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Friday, May 6, 2011

Paint Party Friday: Week 8 Check-in - Colour My Painting World




Week 8!! Can you believe it?! Welcome back everyone! New players - we are thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing all your painting endeavours!

Last week our poll showed that those of you who preferred a size, like to work in the 5 to 24 inch range of canvases. Most of you are flexible and will work on any size canvas. Many of you will work on any recycled material. Annabelle even paints mushrooms! This week's poll was inspired by last Friday's post by Stephanie about choosing a favourite colour. We'd like to know if you have one, what is it and ideally why (in the comments) you love it so?



If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Linky, an explanation of how this tool works can be found on Week 1 and Week 2 check-ins. Please make sure to use your post URL address versus your blog 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.



We'd also like to give a shout-out to the Charity Art Auction at Inspiration Avenue which some of our players are participating in. There are beautiful pieces there for a great cause. We hope you visit and bid high and bid often! It ends May 7th.

Looking forward to seeing your painting this week!

P.S. Kristin says color and EVA says colour but Kristin is so sweet she goes along with the Canadian/British spelling of some words here. We rather like "u" -  and you, too!  ;) 
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45 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Being a Pisces, I tend towards cool colors. But I love color, so it's hard to pick sometimes. Sorry I posted my blogs' URL instead of the post. But I try not to post anything over the weekend, so folks can easily find my PPF post.

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  2. GlorV1May 6, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I like all the colors, because bright colors really make me happy. Give me reds, marigold color, casa azul blue, love, love and more love. Happy Paint Party Friday to all. If I don't see you, Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's here and in the world. Mom's ROCK!!

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  3. TheresaMay 6, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I must say I am a color lover! On Tues. I try to post color inspiration posts on my blog to share my love of color. But I painted our bedroom the prettiest shades of purples only darker on one wall. Purple is one of my favorites if I have to choose. Happy Mother's Day to all the artist moms! Theresa

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  4. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Although I do a lot of work in black ink I do love all colours and am discovering a love of adding colour that isn't necessarily in the original subject of the painting!

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  5. Kat WMay 6, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I voted purple because I seem to have used various shades of it recently. But now I'm thinking maybe I should have voted all colours because the answer really changes with my mood. Like today my painting suggests multi-colours but predominately orange and red. And orange,red and pink are huge favourites of mine.

    Guess I should have chosen the all colours button. LOL.

    Happy PPF!
    Kat X
    Oh and thank you for giving a shout out to the Inspiration Avenue charity auction. :-)

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  6. Valerie-JaelMay 6, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I like beiges, whites and natural colours around me, but when I paint, I go mad - I use a lot of bold and flashy colours, and really enjoy it, and I sometimes wonder why! Have a great PPF, Valerie

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  7. AbelaMay 6, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    !! Hello¡¡ I like to use all the colors, but always use more the blue`s game,it´s because my connection to the universe (which is what my daughter says.) Greetings to all

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  8. IleanaMay 6, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Happy PPF!! :)

    I love the blues! There's nothing like indigo blue (in pencils) and ultramarine blue (in paints) for shading people!

    Love your questions and these Paint Party Fridays!! Color or colour or favorite or favourite...it doesn't matter how you write it, it's all good! :)

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  9. Kat SlomaMay 6, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I'm back - you all inspired me so much the first time! And I love all colors, but for painting, I love the BRIGHT ones.

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  10. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I love ALL the colors, couldn't choose, really, I'm kind of like Dr. Seuss that way; on different days, I feel different ways......:)
    It made me smile to see the "I'd sooner choose a favorite star..." since I used those words in my traveling sketchbook for last week's PPF- thanks as always for doing this! You guys bring more inspiration than you know!
    xoxo
    Stephanie

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  11. ChristineMay 6, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I like blue, I think because it's a restful, peaceful colour and it's so pretty.

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  12. Heather FoustMay 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love all colors. And for some reason I find it hard to just use one palatte. I will start with using beiges or some like that and wind up adding all kinds of colors. I Love colors!

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  13. jywheelerMay 6, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I love all colors most especially the bright ones!

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  14. pluckychickenheartMay 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I'm a color junkie! In fact colors in general are probably what draw me most to any work of art.

    I think I probably wind up using lots of violet and blue tones in my work. But I always like to add some element of bold contrast like really bright yellow as well.

    Having said that.. the picture I posted this week is none of those things. It is NOT at all what I normally do. So..who knows!? :o)

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  15. MarleneMay 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    My favorite color is green so I chose that, although my paintings are all colors,which I love also. I love greens because they can be soothing, cool, vibrant, dark or light they are all good and so many possibilities with their use. I also love flowers and landscapes and you need greens for those.

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  16. AnnabelleMay 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I adore blue and gold.I would like to get good enough in my painting to recreate art that looks as if it was stored in an attic for a very long time....worn and tattered and so very , very old....a relic from the past.

    In real life black and blue, creams, rust, browns and mushroom colours....haha....gave you gals a break this week. Oh and lately I have found a new colour passion the many hues of Daffodil Yellows.

    Happy Mothers Day to all the moms xxxooo Annabelle

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  17. Theresa PlasMay 6, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Happy to be back for another PPF! Happy Mother's Day to the mamas out there:)

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  18. MaggieMay 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    It's very hard to pick a favorite color. I'm partial to red, but then I think of all the reasons to like the other colors too! So I'd have to say I like 'em all!

    Thanks so much for the shout out for the Inspiration Avenue Charity Auction!

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  19. LynetteMay 6, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I love ultramarine blue! I use it a lot as an underpainting, and also in sky work. Something about that color makes my eyes happy.

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  20. GumnutMay 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I don't have a painting as yet this week. However, my wonderful Hubby has promised to take the children for me tomorrow and I have a painting planned to spend most of the day on. If it is good enough, I might enter it into a competition. So you will likely see me here either next week or as a very late entry here.

    I hope everyone has had a great PPF!

    Nutty
    (going to bed early in preparation for tomorrow)

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  21. HeatherMay 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Good Morning,
    Just a quick painting this morning to share with the gang!
    My favorite color to paint with? Alazarin Crimson, Paynes gray!
    have a great day

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  22. Mary HysongMay 6, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I like all colors, but really my fav in painting happens to be burnt umber because it is the best shadow color for almost anything. It is also a good base for a dark when you don't want to use black; burnt umber + ultramarine blue + some Alizarin crimson. makes a really good dark.

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  23. CrystalMay 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Howdy! I guess I was one of the few who chose red fro the poll. I know red cannot be used that often, except for cardinals and some flowers, but I still incorporate it whenever I can. Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there, and happy paint party friday! :-)

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  24. ger chouinardMay 6, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    have nothing new to share this week ... did not pick up a paint brush all week long (I'm kinda crabby when I don't get to paint). Played with a rake and a shovel last weekend to clean up the yard, but after that it was all down hill. Too much office work and no paint makes ger a very dull girl ... but thank YOU all for your inspiration ... there is HOPE ... and the colour RED!

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  25. Jaime HaneyMay 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I have favorite colors that I like to wear, but with painting, any color that I am working with at the moment is the most beautiful color! I was working with brown last night and just fell in love with the way it was looking.

    Happy Paint Party Friday! Thanks everyone that visits my blog :)

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  26. VictoriaMay 6, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Hi Everyone! Happy PPF!

    I am in a constant color-rush..love them all..I am most drawn to grabbing Reds and Blues..they seem to be my power colors I naturally reach for. Even Yellow has become prominent as a initial backdrop for my paintings..!

    While I never have worn much color..visually and vibrationally it is very stimulating for me.

    At one time in my life i studied Color Therapy/Color-therapist because I could aways see colors /energy....and found it fascinating to compare notes on what i already sensed intuitively about colors and also what they mean as well and how to use them for your health and wellbeing etc!
    so colors for me..are exciting..

    when i paint I use colors intuitively..and whether subtle or bold I appreciate all color palettes that i experience in art of others!
    They are all vital for harmony and balance !


    Happy Creating everyone!
    Victoria~

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  27. Catherine DentonMay 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you for doing this! I'm needing this lift today. :)
    My Blog

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  28. AnnabelleMay 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Okay gals and guys, need to do some chores but will be back soon to visit the rest of you....left off at # 19.....

    Annabelle xx

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  29. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I love all bright vivid colors and my favorites are blues and purples.

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  30. NettyMay 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oooh I love all colours with no particular favourite. Also love swishing them about to see the different shades that emerge........Catch up with you all later as have been out all day. Annette x

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  31. Jenny May 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Talk about an impossible question :) Its easier for me to say the colour I use and wear and associate least with is red....I'm curious if there are any colour therapists out there that can tell me what this says about me :)....now off to visit you all...phew..can see I'll be here for the night :)xx

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  32. DoreenMay 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I love all colours no particular favorite.x

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  33. peggy gattoMay 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love the BRIGHTS!!!
    red, yellow,orange, blue,white
    then I like the combo of blue and white, I use it all the time!

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  34. EVAMay 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Wow!! What an amazing and COLOURFUL group of painters you all are! I managed to visit everyone so far (in a much timelier fashion than the past few weeks).

    Welcome to new paint players @catherinedenton and @tom/doreen!

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  35. Denise MulliganMay 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I have a hard time deciding on just one. If I must choose, I would say cobalt blue. My favorite color combination is red and turquoise.

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  36. SunshineshelleMay 7, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Wooo, am I last, almost didn't make it (had to change my time zone LOL
    Blue, I think I like painting blue which is really wierd because it's not my fave colour...
    Off to visit now!

    http://sunshineshelles.blogspot.com/2011/05/paint-party-friday.html

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  37. Carola BartzMay 7, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I love all colors, but my absolute favorite is orange! It's such a happy, bold and daring color, also a little bit silly and playful.

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  38. AdrianMay 7, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What a wonderful idea! The work here is so varied and inspiring. I just love to see what others are doing and this is a wonderful way to find peeps from all over the world fast!

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  39. EVAMay 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks @Adrian! We hope you will join in!

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  40. Mary HysongMay 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    whew! 58 this week! So much fun to see everyone's stuff. Just glad I was able to get to them all. PPF is growing!

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  41. BahamaDawnMay 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    how did i miss this much fun?
    how long will this party go on for? is it too late to join?

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  42. Mary C. NasserMay 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Thank you for inviting me to the paint party!
    I am your newest blog follower. :)
    Looking forward to seeing your upcoming posts!

    I welcome you to check out my art blog, too!
    Best,
    Mary C. Nasser
    http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html

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  43. Kharlie BugMay 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I'm so bummed, I had my post all set up and scheduled to post today and what ever blogger was doing last night made it disappear :(

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  44. Katie Jeanne WoodMay 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I couldn't pick just one. I voted for all colors.

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  45. Andrea CMay 16, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    To paint you do need lots of colours I feel. My all time fave colours besides painting are red then lime green and turquoise combo x

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