Along our usual lunch time walk, Charlie and I pass a house we refer to as the one ‘where the kids live. ‘
There are not many little ones that live on the street we walk on (much to the dismay of the sweet kiddos that recently moved into this home).
But when we do pass this home, if we are lucky and the kids are home and out playing, they come running to visit us. What a joy that is for both Charlie and me.
When the family first moved in and Charlie was newly adopted, he would cower when they came running. These day, he looks for them with anticipation when we pass. What a difference a year makes.
This watercolor painting is my very loose interpretation of the beautiful trees that line the street in front of “the house with the kids.” It was such a beautiful sight this past week that I had to take a picture with my phone as I knew I wanted to paint it.
Soon all the leaves will be gone, but this day they glowed golden in the Autumn sun.
Wishing you a day that is bright and golden and glowing.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
I love how you’ve painted this, Jodi, with the light coming through the leaves – I saw a similar sight on my walk the other day.I really want to get painting again… I need to give myself the time.
A lot can be done in a year, all things considered…
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Thanks so much Tom! I was so overwhelmed with the beauty i had to interpret it in wc!! This autumn seems to be particularly gorgeous. But then I think I said that last year too. Lol.
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Jodi, your painting brings me right there. It’s so beautiful. I can imagine all the joy you and Charlie share with our walks. 💗
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Thank you so very much Mary! You brought me great joy with your sweet comment :0
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Your painting is absolutely beautiful
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YOU are so absolutely beautiful for saying so 🙂 thank you Beth!!
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Ah…there’s just something lovely about Charlie’s story…it’s amazing how freeing it is when we know with such certainty that we are loved.
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☺️ and btw Charlie has s guest post tomorrow. 😉🐶
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Beautiful painting Jodi! It really shows autumn! Those poor kids! It would be very sad to move into a neighborhood where there weren’t there children for them to make friends with.
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They are so cute though and there are 4 of them so they play together. 😊
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That is great they have each other to play with. Probably better this way because often siblings will leave out each other when they are with their friends.
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Beautiful watercolor as usual – you do not paint bad ones, you know that don’t you? Happy Saturday my friend! 🙂
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I do not share the worse ones! Lol. Thanks sweet Terry!
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Oh I do love the golden glow in your painting!! You brightened my day 🙂 Happy Saturday to you!
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Thanks c!!💛🍁
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Such a golden glow you have created Jodi. Lovely. Hello Charlie pats and hugs.
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Thanks so much Susan!!💛🍁
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So refreshing!
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💛🍁
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Love how you painted this Jodi! 💛 I like the angle and how you left some area white on your paper. Looks like a happy place to be at this house! 😊
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Thanks so much Jill. It’s been such a beautiful inspiring fall! 💛🍁
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I agree!! 🍂😊👍
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Wonderful autumn painting, Jodi! Miss the fall foliage here in SoCal! 💛 Christine
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Thanks Christine. It’s been one of the most beautiful autumns I can remember. 🍁💛
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Beautiful color and shining simplicity and of course many splashes of “Jodi Joy” 🙂 Charlie was a rescue dog, right? I have seen my daughter’s rescue dog blossom and so I can totally relate to the joy of watching that happen over time. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
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Thanks Margaret. Yes Charlie was rescued. He’s come a long way in a year. ❤️
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Beautiful picture. It’s so wonderful to know Charlie found his forever home. That even though perhaps past abuse? He has been able to trust people again including noisy children. That he looks forward to them. It’s so great you gave him a second chance! Wonderful painting I love it 😉 😁🐕
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Thanks sweet mandi!💛🐶
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You’re welcome 🙂 Enjoy your Sunday.
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So beautiful Jodi x
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Thanks Lynn!🍁💛
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So very lovely
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Simply lovely, Jodi … you’ve captured the soft golden glow of those autumn trees so beautifully! Anita 🙂
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Thanks so much Anita!🍁💛
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Lovely, lovely painting, Jodi. There is so much beauty in Autumn. I’m glad you and Charlie get out to enjoy it.
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Thanks so much carol!🍁🐶
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Love love this Jodi! Sweet story too! Charlie is one lucky dog 🙂
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Thanks so so much Jenna!💛
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Lovely watercolor and autumn walks are the BEST!
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They sure are! 🍁👍
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wonderfully captured Moment! gorgeous light, Color and mood…. 🙂
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Thanks Debi!
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That’s a beautiful painting, Jodi! I don’t know the names of the techniques so I can’t say this correctly, but I like the way the leaves are a transparent, single shape and we can still see the trunks and stems. It’s not like a photograph, but I can still tell exactly how colorful the trees are and sort of see the sun shining through! (And now you know for sure I’m not an artist.)
Just as important, thanks for transforming Charlie from an insecure shelter dog to the happy, confident and sweet boy he is now. Loving homes are what bring out a dog’s true personality, but not all dogs get that chance.
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Thank you so much Ann! I so so so appreciate you taking the time to explain what you like. I believe it is called impressionistic – but I have not studied art either – so only know what I like, but you totally got what I was trying to convey! YAY! You made my day. And our Mr. Charlie! It is so very wonderful to see him look for all his friends along our walk. He knows so many people and dogs and cats. It is such a joy for him and I to see the friends we have made along the way. 🙂
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Love the vibrancy of this, Jodi and the story just brings it to life..:)
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thank you george. I’m glad the vibrancy I felt shows through 🙂
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This is soooo gorgeous!! Love it!!! Beautifully painted!!! ❤️😍
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Thank you so much Charlie!!
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A beautiful autumn watercolour!
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Thanks Evelyn! It was a beautiful scene from an autumn walk that inspired me.
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