Friday, April 08, 2011

Paint Party Friday - The River

"The River"
I missed PPF last week so this week I made sure I took some time out to paint!  I didn't want anything structured where I had to sketch first so I watched a few videos on Youtube and just started slapping paint on. lol  I think it turned out pretty good.  I've been on days for the past two weeks and for some reason it seems like I don't have as much time to play.  But I go to afternoons for the next two weeks so I should have more time to practice painting.  We're still searching for a new apartment also.  We're going to look at a two bedroom condo on Sunday.  I'm super excited about this one so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's not a total dump and that it works out.  :)  I'm off to work soon but will be back later to look at all the pretty paintings!

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33 comments:

  1. jywheelerApril 8, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    nice painting...I like the reflections.

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  2. Hybrid JApril 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Nice painting! I like how the more opaque tress and river bank compliment the transparent sky and river. The color palette works very well together. Lovely! ;)

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  3. Crafting QueenApril 8, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Lovely painting, lovely colours in the water. Good luck with your house hunting. :)

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  4. SHERI COOKApril 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    You sound very busy. I love the background colors of this work. Happy PPF!

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  5. AbelaApril 8, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Yes¡ when one is busy relaxes much free to paint landscapes, where you do not have to think too much but just let go of the brushes. Greetings.

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  6. Pam TuckerApril 8, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    A very tranquil painting. I especially love the beautiful colors in the sky and the reflections in the water. Wonderful work! :)

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  7. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    This is beautiful- I love the colors you chose for the sky and the way you painted in the reflections- gorgeous!
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie

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  8. ChristineApril 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Another beautiful job, love your work Deanna. Good luck with the condo.

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  9. GlorV1April 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love the refelection. Great lay of the land. Good colors. Thanks.Have a great weekend.

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  10. CrystalApril 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love this! It is so peaceful! Wonderful job! :-)

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  11. Kharlie BugApril 8, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Another peaceful piece. I love listing to your blog music while I look at your art. It's so relaxing!

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  12. EVAApril 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Good luck with the condo!

    This turned out beautifully - a great sense of calm on a lazy river.

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  13. NettyApril 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Loving the freeness of this painting and the beautiful reflections. Have a lovely weekend, Annette x

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  14. Kristin DudishApril 8, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    There is such a relaxed feeling to this (that I love)! I really like the way you handled the water.

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s Good luck with the condo!

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  15. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I tried a landscape this week too, but mine did not turn out as nice as yours and I trashed it, LOL. I'm not good at landscapes. Good luck with the condo. I know you could really use some good luck right now.

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  16. Anne ButeraApril 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Nice job! Love the colors!

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  17. lenoracleApril 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    The reflections definitely are amazing, great painting. Happy PPF : )

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  18. MarleneApril 8, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    You did a beautiful job on this, the river is so calming and I love the sky.

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  19. peggy gattoApril 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    your underpainting is lovely!!!
    Do not dump!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. K.April 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    LOVE the sky and water - fantastic! Thanks for your comment on my doggy painting, now that I see little Peanut on your side bar I can totally see the Mastiff in her :)
    ~Kerry

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  21. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Very pretty, great colors and shadows.

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  22. TheresaApril 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Pretty river scene. It reminds me of a spot we used to go to on the Russian River. Happy PPF! Theresa

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  23. Heather B.April 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    What a lovely painting. I've learned so much about painting from watching you tube videos, too! Hope the condo works out!

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  24. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    oh this is beautiful Deanna!!!! wonderful work and I just love this new place called paint party fridays!!!

    I also hope you pop by every Saturday on my blog for "Sweet Saturdays"

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  25. Carrie MartinezApril 9, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Beautiful landscape! I love the soft reflection in the water, and the transition of the trees in the distance. Very inviting scene!

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  26. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    This is a lovely landscape, i love the softness of the sky and reflections on the water. Good luck with your apartment search!

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  27. Kat WApril 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Lovely painting - dreamy and beautiful. I could imagine living in a cabin with this as my view. You've transported me to a wonderful daydream.

    Good luck with the condo - hope its everything you dream of.

    Kat :-)

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  28. Valerie-JaelApril 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Great work, love the colours of the sky. Good luck with your condo! And thanks for visiting my blog. Hugs from Germany, Valerie

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  29. VictoriaApril 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Such Beautiful scenery..so calming and very relaxing..wonderful work!!
    Victoria

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  30. Lynn StevensApril 9, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Ohhhh your sky is breathtaking, well done.
    Best of luck on the condo hunting
    hugs Lynn

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  31. AnnabelleApril 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Could this be the place you yearn for in a new home?This turned out lovely and so very serene in feeling, Hope you find the perfect home. Beautiful work!

    Annabelle ~^..^~

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  32. Carola BartzApril 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Very beautiful painting. It's so calm and peaceful, I can imagine some birds singing their evening song.

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  33. Tammie LeeApril 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love that you did this without a sketch, it is wonderfully peaceful and lovely to look at.

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