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@ankita05

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Miniature painting done in gouache watercolor. Size of the painting is 4 cm by 4 cm View

Ankita Banerjee

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    Sandra Strait and Profile picture of Katie LokkaKatie Lokka are now friends 11 hours, 22 minutes ago

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    Lisa Ann Ulibarri and Profile picture of Katie LokkaKatie Lokka are now friends 11 hours, 22 minutes ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day, 1 hour ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I
    Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of silk, but butterflies form a hardened skin called a chrysalis? 
    This is the last page in this ZigZag journal where I used the red & yellow gouache for backgrounds using a GelliArts printing plate .  I used blues and a cooler red on the back pages. I’l…[Read more]

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    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of silk, but butterflies form a hardened skin called a chrysalis?  This is the last page in this ZigZag journal where I used the red & yellow gouache for backgrounds using a GelliArts printing plate .  I used blues and a cooler red on the back pages. I\'ll be posting work using those soon.  Artwork done with Gouache GelliArts print, Zebra Pen Click Art Markers & Zensations Technical Pen in a Hahnemühle ZigZag book.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa @gelliarts Butterfly Emergent-Gouache & Sarasa Clip Gel pen in a Hahnemühle Zigzag book
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of sil
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 day, 1 hour ago

      Gorgeous Sandra

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 day, 1 hour ago

      Fantastic!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 day, 1 hour ago

      Love this!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      JA Wilson replied 22 hours, 43 minutes ago

      Wonderful colors

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        Sandra Strait replied 20 hours, 51 minutes ago

        Thank you!

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      Gary Middleton replied 21 hours, 5 minutes ago

      Fantastic abstract, Sandra. Dazzling colours.

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        Sandra Strait replied 20 hours, 51 minutes ago

        Thank you so much, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 19 hours, 35 minutes ago

      Really really cool!

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        Sandra Strait replied 8 hours, 41 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Susan Masters replied 18 hours, 34 minutes ago

      Incredible!

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        Sandra Strait replied 8 hours, 41 minutes ago

        Thank you, Susan!

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      Victoria Marie replied 18 hours, 21 minutes ago

      Beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 8 hours, 40 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 14 hours, 27 minutes ago

      Nice abstract.

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        Sandra Strait replied 8 hours, 40 minutes ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 11 hours, 31 minutes ago

      Beautiful print and great colours!

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        Sandra Strait replied 8 hours, 33 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 2 hours, 52 minutes ago

      wonderful colorful modern look

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        Sandra Strait replied 32 minutes ago

        Thank you, Pat!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 2 days, 1 hour ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It’s stretching like a giraffe’s neck, but I’m claiming this for the prompt because it’s obvious that giraffes do a LOT of growing! And eat growing leaves. Yeah. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Did you know that a giraffe’s neck is not long enough to touch the ground? That’s why they have to spread…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It\'s stretching like a giraffe\'s neck, but I\'m claiming this for the prompt because it\'s obvious that giraffes do a LOT of growing! And eat growing leaves. Yeah. That\'s my story and I\'m sticking to it. Did you know that a giraffe\'s neck is not long enough to touch the ground? That\'s why they have to spread their legs so wide when they drink or graze. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa https://lifeimitatesdoodles.blog/2021/01/15/stretching-postcards-for-the-lunch-bag/ Stretching-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen and watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It’s stretching like a giraffe’s neck, but I&#82
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

      Sandra this is amazing, how did you do the detail on the giraffe?

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you, Brenda! This is larger than most of my postcards at 5 x 7 inches, so that gave me a little more room for the detail. I started with a pen and ink sketch, which included the spots. Then I painted the entire giraffe a very light yellow-orange. When that dried, I used a darker mix of the same colors and did some shading. That dried, I…[Read more]

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      Lori Franks replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

      This is fabulous Sandra! Thank you for sharing how you accomplished that amazing detail on the giraffe!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

        Thank you for your kind words, Lori!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Whoa! Amazing!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zertab!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Sandra that is incredible!! 😮🤩. Just amazing … so lifelike.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 20 hours ago

      Brilliant painting, Sandra. It amazes me how the get between thorns of the acacia without hurting themselves.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! Those tongues are really flexible!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 day, 19 hours ago

      I love this so much!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 day, 16 hours ago

      Fabulous and always love the bits of info.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 day, 15 hours ago

      Nice art work. Like the colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Many thanks, Everett!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

      Love this, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 day, 5 hours ago

      Amazing Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Sandra Strait and Profile picture of Vishal JainVishal Jain are now friends 3 days, 1 hour ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 3 days, 3 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough ‘The Collection’ watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rou…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough \'The Collection\' watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates a
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 3 days, 3 hours ago

      Wonderful. I love studying your work.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 3 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda! I was trying to see if I could get a certain effect with gouache on rough paper. Nope. I couldn’t. I like it anyway, lol.

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      Mary Roff replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

      Fantastic, Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        A thousand thanks, Mary!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

      Awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Walt. F Pierluissi replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Nice Sandra…. Like the vibrant colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Thank you, Walt! I was trying to see if I could adapt a technique that is normally done with gesso, gouache and acrylic. It didn’t work as I hoped, but the painting came out okay anyway.

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      I love this Sandra.😊

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 20 hours ago

      That’s great Sandra. I’ve been thinking of buying some gouache having seen your pictures. What make do you use?

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I actually have several brands. Winsor & Newton Designer gouache is good but expensive. I received some Arteza for Christmas. They’re priced well but only come in sets. They do seem to have the widest range of colors at the moment. Schmincke has a reputation as the best, but it’s hard to find and is highly priced here in the…[Read more]

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 days, 19 hours ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

      Sandra, Amazing!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 2 days, 16 hours ago

      Nice job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett! I was attempting to see if I could adapt a David Grove/Thomas Blackshear technique. I knew it was a longshot, so I stopped before I totally ruined the painting, but it did get overworked a bit.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 2 days, 13 hours ago

      Amazing Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 2 days, 3 hours ago

      Gorgeous!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “Wonderful World Of Watercolors” by Vishal Jain 3 days, 9 hours ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 3 days, 9 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? Lemurs are prosimians of the primate order which is made up of ‘monkeys’, ‘prosimians’ and ‘apes’. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. Inspired by a Reference photo from Alexas_Fotos on…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? Lemurs are prosimians of the primate order which is made up of ‘monkeys’, ‘prosimians’ and ‘apes’. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Inspired by a Reference photo from Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay.. @Hahnemühle_USA #PostcardsForTheLunchBag Mother & Child-Zebra Zensations Technial Pen on Hahnemühle Collection Hot Press paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Young. Did you know that the word prosimian means ‘before monkeys’? L
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      Zoie McIntyre replied 3 days, 7 hours ago

      Wow – awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 7 hours ago

      That’s amazing, Sandra. So much detail.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I do this kind of drawing underneath most of my traditional watercolors though most of it gets covered up. It helps me establish my values.

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          Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 20 hours ago

          It’s great to see that sometimes. I like to see Charlie’s drawings when he posts on Instagram.

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            Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

            I used to do a series of tutorials called pencil to paint, where I showed my steps and explained my choices. They took quite a bit of time so haven’t done one in a long time, but I found as with most things, that when I tried to teach others, I ended up learning myself. One of these days, I’ll start them up again.

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 5 hours ago

      Beautiful sketch Sandra! Such detail!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

      So realistic beautiful

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

        Thanks a million, Brenda!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

      Beautifully done!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

        A thousand thanks, Fatima!

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      Mary Roff replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

      Wonderful, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        Thanks a million, Mary!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

      Fantastic!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        A thousand thanks, Zertab!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

      Excellent texture!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you so much!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 2 days, 3 hours ago

      Wow this is great!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 5 days, 1 hour ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both an outer gate and an inner one, with a space in between? That space in between was often a meeting place, marketplace, and law court, as well as a line of defense. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. Inspired…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both an outer gate and an inner one, with a space in between? That space in between was often a meeting place, marketplace, and law court, as well as a line of defense. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Inspired by a 12019 photo on Pixabay. @Hahnemühle_USA The Gate-on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Gate. Did you know that in ancient times a gate often consisted of both a
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 5 days, 1 hour ago

      Beautiful Sandra, I love the colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 5 days ago

      Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 4 days, 23 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 22 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 days, 20 hours ago

      Gorgeous work, Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 4 days, 20 hours ago

      Super cool effect!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 10 hours ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Lori Franks replied 4 days, 20 hours ago

      Wonderful painting, you captured the freezing cold well! I got shivers!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 10 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 4 days, 15 hours ago

      Good job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Victoria Marie replied 4 days, 15 hours ago

      absolutely beautiful

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Mary Roff replied 4 days, 15 hours ago

      Beautiful, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 4 days, 8 hours ago

      Beautiful work Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 8 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

      wonderful sky and background

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 6 days, 2 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, then 18-20, averaging around 16 hours once they are adults? QoR Watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. I used YinMn Blue for the eyes and background. @Hahnemühle_USA Kitten Puffball-Qor Watercolor on Hahnemühle Hot Pre…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, then 18-20, averaging around 16 hours once they are adults? QoR Watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. I used YinMn Blue for the eyes and background. @Hahnemühle_USA Kitten Puffball-Qor Watercolor on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Kitten. Did you know that kittens sleep up to 22 hours a day at first, th
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 6 days, 2 hours ago

      Love the eyes, I am still a bit leary trying white🙃

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you! In this case, I left the white of the paper because I was using traditional watercolor. I also did some color lifting along the edges to get that fluffy puffball look that kittens have.

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          J.L Dickinson replied 6 days, 2 hours ago

          Great technique, he does look fluffy, cute!

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            Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 2 hours ago

            A thousand thanks!

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          Brenda Sommerville replied 5 days, 23 hours ago

          Sandra, thanks for the tip

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            Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

            My pleasure!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 6 days ago

      Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Mary Roff replied 6 days ago

      Beautiful, Sandra. Our cats only seem to be active between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. 🙂

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days ago

        Thank you, Mary! Cats are crepuscular so they like the night-time. I say this mainly because it’s a rare occasion when I get to use the word crepuscular!

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      Manoj Kumar Chowdhury replied 5 days, 20 hours ago

      Lovely

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

        Many thanks, Manoj!

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      Gary Middleton replied 5 days, 20 hours ago

      That’s brilliant, Sandra. I see what you mean about softening the edges.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I use the color-lifting a lot for fur. It depends on what paper I’m using because it works better on some than on others.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 5 days, 17 hours ago

      Gorgeous kitty Sandra !

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Victoria Marie replied 5 days, 16 hours ago

      Gorgeous

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 5 days, 15 hours ago

      Like the repeat of blue color. Great painting.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 12 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Pat Boglio replied 5 days, 7 hours ago

      Outstanding. thanks for the hint about color lifting.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat, and I’m glad you liked the tip!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 5 days ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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      Lori Franks replied 4 days, 19 hours ago

      Love the blue eyes! I didn’t know how much kittens and cats slept, except it seems my cat sleeps all the time!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori! It is funny how most animals follow the rule of conservation of energy, while we humans have to look for ways to use it, lol.

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    Sandra Strait and Profile picture of Kathryn RuddickKathryn Ruddick are now friends 6 days, 22 hours ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 6 days, 23 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did you know that an entire load of recyclable material can end up in the landfill, because there was one non-recyclable item included? Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did you know that an entire load of recyclable material can end up in the landfill, because there was one non-recyclable item included? Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Recycle Abstract-Zebra Mildliner & Sarasa Clip pen on Hahnemühle hot press Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Recycle. This was a quick pen drawing over a mildliner background. Did yo
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 6 days, 23 hours ago

      I love this painting, so many points of interest.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 21 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 6 days, 23 hours ago

      That is so awesome Sandra and sadly, yes I knew that. So sad. 😔

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 21 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zoie! I think many people will know this fact, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to remind people!

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

          It sure doesn’t hurt Sandra. Here in Edmonton, Alberta I am sure there are many people who don’t know that.

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      Victoria Marie replied 6 days, 22 hours ago

      Awesome.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 21 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 6 days, 21 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

      Really cool!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Gary Middleton replied 6 days, 19 hours ago

      Great picture, Sandra. We’re very careful about what we put in. If we’re not sure if its recyclable we throw it in the rubbish bin.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! It’s sad that it isn’t easier to tell. So many things get thrown away that could be recycled just because we can’t be sure.

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

      Sad to know. We spend a lot of time separating the items for future use and it comes to this. Nice job on the painting.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett! It is sad and makes you wonder how much actually gets recycled and how much the whole thing is just to make people think we’re doing something.

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      Mary Roff replied 6 days, 12 hours ago

      Excellent!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Radhika Goel replied 6 days, 9 hours ago

      So beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Radhika!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

      Great painting,Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week ago

    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I’ll figure out what it is, one of these days. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa The Lion, the King o…[Read more]

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    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a bar? And what is that strangely reflective surface they are on? Ice? A Mirror? Wow. What a novel that would make! Maybe I\'ll figure out what it is, one of these days. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa The Lion, the King of Cats & the Direwolf-Gouache & Sarasa Clip Gel pen in a Hahnemühle Zigzag book
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Novel. A Lion, the King of Cats and a Dire Wolf? Are they 1walking into a
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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week ago

      Sounds awesome! Looks great too!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Zertab! You can tell I had fun with this one.

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week ago

      That’s an amazing picture,, Sandra. So much going on.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 week ago

      Amazing, love it.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 week ago

      Great colors and ficitious stories to describe. 🙂

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 week ago

      Beautifully done!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week ago

      Fantastic!! Love this!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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          J.L Dickinson replied 1 week ago

          I love all the layers! How fun!

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            Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

            Thank you so much!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 week ago

      Wow what a wonderful color cover for a book !!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait recommended the post Freshly Hatched 1 week, 1 day ago

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 2 days ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Chick. Did you know that chicks begin talking to their mothers even before they are hatched? Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. This time I ran off the page on purpose!Chicken Little-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper

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    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Chick. Did you know that chicks begin talking to their mothers even before they are hatched? Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. This time I ran off the page on purpose!Chicken Little-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Chick. Did you know that chicks begin talking to their mothers even b
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      Zoie McIntyre replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      OMG Sandra that is soooo amazing!!! 👏😊

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Zoie! The joys of being able to paint light over dark!

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      Lori Franks replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      I love that chick! So Cute!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Lori!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      That’s a great chick Sandra. Your gouache work is brilliant.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you so much, Gary! I do like being able to paint light over dark.

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Wow, fantastic.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Wow, that’s gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      WOW!! Excellent, Sandra!!! Looks like she could walk off the page.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you so much, Mary!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Super!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Well done Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      so beautifully painted

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

        Thank you, Pat!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 week ago

      Amazing!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 3 days ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Modern. Did you know that ‘Modern Architecture’ is a school of design popular from the beginning of 20th century through World War II. Hardly seems modern now, lol. Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper. #Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa [Read more]

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    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Modern. Did you know that \'Modern Architecture\' is a school of design popular from the beginning of 20th century through World War II. Hardly seems modern now, lol. Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. #Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Abstract in Modern-Zebra pen Mildliner Marker pens on Hahnemühle hot press 'The Collection' Watercolor paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 prompt: Modern. Did you know that ‘Modern Architecture’ is a scho
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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Nice!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Lori Franks replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Love your choice of colors. And the sky, wow! When I think of ‘modern architecture’ Frank Lloyd Wright comes to mind. And that was a long time ago.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Thank you, Lori! I’m not sure why any movement ever calls itself ‘modern’. Because it only is for the shortest of time!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Excellent painting, Sandra. Really bold colours.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Many thanks, Gary!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Bold and beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Thanks a million, Victoria!

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      Pat Boglio replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      beautiful

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        A thousand thanks, Pat!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Good job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Beautiful, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Another great painting good job Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Susan Masters replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Well done the curves are fantastic

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Many thanks, Susan!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 week, 2 days ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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          J.L Dickinson replied 1 week, 2 days ago

          Beautiful! I love the lavender highlights on the building.

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            Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 2 days ago

            Thank you!

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