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Bonnie Barnes's avatar

Ann, this brought me a splash of joy as I remembered a visit to Beatrix Potter's garden in 2007 with my husband. The Lake District was magical and you captured that feeling.

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Bonnie, thank you. It is a wonderful place. I’m so glad you experienced it too.

Mitra Agni Atma's avatar

Beautiful Ann. Thank you for sharing your painting and story💗

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Thank you so much for your words and for reading. 😊

Sharlene Tartaglini's avatar

Wonderful, Ann! So talented and humble. I like how the colors capture the rainy scene in blended shades of blues and greens with a patch of yellow. Your painting makes me feel like I could walk with her up the puddled path leading to the house of BP. Most of all, I love the message of caring for others in the story. Spectacular!

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Sharlene, you always make me feel so good. Thank you for your positive light. And, yes, it is a light. 🌟

Sharlene Tartaglini's avatar

It sounds like the trip of a lifetime. And the comments about your husband remind me of how grateful I am for my own generous guy, who supports my personal passions. 💕

Wendy Carr's avatar

Both pieces are so beautiful! The rainy day invites me to meander on that path. So lovely.

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Thank you Wendy. Why am I always catching up!?

Lori L. Sweet's avatar

HI Ann, I didn't realize you were an artist, too! Lovely...post and artwork. At quick glance, we seem to have a lot in common from politics to past-times.

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It is really nice when that happens. 💙

Dee Allen-Kirkhouse's avatar

Wonderful painting. I love the Lake District. I almost expected to see Peter Rabbit running through Beatrix Potter's Garden. You captured the essence of a magical place.

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I appreciate your sweet comments and thank you for reading. I was very lucky with that painting. It was a half sheet on 300 lb paper and that size often did not get finished!

Glenna Spins's avatar

Serene. Your beautiful paintings help me to be still and soak in soft strokes and depth of color.

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Glenna, thank you. Lovely of you to tell me something so genuinely nice and kind.

Elizabeth Levin's avatar

So beautiful, Ann! Your paintings, and your words. What a wonderful collection of heartfelt experiences. Love it all! The stone bridge is amazing. :)

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Thank you so much! Thank you for reading. It is so hard to keep up with the reading. I’m grateful when a notification comes!

Yours Truly, Heidi Lynn's avatar

SO much love for the painting and the post!

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Thank you! Heidi, thanks also for reading. 💙

Wendy Hill Williams's avatar

Beautiful painting, Ann. The trip, the artists, and the doctor and assistants at the clinic sound so kind and generous. Much like your experience with your husband. I am sure you miss his presence in your life.

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Aw, Wendy, you are always so caring. Thanks for reading. 💙

Tammy Douglas's avatar

Beautiful writing and beautiful art! 🖼️

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Thank you Tammy, so much. The poetry session was lovely last night. Thank you for that too…

Tammy Douglas's avatar

I’m so glad you liked it. All the credit goes to Dee for last night.

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Thank you Dee, so much for reading. I love listening to you read your memoir. I remember a lot of what you remember but it helps me remember some of my memories to read your posts and to hear you. Thank you.