Full Moon Calling.
When I saw a recent painting done by a favorite artist/blogger friend, Sharon Mann at Make Art… Magic Happens, I told her I loved it so much, it made me want to paint it.
Sweet Sharon encouraged me to do it!
And so I did – and here it is….. A painting I did at 4AM one morning last week when I couldn’t sleep.
Be sure to check out Sharon’s absolutely amazing original version of this, which she titled, Call of the Raven. Sharon has a style very different from mine, but one I absolutely adore and admire. I love the texture she creates. I love the whimsy of her style. I love the range of subjects she chooses to explore and create. And to top it off, she is simply a lovely person!
Sharon was one of the first to send an absolutely amazing handmade gift when I learned I was to become a grandma over a year ago. She painted a photo of a batch of my cookies and gifted me with the beautiful piece of art that has graced my kitchen wall for several years now. She was one of the first few dozen people to purchase my first published children’s book – and then share it to her friends.
About a year ago, Sharon lost her husband and best friend. It was a life-altering experience for her, and she took a break from blogging until just a few weeks ago. It is so wonderful to have her back blogging and inspiring so many of us artist wannabees!
Thank you for allowing me to paint your art Sharon. I enjoyed it immensely! Thank you for your inspiration, encouragement, but most of all your friendship.
Be sure to check out Sharon’s blog. You are in for a real treat and a wonderful new friend!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Gorgeous!
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Thanks 🙂
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Thank you!
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You’ve done a fabulous job Jodi….
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Thanks Evelyn -I really especially enjoyed doing the sky and the sun 🙂
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Really good job, Jodi. It is similar to Sharon’s, yet different as well. The colours compliment each other perfectly!
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Thanks Tom! I really enjoyed doing it. Especially creating the sky 🙂
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I love this painting, and even more, Jodi, I love the story of a friendship sprinting forth from the soil of the blogosphere! I will be visiting Sharon’s blog…
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You will enjoy visiting and getting to know Sharon 🙂
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You picture is beautiful and your words enticed me over to Sharon’s place … I’m with you – she has a fabulous style which, like yours, speaks to me. So I have followed her and I know I shall enjoy the journey very much. Her loss touches me deeply 🌸
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You will surely enjoy Osyth!
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Beautiful painting Jodi! I loved hearing the story about yours and Sharon’s friendship and I am so sorry for her loss. Your paintings are just getting better and better!!
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Wonderful painting and tribute to a good soul. (from a good soul!) (K)
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and a lovely comment from another good soul 🙂
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Dear Jodi, WOW!!!! Your Raven is spectacular. I’m so thrilled you took the challenge of painting the Raven.
And, you know you have me in tears. Thank you for writing such kind, caring and supportive words about me and the art that I make. It is very humbling to receive such a kind and giving message and to let it soak in with appreciation. I love our friendship so much and all of the friendships I’ve made through blogging. We all contribute in such a positive way to better our world through our creative messages and love. And, we are all touched deeply by the shared wisdom from each other. I’m so glad to be back.
Have a beautiful Sunday. I’m spending my day with my best friend from high school. We had a blast at our 50 year reunion last night!
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Oh Sharon -now I have goosebumps and wet eyes. You are so dear to me. It was such an honor and joy to paint this. You have inspired me sooooo many times. You have supported me from the very beginning. You have become a very special friend! Have a wonderful Sunday with your HS BF! Happy Happy Day! ❤
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This is awesome! I saw Sharon’s post and the idea you should paint this! Wonderful Jodi! Sharon is a special person for sure, so glad she is back!
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She sure is! Kinda like YOU! 🙂 ❤
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Your so sweet, and you too Grama Jodi!
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Love your interpretation of Sharon’s “Call of the Raven”. Both paintings are beautiful, though in different ways as seen through the different eyes of the artists. Perfect for October too. Thank-you for a lovely post sharing your talented friend’s art and blog. This blogging world seems to be a club with unlimited membership of supportive companions on your separate, yet entwined journeys.
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It really is – and it is so wonderful to have you visiting too Ellen!!! ❤
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It’s beautiful Jodi! And you did it 4 am! Wow! creativity is exploding in your mind! 🙂
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lol! had a crazy busy week and couldn’t sleep – finally slept in until 8 this morning! Hope I can get up tomorrow for work! 🙂
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This a great post Jodi. And I did visit Sharon’s blog and found it to be absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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awh! I’m glad you visited Sylvia. Sharon is a very special lady and amazing artist!
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Very beautiful painting and post Jodi and a great tribute to your friend who I am sure greatly appreciated your kind thoughts. Luv Gary
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Thanks Gary – Sharon is a special lady!
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Your raven is stunning, Jodi!! ❤️ I love how you created it in your own style. And I agree, I feel blessed to have both you and Sharon’s friendship! And so glad Sharon has returned to blogging. I missed her too! 😘💕
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Now if we could just get Laura back! 🙂
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Yes, I miss her too! ❤️
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What a lovely gesture of friendship! Beautiful as always Jodi… the painting and you! ; )
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Oh Blue – thank you! Sharon really is very special. Like You 🙂
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Hugs!!!
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Not sure if it’s the right reaction but it made me smile..:)
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Of Course! Smiling is always the RIGHT reaction. 🙂
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I can’t paint when I am awake, much less paint when its the wee hours of the morning! LOL! Great job! I enjoyed the sweet story about Sharon as well and will definitely visit her blog. What a special gift to give you of a painting of your cookies!
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Lol. You’d be amazed what you can do at 4am when you can’t slee
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What a beautiful painting this is, Jodi, and how fortunate you are to have a special friend like Sharon.
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Thank you Lisa. Yes I do feel very fortunate to have her as a friend. ☺️
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Thanks for the recommendation, Jodi! I’ll check out her blot!
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Well, darn, I meant “blog.” I have got to learn to look at what I’ve actually typed before I hit “reply”
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Lol! I can relate!! 😝
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👍👍😉
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