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Monday, June 11, 2012

A Bit of Catching Up ...

The GRAD, and the dad

Julian and Paulina, my aunt [best art critic and mentor] just behind 

I tried to take Jules' photo as he was coming up the aisle. My sister or niece called his name, he turned, and got my flash in his eyes. He looks like he is a graduate of Zombie High!

I left the rhodo here a few days ago.



If you look REALLY  closely, you might see the colors I've added in the petals, and the shadows in the leaves.  My plan is to do one more wash on all of the background and into some of the leaves, and then take a good long look to see what else may need touching up.  


I had a quick ride on Bruno early yesterday morning, then showered, and dressed up. I zipped into Vancouver to my sister's home, and then all of us drove downtown to see Julian's graduation ceremony. It was actually quite a wonderful experience, even just watching - all those great young people, hearing about their dreams and plans. I was really uplifted by the ceremony. 

7 comments:

  1. Congratulations on Julians graduation! And your rhodo is absolutely fabulous!

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  2. What a wonderful milestone in life. All those years ahead to fill! The moonlit flower is looking absolutely beautiful! I can't believe it isn't finished already :0)

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  3. Graduation ... it takes ages getting there ... it's over in a flash, and we spend the rest of our lives trying to remember the details, thank heavens for cameras.

    Your flower looks finished and then you add to it, and it blossoms ... I'll be interested to see how you improve the last offering it looks absolutely stunning!

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  4. Yes, I can see the colors you added...such details, an amazing work. My daughter graduated two months ago, and it was really quite emotional...congrats on Julian !

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  5. Congratulations to Julian! and your family! They grow up so fast it brings tears to our eyes! Enjoying your beautiful painting. love,Diana

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  6. I see the changes on the flower... it reminds me of when the sun goes behind a cloud and then peeks out again,
    and all the games that mother earth does with our world.
    love
    tweedles

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  7. Congratulations on Julians big day!! An exciting time!! and your flower is gorgeous ...looks finished to me!!

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