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samplegirl

(13,982 posts)
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 08:36 PM Friday

Watercolor Friday

This goes out to all the people who are struggling with the current condition of our country. Especially the ones that can find compassion in watching a monkey who has more compassion for his stuffed animal than most humans in Congress.

It may not be perfect but I had to try.



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That is a great try samlegirl. Thank you. c-rational Friday #1
One of your best! Thank you! Rhiannon12866 Friday #2
You say that about all of them samplegirl Friday #6
Granted, but when I first saw the toy in the painting, I thought it was real, it's that good! Rhiannon12866 Friday #7
sez awww. AllaN01Bear Friday #3
Punch samplegirl Friday #11
Beautiful and poignant. Diamond_Dog Friday #4
Thanks Diamond Dog samplegirl Friday #5
To be honest... oldsoldierfadingfast Friday #8
Awwwww so sweet! SheltieLover Friday #9
K&R spanone Friday #10
Oh my gosh MustLoveBeagles Friday #12
Awwww sheshe2 Friday #13
How beautiful Samplegirl, Thank you. JMCKUSICK Friday #14
I bought Scarlett my cat samplegirl Friday #16
How cute those pics must be. JMCKUSICK Friday #19
Oh, so sweet! CrispyQ Friday #15
💗💗🙏🏼 Hope22 Friday #17
Beautiful, samplegirl gademocrat7 Friday #18
Oh, sg - it's lovely. Enjoy your talent! electric_blue68 Friday #20
Thank you samplegirl Friday #22
You bet! electric_blue68 Friday #23
Any picture of a Sloth 🦥 is perfection. Polly Hennessey Friday #21
It's perfect. The expression and body language Ilsa Friday #24
I love it, samplegirl! summer_in_TX Friday #25
Made my heart do flips. stage left Friday #26
Awe ty samplegirl Yesterday #31
Love it and I get it Tree Lady Friday #27
Adorbs ALBliberal Friday #28
Thank you so much samplegirl Friday #29
What a lovely picture to help end the week on a loving, peaceful note. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #30
It costs nothing samplegirl Yesterday #32

Rhiannon12866

(255,332 posts)
7. Granted, but when I first saw the toy in the painting, I thought it was real, it's that good!
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 08:55 PM
Friday

samplegirl

(13,982 posts)
5. Thanks Diamond Dog
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 08:48 PM
Friday

your always supportive. Wasn't sure I could paint this or not, but I gave it my best shot and it's not too bad. You can at least tell it's punch.

JMCKUSICK

(6,031 posts)
14. How beautiful Samplegirl, Thank you.
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 09:40 PM
Friday

Those closed eyes, only inspire one to look deeper, to feel what that face is expressing.

I have the joy of feeling that feeling multiple times a day at the hands of Cuddles, Petunia and Shadow, and the peace that face shows I so readily and joyfully recognize.

electric_blue68

(26,856 posts)
20. Oh, sg - it's lovely. Enjoy your talent!
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 10:25 PM
Friday

As an artist myself, after decades i've learned to be less critical!

summer_in_TX

(4,165 posts)
25. I love it, samplegirl!
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 11:07 PM
Friday

It perfectly captures Punch's need to give and receive comfort and hugs.

samplegirl

(13,982 posts)
31. Awe ty
Sat Mar 28, 2026, 09:11 AM
Yesterday

I think so many of us are struggling with the current mess. Especially those who are alone.

We all need something to cuddle through these hard times.

Tree Lady

(13,280 posts)
27. Love it and I get it
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 11:22 PM
Friday

Hubby bought me soft teddy bear a big one in early Feb when I had hip operation. It still sleeps by me and every once in awhile I just hold it. It's very soft and feels comforting.

I am more using it for comfort when I feel like recovery is taking forever. The country feels so big and out of my control, I have given up on worrying about it.

mwmisses4289

(4,142 posts)
30. What a lovely picture to help end the week on a loving, peaceful note.
Sat Mar 28, 2026, 12:18 AM
Yesterday

Thank you for sharing your lovely water colour paintings with us.

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