Thursday, 7 January 2010

ABSTRACT GOODNESS

I was the lucky winner of Maria's Christmas Giveaway and, yesterday, my prize arrived in the mail......talk about excitement!! WHOO HOO!!! I can hardly believe I actually own one of Maria's beautiful works of art. I have been following Maria's blog for a couple of years now and I can honestly say that Maria is not only a very talented lady but is also a very caring, sharing, and friendly person. Check out Maria's YouTube videos (link on her blog) for some interesting techniques too! To be honest, I have never been one for abstract art but there's something about Maria's work that just draws me right in. LOVE IT!

I had Aaron take a pic of me holding my prize but, unfortunately, the painting didn't show up too well due to the glare on the glossy surface. Yes, I DO have a rather smug look on my face, don't I?



I took this second pic of just the painting itself so you can see it more clearly.
Isn't it lovely?!

click on any image to enlarge


Thank you all so much for the supportive and caring words re. my family upset. It certainly wasn't the start to the year I would have hoped for but I'm hopeful things can only get better from hereon. I will post about my Word for 2010 very soon so......stay tuned ~ :)


Love, light and peace
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  1. Maria Catalina Wiley7 January 2010 at 20:43

    Thank YOU Serena!! for your friendship and support these past few years :-) I'm so thrilled that you love it so :-)Thank you for your kind words also my friend.

    xoxo
    Maria

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  2. Unknown7 January 2010 at 21:30

    you so beautiful in this pic!

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  3. Perpetual Chocoholic8 January 2010 at 01:21

    The picture is nice and you always look so lovely yourself in the photos you post! Unlike a certain chocoholic that looks like the dog mauled her;-)

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  4. Art by Darla Kay8 January 2010 at 02:19

    Lucky, lucky girl! It's beautiful (and of course, so are YOU!)

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  5. Rita8 January 2010 at 02:41

    Wow! You needed to win something lovely and striking to lift your spirits. Congratulations! She does create unique abstracts. Glad you won. :)

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  6. Linda Fleming8 January 2010 at 04:11

    Congrats on the win! But you're just as gorgrous as the painting. Love that photo of you.

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  7. MaryO8 January 2010 at 05:29

    Congratulations on your win! Lots of energy in that painting. I like the touches of red........

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  8. MaryO8 January 2010 at 05:30

    Oh, and I meant to say, that's a lovely picture of you!!!!!

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  9. Janet8 January 2010 at 06:25

    Maria's art is fantastic and you're so lucky to actually own a piece of it! Congratulations!!

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  10. Sprite8 January 2010 at 06:40

    Congrats on the win, it's a beautiful painting. You a beautiful lil thing yourself!

    Big hugs,
    Sprite

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  11. Eden8 January 2010 at 10:07

    I love it when people post a pic of themselves on their blog or photostream. It sure helps to get a sense of the person behind the art! Wonderful picture! And good luck with your word choice this year! I have like 4 I am considering, I'm hoping one of them will demand I use it! LOL!!

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  12. kate i8 January 2010 at 11:42

    Serena the painting is lovely...lucky, lucky you! I also LOVE your hair...you cut it! It looks absolutley lovely.

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  13. Serena Lewis8 January 2010 at 19:27

    You're very welcome, Maria ~ :)

    Awwwwww, thanks, Messyfish...that's such a sweet thing to say, especially at this point in time when I'm feeling frumpy ~ xo

    Now, Sandi, that's not true....you look lovely in the pics I have seen of you ~ :)

    Thanks, Darla! :)

    Thanks, Rita, and I agree...with the recent family upset, Maria's beautiful painting did indeed lift my spirits ~ :)

    Thanks, Linda....you are such a sweetie ~ :)

    Thanks, Mary...the touches of red are very effective. It's a pity the textural effects don't show up too well in the pic. :)

    I have always hoped to own one of Maria's paintings, Janet, and now I DO....I'm so thrilled! :)

    Awwwww, thanks, Sprite ~ :)

    Eden, thanks for visiting my blog and for your nice words. Yep, I hope my word for 2010 jumps out at me real soon. :)

    Thanks, Kate! Actually, my hair has grown nearly two inches since I went crazy and cut it myself from a long length to a short bob some months ago. Would you believe I'm growing it back out already? LOL

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  14. stapeliad9 January 2010 at 12:33

    The painting is very pretty- and so are you.

    HUGS

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