The ladies of the art club set up their easels and gazed at the pastoral scene.
Alice held a stick horizontally then vertically. She saw a painter do it once though she’s not sure why. Then she started splodging paint here and there.
Ruby scribbled outlines, cocked her head then nodded. With farts and pops, her tubes dispensed little piles of paint onto her palette.
Thora moved her brush slowly and precisely, her nose inches from the emerging image.
Three hours later they finished. Thora’s, too perfect for words, Ruby’s, a riot of colour and Alice’s, well, impressionistic!
Next, cucumber sandwiches and tea!
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and providing the picture.
Prod Froggie to join in the fun!
Love it!
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I’m pleased! Thanks Di.
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Sounds like a rather pleasant afternoon.
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I thought so! Thanks Iain.
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I enjoyed the sounds
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Haha, cheers Neil!
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“With farts and pops” – that could have turned nasty haha.
Not everyone has talent
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Very true, but it’s fun to try something even if you do make a mess of it! Thanks Tannille.
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Excellent, Keith! I was definitely in the moment on that one. That second paragraph was hilarious!
Five out of five cucumber sandwiches — and beer at five o’clock.
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That’s very generous you, cheers!
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Hi Keith – fun tale to be attached to the prompt photo … loved it … cucumber sandwiches with salt and pepper, watercress ones too … yummy – cheers Hilary
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I’m with you on the sandwiches! Thanks Hilary.
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An afternoon well spent.
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Indeed! Thanks Sadje.
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You’re welcome 😉
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“cucumber sandwiches and tea”? I thought these events always induced wine… Anyway, when A, R and T get together, the outcome is always interesting, wine or tea.
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There may be a hip flask in someone’s bag! Cheers Trent.
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Sounds like a fun afternoon.
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Oh yes! Thanks so much.
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Dear Keith,
Love the names. Love the title. Oh the sounds of the squirting colours. Brilliant–froggie and all.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I couldn’t ask for a more complimentary comment! Thanks so much Rochelle.
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Indeed, every artist has her own style. Well told, i hope the enjoy the sandwiches and tea.
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Absolutely so. Cheers Mimi.
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Great fun, Keith. Easy to picture. Made me smile.
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…as I hoped it might! Thanks so much Linda.
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Great imagery. I always picture Beryl Cook characters when I read your words. Do you know her work?
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I do and my brother has quite a collection of her works on the walls of his pub. Now you come to mention it, this would be a typical subject matter for her! Cheers Annalisa.
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That’s so cool. Where’s your brother’s pub?
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Near Lewes in Eat Sussex
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Lovely story, Keith. I could see the ladies very clearly. Well done!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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I’m pleased! Thanks so much Susan.
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I love this, Keith. My sister participated in a class where everyone tries to paint one certain object. It’s amazing the different results. I really will have to try it one day… when we don’t have to worry.
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I can imagine. If you do, make sure we all see the results Dale!
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Ummmm. Kay…
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Fabulous, Keith. This could be the mission statement of Friday Fictioneers and the frog our mascot. Such a light-hearted romp.
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Thats really nice of you, thanks so much!
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You’re very welcome.
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A laugh out loud…love these goofy ladies. Fun!
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Goofy ladies – I liike that!
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She will probably end up a world famous artist.
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Maybe! Cheers Danny.
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I am sure the ladies enjoyed themselves 🙂 Sounds like a fun afternoon!
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…and I’m sure you’re right!
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Great fun, Keith, and very creative, the ladies and yourself.
But can I have a scone, please?
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Of course you can, with jam and cream, or cream then jam whichever is your preference!
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Breezy story.. a great one..😊
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Thanks so much.
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The pastoral scene you pained with words was wonderful, Keith. I have a picture in my mind. But, it’s PB&J and red wine for me. Thank you.
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Your wish is my command Bill! Cheers!
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Art is what you make it, and tea afterwards perfects it.
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Absolutely Liz, indeed it is!
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what happened to rosie? looks like she missed the fun. 🙂
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I decided not to mention it to her – imagine the mess! Cheers plaridel.
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Fun story!
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Thanks Ted!
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I expect it is the ambition and company that colours their lives. Nicely told as it evokes the spirit of afternoon tea and gossip.
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Absolutley so. Thanks so much James.
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Sounds like every art class I ever attended, apart from the cucumber sandwiches.
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You must have had fun then! Thanks Sandra.
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The pallette of colours, but I love the cucumber sandwiches with tea, the best.
Looks like a fun jaunt, this.
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You should join them next time Natasha!
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Ha! Ha! Would love to.
You joining too Keith, with some Chardonnay maybe ?😄😄
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Why not? Chadonnay it is!
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Here’s mine: https://natashamusing.com/2020/07/paint-my-love-fridayfictioneers-fridayfotofiction/
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Lovely paint-date! 🙂
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Indeed! Thanks Na’ama.
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🙂
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Interesting look at three different approaches to art. A fun story.
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That’s what makes art more interesting than photography – or not!
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Loved it!
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I’m pleased. thank you!
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Fun! Sounds like the ladies are having a rare old time 🙂
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No question about that! Cheers Draliman
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Sounds like a very pleasant afternoon of relaxation with friends.
Linch added – a bonus. I enjoyed the way you showcased the creativity
that each of the women in a different way. Perfect …!!!
Isadora 😎
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I would quite like to have joined them actually! Thanks Isadora.
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Everyone in their own special way had a good time. Briliant
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Individuality, the key to fine art! Thanks Michael.
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So that’s what art sounds like. Nice one.
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Indeed it does! Cheers subroto.
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I imagine the description of their paintings will also match their work stations.
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A very good point! Cheers.
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It seems they all enjoyed the afternoon, which is the most important thing.
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Indeed they did! Thanks Gabriella.
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Sounds like they had a lot of fun 😃
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I think you are right Shweta!
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