Thanks

[downrigger]

Thanks to everyone that liked my top eight list yesterday morning.

This is a Downey woodpecker I recently drew. As some people call me "Downey" he's kind of my namesake, although chat friends call me "Rigger."

[jimeka]

You drew this, it's beautiful, it looks like a photograph, incredibly detailed, blessings Jimeka

[downrigger in reply to jimeka]

I draw from photographs. I do dogs and people too.

[jimeka in reply to downrigger]

Would you like to do my dog. He is a German Shepherd crossed with a Jack Russell. He is 11 years old and my pride and joy. No problem if not, blessings Jimeka

[downrigger in reply to jimeka]

sure I will try. I need a high res photo and it might not happen until jan.

[jimeka in reply to downrigger]

I will private message you with my email, then I can send it to you. Thank you so much, and there is no rush, I really appreciate it, blessings Jimeka

[erash in reply to jimeka]

That is so cool!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Nice to meet you downrigger Rigger The talent in this room never ceases to amaze me. It's incredible.

We actually had woodpeckers this yr for the 1st time since I have lived here, 6 yrs now. Unfortunately we probably will never have them again. As we rent, and the neighbors complained about the beautiful tree's in the yard. So the owner cut them all. My cardinals, doves, blue Jays humming birds even the chickies all gone because she didn't like the leaves. I cried

Sry ugh.

I do love your picture it makes me smile and remember Where are those indigenous to?

Jes♡

[Iona60 in reply to Jesmcd2]

So sad! I spend so much time looking out the window at our birds. Try hanging up a birdfeeder. Maybe they will return. The woodpeckers come to mine.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Iona60]

Iona60 Yeah they broke my bird feeder. Grrrrr -_- l asked one of my girls for a new one, as they know l love watching them. So lm hoping. ♡

Sometimes ppl amaze me, with there thoughts and actions. l just don't get it sometimes.

I'm very worried that they are going to complain about my dog next.

Jes♡

[kaitlynmsaa]

Hi downrigger - this drawing is wonderful! The detail is truly amazing.

If you're interested, MSAA has an Art Showcase each year, and we are still accepting submissions for our 2017 Showcases until December 16th, 2016. Our showcases feature a variety of artwork, all submitted by artists who have been diagnosed with MS.

If you want to know more about the submission guidelines, you can click here: secure2.convio.net/msaa/sit...

Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[downrigger in reply to kaitlynmsaa]

I got a month 2 years ago in the showcase, and I've already submitted for the current one including some seasons. But thanks for the invite.

[kaitlynmsaa in reply to downrigger]

Of course, great to see that you've participated in the past and continue to do so!

[erash in reply to kaitlynmsaa]

kaitlynmsaa or downrigger since u already submitted, the link says ideally 4mb, the checklist says 1 mb and an email from Angel said 8 1/2 X 11. I'm confused...(not unusual) what size should the electronic submission be? Thanks!

[kaitlynmsaa in reply to erash]

Hi erash - I believe that Angel would like each image file that is submitted electronically to be at the very least 1 MB in size, and at the very most no larger than 10 MB in size. 4 MB is the ideal size. If someone can't send their image electronically or is having trouble doing so, then we would like them to make an 8 1/2 x 11 inch full color copy and have it mailed to Angel.

I hope that better explains the submission guidelines! The full explanation is under the "How to Submit Your Artwork" paragraph on the Art Showcase page here:

support.mymsaa.org/site/Pag...

Sorry for any confusion, I hope that helps!

-Kaitlyn

[erash in reply to kaitlynmsaa]

kaitlynmsaa very helpful, thank you

The confusion Is mine I'm sure 😜

[kaitlynmsaa in reply to erash]

erash - You're very welcome!

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Good morning Downrigger it is Fancy1959 responding to that beautiful drawing you did. It seems we have another artist within our group. What a talented as well as caring and kind group we have. I am just so elated to have found this group and be part of this extended family.

[downrigger]

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[downrigger in reply to downrigger]

I've been here for awhile now but just reading. It was only yesterday that I decided to post. Anything for a distraction.

[Kath55]

Rigger(downrigger). What a beautiful drawing !. You are very talented.

[Iona60]

Amazing! I love woodpeckers and this is a great rendition.

[Miriade]

Wow, this is a "live creature", you were able to "see his though. Amazing details in your Downey.

[erash]

You are very talented downrigger this is beautiful!

Please consider entering the MSSA Artist contest. (Oh good as I scrolled down, I see u did)

What a wonderful group of artists here (painters, drawings, quilters, hook rugs, poets, writers).

What a wonderful group of people here!!!

[dmaskal1]

WOW!!

[Michelednlp]

You are an amazing artist. So realistic. Love it.

[Ebrod]

How incredible... great skill that helps inside and out! Thanks for sharing 👌🎖