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Mini Portrait of Mariana finished!

31 August 2009 33 comments



Mariana's Dad, John was the winner of the Win a Free Mini Portrait last month....





this weeks music is a beautiful video of stunning dancing and choreography..
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looks like September will be another busy month as I have two more mini portraits to paint..a clown stage prop and five studio signs for my Sister's Ballet Studios... and I really need to finish that never ending portrait of Alexander and Kelly

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Mini Portrait of Mariuca Finished!

24 August 2009 46 comments




I've been sick with the flu all week but started to feel better yesterday ...so finished Mariuca's Portrait..
I'll go on with Mariana's Portrait this week...so the two mini portraits should be ready to mail off by the end of August....


Charlotte (aka Madonna) with Alexander (aka Joker) and her cousins Olivia (aka Harlequin) and Michael (aka Peter Pan) at Charlotte's 18th Birthday Party (fancy dress) last weekend







Because August has gone by in a rush with birthdays and parties I have chosen this piece for Music Monday this week...

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Progress on the Mini Portraits

13 August 2009 38 comments

I'll probably have these finished by the end of next week....





Mariuca



Mariana

have a busy weekend ahead with Charlie's Fancy Dress Party .....

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Happy 18th Charlie!!!

10 August 2009 26 comments





this song is for you Charlie...have a wonderful day !!!!





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it's party time....

5 August 2009 40 comments



I've started the two Mini Portraits (Mariuca and Mariana)
I'm hoping to have these finished by the end of this month ...






finished the frames for the Degas panels and one door sign finished (five to go)

August is looking quite busy with a few special countdowns...









Charlie's Birthday Cake from The Euro Patisserie


Top Commenters and Top EC Droppers

sending a big ...


to my Top Commenters for July...

TH (105)
Mariuca (57)
T.H (45)
Shinade aka Jackie (33)
John (15)
Amy Lilley Designs (14)
Speedcat Hollydale (13)
RennyBA (9)
Lynda Lehmann (9)
Netster (9)

and to my Top EC Droppers ...







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Entries for the Win a Free Mini Portrait Competition..

1 August 2009 36 comments



Mini Portrait - Charlotte #1 Mini Portrait - Charlotte #2

# the Mini Portrait is 25cm x 25cm (10" x 10") - acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas..
# free postage
# value: $250 (au)
# one person/subject of the winner's choice


AND THE WINNER IS........

Congratulations to the winner of the Free Mini Portrait
number 158
John 150 -171





Entries:
thanks to everyone for your wonderful response to my competition!!
Kim

TH 1 - 46
Bem 47 - 49
Kirsten <3 wintertea 50 - 55
Ane 56 - 58
Amy Lilley Designs 59 - 75
Speedcat Hollydale 76 - 88
Mariuca 89 - 149
John 150 -171 (winner)
Lisa 172
Lynda 173
Boyd 174 - 200
Max 201
Trish 202 - 206
Christy 207 - 247
Julie 248 - 262
Brenda 263 - 293
lsallen88 294 - 299
Netster 300 - 315
cynsheis 316 - 320
Shez 321 - 342
Gina 343 - 340
Katie 341 - 352
Kathleen 353
TH 354 - 365
Brenda 366 - 377
Jackie 378 - 413
Patsy 414
Brenda 415 - 428
Jackie 429 - 434

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About The Author
Kim Barker is a Visual Artist (Diploma in Art and Graduate Diploma in Education). She is also a fully trained Reading Recovery Teacher. She has taught RAD (Royal Academy of Dancing) and Cecchetti Ballet Syllabii. Kim also manages the Top Artist' Directory and PoeARTica as well as her blog laketrees She lives with her family on the Eastern Central Coast of Australia. Follow Kim at laketrees on Twitter for updates and news