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    Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss and Profile picture of Nicole WillburNicole Willbur are now friends 2 hours, 41 minutes ago

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    Sandra Strait recommended the post GUEST ARTIST: “It’s Never Too Late!” by Kathy Lee 6 hours, 5 minutes ago

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    Charlie O'Shields wrote a new post, GUEST ARTIST: "It’s Never Too Late!" by Kathy Lee 7 hours, 30 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 6 hours, 3 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 3 hours, 16 minutes ago

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

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      JA Wilson replied 3 hours, 11 minutes ago

      Wonderful work!

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      Linda M. Gigliotti replied 2 hours, 44 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 1 hour, 36 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 1 hour, 21 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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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day 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]

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    #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 ago

      So cute! I love all the layers of fur!

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        Sandra Strait replied 23 hours, 58 minutes ago

        Thank you, J.L.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 23 hours, 29 minutes ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 22 hours, 19 minutes 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 21 hours, 20 minutes ago

          Amaaing thank you. I am learning so much

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            Sandra Strait replied 21 hours, 8 minutes ago

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

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      Lori Franks replied 21 hours, 41 minutes ago

      This is absolutely fabulous Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 21 hours, 41 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Lori!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 20 hours, 9 minutes ago

      Outstanding!

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        Sandra Strait replied 18 hours, 59 minutes ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 20 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 18 hours, 56 minutes 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 18 hours, 44 minutes 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 6 hours, 50 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 1 hour, 56 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 40 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 18 hours, 27 minutes ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 hours, 43 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 4 hours, 4 minutes ago

          That’s fantastic Sandra.

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            Sandra Strait replied 4 hours ago

            Definitely one of the cherished memories of my youth!

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 1 hour, 54 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 52 minutes ago

            Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 16 hours, 35 minutes ago

      So great!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 hours, 37 minutes ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 16 hours, 3 minutes ago

      Awesome.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 hours, 33 minutes ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Mary Roff replied 12 hours, 3 minutes ago

      What a beauty!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 hours, 26 minutes ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 7 hours, 2 minutes ago

      Great technique and layers!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 hours, 25 minutes ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 day, 22 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 Retractable Clip Gel Pen

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    #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 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Wonderful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Glenda Playle replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Ooh, great water bubble. Nice, vivid color.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

        Many thanks, Glenda!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 21 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 1 day, 20 hours ago

          It’s amazing

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            Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 20 hours ago

            Many thanks!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 day, 22 hours ago

      Awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 20 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Lori Franks replied 1 day, 20 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 1 day, 20 hours ago

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

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 day, 18 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 day, 17 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, 7 hours ago

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

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      Victoria Marie replied 1 day, 15 hours ago

      Beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 day, 9 hours ago

      Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Falk Modest Friedrichs replied 1 day, 3 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day, 3 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Falk!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day ago

      Wow! thats all Im saying!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day ago

        Thank you, Priscilla! That says it all!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 2 days, 23 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

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    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 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Adorable!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Such expression, absolutely beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Brenda!

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      Glenda Playle replied 2 days, 22 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

        Many thanks, Glenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Super!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Victoria Marie replied 2 days, 21 hours ago

      Beautiful Sanda.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 20 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Lori Franks replied 2 days, 20 hours ago

      Sweetness Sandra! 🙂

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 20 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori!

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      Gary Middleton replied 2 days, 18 hours ago

      Brilliant painting, Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Gary!

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      Christine Davis replied 2 days, 18 hours ago

      The fur is great!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Christine!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 2 days, 16 hours ago

      Love the texture!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 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, 13 hours ago

      Very realistic. Like the texture.

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 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, 11 hours ago

      Lovely Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 2 days, 8 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 7 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 ago

      Love the textures!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 4 days ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Sapling.Did you know that a sapling is, in essence, a teenage tree? Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper.
     @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Sapling-The TeenAge Years-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper

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    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Sapling.Did you know that a sapling is, in essence, a teenage tree? Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Sapling-The TeenAge Years-Gouache on Hahnemühle Hot Press Collection Paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Sapling.Did you know that a sapling is, in essence, a teenage tree? Z
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 4 days ago

      Totally perfect teenage tree, I have seen that look on my kiddos eyes when they were teenagers. Now they are raising teenagers. Life is good and so are my teenage grandchildren. Very good job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 21 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda! I was hoping this would resonate with everyone who’s dealt with teen-agers. Especially those of us who used to be one, lol.

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 3 days, 19 hours ago

      Oh my gosh again – Sandra that is delightful. What an awesome awesome sapling and yes … lol … just like a teenager :). Thank you so much for sharing what you used … lol I don’t even know what a technical pen is. I’ll have to look it up .. lol.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 18 hours ago

        Thank you, Zoie! There are lots of different kinds of technical pen. Generally, it means it has a rigid, straight nib with a slightly rounded end. They can be made of metal, plastic or fiber. The ones I use most often are fiber-tipped in .08, .05, .03, and .01 sizes. I use the Zebra pen brand, but other good ones of this kind include Pigma…[Read more]

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          Zoie McIntyre replied 3 days, 18 hours ago

          Thank you so much Sandra 😊. Can you tell me when gouache is used?

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            Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 17 hours ago

            Gouache is a watercolor but formulated to be opaque and has a flatter, more velvety appearance (though many brands of gouache these days have more shine). You can use them for washes like traditional watercolor, but they are more commonly used like acrylic – just enough water to give them a consistency of heavy cream. You can paint light colors…[Read more]

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              Zoie McIntyre replied 3 days, 16 hours ago

              Thanks Sandra 😊

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 3 days, 19 hours ago

      Fabulous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 18 hours ago

        Thank you, Zertab!

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      Gary Middleton replied 3 days, 18 hours ago

      Ha ha, brilliant. Great painting, Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 17 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! I definitely had fun with this one!

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 17 hours ago

      Hahaha Sandra! This so looks like a teenage angst tree!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Lori! When I discovered the information that saplings were teen-agers I knew I had to do something like this.

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      Jessica Hyde replied 3 days, 16 hours ago

      Oh I just love this and I love ents!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Jessica! I started out thinking about dryads, but decided it was more like a young ent. I like it when the artwork has a decided opinion on what it is, lol.

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      Victoria Marie replied 3 days, 15 hours ago

      Fantastic Sandra.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 3 days, 12 hours ago

      Very artistic.

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 3 days, 11 hours ago

      Superb Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Mary Roff replied 3 days, 10 hours ago

      Perfection!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      tigretora1 . replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Reminds me of some young whippersnappers I know!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Lol! Me too!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      I love all the texture in the background, beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

        Thank you so much!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 day ago

      Love the image!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 day ago

        Thanks a million, Priscilla!

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    Dominik Neuffer posted artwork in the group Urban Sketching 4 days, 10 hours ago

    Well sketching inside currently due to temperatures and lockdown again. But documenting and drawing family members is also considered urban sketching imho.
    Sophie and Flora relaxing with the iPad after playing in the snow ❄️.
    Graphite, ink, watercolor, gouache and white gel pen. 4451FDB5-2310-4E2E-B85A-18509486389D

    Dominik Neuffer posted an update in the group Urban Sketching
    Well sketching inside currently due to temperatures and lockdown again. But documenting and drawing family members is also considered urban sketching imho. Sophie and Flora relaxing with the iPad after playing in the snow ❄️. Graphite, ink, watercolor, gouache and white gel pen. 4451FDB5-2310-4E2E-B85A-18509486389D
    Well sketching inside currently due to temperatures and lockdown again. But documenting and drawing
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      Gary Middleton replied 4 days, 7 hours ago

      This is great.

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        Dominik Neuffer replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

        Thank you Gary ☺️

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      Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

      Great color combo, and capture of the urbanite kids at home!

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        Dominik Neuffer replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you. Had to try my recently bought vermillion gouache.

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          Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

          It’s a beautiful color! What brand of gouache are you using?

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      Mary Roff replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

      Wonderful!!!

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        Dominik Neuffer replied 3 days, 17 hours ago

        ☺️☺️☺️

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 4 days, 21 hours ago

    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Yarn. In the forests of my imagination there exists a Spirit King, who watches over all the green and growing things. And doesn’t that sound like the beginning to a great yarn? Can you see some of the things the Spirit King is looking after? Lion, rabbit, woman, blackbird, giraffe, unicorn, 4 kinds of trees (or…[Read more]

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Yarn. In the forests of my imagination there exists a Spirit King, who watches over all the green and growing things. And doesn\'t that sound like the beginning to a great yarn? Can you see some of the things the Spirit King is looking after? Lion, rabbit, woman, blackbird, giraffe, unicorn, 4 kinds of trees (or leaves), eyes, hearts, feathers and lots of strange viney-like things. Zebra Zensations Technical Pen on Hahnemühle Nostalgie paper.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa Spirit of the Forest-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Yarn. In the forests of my imagination there exists a Spirit King, wh
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      Zertab Quaderi replied 4 days, 20 hours ago

      Whoa this is fantastic! What a wonderful imagination you have, Sandra 😃

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 20 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab! There are some who might say it’s strange imagination, lol. But I have a lot of fun!

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      Gary Middleton replied 4 days, 17 hours ago

      Brilliant, Sandra. So much to see when you zoom in.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 4 days, 17 hours ago

      Super!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 4 days, 13 hours ago

      Fantastic Sandra and I would love to hear the rest of the yarn.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Victoria! Maybe one of these days I’ll write it!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 4 days, 12 hours ago

      I knew someone would mention yarn, as in a story. 🙂 Good work. Lots of detail. DoodleWorks.

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 6 hours ago

        Lol! And of course it was me who done it! Thank you, Everett!

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      Mary Roff replied 4 days, 11 hours ago

      Extraordinary!!!!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Many thanks, Mary!

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      Pat Boglio replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

      Incredible!! Such detail. All I can think of is “how LONG did this take to draw”

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat! About three hours. I work pretty quickly when I do these pen and ink drawings.

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      Brenda Sommerville replied 4 days, 9 hours ago

      Amazing, love the detail and the story it tells

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Many thanks, Brenda!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

      Great work!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      J.L Dickinson replied 4 days, 3 hours ago

      What an awesome idea, and so well executed. I can’t believe you completed it in such a short amount of time. Beautiful!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 3 hours ago

        Many thanks! I’ve been doing this kind of art for as long as I can remember (and I can remember back a looooooong time). It becomes second nature after a while.

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

      All I can say is wow..fabulous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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      Lori Franks replied 3 days, 17 hours ago

      Wowzers Sandra!! This is remarkable!

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        Sandra Strait replied 3 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Lori!

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      tigretora1 . replied 2 days, 23 hours ago

      Wow!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 5 days, 23 hours ago

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

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of silk, but butterflies form a hardened skin called a chrysalis?  This is the last page in this ZigZag journal where I used the red & yellow gouache for backgrounds using a GelliArts printing plate .  I used blues and a cooler red on the back pages. I\'ll be posting work using those soon.  Artwork done with Gouache GelliArts print, Zebra Pen Click Art Markers & Zensations Technical Pen in a Hahnemühle ZigZag book.  @Hahnemühle_USA  @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa @gelliarts Butterfly Emergent-Gouache & Sarasa Clip Gel pen in a Hahnemühle Zigzag book
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Cocoon. I Did you know that moths make cocoons, which are made of sil
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 5 days, 23 hours ago

      Gorgeous Sandra

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 21 hours ago

        Thank you, Brenda!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 5 days, 23 hours ago

      Fantastic!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 21 hours ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Mary Roff replied 5 days, 23 hours ago

      Love this!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 21 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      JA Wilson replied 5 days, 20 hours ago

      Wonderful colors

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 18 hours ago

        Thank you!

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      Gary Middleton replied 5 days, 18 hours ago

      Fantastic abstract, Sandra. Dazzling colours.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 18 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Gary!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 5 days, 17 hours ago

      Really really cool!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Jessica!

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      Susan Masters replied 5 days, 16 hours ago

      Incredible!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Susan!

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      Victoria Marie replied 5 days, 15 hours ago

      Beautiful.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 5 days, 11 hours ago

      Nice abstract.

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Thank you, Everett!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 5 days, 8 hours ago

      Beautiful print and great colours!

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        Sandra Strait replied 5 days, 6 hours ago

        Many thanks, Fatima!

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      Pat Boglio replied 5 days ago

      wonderful colorful modern look

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 22 hours ago

        Thank you, Pat!

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      Glenda Playle replied 4 days, 5 hours ago

      Pretty, I love the colors!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 4 hours ago

        Thank you, Glenda!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 4 days, 2 hours ago

        Many thanks, Priscilla!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 6 days, 22 hours ago

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

    Sandra Strait posted an update
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It\'s stretching like a giraffe\'s neck, but I\'m claiming this for the prompt because it\'s obvious that giraffes do a LOT of growing! And eat growing leaves. Yeah. That\'s my story and I\'m sticking to it. Did you know that a giraffe\'s neck is not long enough to touch the ground? That\'s why they have to spread their legs so wide when they drink or graze. @Hahnemühle_USA @ZebraPen #ZebraAmbassador @zebrateam_usa https://lifeimitatesdoodles.blog/2021/01/15/stretching-postcards-for-the-lunch-bag/ Stretching-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen and watercolor on Hahnemühle hot press paper
    #DoodlewashJanuary2021 Prompt: Growing. It’s stretching like a giraffe’s neck, but I&#82
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 6 days, 22 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 22 hours ago

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

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      Lori Franks replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you for your kind words, Lori!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

      Whoa! Amazing!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zertab!

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 6 days, 20 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 19 hours ago

        Thank you so much, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 6 days, 18 hours ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Gary! Those tongues are really flexible!

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      Jessica Hyde replied 6 days, 16 hours ago

      I love this so much!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Victoria Marie replied 6 days, 13 hours ago

      Fabulous and always love the bits of info.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Victoria!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 6 days, 12 hours ago

      Nice art work. Like the colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Many thanks, Everett!

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      Mary Roff replied 6 days, 11 hours ago

      Love this, Sandra!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 7 hours ago

        Thank you, Mary!

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 6 days, 2 hours ago

      Amazing Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 2 hours ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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    Sandra Strait posted artwork 1 week, 1 day ago

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

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    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates and proteins more digestible?cSo fresh air and sprouts make a great diet combination! Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough \'The Collection\' watercolor paper. Photo reference from klimkin on Pixabay@Hahnemühle_USA Onion Sprouting-Gouache on Hahnemühle Rough Collection paper
    #DoodlewashJanuaryPrompt : Sprouts. Did you know that sprouts have enzymes that make carbohydrates a
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      Brenda Sommerville replied 1 week, 1 day ago

      Wonderful. I love studying your work.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week, 1 day ago

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

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      Mary Roff replied 1 week ago

      Fantastic, Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        A thousand thanks, Mary!

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      Zertab Quaderi replied 1 week ago

      Awesome!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Zertab!

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      Walt. F Pierluissi replied 1 week ago

      Nice Sandra…. Like the vibrant colors.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

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

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      Zoie McIntyre replied 1 week ago

      I love this Sandra.😊

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Many thanks, Zoie!

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      Gary Middleton replied 1 week ago

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

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

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

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      Jessica Hyde replied 1 week ago

      Gorgeous!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Jessica!

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      Lori Franks replied 1 week ago

      Sandra, Amazing!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you so much, Lori!

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      Everett Cossaboon replied 1 week ago

      Nice job.

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

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

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      Fatima Chamkha replied 1 week ago

      Amazing Sandra!

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        Sandra Strait replied 1 week ago

        Thank you, Fatima!

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      Priscilla DeConti replied 1 week ago

      Gorgeous!!

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        Sandra Strait replied 6 days, 23 hours ago

        Thank you, Priscilla!

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