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Monday 10 February 2014

A to Z CHALLENGE X,Y,Z

Well that time has come, the end of a very enjoyable challenge.  I've painted things I would never dream of, not of my choosing.  Each subject a surprise when I spotted it on tv in alphabetical order.  I have used different colours, techniques, textures, paper and brushes, so an exercise as well as a challenge.

Well here are my final ones, the difficult to spot X,Y and Z, all spotted in the programme 'Country File' which was a look back at earlier programmes.

Think this should be sideways on!!  Anyway, we are in Wales looking at a tiny Exotic Flower.  Bong!!  Brain ticking over, got the 'X' - for Xotic flower.  So here is an xotic flower, the Bird of Paradise.  Bit on the tentative side ha ha

Next one was spotted in the pouring rain, and it's 'Y' for yellow umbrella!  Here I was thinking there is no way I am going to see a Zebra on Country File.

And finally a pair of jeans was spotted, phew. I had found the last letter 'Z' for zip.
What a relief!!!!


Would I do this again - yes!  It was great fun.  But not for a while and only when the fancy takes me.

So a BIG thank you to those of you have have followed along with me.  I can't thank you enough.  Even if just one person had followed, it would have made my day.  But so many comments have been a bonus and have made me smile inside.

I will put them altogether in a collage, for me to see them together and for you too.

Have a lovely week all of you and keep safe.



18 comments:

  1. I know what you mean about the little smile inside..... and at least you know you aren't talking to yourself!! It has been a challenge and a half and very original....but I can see why it has been fun and made you paint all sorts of different things..... maybe some of us could think up our own challenge and join you next time!!

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    1. Good idea Judith. But may be a while before I get another hair brained idea. Thank youso much for following my progress

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  2. The 'bird of paradise' is beautiful, well done for finishing the challenge!

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    1. Thanks Cathy, and thanks for coming along with my challenge to the bitter end

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  3. Polly, I love your challenge.. great job,love,Diana

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    1. Thank you for popping over to my blog. Glad you liked the challenge. I have had a look at your blog and love your work.

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  4. Congrats on finishing the challenge!!! Great job, especially your exotic flower. lol I do love birds of paradise which always remind me of my sister who grew them in her garden in CA. She is gone now, but every time I see one I think of her.

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    1. How touching that the xotic bird reminded you of your sister. Thanks for your comments and coming along the way with my challenge

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  5. Congratulations on finishing your challenge! And what a wonderful collection of paintings!

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  6. Well done, and Congratulation on getting to Z.. and solving it so easily.

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    1. Stroke of luck really, and thank you for joining me on this mad idea

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  7. Your self imposed challenge really served to show how versatile you are. You can paint anything..and paint it well, bravo !

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    1. Thanks you Jane so much, and thank you for being there from 'A'.

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  8. A-Z great challenge from the start Polly ...very rewarding for you and a pleasure to see all you diverse and beautiful work ...have a good Sunday

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  9. A great end to your series, Polly! I especially like the semi-abstract quality of the "Xotic" flower :)

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  10. I love your painting of the person in the rain with the yellow umbrella. Your painting just keeps getting better and better.

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  11. Thank you all for following my challenge, it's been fun to speak to you.

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