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| "First Mate" acrylic |
My husband loves his boat. He loves boating. Me, I am not into boating all that much. I go, because marriage involves give and take. He’s gone to Horse shows, art galleries, and chic flicks with me, so boating is my give.
When we bought the boat my husband talked me into taking a Coast guard class. This class convened once a week for several weeks. I don’t remember how many weeks exactly. It think I blocked out that memory, but I do know it was quite a few.
I have sat through many a boring college class, and listened to monotone professors drone on and on about World War 2, but this class took the cake. Husband dear loved it…guess it’s a guy thing.
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The class was separated into two-parts with the first being rules, regulations, safety, and techniques while the second part involved navigation and mapping. I sat through the part one, doodling and twiddling my thumbs and passed the test with flying colors earning my certification. I guess something must have sunk in. When the navigation part started, however, I just had to grab my purse, kiss my husband goodbye and go shopping while he learned how to find his way back without a GPS. (Which he uses exclusively now by the way)
We go boating at least once a week if it isn’t raining. I still don’t love it. The waves rock a bit too much when you are zipping along. I bounce up and down in the seats, and being as I am not exactly small-breasted, parts of me are bouncing that just shouldn’t be bouncing…I am thinking this can’t be good. Somebody might get hurt.
There is, however, another female in the house who just loves to go boating, and it just happens to be a four legged one. When my dog, Maddy sees my husband getting the cooler out and heading for the truck she is right at his heels. So my husband has a first mate…guess it’s not me.
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Your piece is FABULOUS! I can so relate to the boating give and take...I have a shih tzu that accompanies us and becomes first mate:) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteMy dog used to like boating more than I did, too! Great painting! Valerie
ReplyDeleteoh this painting is so so sweet!!! what a fun piece.....My son Cole says he loves it too!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this painting. Maddy looks like she takes her role of being first mate seriously. I'm not crazy about boating either but loved your story. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all happy then ;0) gives you some quality time to paint to Dxx
ReplyDeletei love this painting (reminds me of where I just was on the 4th)...glad your hubby and doggy are happy. this was another funny post...happy friday to you!!
ReplyDeleteThe puppy looks real ... what good work ....!Saludos
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh this is beautiful,, just beautiful,, I'm in a funk right now with my painting and seeing this lifts my spirits beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteLove it Crystal.....wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteGreat painting - your dog is enjoying the ride in the great wide open! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is really good...it caught my eye on Franz's blog. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLove this painting and of course the First Mate is so real. I think it's great that Maddy goes boating. Awesome work. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent painting. It looks like a photo with the with all the shadows and details. Feel like I can reach out and pet Maddy.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! You have exceptional talent...and your post was so funny and entertaining, I want to read it again! lol
ReplyDeleteCheers and have a great weekend!!
gosh, that's really nice work! Too bad you're not a boater!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful portrait! I love the water... such detail - LOVE!
ReplyDeleteNat
That is a beautiful painting of your husband's first mate! I'm not into boating either as I tend to get motion sick--but I will cruise if it gets me to where I want to go!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable painting of something you dislike doing. I love it!
ReplyDeleteMaddy does seem to love the adventure.
Dee
Oh wow its a wonderful painting, loving your dog, the boat, the sea, yes I love everything......lol Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour dog makes a wonderful first mate!
ReplyDeleteShe looks so excited to be first mate! Love it! At least your hubby isn't into hunting like mine. There is NOTHING more boring than sitting in the woods forever, not being able to talk or move or make noise. Just sit. Boring! We won't even talk about how exciting it is if something actually comes along that you can shoot at, or the huge mess involved afterward if you happen to hit it. Ugh. A couple times was plenty enough for me.
ReplyDeleteThis is so charming! I love it! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love the point-of-view. You make me miss the waves at the Beach! Wonderful piece! HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeleteWow, Crystal, this piece is awesome! I have to confess that I love being on a liesurely boat ride, especially on the ocean. Though I agree with you...not a fan of the rough and bouncy ride! Kathryn
ReplyDeleteAnother great post Crystal ;o) I love the aceo and it's great your dog loves to go boating ;o)
ReplyDeleteMaddy is adorable! You can tell in the way that you depicted her, that she loves boating. I'm not a water person and can relate to your trepidations. But it is so good of you to support your husdand. Sounds like a very generous relationship : )
ReplyDeleteMaddy is really well done. I have to admit that the last time I went boating I hung my head over the edge more than I could hold it up. I have not wanted to go much since.
ReplyDeleteAnother great story, Crystal! I love your painting of Maddy. You are very talented. By the way, I love your dog's name. ;^)
ReplyDeleteMaggie
Love the story, I went through class that I am sure were similar with my DH and even was in the Coast Guard Auxillary.
ReplyDeleteThe Painting you did is wonderful, I love the dog.
Loved the story and the painting is darling!
ReplyDeleteLove the painting, it's great! haven't been on a boat in years; used to ski with my boy friend in HS; but not since. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting. I don't mind boating if I can drive the boat and decide what part of the river we will see. I guess I'm not a good passenger.
ReplyDeleteLoved your story and can sympathise. I live with the Atlantic Ocean on the left and the Indian Ocean on the right and don't go anywhere on the water! Your little Maddy painting is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis painting is spectacular! And the accompanying story is wonderful :) You're a good sport...which makes me think - have you tried sports bras while boating?... for particularly vigorous activity I double 'em up!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and try not to get a black eye! ha!
xo
Kristin
Some things are just guy things! My husband loves ham radio and wanted me to get my licence, but I just couldn't work up the enthusiasm! Maddy is adorable though :-)
ReplyDeleteHi! can't relate to boating myself either (!) but I LOVE this painting. The detail and expression is just fab! Well done!
ReplyDeletew.
You are such an amazing artist!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your boating!!
xxDaniella
LOL - you are a very good wife to go along (and he a good husband to go to galleries with you) but at least he has Maddy for to provide enthusiasm! Wow she looks happy! And fabulous painting!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the first mate. Very well rendered work. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, Crystal! LOVE it! Like you, I don't love the boating part. Since I can't swim, I'm not likely to be in a boat anytime soon. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat "give and take" story and gorgeous first mate. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful painting... Maddy looks like she's smiling. My give is mountain bike riding once a week. Once I'm out there, I like it, but it's sooo hard. My husband usually gives me pushes on the way home. :)
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