Monday, July 12, 2010

Surprises

A few weeks ago my WH surprised me with this lovely easel. I have been admiring them for ages!
I am not really much of an artist but I like to pretend and if I never paint another work of art I can just use my easel for displaying the artwork I already have!
The easel folds up and has a drawer with a handle that makes the whole unit portable. I dream of packing my paints and canvases and heading off to a beautiful spot to create.
The canvas sitting on the easel is one of my WH's photos
I hope you are all having a wonderful Monday and that your week ahead is lovely!
I have been sick all weekend and am home sick today, so I am attempting to rest up and get rid of this head cold!
xx

24 comments:

  1. Hiya Nellie....!

    *** shhhhhhh....I'm on my lunch break *** hahahahaha....LOVE your easel AND the piece you have sitting on it.... :o) !!

    With the portability it offers you should be able to pick that baby up no worries & head to the south of France for a spot of Sunday painting.... ** sigh ** Now wouldn't THAT be heaven....!

    Cheers from Melbourne CBD,
    Tamarah :o)

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  2. Came from Tamarah's blog, love that easel! Lezlee

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  3. So when you feel a bit better, it's off outside with you to do a bit of painting! Or inside too. Go on, off you go! Hope you feel better soon Nellie x

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  4. Hi Nellie, thanks for your comments today. I love the easel and think you should make good use of it and then post what you have done! I hope you are feeling better soon.

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  5. Even if you never use that easel to paint with its very lovely, but it does look quite inspirational so Im sure your planning something beautiful every time you look at it....Get Well Soon!!!

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  6. Your easel is lovely - I really like how you've displayed that photo on it.

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  7. that's a very nice easel, try to paint, i know you can do something beautiful when you're inspired! hope you're okay now! drink plenty of fluids:)

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  8. It's beautiful Nellie! Lucky you!! Hope you are feeling better real soon. Christine xx

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  9. aww that's no good ..sending you big get well hugs down your way ..hope your feeling better soon,once your better you can create a masterpiece on that gorgeous easeal:) xx

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  10. Sorry to hear you're under the weather, but at least you can spend your time planning your next 'en plein air' adventure! What a sweet hubby you have there - definitely a keeper! K xx

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  11. Hi nellie, you poor thing. Head colds are miserable... I hope it doesnt hang around for too long so you can get painting!!!! I have had a little easel (it doesnt have the box) since I was a teenager and have always put a picture frame in it; they look so elegant I think!! Love the photo too!
    take care nellie, get well soon!
    Laura xx

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  12. I like easels as well - yours is such a cutie! I hope your cold improves very swiftly :)

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  13. What a lovley gift from hubby. Love his photo.

    I have a question for you about photography. If you make prints or a canvas like this, so you sign them like you would if it was a painted or sketched piece? I am wanting to make a couple of prints as gifts, and I had no idea.

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  14. I love the shape of easels in decorating. They are so interesting. Hope you are feeling better soon.
    Kristine
    xx

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  15. What a lovely surprise to get, it's such a beautiful easle. I hope you feel better soon Nellie. xo

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  16. Awww Nellie, I hope you feel better! The easel is beautiful and is a great way to display any art... best part is you can change it out without having to drive more nails through your walls :0

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  17. Hope you are feeling better today!

    What a gorgeous present. So thoughtful! Something you can enjoy for the rest of your life.
    I received my easel from the mother of a good friend when I was 12 and I still have it. In fact since I had my own kids I work as a professional artist and use my easel every day. I love every stain of paint on it and will treasure it for ever.

    x Charlotta

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  18. I hope you feel better very soon Nellie dear! I LOVE your new easel, I've got one but it's no where near as cool as yours and it's got paint splatters all over it which doesn't look nice. Enjoy your lovely gift!
    Jxx

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  19. I also love the paint although I am not necessarily the greatest Picasso. What a great gift! An easel has been on my wish list for a while now, but I think if I actually had one it would sit there and display a half painted canvas for a very long time.

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  20. I'm sure the easel will provide much inspiration for all that creativity. Hope you're feeling a little chirpier today. Take care. xx

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  21. What a fabulous gift, feel better soon!xx

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  22. Nellie,
    Meeeee! toooo! I love easels.
    I can sooo! see why you desired it.
    It will be your muse of inspiration daily.

    You know I have many painters boxes and supplies, yet no easel.
    I soooo! need to get one, for nothing else then to inspire!

    Love it and love you for your regular visits of encouragement.
    xx
    Dore

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  23. don't underestimate yourself as an artist! that easel will inspire you to make more wonderful work!

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  24. Fantastic site, I had not noticed mccarthydesigns.blogspot.com earlier in my searches!
    Keep up the great work!

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