Thursday, December 1, 2011

Paint Party Friday (Week 38)

"Merry & Bright"
8 x 12 Moleskine Journal

Caran D'Ache watercolor crayons and Liquitex acrylic
Background stamping & Stickles glitter tree
Pencil used for text & shimmer spray for texture

Happy PPF! 

Thanks for taking a peek at my attempt to muster up some Holiday Spirit . . . now, if I can only finish that tree . . . 

To see more painterly pieces, please feel free to check out the fabulous Party below:


Christmas Kisses, 
Kristin xo
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55 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    beautiful,, I love the colors in this,

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  2. GlorV1December 1, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Just beautiful, loving the colors. Happy PPF!

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  3. EllaDecember 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    How bright and beautiful is Merry!
    Wow, this really pops, love it~xox

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  4. Heather FoustDecember 1, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I love your little Elf!! So bright and cheery!

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  5. Gloria j ZucaroDecember 1, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Love"Merry"s" pretty pink lips! The little star on her cheek is a nice touch, too. Wonderful colors. How do you attach these into your journal ?

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  6. Fars DatterDecember 1, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Love it! Sweet colors for Christmas! And - you already know I love the glitter on the tree! ;)

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  7. MandyDecember 1, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    oh my...she is wonderful..i just love your girls you do...the colours are fantastic...such a happy piece ti look at..i love Christmas...lol...xxx

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  8. Tracey FKDecember 1, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    If this is what you do when you are attempting to muster some holiday spirit I would hate to see what yo could turn pout in full on holiday mode... awesome pic...xx

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  9. JoannaDecember 1, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Love those colours, they're so not what is expected!

    Gorgeous Merry girl with her cute glittery tree.

    xxx

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  10. Heavens2BetsyDecember 2, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful Kristin, absolutely beautiful - so bright and vibrant! Thank you for your visit and kind words. penny x

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  11. Valerie-JaelDecember 2, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Just beautiful! Valerie

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  12. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    this is lovely and I like that you didn't use 'traditional' Christmas colours (as made popular by Coca Cola!) of reds and greens. It's hard not to but you've made this a gorgeous festive illustration with pinks and blues instead!

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  13. DianeDecember 2, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Your art always makes me smile!
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    Thank You!

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  14. carlareyDecember 2, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Yes, love the bright colors, and her stripey cap. You must have had fun creating this.

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  15. SHERI COOKDecember 2, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    She is very pretty and I love your color choices. Happy PPF!

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  16. NellyDecember 2, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Oh the colors and that beautiful mouth. This makes me very happy today. Happy PPF!

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  17. AbelaDecember 2, 2011 at 4:32 AM

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  18. AbelaDecember 2, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    The girl eyes are sades, Why? it`s Chistmas...Saludos

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  19. FallingladiesDecember 2, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Great art! Love the colors and style!

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  20. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfDecember 2, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    So pretty and all dressed up for christmas. :)

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  21. YvonneDecember 2, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Love it and it sure gets me in the Christmas spirit.

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  22. carol l mckennaDecember 2, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Wonderful creation ~ colorful and always love your work ~namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  23. AnneDecember 2, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    How sweet! Lovely bright colours too.

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  24. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    What gorgeous colors you have in your delightful painting, Kristen.
    Faye

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  25. EVADecember 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Merrily bright and vibrantly colourful. Gorgeous!!

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  26. CarolDecember 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    So sweet and I love love the colors!!!

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  27. Carolyn DubeDecember 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Your painting brought me such holiday cheer with it's fun style and bright colors!

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  28. IleanaDecember 2, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I'm ready to celebrate! Beautiful work...love the colors!

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  29. CameronDecember 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Merry and bright, indeed!! The colors just make me smile and all the glitter just sings of Christmasy magic!! So cute, Kristin!!

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  30. WrightStuffDecember 2, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a lovely colour combination matched with such beautiful eyes! Perfecto!

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  31. Mary C. NasserDecember 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Your work never ceases to amaze me! :)
    It is such a pleasure to see your new pieces each Friday.

    I LOVE these colors and composition!
    Do you give classes?

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  32. JoannaDecember 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    OH Kristin, I swear with each piece you create I say it's my favorite! These eyes are absolutely breathtaking, they seem to want to draw me in...just beautiful & Merry & Bright of course :)

    Cheers! xxoo

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  33. JulieDecember 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    wow! This is so vivid, stunning! I love your art, it always makes me smile. :)

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  34. MaggieDecember 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love that you've changed up the Christmas colors for this whimsical illustration!

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  35. NatashaDecember 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love the colours and the composition in this spread. So vibrant. :)

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  36. Daniele ValoisDecember 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    oh, she makes me happy. Adore the colors and I love that paint too...my fav!

    lovity love love!

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  37. StephDecember 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    beautiful!! I LOVE the colors !!! happy weekend!!

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  38. ChristineDecember 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Love your Xmas painting!

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  39. JessiVilleDecember 2, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    A stunning piece Kristin! The vivid colors are yummy and I think this should be made into xmas cards. Merry rocks!
    Jessi xox

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  40. Pam TuckerDecember 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    A very festive piece! This is becoming one of my new favorite color combos. Really love how you paint the eyes! :)

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  41. Scarlett ClayDecember 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Super Merry and wonderfully bright!! Wow, that green really pops off the page, love the fun colors and sweet design..have fun decorating! :)

    ~Scarlett

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  42. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    So Festive, it's a lovely piece. Happy Holidays!

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  43. K J DDecember 3, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    She's lovely Kristin....

    Such pretty colours.... I am feeling merry and bright .... I just had my first mince pie of the season.... a Helston Blumenthal one with pine sugar!!!!

    Have a lovely weekend

    Karenx

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  44. JKWDecember 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Very refreshing new view of holiday with soft tones. I do see the spirit of the holiday. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  45. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Lovely! the colors are so bright!!

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  46. E Makes ArtDecember 4, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Girl, your journal is going to be such an amazing keepsake for Kendra!! I love your Merry girl!! She really does make me feel merry and bright!!

    And thanks for being excited about my "moo news", haha!! I wish I could help you with the where/if to sell decision, but since I haven't even tried it quite yet I have no advice for you, lol!! Some friend I am, huh ;-)

    xoE

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  47. MelisaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    SWEET!

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  48. Jen @Sadie InspiredDecember 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Kristin, this is so Caaaa-uuute!(I tried to spell that they way I was saying it to myself. lol)The colors look so great together, the lettering is fab, and that whimsical little tree is darling! xxoo

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  49. E Makes ArtDecember 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Hi again! Just had to tell you that the new photo you have in your sidebar of your sweet little "Candy Cane Connoisseur" is fantastic!!! I love it!! Man she's a cutie!!

    xo

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  51. DeniseDecember 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I'm so curious and concerned.Did you not get your felt book I sent you ? I sure hope so.Maybe it got lost?I know it didn't have to go far.Merry Christmas-Denise

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  52. DeniseDecember 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Thank you Kristin,I got your e-mail too and left you a response :)

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  53. DeniseDecember 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Last night I was in B&N and enjoyed telling my husband,"see this?I know her".HeeHee It was wonderful-congrats again

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  54. joannaDecember 13, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I love the bright colours in this, Kristin! I have a little surpize for munchkin on my blog :)
    xoxo

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  55. AmyDecember 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    very cheery and bright..I LOVE your moleskin style!!! Great book..can't wait to see future pages

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