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Sandra Strait and
Saumya Agrawal are now friends 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day ago
I don’t paint plein air (from life) too often. I know I should because you get a better sense of perspective. I decided to paint the view from my living room window. I’ll admit that I had a photo I’d taken earlier on my laptop, taken with a Zoom lens, so I could verify detail, but I tried not to reference it unless I was getting lost. Next…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an updateI don\'t paint plein air (from life) too often. I know I should because you get a better sense of perspective. I decided to paint the view from my living room window. I\'ll admit that I had a photo I\'d taken earlier on my laptop, taken with a Zoom lens, so I could verify detail, but I tried not to reference it unless I was getting lost. Next time, I think I\'ll paint something closer to me, lol. Done with Arteza gouache, ZenArt Black Tulip brushes and Hahnemühle Cold Press Collection watercolor paper. @zenartsupplies @Hahnemühle_USA The View from Across the Lake-Arteza Gouache,Black Tulip Brushes on Hahnemühle Colr Press Collection paper-
Beautiful painting, Sandra. You have an amazing view from your window. Do you mind me asking what state you live in?
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Thank you, Gary! I live in Oregon.
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It lloks like a vert green state. I see lots of national forests on Google earth. I can see why you were so concerned about the fires.
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Yes. Oregon is careful to protect its forests. We haven’t allowed as much building or huge recreational sites like most states have. 2/3 of the state is semi-arid, but the forested areas get lots (LOTS) of rainfall. Fires didn’t use to be a big problem. Between climate change and increasing population though, it’s getting drier every year.
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Fantastic view Sandra, you make beautiful things!
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Thank you so much, Fatima!
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This is so gorgeous!!!
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Thank you so much, Priscilla!
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Your view is gorgeous as well as your painting.
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Thank you, Brenda! It is wonderful to sit and look out on, especially when the birds are active!
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I wish birds were active in my yard. But we do get dragonflies occasionally
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We get those too! We used to get lots of nutria, but they were all removed. I know they’re considered pests, but I enjoyed their visits.
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Lovely, Sandra!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Wow! That’s beautiful and inspiring! I think I will wait until my pear tree starts blooming and then try the view from my window!
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Thank you, Jessica! I can’t wait to see your view!
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What a view and such a beautiful painting!
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Thank you so much, Zertab!
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Wowzers Sandra! This is so amazing! Great view!!
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Thank you so much, Lori.
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Wow, fantastic Sandra.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Sandra Strait and
Eva Smith Art are now friends 1 day, 1 hour ago
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Sandra Strait and
Vika Trisnaningtyas are now friends 1 day, 6 hours ago
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Sandra Strait and
榎本 雅子(Masako) are now friends 3 days, 2 hours ago
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Sandra Strait replied to the topic Zentangle or Pattern-Oriented Pen & Ink in the forum Pen And Ink 3 days, 19 hours ago
Gorgeous line work and patterns!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 4 days, 16 hours ago
#DoodlewashFebruary2021 prompts: Wooden Toys, Gloves, Aircraft, Ocean, Sponge Cake, Snowdrop, Microscopic. Done with Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper @Hahnemühle_USA @hahnemuehle_global @hahnemuehle_artistpapers @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Weird Wooden Toy-Zebra Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashFebruary2021 prompts: Wooden Toys, Gloves, Aircraft, Ocean, Sponge Cake, Snowdrop, Microscopic. Done with Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper @Hahnemühle_USA @hahnemuehle_global @hahnemuehle_artistpapers @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Weird Wooden Toy-Zebra Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper-
You did it ALL. such a detailed drawing
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Thank you, Pat! It’s one of my stranger ones, lol!
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Fantastic!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Love it!!!
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Many thanks, Mary!
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Amazing.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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I think that is super creative Sandra! 🙂
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Many thanks, Lori! Definitely one of my stranger ones, lol!
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Great imagination, Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary! This is what happens when I let my muse do whatever she wants!
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Very interesting!
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Thank you, Jessica!
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Beautiful idea!
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Many thanks, Fatima!
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Great Job!
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Thank you, Melissa!
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This is amazing!! Love it!
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Sandra Strait and
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "It's Not About Perfection, but Satisfaction" by Saumya Agrawal 5 days, 3 hours ago
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder! I don’t believe in seeking perfection because what might be perfect for me might not be for you! It’s about doing what gives you fulfillment and trying to learn and gro
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Hello Saumya, Thanks for sharing you cute little story and your art with us. Hope your baby will also inherit this trait from you. The flowers are beautiful themselves but I find them challenging painting them. It seems you have got a knack of it. Kudos!
All the best for your future journey of art and motherhood..
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Hi Manish,
Thanks for your wishes..yes I do hope my daughter develops her talents and pursue whatever she likes. Thanks for complimenting my work..yes sometimes people do face challenge, but honestly, you just have to let yourself flow with the colors 🙂 I have been thinking of starting tutorials..if you want i will be happy to share.. thanks again!
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Thanks for a good reminder. Going back to your art despite of failures for the joy of creating is important. Art any hobby is like water, even if you can’t swim you can still soothe your soul by wetting your feet
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Hi Manish,
Yes, its very true…art as an hobby is surely like water..you can enjoy bit of it..Thanks for reading🙂
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Saumya thank you for sharing your art and journey with us. Both are beautiful. It’s obvious that your heart is filled with joy and gratitude because it shows in your work. In addition to your artistic talent it’s refreshing to “meet” someone with a mature and gentle outlook on life. We can all think of those who have lived several decades longer than you have so far, and they haven’t figured out their priorities as well as you have. I’m sure you will have success at anything you put your mind to. All the best to you.
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Dear Laura
Thank you for the kind words and lovely wishes. They make me feel so wonderful. Yes, I do believe that its upto us how we want to live our life..and I believe in living a joyous and memorable life. Thanks a ton for your wishes ❤️
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Hi,
Thank you so much..also I am glad to know that you can connect and relate to the message behind this article. I totally agree with your example of football..thats so true.. a happy mind rests in happy heart only. -
Saumya, your florals are so fresh and lively that they brighten my day! Thank you for sharing your artistic journey with us!
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Dear Sandra,
I am so happy to know that my florals are able to pass on the message of happiness to you. Thank you so much for reading my art journey 🙂
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Your florals are just lovely and I can see the joy in them. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspirational words.
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Hello,
Thank you so much for reading my article and the kind words. I am very happy to know that you liked my work..means a lot 🙂
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Saumya,. Your florals are beautiful ❤️ and your words are wisdom I needed to hear. Thank you!!
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Dear Lyla,
Thank you so much! I am so happy my message and my work is able to reach people and convey my feelings. 🙂
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Oh my gosh the title of this post has me going yes that is totally me and still trying to get paid that way too.
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Dear Mireya,
hahah, thank you !! I am glad you could related so much! Wish you all the very best 🙂
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Wow need this in my life!
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Very happy to know! 🙂
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Hi Saumya, I visited your Instagram so I could put a face to this wonderful story that truly has touched me in so many ways. Your florals are all gorgeous, like being in field of colours year round. I was especially drawn to your roses, which you paint in wonderful colours. Lastly your topic title was perfectly expressed, I’ve been a perfectionist since childhood and still into my senior years, but working on it so I can paint with less critiquing on my art from myself. You have such amazing journey’s ahead with your wonderful family, thank you for sharing a part of your journey🤗
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Hello,
Thank you so much for reading my art jjourney and visiting my insta handle. It means a lot to me. Such lovely comments that I have received here from you and others makes me feels so good that my message has reached my readers. Thank you once again, I am so delighted 🙂 and yes, i love painting roses, I am just exploring new and new colors and styles of painting 🙂 Best wishes to you too.
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Saumya, you are filled with joy and an inspiration to me! Your flowers bring light and life that flow from your life, it’s beautiful, thanks for sharing here🤗💐
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Thank you so much, you just interpreted them correctly.. 🙂 Wow, what a beautiful compliment you have given me.. I am glad my work is able to pass the message of joy and happiness. -
Dear Marisela,
Thank you very much! Means a lot to me 🙂
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Hello,
Thank you very much for dropping a note. I will connect with you on the email address mentioned. Please check you email. 🙂
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Dear Nellie,
Thank you so much for the kind words. I am so happy i was able to inspire you and my messages reached you. Thanks a lot for reading my article and beautiful lines 🙂
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Dear Margaret,
Thank you so much for reading my art journey! I am so happy that you could connect to my thoughts.. feels so good that people do feel and think the same way 🙂 Best wishes to you.
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 5 days, 15 hours ago
My artsy.rooo DTIYS Challenge Response. DTIYS – ‘Do This In Your Style’ is popular on Instagram right now. An artist draws or paints something and challenges others, not to copy, but to paint the same subject in their own way. This is probably the only time I’ll do one, because I always have too many other projects going on. Artsy.rooo’s style is…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an updateMy artsy.rooo DTIYS Challenge Response. DTIYS - \'Do This In Your Style\' is popular on Instagram right now. An artist draws or paints something and challenges others, not to copy, but to paint the same subject in their own way. This is probably the only time I\'ll do one, because I always have too many other projects going on. Artsy.rooo\'s style is so dynamic, bold and bright and I loved his challenge painting, so this once I jumped in and did it. Currently, I experimenting with the poster art style, so that\'s the way I did it. Surprisingly it came closer to Jayme\'s style than I thought it would, so I hope it\'s different enough (I know it isn\'t as well done!). Want to give it a try? Look up artsy.rooo on Instagram. @hahnemuehle_global @hahnemuehle_artistpapers @Hahnemühle_USA @zenartsupplies @ArtezaOfficial #artsyrooDTIYS DTIYS Rooster Response-Arteza gouache on Hahnemühle 300 lb HotPress paper with Black Tulip brushes-
Love this!
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Thank you, Zertab! I had fun with it!
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How fun Sandra!
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Thank you, Lori!
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That’s brilliant Sandra. I did a DTIYS painting of a church at the weekend.
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Thanks a million, Gary! Was that the St. Peter’s Church?
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No, that was a photo I took. The one I did was #sketchpadschurch2.
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Fantastic.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Great painting i check the instagram challenge!
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I hope you do, Fatima! I’d love to see what you come up with.
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Wonderful, Sandra!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Beautiful
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Many thanks, Brenda!
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that looks like it would be fun to try.
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I enjoyed it very much! Jayme’s a wonderful artist.
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Fabulous!!
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Wow!
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Thanks a million, Jessica!
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Sandra Strait and
Roxy H Harrison are now friends 5 days, 21 hours ago
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Sandra Strait recommended the post A Whimsical Journey 6 days, 18 hours ago
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, A Whimsical Journey 6 days, 19 hours ago
Just popping in with a little sketch inspired by today’s prompt of “Wooden Toys.” I thought the little mouse character I’ve been sketching these last few days for my next book might enjoy a ride in a wooden toy
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Hey Charlie! Advice from a fellow writer — share your pages AFTER your book is published, not before.
About pooping in sub zero temps. My grandfather had an outhouse and no bathroom in the house. This was in the 40s. He was fine with that until my father, his son in law, convinced him to “do it for the old lady.” ohright, ohright, he said in his broken English, but I won’t use it., He didn’t. Not until the temps threatened to freeze his innards let alone his bottom. Then he decided just this one time. After that he decided an indoor outhouse is a good idea. I should add that at one time they moved the outhouse and he forgot and fell in. When he stood on the porch stark naked his neighbour had lots of jokes to say (who’s that naked guy on the porch? Dunno, maybe the old lady had someone here (ya right Grampa).
Not part of the story but my other grandfather, who had a bathroom in his house, unbelievably shared a birthday — Feb 17! — with the grampa of the outhouse. I do not know how that happened. Different year yes.
Phineas is undoubtedly shaking the ice off his tail. He emailed and told me.
Carry on Charlie. Great to see you post.
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Thanks so much!! 😃💕 Yeah, I’ll be waiting until after I publish to share bits of my journey. The book is unusual, so I don’t want to give too much of the surprise away. Hehe And the outhouse story is awesome!! I love that!! How fun!!
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We just had our four days of snow and it’s well on its way to being melted. We never got sub-zero temps, just done to the high 20’s and have bounced back up to the high 40’s. That’s more than enough for me. I don’t know how the rest of you can stand all that snow – it’s claustrophobic!
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I know!! The snow is pretty for a moment, but being covered in it for too long is a bit much. It’s starting to warm up here as well, which Phineas will really appreciate indeed! hehe 😃💕
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Thanks for bringing us your little mouse today.
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My pleasure, Laura! 😃💕
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This mouse is just way cute and has such a wonderful, confident, joyful attitude!! Phineas just might be shaking the ice off his tail. I have memories of the outhouse on my grandparent’s farm and I will be forever thankful for modern plumbing…brrrr.
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Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Glad you liked my little mouse! Indeed! Modern plumbing is the best… I wouldn’t last long without it! lol
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Wow! The wee-wee pad is a miracle invention you guys! Phineas is a trooper!
I m loving the mousie on the wing, he also is a daredevil, just like my hero Mighty Mouse. I think I agree with your other writers-get it bound and boxed before you give us a preview! I feel a lot of joy in your character and your post! It’s really exciting and I’m going to check out the interview.🤗-
Thanks so much!! 😃💕 Yeah, I’m going to wait to share until after it’s published… this is a character preview, but there’s no plane flying in the book! hehe Glad you enjoyed it!
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Awesome!
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Thanks so much, Zertab! 😃💕
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Brilliant doodle, Charlie. I like your new mouse character. I hope it warms up for you soon. I’ll watch the video when I get a chance.
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Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 Glad you liked my little mouse. Yeah, I’m soooo ready for warmer weather and for Phineas it won’t come soon enough!
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That is so fun! Love it!
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Aww thanks so much, Jessica! 😃💕 Thrilled you enjoyed this!
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Adventurous mouse great sketch hope to see soon more of book project!!
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Thanks so much, Fatima! 😃💕 The book is coming along, but wow… takes a lot of time. I’m still hopeful I can make a lot of progress in the weeks ahead!
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Well, this was our first day with power. We’ve been without since Monday because of our snow and freezing rain storm. Living like a bunch of vagabonds bundled up. No heat source, evenings with lanterns and flashlights. Luckily we have had hot water thanks to natural gas(boo to those folks who want ot do away with it :< ) My in-laws brought over a campstove we had a tiny bit of heat when I cooked. The warmest it got in the house was a balmy 59. They took most of the freezer food and our fridge food went in coolers with bags of snow. Our heater we ordered last weekend from Amazon arrived last night. We didn't have mail for 6 days. On the happy side, I was able to do a lot of sketching and painting! It's been an adventure I hope to never experience again. Good to see your work again…..so darling!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week ago
#DoodlewashFebruary2021 prompts: Bread. There’s a folk tale about a little red hen who decided to make bread. She asked each farm animal if they would help, and each turned her down. So she made the bread herself, and then asked them all if they would like to help her eat it. They all agreed eagerly. She then laughed, and said that she’d mad…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashFebruary2021 prompts: Bread. There’s a folk tale about a little red hen who decided to make bread. She asked each farm animal if they would help, and each turned her down. So she made the bread herself, and then asked them all if they would like to help her eat it. They all agreed eagerly. She then laughed, and said that she’d made the bread alone, and would eat it alone. Did you know that chickens don\'t have sweat glands, so they cool off with the blood circulating through their wattles and combs. Done with Arteza gouache and Black Tulip brushes on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper @Hahnemühle_USA @zenartsupplies #artezaofficial #PostcardsForTheLunchBag Little Red Hen-Arteza Gouache, ZenArt Brushes, Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper-
Very cool story, and an amazing painting
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Thank you, Brenda! I started my posting this morning without including the story because I thought it was one of those tales that exists in most countries in some form or another, but I was immediately asked what a hen had to do with bread, lol. We’re a small world, but not as small as I thought!
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Great red hen in gouache!
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Thank you, Fatima!
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Lovely portrait of a diligent red hen!
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Many thanks, Teresa!
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Great painting, Sandra. I hadn’t heard the tale.
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Thank you, Gary! I’m surprised at how many haven’t. It’s a Russian folktale, so it isn’t just something local here in America. Not sure if it’s cultural or just because fables aren’t as popular anymore.
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so nicely done….love the story
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Many thanks, Pat! It was one of my favorite childhood tales.
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Beautiful, Sandra! Never heard the story either so thanks for sharing!!
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Thank you, Mary! It’s so startling when you discover that something you thought was universal is anything but. Lol!
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Awesome!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Beautiful Brenda.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Oh my gosh, my mom would ALWAYS tell us that story to get us to help cook or bake! Beautiful painting! I really like it! It would be a great reminder to hang in the kitchen!
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Thank you so much, Jessica!
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Fun story and an absolutely wonderful painting. Love the rich colors!
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Thank you so much, Migtari!
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Beautiful hen, great painting!
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Thanks a million, Falk!
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I love that story because I can relate! lol Beautiful red hen!!
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Thank you, Lori! It was always one of my favorite stories.
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Beautiful…the story and the painting 🙂
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 1 day ago
Adding one of the example paintings from my Black Tulip brush review to my gallery. The other test were fun, but I don’t think I’ll add those. A Merriment of Berries-Gouache in a ZenArt Artists SKETCHBOOK JOURNAL
Sandra Strait posted an updateAdding one of the example paintings from my Black Tulip brush review to my gallery. The other test were fun, but I don\'t think I\'ll add those. A Merriment of Berries-Gouache in a ZenArt Artists SKETCHBOOK JOURNAL-
Nice details
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Thank you, Susan!
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Looks edible!
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Many thanks, Jessica!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Beautiful painting, Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary!
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Awesome Sandra !
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Thank you, Fatima!
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This is very cool Sandra! They pop out from the page!
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Thank you so much, Lori!
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very 3-D. enjoyed your review
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Thank you, Pat!
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Wonderful, Sandra! Those colors are so vibrant!
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Many thanks, Mary!
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Fantastic.
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Many thanks, Victoria!
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Sandra Strait wrote a new post, REVIEW: ZenArt Black Tulip Watercolor Brush Set 1 week, 2 days ago
Looking for a watercolor brush set that is vegan, synthetic, holds a good amount of water, and has tips that spring back into shape easily? The ZenArt Black Tulip Watercolor Brush Set offers just that.
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excellent review, sandra, and you made some wonderful paintings. I love watching the sped up motion in the video of your painting
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Thank you so much, Alice! I had a great time doing that video as you might have been able to tell!
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Thank you for this! I can always use info like this!
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Thank you, Jean! I’m glad you found it helpful!
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Thank you so much for the information Sandra. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Zoie!
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Thanks Sandra,got mine 8n the cart.
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Yay! I can’t wait to see what you paint with them!
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great thorough review. I’m so tempted!
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Thank you so much, Pat!
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Wonderful review, Sandra! They look like wonderful brushes!
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Thank you, Mary! I really like them!
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Another amazing review like usually expected from the Great Sandra!!!! An artist I am honored to know through her art in doodlewash and Instagram… If I need information about a subject about watercolors, bridges, journals, gouache, pens and other things art related,I will always go and look for Sandra’s comments and reviews. thank’s Sandra for your time and good info…. Walt.
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Where said bridges, is a mistake…. I wrote brushes and somehow my phone translator rewrote bridges…. Stupid 🤪🤪🤪 phone!!!!
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Lol! I knew what you meant. Word correct is definitely not as helpful as the inventors meant it to be!
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Wow! Thank you so much, Walt! I’m honored to receive such a glowing compliment from an artist I truly admire!
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Thank you Marisela! I am staying warm. Portland got snow on Friday, but it is melting today, thank goodness. We still have 4 ft drifts in our backyard. It hasn’t been as long since I’ve seen such things, but it isn’t something we see often. Stay safe and healthy.
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Thank you Sandra! Really beautiful work! So much light and fun.
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Thank you so much, Nellie!
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Thank you so much, Mugdha! Your comments are welcome and appreciated no matter how long after the review is posted! Stay safe and healthy.
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Sandra, thank you for the review. I received my brushes and they are well made and fairly priced, however, I found them too large for my hands. I have very small hands and an on-going injury that forces me to use very light weight and smaller brushes. Customer service was great.
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I’m sorry they weren’t the right fit for you. I have small hands as well, but fortunately found them to be a good balance for me.
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Thank you, Michelle!
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Thanks for the review..Been waiting for power back to read it. I mostly use Mimiks for the same reasons you give for these, so I’ll add these to my list of I want to tries. Especially the Cats Tongue. Also I haven’t found a rigger yet I like so that’s good to know…likely user error , but I keep on trying.
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Thank you! I find riggers hard to use, too, though I didn’t have any trouble with these!
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Sandra Strait and
Dian Azalia are now friends 1 week, 2 days ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 3 days ago
Heart of the World where no one eats anything except chocolate!#DoodlewashFebruary2021 prompts: Penguins, Yellow Roses, Kingfishers, Kaleidoscope, Ground Squirrels, Igloo, Heart, Black Swans, Reptiles, & Seabirds.There are also alligators, fish, butterflies, monkeys, snow leopards, elephants, cats, a tree and assorted flowers. Done with Zebra…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an updateHeart of the World where no one eats anything except chocolate!#DoodlewashFebruary2021 prompts: Penguins, Yellow Roses, Kingfishers, Kaleidoscope, Ground Squirrels, Igloo, Heart, Black Swans, Reptiles, & Seabirds.There are also alligators, fish, butterflies, monkeys, snow leopards, elephants, cats, a tree and assorted flowers. Done with Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Mildliners, Sarasa Clip Retractable Gel Pens on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Heart of the World-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Mildliners, Sarasa Clip Retractable Gel Pens on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper-
Wow. So much to look at. Very cool.
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Thank you, Lori!
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Outstanding, Sandra!!! A chocolate only diet too…my kind of world.
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Thank you, Mary! I’ve been thinking about selling tickets to the place. I think there would be lots of takers, lol.
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Incredible…I could spend hours trying to find all the prompts. It must take you as long to do this one piece as for some of us to do all the separate prompts..
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Thank you, Pat! It’s hard to tell how long these kind of drawings take because I tend to work on them in bits and pieces. It’s too hard on the wrist to do them in one go.
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Amazing painting so much details and animals!
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Many thanks, Fatima!
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Fantastic
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Thank you, Melissa!
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Beautiful, this is wonderful to study the techniques, etc.
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Many thanks, Brenda! The challenge is to keep enough contrast in the values, so that everything doesn’t just run together. I lost it a little with the pink roses, and ended having to make other areas darker too. I wasn’t going to add color except for the heart, but did so for the contrast.
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Wow, so much in one, amazing!
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Thank you so much, Falk!
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I’m always amazed when you do these complicated drawings. This one is really beautiful, Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary! My wrist can’t stand up to doing these too often or I’d do more of them.
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Absolutely beautiful, fantastic.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Amazing love all detail
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Thank you so much, Susan!
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Fantastic!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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OH my Sandra … that is stellar. How long did it take you to do that. It is spectacular 🙂
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Thank you, Zoie! It’s hard to tell exactly how long it took because I did it in bits and pieces, but probably 5-6 hours, with some of that spent looking at photos to refresh my memory.
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That’s really inspiring both in content and technique!
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Thank you so much, Jessica!
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I really like this good job!
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Thanks a million, Ed!
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Sandra! I absoultely love this!
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A thousand thanks, Lori!
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Fabulous!
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 4 days ago
#DoodlewashFebruary2021 Prompt: Squirrel. Did you know that in the 1870’s squirrels (along with starlings and sparrows) were deliberately released into city parks seem to make them seem more like being out in nature? Done with gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper. Photo reference from luxber at Pixabay. #Hahnemühle_USA Squirrel Po…[Read more]
Sandra Strait posted an update#DoodlewashFebruary2021 Prompt: Squirrel. Did you know that in the 1870\'s squirrels (along with starlings and sparrows) were deliberately released into city parks seem to make them seem more like being out in nature? Done with gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper. Photo reference from luxber at Pixabay. #Hahnemühle_USA Squirrel Poster Art Style-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection paper-
Excellent!
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Thank you so much, Fatima!
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Fantastic Job!
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Thank you so much, Melissa! I’m enjoying working in the poster art style!
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so beautiful. Love the colors in the fur and the snowflakes added a lot to the mood
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Thank you so much, Pat!
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Beautiful painting, Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary!
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Fabulous, Sandra! He looks so totally focused.
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Thank you so much, Mary!
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Amazing Sandra, as always. I am learning so much studying everyone’s art.
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Thank you, Brenda! Your artwork gets better and better all the time!
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Awesome!
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Thank you, Zertab!
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Wow! Beautiful! So filled with details and depth. Fantastic snowflakes!
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Thank you so much, Migtari!
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Beautiful! And that is so interesting!
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Thanks a million, Jessica!
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Furry squirrel! I love the snow!
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Thank you so much, Lori!
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Excellent
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Many thanks, Victoria!
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Gorgeous! Love the gauche work
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A million thanks, Susan!
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