Thursday, October 17, 2019

Thursday Art Date: Creatures In The Night & Paint Party Friday!


Hello Friends :)

Welcome to Thursday's Art Date, today our theme is Creatures In The Night! What type of creature have you created today? Is it animal, human or supernatural? Bugs is learning to fly as Dracula, he's trying to expand his range so he can get more acting roles in the horror genre. 😊

By the way, I've added more themes for future art dates, click here to check them out! Also, I'm going to change things up a bit - the link widget will be open for more than one day. Cathy, you suggested that a while ago and I think it makes more sense!! From now on, anyone who wants to contribute will have up until Sunday night to post their link for the theme. 😊 




Ever since I had such success with my Frankenstein's Monster watercolour, I've been using a layering technique in my watercolours and I'm loving the results! I used the same technique for Bela Lugosi as Dracula. This is just the beginning in a series of portraits I intend on doing - for Halloween and beyond!! 



Here's my watercolour take on Goldilocks and the Three Bears. These creatures are definitely not pleased after finding their porridge eaten and their beds slept in! What was Goldilocks thinking??? 😲


I've been wanting to join Paint Party Friday for a long time now, but didn't think I could do an art post on Thursdays and on Fridays. But my friend Laurie suggested that I link this Thursday post to the Friday party tomorrow so that's what I'm going to do from now on! 😊

For Paint Party Friday, I decided to try to paint Alex, my hubby. He's a musician and we do photo shoots at home and around the village for his artwork and blog. I painted this from a photo we took over a year ago. I used that same watercolour layering technique - I love how it turned out, so does Alex! Please visit  Paint Party Friday  for more wonderful artwork!


I'm eating again!!! Nearly 3 weeks on soup and pudding doesn't make a person's insides very happy...I'm on soft foods, but at least it's FOOD. My mouth is still sore but improving every day. Thanks for your wonderful wishes of health everyone! I don't want to see another dentist for the rest of my life...Alex and I missed our monthly "anniversary" fondue last week, so we had it last night. It's SO yummy...Smoked Cheddar and Apple Cider Fondue. It's a perfect fall fondue! But...I feel those pounds I lost crawling back up to my waist lol!

That's all for now folks, please check out the link widget below to see more Creatures In The Night artwork! And please join me on Sunday for my food and pets post - there will be some good eats on that post!! 😋

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Last year's paper maché Jack O' Lanterns

October 24th: Next Thursday's theme is Jack O' Lanterns. Click on the link for ideas and inspiration! Remember it's all about creating. You can showcase your paintings, drawings, photography, sculpting, baking, poetry...whatever you like! 😊

Thursday Art Date With Rain. Click on the link for a description of the art date as well as a list of upcoming themes.

Don't forget to add the URL link to your post (not your blog) to the link gadget below to share your wonderful creations! Please don't include a link unless you participate in the art date!

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  1. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeOctober 17, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    I love fondue. I have not done it in years but my daughter enjoys fondue evenings and I have been invited to a few. She has a few pots and we get to enjoy all sorts of goodies. Of course, my favorite is the chocolate.

    Your artwork is very cool.

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  2. ChristineOctober 17, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    Very creative Bugs Dracula, wonderful. Your watercolour portraits are beautiful using that layering technique. The fondue looks delicious. Regular checkups at the dentist keep future tooth nightmares at bay, don"t avoid them. Great suggestions from Cathy and Laurie.

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  3. Jenn JilksOctober 17, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    Excellent! If only I were more talented! I've been fighting some depression, light levels methinks, and haven't managed anything.

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  4. Andrea @ From The SolOctober 17, 2019 at 10:22 AM

    Turns out Bugs is really versatile. He seems to find his way into many of your themes ... Good OL' Buggsy :) Your paintings are wonderful and your husband is quite handsome even as a creature in the night. So glad you are back on food ... it sure was a hard way to lose weight. Hope you are through with dentists for sure. Cheese and cider Fondue ... oh my, I am hungry for such a delicacy. I haven't done Paint Party Friday in forever ... I may have to give it a try. So have you heard anything from Micheal? I often wonder what he is up to. Be well, Rain ... until the pumpkins next week :)

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  5. jaz@octoberfarmOctober 17, 2019 at 10:56 AM

    i almost dropped to the floor when i saw the painting of alex!!! holy crap!!! it is outstanding! you just keep getting better and better!

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  6. Rain October 17, 2019 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks Laurie :) I had so much fun with the painting this week, I'm starting to get addicted to painting again, it's a good addiction! :) I'm so happy to be able to eat again!!

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  7. Rain October 17, 2019 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks Arlene :) You know, of all the fondue we eat, we have never made a chocolate one, I have to remedy that! :)

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  8. Rain October 17, 2019 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks Christine :) You're so right about the regular checkups...my fear stops me most of the time unfortunately!

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  9. Rain October 17, 2019 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks Jenn :) I'm sorry you're fighting depression (I can relate)...I hope you feel better soon. xx

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  10. Rain October 17, 2019 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks Andrea :) Yes! eating again is a luxury lol! Bugs is always finding ways to expand his fame lol. I haven't heard much from Michael since he posted a few months ago!

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  11. Rain October 17, 2019 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks Joyce :) You're so supportive! :)

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  12. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 17, 2019 at 1:46 PM

    Your Drac Bugs and Goldilocks art made me smile -- they're both terrific! And your Bela Lugosi watercolour -- oh my! Magnificent! I love his glittering intense eyes especially.

    And I must say, when I saw your final beautiful watercolour -- I thought it was Johnny Depp! But it's your handsome husband instead, you lucky girl.

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  13. Rain October 17, 2019 at 1:52 PM

    Thanks Debra :) Your comment made ME smile! :)

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  14. John MOctober 17, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    Nice artwork.

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  15. StefanieOctober 17, 2019 at 4:26 PM

    What a creative and fun interpretation of Dracula. And yay for moving onto soft foods!

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  16. Rain October 17, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks John :)

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  17. Rain October 17, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks Stefanie :) Soft foods never tasted better!!! :)

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  18. LeighOctober 17, 2019 at 10:04 PM

    Our creatures of the night consist mainly of possums and skunks! The skunks are the worst because they perfume the air as they walk by the bedroom window! Cold nights means closed windows now, so they can come and go without us knowing!

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  19. Toirdhealbheach BeucailOctober 17, 2019 at 11:27 PM

    The Bela Lugosi painting is very impressive. Well done!

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  20. bailiOctober 18, 2019 at 3:13 AM

    bugs is always up to adventure isn't he :)

    i hope he can find more roll
    oh i am sooo happy for you dear Rain ,thank God you are on food again ,i bet it taste even better after break :)

    your work is improving amazingly my friend ,each art work amazes me with it's perfection almost :)

    i was stunned by painting of Alex when i did not know it was his, you have put your heart in this Rain ,such a magnificent and deeply created as i can feel the life within eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    i loved the website and music is so lovely :) thanks for sharing that he is wonderful artist :) i bet he play happy tunes for you sometimes

    happy monthly anniversary dear Rain ,glad you celebrated it eventually :)))
    each moment of life is worth celebrating with gratitude indeed

    third painting with bears is just BRILLIANT ,the expression of girl are intriguing
    i am so looking forward to your future portraits ,you going to be wonderful painter i believe as you have strength of devotion so powerful :)

    wishing you happy days ahead with perfect health and peace of soul :)
    hugs!

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  21. Rain October 18, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Leigh :) Oh that skunk perfume lol...I bet that'll wake you up in the middle of the night. Cold weather is good for something! :)

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  22. Rain October 18, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks TB :) Vincent Price is next if I can pull it off! :)

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  23. Rain October 18, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks Baili :) You are so right, the food tastes so much better to me now. It's amazing what we take for granted!! And thanks so much for your encouragement and support with regards to my painting! I did put my heart into Alex's portrait! He does play music for me, actually he writes songs for me and it's very romantic! :)

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  24. JeanOctober 18, 2019 at 11:31 AM

    You have been busy! Wonderful pieces! Love the piece of your husband. So well done!

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  25. Rain October 18, 2019 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks Jean :) If I could paint all day long I would, I'm enjoying it so much!

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  26. Valerie-JaelOctober 18, 2019 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Rain, nice to meet you and to see you at PPF! Love your creatures of the night, those bears are fantastic. Sorry about your sore mouth, I had big trouble last year with infected gums and 2 OPs and months of living off yogurt and mashed fruit, so I can empathise! Have a great weekend, greetings from Rhineland to Canada! Hugs, Valerie

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  27. Maria MedeirosOctober 18, 2019 at 12:16 PM

    oh my spookctacular post! I LOVE IT! The Dracula and pumpkins are so cool! I love the goldilocks and three bears! oh my goodness so much going on I love it! Your watercolour expresses so much mystery too. Your creatures in the night is super cute. I love it. I'm happy you can eat again. There is nothing worse then the dentist! I hate the dentist. I also have to go soon with both my girls and we hate it. Have a magical weekend and thank you for your wonderful message on my blog. It means so much to me Rain. I love your name. So pretty. Happy PPF! :)

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  28. https://decorcraftdesign.wordpress.comOctober 18, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful paintings! Love the vampire!

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  29. sirkkisOctober 18, 2019 at 1:29 PM

    WOW, your amazing water colour technic works gorgeously with your portraits. Love all your fun and grazy Halloween art,too 😀👻

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  30. sandyOctober 18, 2019 at 2:29 PM

    everyone of your art pieces is so fun to see - ...and those bears ..wow... I like the style you did of your husband. I really do want to join in but I get so sidetracked most of the time. One of these days I will surprise myself and do it! Love today's post from you.

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  31. Rain October 18, 2019 at 4:09 PM

    Thanks Valerie :) Oh gosh yogurt and mashed fruit...I would say normally that is delicious but not if that's all you can eat!! Dental issues are just awful! Thanks for your comment! :) The bears were fun to paint - LOTS of brushstrokes!

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  32. Rain October 18, 2019 at 4:09 PM

    Thanks Maria :) I had a spooktacular time painting this week! You should do some paper maché pumpkins with your kids, they'd really enjoy that! Oh, good luck at the dentist...I hope it's a quick appointment for all of you! Have a magical weekend yourself! :)

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  33. Rain October 18, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Thanks Mel :) I had fun painting them!

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  34. Rain October 18, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Thanks Sirkkis :) I just learned that new technique last month and I'm loving it!

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  35. Rain October 18, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Thanks Sandy :) I hope one day you'll surprise yourself! I'd love to see your artwork contributions!

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  36. LA PaylorOctober 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    Nice to meet you Rain! Thanks for visiting my little blog too. I also live in the mountains (COlorado) and have great love for my furbaby. He writes on Thursdays. Love your work, and your self description at the top! I lived in Edmonton for a couple years, and also have great affection for Canada. LeeAnna at not afraid of color

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  37. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comOctober 18, 2019 at 4:53 PM

    I'm not surprised Goldilocks looks so terrified, those bears look so scary.

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  38. Rain October 18, 2019 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks LeeAnna :) It's so nice living in the mountains, we are the lucky ones! Nice to meet you too!

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  39. Rain October 18, 2019 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Linda :) Yes, the bears are scary! I've never met a bear who wasn't! :)

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  40. MarthaOctober 18, 2019 at 5:47 PM

    Your artwork is awesome, Rain! It's always so much fun to visit here. Love the food, of course. I end up hungry when I stop by at your blog. Wonder why? LOL

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  41. Rain October 18, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks so much Martha :)) I'm so happy to see you again! :) Wait until you see my Sunday food post... ;)

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  42. carol l mckennaOctober 18, 2019 at 7:16 PM

    Oh delightful Halloween Creations and that fondue looks yummy!

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  43. Rain October 18, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks Carol :) The fondue is perfect for a cold fall evening!

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  44. wyomingheartOctober 18, 2019 at 10:26 PM

    So happy you are on solid food again. Your art, Rain, is fabulous ! Wish I had the hand eye coordination to make more than stick figures... lol!

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  45. Rain October 18, 2019 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks Dino :) I started with stick figures many moons ago too! :)) The solid food is WONDERFUL.

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  46. Fundy BlueOctober 19, 2019 at 1:10 AM

    I always love seeing your latest creations, Rain! When I saw the three bears, the hair on my arms stood up! I get a chill/shivers each time I look at it. Your portraits of Alex and Bela Lugosi are amazing ~ you have so much talent! I'm glad that you extended the posting time for sharing artwork.. After I get my cataract surgery out of the way on Monday, perhaps I'll have time to start exploring art. It's on the list of things that I wanted to do in my retirement. It's about time!!! Big hugs to you!

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  47. Rain October 19, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks Louise :)) Oh that would be so fun to see your artwork!! :)) I do hope you join in! You can also link to Paint Party Friday like I'm doing now, you get to meet so many nice people and see their art work too! I'm loving it! :) And thank you, the new watercolour technique I'm using is working so well for me, I think I found my style. I have some new ones I'm working on! I'm glad the bears gave you a chill, then my work is done lol! ;)

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  48. PamOctober 19, 2019 at 10:49 AM

    HA...I keep forgetting about doing the art date. Still having planning issues and getting a routine going. Yours are great as usual. Great job.

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  49. Rain October 19, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks Pam :) I hope you find some time to join in again! :)

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  50. artbyjuneOctober 19, 2019 at 1:19 PM

    Wow lots of scarey Hallowe'e themed imagery! I love the portraits!

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  51. Rain October 19, 2019 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks June :) I would love to have Halloween 365 days a year! :)

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  52. Lowcarb team memberOctober 19, 2019 at 2:28 PM

    Another lovely post, I always enjoy your art - love the piece of your husband! Wow!

    Oh my that fondue looks so delicious.

    Have a great weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  53. Mama PeaOctober 19, 2019 at 4:17 PM

    Omigosh, Rain! The minute that second portrait you did popped up, I said, "That's Alex!" Of course, I don't know him personally but from the photos I've seen of him, you definitely captured his essence in your painting. What talent!

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  54. NatureFootstepOctober 19, 2019 at 5:44 PM

    interesting :) Did not know of this challenge. :) I´m not good at creatures though :)

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  55. Rain October 20, 2019 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks Jan :) I'm really having fun with this new technique!

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  56. Rain October 20, 2019 at 10:41 AM

    Thanks Mama Pea :) I had to do that painting three times because I couldn't quite get it - I'd been using too much colour. When I switched to mostly black and white, it worked! :)

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  57. Rain October 20, 2019 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Monica :) I have a weekly prompt, so feel free to join in anytime! :)

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  58. CAACOctober 21, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    Rain,

    Count Bugsula! Great job on Dracula!! Goldilocks was blonde. That's what got her into the world of trouble that she did. lol Mmm, smoked cheddar and apple cider fondue - sounds yummy! We'll see if I get a chance to play along in this week's art date. I've gotta lot of catching up to do. ;)

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  59. Soma @ inkTorrents.comOctober 22, 2019 at 12:56 AM

    Bugs as a creature of the night - Love it! The watercolours are really wonderful, love the effect. Although I love both soup and pudding, but I can see eating them for 3 weeks can be a bit too much. Glad you are eating other food now.

    -Soma

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  60. Rain October 22, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    Ha Cathy, that explains Goldilocks lol! :) Thanks for your comment, I know you just got back from vacation, I hope you join in next week! :)

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  61. Rain October 22, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks Soma :) Since I started the layering technique with the watercolours, I've been enjoying it so much more than I used to! I love soup and pudding too, but yeah, 3 weeks is just too much!

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  62. Magic Love CrowOctober 27, 2019 at 4:03 PM

    Your artwork is amazing Rain! You always make me smile! I would love to enjoy the smoked cheddar and apple cider fondue! Yummy! Big Hugs!

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  63. Rain October 28, 2019 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks Stacy :) Oh that fondue is really something else. The combination of apple and melty cheese is so delicious!

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❤ Thanks for your comment, I love hearing from everyone! ❤ Why not join me and my fellow artists every Thursday for TADD? That's Thursday Art and Dinner Date! It's a lot of fun!
Love,
Rain

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