Here I am, T-minus 4 hours and not done. No pressure here….ok maybe a bit. It’s a good thing I love pressure. Eat it for breakfast. Need sleep. However after a late lunch painting break, back to work (other work not painting) for a while. I’m close. Here is where I am.
The Misery Whip
Just for fun I threw in this picture of Mary, The Backdoor Artist, giving a forestry presentation to 4th graders at the conference. I love this picture, although it does scare me a bit. Don’t tell her I posted it.
Mary with a torch. Are you scared yet?
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Lookin’ good…. looking real good! Be sure to get some rest though 😉
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Thanks Roxi. Sunday, God and I will both rest, and Mary too, she’s been pick up my slack.
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Totally love this, Tim.
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Thank you.
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i’ve been out of ‘pocket’ and am catching up.. i love the perspective on the painting – i love it all!
what a great surprise to see and enjoy the final image! it’s great and reflects not only her good sense of humor but yours as well. she’ll surely forgive you!
z
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Ya think?
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i can’t speak for all artists, but i am the same way as well.. i paint until time to step onto the stage and say, ‘welcome to the show!’
yes, it’s a great painting and everyone will love it!
z
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No, I meant, do you think Mary will forgive me. Let’s stick to the important subject here!
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ha ha ha ha HA! of course she will forgive you! you two have an obvious love and respect for each other, and she will surely view this as a token gesture of your affection!
z
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😀
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Great painting. Your Misery Whip reminds me of the pit saw my son brought home from Newfoundland (to lean against the wall among his prized possessions.
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Thanks Chris. A pit saw, now that is really an antique.
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Deadlines are great, nothing like pressure to help you focus. I really like the tree’s bark, can’t wait to see the finished painting. The painting life, full of these moments of adrenaline…
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Thanks Annarose, I think your right.
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Really,really like it. Been a joy watching you do it. Is there someone in the ditch on the other side of the saw?
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Thanks Don. No, he’s single bucking.
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Hell I’ve learnt something. Didn’t know they did that. Must be incredibly fit in the upper torso. Like the phrase, “single bucking.”
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Those old time loggers were tough. Today’s loggers are tough too, but a lot of their equipment looks like something from “Star Wars”.
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Loved catching up and seeing the the painting in progress Tim ! Not sure of time zones but hope you can /have celebrated a great fund raising event 🙂
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I will be posting the outcome shortly.
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Looking good. Hope you meet the deadline.
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I will post the results shortly.
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I read your three posts Tim. All I can say is well done and keep Mary with the torch away from your painting. Take care. Ralph 😀
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Heck with the painting, keep it away from me. In the picture she was having fun scaring 4th graders.
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Where actually did you find her Tim? In Scary Woods? 😉
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Blind date, true story.
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Well Tim, I am really pleased that it worked out for you both. 😀
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Me too. I wouldn’t say that it went smoothly, but that is a story for another post someday.
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Looking forward to it 😀
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It’s posted.
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Amazing!!!! no not Mary and the torch, actually maybe also if it give you a good push to finish. Your painting is great Tim and that is one stage before!
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Motivating me with the torch. Don’t give her any ideas!
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ha ha ha I know the feeling….
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Hallo,
This is for you, for being kind to others and me, http://www.bigcards.nl/card/pickup/bc-c7cf3c10/
Sweet Valentine greetings, Summer
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Thanks Summer, Happy Valentines day to you!
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You’re welcome : ) And thanks to you too
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