Friday, April 8, 2011

Folksy Friday - Turtles

My latest painting is of Lily the turtle, we saw her when we were lucky enough to visit Lily beach in the Indian Ocean, They had a conservation project to protect these wonderful creatures until they were of a size to survive in the wild, Lily would still come back daily to join in the feed even though she had been released many years previously.
So I thought I would show you all the lovely turtles available on Folksy.

You can also see how I painted Lily on You tube
















5 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for including me in this turtle fiesta.

    'Behold the turtle, he never gets anywhere unless he sticks his neck out.' Not sure who it's by but I love this quote and remind myself of it when doing something difficult, first craft fairs, classes, and speaking to new people.

    apryl

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  2. Your step by step is great (I looked at it yesterday. I also got slightly distraced by your nest box videos!)
    Gorgeous painting and fab turtle finds. I do like Apryl's pendant. So unusual
    Gemxxx

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  3. Thanks apryl that is great quote I will have to remember that,

    Gemma, we have a new blue tit in the box and I noticed this morning there are 2 eggs, so hopefully we can find a way to record again to show you more.

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  4. Your painting is stunning!!!!! And your step by step guide was amazing, thank you for giving us the opportunity to see how to create a masterpiece.

    Thank you too for including my little embroidered turtle, inspired by a wonderful artist no less.

    Natalie x

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  5. fab choices! The handpainted muslin is really cute x

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