Well, it's been holiday time in our house - not that we went anywhere - the children have been ill, I've been ill as well, but, we're getting there!  We have had a nice break from the 'norm', though, and I've been able to attend to my oil paints once more.  Here's my latest painting, of our local natural springs:

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I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.  I'm continuing to enjoy oil painting, and I'm learning new things about it all the time.

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Keep smiling!

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OK,  OK.....  Time for all of you art critics to close your eyes! 

Here is my first ever attempt at an oil painting: 

I've not had any training in colour, blending or painting in general - and I simply took a wild guess as to actually USE the oil paints, but there we go.  I did it, and I really, really enjoyed being out of doors with myself and nature for a while - it was fun!   

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Who knows?  Maybe I'll try painting another one someday.

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God bless,

I have finished the rag doll I was making!  Her name is 'Julia', compliments of my 7 year old daughter.

Here she is:

I seem to have caught the 'creative bug' this week - I'm working on my first ever oil painting now!  Hmmm...  well, we shall see!

Have a great day!

Linda.