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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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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creative Tara
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Wow, stunning! Amazing painting.
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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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