One of my besties is on a well-deserved vacation. It is her first extended vacation away in two years from being a full-time caregiver to her parents who she loves so dearly and takes such wonderful care of.
In her travels through Oregon, she visited a gift shop where she discovered the amazing art of Dean Crouser. She sent me a photo of a wall of his artwork with a friendly “challenge” to create a similar piece for her.
So here is my attempt. It was fun creating it with the love I feel for this special friend. And though it is nowhere near the artistic genius of Dean Crouser, I’m hoping she will love it since it was made especially for her full of love and admiration and gratitude for her friendship.
Love you Janet!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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Thanks!!
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Love humming birds and this one is lovely!! Especially knowing the story behind it!
I hope your friend enjoys her well deserved vacation!
Have a wonderful Wednesday my sweet friend! ❤
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Could you be more talented? Your work is fantastic and stunning
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You are so sweet. Thanks cheila!! ☺️
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So colourful & lovely Jodi!
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Thanks Lynn!
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It’s beautiful! I love the color palette, and loose style of painting.
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Thanks deborah. It was funnnnn!
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful, Jodi.
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Thanks so much.
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Absolutely stunningly beautiful!!! I’m sure she will LOVE it! Jodi, it truly is wonderful! I wanted to let you know that I will be visiting my children and grandchildren the rest of this week and next week so don’t worry when you don’t see me on your blog for awhile.
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Jodi….JODI! hehe….just making sure I have your attention. I suggest that you take your painting prop it up and stand with a mirror turn around and look through your mirror at your painting. (this little technique helps you to see a painting in a different perspective) What do you see? Beauty!!! Comparing yourself to this other artist, you aren’t seeing what you created properly, imho. I think that is why I believe that comparing oneself to other artists cancels out your own art. You have something truly your own to say, your story, in your way. I am probablyy taking it further than you meant but it has been a running theme in my life, to remind myself not to compare and it is hard not to, I know. Anyhow, I just had to tell you how gorgeous this is. It is as beautiful as I have seen with artists that excel in painting hummingbirds. Alright, I am done. 😉 ❤
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Lol. You are so awesome Margaret ! Thanks you. MARGARET. 😉❤️
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Jodi, this is gorgeous!! you captured Dean’s style beautifully! The hummingbird is such a perfect subject for this art style, as they are in perpetual movement! Your friend is going to be THRILLED!!
Jenna
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Awh thanks Jenna!! It was so fun to do.
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I hope your friend enjoyed the beautiful state of Oregon on her travels! The friendship hummer painting will be a gift your friend will treasure forever. ❤
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She is loving it!!!
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Well done, its a fab painting. Glad your friend is getting a break. It’s tough being a full time carer. xx
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Awh. Thanks!!
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Your talents are so varied! Lovely water color for your friend. Sweet.
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Jack of many trades. Master of none!😉😝
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lovely
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Oh, your hummer is created in LOVE which makes it PERFECTly delightful!! Your art is stunning, Jodi! ❤ And I know your friend will love it – knowing it is a gift from your heART!! 💙💚💜
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Thanks so much jill!!
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Beautiful Jodi – lovely splashes of wet in wet colour…
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Thanks Evelyn!!
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Beautiful as usual Jodi – you are very talented. 🙂
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And you are sweet as usual. 😊
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OMG! this is fabulous Jodi 😍 What a lovely gift for your friend. You nailed it Jo 💕💜
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Thanks snehal!!
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Beautifu!
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Thanks 😊
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Beautiful Jodi!!
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Thank you!!
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Lovely…and there’s wisdom in that eye! (K)
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😊
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Of course she will love it! It’s beautiful, and you made it especially for her…
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☺️
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It’s beautiful Jodi! You are so good – I think you rival Dean! Keep painting! 🙂
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What a sweeeet compliment linda!! Thank you!! ☺️
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Jodi great courage to just attempt to paint in Dean’s style. Turned out lovely. My local art store is a Hallmark and art store, and they too carry many of his pieces in pottery, notebooks, plates, sugar creamer candle coffee mugs. I have a piece or two in the butterfly. My favorite style of painting. Yours is stunning and looks fun to do.
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I love his style too! I’ll have to see his butterflies.
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You have a kind and generous heart, Jodi. ❤
I liked your hummingbird and the reason why you chose to give it. Your friend, Janet, will have a reminder of the constancy in friendship. 🌹
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🙂
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This is extremely beautiful.
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Thanks so much!
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