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Jan 13, 2008

Untitled
Oil on Linen, 25×25
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Here’s one of the big ones I’ve been telling you about. I really took my time on this one, because I did it from a photo that my nephew, AJ took for me so I wanted to do a good job. I used a very nice piece of linen and a custom stretcher my husband made for me especially for this painting. Somehow, I cannot title it. Let me tell you what I was thinking while I painted it, and maybe you can think of one. These palmettos looked to be a family. They have a great view of one of the most beautiful areas of the lowcountry. The photo was taken on a beautiful fall day in November. So…what do you think? Please post your suggestions for a title on my blog. Thanks.
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  1. mamameyersx4 on January 15, 2008 at 9:12 am

    Family Peace (That’s what I felt that day :-)) or Peaceful Family Views. Peace at Palmetto Island. I’m kinda stuck too even after you put your thoughts down.



  2. Ebb Tide on January 19, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    “Beautiful Palmetto’s Family” is my suggestion.Nice painting.



  3. harriett on January 19, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    How about “No Title For This Because I Couldn’t Think Of One” . . .
    or “Lowcountry November”



  4. Karen Appleton on January 20, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    Hey Michel,
    Thank you so for visiting my blog. Your work is gorgeous!!! Love this landscape and I can’t wait to see more!
    Karen



  5. Nance on January 20, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    how about Palmetto Paradise?



  6. Nance on January 20, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    just thought of something … Balmy Palms … because of the light, warm, airy atmosphere.

    good luck



  7. Linduhzone on February 1, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Hmmm. I thought of Lowcountry Mettos.



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