Standing Strong Canvas or… Blog Hop with Dina Wakley

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I am very proud of and happy for my friend Dina Wakley who just launched her own signature line of acrylic paints with Ranger. So when she asked me if I would participate in a blog hop and show some work using her paints, I said of course yes.

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I had planned on doing a canvas on the Flatiron Building in NYC – as many others I find it highly intriguing – the more as I learned through the PBS show “Treasures of New York” about it’s history.

 

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The name “Standing Strong” is the name my artist friend Tanya Watts Wedhorn gave it after I posted a sneak on my Facebook page and asked people to help me with a name. She is fighting returning cancer and what she said really touched and resonated with me„I remember seeing this building when visiting New York and it just seemed like a building that has really had to stand it’s grounds in a quick growing and changing city. It reminds me of strength and not changing for anything or anyone. So my title would be Standing Strong! Xxx“ Stand Strong Tanya – Lot’s of Love!!

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I had fun painting with Dina’s paints, and using her brushes and the Gesso and Gel Medium.  Love the colors she included in her line- I used almost all colors she sent me.

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Check out the other, super amazing Mixed Media artists that are participating in this blog hop today – and be sure to not miss the giveaway of two complete sets of the paints on Dina’s Blog:

Dina Wakley http://www.dinastamps.typepad.com
Dyan Reaveley http://dyan-reaveley.blogspot.com/
Roben-Marie Smith http://www.robenmarie.com/
Mystele Kirkeeng http://www.mystele.com/
Dawn Sokol http://www.dblogala.com/
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer http://balzerdesigns.com/
Nathalie Kalbach http://www.nathaliesstudio.com/  Permalink: http://wp.me/p3Cnxf-4nr
Kirsten Varga http://www.smilingeyestudio.blogspot.com/
Traci Bautista http://www.treicdesigns.com/

Hope you enjoy the artwork created with Dina’s new line!

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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Comments (72)

  • Barb

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    Natalie,
    This is a fabulous email. I have not been able to download any of the videos you have posted. Just wanted you to know.
    Thank you so much for sharing your creative world and talent.

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  • Gemma maggs

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    Wow……such a beautiful interpretation of such an intriguing building…..your colours are so vibrant and perspective is amazing. I love it. It’s a great advert for Dina’s paints xxx

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  • stephanie

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    Great pieces. Would love to win some paints and supplies.

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  • Gerrina

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    Wow, you’ve made a fantastic artwork! Did you know that in Antwerp there is a smaller cornerbuilding aswell? (Near the Groenmarkt) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  • Cynthia Clark

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    Love your painting. I agree about the Flatiron building, it’s wonderful.

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  • Janice

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    Wonderful! A real treat for the eyes. You are so talented!

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  • Amy King

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    Thanks for sharing your painting! I am so looking forward to trying Dina’s new products!!

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  • Gerrittina

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    Wauw, you have painted an amazing sky. I really love it!

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    • Gerrittina

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      please, remove this one. My mistake.

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  • Gerrittina

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    Wauw, you really painted an amazing sky. Love this one.

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  • Tracy

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    That background is incredible! The colors, textures, layers are fantastic!

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  • Julie T

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    Wow your canvas is amazing.

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  • Theresa

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    what a lovely canvas! The buildings, the flat iron building is great so detailed!

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  • M.Austen

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    Your buildings look amazing!! Can’t wait to try Dina’s new line of paints, brushes, and stencils!

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  • Ruth L

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    Your canvas looks so nice Nathalie, and Dina’s colors are matching your building composition.

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  • Gina Lighton

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    What a beautiful paint and Dina’s paints look so awesome. Best of luck to your friend Tanya.

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  • Dara Lynn

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    Gorgeous painting Nat!! I want to thank you for all you do for us out here!

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  • Kathy

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    I LOVE that building and LOVE your interpretation of it! So colorful and vibrant! Beautiful work!

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  • lulu

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    Wonderful painting! Great symbol of strength. Best wishes to your friend.

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  • Jackie P Neal

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    Nat- this canvas is stunning! I believe this is officially my favorite! And a very lovely gesture for the title for your friend! Sending good thoughts and juju for her health-

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  • Gabriele

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    Love that painting. Cool perspective, and of course cool colours!!

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