Stripping away the rose colored glasses of denial concerning my reality. Getting in touch with truth. Reaching out to others in empathy concerning their reality and their walk to truth.

Monday, May 11, 2015

An outside job ~ on the inside

You might be wondering, where is dcrelief? No Saturday post? No Sunday post? What is she up to now?









































In my spare time I'm an artist. [Spare time, what's that, right?] I paint in acrylics, mostly canvas, but I do make exceptions.

 Currently I have a client who brought me a plaque with carved birds. She wants them painted to look like the ones pictured above.

 So I'm outside of my 'blogworld', but still inside of my studio, painting away! I'll do my best to visit everyone by this evening. Now for a cuppa coffee...
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40 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughMay 11, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    I hope we get to see the finished artwork!

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  2. DEZMONDMay 11, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    those blue ones are really pretty!

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    1. JoMay 11, 2015 at 5:05 PM

      Eastern Bluebirds Dezmond

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    2. Dixie@dcreliefMay 15, 2015 at 3:49 AM

      Thank you, Jo. I've been working like crazy here.

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    3. Dixie@dcreliefMay 15, 2015 at 3:49 AM

      Oh Dezzy, sorry I skipped right over you, but Jo is right!! :))

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  3. nashvillecats2May 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I bet your artistic work will look lovely.
    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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  4. Pat HattMay 11, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Geez, how dare you take a break to do something else lol bet you can show up my stick people any day, no artistic talent in me lol

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  5. bettyMay 11, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    What a great talent you have! How fun to be painting the birds! Enjoy!

    betty

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksMay 11, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I'm not surprised at all to hear that you are a talented artist. Have fun!

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  7. Linda KayMay 11, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Those will be beautiful subjects for your painting! We'll let you take a break, Dixie.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMay 13, 2015 at 3:20 PM

      Linda Kay - you're so nice. This is a tough one.

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  8. Chrys FeyMay 11, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Those pictures are beautiful. Have fun painting! :)

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMay 13, 2015 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you, Chyrs, haven't forgotten you! Almost time :))

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  9. Cathy KennedyMay 11, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    It looks like you have an beautiful subject to capture on canvas. I hope you'll share with the rest of us your painting when it's done. I really envy folks like you who are artistically inclined with a brush or pencil. I wish I could draw or paint. I think this is why I love photography, photo-editing, rubber-stamping, & writing so much as these are my creative expressions and contributions. Isn't it funny, we all want what we don't have? But, we all can't be or have the same things and knowing this I am happy where I am. Enjoy your painting. We'll be here when you can get to us! ;)

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMay 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      It's not on canvas. It's a plaque she bought. It's even harder than I first thought it would be. I had to research the birds.... I might as well write a post!!

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  10. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 11, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    You paint too? I am so jealous. I would love to be able to create such beautiful things. Enjoy your time outside!

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  11. RobinMay 11, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    I hope you show us the finished product!

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  12. TheCyborgMomMay 11, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Please show us when you are done! I love seeing art :)
    Katie @TheCyborgMom

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  13. JoMay 11, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Didn't know you did that Dixie. Have you ever looked at the paintings by my son in law? His link is on my page. Mike Woodcock. I would love to see what you finish up with.

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  14. Janie JunebugMay 11, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    How nice it must be to work with beautiful colors. No doubt you are a great artist.

    Love,
    Janie

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  15. LindaMay 11, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Show me....show me......show me!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  16. klahanieMay 11, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    Hi Dixie,

    I know how talented you are. Not only an excellent writer but an darned fine artist. I vividly remember some of the paintings you have posted up way back in the past.

    I'm really heartened to see how well you're doing these days, Dixie, May your positive focus be ever clearer.

    Gary :)

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  17. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    What a cool project! I hope you have fun!

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  18. dolorahMay 13, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    Those are beautiful pictures. I'm hoping to fix up the back portion of my yard as a garden to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. May have to cage the cat when I do though.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMay 15, 2015 at 2:51 AM

      If you lived close by I've give you a butterfly bush. I love them. Hang your feeders on poles or in places your cat can't climb up.

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  19. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorMay 14, 2015 at 3:22 AM

    What beautiful birds! It must be very relaxing to work on such a beautiful project.

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    1. Dixie@dcreliefMay 15, 2015 at 2:51 AM

      It will be when I get further along. Painting the background without touching the birds has been time consuming.

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