You’ve probably heard, “Everything’s Coming up Roses.”
Well – I’m in a poppy state of mind these past few days, so after painting this bunch of very loose impressionistic poppies after dinner last night, I decided to name it “Everything’s Popping up Poppies!”
I even put this 8 x 10 painting in a frame I had and hung it on the wall to see what it would look like. First time ever….
I have been inspired by various styles and artists while perusing Pinterest and YouTube and all of my amazing WordPress artist friends and blog followers, so I decided to just “let it go,” and I think this might be my personal favorite so far.
In a few days, it will be one full year since I painted my very first watercolor painting ever (which you can view here). What a fun journey this has been so far. I have learned so much and have sooooo much more to learn. I now understand why many artists say it is a life-long journey to accomplish or develop a style and master a medium!
I am enjoying the journey…
and cherishing the brushstrokes and paint puddles and splashes…
the artistic moments… at life in between.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
wow! joyful, jubilant, soft and Alive!! Lovely lovely lovely!!
VERY well done Jodi 🙂
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Thank you Debi! 🙂
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of course!! a very exciting artwork Miss JJ !!!!! aka ( jubilant jodi )
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I absolutely love this one Jodi. It’s beautiful.
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Thanks so much Sylvia! 🙂
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Three thumbs up! This is wonderful! Definitely frameworthy! This is the real you, right here. Roll on, ‘nista artista sista! 💛💜💛💜💛
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Wow – 3 thumbs 🙂 – thanks Laura! I really kinda like this one – feels kind of weird to say – LOL!
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Haha I understand totally. I may frame my acrylic windows! It is very weird to really like something I make. This is probably my second favorite of yours after that awesome sunrise over snow. I just loved that! This one feels free yet defined and had a distinct style I really like 😍🎨
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I love it Jodi! And I love it framed! Very impressionalistic! I love watching your creativity change and grow. It is so exciting!!
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thanks PJ! and I love hearing from you 🙂
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It’s always my pleasure! 🙂
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WOW, this is another beauty, Jodi!
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thanks so much Cynthia! I rather like this one too (do you ever feel funny saying you like your own art?) Feels braggy – argh!
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Brag on! Call it “Confidence!”
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You are de woman!
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awwwh! thanks 🙂
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Beautiful!!!! The colors and composition are fabulous!! Love!!!! ❤️❤️😃It’s so dreamy that I forgive you for planted another ear worm in my head!! Lol
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thanks charlie o! this one makes me feel like an artist – I dare say…. meekly and uncomfortably… 🙂 (and you just keep on rockin’ the Gypsy Broadway!) hehe!
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DARE! Damn it! LOL… You ARE an artist and don’t you ever forget it!😉💕🎨 Now that I got that out… in other news… I actually played Tulsa in Gypsy once, many moons ago! 😊 So yeah… still in my head as I type this!
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Beautiful Jodi, I will be sending you an email later…..busy, busy today! 🙂
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Thanks Terry! Just don’t be too busy to cherish the moments! 🙂 wink!
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I really love this so much and can see your personality shine through in this beautiful yet fun painting! wow, one year that is awesome Jodi! love this painting!
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awwww! Thanks Lynn! I like that you see my personality in this one as I kinda like it myself. 🙂 Maybe my first one that I have felt I liked enough that I wanted to hang in my home 🙂
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It’s so pretty! Love the poppies!
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Jodi, I’m so glad you joined the art journey and our paths have crossed. Your poppies sing! Remember don’t worry about your style, you already have one, just paint! I’m so happy for you and your framed poppies are so delightful.
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me too Sharon! so glad to have made a friendship with you! I will keep trying to heed your advice!
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Big Hugs 💕👯
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So beautiful Jodi! You are so gifted.
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awww! thank you so much!
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It’s beautiful! It looks terrific matted and framed!
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thanks so much Deborah! 🙂
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mp!
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Beautiful!!! A definite privilege to have hung in any home 🙂
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such a sweet thing to say, Nicole. Thank you!
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More Poppy Love, or in this case poppies popping!! Wonderful art Jodi! It’s amazing how ones art looks once it’s framed and hanging. I await what’s next. Happy anniversary.
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Thanks so much Susan! 🙂
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You are blooming! (K)
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Woow such a pretty poppies i have ever seen 😍What an amazing journey! 💕👍🏼Cheers Jodi!
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Very California 🙂
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WOWZA! Look at you go girl!!! 😄 Love your poppies! And it looks FAB in a frame! Keep having FUN! 🌷🌈🎨🌼💕
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Fabulous poppies.
x
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Your paintings have such a free, lighthearted feel to them. They really do relax a person on sight! Thank you, and may you continue to find joy and meaning in the creation! 😀
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I want to add that I’m really glad you’re proud of what you’re making!
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Your poppies look spectacular in that frame! I’m so glad you’re loving the journey. You’ve come so far, Jodi.
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Congrats on your one year painting anniversary! Poppies are definitely your forte…that’s a beautiful piece! 💜
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I do think you have found your “style” Jodi! Even if you keep improving on it, I do love what I see now. xoxoxo
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Beautiful!
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Stunning Jodi! I’m speechless… I’m not worthy! 😉
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Wowza! Best compliment E V E R ! I am not worthy 🙂
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Wow! Purty poppies!!!
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Thank you, Beverly! your tulips rocked it too! Seems we were on the same plane… 🙂
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My mom loved poppies, and I Love water colors! Thank you for making me smile:)
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You are very welcome! This is actually my favorite to date. I’m glad it made you smile. that makes me smile. 🙂
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Jodi, I love this painting! I was thinking about this one as I was trying some in WC Saturday night – did this take one layer, or more than one? Do you remember? I’d love to come up with my own bright and free poppies. I’ve painted them before, but I really love your version here! 💜
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You know – this is the first one I did that I kinda loved and hung in my own home :)- There is more than one layer – either two or three – I can’t remember – but at least two. 🙂 I did several paintings today – none worth a spit – experimenting – splashing – learning. Amazing that sometimes it takes 5 or 6 or 10 or more before I like one. Journey….. Art….. Life…. 🙂
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Well, yeah! Totally that makes sense! These are so cool and I just don’t see any hard edges, I figured maybe you were able to do it all in one shot somehow. I can see why you wanted to hang them!
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And you know, you totally learned something today that will lead to that next one you will hang!
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hopefully! 🙂
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