Thursday, January 8, 2009

"They say it's your birthday"

"Happy birthday to you."

This watercolor mess is suppose to be a delicious looking happy birthday cupcake for my good friend and dog-sitter extraordinaire, Patti. I lost control early on working directly with paint and no pencil lines. I then tried to save the sweet treat with added pen lines. In the end the only thing left to do was to walk outside and fling wet paint at it. Ugh— what a mess! Have a wonderful birthday, Patti. See you in a few days.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    I think it looks fun and playful, just like birthday celebrations should be.

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  2. Angie WillisJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    I don't see mess - I see a lovely, energetic, loose and informal watercolour with beautiful colours.

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  3. PatriciaJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Best Birthday treat and expresses the explovise, determined nautre of us Capricorns...thank you!

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  4. A Brush with ColorJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Oh, I think it's just delightful! Looks festive and fun. Great job! I love the splatter--makes it so celebratory. Happy birthday to your friend.

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  5. SandyJanuary 10, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Ahh but birthday parties and cupcakes are supposed to get messy !! Lucky friend to get this transatlantic treat!

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  6. SharonJanuary 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I think it look bright and energetic! I hope you're safely home...

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  7. PeaJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    It has come out very good not a mess at all.The colours are very lovely.

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  8. JudybecJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    this looks happy and fun-- I LOVE the spatters!

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  9. rrARTzJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    i really like this. it portrays the fun and festive feeling of a birthday!

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  10. Dewey WintersJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Beautiful Image, Congratulations.

    Dewey :)

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  11. DALowe ArtistFebruary 2, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    I love this "mess" I think it's fantastic even. It caught my eye right away - it's a very happy painting.

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  12. PaulQuinteroMarch 30, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Great art. Great imagination. You are trully gifted. Congratulations. Paul Quintero

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