PPF - The After Party

Well, this is it... Paint Party Friday, The After Party! No cleaning up needed... just kick off your shoes, get a last drink and snack, and let's chat. Tell us a few things in the comments before you go... If you haven't already, please share your Instagram account(s) (if you use it and want us to follow you). If you host or participate in other art link-ups that you think others here would enjoy, please include those for others in the comments as well! Actually... what the heck - let's do another Mr. Linky this week - for two things. First please link any of your own artwork you'd like to share. And any other art link-ups that you'd like to point out (maybe for "Name" on these ones, put something like "Idea from "____" (you)" and throw the links into Mr. Linky as well. 

Fridays are going to feel very odd to us going forward... (Or at least Thursdays as we prepped for the party!) 

Thank you for all your lovely comments here in our comment section and on your own blogs! Here are last week's images - at least one piece from everyone!

image courtesy of Soma/Ink Torrents

image courtesy of Christine

(love the self-portrait and party hat Tracey!!) and

images courtesy of Tracey

image courtesy of valerie-jael

image courtesy of Wendy K

image courtesy of Gillena

image courtesy of Monica/Nature Footstep

image courtesy of Carol/A Shutterbug Explores

and

images courtesy of Linda K

image courtesy of Maria Medeiros

image courtesy of Dixie/Arranged Words

image courtesy of Peggy Gatto

image courtesy of Linda C

image courtesy of Jean Marmo

image courtesy of Kristin Dudish

image courtesy of EVA

Before we get to our final Mr. Linky, the moment you've all been waiting for...

As chosen by the random.org number generator...
The winner of the $25 Blick e-gift card is #2: Christine

Congratulations, Christine!
(Please email us at paintpartyfriday@gmail.com with the email address 
you'd like us to send your e-gift card to.)

And here is Mr. Linky! Our subscription runs out in the fall so unsure what will happen to all the links at that time but until then you should be able to go back and look at past entries, should you so desire.

Thanks again everyone!! We will miss you and PPF! We hope to see you elsewhere in blogland or on Instagram!

Big Hugs to all!

XOXO

EVA and Kristin

Paint Party Friday Celebrates 11 Years!

image from our very first party (adjusted for today's)

Welcome to Paint Party Friday's Birthday Celebration and Farewell Party! We are so happy to have you with us as we celebrate 11 incredible years!

(another image from the archives adjusted for today)

Eleven years ago, to the day, Paint Party Friday held it's very first party. In the time since, we've celebrated the good times and come together as a community during the sad ones. We've conducted polls, shared artist interviews, coordinated a charity auction blog hop, hosted a tea party, and had giveaways. We've met artists from all over the world and we've made lifelong friendships.

(collage from our first birthday)

When EVA and Kristin first invited painters to share their work weekly, we had no idea what to expect. We were surprised and delighted when 64 partyers (including Christine and Peggy) showed up! Our little corner of the the internet continued to grow, and at our first birthday we welcomed 106 guests to the party! Since then, PPF has continued to be a place where artists can come to work on paintings, check-in, share their work, and cheer each other on in the process.

Your PPF hostesses, EVA & Kristin (from the archives)

We are so grateful for the community and connections that have been created through PPF, but like all good things, this party is coming to an end next week with one final "After Party". Since good-byes are hard, and we'd love to stay in touch, we hope that you'll share your Instagram names with us. (You can find EVA here and Kristin here.)

As we celebrate the final two check-ins, we'd like to offer a final giveaway. So, in honor of eleven years of friendship, community, art, and inspiration...

We are gifting one of our treasured PPF friends a $25 Blick e-gift card!

All you have to do to enter is share a painting using Mr. Linky below. We will use the random.org number generator to choose the winner. The winner of the random draw will receive a $25 e-gift card.

Good luck! Now... Let's Party! 

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1. Hope you have a wonderfully creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 52, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 52 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

We are counting down... PPF is almost over. Our 11th Birthday will be next week, the 18th - 11 years to the day from when we created PPF in 2011. And then on the 25th we will have an after-party and that's it. Thank you to all our painters and partyers for your wonderful participation and creations over the years!

Long time PPFer, Christine, suggested everyone post a collage of some of your favourite (own) PPF postings/images (or ones you'd been saving to post) next week. Sounds like a great idea to us! A chance to revisit some oldies and goodies, and maybe see some new creations!

Also next week, in addition to your post link, perhaps you could either link to or put in the comments where else you are active... Instagram etc, so we can all keep in touch. Throw it in this week and next if you'd like! Also we'd love to post all the collages at the after-party so if you have your setting set up such that your images cannot be copied, perhaps you can email the collage to us?

EVA can be found here and Kristin is here on Instagram. 

Well, that was a bit wordy, so here is a lovely painting by Margi (Random.org chose #11) of a girl in the Spring rain... Those of us that still have snow are looking forward to that sight!

image courtesy of Margi

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.

Have a fun and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 51, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 51 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

We are counting down... PPF is almost over. Our 11th Birthday will be the 18th - 11 years to the day from when we created PPF in 2011. (Hmm! Hadn't noticed that rhythm until now!) And then on the 25th we will have an after-party and that's it. Thank you to all our painters and partyers for your wonderful participation and creations over the years! If you have any ideas on how you'd like to celebrate please drop us a line!

This week random.org chose #5 Linda K. In this bright and colourful piece, Linda sends the message many of us need to hear these days...

image courtesy of Linda Kunsman

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.

Have a fun, paint-filled week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 50, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 50 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

This week the random number generator chose #10: Cindy D. Last week Cindy shared some fabulous acrylic paintings that she created in February, including these expressive portraits. Please stop by her blog to see what else she shared.

image courtesy of  Cindy D.

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.
Wishing you a week of fabulous painting!

Paint Party Friday: Week 49, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 49 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world. 

This week the random number generator chose #12 - Jean Spitzer. Jean showed this wonderful portrait she recently did... Self? Or a friend/commission?

image courtesy of Jean Spitzer

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.

Have a fun and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 48, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 48 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

This week the random number generator chose #10: Linda C. Last week Linda shared an impressive amount of Frida Kahlo inspired art, including this wonderful watercolor version. Please be sure to stop by her blog to see the rest!

image courtesy of Linda C.

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.

Wishing you a week of prolific painting!

Paint Party Friday: Week 47, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 47 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world. 

This week our random number generator chose #4 - Tracey. During a busy month, Tracey has been finding ways to create when she can, including this fun self-portrait. Please drop by to see more!

image courtesy of Tracey

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.

Have a lovely paint-filled week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 46, Year 11 Check-In

 Welcome to Week 46 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

This week our random number generator chose #3 - Carol of A Shutterbug Explores. Carol showed this work-in-progress of charming little winter birds...

image courtesy of Carol/A Shutterbug Explores

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1.

Have a wonderful and creative week!

Paint Party Friday: Week 45, Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 45 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

This week our random number generator chose #7: Linda K. Last week Linda shared her word of the year in this beautiful abstract painted format. She also shared some very funny journal pages that you'll definitely want to check out!

image courtesy of Linda K

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1. 

Wishing you luck (whatever your intention may be)!

Paint Party Friday: Week 44, Year 11 Check=In

Welcome to Week 44 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

This week our random number generator chose #6: Christine. Last week Christine shared this fabulous ACEO painting of Toronto "in the clouds". (If you're familiar with the city I'm sure you'll recognize the landmarks peeking out of the top!) Please be sure to stop by her blog to say hi and take a closer look at the wonderful art she has to share.

image courtesy of Christine

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1. 

Happy painting (and Happy Birthday, EVA)!!

Paint Party Friday: Week 43 Year 11 Check-In

Welcome to Week 43 of Year 11 here at Paint Party Friday. We continue to hope you are all safe, happy and healthy in this time of social distancing, and that art is helping to alleviate the stress of this unprecedented situation. And that things have improved and opened up in your part of the world.

This week our random number generator chose #2 - Tracey. In her journal using the word "release' as a prompt, Tracey created this lovely spread... we can really feel the sense of freedom and release in it! She also showed a number of her favourite 2021 pieces so please drop by and check them out...

image courtesy of Tracey

As always, please make sure to use your post URL address NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for PPF when they arrive (after Friday) at your website. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Year 1, Week 1. 

Have a wonderfully creative week!