Friday 8 January 2016

Day 8 - Hair Bobbles

 
Acrylic on Board 16cm x 16cm
 
My mum found these in a drawer some time back, and I'm as sure as I can be that they were from my own childhood. If not, I had some very much like them. They certainly channel magical memories of when shiny things were treasured. In the 60s and 70s we didn't have as much access to pretty geegaws like kids do nowadays. They may, however, be some that my daughters had when they were little in the early 2000s - but I don't think so. I wish I knew for sure, as surprisingly, I find it makes a difference as to how I feel about them.
 
I didn't start my painting until 5pm as I spent some time at the beach this morning and then had a friend over for a spur of the moment lunch. Then the heat got to me and I was too lethargic to paint until later. Now it is 7.30pm and I have yet to cook tea (dinner). Eeeek!
 
Some photos I took today on my iPhone.
It was lovely and calm so it was easy to keep my sunnies on while in the water.
 





 
 

14 comments:

  1. Brett Kibblewhite8 January 2016 at 05:45

    Love the painting Wendy, love the photos. Looks like a lake!

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    1. Thanks Brett. Yes, it was almost as calm as a lake.

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  2. Beautiful work!! I love the beach photos too!

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  3. Beautiful, simple painting! Love the blush on the background.
    And that beach! I can understand why you spend time there!

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    1. Thanks Chris, yes, it's quite the distraction!

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  4. The photos of the beach are beautiful! Love the painting of the hair bobble...I'm sure it brings back lots of memories of your mom styling your hair.

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    1. Thanks Joan, I was lying in bed this morning thinking that I may have got the name wrong for these hair things - that it should have been bobble. Your comment confirmed things for me so I changed the title from bauble to bobble! Thanks!

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  5. Love the bobbles friend. Your photos of the beach are beautiful - makes me want to come visit.

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    1. Thanks Debbie, would be great if you could come and visit!

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  6. Love the simplicity of this one Wendy! The photos of the beach make me wish I was there again!

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    1. Thanks Karen, hopefully you will get a chance to visit again!

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