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Friday, September 30, 2011

Hittin' The Road With My Little Painting and Going Over To The Friday Paint Party


I'm going over to participate in the Friday Paint Party.  I wanted to share a little paint project from this last weekend.  Of course, I just can't show you the painting, there is a story to tell as well!  So here goes.....

I was to attend a good guy friend's birthday party who has everything in the world and needs nothing.  What to do for a gift? Something more than a bottle of wine.  Wine is so, well, average. It's become so impersonal.  Everyone brings wine.  But he does love his vino.   How about a super nice bottle wrapped nicely with a little bit of 'artwork' attached?!! 

I have been toying around with a new process in the studio. I decided to experiment with this process using a cool, vintage image of him that he recently posted on his Facebook page. This is an image of him many years back on a mule in Haiti. Yes.  It is kinda humorous.  My friend has a good sense of humor.  There were the expected Facebook jibs and jabs.  My friend even jump in and participated in a little poking fun at himself! He said something about posting it so he could remember that he once did have hair! It was not your average image, so I wanted to use it.

I took the image and placed it into PhotoShop and altered a few things, including the exposure and shadows. 

I then printed the image onto high grade watercolor paper and added a little color into the sky, ground and saddle using watered down acrylic paint.


I use a deckle scissor to trim the edges to give it a little flair.  Added to a fine bottle of wine. TADA!  Now that is a thoughtful gift for someone who has everything. 


As I am writing this blog post, his Facebook status update reads: Enjoying a glass of wine with friends.  I wonder if he is drinking my bottle of wine?   A girl can dream.

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26 comments:

  1. Twice NiceSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Neat! I really need to learn how to use my photoshop. You all do so many cool things with that puppy. Deb

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  2. carol l mckennaSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Awesome idea ~ well done! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) HPPF ^_^

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  3. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    you are truly a wonderful friend to your good guy friend...hee he hee...I bet he loved that you thought so well of him to do this striking and artful print for him...It looks great !

    - KAT -

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  4. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    OK I love this! Might have to copy!

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  5. VickySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a lovely idea! I'm certain he will always remember it!

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  6. YvonneSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    That looks great and such a unique gift for someone. I use photoshop but need to learn more and play a bit with it.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    He should have invited you to help him drink the wine! The image re-purposed image is a great idea and it came out very cool. I hope he liked it. Happy PPF! :-)

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  8. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    It's an awesome idea. So nice of you to think of it and make an effort of making it. :)

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  9. Joni NickrentSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    How cool...awesome idea! Love it! POP ART MINIS

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  10. NettySeptember 30, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Terrific idea and done so well. Happy PPF, x

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  11. Mary C. NasserSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    What a wonderful and unique gift!
    It turned out great!!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mary C. Nasser Art Blog

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  12. Ayala ArtSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    That is one cool unique gift! Excellent idea!

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  13. SHERI COOKSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is a very clever idea and I am sure it was well received! Great idea! Happy PPF!

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  14. Robin Panzer ArtSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Well this was just an inspired idea and it came out beautifully! Happy Paint Party Friday! ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  15. Mimi Torchia Boothby WatercolorsSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    thanks for describing your process
    happy ppf!
    i love that photo

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  16. carlareySeptember 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a great way to turn something ordinary into something special and memorable.

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  17. Lilac & LavenderSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Great idea ~ your project turned out so well! Love the watercolor touches... I'm inspired to try something like this myself :) Thanks!

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  18. Daniele ValoisOctober 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    This is fun!

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  19. CrystalOctober 1, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Wonderful idea...i'm sure your friend loved it!

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  20. Rosie KaplanOctober 1, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    neat idea and well done.

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  21. HeARTworksOctober 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    It's really an amusing picture! How nice that you thought of this project- great idea! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  22. TheresaOctober 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love how you altered the photograph. I am sure it was a loved gift. Happy PPF!

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  23. GeckostoneOctober 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    This is too cool! What a creative gift! I'm sure he will treasure it forever!Perfect with the wine!! Deb

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  24. Kristin DudishOctober 2, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a fun and personal touch to add to the bottle of wine... I'm sure he loved it!

    xo
    Kristin

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  25. Jen @Sadie InspiredOctober 3, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Great idea! It is always more meaningful when you give a gift that is personal & handmade! Happy PPF!

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  26. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceOctober 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Such a fun idea! Thanks for sharing.

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