Wednesday, July 11, 2012

hey sleepy head

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I had a sudden urge to draw and paint a bear.
$50  5"x7" watercolour painting
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85 comments:

  1. JANE MINTER11 July 2012 at 07:03

    very sleepy ..lovely !

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  2. Beach Cat !11 July 2012 at 07:25

    Oh my gosh, he is absolutely beautiful. YOur color is gorgeous. Can I ask your favorite brand of watercolor paint? I am just getting into building a collection.

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  3. Unknown11 July 2012 at 08:12

    How lovely this is! I love it.

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  4. Sandra Busby11 July 2012 at 08:45

    A slightly different type of bear than the ones I paint but wonderful! Don't you just love them? He's gorgeous :0)

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  5. Cynthia Schelzig11 July 2012 at 08:55

    I love this bear!!! soooooo relaxed zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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  6. Lydie11 July 2012 at 08:56

    What a beautiful bear, so juicy . Beautiful colors too !

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  7. Amanda Bilson11 July 2012 at 09:03

    Love this one - the expression, colours and composition are fab.

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  8. Carol Blackburn11 July 2012 at 09:18

    This is so adorable, Nora. :) Thanks for the smile.

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  9. Rita Vaselli11 July 2012 at 09:19

    Hi,Nora!He sleeps like a teddy bear!Wonderful watercolor loose and strong at same.I love it!

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  10. Joan Tavolott11 July 2012 at 11:00

    I'm just back from vacation and trying to catch up on what I missed. Love the bear, but those oranges are wonderul. They look so colorful and juicy!!! Nice work!

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  11. ann @ studiohyde11 July 2012 at 11:12

    Oh my word, I love all the colours you have washed in here. How good is this 10/10 :)

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  12. Julia11 July 2012 at 11:42

    Just beautiful!

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  13. Judy11 July 2012 at 11:54

    Sometimes those urges happen! :) I like him a lot!

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  14. ChrisAndCat11 July 2012 at 12:21

    Wow, this is gorgeous - I love animal pictures.

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  15. jill polsby11 July 2012 at 12:59

    Fantastic! Just dropping in a bit of color here and there. Wowzers.

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  16. hmuxo11 July 2012 at 13:32

    SO sweet....I love the softness in the painting.

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  17. Roger Åkesson11 July 2012 at 13:45

    I love how soft it is and that it got an abstract feeling too it, take a step back and the bear look less abstract and more real.

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  18. Creations By Mit11 July 2012 at 14:13

    Absolutely LOVE this, Nora!!! Especially how you incorporated so many colors into the piece!!

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  19. minnemie11 July 2012 at 14:28

    Awww... cute and excellent!

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  20. Magdalena11 July 2012 at 14:39

    Wonderful bear :D

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  21. Janny Jager 11 July 2012 at 15:46

    Lovely this sleeping bear

    Greetings Janny

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  22. Antonio Hernández 11 July 2012 at 16:57

    Nora great, an example of synthesis.

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  23. renate11 July 2012 at 17:07

    He is so cute Nora! And in your style it's wonderful to see!

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  24. Cindy D.11 July 2012 at 17:33

    Looks wonderful! I particularly love all those colors you use for shadows.

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  25. Sonia Aguiar11 July 2012 at 18:35

    Hola Nora. Es un oso amoroso, muy bello. Un abrazo. Sonia.

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  26. Unknown11 July 2012 at 19:32

    Interesting subject choice and well rendered.

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  27. Paper Creations by Shirley11 July 2012 at 20:43

    I love this ! The colours are beautiful. I like your style :)

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  28. Dan Kent11 July 2012 at 21:33

    I gasped when I saw this. This is excellent! I love the way the colors overlap. Wow!!! Absolutely stunningly beautiful.

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  29. Watermarycolors12 July 2012 at 02:57

    Hi Nora, is a wonderful work, i love the soft colors,I always think that is amazing what you do with watercolors.. :) Hugs!

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  30. Tina Moriano12 July 2012 at 04:45

    Precioso. Trabajas con el color y las pinceladas justas.

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  31. Autumn Leaves12 July 2012 at 06:20

    So gorgeous, Nora!! Your work is always just so perfect!

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  32. Balaji Venugopal12 July 2012 at 06:55

    Lovely pose, and beautifully painted!

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  33. Edgar Cabrera12 July 2012 at 09:39

    beautiful, beautiful watercolor!

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  34. Isabelle Nicolazzo-Art'Zazou12 July 2012 at 12:21

    SUPERBE!!!!!

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  35. Krafty Kows12 July 2012 at 13:35

    Oh my, what amazing work you create. I'm so impressed. Jeanette

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  36. Anamaria do Val12 July 2012 at 18:46

    lovely watercolor! Your style is unique, Nora

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  37. Shirley Fachilla12 July 2012 at 18:53

    Love your bear and all your glorious uses of the happy accidents watercolor provides.

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  38. Angela Sullivan12 July 2012 at 21:44

    He is adorable. Don't you just love painting bears

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  39. Floriana Quaini13 July 2012 at 03:54

    Ciao Nora,
    I like very very much your animals (also people), they are so particular, sweet and kind...and soft ...they make smile and smile and give emotions...
    Ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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  40. Carolyn Dube13 July 2012 at 07:00

    Stunning use of color and subtle lines!! Wow!

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  41. carol l mckenna13 July 2012 at 07:52

    Absolutely lovely watercolor ~ love the bear ~~ thanks ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  42. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com13 July 2012 at 08:35

    You made him look harmless and cuddly - the power of paint!
    Beautiful warms and cool areas on this. Nora. As always...so well painted.

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  43. carlarey13 July 2012 at 10:20

    Awww, he's so cuddly. I just want to leave him a marshmallow and tiptoe away so he can finish his nap.
    Brilliant work!

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  44. suzanne cabrera13 July 2012 at 12:16

    This bear might as well be me...this is exactly how I've felt this week. Beautiful, beautiful work!

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  45. Debbie13 July 2012 at 12:50

    Beautiful watercolor work!! The bear makes a wonderful subject.

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  46. Alicia C13 July 2012 at 14:37

    amazingly wonderful bear!

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  47. Lynn Cohen13 July 2012 at 15:12

    Dreamy, and I also LOVE your new header painting. HPPF!

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  48. ruma13 July 2012 at 15:22

    Hello, Nora MacPhail.

    　　It is my joy to share your wonderful work.
    　　And sweet message charms my heart.

    　　I pray for your happiness and world peace.

    Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma ❃

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  49. kat13 July 2012 at 16:29

    I love your use of colors in this, so very lovely.

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  50. Tracey FK13 July 2012 at 19:11

    That is simply glorious... the magic loose lines and wonderful colours... one day i hope I become this skilful...xx

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  51. Catharina Engberg13 July 2012 at 19:31

    So sweat! Another nice one of your personal style!

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  52. Molly13 July 2012 at 19:45

    beautiful. such sad, sleepy eyes. i love the shades of purple/blue you used for shadowing.

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  53. Rubén14 July 2012 at 04:36

    Nora: hermoso trabajo, me gustaría dormir como ese Oso. Bien Logrado.
    Felicitaciones.

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  54. Rosa Viñas14 July 2012 at 04:52

    Hola Nora, me parece una acuarela preciosa, realmente tierna con un colorido impresionante, me gusta mucho. Te deseo un buen verano.

    Un abrazo

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  55. Giggles14 July 2012 at 07:04

    Perfect he is!! Wow love him!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  56. Celeste Bergin14 July 2012 at 11:09

    a charmer...! nice size too..big bear on a small surface.

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  57. ashok14 July 2012 at 13:22

    perfect!

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  58. Leovi14 July 2012 at 14:07

    Yes, delicious paint, I like that Sleepy, beautiful colors. Greetings.

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  59. Mary C. Nasser14 July 2012 at 15:45

    So, so gorgeous!
    I love the variety of your palette, and the way you unify the colors in your painting!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  60. Abela14 July 2012 at 17:25

    Very good, I like how you got the image from overlapping spots. Saludos

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  61. GlorV114 July 2012 at 22:33

    Excellent watercolor. I love the bear sleeping. Nice job!

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  62. Anonymous15 July 2012 at 03:04

    OMG - once again you've blown me away. (I need a bigger house to hang all the pieces I want to buy!

    Neena

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  63. Sinderella's Studio15 July 2012 at 08:37

    wish my urges came out incredible like that!
    cheers, dana

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  64. sue greco15 July 2012 at 09:16

    Wow! Such a beautiful cuddly bear. Love your use of watercolors, always interesting.

    Sue

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  65. Heather15 July 2012 at 09:27

    oh this is just beautiful!!!!!!i love it.

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  66. Christine15 July 2012 at 09:52

    He's beautiful!

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  67. Melisa15 July 2012 at 10:02

    You should always follow urges that lead to something this beautiful!

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  68. irinapictures15 July 2012 at 10:25

    Looks like he feels hot and wants some cold water to dive in.
    This is all about art: you manage the story after you see the image. Thank you Nora for this experience.

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  69. Unknown15 July 2012 at 10:37

    Hi Nora, great painting...:)

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  70. Joni Nickrent15 July 2012 at 11:02

    Absolutely stunning! Such an amazing and beautiful technique!

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  71. manomij15 July 2012 at 12:16

    Very nice indeed!

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  72. Debbie15 July 2012 at 12:37

    beautiful painting today!

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  73. bellefrogworks15 July 2012 at 16:52

    That bear is what makes my heart beat fast at the thought of water colors - however, that stops quickly because I just can't make them work. You can and do however, and that bear is fabulous.

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  74. Alexandra MacVean15 July 2012 at 17:31

    Another beautiful painting and I love the style of your animals, too. Very well done! :)

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  75. Helen Cooper15 July 2012 at 17:39

    Great bear! Love all the colours you introduced! Terrific composition!

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  76. Natasha15 July 2012 at 18:22

    Oh my gosh! Love your watercolour. Wow.

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  77. Kate @ KMericks16 July 2012 at 11:42

    Wow. I wish that my watercolors turned out even half as beautifully. I think its my lack of patience.... or just talent. But you definitely have talent. The polar bear is beautiful!
    xo Kate

    P.S. I have a giveaway and I'd love for you or anyone else to join. This is my first give-away, if you have any tips how to make this better I'd appreciate it!

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  78. Alicia C16 July 2012 at 12:34

    what an incredible piece!

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  79. JKW16 July 2012 at 23:22

    OMGosh I love bears almost as much as birds. Gorgeous painting. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  80. Linda17 July 2012 at 21:31

    Oh so lovely but he's making me sleepy. :)

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  81. Juan Antonio Torron Castro18 July 2012 at 07:54

    Precioso, magnífico. Me gusta mucho la acuarela, felicitaciones.

    Saludos.

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  82. MS Raghav18 July 2012 at 09:47

    polar bear!!! nice!

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  83. sue greco18 July 2012 at 20:34

    My comments are not going through, I will try again. Wonderful painting of the bear. Beautiful watercolor and interesting composition.

    Sue

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  84. Sharon Whitley21 July 2012 at 04:58

    Love this bear! I have a photo on my to do list of a bear in a similar sort of pose, he's fab!

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  85. Sherry Schmidt5 August 2012 at 19:50

    Wow Nora, this bear is gorgeous! Beautiful colors!

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