It seems that some subscribers have stopped receiving email notifications when I publish a new post. This is a test to see if it gets through.
So as not to totally waste your time, if you do receive this, I’ll add a couple of sketches.
watercolor w black and white ink
This is a sketchbook drawing for the oil painting “Building a New LIfe From the Wreckage of my Old Life” That’s a long title but I had to do it.
watercolor and ink
This is a new sketch. I’m experimenting with painting some of my wife’s possessions.
I know this sounds like I’m fishing for comments but I would love to hear back if you receive an email notification from this post. Thanks.
Bill Sharp - paintings blog 
One fish caught. Can I comment via email?
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Oooooooo I can comment via email cool! Love the building a new life sketch.
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Received! And compliments on the work!
Ketzel Levine
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Absolutely!!! I think painting her possessions is an excellent step. I look forward to more pictures. How about the vanity… or the messy place where she knew where to find ‘her’ things? My husband lays his hand on the counter and moves it ALL to my side of the bath vanity. : – (
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got it Bill! cheers, t
Theresa Andreas-O’Leary http://www.andreasartstudio.com
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2013 00:55:39 +0000 To: andreas_art@msn.com
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Email received loud and clear, Bill! Terrific sketches… Love the night scene. Diane
Sent from my iPad
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I got the post by email, Bill. I think you’ve landed upon a great project to honor your Les and I’m sure doing this will help you heal, too.
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I did get the email notification Bill. And I love the idea of painting Lesley’s belongings (and how you’ve executed it in here in her wonderful red coat.)
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Got it and I LOVE the coat! Jane
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Received Bill, and keep em coming!
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Got it. Love your work.
Sent from my iPad
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I received your post, Bill!
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Happy to report I receive your posts.
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got it
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Thank you all for helping me out. My friends who were having trouble received an email too. Problem solved. And thank you all for being interested in what I do here.
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The email came in loud and clear. Thanks for sharing the images. I’m glad to see you’re painting again.
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Email received OK, thanks.
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No problem at my end. Thanks.
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Hi Bill – I love the idea of painting Leslie’s things – the coat is wonderful! Connie
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The sketch of Building a new life is remarkable.. Thanks for posting it
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Beautiful How lucky to be able to paint such lovely memories!!!!
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Thank you for the email. Loved the watercolor of the red coat. Thanks for sharing
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I’m getting it. KGf
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I did receive your post and thank you for sharing your grieving process with us. I personally have never lost anyone close to me except for grandparents when I was a young adult. Reading about your process helps me understand and prepare for the inevitable. You are a good role model.
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I got the notification, no problem. Thanks. I am really enjoying your work by the way.
Theresa Macknight
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Lovely painting. Even if the viewer knew nothing about the back story, it captures so much … happy times and loss and Leslie’s lovely swing and serenity … any viewer would feel some of that and leap to their own associations. A wonderful wonderful painting.
[and P.S. I got the email too….]
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I love the way you switch from oil to watercolor and back. I
Also love the subject matter. You keep me interested in painting.
Patrick
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Thank you. Keep painting and sending us your work.
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Thank you
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Thanks so much for all the comments. I’m happy to know that the notifications are working and really appreciate all the encouraging remarks.
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