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LOL... Not sure if it was my joining an artists group or my search for open source, copyright free reference photos to paint from that got me signed up to My Modern Met. A lot of interesting things show up from there, but it's all under copyright and I couldn't afford to license any of it if any of the photographers would even agree to let me use it.

Another example from the same source...
Largest Eagles in the World Are So Big That Their Talons Are Bigger Than Bear Claws
First picture looks like an owl...other pictures proved me wrong.

'Morning Kat...Bea...Rose...Mike...Janet...Dancing...everyone...:)



Acrylic on 9 x 12 canvas panel...

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@oldbroad....this is the sunset I was up all nIght painting ....;)

I really need to get a camera to take better pics without using a flash or the lights I have...:(
Absolutely lovely!! :)
 

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Morning all! I've been taking quick peeks here to see what's up but then was off and running so it's been awhile since I posted. I think somethings are trying to tell me to slow down a bit:

Exhibit A: locking myself out of my office
Exhibit B: leaving my office keys at Home Depot self-check out when I went to get a spare key made
Exhibit C: taking a water aerobics class, having a fight with a noodle and losing! :shock: :lol:

50+ years ago, I had a Salada tea tag that said: He who laughs at himself is constantly amused. Yup, that's been me. Too many blonde senior moments to keep track of lately. Sigh.

The eagle and painting are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing them.
Best to all! Time to get back to work... o_O
 

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Hola .. :(

The last several days I've just plain out and out had the Blues .. too many thoughts of "What's it all matter, anyway ..??" .. just going thru the motions of Life as needed ..

I know I'll pull out of it, I always do .. the onset of Fall and the coming of Old Man Winter never helps things .. another year coming to a close ..

A friends small dog died suddenly of a heart attack last week .. the dog had been her constant companion since it was a pup, for 12 years .. she had it cremated and kept the cremains .. I was surprised at how emotional she was over the whole thing .. it was like she had lost a child .. in retrospect, I suppose, in a way, she had .. since her husband had passed and her kids had scattered around the Country and only visiting periodically ..

I guess loneliness can be replaced by even such a small thing .. because, as long as you get unconditional Love, it fills a void .. and, when it's gone, the void then remains ..
 

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    Hola .. :(

    The last several days I've just plain out and out had the Blues .. too many thoughts of "What's it all matter, anyway ..??" .. just going thru the motions of Life as needed ..

    I know I'll pull out of it, I always do .. the onset of Fall and the coming of Old Man Winter never helps things .. another year coming to a close ..

    A friends small dog died suddenly of a heart attack last week .. the dog had been her constant companion since it was a pup, for 12 years .. she had it cremated and kept the cremains .. I was surprised at how emotional she was over the whole thing .. it was like she had lost a child .. in retrospect, I suppose, in a way, she had .. since her husband had passed and her kids had scattered around the Country and only visiting periodically ..

    I guess loneliness can be replaced by even such a small thing .. because, as long as you get unconditional Love, it fills a void .. and, when it's gone, the void then remains ..
    I so hope you CAN pull out of it. But it's hard when you are in the midst of it. Sending you good thoughts, Uncle Willie. Believe you can and you will. Just may not be as easy as saying it....:wub:
     

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    Hola .. :(

    The last several days I've just plain out and out had the Blues .. too many thoughts of "What's it all matter, anyway ..??" .. just going thru the motions of Life as needed ..

    I know I'll pull out of it, I always do .. the onset of Fall and the coming of Old Man Winter never helps things .. another year coming to a close ..

    A friends small dog died suddenly of a heart attack last week .. the dog had been her constant companion since it was a pup, for 12 years .. she had it cremated and kept the cremains .. I was surprised at how emotional she was over the whole thing .. it was like she had lost a child .. in retrospect, I suppose, in a way, she had .. since her husband had passed and her kids had scattered around the Country and only visiting periodically ..

    I guess loneliness can be replaced by even such a small thing .. because, as long as you get unconditional Love, it fills a void .. and, when it's gone, the void then remains ..
    I know it's not going to help but you are not alone:wub:
     

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    Hola .. :(

    The last several days I've just plain out and out had the Blues .. too many thoughts of "What's it all matter, anyway ..??" .. just going thru the motions of Life as needed ..

    I know I'll pull out of it, I always do .. the onset of Fall and the coming of Old Man Winter never helps things .. another year coming to a close ..

    A friends small dog died suddenly of a heart attack last week .. the dog had been her constant companion since it was a pup, for 12 years .. she had it cremated and kept the cremains .. I was surprised at how emotional she was over the whole thing .. it was like she had lost a child .. in retrospect, I suppose, in a way, she had .. since her husband had passed and her kids had scattered around the Country and only visiting periodically ..

    I guess loneliness can be replaced by even such a small thing .. because, as long as you get unconditional Love, it fills a void .. and, when it's gone, the void then remains ..

    Wow Willie...I've been in the same mindset for a couple of weeks now! The change to gloomy weather? The realization that I'm physically and mentally ( been told I have DEMENTIA!) falling apart?




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    Thanks, guys .. I'll just que up some Tom Petty and wallow in thoughts of what was and never will be again, toke one for days gone by and count my Blessings .. it's Life, it's just not easy sometimes ..

    "Well, some say life will beat you down
    Break your heart, steal your crown
    So I've started out for God knows where
    I guess I'll know when I get there .. "



     

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    Hola .. :(

    The last several days I've just plain out and out had the Blues .. too many thoughts of "What's it all matter, anyway ..??" .. just going thru the motions of Life as needed ..

    I know I'll pull out of it, I always do .. the onset of Fall and the coming of Old Man Winter never helps things .. another year coming to a close ..

    A friends small dog died suddenly of a heart attack last week .. the dog had been her constant companion since it was a pup, for 12 years .. she had it cremated and kept the cremains .. I was surprised at how emotional she was over the whole thing .. it was like she had lost a child .. in retrospect, I suppose, in a way, she had .. since her husband had passed and her kids had scattered around the Country and only visiting periodically ..

    I guess loneliness can be replaced by even such a small thing .. because, as long as you get unconditional Love, it fills a void .. and, when it's gone, the void then remains ..

    Wow Willie...I've been in the same mindset for a couple of weeks now! The change to gloomy weather? The realization that I'm physically and mentally ( been told I have DEMENTIA!) falling apart?



    Thanks, guys .. I'll just que up some Tom Petty and wallow in thoughts of what was and never will be again, toke one for days gone by and count my Blessings .. it's Life, it's just not easy sometimes ..

    "Well, some say life will beat you down
    Break your heart, steal your crown
    So I've started out for God knows where
    I guess I'll know when I get there .. "






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    OMW... I posted twice!o_O
     
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    Flowersoul

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    Hola .. :(

    The last several days I've just plain out and out had the Blues .. too many thoughts of "What's it all matter, anyway ..??" .. just going thru the motions of Life as needed ..

    I know I'll pull out of it, I always do .. the onset of Fall and the coming of Old Man Winter never helps things .. another year coming to a close ..

    A friends small dog died suddenly of a heart attack last week .. the dog had been her constant companion since it was a pup, for 12 years .. she had it cremated and kept the cremains .. I was surprised at how emotional she was over the whole thing .. it was like she had lost a child .. in retrospect, I suppose, in a way, she had .. since her husband had passed and her kids had scattered around the Country and only visiting periodically ..

    I guess loneliness can be replaced by even such a small thing .. because, as long as you get unconditional Love, it fills a void .. and, when it's gone, the void then remains ..
    You must know that you are loved!!!! Hope that knowledge sustains you, my friend!!!! :wub:
     

    Uncle

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    it's Life, it's just not easy sometimes ..

    Let's be honest here - Who told Ya' it was going to be easy anyway . . .

    Well - IMHO - THEY LIED . . . :-x

    AS - I know Ya" already know . . . Life would not be a "Life" - unless there were both GOOD & BAD moments and the time in between to figure it all out for yourself . . . AND - While it might be a little easier, not to have to go it all alone . . . "You" know Ya' can get through this . . . Oh, besides, there are many of those "You" have meet along the way who can commiserate with Ya' that honestly understand too . . .

    Matter of fact, I am sure there is one or two "You" know that care and are there for Ya' too . . .

    SO - Think about THAT . . .

    Oh & BTW: Welcome to the Club . . . :facepalm:

    Just Sayin. . ;)
     
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