Some of my watercolours (mainly for Eileen)

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Crafts' started by devonpete, Jan 16, 2007.

  1. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Not WOW Eileen WOW WOW and double Wow.Enough said.
     
  2. reggaefan

    reggaefan Official Poet Laureate

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    You are right Pete and dr i'm always mortified when I let people read my poetry. Still have not let anyone read one in the same room with me. Your paintings are just wonderful thanks for sharing, the trains made my day the others too but Like I said I always loved trains.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Fantastic paintings Pete, I'm green with envy :D These should definitely be hanging pride of place upon your living room walls. Listen closely and I'm sure you'll hear them whisper "Please don't put up back in the loft".
     
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    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    Oooh, I'm so glad that I came back to visit the gallery,
    lo and behold, a new room has opened. [​IMG]

    Marvelous! Absolutely marvelous!!
     



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  5. Primsong

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    Holy cow - these are marvelous!
     
  6. devonpete

    devonpete Seedling

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    Jan - you asked if I'd ever considered showing them.
    Watercolours are just a hobby for me that I pick up and put down in between many other hobbies, like playing keyboard and compiling CDs for my friends, modelmaking projects - I'm interested in architecture and have created a few elaborately detailed dolls houses - then there's outdoor garden model railways, and of course the reason why I came to this forum, ponds.
    It's just good to come back to painting afresh each time without worrying about what others think of them. They're basically for my own amusement.
    Pete
     
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    I think an artist, in any form, is always thier worst critic. Your work is wonderful. Show us more.
     
  9. Raven

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    I know lots of others have said this already but they really are beautiful, Pete!

    I wish I had your talent - they shouldn't be hidden away in the loft! :smt018

    Well done and thanks for sharing! :sete_005:
     
  10. Henry Johnson

    Henry Johnson In Flower

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    Hi, Pete;
    Welcome aboard. Allow me to add my words of admiration and appreciation; I'm not artistically talented but have strong opinions about what I like and your paintings are marvelous. I would repeat what some of the others said, 'Show us as many as you will'!!!!!
    Hank
     
  11. muddybob

    muddybob In Flower

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    I would love to have a painting like the Somerset cottages. I can never afford to purchase good originals so I make do with visiting galleries whenever I can. I have a friend who is an artist and she always knows where the good shows are.
    I am so glad that you enjoy your hobby because I sure enjoy looking at the results!

    muddy
     
  12. wormnwomn

    wormnwomn New Seed

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    I'm new but I have to agree

    Pete,

    I'm new here, but I have to agree that your paintings are incredible.

    I could sit and look at them for a very long time, and meditate on them, and the place I would be in would be heaven.

    WW :setc_014:
     
  13. jubabe296

    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Pete as everyone has already said those are awesome!! I love the one of the cottages!
     

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