Paint Party Friday: Week 43, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 43, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday... We hope you all are enjoying a happy & healthy holiday season!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #21: denthe. Last week Denise shared updates, winners to a giveaway, and some inspiring pieces of art including this beautiful painting that is perfect for the new year. Please be sure to stop by her blog to check out the whole post.

image courtesy of denthe

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Paint Party Friday: Week 42, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 42, of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday.

This week our random number generator chose #17 - Dreancolour - Kat. Inspired by a youtube channel, Kat created a number of Christmas themed paintings. Here is one of her Christmas Magic series, please visit and see the rest!

image courtesy of dreamcolour - kat

  

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Paint Party Friday: Week 41, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 41 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week random.org chose #21 - Linda Calverley. Linda posted several pieces this week including these two seasonal cuties. Please drop by and see the rest of her art.

image courtesy of Linda Calverley

 

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Paint Party Friday: Week 40, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 40, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

After last week's "chilling" choice, I think the random.org generator sensed we could use a change in temperature! This week, the random pick is #2: Christine. Last week Christine treated us to a wonderfully warm "Summer House". Please be sure to stop by her blog to take a closer look.

image courtesy of Christine

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May the warm winds of inspiration blow into your studio this week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 39, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 38 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday!

 

Our random number generator chose #9 this week - Rain Frances. Rain created several "chilling" works this week including this beautiful big guy! Please drop by and see the rest.

image courtesy of Rain Frances

  

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Have a fun and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 38, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 38 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week random.org chose #24 - Marji. Marji took advantage of some rainy days to paint this lovely piece.

image courtesy of Marji

  

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Have a wonderful paint-filled week, rain, snow or sunshine!

 

Oh, and an early Happy Thanksgiving to all our American partyers!

Paint Party Friday: Week 37, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 37, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #23: Linda Calverley. Last week Linda shared a week's worth of wonderful paintings she created for an art challenge. This adorable puppy is just one of them - please be sure to stop by her blog to see the rest!

image courtesy of Linda Calverley

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Best wishes for a productive painting week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 36, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 36 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week our random number generator chose #13 - Penny Lee Stewart. Penny was painting ACEOs for a "bird" themed challenge. Here is one handsome guy. Please drop by and see the rest!

image courtesy of Penny Stewart

  

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Have a wildly creative week everyone!

Paint Party Friday: Week 35, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 34, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, Random.org chose #13 - Leeanna of Not Afraid of Color. Fall scenes in her journal and Halloween quilts were some of what Leeanna showed this week. Here is one lovely journal page, please drop by and see the rest!

image courtesy of Leeanna of Not Afraid of Color 

 

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Have an inspired and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 34, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 34, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #13: Christine. Last week Christine shared an adorable bat that she painted. Please be sure to stop by her blog (and check out her Instagram) to see all of the artsy fun ways she is getting ready for Halloween!

"Night Creature" - courtesy of Christine

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Happy painting!

Paint Party Friday: Week 33, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 33, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week random.org chose #10 - Carol of A Shutterbug Explores. Carol painted a watercolour version of the four seasons...

image courtesy of Carol/ A Shutterbug Explores

 

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Have a fun, paint-filled week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 32, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 32, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday! Happy Thanksgiving to all out Canadian painters and partyers!

Random.org this week chose #7 - Maria Medeiros. After an adventure to the garden centre Maria and her family bought pumpkins - to paint! Here are a few. Please check out her post to see the rest.

image courtesy of Maria Medeiros

 

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Paint Party Friday: Week 31, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 31, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

 

This week our random number generator chose #10 - Anthony Billings. What a story this painting evokes, lipstick on the glass... Is it the first sip or not the first glass? Is she a scotch aficionado having a wee dram, or drinking to forget? Or....?

Leave The Bottle image courtesy of Anthony Billings

  

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Paint Party Friday: Week 30, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 30, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

Random.org this week chose #16 - Jan/JFM. Jan has been painting up a veritable Hallowe'en storm for her favourite "holiday"! This is but one of many of her lovely Hallowe'en/Autumn paintings. Please drop by and see the rest!

image courtesy of Jan/JFM

  

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Paint Party Friday: Week 29, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 28, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week random.org chose #9 - Sue from Australia. Sue painted these happy daisies last week. Please drop by her post and see her work as it progresses.

"The Happiness of Daisies" image courtesy of Sue

  

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Paint Party Friday: Week 28, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 28, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #16: not afraid of color.  Last week, LeeAnna shared a wonderful post with a variety of creative projects that included this whimsical watercolor circle painting.  Please be sure to stop by her blog to learn more about her process and the videos she's found inspiring.

image courtesy of LeeAnna from not afraid of color

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Wishing you nothing but luck this Friday the 13th!

Paint Party Friday: Week 27 Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 27, of Year 9 here at PPF!

 

This week our random number generator chose #5 - Soma @whimsandfancies.com. Soma created this lovely journal page while pondering her future home décor.

Old York Street Light - image courtesy of Soma@whimsandfancies.com

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Have an inspired and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 26, Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 26, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #5: denthe.  Last week in addition to sharing this beautiful painting, Denise gave us an update on what she was up to (during a blogging break), and an exciting sneak peek of things to come! Please be sure to stop by her blog and catch up.

image courtesy of denthe

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Happy Painting!

Paint Party Friday: Week 25, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 25, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #16: Linda Calverley . Last week Linda shared a lovely lapwing collage.  Please be sure to stop by her blog to see all of the intricate details of her piece.

image courtesy of Linda Calverley

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Happy Creating!

Paint Party Friday: Week 24, Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 24, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week random.org chose #15 - Jan/JFM. This week Jan painted two lovely landscapes. One before at storm (below) and the other at a sunnier time. Please drop by and see the rest of her post!

image courtesy of Jan/JFM

  

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Have a fun and inspired week creating!

Paint Party Friday: Week 23 Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 23 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week our random number generator chose #6 - Monica of Nature Footstep. Monica created this lovely wave and several other pieces. Please drop by and see the rest!

image courtesy of Monica/Nature Footstep
 

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Have a wonderful paint-filled week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 22, Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 22, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #22: Margy BC, Canada.  In last week's blog post, Margy shared some of her wonderful illustrated journal pages.  This is one of her beautiful entries.  (Please be sure to stop by her blog to see the others!)

image courtesy of Margy

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Happy painting!

Paint Party Friday: Week 21 Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 21 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday!

This week our random number generator chose #24 - Lyn of Paper Petunia. Inspired by her visit to Florida Lyn started painting again and created this lovely beach scene.

image courtesy of Lyn/Paper Petunia

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Have a wonderful week filled with inspiration and creativity!

Paint Party Friday: Week 20 Year 9 Check In

Welcome to week 20, year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #4: Soma @whimsandfancies.  Last week Soma shared multiple beautiful paintings (it was hard to choose just one to post!)... You'll have to stop by her blog to see more of her lovely creations!

image courtesy of Soma @whimsandfancies

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Paint Party Friday: Week 19 Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 19 Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org generator chose #19: Courtney. Last week Courtney shared an adorable bird painting in a handmade paper frame.  She also shared what the painting looked like when she added different frames in Photoshop. (Please be sure to stop by her blog to see those!)

image courtesy of Courtney

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Paint Party Friday: Week 18, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 18 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week random.org chose #9 - Carol from a Shutterbug Explores. Carol has been painting rocks and leaving them on the beach to be found. What a pleasant surprise this would be for a beachcomber!

image courtesy of Carol/A Shutterbug Explores 

 

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Paint Party Friday: Week 17, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 17, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #25: Myra Anderson.  Last week Myra created a beautiful watercolor painting while limiting her palette.  Please be sure to stop by her blog for more details and for a peek into what is inspiring her.

image courtesy of Myra Anderson

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Have an inspiring week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 16, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 16 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday.

This week our random number generator chose #13 - Anthony Billings. Anthony painted this beautiful rusty old classic car from a very jaunty angle of focus.

image courtesy of Anthony Billings

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Have a wonderfully creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 15, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 15, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #27: Craftartista: Mia. Last week, Mia shared a beautiful Mandala.  In addition, Mia generously offered free printables of her mandala outline, so you can color your very own version!  Please stop by her blog to learn more about it.

image courtesy of Craftartista: Mia

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Paint Party Friday: Week 14, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 14 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week random.org chose #17 - LA Paylor. LA has been painting all sorts of things - including these fun dressed up animals... She trying out new ideas and new supplies. Please drop by and see what else she's been up to!

image courtesy of LA Paylor

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Paint Party Friday: Week 13, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 12 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday.

This week our random number generator chose #8 - Monica/Nature Footstep. Monica showed her current work in progress and discussed her concept and where she got stuck along the way. Any ideas to help her? She also showed some of her lovely digital abstracts and this glimpse at her studio space.

image courtesy of Monica/Nature Footstep
 

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Have a lovely and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 12, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 12, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #1: Nicole/DVArtist.  Last week Nicole had lots of very interesting things to share, including this energetic, splashy, and fun bird piece. Please be sure to stop by her blog to find out about the other fascinating things she's been up to!

image courtesy of Nicole/DVArtist

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Paint Party Friday: Week 11, Year 9 Check In

Welcome to Week 11, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #5: Christine. Last week, Christine shared a beautiful tulip painting that definitely put a "spring" in our step!  Please be sure to stop by her blog to see what else she's been up to.

image courtesy of Christine.

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Paint Party Friday: Week 10, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 10 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday.

 

This week our random number generator chose #19 - Linda Calverley. Inspired by Spring, Lin painted a colourful assortment of flowers in vases.

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image courtesy of Linda Calverley

 

 

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Paint Party Friday: Week 9, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 9 of Year 9 here at PPF!

This week random.org chose #21 - Daniela Rogall. In this haunting painting, Daniela's choices of colours reflects her feelings and the season (if google translate didn't mislead...)

 

image courtesy of Daniela Rogall

  

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Paint Party Friday: Week 8, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 8 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday!

This week our random number generator chose #19 - Craftartista. Mia shared with us this handsome oil she painted for her office.

image courtesy of Craftartista

  

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Paint Party Friday: Week 7, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 7, Year 9 of Paint Party Friday!

This week, the random.org number generator chose #23: June Walker.  Last week June shared a beautifully majestic tiger that she painted as a study in her art journal.  Please be sure to stop by her blog to get a behind-the-scenes look at the research that is going into her paintings.

image courtesy of June Walker

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Paint Party Friday: Week 6, Year 9 Check-In

Welcome to Week 6 of Year 9 here at Paint Party Friday!!

This week our random number generator chose#4 - Tarang. Instead of using reference photos for her landscapes Tarang painted some from her imagination. This  is one. Please visit her to see the others!

 

image courtesy of Tarang

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Have a wonderful week filled with paint and imagination!