If you caught yesterday’s post: “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay,” you MIGHT recognize this old red boat.
I couldn’t resist doing it in watercolor.
But alas my attempts at recreating it – TWICE – last evening – fell short of what I had in mind….
One last try I thought….
So I flipped the 10×12 sheet of Arches over and slapped on some paint with abandon this time – not even trying to exactly recreate, but just having fun splashing and creating a “feeling,” presuming I would never post this one.
But then….
I kinda liked it.
It’s not a Monet or a Matisse, but it’s a “Jodi,”
and for now, that’s okay.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
I always appreciate a “Jodi” 😉
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That is so sweet of you Frances! Thank you. ☺️
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I think it is a GREAT job and I like a “Jodi!” I can’t wait to see more “Jodi’s” in the future. 🙂
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Thanks pj. It’s was just fun. 😉
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That is the most important part! FUN!! 🙂
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Nice job! Your joy and abandon come through in this painting! Nice bright warm colors and great shapes on the boat too! Well done! Row on, my watercolorista ‘nista! 💜💛💜
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You are so kind. It is far from what I want. I felt a bit pressured on it. Darn it! And still wish I could have step by step instructions…. I kinda like it, but don’t love it. I’m guessing you know how I feel 🙂
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I know exactly how you feel. Oh, we could write a book!! But as Kerfe said, I think it was a really cool interpretation. It’s not supposed to be perfect (and wouldn’t it be boring if it ever/always was?), but I think it conveys your impression and your feelings and that makes it really wonderful! You’re conveying your message to us and we can understand and relate. What more can an artist ask for than that? 😘🎨👍🙇😍
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awww – thanks! 🙂
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Ok and I just wanna add…..you are evolving on your quest to be your best YOU. You and your art are unique. The world needs to see what you have to offer. And we’re seeing it here! A developing beautiful Jodi that only YOU can create. That’s what we want to see! I hope this makes sense, as God only knows why I woke from a weird dream at 315 and turned on my phone lol. Anyway. It’s beautiful, we love it, and …. you’re evolving at exactly the rate you were designed to. WC is its own beast too, which no doubt plays a huge role here! It does what it wants but in this case, it and you made what you were supposed to make. Ok I’m rambling now. Night night! 😘🙇😍🎨👍
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Oh sweet Laura – what a good heart you have so full of encouragement and kindness!!!! I don’t think I would even be painting if it weren’t for you – you know that!? Thank you for this message my artist angel! 🙂 ❤
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Should be interpretative and it is. I like the abstractness. (K)
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I do like interpretive art so much better than realistic. If I want realistic, I’ll take a photo, but I still struggle with my “interpretation” 🙂
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This one looks good to me.
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The ‘Jodi’ is priceless! I would pay millions for it. Thanks Jodi, have a great day! 🙂
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Oh Terry – you would not!!!! But thank you for making my day! 🙂 Maybe I should send to you as a housewarming gift for your new home!?
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Well you are a sweetheart! 🙂
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send me you address and it’s yours buddy – if you really want it 🙂 No obligation as I’m pretty sure you were just being sweet 🙂
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Jodi, I would proudly display it in my new home! Not wanting to write my address here for everyone to see. 🙂
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if you want, you can email your address to me privately @ mckinneyjodi@gmail.com. 🙂
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Loved the photo, but I loved this more. 🙂
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Really?????? that is so nice, but I’m having a hard time believing that! LOL!
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The photo made me feel nostalgic, but the painting stirred my imagination.
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I love that Kathy – thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙂
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I was wondering if you were going to try and paint that photo. I’m glad you did…nicely done, Jodi..:)
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Am I so predictable already?! LOL! Oh, but I wish I would’ve done it better. I’m over it now – haha!
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Wow, you NAILED it!
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Oh Gina! Really??? Art is so subjective – eh? I imagine some like and some hate. Thanks for making my day though 🙂
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I think you captured the spirit of the original photograph beautifully 🙂
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thanks so much Gina!
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I think it is a great JODI . Beautiful
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I just knew you were going to do a watercolor. Beautifully rendered Jodi, I love the loose brush strokes! 🎨☕️
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That is so funny! You are not the first to say that…. Am I so easy to read? LOL! Like an open book – eh? Always have been. It is not anything like what I wanted, but thank you for being kind anyway 🙂
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Haha! Well done regardless!
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When you get out of your head and just go wild and play… you make AMAZING things happen. And this painting is tangible proof of that!! It’s beautiful! Awesome Jodi! 💕Cheers to just going for it! 😉
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Oh Charlie – it is FAR from amazing, but thanks for your sweetness and encouragement! Oh how I long to interpret like debi riley!
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So glad you gave it a third go. An awesome Jodi 🙂 !
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Woow loved the photo and painting too! You did a nice job with colors 👍🏼
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Oh Snehal – thank you for being kind!
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Jodi’s are my favourite! True originals! Who wants prints of Monet etc anyways 🙂
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Awww – thanks Mandi – aren’t you the sweetest?!!? 🙂 ❤
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A Jodi is as one-of-a-kind as a Matisse or Monet! 🙂 ❤
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awwh! Thanks T! ❤ 🙂
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The colors are wonderful ~ so warm! There’s nothing wrong with this Jodi, Jodi 🙂
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thank you kind carol!
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I can’t imagine how the two came out so you didn’t like them since I love your work. This one is lovely. The colors are great, and it feels very peaceful.
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Awwww Thank you soooo sooo much Deborah!
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I think it’s FABULOUS Jodi! ❤️😍❤️ I LOVE that it is your style! 👍🎨👍 I don’t think you realize that MANY people work at this for YEARS to try to get to this point that comes so naturally to you! 💕💖 I agree with Charlie- it is AMAZING and so AWESOME friend!
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Aww – really? Sunday April 3, 2015 – I painted my first watercolor (I looked because I posted here on April 4 “My First Watercolor”( https://lifeinbetween.me/2015/04/04/my-first-watercolor/) – I was thinking I should be doing so much better a full year in, so thank you for this encouragement. 🙂 ❤
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Well, I think you are doing fantastic! 😍 Taking a class with a local artist really helped me because I could see how others painted too. 🎨👍😃
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Wow love this watercolor Jodi! nicely done
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thanks Lynn! 🙂
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Very nice, I love the photo and your painting as well!
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I like it, too! A lot!
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Well I do like a “Jodi” that’s for sure! ❤
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aww! thanks KR! 🙂
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I love it!
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gorgeous colors and light tones – its so cheerful!
don’t know how I missed this one! glad I came back to recheck for missed posts 🙂 I love the color palette you chose for this and how much light you kept. Plus all those great Drips, Splashes, Splatters are wonderful and full of freedom. It has the carefree attitude that Charles Reid creates in his watercolors….. well done Jodi!! I really love how you have done this.
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Really Debi? When I look back at this it seems so elementary and lacking, but a blogger friend loved it, so I am sending to him. Art is so subjective – eh? What is the key? Just do what makes us feel good – right? Because not everyone will love it.
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yes. and how the art makes you feel; trumps any minor slip ups made. A powerful, message beats a ‘perfect’ no flaws cold image. yours HAS Mood!!
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I so appreciate your feedback!
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you are so welcome Jodi …. you little Bingo player! LOL though probably not so much these days!
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Me again, Jodi. Are you still running an Etsy shop. Did I imagine that? Can you post a link?
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Hi Lynda. If you go to etsy.com. Search for mckinneyx2designs. Unfortunately the shipping is for US only. Not sure what s/h would be for international.
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Thanks Jodi, I’ll take a look. International shipping seems to vary wildly so I’ll do some investigating. xx
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that would be wonderful – I haven’t really looked into. I know I ordered a paint brush from Australia – and the shipping was more than the brush! SHEEESH!
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What a wonderful follow up; “It’s not a Monet or a Matisse, but it’s a “Jodi,”. You’ve just reminded me of another reason to remember why we create. I thank you.
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Awww thanks. ☺️
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