1091 Difference of Opinion

 There is a line between "persistence" and "glutton for punishment" and I crossed it again today.  I tried to paint yesterday's subject, yellow begonias,  which was a second complete failure.  Here is the second painting of the day and I'm happy with it.

Day 28 #stradaeasel Challenge 

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1088 Oh Happy Day

 It's a beautiful, happy day.  Nothing says "happy" like polka dots.  I love them.  In fact, later today we are attending a wedding and guess what I am wearing. A black and white polka dot dress! 

I was curious to know more about polka dots.  This is part of what I learned, compliments of Wikipedia.

"Polka-dots: If you can't let go of polka-dots dress or shirt, your personality is probably just as lively and energetic as the playful print. Those who prefer polka dots have also been identified as hardworking and multi-taskers. ... You can use polka dots even in neutral colors, like black, white, and grey."

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Day 25 of #stradaeasel challenge

1058 He Loves Me

 

It's hard for me to believe that it's  been almost a month since I posted a painting.  The summer has been very busy with company, out of town visits, and of course gardening.  

My husband knows how much I love flowers and he buys a bouquet for me every week without fail.  The flowers he gave me were my reference for this painting, and I can't help but remember as a small child I would pull the petals off of a daisy, quietly chanting "He loves me, he loves me not."  I wonder if kids do that these days.  Everything is so different now.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1058-he-loves-me/919547

951 Without a Care in the World

I painted this happy little painting while in Florida for a month long get-away from the cold weather.  It was before we knew about the Corona virus and when we didn't have a care in the world.  It was such a wonderful feeling to have no obligations and no stress, a rarity.  My, how life has changed.

We are so lucky that we have a house, people to help us, and good health.  But still we worry because there is so much to worry about.  I often think that this is a test of our humanity (and definitely our patience)  and a very strong message to slow down, appreciate what we have and be kind to one another.

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