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jxla

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2. Dragonfly. It will stand out from all the landscapes others submit

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2023, 06:09 AM

Jun 2023

I assume it fits the criteria for the show.

https://www.bhpl.net/ptp-participating-artists/

You may make your artworks anywhere on the Blue Hill Peninsula, including Orland, Surry and Deer Isle.

Although many artists choose to paint or draw landscapes outside, there is no limit on what you can do: views from your window, still lifes, portraits or abstract works are all welcome!

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Which painting to put in the show? [View all] GPV Jun 2023 OP

Both are great artistry claudette Jun 2023 #1

Lol, thanks! It took a lot to get that close up shot, and I'm glad I wasn't there when he sprang GPV Jun 2023 #5

It's a claudette Jun 2023 #7

Thanks! GPV Jun 2023 #13

Dragonfly. It will stand out from all the landscapes others submit jxla Jun 2023 #2

It's a local dragonfly and I have the phone pic and witnesses to prove it. Lol I think I'd rather GPV Jun 2023 #3

Love both! Laf.La.Dem. Jun 2023 #4

Thank you! I do, too! GPV Jun 2023 #6

Dragonfly close up against that background reminiscent of summer blue sky with clouds thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #8

Thank you! Glad you like it! GPV Jun 2023 #14

Here's one for you. I think it's a raven, tho. GPV Jun 2023 #15

Oh, wow! Thank you, GPV. thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #20

Thank you! They are all quite amazing birds! GPV Jun 2023 #21

Both are lovely... Trueblue Texan Jun 2023 #9

I love that image of a ballroom dancer! I considered that the landscape may be what the public GPV Jun 2023 #16

Dragonfly for sure! bif Jun 2023 #10

Thank you! GPV Jun 2023 #17

I love both but the landscape really captured my attention! 👍👏👏👏 LiberalLoner Jun 2023 #11

Wow, thanks! GPV Jun 2023 #18

The dragonfly is a good study. The landscape shows an artistic view. TomSlick Jun 2023 #12

Thanks. Hubby talked me into the dragonfly. It's a study, but odds GPV Jun 2023 #19

Don't sell yourself short. TomSlick Jun 2023 #22

I always like landscapes. MacKasey Nov 2023 #23