Sunday, 28 July 2013

The Laughing Chief, Mollie's Picnic and a Summer Break

Good morning friends, I have a couple of paintings for you, before I start my summer break!
Every year I take the whole of August off, to keep my hubs company. We spend the time enjoying the local area, time in the garden and being together. Mostly the computer is off. I look forward to it every year.

To the paintings - this first is our darling Missy, painted in a very experimental style - I mean, there's no way she's shades of yellow and green!
The second is a more traditional style painting, and one that was demonstrated by Painting Friends very own Mollie Jones. The link to Painting Friends is on the sidebar, all artists are welcomed.

The Laughing Chief 






Mollie's Picnic



I hope you've enjoyed seeing these. See you in September!
Enjoy your summer, whatever you do.
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37 comments:

  1. Judy28 July 2013 at 01:00

    I really love the painting of Missy! Her smile is irresistable! Have a great summer, Pat!

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    1. Pat28 July 2013 at 01:02

      Thanks, Judy! Her smile is really infectious :)
      Will enjoy summer and then returning too! xx

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  2. ann @ studiohyde28 July 2013 at 01:04

    The painting of Missy is wonderful Pat, what a great style :)

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    1. Pat28 July 2013 at 01:06

      Thanks, Ann! I'm quite enamoured of the painting style.. may well try it out on a few more things. :)

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  3. Polly Birchall28 July 2013 at 01:19

    I love the style that you painted Missy in, and such a different way to the other painting. Have a wonder time in August.

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    1. Pat28 July 2013 at 01:21

      Thanks, Polly. Its a fun style to paint. There'll be more :)

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  4. Sadami28 July 2013 at 01:40

    Oh, lovely, lovely, Pat!!! The first one is so gorgeous. The second one looks so yammy. Please pass my best wishes to your Missy and hubby. Take care and enjoy writing, too.
    Best wishes, Sadami

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    1. Pat28 July 2013 at 01:47

      Thanks, Sadami - it's my absolute favourite of Missy!
      Best wishes being passed along, will enjoy writing and all other aspects of the holiday. You enjoy writing too! xx

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  5. Laura28 July 2013 at 03:26

    Oh how adorable is Missy. She called me over to take a closer look of this wonderful painting. Love the limited palette and the energy.

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    1. Pat28 July 2013 at 03:29

      She's every bit as adorable in real life, Laura. This painting does capture a little of her sparkle, fun and mischievous energy :) xx

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  6. JANE MINTER28 July 2013 at 03:37

    love missy !!! super care free and happy expression ...have a great summer pat ..mollie is a very generous artist

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    1. Pat28 July 2013 at 03:39

      She's fab, isn't she, Jane.. Missy as a subject and then Mollie as an artist.. love both of them xx

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  7. Bren Graham Thebeau28 July 2013 at 04:24

    Delightful! Enjoy your time off with your hubby!

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  8. Studio at the Farm28 July 2013 at 07:18

    Hi Pat,
    I LOVE the laughing Missy - such a joyful and fresh painting!
    I hope you and the "Hubs" have a wonderful holiday. :)
    XX

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:11

      I bought a frame for her yesterday. Laughing Missy will soon be on the wall :)

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  9. Arianna28 July 2013 at 12:25

    Missy seems very happy in this painting, she has a smile! Arianna

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:12

      She was very happy there, Arianna - in general, she is a happy dog :)

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  10. Ann28 July 2013 at 12:43

    I absolutely love the one of Missy. Have a wonderful break. See you in September

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  11. Candy28 July 2013 at 16:00

    Very nice, Pat! Enjoy your break! Have fun with your hubby and Missy!

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:13

      Glad you like them, Candy. Will definitely enjoy the break!

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  12. mollie jones28 July 2013 at 16:20

    I'm blushing at these comments girls...really love the painting of Prissy Missy...love that style. And love what you did with the china/tomato/cloth demo...that tablecloth is really pretty good departure from the lace...the green works beautifully, doesn't it.

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:14

      No need to blush, Mollie. You are generous to a fault with your time and sharing your love of art. You know, I'm going to have to find a piece of lace and practice that..

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  13. Linda28 July 2013 at 19:21

    The experiment was a great success! That's a marvelous painting of Missy.

    Have a nice vacation.

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:14

      Thanks, Linda. Its my most favourite painting of Missy, that I've done :) xx

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  14. robin cox walsh28 July 2013 at 20:15

    The Missy painting is wonderful! Yellow and green or even purple….you’ve expressed her personality! Brilliant!

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:15

      Thanks, Robin. She has oodles of personality and this is from the photo of her I've always loved.

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  15. Cora29 July 2013 at 05:06

    Have a wonderful holiday Pat. Missy is so sweet in this painting.

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:16

      Will do my best, Cora :) Missy is a sweetie irl, too :)

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  16. Sandra Busby29 July 2013 at 05:24

    Aww... Missy looks so cheeky! Your paintings are lovely :0)
    Enjoy your summer break!! xx

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    1. Pat29 July 2013 at 23:17

      haha, Sandra, she is cheeky --in an adorable way.
      Looking forward to going out and about in the break. Had my first ever Costa coffee yesterday - with a slice of carrot cake :)

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  17. Prabal31 July 2013 at 10:29

    You know what I just love Missy here.. But thats just me. I love so see a lot of energy in watercolors.

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  18. renate5 August 2013 at 11:52

    Dear Pat:) While I'm writing this, your holiday has started already! I hope you will have a wonderful time with your husband and Missy. I love the painting of Missy. She made me give a great smile. Enjoy your break and we will see in september again. Hugs:)xx

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  19. Debbie Nolan5 August 2013 at 18:07

    Now that Missy looks like she is painted with love and smiling about it too. Will miss you but have a great time with hubby - see you in September.

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  20. Unknown10 August 2013 at 15:50

    Love love love Missy!

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  21. Unknown10 August 2013 at 15:50

    Love love love Missy!

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