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DonRedwood

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25. I wish we could see! :0)

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 08:10 PM

Nov 2012

COngratulations! If you can make beauty out of nothing, well, that means you are a real 100% certified artist in my book.

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This is dumb, but I was dying to tell someone so... [View all] LiberalLoner Nov 2012 OP

Good for you! LNM Nov 2012 #1

A kind word liberalmike27 Nov 2012 #75

So true! :) I love kindness! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #84

Good for you, my dear LiberalLoner! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #2

That's wonderful! HappyMe Nov 2012 #3

Good for you! AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #4

Professional Art Photographer thinks you are able to be selling them... Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #5

Thank you so much everyone! I've just been on cloud nine all day after finding out that my friend LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #6

It feels nice... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #22

The paintings in books? Like DaVinci, Rembrandt, Picasso, etc.? merrily Nov 2012 #56

It would be cool if I could sell them for maybe like $20 (plus whatever it costs to frame/ship them) LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #85

The expression Awknid Nov 2012 #80

I'm so happy for you!! And maybe this is the "window opening after a door closes"... nt riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #7

Thank you! I don't know how to post photos here to be honest... LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Nov 2012 #13

Get a free photobucket account: beac Nov 2012 #32

You've got the right attitude. rrneck Nov 2012 #9

What's 'dumb' about this? trof Nov 2012 #10

Thanks everyone! When I play with my pastels I feel just like I did as a kid when I'd get a new box LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #11

That's so cool. eShirl Nov 2012 #29

I'm sure that freedom shines through in the art hootinholler Nov 2012 #66

What a great idea! I still have a ways to go in learning before I reach that point, but maybe in a LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #87

As long as you are enjoying what you are doing that is all that counts. southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #12

Not dumb at all.... Wounded Bear Nov 2012 #14

I'm so happy for you! Isn't it wonderful to have a source of joy like that!? renate Nov 2012 #15

Art SamKnause Nov 2012 #16

I got news for ya, I think your the real deal geckosfeet Nov 2012 #17

To be honest, these are the types of posts that keep me on DU. The political stuff... meh. kayakjohnny Nov 2012 #18

That's wonderful! LeftofObama Nov 2012 #19

That's awesome LiberalLoner! bluesbassman Nov 2012 #20

Good for you! hedgehog Nov 2012 #21

You know there are agents for artists. You should take your paintings to a gallery Cleita Nov 2012 #23

I love it for you, and for us Mira Nov 2012 #24

Hey Mira! DonRedwood Nov 2012 #26

I wish we could see! :0) DonRedwood Nov 2012 #25

what makes it art is you momsrule Nov 2012 #27

AWESOME! Thank you for telling us, because happiness shared helps the listener, too! :-) WinkyDink Nov 2012 #28

Good for you.... blm Nov 2012 #30

Don't be so modest! barnabas63 Nov 2012 #31

Not dumb at all! redwitch Nov 2012 #33

What a great post! peace13 Nov 2012 #34

Awww, that's wonderful. Good for you! nt lady lib Nov 2012 #35

Awesome for you! srichardson Nov 2012 #36

Art is healing BainsBane Nov 2012 #37

It really is, isn't it? Good for the spirit! I am learning how to use soft pastels at the moment, LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #88

You'd love them BainsBane Nov 2012 #91

Aces cachukis Nov 2012 #38

+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #39

darling artists make life bearable. i am proud of you. roguevalley Nov 2012 #40

great news, give us alook at one! grantcart Nov 2012 #41

Thanks for sharing your happiness. yellerpup Nov 2012 #42

Wow, great! Not dumb at all to share such a nice experience. EverHopeful Nov 2012 #43

that is awesome! Skittles Nov 2012 #44

This is the best thread I've read in a while. Congratulations! nolabear Nov 2012 #45

OT but catchnrelease Nov 2012 #46

Painting is good therapy Milliesmom Nov 2012 #47

pictures please irisblue Nov 2012 #48

Fantastic! Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #49

It's dumb that you think this is dumb. This is a good thing, and you should feel good about it. DRoseDARs Nov 2012 #50

Artists aren't always respected Stargazer09 Nov 2012 #51

Love pastel drawings! abelenkpe Nov 2012 #52

Thank you for sharing this... dougtaylor Nov 2012 #53

That must have felt good. Aristus Nov 2012 #54

Wonderful! Thank you for posting this. I always welcome good news. merrily Nov 2012 #55

Wonderful news for you. Happy for you! Window Nov 2012 #57

Believe him! And post some pictures for us. I would love to see them! Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #58

That's wonderful! myrna minx Nov 2012 #59

This is not dumb and I, for one, am happy for you tavalon Nov 2012 #60

Of Course You Are A "Real Artist" FiggyJay Nov 2012 #61

I believe that inside all of us is an artist, a creator, an explorer! go west young man Nov 2012 #62

I'd love to see one; greiner3 Nov 2012 #63

200 recommend this! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #64

Sometimes we are our own worst critics. dhpgetsit Nov 2012 #65

Makes me happy for you! tblue Nov 2012 #67

Good for you! malthaussen Nov 2012 #68

Don't sell yourself short ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #69

That's so wonderful! I also add that I'd love to see pix of your work. As an art major who has Nay Nov 2012 #70

I'll bet you are a wonderful artist, please do find some time to work on your art, it LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #86

My daughter is a doctor, but she also does tblue37 Nov 2012 #71

How did you contract Guillain Barre? joanbarnes Nov 2012 #72

The cause of Guillain Barre is unknown. It's a autoimmune disorder Lochloosa Nov 2012 #73

This story brightened my day emsimon33 Nov 2012 #74

Civilizations are judged by their art toby jo Nov 2012 #76

That is wonderful Liberalynn Nov 2012 #77

That's 100 miles from dumb! Share your art! demwing Nov 2012 #78

YESSSS! Support the Arts - by SUPPORTING THE ARTISTS!!!!! calimary Nov 2012 #79

Happy for you! They_Live Nov 2012 #81

You too, I'll bet you do beautiful art! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #89

Wow I'm so overwhelmed! Thank you all so much! I have tears in my eyes, you guys are so wonderful! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #82

Thank you for letting me know that photobucket would work! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #83

how fun is that. you pick up the brush, you ARE a real artist. seabeyond Nov 2012 #90

Maybe I shouldn't even think in terms of good/bad - just happy. The colors make me happy :) LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #92

i am envious. and i admire you and your ability. and you are right on. seabeyond Nov 2012 #93