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Friday, June 10, 2011

Am I in a Paint PARTY friday mood after little sleep? Answer: youbetcha





Last night I awoke to an explosion.  Well, maybe not an explosion but a couple of thunder claps that my foggy sleepy brain translated as an explosion.  I nudged my husband and asked:

“What was that?”  Yes, he was still asleep; he really can sleep through an explosion!

He told me it was thunder, rolled over and went back to sleep.  I mean really now, what if it actually was an explosion?  The rain that started to beat down on the roof told me that the man was right…again. Darn, he is always more alert than I.

I drifted back to fitful sleep sure that maybe today the world really was ending.

This morning when I awoke I was intent on proving my ever-right husband at least a little wrong.  That was no ordinary thunderclap. So I went outside and surveyed the yard.  Nothing.  No damaged trees, no destruction of any sort.  A look reveals that horses are peacefully grazing and bunnies are hopping. The searing heat has abated somewhat due to the storm.  All appears right with the world, until I enter my family room and see that all the pictures that were on the wall were now scattered on the floor along with various knick-knacks.  Ha!  I knew it.  I really must call, my overly calm husband at work and inform him that his prized beer bottle collection had a casualty, one broken bottle.  I promise, I won't gloat. RIP little bottle.

It’s paint party Friday again, so today I have to share another little ACEO in acrylic of an appaloosa horse peacefully grazing. Be sure to check out all the wonderful art to be discovered at this weekly event.  Thanks again to Kristen and Eva for hosting!


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44 comments:

  1. Lee PierceJune 10, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful work, Crystal! Your love of horses really shows in your art.

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  2. Jenn BowerJune 10, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I got such a chuckle out of this post. Oh you have a better night's sleep this evening.

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  3. Valerie-JaelJune 10, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Why do men always know better? Lovely ACEO Happy PPF, Valerie

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  4. Crystal CookJune 10, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love this Crystal! Beautiful shine on the horses coat. :)

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  5. carlareyJune 10, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Once again, an amazing horse. And I am so glad you got to be right about the thunder.

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  6. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Such a beautiful horse you painted.
    I love the vivid colors and how free he looks enjoying the grass.

    Dee

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  7. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    your horses are beautiful just wonderful i love them but I've never been on one,

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  8. SHERI COOKJune 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Of course, your appy ACEO is my FAVORITE PPF this week! Love your horse!!! HAPPY PPF!

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  9. TerrieJune 10, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Another beautiful horse - you're so talented! I always look forward to your work.

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  10. maddyroseJune 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Funny story and great artwork. Is it any wonder why I love coming here to visit? Glad it's cooled down some so you're not roasting. Have a great weekend.

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  11. ChristineJune 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    he's just beautiful!

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  12. HeatherJune 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    LOL! Love this post...hee hee.
    Your horse is beautiful! sleep well tonight...xo

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  13. Sacred YoliJune 10, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful. I can't believe that is a a ACEO. Lots of power and movement for a small piece!
    Happy PPF!

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  14. HeatherJune 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    hi! thanks for your advice, i think i will look for that clay...darn i was just at the art store, this morning, too! hee hee!
    now i have an excuse to go back!

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  15. Magic Love CrowJune 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Crystal, love the horse aceo! I hope nothing else was broke in the room! And, I am glad both of you were ok! We had hail!!

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  16. MarleneJune 10, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Thanks for the laugh and the look at your beautiful horse.

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  17. NellyJune 10, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    *Cyber* high five on proving him wrong...hehe.

    I am loving the detail of the spotting on your horse's bottom. And you can see the shine in his coat. Beautiful!

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  18. NettyJune 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Gorgeous artwork. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  19. WrightStuffJune 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Sounds like some storm!

    Amazed that you painted this so small. Detail is amazing.

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  20. AbelaJune 10, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Very got the horse, I admire how you can paint with such detail in a format as small ... A greeting.

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  21. GlorV1June 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Crystal, your work is so detailed. Your horses just jump out at you and I the color. Great piece. Happy PPF!

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  22. MelisaJune 10, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Gorgeous! I was surprised that this was ATC size. It looks like a big painting! I don't know how you get so much detail in there.

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  23. JulieJune 10, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Gorgeous, I also love the background and your use of light.

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  24. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I absolutely love this little horse aceo. Beautiful. I also scrolled down and ended up totally enjoying Nick Massi's website too. Wow thanks for that!!

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  25. jyothisethuJune 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    nice work....
    i like the depiction of the white spots on horse's back...
    and how calm it is!

    congrats...

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  26. Anne ButeraJune 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Gorgeous horse! So detailed for such a tiny piece.

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  27. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 11, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Hahaha! That was quite a thunder clap. :)) Love the horse painting.

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  28. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Men must learn that women are usually right! good night sweet bottle ;0) Love the music and painting really lifted my mood thank you ;0)

    Love Dawn xx

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  29. BahamaDawnJune 11, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    beautiful horse painting!!

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  30. Kristin DudishJune 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Ha! You have such a wonderful way with words... I love reading the posts that accompany your beautiful art!

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I'm glad that a beer bottle was the only casualty from your "explosion" ;)

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  31. Hybrid JJune 11, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Such a detailed painting, just fantastic!

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  32. Pam TuckerJune 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Gorgeous work on your horse! Love the shine that you have painted on his coat.

    My hubby's the same way. Has slept through a tornado siren. WE know when something's not right! ;)

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  33. GeckostoneJune 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Your horse is amazing! How can you get so much in such a tiny ACEO? WOW!I love it! And I soooooooo enjoyed your entertaining post,I can relate with my boyfriend, lol!

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  34. EVAJune 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    LOL!

    How did the storm do that? I can see why you'd want to call him. (or couldn't wait until he got home - men!)

    Gorgeous horse!!

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  35. Paula - Buenos AiresJune 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Loved the horse grazing. So peaceful indeed. Now we need the bunny hopping. ;)

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  36. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    *WOW*

    any other words would be mundane.

    beautiful, well done, and Real genuine talent.

    cooooool.

    xx,
    amy

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  37. JaniceJune 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    A beautiful appaloosa!

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  38. Liz RevitJune 12, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Yes, what if it were an explosion? Thank goodness it wasn't. Love the painting!

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  39. DianaJune 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful sweet horse. I love the way you captured the shine on the coat. Very funny storm story. :)

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  40. CameronJune 12, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    You paint horses like they are an extension of your very soul! I'm in awe....just beautiful!!!

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  41. SunshineshelleJune 13, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Woo, it's Monday & I just arrived (& so pleased I did) fantastic equine art, just WONDERFUL!!!! Happy belated PPF ;)

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  42. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    am so late this week but glad i stopped by as your horse art is always so fabulous! the detail in such a small painting amazes me!

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  43. jamberry_songJune 14, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Wow, that's really bizarre! Was it the thunder that caused everything to fall off the walls in that room? It was only in that room? Very curious indeed. Anyway, the picture is gorgeous and I think it's my favorite from you that I've seen so far! Gorgeous details on the horse's coat. :)

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  44. Carrie MartinezJune 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Gorgeous horse, Crystal, and a great story to go along with it!

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As always thanks for you comments!