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Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

8/2/2012

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                                                    People do not quit playing because they grow old.  
                                                         They grow old because they quit playing.                   Oliver Wendell Holmes

This week I decided it was time to play.  I spent time just playing with my new pastels and seeing which ones I really liked and which ones were not so much fun to use.  It turns out that the ones I like the best are not the cheapest but they are definitely not the most expensive.  As a person who tends to be very serious, it was fun to just relax and have fun with what I was doing.  I have a feeling I will be doing a lot more of this.  So this week I am very grateful that I took some time just to play and maybe grow just a little bit younger at the same time.  

                                                               What are you most grateful for this week?

                                                        I have linked this post to Paint Party Friday a special place where artists 
                                                           meet each week to share what they have created.           

21 Comments
Kokopelli link
8/2/2012 02:08:07 pm

Taking time to play can never be wrong and your testing of pastels looks really fun. Happy PPF!

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Helen Campbell link
8/2/2012 02:29:54 pm

How wonderful you gave yourself time to play! It is what helps keep us young (love that quote!) Very cool drawing... I hope we see more of your pastel work. Happy PPF!

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patsy link
8/2/2012 02:31:26 pm

Oh I spend a lot of time playing! And yes, I think it keeps me young and full of joy! patsy

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Natasha link
8/2/2012 02:35:12 pm

Playing is food for the soul I think. :) I am most grateful this week for good friends and the time to create.

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Nora Clemens-Gallo link
8/2/2012 03:05:15 pm

I try to play as much as I can with art. But, I wish I will do it more often in my life. I will be stress free... I think.
Beautiful quote and draw.

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Gloria J Zucaro link
8/2/2012 03:05:50 pm

Pastel can be a lot of fun! My favorites are the really soft buttery ones in any brand! I just had to buy a set of Nupastels for an upcoming workshop in Door County ,WI at The Clearing Folk School. I usually use soft pastels all the way through, but the instructor said i should be starting with hard and moving to soft toward the end...Boo Hiss! :-)

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Alicia link
8/2/2012 03:10:03 pm

of all the simple shapes of nature, seeding dandelions are my fave! I love the colours and look of pastels though i get myself all messy!

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Lynn Cohen link
8/2/2012 03:16:28 pm

Playing is very important. I take my play time seriously. LOL I do!
Love your pastel piece and discovery that mid level pastels did the trick the very best. Nice to know. Great quote.

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Pointypix link
8/2/2012 04:24:11 pm

I love dandelion clocks - there's something so delicate about them. I haven't used pastels since art class at school (way back in time!) but you've made me want to give it a go again!

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peggy aplSEEDS link
8/2/2012 04:31:06 pm

time to play is something i am always grateful for!

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Rinda link
8/2/2012 04:40:05 pm

I love playing with pastels. Happy PPF!
Rinda

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Tracey Fletcher King link
8/2/2012 04:58:06 pm

sweet pastel this week... and it is lovely to just play... I always find I work really well once I have had that chance...xx

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Annette G link
8/2/2012 06:30:21 pm

Loving your play with pastels, such a smashing subject. Happy PPF, Annette x

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Carolyn Dube link
8/2/2012 08:59:55 pm

The right supplies can make all the difference! You drew one of my favorite flowers-and the play shows!! I am grateful that I get to make mistakes in my art- to experiment and explore.

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Giggles link
8/2/2012 11:10:11 pm

This week I am super grateful for my goddess friends who made me laugh so hard and fed me inspirations!! Beautiful work comes out of your play!! Enjoy life, play and laugh and be happy!!

Hugs Giggles

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Marji link
8/3/2012 12:30:44 am

Yay for Play! Great work and your pastel is really lovely. Its loose and free just like play should be. Happy PPF

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Mary C. Nasser link
8/3/2012 03:02:10 am

So beautiful and delicate and delightful!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary

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molly link
8/3/2012 04:09:00 am

great quote. and wonderful, moody feel to this piece.

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gina link
8/3/2012 09:11:04 am

I hope you keep playing..it will keep you young and the results are so pretty! Love your pastel!

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Karen Smithey link
8/4/2012 03:00:17 am

I think playing is the most important thing EVER, so good for you.

Which brand of pastels did you like the best? I want to know!

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Anne link
8/4/2012 09:31:14 am

Love that quote and your painting is lovely. The soft colours add to the image in such a powerful way. Lovely!!

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