Friday, November 25, 2011

A PENNY FOR HER THOUGHTS

Oil on Canvas ~ SOLD

My dearest South African friend, Penny Haig, bought this painting from me before I moved to the USA. It is a snapshot depiction of my kids at play on Campsbay Beach. I am not sure who I miss most, my friend or my kids at this age!!!

The painting has rich impasto brush strokes, emphasizing the transition between the warm and cool colours, which in turn, creates a lively, sunny rendition of a very special moment of kids on the beach.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did painting it!

o x o



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12 comments:

  1. Seaweed and RaineNovember 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    A gorgeous painting and a wonderful memento. What a thoughtful friend. Yes, kids DO grow so quickly... sometimes too quickly. :)

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  2. SherryNovember 28, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    That's a beautiful painting...I think I can sit and stare at it all day. I'm a new follower please drop by for a visit when you can.

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  3. Artsy VaVaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I love this painting! Beautiful!!!

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  4. JillNovember 28, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    What a gorgeous painting!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  5. KellieNovember 29, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    the painting is gorgeous!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I wish I had an ounce of your talent! Beautiful!
    Melody
    Chattychics.com

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  7. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Cecilia - I just love your style and browsing through your blog looking at your artwork. I was awarded the "Versatile Blogger Award" last week, and I'd like to pass it on to you. If you'd like to accept the award, you can find the details here:

    http://repurposemylife.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-week-im-thankful-for.html

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. All ArtfulNovember 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful.
    Stephanie @ All Artful

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  9. AnneDecember 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love it! Simply beautiful...

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  10. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Oh my goodness Cecilia, what an amazing gift. In addition to it being such a gorgeous painting but the vibrant colours depict the vibrancy of your wonderful children. I would love it if you could link this fabulous post to our newly launched linky party.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  11. Nan ~ Playful DecorDecember 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Oh my, beautiful! Someday, I would like a painting of my kids at play - what a treasure!! I shouldn't even invite you to my blog. I'm doing a wall mural and while I think it will be fine, I'd never want a professional artist to see it!!! :) However, I'd love for you to link up to Tuesday's Nursery on Dec 6th for all ages of kids decor party. Here is the site: PlayfulDecor.blogspot.com - I'm going back to look at more of your work and following. Oh, and love Carmel - we have friends there. Nice to meet you! Nan

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  12. Honey at 2805December 6, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    This picture is wonderful, Cecilia! Thank you for linking this wonderful art piece to Potpourri Friday!

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