I would never, ever have thought when I started a blog, that I would be saying this, but it's true. Nearly 10,000 looks at my Watercolour Blog. How wonderful is that. So, may I say to you all out there what fun I have had, how much I have learned from you, and how much you have inspired me. You see I had reached a safe plateau with my painting, never thought I could improve or find so many subjects to paint. My enthusiasm was waning. You, yes you out there, have given me the joy of painting that I had when I first started. So a big and heartfelt thank you!!!
Right, back to the business of painting - here are some more of my 'things around the house'. I decided to find things around the house that were simple to paint. I have already done a candle and some hand cream. (See previous post)
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| Ok so it's a toilet roll holder, what else is there in the downstairs loo? And everything in there is white anyway so I thought that was a good challenge |
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This is from the Hall, supposed you would say it is 'retro' but it is a family memory item. We used to have a red carpet in the hall but now it's neutral. This doesn't really go but I just don't care!
Anyway, I again send you a REALLY BIG THANK YOU 10,000 times
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Really well done Polly!!! Have just been looking at my figures as well and am equally gobsmacked!!! It does inspire you to know you have somewhere to show your work where you know people are going to see it. I also realy enjoy writing mine and sometimes write one with no painting to post but with the knowledge that people are going to see and read it so doesn't feel like I am talking to myself which having a husband and two sons it often feels like it!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is lovely that you know people actually read and comment too. And thank you very much for being one of them.
DeleteWell done Polly... I totally agree with you, having a blog has always meant inspiration and feedback. Great little paintings!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you Cathy for popping by and supporting me
DeleteCongrats to yo Polly, sharing via blogging gives us so much support and encouragement by others on the same journey and I too value this so much. Love the retro vase you have painted it so well
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine. And thank you very much for calling on me and commenting it always makes me smile to see comments.
DeleteI love the shine and highlights on tha vase. Blogging is always so inspiring and informative. I think we all learn from each other and support each other. Thanks for sharing your work!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting me and commenting so often.
DeleteCongratulations, dear Polly!
ReplyDeleteThe blog becomes a part of life, brings new friends, new ideas ... there is a flow of communication ,it is also nice to be mutually supportive with comments.
Your work is always full of verve when you write and when you paint!
Rita thank you for visiting me so often and for the help you have given me and advice on books too. I wish I could ask everyone over for a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
Deletemaking the ordinary, extraordinary-well done and happy to be a blogging buddy of yours
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting me like you do and for commenting. Blog buddy has a nice ring to it.
DeleteI've never really taken notice of the 'looks' before. Congrats on reaching 10,000! I like Blogger so much better than Facebook - it seems more 'family', friendly and inspirational.
ReplyDeleteHere's to your next 10,000
Sue, thanks for being a regular visiter to my blog. I couldn't believe it when I had 100 never mind 10,000. Blogging is more friendly too, I think facebook is one day it's here and then it's gone. Flash in the pan type of media, but I do enjoy it. But blogging is my favourite, and thank you again.
DeleteTwo beautiful works , the toilet holder got something magic about it, would you ever have imagined :-) Congrats on your visits ...all well deserved !
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane. It's people like you who make me enjoy my blog, and for commenting as you do. Glad you like the toilet roll holder!
Deletecongratulations, Polly--! I love these two paintings. I must have read the thing about the red glass five times, though...still not sure. Did you paint it from memory? er...what does your carpet have to do with the glass?? It's probably clear to everyone but me! lol!
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DeleteNot you, am I not very articulate. The glass I have kept because it has family memories, but it doesn't go with our new hall carpet which is beige, the original carpet was red. I painted it from real life. Hope that is clearer. Oh dear I must go back to school for speaking zee English!!!
ReplyDeleteLove them both - there's inspiration all around, waiting for us to notice! Well done on your blog progress xx
ReplyDeleteThank you - isn't it strange how we don't know what is painterly until we try and paint it.
DeletePolly, I like very much both these paintings, the colors are so crisp and fresh, lovely! You have created some very nice works lately, I was excited to go back through what I had missed. Congratulations on your blog's milestone!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked visiting my rooms with me. I have become very inspired to go outside of my comfort zone and have enjoyed it.Thanks for following my blog.
DeleteWell done you. Totally understand how you feel. It always amazes me that people come to view my mundane ramblings but then again I wander around, though at a slower pace these days, viewing theirs and find them really inspirational and yours is no exception. So a big cheer for your next 10,000 and the next after that. xx
ReplyDeleteLaura, you were the first to follow my blog, and here you are still popping by! It's incredible that people have a look from all over the world. It is a buzz without a doubt. Thank you, as always, for your kind words.
DeleteDear Polly:) Congratulations with your 10.000 viewers!! And I was one of them I believe (makes me feel humble). I'm so happy to have you as a friend. You are always so kind and your paintings are beautiful. Like the last two: beautiful and the first one so original! Up to the next 10.000:) Yeah!!! xx
ReplyDeleteRenate, you were one of the first to follow my blog and you are still here. How lovely. You have been a great inspiration with your visits and your comments and seeing your wonderful work too. Wish I could invite you all to a party! Thank you again my blogging friend.
Deletegreat sketches polly ... i have a few sketches of loo rolls kitchen rolls :) ...flowers are looking good too .
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely coming from you! Didn't realise how interesting the shapes and tones were til I tried to paint them. Thanks for popping by.
DeleteCongratulations, Polly! Isn't the blogosphere great, so encouraging. It's hard to imagine toiling away at one's watercolors all alone!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. Comments make painting more worthwhile, otherwise my work is just put in a drawer or binned
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