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Day 23- " Brushes"

"Brushes" 11.5 x 4 in./ 29 x 10 cm. watercolor on paper

I am enjoying painting daily but find it difficult to keep up with the snappy titles. I usually give it a lot of thought but can't think of anything else except "brushes". It's also difficult to paint a painting in natural light with a quickly setting sun. At one point I was in the dark but couldn't turn on the light so as not to change the shadows too much. Maybe I should rename this painting " Twilight Brushes"?  A little more expressive.
I never managed to catch up with the challenge, this is day 23 and I'm still a day behind. I will do 30 paintings nonetheless but I don't think I will manage to do them in the time allocated. Have a great weekend, everyone!


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  1. Ingrid Ormestad26 January 2013 at 00:09

    Very well done you doing 30 paintings in as many days, Celia ... a huge achievement! Your brushes are super, I have never thought of painting mine. I may give it a try! :)

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    1. Celia Blanco28 January 2013 at 10:41

      Ingrid, thank you for your nice comment and encouragement. I would love to see your painting if you do!

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  2. Jane26 January 2013 at 09:50

    Celia, I think 'Brushes' is a perfect title and you painted them beautifully with great light and shadow !

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  3. RH Carpenter26 January 2013 at 15:55

    Nicely done on the brushes :)

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  4. Celia Blanco28 January 2013 at 10:44

    Jane, Rhonda, Ina, what a delight to read your comments, thank you!

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