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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
Dyan Reaveley http://dyan-reaveley.blogspot.
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.
Kirsten Varga http://www.smilingeyestudio.
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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lynnk50
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Gorgeous cityscape! What vibrant colors! Will have to checkout these paints.
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Sandy W
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The paints you chose from Dina’s new line made my heart flip – all my favorite colors there together! Very nice work, as usual!!!
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Sarah Anderson
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Wow, this is stunning!
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Shari T
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WOW!!! Standing Strong….a sentiment that I can understand, because, sometimes, I just feel like crumbling to the ground and giving up. BUT, as women, we can’t and must continue to Stand Strong no mater what!! Your friend Tanya knows that in a deeper way than what any of us may ever know. I’m finding soooo much inspiration and Nathalie, you have set the tone for me today!! I’m so glad that I found you through Dina’s blog hop!! Thank you for joining in the blog hop and giving us a chance to win Dina’s fab paints! Who knows what we may create?? XOXO-Shari
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Denise Huntington
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Ooooh, I love the layering and detail you get in your painting! Dina’s paint line is so yummy and you really took advantage of all the colors. Thanks for showing us how you used it!
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Delores
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I always enjoy seeing what you have created. It’s a double treat to see you use Dina’s new wonderful paint line! Here’s to your friend and all who are standing strong!
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Sue Clarke
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Love the colors that her paints come in and I also like the title of your painting. Best wishes to your friend to stay strong.
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suzieq23
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Fabulous painting Nat. You are so creative and talented. I hope you are enjoying the USA!
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MaggieM
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OMG Nat, you painted this?!! It’s amazing! Most of your painted work seems some what abstract, this is so fine…you never cease to amaze me :) I can’t wait to try Dina’s paints and mediums-they seem perfect for the stenciling I like to do in my art journals:)
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Janelle Rourke
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Just amazing…. I love this! Can’t wait to try the paints!
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Julie S
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Fabulous painting. Great story and title as well. Positive thoughts for your friend. Battle on!
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Caroline Duncan
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Gorgeous canvas and great rendition of the iconic NYC building!! Some of the best shows are on PBS and other stations like National Geographic….
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Trish Hilbrand
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I really love this painting! The colours and design are just fabulous. What did you use to draw the buildings?
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Robyn C.
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WOW – that building sketch is AWESOME! I am new to your work and am SO glad to discover you through the blog hop. Thank you for showing your work!
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Barbara Albrecht
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Love your painting! Love the story behind the name! Stand strong, Tanya!!!
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Shanna
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This is stunning. I really wish I had some paints to try! These colors look fun!
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Roben-Marie
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Wow! This is stunning…truly amazing! :)
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Laura Strack
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Wow, Nat, gorgeous canvas and the title is powerful and fitting. Lots of Prayers for your friend and congrats to Dina Wakley, I have heard great things about this paint and look forward to playing with it, hopefully soon. Tfs!
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Lissa
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Your page is awesome, love the detail you put into it! I am very drawn to the detail in the buildings. These products look amazing
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this is a asome piece of art. love it.
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this is an amazing piece of artwork thank you for sharing
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Amante del Papel
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Wow Nathalie, this is an amazing page and so beauitful!
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Hetty
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amazing to see all the different beautiful artworks there are made with this new paints from Dina, love your style on this canvas Nat!
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linda
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wow! absolutely love this canvas, so full of color and layers. Yum!
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Helen Lindfield
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What a wonderful building… and a fantastic canvas. I really “need” these paints, I can see.
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Sue W.
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Here from Dina’s blog. I love the color and vibrancy of your “Standing Strong” canvas.
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