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Laurazee โ Kamloops Winter
Published: 2008-01-10 06:34:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 7002; Favourites: 154; Downloads: 100
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Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 30"Status: Available
Oh, boy, do I know Kamloops in winter. Also in summer, fall, and spring, but winter seems to be the longest-lasting season.
This one is based on Northlock's lovely photo . I exaggerated a LOT as you can tell, fluorescently so. I wanted to go way over the edge with color and contrast it with the smooth, cold slopes. It reminds me of the Kamloops of my childhood, when the winters were snowier and more Wonderlandy. Or possibly the late 80s, when things in general were just a lot more neon.
You know what I'm talking about, right? Good heavens, was I the only one who accessorized an army green jumpsuit with a neon pink headband back then? *facepalm*
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You're too kind. Your work is awesome, too.
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Hi!
featured this in my journal [link]
I hope it's ok
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u have a wicked style
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Before I even read the name I knew where this was! I have only ever passed through Kamloops, yet you have captured it so recognizably.
A beautiful, neon rendition!
As for the 80's style, no you were not the only one. Black stir-up pants with contrasting, mismatched, neon scrunchie socks! (think a cross between leg warmers and socks!) 1 neon pink sock, 1 neon orange! My mother was so embarrassed.
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Really? You know The Loops? Awesome.
Ah yes. I had hot pink legwarmers, worn with a jumpsuit and accessorized with a matching headband. This is the main reason why I hate the old Reagan/Mulrooney era. The economics of excess always seem to translate into horrifying fashion choices.
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It was soo kool to see this photo cause i was looking up winter paintings cause i needed inpseration for the one i am going to paint my Nan for christmas and i wanted a very home'y type painting and all i could think of was kamloops (my home town) and it poped up. Anyways really nice coulor choice, love the painting.
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Awesome, are you from Kamloops? Was just there this past Christmas and it sure seemed like this. Thanks, man!
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This is amazing. I've never seen anything quite like it. Just amazing.
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Thanks so much. It doesn't always look *quite* like this but, oh, artistic license, I guess!
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Thank you! 80's neon, I guess 
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Awesome! I'm nearly speechless and... well... kinda shocked. You art creates an unforgettable impression
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What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much.
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You're most certainly welcome!
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...one of the most beautiful paintings iยดve ever seen!
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...and one of the nicest compliments I have ever received! Thank you!!
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Thanks! Yeah, this is a fun color combination!
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Thank you very much for that! I love the colors as well, but for the life of me, I can't think of any decorating scheme that would match!
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Thank you so much! It's pretty fun to approach a painting with "So, how bright can I make it??"
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well it is very effective I may give it a shot one day! Maybe! lol
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omg ...i like to sketch things...but when i see this ...i just want to start painting 
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Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that, especially the possiblity of inspiring someone else to pick up a brush (go for it!).
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Best. Title. Ever. Thanks!
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Painting like illustrations for books of Tove Jansson.
Very nice picture.
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Thanks very much, Oxyvia. I'm not familiar with Tove Jansson, but I'll go look him up.
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Oh, sorry, I can't make link. But if you open Google Graphic and write: "Tove Jansson", you'll see her and drawings.
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So write, how do you like her drawings.
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I like the fact that she is a cartoonist as well as a painter! I must say I've never heard of her in Canada, but her children's books seem lovely and whimsical, a bit like Sandra Boynton (a children's author here).
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Now I'm going to know Sandra Boynton.
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POST SCRIPTUM.
Here is link, where is Tove Jansson and her drawings, also Moomins.
[link] 
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Not him, but her.
Don't you know her books about Moomins? Really? We in Europe know it very good. Look as other culture.
Greetings.
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Your choices of particular pinks and oranges are representitive of a mind able to listen in between the common channels. It is an interesting and unusual color palette that you have settled upon to build this sloshing, swirling memory of a painting. Your abilities make me want to paint.
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You are too kind as always. I like the "sloshing, swirling" adjectives. That is very much how Kamloops exists in my head at times.
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Thank you very much! I expct you can relate to the scene, so I'm very appreciative.
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not a problem. i sure can relate as well
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