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And Wade Continues....

Wade had looked almost everywhere that he could

Suddenly, Wade asked "Why can't I be happy? I can be happy even if I am alone." If I can make someone else happy, then I could be happy, too.:

 Who is this?"

"I am the Duck Fairy. I'm here to see that you get your wish."

"I feel funny" said Wade.

Now, I feel different, but it feels good!"

Meet Wade, the Christmas Duck, who spends every Christmas morning 

making children, animals, elves, everyone

who believes in him, HAPPY.

The End

Finis

All Over

It's Done

Merry Christmas!

                                                                     

The Continued Overly-Long Holiday and Seasonal and Endearing Saga of Wade, the Lonely Duckling

Wade wouldn't give up he needed to see his brothers. He needed not to be alone. He needed not to be sad. He felt terrible.

But, here is someone else who could help him. Here is the Silver Sparrow

But Sam hadn't seen any ducks

Maybe his penguin pals had seen the boys

It was party time, and no ducks had come to share good times.

Things were looking so sad,,,,,,

Wade Trudges On

Wade was getting tired and he still felt lonely.
Maybe he knew animals who could help him.

Nope, they weren't hanging out here.

Wade tried again. 

Wasn't like he and the guys didn't have a lot of friends.....

The turkeys were still being careful about where they went. 

But they hadn't seen the little ducks.

Wade headed out again.

Wade's Story Continues......

When we last saw Wade, he was not happy.

He couldn't find his brothers. He didn't know why they left the Pond. "Wait! he said, "I'll find them. It's time to start looking for Bob and  Down."  So he did.

"Well, they're not here.  And who's that guy?"

Maybe they'll have gone over here:  

Nope, they already missed breakfast. The waiter is picking up.

One more place to look.  I don't like flying so high."

"Nope....this is getting crazy.  I'll go back to the river."

And he did, but he wasn't alone.

There were boats and people and big doors opening.

But there were no ducks.

The Lonely Duck Story Part I

There were three duck brothers, all born the same week, in the same nest near the Pond.

Life on the Pond was such fun for them. If one brother was too tired or too cranky to play, there was always the other brother to do duck things with.

But then, something changed. His brothers were suddenly gone. Wade was very lonely. He was sad. Actually, he was very, very unhappy.

He's coming

Look here for a very short story about Wade, the lonely duckling

In the Spirit of the Season

This was a 2012 tee shirt from peglipin.com

It's called "White Wine Goes With WHAT?"

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

After a day at the Mall.....

Maybe you all deserve an evening's R & R

Continue Painting ...

It's time to consider what you'll need for this painting.

What colors, which brushes....Use not only differing size brushes, use different shapes to make

your painting more visually stimulating. It does make a difference.

Now it's time to lay in some colors. You are blocking out the overall composition. This is the time to figure out how to balance the scene while maintaining the center of interest.

.                

Add some shading and build up depth in 

colors. Keep adding color     

Be careful not to have too much color going on the the background  Objects in the background don't share the color intensity of those in the foreground. You will need to work on them again as the painting progresses.

Refine areas that are blocked in  

NOW is the time to set your piece aside; clean the brushes, and set the paint in an area where it can be recovered without guessing "Is this what I was using?"  

Put the painting where you will see it several times daily. When you look at it, invert it. Check your verticals and horizontals - see that they are true. Keep looking at your painting. 

In two days, it will be time for you to finish it.

A Reminder from Peg

I try to update readers asap when some of my work is out and accessible for viewing. Proud to say that the month of December has so far given me two venues. The first location is in the Community Gallery at the Currier Museum. Several of the docents are showing work for sale. Stop and look at some creative expressions (trapunto, collage, multimedia, painting). Here is my contribution to the gallery:

Another How To...this one from Peg

So you've not done a landscape that has satisfied you - ever. Never,,it just has been so bad. Doesn't look real. Doesn't look good enough for a notepad, or a mouse pad or even to keep around.

Here's a quick way to re-launch the landscape, or seascape, or pretty country roadway, with scenic trees and little grassy clumps...

      Okay, here is your blank board/canvas, paint support

Step one -- get some color on there!  

What color?  Doesn't matter, as long as it isn't dark enough to swallow up your future scene.  I use colors that don't get a lot of 'exercise" in routine painting.  Use some white to bring down the intensity.

Start painting - cover enough area to serve as a base, as the warm Italian sun, or the prairie, or a beach.

Consider using a large brush - immediate gratification (and coverage) is a good thing.

That's a big brush - don't let one intimidate you

Time to add the sky, or water, or something blue.  Use a light hue - it's acrylic, it can be painted over.

I mentioned immediate gratification, right?  You should be working quickly now, and depending on several factors, paint needs to dry before being worked over, added to, or completely covered.  Meet my handy friend,,,,,

Don't get carried away !!  Dry from the back, or let the hot air blow over the surface laterally.  None of that "hot as the sun's surface" for your art.

MORE TO COME - 

LIKE FINISHING THE 

LAND OR SEASCAPE

HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CANVAS IF/WHEN A

PROJECT FLOPS 

LET'S BE SURREAL

ART IN ACTION LONDONDERRY 2013

I have time enough now to put up a couple of shots from Art in Action/Londonderry.  No, no picture of me - as usual , I'm behind the camera.

Here are some of the other artists

 

Here is my booth and some of my work

How to Wish for Christmas

Gypsy Peg is at it again. Two weeks ago, it was time to pack and set up for a weekend in Londonderry at Art in Action.
Yesterday, it was time to fill the car up again, and head for Manchester. As of this afternoon, many of my pieces are displayed in the clubhouse at Oak Brook Condominiums.  Other artists have been invited to participate, and hopefully four of us will colorize the CH walls during the holiday season.
All pieces on display are for sale - be sure to enjoy the view if you have reason to stop by.

Here are some of the paintings you will see:  This one is Forest Light

This is Playtime

 Make a stop at Roadside Stand

Sad, so sad to view Summer Passes So Quickly

  Stop by after the holidays....

The "How-To" of Creating Big Art

You can credit Deb with today's post. I've told you how good her work is. Today, she gives you an overview of how Deb Curtin creates her illustrations.  Read on...

There's a first time for everything. What's that you say? I can't do a painting that big! There's only one way to overcome that notion - just do it! You'll be glad (and surprised!) you did.

 

Start with an unusual 'canvas' - a 4'x4' sheet of 1/4" lauan plywood (subflooring). Give it a nice primer coat of paint.

 

Stick with exterior house paints - all acrylic and you won't have any problems. My colors of choice are yellow, red, blue, green, black and white. Look at the mistinted paints - something a customer wasn't satisfied with, too, for a good deal. Stick with exterior paint, though.

                                                 

 

Copy your planned vision making it at least an 8"x 11" size. Grid it up, do the math and transfer to your 'canvas'.                                    

 

Begin with layers, mixing colors as you go. Use recyclable foam trays, yogurt containers or what have you. The paint is very forgiving and you can try colors until you have what you're looking for in the image.

                                                          

 

Paint what you see in one grid, moving on and blending. Keep looking at only the shapes and forms as you create your masterpiece. If you do it this way you will eventually have a good end product and be happy about what you have achieved. Go for it! And have fun in your success.

                                       COME BACK AND TELL US WHAT YOU'VE DONE!

You Saw the Last Post...

The Gypsies are moving slowly this week - something about this day job situation...
Those jars you saw in the last post are objects you need to find.  Don't start yet - wait for the clues.

Meanwhile, here's some more ART

WHAT'S THIS?

Wait for it....wait just a bit longer for some clues to show you where one or two of these are.
                                                               

See You Tomorrow....or Sunday

My paintings and I will be at Shady Hills Nursery this weekend. So will some of my painter friends. 
Join us!  

And Just One More Thing.....

For those of you who do plan on cruising thru Londonderry this weekend, looking for what's happening, be SURE that you come to Shady Hill Greenhouses/Nursery (1 Adams Rd)  www.shadyhillgreenhouses.com before you continue on up to Mack's Apple Farmstand.

The Gypsies and Co will be in the center greenhouse at the Nursery on Saturday and Sunday.
Some in, pick your art BEFORE your apples.
See you!