Jun 2, 2011

Life is a Mix


life has extremes
deep black of night and shadow
mixed with soft glow of pink feminine
blue of clear sky and her eyes
walking in this world as well as the celestial divine
path of being woman
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fairy slipper season is here


a lovely wild orchid
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I have been enjoying lessons from Jane Davenport who is teaching through 21 Secrets.

This painting was created following her latest lesson.
Jane is a wonderful artist, generous and inspiring teacher, she brings the best out of her students!
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Visit to enjoy paintings by others: Paint Party Friday!
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61 comments:

  1. Such soft lovely pink, just beautiful ...

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  2. Beautiful tender colors in your painting. The photo of the fairy slipper is gorgeous - what a stunning flower!

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  3. Beautiful painting. I love the soft pinks. Very nice. Happy PPF!

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  4. The first thing that struck me were her soulful blue eyes! Great painting.

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  5. The eyes are gorgeous, and the colours divine, beautiful :)

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  6. I love her face! Beautiful! I have to check the latest lesson. I've been ignoring 21 secrets lately.

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  7. Beautiful, so peaceful! Valerie

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  8. Terrific eyes and a beautiful dreamy piece of art. Annette x

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  9. You get the girl looks like a delicate flower ... Saludos

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  10. Light and dark, yes life is surely all that! Lovely pinks :)xx

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  11. Sweet painting and gorgeous orchid ♥ Rosie

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  12. Tammie--she's magic!!

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  13. Just look at that lovely face - your work just gets better and better.

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  14. Wow - I love to see your style evolving right before our eyes... it is absolutely magical :)

    Beautiful!

    xo
    Kristin

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  15. I love how soft and ethereal she is- just beautiful!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  16. Hi Tammie,

    It's me again - I just stopped back to tell you I signed up for 21 Secrets! (I mentioned you in "how I heard about it" - I hope that's okay)

    I'm so, so excited!!! Wheeee!!!

    xo
    Kristin

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  17. Beautiful, her eyes make the painting. Love the dark hair against the soft pink.

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  18. so beautiful and mysterious! :-)

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  19. soft and lovely - sweet face that I would never even attempt....

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  20. Hi Tammie...ooh my..i absolutely love her..feel a kindredness to her..and love love love her long dark hair..she is peaceful and emanating such love and harmony..breathtaking!
    Victoria
    PS: wow..I see i have missed some gorgeous posts below..off to visit them..

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  21. pink and black, so femimine!

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  22. Very soft and beautiful. I love her face!

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  23. Anonymous6/03/2011

    Your art is so beautiful! I love joining art classes. I'm waiting for Unfurling book by Dusty Dawn. Really need help losening up.
    Blessings to you!

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  24. I love how you manage to translate your beautiful words into paint....she is just lovely. Must go and check out 21 secrets...sounds magical :)x

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  25. What a sweet, gentle spirit. Very delicate.

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  26. Anonymous6/03/2011

    Two spring beauties!

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  27. Gorgeous, gorgeous painting! The soft pink and the dark hair are beautiful contrast. And her eyes... LOVE them!

    Jane is my favorite teacher in 21 Secrets. I love her videos! ;)

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  28. Oh, I just love the black hair and clear blue eyes against that soft pink background! Thank you for sharing Jane's blog, Tammie. I had a great time looking at her work. :) oxx

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  29. Her eys just grab you when you first peer into your work. HAPPY PPF!

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  30. Happy PPF! I love the drama in your painting..I think it goes very well with the orchid!

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  31. I love the muted pink background.

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  32. Pretty in pink! It's great being a woman, right? You simple palette brings so much depth ♥

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  33. Ahhh this painting is so pretty! And the photograph. I have never heard of Jane Davenport! I will have to check her out! Thanks!! Happy PPF!

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  34. I love the boldness of her face against the soft pink. Beautiful as ever Tammie :)

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  35. I am taking 21 secrets too. Jane was my favorite teacher in the class. Your painting is coming along beautifully. I love the black hair on that lovely pink background. Happy PPF, maybe I will "see you" in class!

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  36. Beautiful paintings. Thanks for commenting on mine!

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  37. So soft and beautiful!
    Happy PPF!

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  38. Tammie: LOVE her eyes ... very nice work! Happy PPF and have a great weekend!

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  39. Lovely piece, so delicate and sweet!
    And the Wild Orchid....such a lovely name.
    Both photograph and painting are beautifully depicted.


    Annabelle :)

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  40. Beautiful painting and poem. It just makes me feel relaxed. Happy PPF!

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  41. oh wow!!! Tammie...I love her face and the colours you used in this piece....and that photo....wow....amazing work....and the poetry....you are talented!!!!

    Happy PPF!!!

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  42. Lovely and delicate. Nice!

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  43. Love the pink, very delicate! Happy PPF!

    Hugs Giggles

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  44. Beautiful picture with these delicate and beautiful pinkish tones, I love the look. Very original. The photo of the orchid is also beautiful. Greetings.

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  45. Really beautiful. Lovely soft painting. And the photo of the orchid is lovely. I liked your tree lady painting of your last post, too!

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  46. beautiful piece!! i am in 21 secrets as well, but havent done Jane's class yet. happy PPF!

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  47. light and dark such lovely contrasts.

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  48. Anonymous6/04/2011

    Tammie es precioso...

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  49. Just lovely Tammie! :)

    Have a nice Sunday! :)

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  50. She's absolutely lovely, Tammie. I can't wait to delve into Jane's class.

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  51. Anonymous6/05/2011

    http://duermevelamei.blogspot.com/
    BLOG NUEVO.

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  52. Life definitely is a mix.
    Gorgeous painting and photo!!

    So glad I found you through the “All Kinds of Artists” Artist blog hop!
    I am your newest blog follower. :)
    Looking forward to seeing your upcoming posts!

    I welcome you to check out my art blog, too!

    Best,
    Mary C. Nasser
    http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html

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  53. beautiful painting...the waist and curve of the woman reminds me of the orchid photo.Happy PPF...a bit late. take care, gerri.

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  54. Wonderful painting,very well done!
    Beautiful work!


    Lantern Peems

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  55. I love the strong contrast here, the strength combined with tenderness, echoes of line & color seen in the fairy slipper. Beautiful, Tammie. Just beautiful!

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  56. Tammie,

    I visited your blog to day for the first time.

    Thank you for such a beautiful and amazing adventure.

    xoxo

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  57. Oh my! Love the pairing of the black hair and bright blue eyes against all the soft pink. Fantastic shaded contours in her face, too. Gorgeous!

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  58. Years ago someone once said I reminded them of an orchid. I did not like orchids then--I thought I might be more like a rose. But the wild orchid, living in harmony with the woodlands--that appeals to me, now that I'm a little older and wiser.

    Lovely lovely drawing.

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  59. Anonymous7/01/2011

    i love lifes mix.. of light and dark. your girl looks like a healer:)

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