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Sandra Strait recommended the post Running Out The Clock 10 hours, 42 minutes ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 10 hours, 59 minutes ago
#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt: Patriotic.
July is #WorldWatercolorMonth2022!
Happy Independence Day to those who celebrate!
Did you know the bald eagle builds the largest nest of any North American bird – some have been found that are up to 13 feet deep and 8 feet wide?
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* A…[Read more]Sandra Strait posted an update#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt: Patriotic. July is #WorldWatercolorMonth2022! Happy Independence Day to those who celebrate! Did you know the bald eagle builds the largest nest of any North American bird - some have been found that are up to 13 feet deep and 8 feet wide? * Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour book * Zebra Zensations Technical Pen * Aquafine Watercolor @Hahnemühle_USA #dalerrowney1783 #LifeImitatesDoodles #Doodlewash #WorldWatercolorGroup #ZebraAmbassador #ZebraPen_USA @zebrateam_usa 4 Patriotic-Aquafine Watercolor in a Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour book-
Beautiful painting, Sandra! We have nesting Bald Eagles in a local preserve…they are incredible.
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Thank you, Brenda! I live on a small lake, and occasionally hawks and eagles will come by to hunt. It’s amazing watching them.
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Lovely again. We have lots of bald eagles on south Vancouver Island. I just absolutely love them! Great painting inspiration and photography.
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Thank you, Eila! I love watching the eagles hunt!
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Beautiful Sandra.
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Awesome! A perfect painting for today!
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That’s beautiful, Sandra.
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, Running Out The Clock 11 hours, 18 minutes ago
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Charlie ya gotta get a hilarity icon. I hope Elliott doesn’t decide to unlock the door at night when it’s burglar time. Yikes. It is raining here, dark and spooky in late afternoon. Love it! I can imagine Elliott in this deluge as he jumps at the puddle splatters.
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Oh dear, I do remember those alarm clocks from a long time ago. Puppies are a delightful handful of energy…and pure love. Maybe you all need a house in the country?
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Have you seen the talking buttons for dogs and cats? It’s quite the mystery whether the animals are really learning to speak their thoughts, but it’s amazing what some of they can say with the buttons. I’m almost tempted to get another dog just to try teaching them to use them. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/08/06/talking-dogs-aac-devices-buttons/
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Take your keys with you!! Happy Freedom Day!
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Fabulous painting, Charlie.
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Sandra Strait and
Corine Ribera are now friends 18 hours, 21 minutes ago
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Sandra Strait and
van den hooven are now friends 1 day, 1 hour ago
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Sandra Strait and
Karen Parker are now friends 1 day, 9 hours ago
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Sandra Strait recommended the post Passion For Coloring 1 day, 10 hours ago
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, Passion For Coloring 1 day, 11 hours ago
For our second World Watercolor Month optional prompt of “Passion,” I ended up with my little owl character painting in a sketchbook. Watercolor was, of course, the first thing that came to mind since it’s that
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That is wonderful Charlie. Oh I wish I could think up things straight out of my head like that. Well, it has happened exactly 3 times in the last six months, so I guess that is an improvement 😉 lol. Can’t wait to see what further adventures are in store tomorrow.
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Thanks so much, Zoie! 😃💕 Actually… the things I think up usually jumble around a bit and even when I start to sketch, sometimes, something else comes out entirely! hehe I just let it all come out however it does and enjoy the ride along the way! 😉
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Hopefully the gray day meant your weather was a bit cooler and not just muggier. I think Elliott’s going to make you stay healthier by making you get more exercise! Just one of the good things about dogs!
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So true! I’ve managed to keep the weight off and get a lot more exercise now. So yay! 😃💕 It’s still a bit muggy here though… even when it’s a bit cooler… still sort of wet all the time. Ugh!
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Wonderful owl artist, Charlie!!! I used to love walking in the rain…but down here most rain is accompanied by thunder and lightning so it’s best to just stay inside…and paint!!!
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Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Yeah, we have the same here. They call it “stray thunderstorms” which sound like something cute to adopt, but way better to hide inside painting! hehe
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Great little owl, Charlie. I love to cycle and walk in the rain.
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Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 That’s wonderful. I saw a whole family walking in the rain yesterday. They seemed to be having fun!
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Thanks, Marisela! 😃💕 hehe… yep… those glasses are definitely familiar! I love to stay in when it’s rainy out… we watched tv and playing video games. Fun!
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day, 11 hours ago
#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt: Time.
July is #WorldWatercolorMonth2022!
Did you know that archaeological evidence indicates that Babylonians and Egyptians were measuring time 5,000 years ago?
I was in a hurry because of a lack of time, but I didn’t want to do the usual clock or watch thing. The background I’d done made me think of skyscrapers, so I…[Read more]Sandra Strait posted an update#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt: Time. July is #WorldWatercolorMonth2022! Did you know that archaeological evidence indicates that Babylonians and Egyptians were measuring time 5,000 years ago? I was in a hurry because of a lack of time, but I didn\'t want to do the usual clock or watch thing. The background I\'d done made me think of skyscrapers, so I decided to go with an abstract showing many things change through time, yet the jungle is always with us. * Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour book * Zebra Zensations Technical Pen * Aquafine Watercolor @Hahnemühle_USA #PostcardsForTheLunchBag #dalerrowney1783 #LifeImitatesDoodles #Doodlewash #WorldWatercolorGroup #ZebraAmbassador #ZebraPen_USA @zebrateam_usa 3 Time-Zebra Zensation Tech pen & Da Vinci watercolor in a Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolor Book-
Beautiful Sandra 🙂
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Thank you, Brenda!
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Awesome Sandra.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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That’s great Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary!
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Great concept!
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Thank you, Varsha!
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Beautiful work Sandra! The colours, composition and the message are an outstanding combination harmoniously balanced
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Thank you so much, Ricardo!
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Wow, Sandra! Love this — I did not expect it. You stepped out a bit.
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Sandra Strait and
Wendy Rajack are now friends 2 days, 7 hours ago
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Sandra Strait and
Debby Bonenberger Eckstadt are now friends 2 days, 11 hours ago
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Sandra Strait recommended the post Everybody Gather ‘Round Now! 2 days, 11 hours ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 2 days, 11 hours ago
#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt: Passion.
Did you know the word Passion comes from the Latin ‘patior’ and originally meant ‘to suffer’?
I was in a hurry with this one and took the obvious route. Probably why I’m not too happy with it.
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* Zebra Zensations Technical Pen
* Aquafine Watercolor
@Hahnemühle_USA #Pos…[Read more]Sandra Strait posted an update#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt: Passion. Did you know the word Passion comes from the Latin \'patior\' and originally meant \'to suffer\'? I was in a hurry with this one and took the obvious route. Probably why I’m not too happy with it. * Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour book * Zebra Zensations Technical Pen * Aquafine Watercolor @Hahnemühle_USA #PostcardsForTheLunchBag #dalerrowney1783 #LifeImitatesDoodles #Doodlewash #WorldWatercolorGroup #ZebraAmbassador #ZebraPen_USA @zebrateam_usa 2 Passion-Zebra Zensation Tech pen, Aquafine watercolor & Malden Salt in a Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolor Book-
I think it’s great wish mine looked that good when I am in a hurry😉
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Thank you, Brenda! It did help that I created the background ahead of time, and only had to do the silhouettes. It’s freeing not having to worry much about detail!
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Beautiful.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Nicely painted, Sandra.
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Thank you, Gary!
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Lovely!
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Thank you, Varsha!
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Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, Everybody Gather 'Round Now! 2 days, 12 hours ago
The first day of July each year marks the start of World Watercolor Month! Yay! Since I post at the end of the day, I’m always a bit late to the party. Though prompts are totally optional (just tag and post any
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OMGOSH! I am so excited, I Samba with you brush in hand!🤗👯👯👯
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Hehe!! Yay!! Best month ever!! Let’s dance!! 😃💕
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I’m definitely celebrating the first day of WWM, though in my case it will be mole! I think a watercolor is better than a marathon. After all that running, and then the crippling pain and agony are gone, what do you have left but bragging rights? With watercolor you’ve got a painting you can look back on over and over!
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Yes, indeed!! Watercolor definitely wins that race! hehe 😃💕
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And we’re off!!! WWM is always a fun month!! Love the Congo line…I do think our gray and white cat, Alli, posed for your doodle .😊 Looking forward to your daily rambles!
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Thanks so much, Mary! 😃💕 Aww cool that Alli made an appearance in this sketch!
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That’s wonderful Charlie.
Despite your books and all you have done for me – I still find it hard to think of things. Every once in a while (I think 3 times since January 1) I will have a thought of my own. Today was actually one of those days in Monopalette but that was acryllics and not watercolor. I will see if I can come up with something for train. – lol No promising, but you never know and if not today there is always tomorrow 🙂-
Thanks so much, Zoie! 😃💕 Aww… you’re filled with more ideas than you know, my friend! And sometimes… it’s the simplest answer or thought that makes the most meaningful art! 😉 Happy World Watercolor Month!
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Ok, where exactly do I put the #worldwatercolormonth thingy. I post on FB. DO I PUT IT WHERE IT SAYS WHaTS ON YOUR MIND? Sorry for notbunderstanding.
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Hi, Barbara! Yep! Just add your image text and message to your post and then add the #worldwatercolormonth text at the end! 🙂
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Great doodle Charlie. They’re having a great party.
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Thanks so much, Gary! 😃💕 Yep… I’m not a fan of large parties, but I think I’d want to go this one! hehe
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Adorable!
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Thanks so much, Varsha! 😃💕
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Aww, thanks so much, mi amiga! 😃💕 It is like a family reunion! Love that thought! I’m late replying… still trying to get into the groove of daily posts. Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend!
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Sandra Strait recommended the post WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH: Reasons to Celebrate! 2 days, 17 hours ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 3 days, 10 hours ago
#doodlewashJune2022 prompt: Train.
Did you know the conestoga wagon was designed to carry up to six tons, and travel around 12-15 miles a day? While we know little about its invention, the first recorded purchase was in 1717 by the secretary of William Penn, James Logan.
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* Zebra Zensations Technical…[Read more]Sandra Strait posted an update#doodlewashJune2022 prompt: Train. Did you know the conestoga wagon was designed to carry up to six tons, and travel around 12-15 miles a day? While we know little about its invention, the first recorded purchase was in 1717 by the secretary of William Penn, James Logan. * Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolour book * Zebra Zensations Technical Pen * Aquafine Watercolor @Hahnemühle_USA #PostcardsForTheLunchBag #dalerrowney1783 #LifeImitatesDoodles #Doodlewash #WorldWatercolorGroup #ZebraAmbassador #ZebraPen_USA @zebrateam_usa 1 Conestoga Wagon-Zebra Zensation Tech pen & Aquafine watercolor in a Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Watercolor Book-
Beautiful, love the background.
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Thank you, Victoria!
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Gorgeous Sandra, I am trying to figure something different for this prompt 🙂
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Thank you, Brenda! Well, ‘train’ does have different meanings – to point at something, a line of something, like a train of pack animals, to train something like training a seal to do tricks, or something that follows like the train of a
wedding dress. Have fun with it!
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Beautiful!!!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Always well thought out and colorful! Nicely done Sandra.
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Thank you, Karen!
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Great painting, Sandra.
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Wow this is wonderful and that background is fabulous!
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Thank you, Priscilla!
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Wonderful!
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Many thanks, Varsha!
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great idea and painting
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Thank you, Pat!
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Sandra Strait and
Tobias Mayer are now friends 3 days, 12 hours ago
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Sandra Strait posted artwork 4 days, 9 hours ago
Adding the example I did for my review of the Spring WatercolorSnacks Box.
@watercolorsnacks @fabercastellusa @sakuracolorproducts @royaltalens @winsorandnewton @kingartcompany @
Royal & Langnickel – Art & Craft Heading Home-Microperm pen & Van Gogh WatercolorSnacks palette in Strathmore Watercolor bookSandra Strait posted an updateAdding the example I did for my review of the Spring WatercolorSnacks Box. @watercolorsnacks @fabercastellusa @sakuracolorproducts @royaltalens @winsorandnewton @kingartcompany @ Royal & Langnickel - Art & Craft Heading Home-Microperm pen & Van Gogh WatercolorSnacks palette in Strathmore Watercolor book -
Sandra Strait wrote a new post, REVIEW: WatercolorSnacks Subscription Box from ArtSnacks 4 days, 18 hours ago
ArtSnacks recently relaunched their quarterly subscription called WatercolorSnacks. This is a separate plan from the ArtSnacks Monthly subscription.
You can pay by the quarter or by the year.
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Thank you Sandra for a very detailed review. Getting to see your beautiful, cheerul art was an added bonus!
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Thank you so much, Laura!
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Currently, the box is $89 USD per quarter or $336 if you subscribe for a year. That’s not counting the 10% off if you use the code above.
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Excellent review, Sandra! How fun to open a box full of such wonderful and fun supplies!!!
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Thank you, Mary! It was delightful!
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Awesome review as always Sandra – thank you so much! I absolutely love the richness of the Van Gogh paints and I have the Fabercastell Markers on my Wishlist ;).
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Thank you, Zoie! I was thrilled with the products that were in my box!
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A piece of Laffy Taffy!
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Sandra, you do such a good job on your reviews. I love this product, just not in the budget for me at this time 🙁 but soon 🙂
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Thank you Brenda! I hope you’re able to indulge soon!
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Me too this looks amazing
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By the way, you can buy individual items from the site, including some of the items that came in the boxes.
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Sandra Strait recommended the post Friends Forever 5 days, 7 hours ago
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