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Urban Christmas


"Urban Christmas" 11.5x15.5 watercolor on paper


" The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!" -- Charles N. Barnard

I never leave the house without my camera, you never know when a moment of inspiration will manifest itself. This funny store front caught my eye back in November. I guess it's a new trend, we are finding all the colors of the rainbow in the artificial Christmas tree  market. This store offered only purple and lavender but I've seen red, gold and silver. It would be fun to get one in evey color! Well, for now I'll keep to my traditional tree.

I am planning to set my paintbrushes aside for a couple of weeks to better enjoy the holidays. One of the gems of the Season is the opportunity to thank my followers for the kind support they always show me. It is the greatest and most appreciated gift.  I wish you a beautiful and most serene Holiday Season!

Comments

  1. Jane15 December 2012 at 10:38

    A very happy and joyful snow scene, the perfect way to greet everybody. Happy Holidays to you , too Celia. xx
    BTW. I prefer the traditional tree, too :-)

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  2. Nuccio Timperi15 December 2012 at 21:05

    Very nice persective, best wishes to you too!

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  3. Nora MacPhail19 December 2012 at 16:57

    Wonderful colourful palette! I like the purple in there.

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  4. Celia Blanco19 December 2012 at 21:56

    Thank you Jane ,Nora and Unknown!I appreciate your kind comments.

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  5. Ona Kingdon21 December 2012 at 11:50

    have a wonderful christmas :)

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  6. Celia Blanco21 December 2012 at 17:29

    Thank you Ona!

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  7. Olivier Violin22 December 2012 at 10:31

    Chère Celia, je vous souhaite un joyeux Noël et une bonne année!
    Amitiés.

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  8. Anonymous22 December 2012 at 21:47

    Vengo del blog de Artes 100 Fronteiras y me ha encantado tu Rincón; por lo cual, si no te importa, me gustaría ser seguidor de tan bello Espacio, que es el Tuyo.
    Um abrazo.

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  9. Celia Blanco22 December 2012 at 22:36

    Thank you Olivier and Pedro Luis!

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