Thanks, I Needed That

Nov 22, 2007
I’ve just come off of some much needed R & R.

My sister’s birthday was just the reason I needed to get down home and visit my family. We shared a nice day at the park.

Happy Birthday Tina

(Bobby, photographer)

Tina and AJ

AJ tooks some pictures for me to paint. I love this one.

Be looking for it in my new design work.

“Back Beach with Bobby”

5×7 Oil, Plein air study

Of course, I got some painting in.

Bobby’s Plein Air Study

Watercolor, 7×10

And so did Bobby.

Bobby working on his painting.

Of course, “the baby”, Rebekah, is a budding artist too!

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  1. harriett on November 29, 2007 at 3:26 pm

    Hey Michel,
    Looks like you had a nice time . . . we don’t always know how stressed and tired we are until we take some time off. BTW, I saw “Love At First Sight” in person at the State Fair and the photos here don’t do it justice – the depth of the water, your color choices and composition are masterful.
    I’m a McNinch groupie!!



  2. Ebb Tide on November 29, 2007 at 7:30 pm

    You look happy w/ your sister. Relaxing in the park is inspiring time for me too. I like your plein air painting on the Beach W/ Bobby.



  3. Nance on January 1, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Hi Michel,
    Got your link from mari’s site. YOU are very good! I am also a fan of art and have visited quite a lot of museums … your works are up there!
    I also have an art blog, please visit when you have a chance:
    Click here



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