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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

CLOSE TO HOME

Diane Mannion, CLOSE TO HOME, September 2013, oil/canvas or linen


Here they are in all their glory!  Was pleased to find I had completed 22 instead of 21.

Was this challenge worth doing?  You betcha!  Many of these paintings would not have existed if not.  Pushed myself more than I normally would during a busy and month.

Was able to paint 30 paintings during the January 2013 Challenge, so I know it's possible. 

Diane Mannion, FLOWERS, January 2013, oil/canvas or linen

NOW WHAT?  Goals set by me!  Collection of larger paintings for galleries and competitions.

Next Leslie Saeta Challenge... January 2014!

19 comments:

  1. Mo TeeuwOctober 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    They all look fabulous together. There are some real 'crackers' there Diane.

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  2. Kaethe BealerOctober 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Your work looks so cool together. Your talent comes through. i like how you did the collage with your professional name in the middle. :)

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  3. Maggie RuleyOctober 1, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for introducing yourself, lovely work.

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  4. Carol SteinbergOctober 1, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I admire your work, Diane...a real feeling for Florida! (My Dad and brother live there.)

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  5. Diane MannionOctober 1, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks, Kaethe! And nice to meet you, Maggie. Carol, thank you for commenting. Keep painting away, All!

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  6. c.dingmanOctober 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    What a wonderful variety of artwork! It really shows your range. This would make a nice postcard.

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  7. Diane MannionOctober 1, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Thank you, Carlene! Postcard would be a fun idea, now if I could get every Floridian tourist to buy one.

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  8. Linda NicklesOctober 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Your collage looks great, Diane! I enjoyed following your work.

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  9. Diane MannionOctober 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Thanks, Linda! We'll do it again in January! Your work is lovely.

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  10. Johnna SchellingOctober 1, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Diane - you are an inspiration! I will look to you in January to keep me going. What fun, but hard / fulfilling work!

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  11. Diane MannionOctober 1, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Thank you, Johnna... we WILL do it in January. And thanks for your wonderful comment about my painting on DPW, Pat's Garden. It's one of my favorites!

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  12. Sandy Sandy ArtOctober 1, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful collections Diane, both of them! I found this challenge to be a lot harder to keep up with than the one in January too.

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  13. Maga FablerOctober 1, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Your collections look so terrific! Congratulations!

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  14. Wendy BarrettOctober 2, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Congratulations Diane! I really admire your stunning paintings! What a badge of honour to be able to post 2 collages!! You have inspired me to be open minded about January after all. I'm impressed that you have already pumped out another painting since the challenge ended. I'm still catching my breath!
    It is a shame that we live on different continents as I would love to learn plein air painting from you. I just love your style!

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  15. Liana YarckinOctober 2, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    I love these beach themed paintings. Your collage grabbed my attention on Leslie's blog. Beautiful light shown here. Congratulations!

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  16. Diane MannionOctober 2, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Thank you, Liana, Wendy, Maga, and Sandy. Love the camaraderie of this challenge and the DPW artists. I'll be watching your work and commenting to each when I get a chance.

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  17. Judy BakerOctober 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful paintings and collage! I enjoyed seeing your collage from January also. You are a very talented artist. It is so rewarding meeting other artists in this challenge.

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  18. Marcela StrasdasOctober 2, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I have really enjoyed following your artwork these past few weeks, I think I discovered you half way through the challenge and I am happy I did! Happy painting!

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  19. Diane MannionOctober 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Thank you, Judy! Meeting new artists has been a real treat with this challenge.
    And Happy Painting to you too, Marcela.
    I'm so pleased with your comments and I'll keep an eye on your work, too.

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