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Friday, February 14, 2020

February was so busy, but so much fun!

This month I not only returned from a wonderful week on the East coast, was doing a sketching workshop with Ardith Goodwin, put one of my paintings in an exhibit joined with poets who made poetry to go with our specific paintings, am hosting my book club group reading "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig, went to the Chicago Botanic Garden for the orchid show, and  saw a couple of good movies!  I will include a few pictures from my adventures.

 WynWood Walls Downtown Miami



Same as above


Same area of Miami


Our 2 Hour Cruise on the Intercoastal waterway going south from Delray, FL


Butterfly Garden and Aviary 


Same as above in Deerfield Beach Florida


Sketch from magazine.  It will be the reference for an upcoming painting.


Sketch from 3D bird done upside down and blind contour, then doodled.



A detailed sketch of eye and then painted with watercolor.


Exhibit entry-"Just Passing Through"


Have a great week!
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27 comments:

  1. Clare LloydFebruary 14, 2020 at 1:15 PM

    Great drawings

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  2. sirkkisFebruary 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM

    Stunning drawings and watercolor paintings.
    Happy PPF xx

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 9:41 AM

      Thanks so much! Trying new things is always fun!

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    2. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 9:46 AM

      Thanks so much, Sirkkis. Learning is always so much fun!

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  3. Valerie-JaelFebruary 14, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful art and fantastic photos. You had a great trip! Happy Valentine's day, Valerie

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 9:47 AM

      Thank you Valerie. I did have a good trip with my artist friends. Happy Valentine's Day to you, also.

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  4. ChristineFebruary 14, 2020 at 2:21 PM

    Oh you have been busy in a good way, lovely exhibit painting.

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you Christine, Yes, having fun travel with artist friends.
      I enjoyed working on the exhibit "fantasy" painting!

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  5. Elkes LebensglückFebruary 14, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    wonderful art, i love this paintings and great photos!!!!

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks Elkes for stopping by. Have a creative week!

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  6. Sue (this n that)February 14, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    I love your paintings and photographs. The joy of "just passing through" is gorgeous. Happy PPF Gloria :D)

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you, Sue. I did have fun with "Just Passing Through!" Although the traditional painters in my group said things like "that's interesting." and "Where did that idea come from>" LOL!

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  7. Linda KunsmanFebruary 14, 2020 at 6:55 PM

    wonderful art, and well, who doesn't love a visit to Florida for that warmth and sunshine and water:) Happy PPF!

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:22 AM

      I did have a great time with my artist friends in Florida! In the 20's here today in Chicagoland! Thank you for your comment.

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  8. Crafting QueenFebruary 15, 2020 at 5:37 AM

    Wow, some wonderful pieces of art. I love your exhibit piece!

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:23 AM

      Thanks so much,CQ, I had fun with it. Have a good week.

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  9. Rain February 15, 2020 at 2:05 PM

    "Just Passing Through" is wonderful Gloria! Sounds like a nice cruise! :)

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  10. NatureFootstepFebruary 15, 2020 at 3:13 PM

    lots of interesting things here. Love the murals and your "just passing through" :)

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    1. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 16, 2020 at 10:15 AM

      Aren't those murals great!? It was my favorite tourist area. The paintings change constantly on the sides of the buildings. The artists ask the building or store owner if they may use their wall to paint on. They present their plan and how long it will take to paint. The artists do not get paid for their work, but the paint is furnished. In this area of Miami, it is not illegal to paint on the buildings, so they are not bothered by the police. We took an hour golf cart ride around the area. Our diver, a young woman in her early thirties is a muralist and her husband is a graffiti artist. The graffiti artists get the best walls because they are the ones who started the art in the area.

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  11. DVArtistFebruary 16, 2020 at 7:45 AM

    Wow what a wonderful post. Lots going on in your life. Your trip looks like a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing it.

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  12. carol l mckennaFebruary 16, 2020 at 12:36 PM

    Looks like a lovely and very creative time and wonderful artwork created ~ ^_^

    Happy Moments to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  13. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comFebruary 17, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    Super photos and art.

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