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What a terrible day I had yesterday!  Computer and internet problems.  I got so discouraged that I decided to just go to bed.  After a nap, I tried again and after about 1 hour of doing this and that, I finally was able to navigate, send and receive email.  This is like having your car break down in the middle of the highway when it's 10 degrees outside!  And oh yes, No cell phone.

The good news is I've been juried into the Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival that will take place June 11 & 12th.  It will be my first tent show.  I have to really get busy with painting.  I want to paint Spring Lambs plein air, so that might happen next week.  In the meanwhile, I'm posting a lamb painting from the studio.

I've also been juried into Fresh Paint Daily Painters.  The address is http://www.freshpaintdailypainters.com/
if you click on, you'll find me under Art 2.  I hope to post a daily there also. - Brande  

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  1. Karen BrusonApril 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Great palette and wonderful application of paint.

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  2. carol morgan carmichaelApril 27, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Love your lamb paintigs. How cool to get to do them plein air. Love the chicken/rooster you have posted on FP today. Welcome!

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