Sarah Blank ([info]sarahblank) wrote,
@ 2007-06-28 14:22:00
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Entry tags:acrylic paint, paper, pincushion plant, print, rabbits, ships, whales

sweet summer
Inspired by my trip up to Salem a few monthes ago and a cast iron whale I found I am still on the nautical theme in my paintings. Just finished this little gem...
"Little Whales and Ships at Sea"
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5080439


The whale...A small treasure to behold (and it weighs a TON)


Oh the summer seems so long and it's only been one week! The heat is making my head spin (hence all the swirls in this painting perhaps) and I have been sitting indoors sipping sparkling pink lemonade working on my art. This had been a transitional week for sure...I am getting back into my walking/ hiking/ running routine and soaking up all the inspiration I can for paintings and art this summer. I bought the most daring little plant called a Pincusion Plant or Nertera Granadensi. The only plant I have ever been able to keep alive is ivy so I decided to try my partial green thumb on this little guy. He is very tempermental indeed but so, so pretty.
Windowsill in the studio...


I spotted these two little guys outside my home. There are rabbits all over the place this summer. These two were mirroring each other.


I have been collecting pretty papers. I especially love this one...


Orange is such a wonderful color. It cheers like no other.


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[info]polkagrisar
2007-06-28 07:58 pm UTC (link)
What a painting! I'm in love.

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:52 am UTC (link)
thnak so much!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:57 am UTC (link)
heeheee
THANKS so much. I clearly can not type!

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[info]jackiesjottings
2007-06-28 08:01 pm UTC (link)
Summer blessings :) It is the opposite here, cool and damp and I had to put my heating on last night!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:58 am UTC (link)
how unreal!
hope you are having a magical summer (I know that you are!)

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[info]wrentit
2007-06-28 09:04 pm UTC (link)
Just wait untill you see the drawing that I did yesterday (I'm going to be posting it later tonight), it's like we crawled into eachothers brains a little bit!
I am so inlove with that little whale!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:59 am UTC (link)
oh, i cant wait to see!
whales and summer go so well together, dont they?

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[info]dang_argyle
2007-06-29 01:17 am UTC (link)
yes! whales! me hearts it!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-03 02:16 pm UTC (link)
thanks so much!
wait til you see my new one!

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[info]greyeyedpixie
2007-06-29 12:39 pm UTC (link)
That is beautifully colored & patterned paper.
Those bunnies are precious. :)
I like your painting too, as always. :)

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[info]faerymoonbeam
2007-06-29 04:20 pm UTC (link)
What a beautiful painting, Sarah! I received my poppy print in the mail - it was so fun to receive such a brightly decorated envelope. Thanks for the extra special surprise with it! My hubby and I both LOVE the prints (I shall get after him to make a special frame for them).
Those bunnies are so adorable. We have bunnies in our yard, but they scamper away too quickly and more often make their appearance in the evening.
That paper is so gorgeous!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:56 am UTC (link)
oh, I am SOOOO happy that you like the prints! You rock for supporting my art in the way you do!
I would LOVE to see a picture if your husband makes frames for the prints. Have a happy rest-of-the-weekend. 'Tis beautiful!

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[info]nessinadress
2007-06-30 06:28 pm UTC (link)
i was going to buy that painting but then discovered it was SOLD. booo.
xx

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:53 am UTC (link)
oh no! i sold it but put another one up. :)
it is a print.
cheers!

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[info]art_and_ghosts
2007-06-30 08:10 pm UTC (link)
i love this nautical theme. i have had some strange, sea style dreams lately, so they suit my mood just right:)

i love the bunnies too!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-01 12:54 am UTC (link)
your dreams must be so whimsical and strange! wow!
I rarely can remember my dreams. It is a real shame:(

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[info]paints4fun
2007-07-01 09:33 pm UTC (link)
Oh, I was hoping you had posted!! I love that you've added whales to your ship themed work. I have a thing for killer whales and had past life dreams, (so I've been told) of being a woman stowing away/ kidnapped on a whaling ship. Yes, it was bizarre- I was Portuguese- not unlike the raven haired lady you've painted. Hmmm....
I'm in love with this pincushion plant and hoping it thrives for you!!
Orange can certainly cheer- I'm off to eat one! ;) Oh, and have you had any peaches yet this summer? Marvelously juicy and sweet- I ate a bunch on my trip to FLA. I digress... sorry. :)

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-03 02:20 pm UTC (link)
and i just did another one....it was fun!
have you ever had a pincusion plant?.....any tips?
no peaches yet but i just ate a whole bowl of cherries! yum!

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[info]paints4fun
2007-07-04 06:36 pm UTC (link)
I'll be checking out this next one too.
I've never had a pincushion plant, but it looks to be a succulent. I've had jades in the past- one was huge and it died when I moved it outside for "more sun." I learned these types of plants can be finicky if it is indeed a succulent too. I would suggest keeping it in one spot and caution against overwatering.
What type of cherries? Mt. Rainier and Bing are the ones most often in my grocery stores and they are both so yummy!!

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-05 08:30 pm UTC (link)
thanks for the info!
they are mt rainer cherries...the best and i just ate another bowl:(

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[info]paints4fun
2007-07-05 11:42 pm UTC (link)
LOL!! Yummy!!

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[info]scarlett1313
2007-07-02 03:45 am UTC (link)
Great painting!

I have rabbits EVERYWHERE as well.

I like to collect the pretty papers too...I usually look where ever I can [i.e. scrapbooking stores, art stores, craft stores, and even some gift stores] - might I ask where you are finding yours? I love that one!! I love the orange and the damask! Check this site out. :)

Hope things are well.

xo

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[info]sarahblank
2007-07-03 02:18 pm UTC (link)
i love rabbits! i wish i could have a pet one but i know i'll just get bored of it as they don't do much. i find my pretty papers at jerrysartarama or michaels or acmoore.
happy summer!

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