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  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,761 Forumite
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    Another vote for doing both - if the 'pretty' ones may be more popular it seems daft not to do some on that basis. I like the idea of moths, as opposed to butterflies, though - there's something about them :D
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  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,409 Forumite
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    Good luck with the paintings, unusual might be good as less competition but I agree with the others just see how it goes.
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,101 Forumite
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    I'd never have been brave enough to show my stuff to anyone without your encouragement :)

    Half and half it is then. I listed a Green Tiger Beetle, a Wasp Beetle and (just to keep Gally and Megela happy) a Ladybird today. I don't want to keep scaring/boring you with pictures on my diary so, if you're interested (and I won't be offended if you're not) here's a link to the shop http://folksy.com/shops/BeeGardenArt. Please bear in mind that it's very new and I've got some work to do on graphics and displaying the paintings better. I've fessed up to family and friends on FB too - scary!

    So back to MS life:
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    • a little admin work done
    Mr F is of to a 4x4 thing in Wales very early tomorrow - 4.00 am :eek: and I have a hen party in London. I can feel a spend confession coming on shortly.

    Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate your support.

    Hope you lovely, lovely people have a lovely, lovely weekend.

    Fortune x
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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    The ladybird is really lovely - if Mr T hunts a job down I'll be in touch :)

    I love ladybirds :T

    Tilly x
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  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    FS, you've got talent!

    IMHO, those insects with a wider girth :question: have come out well - the tiger beetle and ladybird. Others are also really nice :T:T:T:T
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  • lulabelle1
    lulabelle1 Posts: 2,704 Forumite
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    Love them, best of luck with your sales xx
  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,101 Forumite
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    The ladybird is really lovely - if Mr T hunts a job down I'll be in touch :)

    I love ladybirds :T

    Tilly x

    Thank you Tilly. I actually really enjoyed doing the ladybird. Think I might do a bigger one with 3 ladybird with increasing spot numbers - will call it 'Spot the Difference' :rotfl:

    I've had my fingers crossed for you and Mr T since I heard. Sending positive vibes.

    Fortune x
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  • muddywhitechicken
    muddywhitechicken Posts: 3,940 Forumite
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    Loving the descriptions and inspirations on Folksy Fortune :D

    Wishing you huge success with your beautiful paintings

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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,101 Forumite
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    unhappy_shopper wrote: »
    FS, you've got talent!

    IMHO, those insects with a wider girth :question: have come out well - the tiger beetle and ladybird. Others are also really nice :T:T:T:T

    I think your absolutely right US. I'm feeling more confident with each painting and I think it shows. Also experimenting with colour more and liking the results.

    Thank you for your encouraging comments.

    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,101 Forumite
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    lulabelle1 wrote: »
    Love them, best of luck with your sales xx

    Thank you Lulabelle. If I ever sell anything you guys will be the first to know :rotfl:

    Fortune x
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