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Jen Gatz's avatar

Lilacs!! Also my favorite smell. Maybe it’s because there’s a small window each spring to enjoy the blooms?

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Jill McDougall's avatar

Mine too, Jen!

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Elyse’ Jokinen's avatar

It really is such a special, fleeting time of year when they bloom. They smell divine... what joy and beauty!

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Libby Saylor's avatar

Love the scooter and the bird of paradise! Love learning more about you! My art space is back on track after a month of blocks and chaos. But now I’m working big and small and it’s super exciting! More to come…

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Elyse’ Jokinen's avatar

My two favorite too, Libby, I like your style! :D So happy to hear that you made it through your blocks, we always do, don't we. I listened to your podcast and once again, so insightful. I'm glad you're back to what makes your heart sing.. can't wait to see where these mini minis take you!

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Libby Saylor's avatar

Thanks so much Elyse’ your comments and support mean so much!!

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Jill McDougall's avatar

Love all of this! Thanks for sharing. Loved seeing your sketches on Create Everyday in May...so excited for you that they're becoming a part of your art practice. Way to go overcoming the hurdles and fears.

I'm off to my favorite place to sketch today- it's a property called Happy Valley, and the Anacortes Sketchers get to go once a year. I have to make myself get out my watercolors and overcome that fear of failure and making mistakes. Watercolors have always been my weak spot- I have the lowest "batting average" in that medium for sure!!

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Elyse’ Jokinen's avatar

This means so much Jill, thank you! Is it June already? I can't believe it. Thinking of you this Friday too!

Sketching in Happy Valley, I mean... that sounds too good to be true! How was it? I will have to find a local sketch group when we get to Dallas!

Watercolors are such an interesting medium aren't they... they really test my patience. Learning to be more loose with them... such a fun practice to engage in!

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George Slade's avatar

Your scooter has some real spirit. The coloring is as good as the drawing. Nicely done!

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Elyse’ Jokinen's avatar

George, your comment made my day. Thank you so much for leaving it for me. Means so much!

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