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    Gary Middleton posted an update 4 hours, 46 minutes ago

    Following from my newt tadpole, today I painted a newt egg. They lay them on the leaf of a water plant them fold the leaf over it.
    #doodlewashjanuary2021
    Day 22 Egg
    #worldwatercolorgroup



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      Lori Franks replied 2 hours, 48 minutes ago

      Aren’t animals so smart?! This is a fabulous idea for the prompt Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 hours, 11 minutes ago

        They are. Thank you Lori.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 hours, 19 minutes ago

      Very cool!

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 hours, 11 minutes ago

        Thank you Jessica.

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 hours, 16 minutes ago

      Awesome!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 hour, 7 minutes ago

      Lovely, great idea.

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 9 hours, 26 minutes ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Egg. Did you know that you can often tell whether a hen will lay white or brown eggs by the color of her earlobes? There are exceptions, but usually white earlobes mean white eggs while red or brown earlobes indicate brown eggs. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle rough ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper.…[Read more]

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    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Egg. Did you know that you can often tell whether a hen will lay white or brown eggs by the color of her earlobes? There are exceptions, but usually white earlobes mean white eggs while red or brown earlobes indicate brown eggs. Artwork-Gouache on Hahnemühle rough \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. #Hahnemühle_USA  Sunny Side Up-Gouache on Hahnemuhle Rough Collection watercolor paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Egg. Did you know that you can often tell whether a hen will lay whit
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      Victoria Marie replied 9 hours, 19 minutes ago

      Beautiful Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 9 hours, 17 minutes ago

        Thanks a million, Victoria!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 7 hours, 57 minutes ago

      Very cool gorgeous painting

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        Sandra Strait replied 7 hours, 49 minutes ago

        Thank you so much, Brenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 7 hours, 42 minutes ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 7 hours, 42 minutes ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Lori Franks replied 5 hours, 31 minutes ago

      Sandra, I always look forward to your, “did you know” because usually I don’t and I always feel smarter after reading your post!! Lovely eggs btw!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 hours, 19 minutes ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 hours, 43 minutes ago

      Beautiful painting, Sandra. The colours are gorgeous, like a sunny day.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 hours, 18 minutes ago

      Beautiful!

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    Sandra Strait recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “It’s Never Too Late!” by Kathy Lee 16 hours, 8 minutes ago

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    Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "It’s Never Too Late!" by Kathy Lee 17 hours, 33 minutes ago

    My name is Kathy Lee from Sydney, Australia. Who would have thought 2020 would bring Covid into our lives, and lead to me discovering at the ripe old age of 69 that I could paint, and yet that’s exactly what h

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      Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 6 minutes ago

      Serendipity at work – how wonderful that you discovered watercolor, both for the joy you receive in using it, and the joy of the beholder in viewing your awesome paintings! Thank you for sharing you artistic journey with us!

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      Mary Roff replied 13 hours, 18 minutes ago

      What a wonderful story and such beautiful art!! Thank you for sharing!!

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      JA Wilson replied 13 hours, 13 minutes ago

      Wonderful work!

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      Linda M. Gigliotti replied 12 hours, 46 minutes ago

      Kathy Lee you are a Master. The teacher who told you you can’t do art, is stupid. End of story. We have those kind up in Canada too (my kid’s teacher insisted that because I am a writer,I wrote the kid’s essay . I did not and she got a huge blast from me. Your art is absolutely beautiful. You could be teaching that.

      And what is that you say about “ripe old age of 69 ?” It is not too ripe or we would not be able to learn things like how to paint like you do. And it’s not old whatever that is. I am smiling by the way.

      Hugs .

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      Susie Meghdadpour replied 11 hours, 38 minutes ago

      Such beautiful work! It’s always inspiring to read about people who continue to learn and grow as they get older… good reminder that we rarely should let age limit us….

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      Laura Hale replied 11 hours, 24 minutes ago

      Wow! You are my hero! Your art is beautiful and your story is inspiring. Thank you for sharing both with us.

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      LoriCtoo replied 7 hours, 45 minutes ago

      Oh my! Your work is wonderful! I can’t believe you just “took it up” in April. You were blessed with talent! Thank you for sharing your story. Such inspiration!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 6 hours, 24 minutes ago

      WOW – those are amazing paintings Kathy. Thank you so much .. what an inspiration you are!!! 🙂 I am 68 and just starting out!

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      Linda M. Gigliotti replied 6 hours, 3 minutes ago

      Fine thanks as I hope you are too. Trying to get un-lazy after doing all that Christmas card painting.

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    Mary Roff posted artwork 22 hours, 17 minutes ago

    1/21/31 Cub I used a Pixabay photo as a reference for this Doodlewash prompt. 1.21.21 Cub img001

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    1/21/31 Cub I used a Pixabay photo as a reference for this Doodlewash prompt. 1.21.21 Cub img001
    1/21/31 Cub I used a Pixabay photo as a reference for this Doodlewash prompt. 1.21.21 Cub img001
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 21 hours, 49 minutes ago

      Such detail, this is wonderful Mary!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 44 minutes ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 18 hours, 9 minutes ago

      Adorable !

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        Mary Roff replied 13 hours, 18 minutes ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Glenda Playle replied 18 hours, 2 minutes ago

      I love the way you did the leaves. Good shading on the cub, too.

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        Mary Roff replied 13 hours, 17 minutes ago

        Thank you, Glenda!

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      Sandra Strait replied 15 hours, 16 minutes ago

      Oh so cute! Love the texture of the foliage and tree trunk!

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        Mary Roff replied 13 hours, 17 minutes ago

        Thank you, Sandra!

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      Pat Boglio replied 9 hours, 18 minutes ago

      really cute

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        Mary Roff replied 6 hours, 4 minutes ago

        Thanks, Pat!

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      Lori Franks replied 5 hours, 24 minutes ago

      Super cute! I love bear cubs! <3

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 hours, 37 minutes ago

      Brilliant. We had the same idea Mary.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 hours, 15 minutes ago

      Aw, so cute!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 hours, 14 minutes ago

      Nice!

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    Gary Middleton posted an update 1 day, 4 hours ago

    #doodlewashjanuary2021
    Day 21 Cub
    #worldwatercolorgroup



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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

      Fantastic!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

        Thank you Zertab.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 day, 2 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 2 hours ago

        Thank you Jessica.

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 day, 2 hours ago

      Fabulous Gary.

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 1 hour ago

        Thank you Victoria.

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 22 hours, 28 minutes ago

      Climb with me. Good job.

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        Gary Middleton replied 20 hours, 3 minutes ago

        Thank you Everett.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 21 hours, 46 minutes ago

      This is wonderful Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 20 hours, 3 minutes ago

        Thank you Brenda.

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      Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 58 minutes ago

      Fantastic, Gary!! I love the way you did the tree!!

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        Gary Middleton replied 20 hours, 2 minutes ago

        Thank you Mary. I drew it in pen the did two wet in wet greys.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 18 hours, 4 minutes ago

      Fantastic Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 14 hours, 8 minutes ago

        Thank you Fatima.

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      Sandra Strait replied 15 hours, 9 minutes ago

      This is fabulous, Gary! Love the texture and blending!

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        Gary Middleton replied 14 hours, 7 minutes ago

        Thank you Sandra.

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      Pat Boglio replied 9 hours, 5 minutes ago

      excellent drawing…

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        Gary Middleton replied 4 hours, 50 minutes ago

        Thank you Pat.

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      Lori Franks replied 5 hours, 17 minutes ago

      Well done Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 4 hours, 50 minutes ago

        Thank you Lori.

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day, 10 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cub. Lion cubs may look sweet, but I can tell you from experience that they are mischievous little devils! Did you know that all lactating females in a pride will feed any of the cubs with no preference given to their own? Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press ‘The Collection’ Watercolor paper.
    #Hahnemühle_USA  #P…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cub. Lion cubs may look sweet, but I can tell you from experience that they are mischievous little devils! Did you know that all lactating females in a pride will feed any of the cubs with no preference given to their own? Gouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. #Hahnemühle_USA  #PostcardsForThe LunchBag Devil in Disguise-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cub. Lion cubs may look sweet, but I can tell you from experience tha
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      J.L Dickinson replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      So cute! I love all the layers of fur!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, J.L.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 day, 9 hours ago

      This is great. How did you accomplish the white areas?

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 8 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda! This was painted with gouache, which is opaque, so you can paint light over dark. If I do have large areas of white, I just leave it unpainted, but with this lion, I painted the entire cub with local color (the closest I could get to the main overall color), then I painted the shaded areas with a slightly darker version. Then I…[Read more]

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          Brenda Sommerville replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

          Amaaing thank you. I am learning so much

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            Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

            I plan to write up a gouache tutorial in the near future.

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      Lori Franks replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

      This is absolutely fabulous Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Lori!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 day, 6 hours ago

      Outstanding!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 5 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 1 day, 6 hours ago

      Sandra he is so cute :). Yes they certainly can be very mischievous – either that or very subdued .. no inbetween 🙂 Love your work 🙂

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Zoie! Much like any other kitten, but a bit more aggressive from the get-go, I think.

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

          Actually Sandra they aren’t. As little ones they are just as sweet and inquisitive as a house kitten. And as trusting. 🦁

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            Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 53 minutes ago

            I remember that from when we raised lions and tigers when I was a child. I also remember being attacked unexpectedly, knocked down, sat on, and I still have scars from bites and scratches. They weren’t mean – it was mostly play, but they did have an awful temper. It could be because I was a child and they treated me like I was one of them.

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              Zoie McIntyre replied 11 hours, 58 minutes ago

              Aaw first .. that is soo cool. I only have my perspective from Africa. My Mom did have a friend who had a game farm and I got to spend time with all the baby animals except tigers, but he had Cheetahs as pets – about 3 of them and I played with those full grown adults in the house until I was 6 when I was placed in a convent. So Cheetahs (only…[Read more]

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            Sandra Strait replied 10 hours, 42 minutes ago

            I used to hope we’d get a cheetah eventually, but the zoo didn’t have any at that time. That game farm sounds like a fabulous place to visit!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

      That’s brilliant, Sandra. You have tell us about your experience with lion cubs.

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        Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 46 minutes ago

        My father worked at the local zoo for over 20 years. Back then (looooong time ago) the zoo didn’t have a nursery so if a mother rejected her offspring, one of the employees would take it home and raise it for a while. Mostly, we had lions and tigers. In the beginning, we kept them until they were about 6 months old, but that was too hard on…[Read more]

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          Gary Middleton replied 14 hours, 6 minutes ago

          That’s fantastic Sandra.

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            Sandra Strait replied 14 hours, 2 minutes ago

            Definitely one of the cherished memories of my youth!

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 11 hours, 57 minutes ago

          What a lovely experience though Sandra .. that’s fantastic and that is why you are such a beautiful individual 🙂

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            Sandra Strait replied 10 hours, 54 minutes ago

            Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 day, 2 hours ago

      So great!

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        Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 40 minutes ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 day, 2 hours ago

      Awesome.

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        Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 35 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Mary Roff replied 22 hours, 6 minutes ago

      What a beauty!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 28 minutes ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 17 hours, 5 minutes ago

      Great technique and layers!

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        Sandra Strait replied 16 hours, 28 minutes ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Mary Roff posted artwork 2 days, 3 hours ago

    1/20/21 Tadpoles 1.20.21 Tadpole img001

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    1/20/21 Tadpoles 1.20.21 Tadpole img001
    1/20/21 Tadpoles 1.20.21 Tadpole img001
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      Victoria Marie replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

      Beautifully done.

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        Mary Roff replied 1 day, 12 hours ago

        Thank you!

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days ago

      This is fabulous Mary! Perfect tadpole pond!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 51 minutes ago

        Thanks, Lori!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

      Nice job.

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 51 minutes ago

        Thanks, Everett!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

      Nice painting, Mary. I like the stones around the pond.

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 51 minutes ago

        Thanks, Gary!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      So creative Mary–I like the stones too!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 50 minutes ago

        Thanks, Brenda!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 day, 19 hours ago

      Nicely done!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 50 minutes ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 17 hours ago

      Fabulous!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 49 minutes ago

        Thank you, Sandra!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Love the painting!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 49 minutes ago

        Thanks, Priscilla!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      So pretty Mary!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 49 minutes ago

        Thank you!

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    Gary Middleton posted an update 2 days, 4 hours ago

    I decided to paint a newt tadpole for the prompt. At this stage of their life they have external gills, and can stay underwater. As adults they lose the gills and have to come to the surface and take a breath of air every so often. We have lots of newts in the wildlife pond in our garden.
    #doodlewashjanuary2021
    Day 20 Tadpole.…[Read more]

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

      Interesting info and a very nice sketch!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

        Thank you Zertab.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 days, 3 hours ago

      Great job! I’ve never seen one in real life.

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

        Thank you Jessica. Even though we have frogs in the pond we never see tadpoles, I think the newts eat them all.

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      Victoria Marie replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

      Very nice.

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

        Thank you Victoria.

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days ago

      This is very cool Gary! I have seen full grown newts but never the tadpoles. Nice painting!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 23 hours ago

        I occasionally do a bit of pond dipping and I see them then.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Very good painting and very interesting information Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 14 hours ago

        Thank you Brenda.

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      Mary Roff replied 1 day, 21 hours ago

      Wonderful, Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 14 hours ago

        Thank you Mary.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 day, 19 hours ago

      Nice sketch!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 14 hours ago

        Thank you Fatima.

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      Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 17 hours ago

      This is fabulous, Gary!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 14 hours ago

        Thank you Sandra.

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Nice one!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

        Thank you Priscilla.

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 2 days, 8 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Tadpole. Did you know that tadpoles are also called polliwogs, a word meaning ‘head’ and ‘wiggle’. Zebra Sarasa Retractable Clip Gel Pen on Hahnemühle Rough ‘The Collection’ paper. Reference photo courtesy of Skitterphoto at Pixabay.
    #Hahnemühle_USA  #PostcardsForThe LunchBag Tadpole-Zebra Sarasa Re…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Tadpole. Did you know that tadpoles are also called polliwogs, a word meaning \'head\' and \'wiggle\'. Zebra Sarasa Retractable Clip Gel Pen on Hahnemühle Rough \'The Collection\' paper. Reference photo courtesy of Skitterphoto at Pixabay. #Hahnemühle_USA  #PostcardsForThe LunchBag Tadpole-Zebra Sarasa Retractable Clip Gel Pen
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Tadpole. Did you know that tadpoles are also called polliwogs, a word
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      Mary Roff replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Glenda Playle replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

      Ooh, great water bubble. Nice, vivid color.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

        Many thanks, Glenda!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

      Sandra, you never fail to amaze me! How did you get that effect?

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda! I used gel pens on a soft watercolor paper. If you look closely, you’ll see the linework.

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          Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

          It’s amazing

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            Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

            Many thanks!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

      Awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

      This is so cool Sandra! I love how you placed the polliwog in the drop of water!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori! I saw the reference photo and had to try it!

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      Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

      This is great, Sandra. The raindrop is really good.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 days, 3 hours ago

      Gorgeous! Love the sparkle! I didn’t know what a polliwog was. It reminds me of the song lyrics “Sing polly wolly doodle all the day!”

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica! “Oh, I went down South, For to see my Sal …”

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      Victoria Marie replied 2 days, 1 hour ago

      Beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 day, 19 hours ago

      Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 17 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Falk Modest Friedrichs replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

      Wow, you nailed the reflections on the drop of water!

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Falk!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Wow! thats all Im saying!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla! That says it all!

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    Mary Roff posted artwork 2 days, 22 hours ago

    2/19/20 beach KID 1.19.21 Kid img001

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    2/19/20 beach KID 1.19.21 Kid img001
    2/19/20 beach KID 1.19.21 Kid img001
    • Profile picture of Fatima Chamkha
      Fatima Chamkha replied 2 days, 22 hours ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 22 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

    • Profile picture of Brenda Sommerville
      Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Wonderful, nice crisp colors!

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 10 hours ago

        Thanks, Brenda!

    • Profile picture of Gary Middleton
      Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 19 hours ago

      That’s great, Mary. I can smell the sea air.

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Gary!

    • Profile picture of Pat Boglio
      Pat Boglio replied 2 days, 18 hours ago

      wonderful style

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Pat!

    • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
      Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

      So sweet and so beautifully painted!

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Sandra!

    • Profile picture of Victoria Marie
      Victoria Marie replied 2 days, 10 hours ago

      Wonderful.

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 2 days, 9 hours ago

      Lovely Mary, like a Mary Cassatt.

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

        Thank you!!

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      Glenda Playle replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

      I love it … I can see the Cassatt!

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        Mary Roff replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Thank you, Glenda!

    • Profile picture of Zertab Quaderi
      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 days, 7 hours ago

      Aww this is so wonderful!

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 1 day, 13 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

      Wow Mary! This is lovely!

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        Mary Roff replied 1 day, 12 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Fabulous!!

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        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 48 minutes ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Gary Middleton posted an update 3 days, 4 hours ago

    #doodlewashjanuary2021
    Day 19 Kid
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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

      Love it!

      • Profile picture of Gary Middleton
        Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you Zertab.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

      Cute!

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        Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 1 hour ago

        Thank you Jessica.

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      Victoria Marie replied 3 days ago

      Cute.

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Thank you Victoria.

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Very good. Young goat.

      • Profile picture of Gary Middleton
        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Thank you Everett.

    • Profile picture of Mary Roff
      Mary Roff replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Excellent, Gary!!

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you Mary.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Lovely sketch!

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you Fatima.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Nice drawing — I like the ground.

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you Brenda.

    • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
      Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

      Excellent! Love the texture on the ground!

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you Sandra.

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days, 6 hours ago

      Aww Gary! How cute 🙂

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        Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you Lori.

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Great job!

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        Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 4 hours ago

        Thank you Priscilla.

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 3 days, 9 hours ago

    DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Kid. Did you know that while a goat most commonly has 2-3 kids in a litter, the world\’s record is 7! Poor mama! ouache on Hahnemühle hot press \’The Collection\’ Watercolor paper. Reference photo courtesy of Alexis_Fotos at Pixabay.
     @Hahnemühle_USA  Kidding Around-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Kid. Did you know that while a goat most commonly has 2-3 kids in a litter, the world\'s record is 7! Poor mama! ouache on Hahnemühle hot press \'The Collection\' Watercolor paper. Reference photo courtesy of Alexis_Fotos at Pixabay.  @Hahnemühle_USA  Kidding Around-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Kid. Did you know that while a goat most commonly has 2-3 kids in a li
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      Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

      Adorable!

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

      Such expression, absolutely beautiful.

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Brenda!

    • Profile picture of Glenda Playle
      Glenda Playle replied 3 days, 8 hours ago

      Nice ‘movement’ in his fur! Also, I love the greens in the background.

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Glenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 7 hours ago

      Super!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Victoria Marie replied 3 days, 7 hours ago

      Beautiful Sanda.

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

      Sweetness Sandra! 🙂

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori!

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      Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

      Brilliant painting, Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Gary!

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      Christine Davis replied 3 days, 4 hours ago

      The fur is great!

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Christine!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

      Love the texture!

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica! I used a different method than I usually do. It takes longer so I’m not sure how often I’ll use it.

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Very realistic. Like the texture.

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett! I used a method that takes longer than my usual, so I don’t use it too often. It’s fun to do when I have time.

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Lovely Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 2 days, 18 hours ago

      wonderful painting. the fur is so fuzzy..nice technique

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 17 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Pat! It’s a technique that takes a bit of time, so I don’t use it often, but gouache lends itself to doing it.

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Love the textures!

      • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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    Mary Roff posted artwork 3 days, 22 hours ago

    1/18/21 Sapling 1.18.21 Sapling img002

    Mary Roff posted an update
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    1/18/21 Sapling 1.18.21 Sapling img002
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      Fatima Chamkha replied 3 days, 21 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 3 days, 21 hours ago

      Gorgeous Mary, love the sky!

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Brenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 21 hours ago

      Beyond awesome!

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        Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Zertab!

    • Profile picture of Sandra Strait
      Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 16 hours ago

      Gorgeous! I love your foliage!

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Sandra! Sea sponge. 😊

    • Profile picture of Gary Middleton
      Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 14 hours ago

      Beautifully painted, Mary.

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        Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thanks, Gary!

    • Profile picture of J.L Dickinson
      J.L Dickinson replied 3 days, 10 hours ago

      Lovely Mary!

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 3 days, 9 hours ago

        Thank you!

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

      Wonderful Sapling Mary!

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        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 22 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 3 days, 2 hours ago

      Love this style!

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 2 days, 22 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day, 10 hours ago

      Beautiful!

      • Profile picture of Mary Roff
        Mary Roff replied 20 hours, 47 minutes ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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