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Sunday, February 6, 2011

I'm Happy For 2 Reasons

Before  I  start  this  post--OWOH--amazing!!   I wish  this  wasn't  the  last  year--I am  blown  away  by  all  the  countless  numbers  of  creative  people  that  are  out  there,  that  I  never  would  have  met--amazing!!    And  I thank  everyone  for  visiting  me.   If  you  want  to  go  to  my  OWOH  post,  it's  directly  below  this  one  or  it's  at  the  top  of  my  sidebar.

Okay--now--the  first  reason  why  I'm  happy!   I  get  to  play  with  my  papers  that  I  painted    all  last  month.   Now  that  it's  February,  I  start  thinking  about  making  pieces  for  my  art  shows  this  year.  I  made  a  decision  to  cut  back  on  my  shows,  so  my  first  one  won't  be  until  the  summer,  which  I'm  very  happy  about.   Now  I  can  take  time  to  create  art  as  opposed  to  feeling   like  I  have to  produce  it  in  numbers--you  know,  just  enjoying  the  process  of  art-making.

And  I  have  so  many  papers  in  different  colors,  I  wasn't  sure  which  ones  to  use.  So  I  decided  to  go  with  colors  that  I  normally  don't  use.  

Deep  Blues,  Magenta,  Deep  Greens,  and  Golds--although  the  gold  or  yellow  ochre I  use  ALL  the time--I  just  love  the  way  these  turned  out!



















And  I  still  have  a  whole  bunch  of  papers  left  too!!

                                                        

And  the  2nd  reason  why  I'm  happy?   Well,  look  at  what       was  delivered  to  my  house  last  Monday--

                           Pam  Carriker's  new  book!  And  just  like  the  name  implies--that's  what  it's  main  purpose  is--how  to  fit   art  into  your  life  everyday  no matter  how  hectic  life  may  seem  to  be  at  times.  There  are  many  well-known  mixed  media  artists  featured  in  the  book,  and  not  only  do  they  show  step-by-step  instructions  of  their  art work--plus  Pam's  version of  their  art  also,  but  also  they  explain  how  they  make  art  fit   into  their  busy  lives  with  some  great  tips!   And  they  also  explain  how  their  art  helps  them  with  other  parts  of  their  life.   I  really  enjoy  knowing  about  my  favorite  artists--up  close  and  personal. 

So,  I  have  to  say  that  this  is  fast-becoming  one  of  my  favorite  art  books,  and  believe  me  I  have  alot---I  know  that  any  artist  would  love  this  book!
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73 comments:

  1. NEEDLEWINGSFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Well I am happy for a 3rd reason! I see that you won on Lisa's Blogiversary. Lucky, lucky you! http://llcreations.blogspot.com/

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  2. JanineFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Love what you have done with your papers! So when are you going to offer a class?

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  3. BrendaFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I love this! Oh, and I have that book on my wish list on Amazon - sounds like a must have.

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  4. Ro BruhnFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Love your pieces of art, they're fabulous.

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  5. rachel awesFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    oh my goodness.
    your singing IS tall,
    like that bird.
    & you are spreading
    such sunshine.
    a paper paradise.
    ~
    & pam's book looks amazing.
    oh diane, what a
    beautiful life
    you are making.
    xox

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  6. Bren Graham ThebeauFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    These new creations are going to flying out the door! You've certainly made these colours work with your unique artistic flavour, love them.

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  7. BuffyFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful Diane,love those colors. And I'm happy that you get to just relax and make art and not worry about how much art you make,that probably takes the fun out of it. Now I have to go and buy pams new book and make me happy.

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  8. MarleneFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Amazing work, I love them all and the colors are terrific!

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  9. TerriFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Loved it! Glad you ventured into colors you don't normally used. Really Terrific!

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  10. Janet GhioFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love your new piece Dianne!!. OWOH is amazing. I am up to #401 and that's moving very fast. I wanted to try to get to all and then go back more slowly to really elook. I also received that book in the mail just yesterday!!

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  11. The Creative BohemianFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I'm loving the brighter colors! Your work is amazing. I love mixed media for the calm it produces in me. My more realistic art is more of a strain to get it right. Mixed media is about the process. I love it!

    Diane

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  12. rocFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    what wonderful artwork!

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  13. I hate to cook!February 6, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    These look great!

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  14. Rebecca AnthonyFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Good for you Diane, I can't wait to see more things you create. These are gorgeous!! Oh and that book is one I must find, I love Art Books!! I am happy for you!! Enjoy creating(O:

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  15. JulsFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!! I do always love your work!!! this creation is gorgeous!!! I love the birght colours the images...and just the sheer gloss and shine!!! Love the lettering too!!!

    enjoy reading and using your new book! Hugs Juls

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  16. Cathy BuetiFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Diane I just bought this book a couple of days ago and it is great!!! I love it! I smiled when I scrolled down and saw it in your post! I know already it will be a great resource for me. The projects are great and it is filled with inspiration!

    Love these new pieces! Beautiful work as always! Love the new colors you are using.

    Thanks for your comment on my nyc pictures. I know what you mean. . . .I couldn't live in the city either! I am glad that i live in the suburbs and can drive in when I want. :)

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  17. MickiFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I love your creations. I will have to get that book...It really looks great.
    Micki

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  18. Luthien ThyeFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    no one can use colors like you!! that piece is just fascinating ... i was just feasting on the colors!!! you're right ... sometimes ... you must make art for yourself ;)

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  19. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Great colors Diane : ) Your stuff always makes me smile.

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  20. DortheFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Dear Diane,
    Love the art you made for yourself :) the big colours are so screaming: happiness- and they are all fantastic together.
    I have been considering Pam`s book--and - !!!!!!!
    Happy sunday evening dear Diane.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  21. Tammie LeeFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    sounds and looks as though you are having a wonderful time! Yea. your art is charming and lively. Have a wonderful time with your new found book.

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  22. Morgaine PendragonFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love your new piece. It's beautiful and I love the colors you used!! Enjoy your new book, I'll need to check it out.

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  23. Tam HessFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Those are some really good reasons to be happy! I want that book, I want your art! The colors and compostion are amazing. You rock! :)

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  24. Patti Edmon ArtistFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love the pieces you've done - they are fabulous! The colors are so great together - it can be fun and surprising to use a new palette. I'd like to know more about how you paint paper... I layer sheets with textures and colors to cut out and use for petals, whatever, but I'm always interested in new processes. However you do it, it's amazing!

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  25. Poetic ArtistFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I just came across your blog..I love the colors you use and your work. Glad I found you and your blog.

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  26. Jen @Sadie InspiredFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    So pretty. I LOVE you long legged birdie! And I can't wait to get my hands on Pam's book. :) Happy Sunday!!

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  27. AlexandriawebFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oh wow, that is just so inspiring!

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  28. claire barone artFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    nesselysGOSH YOUR ART LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN IT REALLY COMES ACROSS IN YOUR ART THAT YOU ARE HAPPY.... THAT BOOK LOOKS FANTASTIC WILL HAVE TO GET IT , KEEP HAVING FUN LOVE CLAIRE XX

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  29. JacquelineFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    You are inspiring with all this lovely art!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Well, for colors you don't normally use, you sure rocked them! I love what you've created, you are truly inspiring with your art :-))

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  31. CameronFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    That piece is just beyond gorgeous!!
    It makes me happy just looking at it!

    So glad OWOH brought me here....so now I can come back and smile often :)

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  32. Theresa PlasFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Love!!! Got the "Pam" book too and am really enjoying it!

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  33. LorraineFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    what a superb collaged canvas that is..love the colours on it..and that book looks great think I will have to add to the million and one mixed media books I have..lol

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  34. NancyFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Your pieces are gorgeous...love your new color pallet.....and glad you are going to be able to enjoy making your art with fewer shows on your schedule.....

    I can't wait to get this book....looks great.

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  35. Lynn CohenFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Beautiful work...glad your life is going at a pace you are happy with. Enjoy the ride.

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  36. Kelly BerkeyFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    hi diane,
    first your papers are amazing, your color combinations are amazing, your art is amazing!
    now that we got that out of the way, i need to come over and paint paper with you and figure out how you put such wonderful combinations together!
    have a great week, glad to hear you are taking time off to create, though i think you are one of those women who never sleep! ha-ha.
    xo kelly

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  37. Heather FoustFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I love these new pieces! Beautiful! I just ordered Pam's book last night on Amazon. I can't wait to get it!!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I love your birdies and your papers are gorgeous! I Love Pam's portraits, can't wait to get this book! Happy Art Making my friend!
    Much Love,
    Jenny

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  39. IsabelFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    So LOVE your new art:O) And the colors are great!!!!:O) Have an awesome week

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  40. Erin ButsonFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Diane, These are gorgeous! You're making me want to make papers. I just got the email that my copy of Pam's book has shipped. I got so excited. Can't wait to see what else you will make...

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  41. Sue MFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Just discovered your blog when I followed a link from your comment on Patti's blog. Glad to have found you - your work is amazing.

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  42. CreativSpiritFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Hi Dianne, I am just here having a look around after coming via OWOH. I have only got to this post before I need to make another comment, I absolutely love this mosaic with the sun and bird. Now I'm off to look for your art journals.

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  43. Jenny February 7, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    oooh, I just love your birdies, especially the yellow one. Just gorgeous! Wonderful paper you have incorporated too..your pieces are always such a feast to the eyes :)x

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  44. Tara @ Aquamarine ArtFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I love the colours in that piece, and I have just bought that book too! Haven't got very far with it yet, but you can just tell when you're going to love I a book I think...

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  45. BetzieFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love your art Diane as always...so happy like you! Great colors too!!
    I love art books...that looks like a great one! Will have to run over and check it out on Amazon! xo

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  46. JannyFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I am waiting for the book to be diliverd;o) I really like your work and the colours you used, it's in harmony!

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  47. KatrinaFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Diane your pieces are beautiful!!

    I always enjoy checking out your blog and I'll definitely check out that book, looks interesting.
    All the best xx

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  48. klulessFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I love these colors and the birdie (of course!). The book just went on my list. It sounds great!

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  49. sharonFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Great pieces Diane, so lively and colorful!
    Thanks for the book tip...looks great!

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Wow...you are SO very clever! Your imagination is huge!

    I LOVE Pam's new book! So inspiring and just lovely to look at and read. ☺

    Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! ♥

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  51. LoveyFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Oh happy days!!!

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  52. JoMoFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    In love with your new piece, delicious!
    Cheers,
    Jo

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  53. ValerieFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Diane, The colors and patterns are fantastic, and the composition sings! I got a sneak peak of the book from Paulette. It is beautiful, a great how to with lots of good pictures.

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  54. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Your piece is so gorgeous!!!!

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  55. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 7, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    This book looks amazing! And I love the art you've created this week! I LOVE OWOH and this is my 3rd year to participate! I've met so many amazing and creative people! ♥

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  56. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Ah these are beautiful! The new book sounds great too. I'll have to look for it next time I go to Barnes & Noble. Your art is always so inspirational.

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  57. Elizabeth ParsonsFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    love your funky style and your color palatte! thanks for stopping by!
    Elizabeth

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Diane...I love those deep colors, I call them jewel tones. Just doing art for the fun of it is best sometimes...I love where you have been going with your art...I dig that long-legged birdie!
    Cheers,
    Mary

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  59. Lesley EdmondsFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful art. I've just stumbled onto your blog and wanted to say just how wonderful and inspiring your work is.
    Lesley

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  60. Bleubeard and ElizabethFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wow, Diane. You have really made my night. I know I'm late getting here, but I saw the first photo on my sidebar and the beauty of the papers just drew me here. I like what you are doing with these, too.


    I hope to see that new Pam Carriker book soon. I've heard so much about it already. I can't wait to see how you apply it in your own schedule and your own art.

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  61. Tee McNeil ArtFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful!

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  62. Theresa MacNaughtonFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Hi Diane, so happy to hear you're having so much fun with OWOH! That's great news. :) I absolutely love these creations - so cheery and very bright! I've been wanting that book, as well. It currently resides on my amazon wish list. :) Theresa

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  63. pammyjoFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    These pieces of art are creative jewels. Love love love the colors and they are wonderfully creative. :) Love stopping by.

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  64. Terri SmithFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Wow Diane..This Was One Of The Best Posts Ever! I'm Falling In Love With Your Work! It's Truly..Seriously Good! And Thanks For The HeadsUp On Pam Carriker's Book. I Love Exploring New Artists. And Girl..Since You Said You'd Be Visiting A Blick Arts Material Store Soon..You Best Get Ready To "Trance Out" In There. I Ended Up Spending Over Three Hours Wondering The Isles! It Was Like Christmas All Over Again! Hugs From The Peach State, Terri

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  65. Tumbleweed TrailsFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Ahh, your work is beautiful. I love all of the vibrant colors. Everything you mkae is irresistible. I'm glad your book arrived so you can enjoy what awaits within.
    Jody

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  66. MarlynnFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Your papers are scrumptious!! You know how to do "color" - ready for Survivor?? Boston Rob and Russell, my oh my!! LOL

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  67. An'Angelia ThompsonFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! LOVE this post and the long, narrow format of your yummy artwork! Don't be a stranger :o)

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  68. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Your creations with your papers are heavenly Diane, they are so vibrant and fresh.

    I too have got Art at the Speed of Life and cant wait to delve in to it - I gave it to a friend to read 1st as she is going through hard times at the moment and couldn't afford to buy it yet.

    I agree that OWOH allow us to meet some wonderful people, hey without it I would not have met YOU!!!

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  69. KathyFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hi Diane...these are beautiful!

    Bright blessings,
    Kathy

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  70. Jaime HaneyFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    You've made this book sound soooo tempting! As you know, I just got a box full of books so this may be on my birthday list. Your new colors on the painting look just great! I love them.

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  71. Deb HarveyFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love your new pieces, Diane! Gorgeous color!!!

    The book looks very interesting; I'm going to have to check it out. It's fun to read about other Artists.

    Thank you for visiting! I hope you have an amazing Birthday!!!
    Deb

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  72. Lesley EdmondsFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Stunning Art!
    Lesley x

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  73. Tracy VerdugoFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Hi Diane...I love this post and your work is so vibrant and beautiful and I think I discovered Pam's book and Youtube videos while browsing your blog the other day so thank you for that too! Now all I have to do today is be disciplined enough to sit down and write a 2500 word essay instead of playing with my paints!
    hugs from Australia
    Tracy x

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