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Melanie P. of Spencer, MA

The scene with the sheep is at Old Sturbridge Village and is an acrylic on canvas that depicts the fall foliage. The basket of plums and peaches is a water color that I painted while sitting at my dining room table during the summer. I chose this one because I like the reflection of light on the table and on the fruit.

The final painting is another acrylic on canvas. This has an interesting story to go with it. My husband’s uncle Nick, who is since deceased, was artistic and a veteran that served during Pearl Harbor and was in the Navy. One day while we were visiting him he had a photograph of this women and when I asked who it was he stated “That is the one that got away…”

Basket of Plums and Peaches Congratulations To Melanie! You can see more of her art at: mymsaa.org/artshowcase2019/...

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I love the "One Who Got Away " :)

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CalfeeChickCommunityAmbassador in reply to falalalala

Me too an the story of it!!👍😄

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falalalala in reply to CalfeeChick

Yep!

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The story behind the painting makes it all the more adorable in "The One Who Got Away". I love it, and thank you for sharing it with the forum, CalfeeChick Now, do you have any recent works that you wish to share? :-D

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I'm doing lots of sewing now. Making fleece blankets from Pinterest patterns!

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I sew a lot these days, especially when it's hot outside! Making quilts! And you making blankets! Go figure :-D

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luvhair

Beautiful

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pamgarner

pretty what a talent

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