Thursday 23 February 2023

Thursday / Friday Post

Hi Everybody!

Sorry I wasn't around yesterday, had another very bad day, and hope that today will be better. Hope you are all doing well.

Today I have another A3 face painting for Erika's seeing red challenge at AJJ. This lady is a bit different, I like experimenting!






The sky this morning:


Discovered these tiny blue stars in the garden:


The moss and lichens are always fascinating:


Crocuses:


Some thinkies / funnies:


WTF?





I am linking to Art Journal Journey, Nicole's FFO 
and Gillena's Friday art fun.

Have a great day, take care,
And thanks a lot for coming by!
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55 comments:

  1. kathyinozarksThursday, February 23, 2023

    Hi Valerie, so sorry for not so good day-hugs. Love that you have spring blooms coming up already. and Loving your lady she looks like she is full of spunk and good spirit. Happy weekend hugs Kathy

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Thanks so much Kathy, I feel better today! Hope you are keepng well, Sweetie!

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  2. peppylady (Dora)Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Wow flower, it to cold here for any thing to bloom.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  3. My name is Erika.Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Sorry to hear you didn't have a great day Valerie. This lady is great. She had a very different personality from the last few ladies you've shared. It's fun to see soe variety. I hope Friday us a better day for you. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Thanks Erika. It's good to try something different! Enjoy your day!

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  4. AnonymousThursday, February 23, 2023

    Hi Val, good morning 🌄 Hope today will be a better one for you! Take care and do something fun! Hugs from us all, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Thanks Sarah, we have art therapy this afternoon, that's aways fun!

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  5. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsThursday, February 23, 2023

    Sorry to read you had another bad day Valerie, I hope your Art time is helping to take your mind off things. Your green eyed girl is absolutely stunning, love those golden curls in her hair.
    The found blue stars are so pretty but the words of William Gladstone shine through for me today. Be kind to yourself you share so much Joy in your creativity and beautiful pictures. Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Thanks so much, Tracey. Gladstone's quote is really beautiful ad encouraging, sometimes the world seems so dark. Have a great day, huGs, Valerie

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Good morning, Your Exquisite Valerieness: I am very pleased to be back in communication with you having endured an enforced absence in Cuba where I had no access to the internet at all. It was quite lovely in many respects. No news of war, political pandering, disasters of one kind or another, environmental destruction - but I did miss my blogging friends, high among them, of course, the ornithological legend of Balconia-by-the-Rhine. As you know, the Brits (of which you are one) refer to young women as birds so I am very happy with the bird who stars on your post today. Created in your inimical style she is beguiling and beautiful. It's a pretty good way to come back to winter in Ontario, having seen many Cuban lovelies. Now, all that remains is to get you well again, but that may be a challenge too great for me. I will, however, smother you with hugs and kisses and that will perhaps make you feel a little better - David

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Thanks David, so happy that you are back with us instead of tinkering around in Cuba. I hope the coffee was good and the girls beautiful, and am looking forward to seeing photos-. I am getting better, just sometimes everthing goes haywire, but I hope to go home on March 8th, and I am looking forward to my own place! Here in the clinic gardens we have a wonderful array of birds, who are not shy and jump onto ou hand if you hae something on it. And there are sweet little mice hiding from the big cat who likes to roam here, and lots of pretty squirrels. Big hugs to you and Miriam, Valeriexxxx

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  7. Elkes LebensglĂźckThursday, February 23, 2023

    Die Dame ist dir gelungen , sie hat was , stolz wie sie ist! WunderschĂśn. Toll die Fotos und all die anderen SprĂźche.
    Hoffe dass es dir wieder besser geht. Dieses auf und ab Wetter bei mir mit der Feuchtigkeit und Nebel macht mir auch zu schaffen. Pass auf dich auf!
    Ich wĂźnsche dir ein schĂśnes Wochenende!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Danke, liebe Elke. Das Wetter macht wirklich Probleme! Hier ist sehr regnerisch. Dir einen schĂśnen tag, alles Liebe, Valerie

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  8. Crafting QueenThursday, February 23, 2023

    Hope you are doing better today. Love your painting. Your work is full of colour and energy. Hugs Anesha x

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  9. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

    Hi Deb, great to see you around again. You are not the only one who seems to be locked out of their own account. I have to write some comments as anonymous or it doesn't work. I hope you are soon feeling better, i am hoping for real spring! Hugs, valerie

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  10. Kathy LeoniaThursday, February 23, 2023

    so adorable plants;)

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  11. DVArtistThursday, February 23, 2023

    Seriously how can one go wrong with green eyes and red hair? I love her. Wonderful photos and the cats with the unopened food is just too funny. Thanks for joining FFO too.

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  12. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

    Thanks Annie, hugs!

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  13. Lucyna DrozłowskaThursday, February 23, 2023

    Życzę dużo zdrowia bo ono jest najważniejsze. Piękna praca. Zabawne są tekotki na fotografii. Udanego piątku 😊

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

      Thanks Lucyna, Good health is indeed very important. Have a great week, hugs!

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  14. NeetThursday, February 23, 2023

    The cat picture reminds me of a little cat I had. She was abandoned, along with her brother, in a decorative chimney pot with an unopened tin of cat food. She became my constant companion for 19 years, what a love she was, but very much in charge.
    Love your painted lady. Portraits are always a treat when coming from you and I think you have this personal touch with always decorating their hair in some way that is different from what most folks do. I love it.
    However, I am so sorry to hear you are having a bad time at the moment. I do hope that as today progressed it got a little better for you. At least you are being cared for and hopefully all your needs are being taken care of and you have lots of time to rest and hopefully grow stronger. I just wish, for you, that recovery would happen that little quicker. Take care
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  15. Sandra CoxThursday, February 23, 2023

    I love how expressive the faces of your Painted Ladies are. This one in particular.
    I'm so sorry you had a bad day. Hugs,

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  16. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 23, 2023

    Thanks Neet. Cats and dogs give us so much love and loyalty. I had my rescue cat for 22 years, she was such a clever and gentle soul. Glad you liked my red lady, painting is so relaxing. I am hoping I can go home on March 8th, keep your fingers crossed for me. Hope you are feeling better, hugs, Valerie ❤️😊❤️

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  17. AnonymousFriday, February 24, 2023

    So sorry you had a bad day, feel better soon.
    I do like your red lady :)

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  18. Bleubeard and ElizabethFriday, February 24, 2023

    I am so sorry to read you had a bad day yesterday. I hope today is better. At least you were able to make art. Your latest lady is beautiful. Her curly hair is darling and I love her sweater/shirt. She is a great entry for Erika's theme at AJJ.

    I laughed hard at the cat bowls. And the word queue made me laugh, too. However, the Gladstone quote stole my heart.

    I hope today is a better day, dear.

    I keep getting "Failed to Publish."

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 24, 2023

      Yes, Bl*gger is making our lives difficult just now!

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  19. Bleubeard and ElizabethFriday, February 24, 2023

    I was here over half a day ago and blogger is finally acting nice to me.

    Second comment won't publish now!

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  20. Veronica LeeFriday, February 24, 2023

    Sorry to hear you didn't have a great day, Valerie.

    Love your painted lady, especially her green eyes and red hair.

    Hugs and blessings.

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  21. Gene BlackFriday, February 24, 2023

    I think your lady is a lot of fun. I may "borrow" the shape of her hair for one of my quilted faces. I hope you don't mind.

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  22. SueFriday, February 24, 2023

    What an amazing painting, she looks wonderful! I'm sorry I've been MIA too, lots of grandma duties so I can't complain, I'm living my best life! I hope you are feeling better today, take care and have a great weekend xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 24, 2023

      Don't worry, the first days/weeks/months in a baby's life are too precious to miss, beeing a grandma is much more important than blogging!

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  23. ChristineFriday, February 24, 2023

    So sorry you had a bad day. Beautiful page. Thanks for the thinkies. Love those blue stars.

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  24. TomFriday, February 24, 2023

    ...thanks for sharing your crocuses, we will have to wait to see them here.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 24, 2023

      Thanks Tom, I love to see the spring flowers, and the trees are starting to bud, too!

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  25. https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/Friday, February 24, 2023

    Im sorry to hear that you haven't had a good couple of days, I hope your weekend is better. Your painting is really cool. I wish that I could paint like that. I love the colours too. Michelle x

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 24, 2023

      Thanks Michele. And I love your Steampunk work!

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  26. CJ KennedyFriday, February 24, 2023

    I hope things are better for you. Your goddess looks like she's thinking about a cappuccino and maybe a pastry to go with it. It's so nice to see Spring flowers popping up. Old Man Winter is making a comeback this week. Take care.

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 24, 2023

      I feel better today, thanks. Stay safe if the weather gets bad.

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  27. ChrissyFriday, February 24, 2023

    She is fabulous with that red hair and yellow swirls Valerie, gorgeous painting..
    Have a wonderful and safe weekend..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Valerie-JaelFriday, February 24, 2023

      Thanks Chrissy, have a great weekend 😊😊😊

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  28. Lisabella RussoFriday, February 24, 2023

    I hope you feel better. I love your redhead, she has attitude! Thanks for the beautiful flowers too.

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  29. Gillena CoxSaturday, February 25, 2023

    Wow luv your thinkies today. The red lady is fantastic. Have a nice weekend.
    Thanks for linking to Art For Fun Friday.

    Much💜love

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  30. LA PaylorSunday, February 26, 2023

    so many comments! Your woman is charming, love gold... and the quote about power... amen sistah!
    LeeAnna

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