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sarahjane Sep 21, 2006

Wow sooo much talent from so many people.

Thank you for the kind comments about my doll, she is sculptured cloth. Then painted.

I mostly do just bears now but I have been so inspired by this post. I don't know how everyone finds the time to do so much amazing work.  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Please keep sharing it's great to have so much eye candy in the one thread!!! 

Judi Sep 22, 2006

Great topic..even better photos guys! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Other than bears, animals, kids, farming...I airbush, draw, paint, and Ballroom Dance.

Here's a couple pix:

Tami E Sep 22, 2006

Cool, Judi! I was waiting for your post since I'd seen these beautiful jackets on your website!

Judi Sep 22, 2006

Thanks Tami!  I have not done any airbrushed jackets in a while.  I have some ideas for bears on jackets...now I just need some time to do them.       

Hey, you and I are playing "post tag" tonight!  You're it!!!

Judi Sep 22, 2006

oh..time to go an be homework police.    ( Sigh)....and I was having fun too! :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Tami E Sep 22, 2006

I was just going to say I've gotta go put the kids to bed--so I'm done too!

makafelts Sep 22, 2006

lol...tag...who is it now?

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 22, 2006

I've loved to draw and paint ever since I was in third grade . . . my teacher was a wonderful artist and got me interested.  Here is some stuff from the 70s and 80s. 
Sorry these are so huge . . . sometimes I can't tell how big they're going to come out.  Guess you can tell I like animals.  I got into close-up butterfly photography in the 70s and 80s, too.

Jodi Falk Sep 22, 2006

Sue Ann,

WOWIE ZOWIE !!!! VERY GOOD !!

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 22, 2006

Thanks much, Jodi.  After getting into teddies, I haven't painted anything.  This one is the last thing I did and it was 10 years ago.  I'm seriously thinking of painting a few of my bears - - - someday.

Jodi Falk Sep 22, 2006

Oh my you have to paint again , I am not kidding they are really top notched !! The birds nest looks real , boy wish I could do that.Wow paint your bears and SHOW US ALL HERE !!! Then we will want you to do ours also !!!!!   

                                              Jodi Falk

Judi Sep 22, 2006

Sue Ann your paintings are amazing!  That squirrel looks as if he is going to run right off the wood !  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:   I think you should paint your bears..for sure!

Tami E Sep 22, 2006

Sue Ann those are amazing!! My favorite is the fox. I do hope you paint your bears  someday too. That would be so neat to see!

Daphne Sep 22, 2006

Wooooowwwwwwwww, Sue Ann!!!

My fav is the squirrel though they are all fantastic! And that nest!
Oh, Sue Ann, you must paint again.
I know a woman who paints bears and is going to start attending bear shows, selling her work and taking commissions. You would do a marvelous job painting your bears as you are so intimately connected to them.

Thanks for sharing your work!

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 22, 2006

Sue Ann's been holding out on us.  Wonderful paintings.  I like the squirrel, too.

Just gotta mention Charlotte's incredible baskets as well.  Amazing!

All Bear Sep 22, 2006

Wow, where do you guys all find the time?????  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

I'm lucky if I can find a little time to read, or do a spot of gardening! 

Jodi Falk Sep 23, 2006

Charlotte's baskets are GRAND !!!!! I love them !!!!

nandesign Sep 23, 2006

Denise, your gardens are exquisite!! I live in a condo now and so only have a small garden...but when I owned my home...I found gardening so theraputic...a wonderful way to get out of the rat race of daily life and strife.

Everyone's work is just wonderful. A lot of talent here!

Hugs, Nancy

Jodi Falk Sep 23, 2006

Great topic..even better photos guys! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Other than bears, animals, kids, farming...I airbush, draw, paint, and Ballroom Dance.

Here's a couple pix:

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:crackup:  I thought it said balloon dancing !! I thought WHAT THE HECK IS BALLOON DANCING. I got a strange picture of that in my mind !!! :crackup:

patsylakebears Sep 23, 2006

Canvas Work .. this was done from a photo ...  we stopped and had morning tea while on holiday 1993..

Wool Embroidery

makafelts Sep 23, 2006

Wow I am so impressed with everyones other work here...amazing & thanks for all the compliments about my baskets!

Hugs &

Michelle Helen Sep 23, 2006

Patsy and Sue Ann: you both have a gift!!

Michelle

Jare Hares & Bears Sep 23, 2006

Sue Ann  -
Those paintings are wonderful.

Judi -
As always I love your work.

Charlotte -
Anyone who makes baskets is Aces in my book.

I tried basket weaving, it was ok. But I know that it takes time to develop a hand for it.
I have my basket around here somewhere, It looks like the bottom half of a fish.
We have a friend who is a basket weaver and she does wonderful work. In fact, I have a huge yarn basket that she made, I also have a bicycle basket that I use to hold odds and ends.

Let's see. When I was younger I liked drawing and even took art lessons from a local gal. I took piano lessons when I was in 5th grade that lasted about a year. For some dumb reason I thought that delivering papers would be more fun... Big mistake. I studied voice in college and love to sing when I can. I have sewn for most of my life and I like to make clothing for MaeLynn when I get the chance. But usually, by the time I get around to making it she has out grown it. :crackup: I tried my hand at watercolors, but that didn't last long, due to the fact that I didn't have money to pay for it. Hey I was 12, back to newspapers. I like to knitting, making fleece hats, folk art crafts when I can, computer geek of the home, and animal lover. I have atleast 3 knitting projects going on that will take about 5 years to complete, but only beacuse I get one day a year to work on them. I can knit with both hands. I taught myself how to do that in a couple of days that is fun.

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 24, 2006

Thanks to you all for liking my work . . . I'm a little hesitant to get back into painting since I haven't done it for so long.  But your collective comments have been a little kick in the bum to attempt it again -  so consider yourselves very much appreciated for the boost.  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

makafelts Sep 25, 2006

Charlotte -
Anyone who makes baskets is Aces in my book.

I tried basket weaving, it was ok. But I know that it takes time to develop a hand for it.
I have my basket around here somewhere, It looks like the bottom half of a fish.
We have a friend who is a basket weaver and she does wonderful work. In fact, I have a huge yarn basket that she made, I also have a bicycle basket that I use to hold odds and ends.

Jare,
Thanks very much!!! Once one has tried basketweaving...they usually don't continue...but sure do have a very good understanding of how it's done...and how much goes into the process!!! How wonderful that you have a basket weaver friend...& have some of her work :dance:

Hugs &