazing. I hve never tried water yet, but hope I can do as well one day.

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  16. Galen PearlApril 16, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Oh, yes, I recognized this as Venice right away. Sounds like lots of fun!

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  17. NettyApril 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    You obviously had the greatest time and your painting is beautiful,love the great reflections. Enjoy your Sunday. Annette x

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  18. MarleneApril 16, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Your painting is wonderful. I knew it was Venice even before I read it. Great job.

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  19. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 16, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Oh JO, your artwork is lovely. I have come to love bright colors since blogland because I am an artist, but never was trained to use colors. I do pen and ink and feel so NOVICE at using colors, but what you ladies do with your hands and imaginations is stunning. I LOVE THE ORANGE COLOR! Thank you for visiting me today and YOU HAVE BEEN TO GREECE TWICE? That is my dream. I made it to France, finally, after years of dreaming. Maybe one day it will be Navagio Beach. BLESSINGS! Anita

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  20. wendyApril 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    It looks great..you have some natural talent there, and the lessons would be only to enhance the gift you alreayd have.

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  21. Lynn StevensApril 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Your water is Wonderful, so much movement. Great painting!
    Lynn

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  22. vintageandartApril 17, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Hi Jo, thanks for popping over to my blog, l can't tell you how happy it made me that you ordered one of Kaffes' books, sharing inspiration makes blogging worthwhile doesn't it... he's amazing isn't he. Just looking around your blog and can't believe how much we have in common. l love your little painting of Venice too, the colours you've chosen are wonderful and hard to believe it's your first acrylic. Awesome!! Bron.

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  23. Julie MarieApril 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Hi Jo... that is fabulous! I can't believe you painted it in just one afternoon... love it!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  24. AnnabelleApril 17, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Loved returning to Venice, a city close to me heart....dad is from near there. Love the way you did the water reflection....superb work!

    Annabelle : )

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  25. Priti LisaApril 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love the colors you chose and the reflection is so good...a very pretty painting!
    xox

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  26. moApril 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Hi Jo,

    Great job. Especially with the water and the reflection. I knew right away it was a painting of Venice.

    Very well done.

    *hugs*

    mo

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  27. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Great work on that water reflection.
    I started painting classes this month too. Great to be with like minded people and learn.

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  28. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love the color and the reflections in the water. Sounds like a fun class!

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  29. Carrie MartinezApril 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Great vibrant colors and lovely water reflection...fabulous job for someone just picking up acrylics!

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