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Monday 27 June 2011

Summer of Colour & Less is More

Good morning you all. After days of rain, cold and wind, it seems to be a really hot and sunny day out there. On Staurday we were freezing with just 11°, today it's already 24° and it's still early. Today is Monday, and is time for the *Summer of Colour* again, hosted by Kristin. This weeks *task* was to use pink in all its variations. I painted 3 pictures in all, one of which I showed on Friday for *Paint Party Friday*
The first one was inspired by a Beatle's song again, *Let it me*, so I painted a pink madonna complete with the text of the song, which is a song I like very much.



The second picture is another pink lady, who forms the right part of the triptych.

And here are all three pictures together.

I used a mixture of tempera, acrylic and metallic paints, and I think I have now painted enough pink to last for a while....

And as I had some time yesterday I made a card for the *Less is More* challenge, in the hope that I have followed the sketch this week correctly and will not have to sit on the naughty step again....


So, that was it for today! Have a great day, take care, and thanks for visiting!
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52 comments:

  1. SusieJMonday, June 27, 2011

    So pretty in pink. Love all your ladies and the card is very elegant.
    Hugs xx

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  2. AnonymousMonday, June 27, 2011

    Love your pink Ladies, hope you weren't drinking Pink Lady while painting. Have a good week, I have a week's rest, P has gone to his Mother for a week with the kids, glorious! Hugs, Sarah

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  3. WrightStuffMonday, June 27, 2011

    We have both been very busy with our pink ladies!!

    Pretty in pink for sure :)

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  4. MandyMonday, June 27, 2011

    oh...i love the beatles...and that song was the first I learnt on the guitar....i love the pieces...just beautiful....i did a pink lady too...xxx

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  5. UnknownMonday, June 27, 2011

    Fabulous Pink Ladies! You are so talented! Less is more card is nice ... but sort of pales in comparison . .. ha ha. Get some of that sun today if you can .. Vit D is a good thing. Enjoy. hugs from Mexico, Donna

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  6. Suze BainMonday, June 27, 2011

    Beautiful shades of pink Valerie and your LIM is very elegant! Have a good day. Suze xx

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  7. FlissMonday, June 27, 2011

    Everything is just gorgeous Valerie as is all you artwork from the past few days.
    Sorry to be awol with the comments - last week was very busy with work, family and DT work and this one likely to be the same.
    Glad you have some sunshine too.
    Have a good week.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  8. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMonday, June 27, 2011

    These are all great! Well done with the pink. :)

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  9. ZoechaosMonday, June 27, 2011

    Gorgeous elegant Danke card love the background to the flowers.

    Your pink ladies have such compelling eyes love your style but its the eyes this time that just pull you in. XOXO Zoe

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  10. CaroleMonday, June 27, 2011

    Lovely pink ladies, very cheerful and summery!

    I also very much like your CAS card.

    Now that I have read the lyrics on your pink lady, I will be singing "Let it Be" for the rest of the day - oh well, could be worse!!!

    Hugs, Carole xxx

    p.s. Thanks for your comment on my blog and for asking about my kittens - they are fine, full of fun and mischief and eating me out of house and home!

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  11. Debs MMonday, June 27, 2011

    fantastic cas card, so simple and elegant x

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  12. NettyMonday, June 27, 2011

    Loving your LIM card, so classy.
    All fab Summer of Colour Pink pictures, but had to laugh when I saw you had painted yourself as a Madonna.........brill. Annette x

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  13. CarolMonday, June 27, 2011

    Your LIM card is very elegant and the pink ladies are fab. Carol x

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  14. joannaMonday, June 27, 2011

    Beautiful ladies in pink!

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  15. JennyMonday, June 27, 2011

    Gorgeous pink ladies... and the card is so sweet...

    Jenny x

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  16. ChristineMonday, June 27, 2011

    I believe that's the first time I've ever seen a pink Madonna, you're so creative.

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  17. JulieMonday, June 27, 2011

    I love your pink Madonna. A beautiful triptych. I think I may be all pinked out for a while. Everything I have done lately has been dripping in it! Must be something sub-conscious there! ;-) Julie

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  18. G PeplowMonday, June 27, 2011

    Hi Valerie, Gorgeous song and gorgeous paintings, love the bright pink and your card for LIM is so pretty, love it too, have a wonderful day. Glad to hear you have some good weather, hugs Gay xxx

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  19. MelisaMonday, June 27, 2011

    These are wonderful pink ladies!

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  20. hazelMonday, June 27, 2011

    Your pink ladies are wonderful and your LIM card is very elegant.
    xxx Hazel.

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  21. Sandi McLeanMonday, June 27, 2011

    Valerie - your "Pink Ladies Tryptich" is wonderful! Summer always makes me in a Beatles mood! I am giggling at you on the "naughty step"! Have a good week - with yellow. Sunny, cheery yellow which is a wonderful colour for all but clothing!

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  22. Valerie-JaelMonday, June 27, 2011

    Sandi, how right you are! I would never wear yellow, although I love it!

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  23. UnknownMonday, June 27, 2011

    I like your three pink paintings. I rally like the hearts and flowers on the right hand painting. I love the Madonna with the text underneath. I like how the two ladies on the sides are looking toward the middle.

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  24. sugar CreekMonday, June 27, 2011

    I love your ladies and the brightness of them all!

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  25. Pam TuckerMonday, June 27, 2011

    Great idea with the triptych! All three work wonderfully together. Love your ladies! Beautiful shades of pink and wonderful designs. Gorgeous work, Valerie! :)

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  26. WildflowerhouseMonday, June 27, 2011

    Lovely shades of pink. Nicely done.

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  27. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMonday, June 27, 2011

    Your pink ladies are incredible.

    Love your LIM too, pretty background paper

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  28. ChrissieMonday, June 27, 2011

    This is such a pretty LIM card... I love the flowers!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  29. JessiVilleMonday, June 27, 2011

    Your trio of pink ladies is beautiful! Lovely work - I love the Beatles too!
    Jessi xox

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  30. Liette alias PixelleMonday, June 27, 2011

    those ladies are very nice, you have work a lot for that pink week and it is perfect...your card too..I like so much beatles me too, my husband have all the collection...see you next week in a yellow shadow...bye xx

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  31. Liette alias PixelleMonday, June 27, 2011

    those ladies are very nice, you have work a lot for that pink week and it is perfect...your card too..I like so much beatles me too, my husband have all the collection...see you next week in a yellow shadow...bye xx

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  32. KathykMonday, June 27, 2011

    FAB projects but love your LIM card

    Kathyk

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  33. JoannaMonday, June 27, 2011

    I really like the flowers around Mary's head, very pretty.

    The 3 ladies together look very striking.

    x

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  34. KristinMonday, June 27, 2011

    Oh! They are FABulous! I love your first piece with the lyrics and your bands of pink behind her - and am so impressed with all the detail you put in your work. These are just beautiful - thank you! xo

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  35. MandiMonday, June 27, 2011

    Striking card, so elegant
    Thank you very much
    Diva LIM
    Less is More

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  36. JaN's ArTy JouRneYMonday, June 27, 2011

    Wow, you have been busy...
    What a fab trio of pink ladies!
    Jan x

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  37. MeggymayMonday, June 27, 2011

    Love all your pink pieces, they are beautiful. Yvonne xx

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  38. TerrieMonday, June 27, 2011

    Intriguing ladies, all! That's a lot to accomplish in a week - good for you!. Love the card too...very simple and elegant.

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  39. JennyMonday, June 27, 2011

    Hi Valerie, I love your ladies triptych, the first is very angelic.
    Such an elegant card with little ribbon roses on:)
    Jenny x

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  40. GlorV1Tuesday, June 28, 2011

    Valerie, hi. Great job with the pink ladies. Really nice. You sure have been a busy little lady. Your card is awesome too. :) Take care.

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  41. UnknownTuesday, June 28, 2011

    I left a comment in my blog explaining how I do snow dyeing. It makes very interesting fabric that always has an exciting surprise.

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  42. EllaTuesday, June 28, 2011

    I love your pink ladies; how vibrant and stunning! Shocking pink looks fab on them~

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  43. Gerri HerbstTuesday, June 28, 2011

    All three pink paintings are fabulous Valerie. I adore the Mother Mary. Love your painting style! take care, gerri

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  44. Daniele ValoisTuesday, June 28, 2011

    oh wow, very powerful!

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  45. NanTuesday, June 28, 2011

    Loving all your pink ladies...very striking!

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  46. Joni NickrentTuesday, June 28, 2011

    Oh, your pink Madonna is amazing! Love the beautiful color!

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  47. Dolly DaydreamsTuesday, June 28, 2011

    These are just heavenly, gloriously pink and fabulous ! our LiM card is so stylish and beautifully crafted as of course is everything you touch.

    Marie

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  48. AnonymousTuesday, June 28, 2011

    I love your pink ladies. Very nice : )

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  49. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comTuesday, June 28, 2011

    I really like your "pink madonna", and the roses give it that special touch :]

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  50. ThinkInk CreativeWednesday, June 29, 2011

    Great paintings and card. You're so good with all your different mediums (media?)

    cheers,
    Malyn at ThinkInkCreative

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  51. NoemiWednesday, June 29, 2011

    These are very interesting ladies. Their faces are so not to be wearing pink like. It is a very stunning triptych.
    And that card is fabulous!

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  52. SusanFriday, July 01, 2011

    Beautiful ribbon roses on your LIM card! My Card

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