Friday, 18 May 2012

The Alphabet Paintings... X

The X painting, all finished... not a plant, a flower or an X-ray!

I present to you.............

Xenolith

15" x 11"
Arches 140 Rough
WN AQ paints

Of course, all those with an interest in geology will have no doubt guessed my X .. for those who don't know about geology, the explanation of a xenolith is HERE.  I hope you all enjoy the picture.

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27 comments:

  1. Prabal18 May 2012 at 01:41

    I feel I can almost pick one up and throw it high into the air and watch it fall back again.

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  2. Judy18 May 2012 at 04:17

    Very clever, xenolith! I love your colourful painting of them!

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  3. Sadami18 May 2012 at 05:00

    Hi, Pat,
    Oh, what a beautiful work and I learned the new word!!
    Cheers,Sadami

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  4. Sandra Busby18 May 2012 at 05:47

    Well I would never have thought of that one! It is gorgeous! I love how they look as though they are sparkling with light and the colours are beautiful :0)

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  5. Christiane Kingsley18 May 2012 at 08:41

    Pat, I did indeed enjoy both the picture and the information! Gorgeous colors and textures.

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  6. Arianna18 May 2012 at 08:41

    Good game of shadows in these colourful stones! Happy we, Arianna

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  7. Sonia Aguiar18 May 2012 at 08:53

    Hola, qué fantástico colorido! Un abrazo!

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  8. John (JWJarts)18 May 2012 at 12:44

    Brilliant!! I wasn't a millions miles out with my guess. I didn't think of Xenolith but I half expected something geological. It's a lovely painting Pat.

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  9. Jane18 May 2012 at 12:51

    Fabulous Pat, really love this !

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  10. Ann18 May 2012 at 15:43

    Since I"m rather clueless when it comes to geology I had to check the link. I love the painting. Good choice for the letter X

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  11. Anamaria do Val18 May 2012 at 18:36

    Hi! Nice to meet you, Xenolith! You have lovely colours and shapes. Thanks for introducing us, Pat! Wish you a lovely weekend and happy painting!

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  12. Linda18 May 2012 at 19:27

    I love this! Great color and gradations in the rocks. And thanks for teaching me a new word!

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  13. robin cox walsh18 May 2012 at 20:50

    Well, never too old to learn something new! Thanks for the geology lesson. A word I never knew! And your painting is lovely. The shading is great!

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  14. ann @ studiohyde19 May 2012 at 03:19

    I knew we could rely on you to come up with an excellent X, and you didn't let us down...lol. Brilliant painting Pat, love the layers of colour plus the darks and lights.

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  15. Barbra Joan19 May 2012 at 04:59

    Love this Pat, and a new word for me too!! NOw ? what will you do after the Z? BJ

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  16. Studio at the Farm19 May 2012 at 07:47

    Pat, I enjoyed your work, and the education! :)

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  17. Pat20 May 2012 at 00:06

    Thanks, Prabal. What a great response it evoked in you xx

    Thank you Judy, glad you liked the painting xx

    Thanks, Sadami, a good day then, a lovely painting and something new learned :) xx

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  18. Pat20 May 2012 at 00:07

    Thanks, Sandra. I enjoyed making this painting and I think that shows :) xx


    Thank you, Christiane. I enjoyed making all those textures :) xx

    Thanks Arianna, I love playing with shadows :) xx

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  19. Pat20 May 2012 at 00:09

    Thanks Sonia. I love the vibrancy too :) xx

    Hey John, I thought you'd guess close! Glad you like it :) xx

    Thank you Jane :) xx

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  20. Pat20 May 2012 at 00:11

    Hey Ann, before I started learning about rocks and gems, I'd have been clueless too! I'm glad you like the painting xx

    Glad you like the painting, Anamaria. I love the colours and shapes too :) xx

    You're welcome, Linda. New words, new paintings, its all good :) xx

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  21. Pat20 May 2012 at 00:14

    Never too old is right Robin. Glad you enjoyed the lesson and the painting :) xx

    Ann, thank you. I try to be different :)
    I really enjoyed making this one and I'm glad you feel the same about viewing it :) xx

    Hey, BJ, so pleased you enjoyed the painting and the word. I was wondering myself what I shall do for a new series? I've done Cowgirls, Alphabet, Dogs... what do I do now? *eek* :) xx

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  22. Junibears20 May 2012 at 01:25

    Hello dear Pat! Thank you so much for your recent comments, much appreciated. I am feeling a bit better.
    I love this painting, full of colour and you feel you could touch them! Beautiful work! xx

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  23. Crystal Cook20 May 2012 at 08:19

    This is just beautiful Pat. :) I really love that splash of pink amid all the cooler colors. I think paintings of rocks are so fascinating and yours does not disappoint. Beautiful arrangement too. :)

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  24. Candy20 May 2012 at 18:08

    Pat, you did a super job on this! I had no idea what a xenolith was! Thank you for helping me add to my vocabulary. There aren't many "x" words in it:)

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  25. Tiny Tess21 May 2012 at 12:52

    I love all the colours
    Thank You for the birthday wishes and say hi to Missy
    Love and Hugs Tess xxx

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  26. Mermaid's Palette21 May 2012 at 12:55

    I love this, Pat! So colorful- and a wonderful use of the "x".

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  27. Bren Graham Thebeau25 May 2012 at 04:41

    Congrats on completing such a large series! Hats off to you!

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