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And Mama Makes Three

"And Mama Makes Three"

6 x 6 inches, Oil on Board $ 65.

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Whew! it's been too long since I've been in the studio.  I don't want that many days to go by again without painting.  Anyway, life since last post has involved decluttering, organizing and deep cleaning.  One has a (almost false) sense of being functional when a fete like this is accomplished.  It won't last long, but I'm enjoying living in my house again.

This piece needed to be toned down.  It was too storybook looking and then I simplified the greens and background and also toned the yellow of the chicks abit.  Happy about the outcome now.  Off to painting some sheep next.
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  1. Nancy DarlingJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Very nice return to the studio. Congratulations on the clean-up. I need to do that myself but I fear I'll never get back. I can hardly stand to go in there!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Thank you Nancy!

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