Everything
that is real
was imagined
first.The Velveteen Rabbit
I “real”ly enjoyed
painting this
soft Spring bunny
with a bright, hopeful eye.
I never would have
“imagined”
just a couple years ago
that I could possibly
consider myself an
artist.
Imagine
it
Real.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
You have definitely proven yourself save artist Jodi. ALL your paintings are beautiful and very creative. Gary
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Thank you Gary! I LOVE painting 🙂
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You are definitely an artist Jodi and wasn’t that just a tear jerker of a story book. Loved it 💖
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awww – thanks Miriam! LOVE the book!! LOVE!
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Me too. Timeless ❤️
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A happy reminder that spring is on its way! (K)
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Tomorrow is February already!!!
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and the snow was short and sweet!
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Not here! LOL! Snowed all day yesterday – still with us. 🙂
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Oh Jodi!! That bunny is Sooo adorable! You truly are an amazing artist! So glad you took a step into the unknown! You have blessed so many. ❤
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awwww – Thanks C! That is so sweet of you!
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You are very welcome!! ❤
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Adorable bunny! 💕
I’m always inspired by your beautiful art, Jodi! 💞
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aww Thanks Patty – as am I of your work!!
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Thanks, Jodi! 💞
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And just look at you now!
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awww – thanks Kathy!
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Good morning, “artist”…I love when people ask me what I do and I can say, “I’m an artist.” Happy day!
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Oh the JOY! You ARE such an amazing artist Sharon! You always inspire me!
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Thanks Jodi, and likewise!!!!
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🙂
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The eye is fabulous Jodi, such a simple a dramatic rendition, just a few stroke create a powerful image!
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Thanks so much Jenna! I love to paint this way.
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It is stunning, I wish I could learn that less is more 🙂
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It is a challenge – huh? I know I often struggle with it too. But you do have such a unique, beautiful style!
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Adorable bunny! I imagine that being hung in the granddaughter’s room! You are an artist Jodi!!
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Thanks so much PJ! 🙂
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The power of imagination to bring about reality is incredible. Your lovely poem and piece of art say it all. Jodi.
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Thanks Peter! Have you ever read The Velveteen Rabbit? Such a beautiful book.
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No, I haven’t. I will have to look up the Velveteen Rabbit. Thanks for the tip, Jodi!
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It’s technically a “children’s” book – but it has a very beautiful, adult message. 🙂
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Yes, as it is with so many good children’s books, such as The Chronicles of Narnia, A Wrinkle in Time, etc.
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So gorgeous and looks effortless, that is art 😊
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Thanks so much Margaret. Was so fun to paint!
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A beautiful fluffy pink bunny Jodi….
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Thanks Evelyn – I really enjoyed painting this one 🙂
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I love Mr. Bunny! Beautiful painting Jodi! 👍🏻❤️
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Thanks John!
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You know I love your bunny. 😉☺
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Thanks Susan!
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Oh yes you are an artist! That bunny is adorable.
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aawww! thanks deborah! as are YOU!
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Again, hope to quote you some day. “Real” ly. Your words so true, and put together in a way thats thought provoking and memorable. So adorable bunny. I have seen other bunnys you have painted and loved them all. You have a marvelous collection now. Like the tiny touch of light blue under bunny’s eye. Love your work.
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I appreciate that you noticed that 🙂 Thank you Dena!
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Not sure why I came up Anonymous ???? dena 777
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I’m so glad you let me know! 🙂
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Eye REAL-ly A-door your bunny!! 🐰💕 And YOU!! You are an amazing artist, Jodi!! REALLY!! 🎨😃👍
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Lol. Love it. And you. 😉
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It’s beautiful
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Thank you!!
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Aww, that bunny has such a sweet and soulful eye…
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Aww thanks Kathryn ☺️
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Oh my goodness!!!
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thanks beverly – I think 🙂
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I can’t imagine you not being an artist.
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awww! thanks Colleen! You always know what to say in so few words with such impact! I love that about you. 🙂
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😀 I’m trying to lose my verboseness 😉
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🙂
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So pretty soft
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thanks Lynn!
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Bet your granddaughter loves this bunny 🙂
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🙂
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Watercolor is such a difficult medium for most people and you make it feel effortless and beautiful. Your work is lovely.
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awww! So sweet of you Sylvia. Sometimes it comes easy – and other times – oh boy – do I struggle – keeps the challenge and satisfaction real!
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Oh my goodness, Jodi, I absolutely love this!
And you know, The Velveteen Rabbit was (and still is!), my very, very favorite storybook.
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aww! Thanks Lisa! It is such a wonderful book 🙂
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It’s been so much fun watching you gain confidence in your artistic skills! And I think you are so right, we do need to not only use our imaginations, but follow where they lead us. Who knows what we are capable of until we try?
And I LOVE this little bunny!
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I SOOOOO appreciate you Ann!! ❤
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You are surely a special, caring and creative artist, Jodi! Thanks for sharing your heart 💓 in your art! XO
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Thanks sweet Robin!
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