Happy New Year. I hope 2024 will be a good year for everyone.
Dan from No Facilities blog has requested entries for the Thursday Doors Badge for 2024. You can read more about it here: https://nofacilities.com/2023/12/14/christmas-by-candlelight/. While you are there, take a look at Dan’s fabulous Dreamer’s Alliance book series.
I am squeaking in with this post as tomorrow is the last day for entries.
Any how, better almost late than never. Here is my design, it uses one of my watercolour paintings and I just love the colours. I think it represents all seasons because we dream of summer all winter.
I’m still on a blogging break, but I will respond to comments when I get the chance.
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Happy New Year! ✨
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And to you, Narisa.
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This is terrific!
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Thank you, Annette. Huge hugs.
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Happy New Year, Robbie. Hope the break is going well.
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Hi Clive, thank you. I was rather exhausted at the end of last year but I’m fine now. I would have started blogging again this week but we are going to the bush at the crack of dawn tomorrow.
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I’m glad the break helped you, and hope you have a lovely time in the bush.
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Thank you, Clive. I had to many medical issues with family last year. This year is off to a good start. Hugs.
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Glad to hear it’s going well for you 😊
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Happy New Year, Robbie … and I like your entry … The blue doors are the special touch that captures the theme.
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Hi Frank, thank you and Happy New Year to you and yours. I painted this in November and when I saw Dan’s call for a badge, I thought of it. I also like the joyous colours.
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Nice, Roberta! The colors sure catch my eye. ✨❤
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Thank you, Tim. The colours are what I like about this picture too. I love bright colours.
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I love this, Robbie! You are very talented. Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Jennie, you are very kind.
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Robbie, this is beautiful and would make a perfect badge! The blue doors remind me of Greece and the warmth of summer, of easy relaxed days! Lovely!
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Hi Annika, it is a Mediterranean painting so you are spot on. It makes me feel joyful and relaxed. I’m glad you like it too.
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Robbie, that is another gorgeous picture. How do you do that? Don’t answer me until your break is over!
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Hi Jacqui, we are leaving tomorrow morning early. I’m delighted you like the picture. I am getting better at watercolours and my latest pictures are a lot more detailed. I’m currently painting a lion which is quite complicated. I think watercolours is going to be my medium of choice because I like how the colours blend.
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Beautiful composition and colors, Robbie! Good luck with the contest!
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Hi Merril, thank you, I’m glad you like the colours. You’ve been posting some lovely photographs on FB.
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You’re welcome and thank you! 😊
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Gorgeous painting, Robbie! And Happy New Year!
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Hi Dave, thank you. I like the bright colours.
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That is so beautiful, Robbie. I love the colors, too, and the quote seems to fit the painting so well.
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Hi Kymber, I’m glad you like it. The quote is from a song which featured in the Broadway musical, Mame.
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Oh, how nice! The Mister and I love musicals. We haven’t been to one in a while, though. The last one we saw live was Love Never Dies which is a sequel to Phantom of the Opera. We’ve seen that one live, too, which was fantastic!
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Hi Kymber, Phantom of the Opera is my favourite musical, followed by Chicago. My husband and I also like musicals and the boys usually come as they have been trained from the cradle. I am so pleased we have another love in common.
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Those are my top two also. I love Wicked as well which is coming out as a movie sometime this year. I’m so excited for it.
I’m pleased about this, too.
I was trained from the cradle as were our children. lol To this day, our daughter gets U2 tickets because I listened to them as she grew up. The first time I took her to see them, she cried when they came on stage. LOL 🙂
I’ve never seen Chicago live, but it’s a goal. haha
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Hi Kymber, I have not seen Wicked but I have heard about it. Here in South Africa, theatre has been slow to return post Covid. That disease did a lot of damage to our economy and the arts are an area that took a lot of pain.
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Robbie, your watercolor is beautiful. It’s such a different-acting medium from drawing, but you’re so talented in both!
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Hi Priscilla, thank you, I’m pleased you like this picture. Watercolours are different to charcoal and pencil, the are looser and more fluid. I really like both kinds of creativity.
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What a lovely painting, Robbie. The colors are enticing as we begin to brace for winter weather this weekend! Cheers to the new year 🙂
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Thank you, Barbara, I’m glad you liked the picture.
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PS, your comment about winter weather gave me a start; then I remembered that you are in winter 😂
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Nice!
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Thank you, Andrew. Happy New Year.
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You’re welcome. Same to you!
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I love this logo Robbie. It’s beautiful!
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Hi Colleen, thank you. Hugs.
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Nice painting! Very warm and inviting.
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Thank you, Jan. I like the colours. Hubby and I went to Italy for our honeymoon nearly 23 years ago and this picture reminds me of those days.
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Fantastic water color, Robbie. It’s so soothing.
Good luck in the contest. I think you’ve got a winner!
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Hi Mae, thank you, I’m glad you like it.
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What a beautiful watercolor…it says Santorini to me but it could be anywhere magical!
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Hi John, I thought it would remind you of Italy and Greece. I’m glad you like it.
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Love it!
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wonderful words and picture; inspiring 🙂
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Hi John, thank you. I’m delighted you like it.
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Beautiful painting and gorgeous colors
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Hi Thomas, thank you, I’m glad you also like the colours. I love Mediterranean settings, so inviting and warm.
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Yes I agree with that
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Your artwork would make the perfect Thursday Doors badge for 2024.
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Thank you, Liz. It’s a little bit of fun.
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You’re welcome, Robbie. 🙂
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You’re in with plenty of time to spare, Robbie. Good luck.
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Thank you, Dan. I didn’t have any ideas and then I remembered this painting …
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You have a deep well to draw from, Robbie.
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I like the quote Robbie as well as the painting. Well done. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. I’ve never contributed a badge idea before, but I had this painting and it seemed appropriate.
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I did one this year for the first time too, but used a very old collage. Next year I’ll give it more attention.
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A lovely watercolor, and an inspirational quote. I hope you’re having a restful break 🙂
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I am a fan of water colours the words fit the image perfectly…I hope you are enjoying your break and having some well deserved rest, Robbie 🙂 x
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I love it, Robbie. Your art continues to impress. It’s a great combination of art, commercial, and style. Hugs.
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Terrific Robbie!
Best of Luck!
You’ll have lots to catch up when you get back, so no need to answer this!
We’re starting a fresh year.
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Happy New Year Robbie. Wishing you a brilliant 2024. You are so creative. Love your water and the quote is perfect for a new year and new start.
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