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Friday, November 18, 2011

AEDM 2011: Day 18 Paint Party Friday #36

Every week I participate in Wishcasting Wednesdays hosted by Jamie Ridler and Paint Party Friday hosted by Kristin &Eva. That means I have about 130 possible posts to read. I can make it to about 60 of them weekly. My method? My closest friends first and then I "balance the lines", adding people I know little or not at all. {Disclaimer, some weeks I don´t even make it to a dozen! Sorry!}
With Art Every Day Month I have over 100 DAILY posts to add. Cue to overwhelm. This year I´m going with the "multiples" method. E.g: on the 14th of November I visited & commented on #14, #28, #42, #56, #70, #84 & #98.
Have you got a commenting method?

For Art Every Day Month I show each day what I created the day before. My table on Nov. 17th:

Based on Donna Downey´s Inspiration Wednesday video Scrapbook paper scraps as a first layer.
Acrylics (burnt siena & medium skin tone). Too dark.
Squish of nude. Note to self: Self, sweetie, it looks kinda cool, remember this for the next one.
Watercolour pencils for flowers. By then it was midnight and not even the dryer was drying fast enough for me. I might call this done or not. It all depends on how it looks tomorrow morning. Oh, and I used the tapping on pencil trick too.
It seems to need something else. What do you suggest?
For Paint Party Friday I´ll also show you a summary of the painted pieces of the week and my working table those days.
You can find the original posts at my Home page to read what I´ve learnt this week that was all about experimenting.


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22 comments:

  1. Serena LewisNovember 18, 2011 4:52 AM

    Hi Paula,

    Yes, it certainly can be overwhelming to try and comment on all AEDM members' blogs daily. I generally make sure I visit my regular friends' blogs first and then I kinda try to get through them all but end up just choosing links randomly due to lack of time. I do enjoy seeing what everyone is up to.

    I love the flowers you've added on your latest pages. Yes, I think it needs a little something too...perhaps some words/text?

    You've achieved quite a lot this past week...nice work!

    Love, light and peace,
    Serena xo

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  2. NettyNovember 18, 2011 8:50 AM

    Thank you for sharing all your terrific work. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  3. carol l mckennaNovember 18, 2011 9:53 AM

    Very creative ~ ~ thanks, namaste, Carol ~ Happy PPF ^_^

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  4. tracyNovember 18, 2011 10:39 AM

    Now that's a great idea for a commenting method! I only participate in AEDM and couldn't imagine keeping up with much else. *bows*

    I love seeing what your up to because it sure inspires me to try some new things!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 10:56 AM

    beautiful pages, I comment back to all who comment on my blog and I comment on the blogs I follow next, I can't comment on everyone but I make a point of commening back on those who have taken the time to comment on mine, I can see how it must be difficult for you, just do what you can, I don't think anyone wants blogging to become a chore one hates to face,, be happy , we love your work, I will visit wether you visit me or not, no worries, I enjoy reading all sorts of blogs and lots don't visit back, I don't do it for that,

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  6. Mary C. NasserNovember 18, 2011 1:20 PM

    Wonderful painted pieces this week!
    Very prolific!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  7. GlorV1November 18, 2011 1:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing all that you are working on. Lots of work there and very creative. Have a great weekend Paula and Happy PPF!

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  8. Valerie-JaelNovember 18, 2011 1:34 PM

    I know what you mean - sometimes I need 2 hours to get round and comment, and I don't always manage all, it's impossible. But I don't have a method in my madness! I love the pages you have made; I often do things like that in my journal! All the best, Valerie

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  9. LeoviNovember 18, 2011 2:42 PM

    Preciosas y muy interesantes estas composiciones,me encanta como has aplicado las diferentes técnicas, excelente resultado.

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  10. JulieNovember 18, 2011 5:12 PM

    beautiful pages. I try to comment as much as I can, I know the support is so important. But it's impossible to visit everyone especially during aedm. xo

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  11. EVANovember 18, 2011 5:45 PM

    Your pages are looking good so far!

    I vary my visiting process too - just in case I don't get to everyone (though I always try to when I'm in town)

    Often I will do 1-5, 11-15, 21-25 etc then work backwards with 30-26, 20-16 etc. Othertimes I will do even then odd. Sometimes I start in the middle or the end. I like your idea too - multiples. Maybe I will try that next week!

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  12. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 6:32 PM

    Wow that is a great system you have on commenting!
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and making a comment! I am more thankful now, knowing how many you go through:))
    I love your work and you have done some much of it!! Keep on keepin on!!

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  13. NicolaNovember 18, 2011 6:39 PM

    Hi Paula, you are very creative with all sorts of cool things! I loved seeing your art desk too! :0) I get overwhelmed with commenting sometimes so now I only participate in two things a week and I try to keep up with the comments by replying as quick as possible otherwise if I have a lot it gets a bit overwhelming! I love catching up on what everyone has been doing though. I think that your method is a very good idea if you have that many people to comment on! :0)

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  14. Tracey FKNovember 18, 2011 6:47 PM

    Hi Paula... my commenting method is head to my favourites first and then fit in the ones that I can... I am a touch behind this week, but have set aside time today... you have had such a productive week when i see it all laid out like that... lovely to see it as a group xx

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  15. JanetNovember 18, 2011 7:36 PM

    I like seeing all the things you're working on. And comments can get overwhelming at times but I think everyone understands that and has the same problem.

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  16. carlareyNovember 18, 2011 7:43 PM

    I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed. I just take the whole weekend, and visit a few blogs while a coat of paint is drying.

    Love the flower page, and I agree with Serena, maybe some text written around the flowers.

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  17. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 18, 2011 9:44 PM

    At the beginning of the day I start at the beginning of the list and comment on as many as I can fit in. At the end of the day I do my very best to respond to everyone who has commented to me. I leave the list up and try to sneak in a couple of more throughout the week until the next blog hop starts then I move on. ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  18. MollyNovember 18, 2011 10:03 PM

    i liked reading about your commenting system. i'm also amazed at how much you manage to create. inspiring!

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  19. Heather FoustNovember 18, 2011 10:34 PM

    You have been way busy this week!! Love all your work. I know what you mean about not finding enough time to comment on peoples blogs. I feel so guilty sometimes because I can not possibly get around to everyone!!! I do my best!!! I try to at least look at everyones!!

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  20. peggy aplSEEDSNovember 19, 2011 1:15 AM

    i enjoyed your post and appreciate seeing the progression of your work. i know what you mean about having a lot of blogs to visit. i don't have a specific method for choosing which blogs to visit. but maybe i should!
    happy PPF and thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  21. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 19, 2011 1:41 AM

    I saw Donna's video too. You did such a wonderful job with yours. I hope to try her technique in my journal this weekend. I think words or a favorite quote would look fabulous!

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  22. VictoriaNovember 20, 2011 11:30 PM

    So beautiful Paula..i love burnt sienna too..gorgeous work..very exciting and inspiring as always!Thanks for all that you share!
    victoria

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