Monday, April 27, 2009

Cactus Monday (#33)

Had no idea what to post for Cactus Monday..... Last week I bought a cactus at the garden centre. A small one, the same which I had as a child. Kind of sentimental journey. It had 5 buds ready to bloom, but now 4 dried up....... What´s this?! I can´t even keep a cactus alive! Looking for something to paint I googled for an image and found this page! In dutch, but you will enjoy the pictures, they are gorgeous. Happy Cactus Monday! Geen idee wat ik moest bloggen vandaag...... Ik had vorige week een cactus bij het tuincentrum gekocht. Een kleine , dezelfde die ik ooit had als een kind, sentimental journey. Hij had 5 knoppen klaar om te bloeien, maar 4 zijn er al totaal opgedroogd........Wat is dit nu?! Kan ik niet eens een cactus in leven houden! Op zoek naar iets om te schilderen kwam ik deze pagina tegen. Met prachtige cactus foto's. Happy Cactus Monday!
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22 comments:

  1. soulbrushApril 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    ek het eers gedink dat dit is jou nuwe cactus...so mooi...my senita kry ook nooit blomme nie...baie mooi prente hier...geniet die dag fellow cactuteer en liefs en wfs. xxx wanneer vlieg jy weer na NY? ek wil nou gaan en stapeliad besoek...kom saam!

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  2. Deepa GopalApril 27, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Nice blooms Marianne. I love cacti blooms. Nice colors like all your colorful artworks. The detailing is pretty fine. Loved it!

    Happy Cactus Monday!

    You can see mine here:
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/acanthocereus-pentagonus.html

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  3. JulieApril 27, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Nice site! Happy CM, Marianne! I hope to see a pic of your litle cactus soon, too!

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  4. UnknownApril 27, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    oh my! that is an amazing set of photos on the link your provided! I am wondering what I am going to do, but this has most definitely provided lots of inspiration! HCM!! Beautiful illustration too...

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  5. Debra KayApril 27, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    This is lovely!

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  6. Diane AZApril 27, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Lovely cactus blossom painting! I don't know why the buds on your new cactus from the garden centre dried up. I have trouble growing cactus at my house even though I live in the desert.

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  7. pammiejoApril 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Thanks for dropping by my blog...I'm thinking my cactus is not the "octopus cactus" because it doesn't have sharp spines on it. It's just "bumpy". It'll be interesting to watch the paddle cactus and see what happens. I've seen some really beautiful ones. PAM

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  8. Cathy S.April 28, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Very Nice! Happy Cactus Monday!

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  9. Lisa at GreenbowApril 28, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    This is a beautiful painting Marianne. HCM.

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  10. studio loloApril 28, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    I always love a little surprise sneaking in from one corner. I love this!!!!

    Safe travels you busy lady!
    hugs,
    Lolo

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  11. TeriApril 28, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Marianne, this is just beautiful!!! As all your work is.

    The link was a cactus heaven!

    HCM

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  12. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Hey Marianne, sorry I havnt been over a while, just been loking through all your posts and wonderful art...loving the atcs and earth days art, beautfiul. It will be great to see you at my other blog, and I will be adding you to my blogroll as well.

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  13. MimApril 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I think they sell them at the stores just ready to flower or already flowering - and as soon as you buy then the flowering season is complete. Not your fault - just enjoy it.

    lovely drawing anyways

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  14. ArtistUnpluggedApril 28, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    That's a lovely cactus painting, the blooms are amazing!

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  15. yoon seeApril 28, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    You have chosen a great cactus for this week cactus challenge.
    Lovely blooms to start the day!

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  16. MuseSwingsApril 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    I love this! The colors are wonderful and nice ad bright for a Monday...oops...late.... Tuesday.

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  17. PeaApril 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Lovely work!! the colour of bloom is so cheerful.

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  18. kjApril 29, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    i like this alot, marianne. it's vibrant. so much of your energy is vibrant!

    xo

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  19. BTApril 30, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Super painting Marianne. Happy cactus Monday (on Thursday)!!

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  20. Lynn CohenApril 30, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    A lovely choice for Cactus Monday and a wonderful drawing of same. You did well!!!!

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  21. UnknownMay 3, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    oh wow!!! how did I miss this wonderful piece!!! it is gorgeous!!!

    hugs
    Diana

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  22. catMay 5, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    such beautiful colours. i love the red blooms.

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