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Up in the Air About It!

"Up in the Air About It! 4 x 4 inches, Oil on Board

I couldn't resist the title with this piece. Can you see this is a rooster?  

 I was able to get back to the studio to paint today and I guess everything is back to normal, although my Christmas decorations are still up.  That might change tomorrow.
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  1. Carol HopperJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    This is absolutely wonderful. I love how you not only abstracted the chicken, but the background as well. Get those decorations down soon. Then you have to work on your 2013 records for the tax man. Ha!

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    1. Brande ArnoJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:29 PM

      Thanks Carol. If my house wasn't on the small side and the need for our space back, the decorations would stay up another month. I love Christmas lights!

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