Friday, August 14, 2015




i have been on an adventure.

where do i start?  first, start with a

reunion of five art friends who met 

together one afternoon on my deck for a magical

afternoon of art journaling and our sharing lives.

john from a seattle suburb, terry from minnesota,

brian from long beach and jacki from orange county.





we were quite happy to be together as you can see.






john, terry and brian team taught an art 

journaling extravaganza.




                        



with thirteen artists for three full days and even 

some of us crazy enough to come back for more 

after a  group dinner out.    there were many moments,

memories, spectacular sunrise and sunsets.   the best

was the deepening of friendships old and new.  

now back to paint paint paint.  i have added a tab 

at the top of my page which lists all of the paintings 

to be shown at the third annual gallery in the garden

hosted by my friend, diane dunn.  i hope you have time

for a virtual visit.  


a journal spread.  t's orange influenced by jacki long




a wonderful weekend to all!


it's friday and i am posting with paint party friday



24 comments:

  1. Yea orange and Yea Irene!
    Such a pleasure to travel with you and to reunite with the three guys!
    Magical memories and more to come? Moving on ...

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    1. Jacki, It meant a lot to me that we had so many days together. I will not forget it. I especially loved hearing your childhood stories.

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  2. Hi, you are invited to share this with Feline Art Friday:
    http://kittypartay.blogspot.com/2015/08/feline-art-friday_13.html

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  3. This is a really beautiful and artistic journal spread. Sounds like your get together was great!

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    1. Erika, thank you so much. It means a lot to me to read your comment.

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  4. What a great post! Sounds like a great time for all and friendships deepening. It is such a wonderful feeling reading about everyone in the room painting, sharing and I am sure a lot of talking too. Thank you for sharing and Happy PPF! Have a wonderful weekend too!

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    1. Thank you, Rasz for your comments. Writing about the weekend brought it back to me. A very special time. Have a lovely week.

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  5. I am sure you all had a wonderful time! Love your art today, with the very dramatic colours. Hugs, Valerie

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    1. Hello Valerie, Thanks you for visiting today and for your comments.

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  6. My! You've been busy. Only a week to the show. Good luck. Love #9 and your 'after Matisse' numbers particularly.

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    1. Hello Cattherine, It is a full time. I do like to keep busy. Finding a balance is the key. Thank you for looking at my gallery. I look forward to this third showing.

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  7. I have such a happy feeling right now as I look at your photos and art. What a truly amazing time we had together. I won't forget it ever. Hugs and kisses!

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  8. Hello John, And I have a happy feeling that you looked at my art. Our time was truly special. I look forward to more gatherings.

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  9. Great photos. Love your work. Your art class sounds like it was a lot of fun.

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  10. I haven't been involved in a group art experience for several years, but I love them. Yours event lookes like it was a lot of fun and artistically stimulating. Blessings!

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  11. What a wonderful event! Beautiful art in your post today.

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  12. Beautiful event and art works!!!! Thank you for sharing!

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  13. it's so much fun to create together with other people who are crazy about art. Nothing better than that :-) I love your artjournalpage, the colours are gorgous....

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  14. Loved seeing these pictures Irene- I just loved being there and having the most wonderful students!!!

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  15. Looks like a great time! Nice art journal spread, too.

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  16. This post is filled with creative energy! wonderful Irene!

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  17. What a fabulous time you must have had with these kindred souls! Beautiful artwork too!

    Hugs Giggles

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  18. Oh must have been great! A wonderful painting as well!

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  19. I wish I lived closer

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