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Friday, June 22, 2012

Portland, Baseball Nut and Hip Hop

Hip Hop
encaustic on birch 8x8
I've been in Vancouver, WA for a couple of days which is just across the Columbia River from Portland, OR.  Its fun to get out of town and make a road trip.  Just 3 hours away and an easy drive.    Hip Hop made the journey with me.  She now lives happily with a very good friend of mine.  She's also my ice cream inspiration this week with her black raspberry and vanilla colors. 
I have to say that I really did love Portland.  Its quirky and fun.  Have you ever watched Portlandia? - well... its kinda true in a good fun way.  

 

Its Baseball Nut flavor over at Summer of Color2 this week.  Vanilla and black raspberry swirl with cashews.  Sounds pretty yummy don't you think?  Its also Paint Party Friday!  Can't wait to make the Hip Hop and see what everyone is up to. 

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46 comments:

  1. ChristineJune 22, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I like this portrait, perfect for both themes!

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  2. JoannaJune 22, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Hip Hop's portrait is stunning, perfect for the SOC theme.

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 22, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Oh, i love how the bunny is peaking in. :)

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  4. carol l mckennaJune 22, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Your bunny is adorable and so well done ~ Wonderful! ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Your Hip Hop bunny painting is adorable - I love it! I hadn't seen the new theme for Monday yet - never heard of baseball nut flavour but it looks like a great colour combo so am looking forward to getting my piece done.
    Do you know I'm so glad your post explained that there is a Vancouver in Washington (WA is Washington State, right?)because I was reading 50 shades of grey and the character said she lived in Portland which I knew was in Oregon but went to Vancouver University (which I'm thinking is in Canada!!!) It all makes sense now!

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  6. Nancy McCarrollJune 22, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    She is adorable...

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  7. AM ZafaranJune 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I liked all the paintings I saw here, and lost no time in becoming a follower! :-)

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  8. AbelaJune 22, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Oh... that cute Bunny, I love, is beautiful and special texture. Saludos

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  9. Anne MandaJune 22, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    That is one delicious bunny! Cute and awesome colors, love the contrast of the dark background.

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  10. Lynn CohenJune 22, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Your bunny is so so beautifully done! What whiskers and nose! That eye. Those ears! I love her.
    Watched the Portland video. Funny. My son and family live there. It is cool. They are cool too. ;-)
    HPPF!

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  11. minnemieJune 22, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    OH I just love your bunny! The word play, the composition - everything! Fantabulous!

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  12. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, WOW!!! Your piece is absolutely beautiful. Your bunny is very cute! Love how the words hide in the background. Just beautiful!!!

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  13. Cris, Artist in OregonJune 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I adore Hip Hop.. what wonderful bunny. Well done too. Happy PPF.

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  14. katJune 22, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    What a cute little bunny, so well done in the corner there with the dark background, happy PPF to you and have a great week-end, thanks for stopping by at dreamcolour and for your kind comment.

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  15. Lisabella RussoJune 22, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    What a seriously cute bunny! I love him. I also think the portrait you have above him is fantastic!

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  16. Valerie-JaelJune 22, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Love that bunny, sweet as ice! Valerie

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  17. Terri CoronaJune 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I just love it. The composition, colors, everything are wonderful. Your friend is very lucky!

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  18. FallingladiesJune 22, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, so LOVE hiphop! Perfect cropping! Really perfect!

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  19. Mary C. NasserJune 22, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    This is such an amazing painting and composition!
    So much inspiration in nature!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  20. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Love the look in his eye - he's up to something! Great job!

    Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston)

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  21. peggy aplSEEDSJune 22, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    i stopped by your other posts and i think your paintings are amazing! you are so talented! happy PPF and thank you for sharing,
    hugs, peggy aplSEEDS

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  22. GigglesJune 23, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    This is a great piece!! I love the bunny of course, but how you incorporated the hip hop to look like a fences is terrific!! Good job, and very fun!! Great play on words!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  23. DebbieJune 23, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    hip hop is so cute! great job!

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  24. SabinaJune 23, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    What a beautiful bunny! And I've never seen a lil bun illustrated this way--up close and in your face. Love it.

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  25. Ayala ArtJune 23, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    The bunny is adorable!! And that ice cream sounds delish!

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  26. Karen SmitheyJune 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Such a delicate touch in capturing the sweet bunny!

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  27. DebbieJune 23, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I'm a follower now! I hope you will follow me too!

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  28. ElisaJune 23, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Your upclose bunny is very adorable!

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  29. Rosa ViñasJune 24, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Hola, me gustan mucho tus creaciones. Te sigo.
    Hip hop es precioso.

    Un abrazo

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  30. deeplyrootedinbeingJune 24, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I love the effect painting on wood has on your finished painting! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Deepa GopalJune 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    WOW! Loved every bit of it...Hppf:)

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  32. Deepa GopalJune 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    And yes, your header pic is awesome too:)

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  33. LindaJune 25, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    oh Hip hop is so adorable.

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  34. Ritu DuaJune 26, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Your bunny looks quite naughty...love his nose!

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  35. Diana TaylorJune 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    What an adorable picture - he's so cute and I love the way you've painted him - your use of colour and composition - perfect!

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  36. Shahrul NizaJune 26, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    OOH what a playful bunny. Love hip hop's nose!

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  37. KristinJune 26, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    xo!

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  38. K J DJune 26, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Wonderful..... love the placement of hip hop in the corner. He looks so cute.

    Hope your exhibition went well.

    Karenx

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  39. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityJune 26, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Your bunny creation is soooo beautiful and lovely.
    lovely greet
    Marja

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  40. NettyJune 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Loving your adorable rabbit, its wonderful. Happy SOC, Annette x

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  41. Tammie LeeJune 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    this is such a wonderful painting, i love all the texture and the glimpse of the bunny.

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  42. Daniele ValoisJune 28, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    HOLY WOW!!!

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  43. BeccaJune 29, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Great piece Marji! I really haven't watched Portlandia for some reason, but absolutely love Portland! I have some favorite cousins that live there that I look forward to visiting more often now that I live so close. :-)

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  44. JansArtyJunkJuly 1, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Oh...this is amazing!!...you did a fantastic job with this weeks colours!! Jan x

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  45. LesleyJuly 1, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    This is wonderful. Love the bunny wabbit.
    Lesley:)

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  46. Sandi McLeanJuly 1, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Adoring Hip Hops portrait! When I was small, I remember Lloyd's center and the ice rink. That must have been one of the first "big" shopping malls. Is there any remnant of Jantzen Beach left? I always like "blogging" into another from the Pacific Northwest. Hugs,

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