another busy week ahead painting 12 panels for the Mickey Mouse Ballet in my Sister's Annual Ballet Concert... so the tutus will be going on hold for the time being...
I also have a 2 metre boat to paint for the Little Mermaid....and a 4 panel jungle scene for the Lion King....
oh ...and a 4 panel scene for Aladdin
looks like a busy month ahead...

looks like that never ending portrait of Al and Kel could be on hold for December as well as 3 more mini portraits....

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my pick for Music Monday is "Mickey" related....and I love her tutu...

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further progress on the WIP of Al and Kel ...
I may be offline for most of this week as I'll be helping my Sister move into her new Ballet Studios ..
will take photos of the murals and finished studios to post here next week...
have a great week everyone...

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further progress on the Portrait of Alexander and Kelly...
will start on Alexander's face next..



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this week I revisited Facebook
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and Linked in where I joined Visual Artists and their Advocates
some interesting discussions:
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on Saturday I received a parcel in the mail from John and his family in New York...
John was the winner of the Win a Free Mini Portrait last month....and is also Featured Artist for this week at the Top Artists' Directory.....
among the wonderful gifts was a lovely response from Mariana (John's daughter) in the form of a drawing... a selection of music from John as well as a terrific book and coasters from MOMA ..
thanks so much John...Mariana....and family...


I'll be working on Kelly's face this week and also helping out with the hanging of the murals at the Baby Ballerinas studio which is due to open in two weeks...

I've chosen a favourite of my Dad's for Music Monday this week...

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