Thursday, April 21, 2011

Paint Party Friday... Giving and Receiving


It's time for another Paint Party Friday!

This week I am sharing the hands I created for the Helping Hands for Japan auction.  The earth inspired hands in this loving gesture were created in colors of the world and they are surrounding a warm patchwork heart.  Sending love to Japan...  


(The hands are painted on both sides.)


I have also started a painting for Inspiration Avenue's Charity Auction to benefit Angel Faces.



Before I finish this post, I just had to mention the most wonderful mail I received - A beautiful painting by Becky L. Bowman!  I won a very generous giveaway at her blog (lucky, lucky me!!!), and I have to say "Pretty Pink Poppies" is even prettier in person.  I love it... It is already hanging on my living room wall!

Thank you Becky!!!


Now it's time to Party...

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48 comments:

  1. lenoracleApril 21, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I LOVE your hands. The colors make me so happy! So great!
    Happy PPF!

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  2. GlorV1April 21, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Just beautiful. I love the hands and what they signify. Excellent! Happy PPF!

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    As always Kristin, you amaze me with your creativity. So glad you joined in on the Helping Hands for Japan. It's amazing how it spread. Have a Happy Easter!

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  4. Rosie KaplanApril 22, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    So that's what all the squares were for. Lovely work. We had a fans for Japan exhibition here. Along with mirrors for Christchurch.

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  5. Tammie LeeApril 22, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Gorgeous hands, such a wonderful shape and full of love. Your angel is so fun and congrats on winning the poppy art!

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  6. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    So generous of you, love the squares concept and the painted hands. I´ve been working on a kitty on black that looks totally different from yours.:D

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  7. Hybrid JApril 22, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Great work for such wonderful causes! I'm taking a Easter break. See ya next week! Happy Easter! :)

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  8. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Those hands are fantastic - I love the square theme you've carried on from last week and the way the hands represent the earth - really stunning! Happy Easter!

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  9. Lynn StevensApril 22, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Such a wonderful cause, you deserve a thumbs up for making a difference! Love all the colors and what it represents! Well done.
    Happy Easter!

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  10. Sacred YoliApril 22, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Beautiful! I love your colors.

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  11. NettyApril 22, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Loving the hands and the follow through of using the squares from last week, am sure your contributions will be very well received for such a great cause. Happy Easter, Annette x

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  12. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I love your hands and the way you incorporated your beautiful squares from last week- what a wonderful piece for such an important cause! Thanks also for be willing to create a piece for IA's auction- it's already looking amazing- can't wait to see it finished!

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  13. ZoechaosApril 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Awesome hands so full of meaning reminds of those Rubik's cubes we all used to drive ourselves potty with and on theme as the plant moves, shifts and re-arranges itself. Wishing you a happy Easter, XOXO Zoe

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  14. jywheelerApril 22, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Congratulations on the win....That cat angel is going to be cute! Can't wait to see it done. The Helping Hands turned out really nice too. Have a blessed Easter.

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  15. maddyroseApril 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    The hands are amazing in every way. The design and colors used are a perfect combination.

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  16. Kat SlomaApril 22, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Those hands are beautiful! As is the painting you won. All of this wonderful art just makes me smile!

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  17. MarleneApril 22, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    The hands are awesome! Such a wonderful project. Love your Cat that ate the canary, so adorable.

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  18. SHERI COOKApril 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    My favorite is the Patchwork Quilt hands! Very clever and pretty! Happy PPF!

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  19. CrystalApril 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    These hands are amazing Kristin! I love how they are holding the colorful patchwork heart. Extra special because it was created for charity! :-)

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  20. Theresa PlasApril 22, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Incredibly creative pieces! Love them all and what a lucky winner you are too!

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  21. Cathy BuetiApril 22, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Love the hands Kristin!! Amazing!! Your art always puts a smile on my face!! :)

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  22. ChristineApril 22, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Kristin, all I can say is 'wow'. wow.

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  23. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    oh wow Kristin!!!! what gorgeous pieces and I am so thrilled for you winning that amazing painting!!!! Happy Good Friday and PPF!!!!!

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  24. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love your hands and knew they were yours as soon as I saw them on FB.They also reminded me that I haven't posted mine on my blog yet! I'll do it Monday.

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  25. NellyApril 22, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Kristin, I love your hands. What at beautiful piece to donate. Give and you shall receive- isn't that wonderful that you won this beautiful painting.

    I can't wait to see your finished cat painting. I love how you are taking the painting out onto the frame. Super Cool!

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  26. Pam TuckerApril 22, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    So that's what you did with those squares! I LOVE your hands -- beautiful work, Kristin. And painted on BOTH sides! Amazing. :)

    Ooh, I like where your cat painting is going. Can't wait to see it finished!

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  27. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    These are so beautiful.. well done...

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  28. Jaime HaneyApril 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    You're the one that won those! congrats :)

    Your hand heart is wonderful. I love the colors and your hands are drawn perfectly!

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  29. Morph WaffleApril 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Your painting for the the Japan auction is so cool, what a wonderful cause! The apinting you won is so pretty!

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  30. WrightStuffApril 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love all your pieces! Thank you so much for joining in our auction and promoting it here :)

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  31. EVAApril 22, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Your hands are fabulous!! They really turned out beautifully. When is that auction?

    What a lovely painting you won!

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  32. Carrie MartinezApril 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Great job on the hands...the blue and green skin on the left looks fantastic. The black and white piece would look great the way it is...love the way the outline extends to the frame. Your work is beautiful!

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  33. Kharlie BugApril 22, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Those hands are amazing! I absolutely love them

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  34. Valerie-JaelApril 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Fantastic work, and those hands are just mega, mega MEGA good! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  35. ger chouinardApril 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Kristin - YOUR hands are the best! Hope we find out how to bid on them - I want yours!!! LOVE the way you did both hands together ... simply AMAZING! I want them :) Thx again for PPF ... wish I had one of your peeps & wishing you and yours a very happy Easter!

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  36. Carola BartzApril 22, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Your hands are gorgeous and very different from most of the Helping Hands. It is such a good cause.
    Kristin, have a wonderful Easter. I can't tell you how much I have come to love PPF. Only a year ago I wouldn't pick up a brush or do any kind of serious mixed media. What a difference a year makes...

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  37. IleanaApril 22, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Lovely, loving hands...so colorful and peaceful. Great work, my friend...and I can't wait to see your finished piece for the Angel Faces project. It's coming along nicely!

    Happy PPF!! :)

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  38. DoreenApril 22, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love the colours you have used on the hands.Tom

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  39. Jenny April 22, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Awww what a beautiful and enveloping heart of love you have...gorgeous hands and patchwork. Look forward to seeing that finished mischievous angel too :)xx

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  40. Anne ButeraApril 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Your hands are beautiful and I love the beginning of that kitty. How exciting to have won that beautiful painting!

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  41. gatheringwonderApril 22, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    this is so creative - fantastic

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  42. AnnabelleApril 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Oh those hands turned out gorgeous and angel kitty is adorable. Look forward to see what you do with kitty angel. Happy Easter : )

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  43. VictoriaApril 22, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful work as always..loooove your hands..so healing and powerful..gorgeous..and yay congrats ! Fantastic!

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  44. Mary HysongApril 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I just loooove those hands! They are so awesome! Wonderfully creative idea!

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  45. Heather FoustApril 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Hi Kristin!! I am a little late tonight. Better late then never right!
    I love these hands. What a great idea.
    And the start of the kitty cat is adorable. I love the feather hanging out of his mouth. Too Cute!!

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  46. Gerri HerbstApril 23, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Fabulous painting...love yr heart hand, and those squares are incredible. Just love what you do! take care, gerri

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  47. Denise MulliganApril 23, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Awesome work!

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  48. Priti LisaApril 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Your hands are GLOrIOUS! And no mistaking who created them!
    xox

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