Saturday, 5 February 2022

Weekend Post

 Hi Everybody!

Here's wishing us all a happy and safe weekend. I am feeling a tad better, which makes me happy!
Today I have a new piece for Elizabeth's What's your style challenge at AJJ. I have a mixed media A3 face, a fun piece made to cheer me up. I am also linking to Paperbabe challenges, anything goes:






Some paintings of Düseldorf from Ferdinand Pathel:











Some thinkies/ funnies:





Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
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  1. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, February 05, 2022

    I am delighted to hear that you are feeling a little better, Valerie, and that is quite a woman you have created for us as testament to your renewed vigour. I just hope this poor girl doesn't get a sore throat! She'd need a tumbler of medicine not a teaspoon! And think of the distance her food has to travel from her mouth all the way down the alimentary tract. Maybe she has strong muscles and grinds and mashes it on the way! Perhaps we should name her Giraffe Woman. She is very appealing though and I think that it's entirely appropriate that you experiment with different body shapes so that we appreciate them all, and rejoice in people the way they are. Right now we are ensconced in a hotel in Belleville. We will leave early in the morning to meet up with my daughter, son-in-law and grandson to take the ferry to Amherst Island where we hope to find some owls. Then in the afternoon we will go to her house in Ottawa to wine, dine, laugh, giggle, and generally have a fine time together. Until the next time, hugs and kisses. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Hi David! Glad you like today's girl with the long neck, just think how nice it would be to have such a long neck to kiss!And as you say, I like to experiment, and art doesn't have to resemble reality, which is why I like it! Glad you are already safely in Belleville. Hope your birding tour will be successful and that you see lots of owls, and take lots of photos to delight us. And enjoy your well deserved wining and dining afterwards. Have a great time together with your family. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. DVArtistSaturday, February 05, 2022

    I love this face especially the eyes. These are some fabulous pieces of art. Thanks for sharing. I am glad to know you are feeling better.

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  3. Carola BartzSaturday, February 05, 2022

    Your face painting is beautiful, very expressive. The paintings of Düsseldorf are lovely, I especially love the one that must be on Martinstag with all those lanterns.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks Carola. Martinstag was also so special, I hope it will take place again after Corona. Have a great weekend, hugs!

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  4. MarthaSaturday, February 05, 2022

    I love your art and the paintings Val. I've been missing posts since I've been working again and had to read back to find out you are back at the clinic. I'm glad you are feeling better today and hope you will be all better soon! Have a great weekend. :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      I've been here for nearly six weeks now, and am slowly starting to feel better. You have a great weekend, too! Hugs!

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  5. kathyinozarksSaturday, February 05, 2022

    Hi Valerie, I really enjoyed your post very much your art and also the paintings and memes too Happy weekend so glad you are feeling better too hugs

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks so much Kathy, have a great weekend, stay safe! Hugs!

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  6. ChristineSaturday, February 05, 2022

    So glad you are feeling a bit better, lovely art today!

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  7. ChrissySaturday, February 05, 2022

    She is wonderful Valerie...glad you are feeling better..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks Chrissy, have a great weekend, stay safe!

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  8. AnonymousSaturday, February 05, 2022

    Hi Val, good morning. Glad you are feeling a bit better, just don't start overdoing things! Here all is well. Have a good and restful weekend, take care, hugs, SARAH

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks Sarah, have a great weekend, hugs to all your tribe!

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  9. nwilliams6Saturday, February 05, 2022

    Another totally fabulous face, Valerie. I love her eyes and her hair. Beautiful. The paintings you have shared are all so wonderful - I love how he did multiple people! Inspiring. The meme are fun - TFS! Hugz

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks Nancy! Mr Pathel is very talented! Hugs!

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  10. craftytrogSaturday, February 05, 2022

    A gorgeous piece of art Valerie! I love your faces.
    Thanks for sharing those wonderful paintings and memes too.
    So glad that you're feeling a little better.
    Alison

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks so much, dear Alison! Have a great Weekend!

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  11. Lucyna DrozłowskaSaturday, February 05, 2022


    A long neck is a sign of beauty in a woman. I really like the paintings. I'm glad you are feeling better. Have a nice weekend:)

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  12. CJ KennedySaturday, February 05, 2022

    the portrait reminds me of Modigliani. Fun! Lovely scenes or your fair city. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Enjoy the weekend.

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  13. Divers and SundrySaturday, February 05, 2022

    oooo, what a great hat! I would definitely wear that hat :)

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  14. My name is Erika.Saturday, February 05, 2022

    I'm glad to hear you are feeling a little bit better Valerie. Hurrah! and Like how today this lady has her hair twisted up. She has a lovely long neck too. And nice views of Dusseldorf over various time periods. It is fun to see how places change. Hope you still get some down time and have a wonderful weekend. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, February 05, 2022

      Thanks Erika, we have lots of free time at the weekend, so that's good!

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  15. Crafting QueenSaturday, February 05, 2022

    Love this latest face, beautiful. Really hope you feel better soon. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs Anesha

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  16. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsSaturday, February 05, 2022

    Oh Valerie she really is a beauty, somewhat exotic may I say.. love her dangly earrings.
    Outstanding display of artwork from Dusseldorf makes me want to go paint paint and paint some more. Thanks so much for sharing @ Paperbabe Stamps Challenge, it's wonderful to see you there. Continue to grow stronger Creative Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, February 06, 2022

      Thanks Tracey, glad you like my lady. Pathel paints wonderful pics of Düsseldorf, I love his work! Hugs!

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  17. Bleubeard and ElizabethSunday, February 06, 2022

    What good news to read you are marginally better. Bleubeard and I will be dancing in the office after hearing this good news.

    My neck is so short, I say I have no neck. I envy your lady with her extra long neck. I love your painting. You draw and paint those women so well. She has such a pretty face, too.

    What beautiful paintings. I love the quirky buildings he painted that you show ever so often. I also like how he painted the canal. I was impressed that he painted both historical and modern Dusseldorf.

    LOVED the cat meme and the others were just beautiful and SO true, too. Stay safe and get well, dear.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, February 06, 2022

      Thanks Elizabeth. As a kid I always wanted a long neck, but I still haven't got one! Have a great Sunday, stay safe!

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  18. Danielle L ZecherSunday, February 06, 2022

    I love the cat one! Ours definitely do and they know it.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, February 06, 2022

      Yes, cats know that they are royalty and expect to be treated as such!

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  19. kiwikidSunday, February 06, 2022

    So good to hear you are feeling a bit better. Lovely art work and paintings, isn't that meme true of all cats??

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, February 06, 2022

      Thanks Sue, It's true indeed, cats just know it!

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  20. SueSunday, February 06, 2022

    I'm so glad that you're feeling a little better. I love your elegant lady and the cat meme made me laugh, it's so true lol. Take care and have a great week (but take it easy) Sue xx

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  21. bread&saltSunday, February 06, 2022

    Dear Valerie! Your "face painting" looks great with warm and peaceful colors. Have a wonderful new week.

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  22. MeggymayMonday, February 07, 2022

    Sorry I am late calling in Valerie, I was pleased to read that you are feeling a bit better and I hope that continues.
    A fantastic page and a beautiful lady.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelMonday, February 07, 2022

      Thanks Yvonne, always nice to see you! Have a great week, hugs!

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  23. pearshapedcraftingMonday, February 07, 2022

    Oh Valerie, she is beautiful! Love those Dusseldorf paintings too! Hugs, Chrisx

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  24. Lowcarb team memberMonday, February 07, 2022

    I do like your art and the paintings too.
    A lovely colourful post.

    All the best Jan

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  25. NeetThursday, February 10, 2022

    So pleased you are feeling a little better. It shows in your painting. An ex teacher of mine once told me that when you paint with purple it shows you are happy. Not sure how true it is but it works with this lovely lady you painted. Love the Dusseldorf paintings.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 11, 2022

      Thanks so much Neet, I am using lots of colour just now, and I think that's a good sign!

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