1 May 2012

we are family...

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The weather in Uk was just horrid last couple of weeks so one afternoon last week I decided to pull out a large canvas which I was keeping for "one day", when start painting again, and told A. she can paint whatever she wants. At first she was a bit hesitant as it was a quite large space to fill but once she got Gruffallo to help her, she was fine:) Of course I controlled her a bit:). There was a limited colour choice and I tried to encourage her not paint everything black and pink. I really enjoyed teaching her long strokes with brush, mixing colours and it was just great fun. In the end she wanted to draw our family. Surprise! and I ended up being the fattest and tallest one! not true!! although it feels like it today after not moving all day...
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11 comments:

  1. Dawn M1 May 2012 at 19:52

    Now V, your home interiors shots look like they are fit for a magazine. Stunning photos of your bedroom and lounge, in face are the walls newly painted?
    D x

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  2. v1 May 2012 at 20:10

    thank you Dawn! yes they are but not really sure about it now:)

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  3. Nordic Bliss1 May 2012 at 21:41

    I agree with Dawn. I think a magazine should feature your home! Looks wonderful.
    I wish I had talent with a paint brush, unfortunately not. But your daughter and you created a lovely piece. So much more interesting with art on the walls that actually has some sentimental value :)

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  4. Jenna at Homeslice1 May 2012 at 23:10

    She seriously painted that? I love it! And the family on top of the more abstract painting is so fun and celebrates who you guys are. What a great idea.

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  5. Christine1 May 2012 at 23:46

    fantastic!

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  6. WolvesAtTheDoor2 May 2012 at 00:05

    Wow, it's like nothing else belonged in that space except for that picture - gorgeous!

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  7. v2 May 2012 at 08:51

    thanks everyone! we painted it together, she did most of the bottom half and some at the top but it was such a good fun.

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  8. Amy3 May 2012 at 23:26

    Beautiful! And remember: she painted you the biggest and tallest, because you are the most important person in her world. It's absolutely a compliment!

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  9. v4 May 2012 at 16:03

    thanks Amy:)

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  10. Decorator's Notebook8 May 2012 at 14:12

    I love this - not only is it adorable it's actually brillianty artistic! There's something about how children can paint/draw without being self-conscious that creates the loveliest results.
    And it looks fab against the grey wall - I like!

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  11. Domestic Mamma26 May 2012 at 04:33

    This is so adorable. Love it!

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