Friday, July 13, 2012

Giveaway winner is... & Phoenicopterus, of course!


IN MY HAST TO FINISH THE FLAMINGO....I TOTALLY FORGOT TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY...OMG.  YES, I THINK I AM GETTING MEMORY ISSUES AS I AGE.
  BUT THE WINNER IS NORA CLEMENS-GALLO !!!! 
 HER WORK IS BEAUTIFUL AND I HOPE SHE ENJOYS THIS BOOK!!!


I finally finished my ATC to send to Minnemie!  As, I am sure you read in her interview last week, she grew up in South Africa.  She loves to paint animals of her native country.  Although I am not as skilled at it as she is - for our trade I decided to do a Phoenicopterus!!!!  I am working on a large comissioned painting of a FLAMINGO and discovered in my research that they are native to South Africa too!  Wha-la!!!!  My subject matter for our trade.  Minnemie sent me this incredible elephant which I posted upon receipt and now I am fulfilling my end of the trade! 

Wednesday,  I discovered that she too, is a chocolate lover...I knew we were kindred spirits and this seals the deal...we both are tomboys that are want to be princess's!!!!  She is surrounded by boys...I have 3 brothers, 2 sons, and a boat load of nephews and now 4 grandsons!!!...no girls around early in life but now - 2 step-daughters, 3 neices, a daughter-in-law, 3 granddaughters!!! Talk about princess-ville!  So how could I not do a PINK Flamingo!

So here is my Phoenicopterus:

Hope everyone stops by to see all the Paint Party Friday participants!!!  A great place for inspiration and knowledge!
Thanks to Eva and Kristin for hosting!!!!!  Can't wait to read about this weeks artist!

cheers, dana
make art, make friends - share art, share souls

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22 comments:

  1. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 13, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Love your pink flamingo! :) And it's so wonderful to connect like this through the challenges. :)

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  2. minnemieJuly 13, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Oh, this is just fantabulous! Can't wait to hold it. I love that we have so much in common:-) You are just wayyyy ahead of me on the princesses. Maybe they will come...someday:-)

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  3. Carolyn DubeJuly 13, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful- both the fabulous art and the kindred spirit-ness of it!

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  4. carol l mckennaJuly 13, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    How wonderful to make such a connection ~ flamingo is excellent ~~ thanks ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. ann @ studiohydeJuly 13, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    What great ATC's...I'm liking the sound of this exchange.

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  6. carlareyJuly 13, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    It's so great to find a kindred spirit like this. Love the bird, it's impossible to look at a flamingo and not smile.

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  7. DebbieJuly 13, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Your flamingo looks great. Did you ever see Out of Africa? There is an amazing scene of hundreds(thousands?) of flamingos along the shore. I'd watch the movie again just to see that scene.

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  8. Lynn CohenJuly 13, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Beautifully done your flamingo!
    I have seen pinkish orange ones in real life in California! ;-) Maybe they were imported from So. Africa!

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  9. Alicia CJuly 13, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    wonderful piece! fun nomenclature too :D

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  10. Tracey FKJuly 13, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    That looks really lovely... I am sure it will be treasured...xx

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  11. MollyJuly 13, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    i'm always intrigued by flamingos... not just their color but the fact that they can stand on those spindly legs.
    it sounds like you've made a marvelous connection. i'm sure she will love that you put so much thought into your subject for the trade!

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  12. GigglesJuly 14, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Your flamingo is awesome!! I have a bloggie soul sister too!! Fun to have so many similarities! She will love it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. Sinderella's StudioJuly 14, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    thanks for all the wonderful comments!!!!

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  14. Mary C. NasserJuly 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations to Nora!
    And fun pink flamingo!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  15. Cris, Artist in OregonJuly 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Lovely painting of the Flamingo. We have some at a zoo not far from us that are just lovely in person. We also have those icons from the sixties.. PLASTIC PINK FLAMINGO on wire legs yard art. :)) I HAD to have them. Fabulous on the new friendship in blog land. I have found a great friend the same way. Happy PPF.

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  16. AbelaJuly 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Very good work with flamenco. Saludos

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  17. GlorV1July 14, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Great connection. Love your flamingo. Thanks.

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  18. MelisaJuly 15, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    I've always loved pink flamingos. They are so flamboyant. Yours is a beauty!

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  19. JezJuly 15, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Took your advice and have bought Sue's lovely book. Thanks for the recommendation. Also, love the flamboyant flamingo!

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  20. Paula - Buenos AiresJuly 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Sweet flamingo, love the bluish shades in the pink.
    Congratulations on being published in the book!

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  21. JKWJuly 16, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    This is tremendous. . . kindred spirits, I love when that happens because it is rare and I get to be witness to it. The flamingo is beautiful. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  22. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Yay!!!. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

    Your flamingo it's beautiful!

    Have a great day!
    Nora

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