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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "How Do You Eat An Elephant?" by Paul Blease 1 day, 19 hours ago
How do you eat an elephant? The answer is, of course, a bit at a time. Hi, my name is Paul Blease and I am an artist and musician living in the beautiful county of Devon in the UK. I am 66 years old and
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
That’s always the best way! Just DO happy and it all comes together beautifully! 🙂
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much, Fatima! 😃💕
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much, Pat! 😃💕
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 Yeah… that’s been the toughest part of all this. I’m excited for those hugs to return!
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much, Kathy! 😃💕 I know!! I want that closeness again, especially with my closest friends and family.
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Aww thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it! 😃💕
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
That’s awesome! I’ll have to check it out, Susan! 🙂
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Aww I’m so happy I made you smile! 😃💕 you should paint something like this! Hehe… and maybe even Carl’s toes! lol
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Sending you hugs, Marisela! 😃💕 Goodness… the weather needs to calm down there! Ugh… well…it’s likely going to get very warm again this summer though! 😉
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Aww sending you the biggest hug my friend!! 😃💕 I’m so happy you enjoyed the story of Duckie… yeah, it’s so tough to throw away those well-loved toys. But, the wonderful memories will always be there!! ❤️
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Yes! 😃💕I made an interactive picture book. It did feel good as it was my goal to make a picture book by the time I hit 50… just made it! 😉 If you missed it, here’s the story behind the new book series I’ve started – https://doodlewash.com/draw-upon-a-time-sketching-stuff-books/
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Aww… our fur babies never leave our hearts! 😃💕
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Aww thanks so much, Janis!! 😃💕 A huge virtual hug to you! I’m so happy you enjoyed the book! If you get a chance and can leave a review, that would be wonderful. I always try to ask more now… I’m rubbish at marketing. hehe The next one in the series is One Little Dog and it will be out in June! 😉
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Yeah… I think there are going to very long hugs coming for sure!
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks, Sandra! 😃💕 hehe… indeed… I cranked up the A/C so I could enjoy the blanket properly… then Philippe came by and changed it of course.
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Aww thanks so much!! 😃💕 hehe… is that my newest book tucked under your arm? I’d love to know what you think of it! Yeah, that next hug means so much more now. Your angel puppy sounds sooo sweet! Love that image!
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much! 😃💕 Glad you enjoyed this!
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Charlie O'Shields commented on the post, That Next Hug 3 days, 12 hours ago
Thanks so much! 😃💕 Yep.. both shots and it’s been more than 2 weeks after the last one! hehe… and yay!! And so glad the world got up with Italians. Hugs are awesome!
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, That Next Hug 5 days, 10 hours ago
For our prompt of “Puppy” today, I made a sketch of a little Jack Russell puppy cuddling up with a teddy bear. When I was a kid, my mother used to make me teddy bears, and I had one in nearly every color. My mom
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Charlie you got both shots of vaccine already? Awesome. Yep hugs are wonderful and it is a paradox that right about the time hugs became popular so did the rule that you can’t touch people (your students, etc). We Italians know all about hugs of course and I am happy to see that the rest of the world caught on (Me arrogant? Nooo!).
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Thanks so much! 😃💕 Yep.. both shots and it’s been more than 2 weeks after the last one! hehe… and yay!! And so glad the world got up with Italians. Hugs are awesome!
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When we finally see each other face to face-hugs-yeah, hugs! I’ll be the one with your book tucked under her arm! I hugged my friend today, first hug besides my husband and parents in 14 months. 🤣 We have some fully vaccinated family and I can hardly wait to hug them! 🤗🤗🤗
PS the puppy reminds me if our angel puppy-he used to fall asleep “nursing” the nose of his stuffed hedge-hog😆 what a sight! I hope our next puppies are as silly!
PSS so excited for your family reunion! Please post a pix!-
Aww thanks so much!! 😃💕 hehe… is that my newest book tucked under your arm? I’d love to know what you think of it! Yeah, that next hug means so much more now. Your angel puppy sounds sooo sweet! Love that image!
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Yep! Hugs are one of those ‘best things in life are free’ things! Your blanket sounds like it’s really cool! Except of course, it’s probably very warm, lol!
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Thanks, Sandra! 😃💕 hehe… indeed… I cranked up the A/C so I could enjoy the blanket properly… then Philippe came by and changed it of course.
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Adorable puppy and your post says it all, Charlie. I’m just afraid that I may not let go of the first person that gives me a real hug when this madness is over. 😊
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Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Yeah… I think there are going to very long hugs coming for sure!
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Hugs are certainly special. A big hug for you Charlie for creating your new book. I love it! I love the lessons you share in it and of course one special little mouse. Well done. I look forward to your next creation.
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Aww thanks so much, Janis!! 😃💕 A huge virtual hug to you! I’m so happy you enjoyed the book! If you get a chance and can leave a review, that would be wonderful. I always try to ask more now… I’m rubbish at marketing. hehe The next one in the series is One Little Dog and it will be out in June! 😉
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reminds me of my Roxy I miss her so.
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a new book? Congrats Charlie always feels good to put a book out in the world that you have been working hard on.
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Yes! 😃💕I made an interactive picture book. It did feel good as it was my goal to make a picture book by the time I hit 50… just made it! 😉 If you missed it, here’s the story behind the new book series I’ve started – https://doodlewash.com/draw-upon-a-time-sketching-stuff-books/
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will check it out
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Aww… our fur babies never leave our hearts! 😃💕
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Hey Marisela! Snow now is blasphemy. Ewww. Yes abrazos to you as well — just like our abracchi in Italian. Ha ha vaccinated hugs yes.
Yes their govt really let them down in India by loosening the rules. Imagine doing that to their own people. Sounds like you are doing well, you sound happy. We are all fine here too. I go out for my daily stomp (well when it isn’t windy and cool like today. Listen to this, Wed. is supposed to be 22C and 21C Thurs, and then on Fri and Sat 12C. Supposed to be wonky til second half of May.
And I still have not figured out how to let anyone into my messages thing so ppl are likely getting their feelings miffed. Oops.
Stay well.
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Hi Charlie! You still make me smile. I need to paint something like this as our daughter just got a 10 week old yellow lab and he has these stuffed toys. But he also likes Carl’s toes!!😅
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Aww I’m so happy I made you smile! 😃💕 you should paint something like this! Hehe… and maybe even Carl’s toes! lol
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Great Idea!! I still have the photo. As I post my watercolor I often get the comment, “This makes me happy! or this is a happy painting. I think that’s my nitch — got over the fright of it all and now, I just do happy, and sometimes an “Oh WHERE did THAT come from?”
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That’s always the best way! Just DO happy and it all comes together beautifully! 🙂
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I also wrote and published a book last year. JOURNEY GIRL, Steps in Secrets and Sanctuary, Susan Heffron Hajec. And I remain in love with watercolor and sketching.
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That’s awesome! I’ll have to check it out, Susan! 🙂
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I have your book in my basket. Mine is available on Amazon as well.
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Aww thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it! 😃💕
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Wonderful, Charlie! I miss all the hugs and look forward to those, as well, once again!
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Thanks so much, Kathy! 😃💕 I know!! I want that closeness again, especially with my closest friends and family.
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Great doodle, Charlie. I know what you mean about hugs. I see my mum every week when we take her shopping round to her. We can’t hug or even give her a peck on the cheek. I can’t wait until we can hug our daughters and grandchildren.
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Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 Yeah… that’s been the toughest part of all this. I’m excited for those hugs to return!
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. So cute.
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Thanks so much, Pat! 😃💕
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So lovely you puppy hugging the teddy bear.
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Thanks so much, Fatima! 😃💕
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Thanks so much! 😃💕 Glad you enjoyed this!
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Aww sending you the biggest hug my friend!! 😃💕 I’m so happy you enjoyed the story of Duckie… yeah, it’s so tough to throw away those well-loved toys. But, the wonderful memories will always be there!! ❤️
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Sending you hugs, Marisela! 😃💕 Goodness… the weather needs to calm down there! Ugh… well…it’s likely going to get very warm again this summer though! 😉
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Lovely art, and thanks for sharing your journey, all the best as it continues!
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot.
The title caught my eye. Keep painting. It is good for your eyes, and heart to have a hobby like this. Painting is hard work. It looks easy, but most of us have a gifting of loving to paint. Some talented people don’t pick up a brush, and others thrive on painting what they see. Imagination plays a wonderful part. Thanks for sharing your art with us.
Thank you for commenting, the world would be a dark place without art.
I agree. Many paint because they are depressed. I don’t think one can stay depressed if they observe nature, and see how intricate the details are on plants, and especially on flowers.
Flowers are very challenging to paint because their colours are so subtle.
I just found your reply. I have spent hours on a flower. I am sure God is detailed in all things. I paint flowers, because they are beautiful, and not easy to paint. It takes time to render a flower, but I have several hanging different places. I used to tear flowers apart when I was a kid. Now I paint them, when I have time. Otherwise I look at my painting, and see the details. My dad said to me, “Paint what you see.” I did.
I need to work on this. I love the details.
Paul, your work is stunning and your artistic journey inspirational. I love the metaphor of learning as an elephant to be devoured in small chunks.
Thank you for you kind words, I have just been painting an elephant they are beautiful creatures.
Thank you Sarah.
Than you so much for your very kind words
Wonderful art and journey, Paul! Thank you for sharing and all the best for the future!!!
Thank you
Your story is very inspiring and your artworks are stupendous!
Thank you for your lovely comments, I am a great believer in life long learning and always tell my children that you can do anything if you want to do it enough. Really pleased you like my work, it means a lot.