Friday, October 11, 2019

Bonsai Blossom ~ Happy PPF!

Hello!
Continuing to enjoy our Springtime - some days are cool to cold,  some are warm to fairly hot.  
Seems word has been spread amongst the plants, and they seem to be adapting to the chaotic patterns that our weather brings.
Here's my entry for this week's Paint Party Friday... blossoms, bonsai, some old card that had a previous life, a bit of a dab here and there and it all came together happily:
"Bonsai Blossom" Card
re-using an old painting for collage, watercolour and inkpen


~ thanks for your visit... have a great weekend ~ 
Sue xx
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70 comments:

  1. Christine11 October, 2019 12:37

    this is beautiful, so delicate.

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  2. Evi Erlinda11 October, 2019 13:04

    Beautiful bonsai!

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  3. Sue (this n that)11 October, 2019 15:05

    thanks Laurie, very much :D)🎨

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  4. Clare Lloyd11 October, 2019 16:58

    It’s so pretty

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  5. Valerie-Jael11 October, 2019 17:14

    This is just gorgeous, you got the form and swing of the bonsai so beautifully. Happy PPF and a wonderful day, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 07:49

      Lovely of you to say, thanks Valerie. Our Son and my Hubby are both into bonsai, so it does influence my paintings... I too love the gracefulness of the branches when you see them in real life. Happy PPF 🎋🎨

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  6. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations11 October, 2019 17:22

    Beautiful work Sue, a great way to reuse the card adorned with your stunning study of the Bonsai. It's amazing how our plants can adapt and survive our changing world..
    Happy PPF I will be along later to play again HUgs Tracey xx

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 12:33

      Thanks Tracey! I always enjoy the act of using up old cards or watercolour paintings - much better for them to have a second go, so to speak! Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers :D)

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  7. eileeninmd11 October, 2019 22:16

    Hello, pretty painting. I love the Bonsai! Well done Sue! Enjoy your day and weekend!

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 12:34

      Thanks Eileen - great to see you and you enjoy your weekend too :D)

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  8. R's Rue12 October, 2019 00:03

    Beautiful.

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  9. Lin12 October, 2019 00:21

    I like this Sue and I love the way you re-use stuff. xx

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 12:35

      Thanks Lin, I'm slowly working my way through my 'rejects' ;D)

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  10. Linda Kunsman12 October, 2019 00:40

    this is so pretty Sue! I love how you combine collage with your watercolor art. Happy PPF!

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 12:35

      Thanks Linda, appreciate your thoughts - Happy PPF to you too :D)

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  11. Jenny Woolf12 October, 2019 00:47

    I can never re use an old picture, somehow, I think I usually give up on pictures if I don't like the design, so it is hard to change. I am very impressed that you have made a lovely job of this. So cheerful too.

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 12:37

      Hi Jenny, yes, I used to think like that but reckon I'd beat up on myself too much when a painting or card doesn't go to plan, so this way its kind of a plan 'b' ;D)

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  12. Jean12 October, 2019 01:20

    Simply delightful!!

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  13. sirkkis12 October, 2019 02:34

    Beautiful painting,Sue.
    Happy PPF and weekend 🌺💗

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 12:37

      Happy PPF to you too Sirkkis and thanks for your lovely comment :D)

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  14. Penny Lee StewArt12 October, 2019 02:45

    Mixed media is always fun! Yours is beautiful.

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:13

      Thanks Penny - and yes it is fun, I get inspired by everyone at PPF and amazed at how many different ways of creating art there are! I appreciate your visit :D)

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  15. Debbie12 October, 2019 04:24

    oh i quite like it sue, i love the colors you chose. it reminds me of our trips to longwood gardens, they have a lot of bonsai on display there, some are flowering. until seeing them, i did not know there were flowering bonsai!! this is such a pretty representation of some i have seen there, a great work of art!!

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:14

      Hi Debbie - thanks :D) I was feeling in a soft blossomy mood when I did that.
      Yes, I remember your posts on longwood gardens. Fantastic.
      We also see a lot of bonsai when we've been overseas. I love the pots as much as the plants. Have a great weekend xx

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  16. Anne Hagman-Niilola12 October, 2019 05:16

    Beautiful art!

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  17. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com12 October, 2019 05:17

    Lovely art. We are having weird weather too, it was gorgeous today so it'll probably be cold and wet tomorrow.

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:16

      Thanks kindly Lin. It's strange weather the whole world over isn't it! and I'm thinking the same as you but will keep fingers crossed for continued sunshine ;D)

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  18. sandy12 October, 2019 05:40

    Well this is sure a pretty painting. Bonsai - love it. I'm reminded now to visit Huntington Gardens which I haven't in years - for their Bonsai display. Have a great spring weekend - ..Our fall weekend is definitely here along with the santa ana winds that California gets this time of year.

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:16

      Hi Sandy! Thanks for that - I always enjoy doing a bonsai. Keep out of that wind and enjoy your weekend too :D) xx

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  19. Debbie Nolan12 October, 2019 06:53

    Sue this is a lovely redo of your painting. Love it friend. Hope your spring is wonderful. Hugs!

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:17

      Thanks so much Debbie, I appreciate you saying so. Cheers and all the best xx

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  20. Lowcarb team member12 October, 2019 09:46

    I love this Sue.
    Hope you had a fabulous Friday … enjoy the weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:20

      Many thanks Jan, yes Friday was good and we're enjoying the weekend and I hope you are too. Cheers xx

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  21. Pink Rose12 October, 2019 13:06

    Hi Sue what a beautiful card,I love the colours,hope your weekend is a good one my friend xx

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    1. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:20

      Thanks kindly Shez - and I appreciate your lovely comment. Take care of yourself and get well quickly... lots of sewing to do back at yours ;D) xx

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  22. Sue (this n that)12 October, 2019 17:19

    Thank you very much Agnes :D)

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  23. Teresa13 October, 2019 01:31

    Te quedo muy bonita. Besitos.

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    1. Sue (this n that)14 October, 2019 08:51

      Translation: "It look very pretty. Little kisses."

      Thanks Teresa! very kind of you and appreciated :D)

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  24. carol l mck13 October, 2019 08:30

    Beautiful ~ love artwork!

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Sue (this n that)14 October, 2019 08:52

      Thanks kindly Carol. Hope you're feeling better by now :D)

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  25. diane b13 October, 2019 10:00

    Love your painting and anything that looks like Japanese Art.

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  26. Joan Elizabeth13 October, 2019 15:54

    Spring is being very erratic here ... we are sitting by a log fire again today when it was very warm last week.

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    1. Sue (this n that)14 October, 2019 08:56

      lol, its really throwing everything at us isn't it! Thanks for your visit Joan :D)

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  27. JFM14 October, 2019 03:50

    My dear Sue...absolutely stunning!!!

    Hugs~

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    1. Sue (this n that)14 October, 2019 08:57

      Hi Jan!
      Thanks for that and also for getting in touch.
      Hoping all is well with you xx

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  28. Coastal BC Stories Books14 October, 2019 14:26

    Those flowers will last all the way through winter to brighten your room. - Margy

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    1. Sue (this n that)15 October, 2019 15:12

      They will indeed Margy - a nice thought, thank you!

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  29. NatureFootstep14 October, 2019 18:22

    It is truly beautiful and I love it :)

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  30. BLOGitse14 October, 2019 21:52

    This is beautiful!
    Bonsais are art. I really like the idea of taking care of them...
    I try to take of my orchid which is still blooming. Must be a record in my lifetime :) normally I kill all plants I try to keep alive :)
    Have a good week Sue!

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    1. Sue (this n that)15 October, 2019 15:14

      Thanks May :D)
      Good for you with your orchid - they are so beautiful too. It was obviously meant for you. Cheers and hope you're enjoying your week as well!

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  31. DeniseinVA15 October, 2019 10:51

    Oh my, that is so very pretty Sue. I love it!

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  32. Sharon Wagner17 October, 2019 03:27

    The card is beautiful. And thanks for leaving a comment during a difficult time.

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 October, 2019 08:06

      Thanks Sharon and I was really glad to read your good news - won't be long and you'll be taking us on your adventures once more :D) xx

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  33. Soma @ inkTorrents.com17 October, 2019 14:20

    So beautiful and delicate, Sue! I love the pot, gorgeous tone, I can almost see the sunlight falling on it.

    -Soma

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    1. Sue (this n that)17 October, 2019 14:42

      Thanks very much Soma :D) ... now you've said that ... I can too! Cheers

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  34. baili30 October, 2019 22:23

    dear Sue your painting is exquisitely absorbing :)

    i wonder how cherishing it feels after completing such delightful art :)
    congratulations for incredible achievement my friend !

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    1. Sue (this n that)31 October, 2019 07:31

      Hello Baili, and thank you very much :D)
      The feeling I get is one of happiness, also I love how when painting it keeps my mind mind totally focused on just the painting to the exclusion of everything else, including if there's a few aches and pains they seem to disappear during the process too.
      Thanks for your lovely visit xx

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  35. Vicki02 November, 2019 14:29

    Happily indeed! I love the way you use different textures and media, recycling old works to create wonderful new, not to mention unique, creations. xo

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    1. Sue (this n that)02 November, 2019 15:26

      Aw, thanks Vicki. It's always satisfying not to have to throw some things away ... good fun this type of creating ;D)xx

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  36. BumbleVee10 November, 2019 04:18

    love this little Bonsai... I signed up last year for a little online art class doing bonsai thingies...then, I broke my wrist and didn't do anything ...maybe I can get back to something this year. I don't really know how to paint, but I do love putting some paint on water-colour paper... mostly I love the feel of the paper I guess.

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    1. Sue (this n that)10 November, 2019 15:48

      Hi there Vee! Thanks, glad you liked it.
      Hope you're more able to get back into doing something like that once more... its fun thats for sure. Cheers and guess you're into the cold weather once more :D) xx

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