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    Me & Toby

    June
    9
    2005

    So lastnight I was helping someone lay a ceramic tile floor in their house. I don’t even know whose house it was but it didn’t really matter much once Toby Keith & his band showed up and started a fun little jam session. There weren’t many people there, but word got around fast that Toby was there so the room filled up pretty quickly, as you can imagine.

    After they played a couple of songs, people started clearing out and those of us there working on the house stuck around to get back to work. I was finishing up cutting some tiles to go around the edges and doorways when Toby came over and we started yackin’. He decided that he was going to finish up those edges so we went around and measured the cuts and got the tiles ready.

    He was standing in the dining room and I started asking him questions, like “you’ve got two little girls, right?” and he said “yeah” with a silly grin on his face, such a proud daddy. Then I asked if he’s been married for 5 years? He shook his head and I held up my fingers to six, then seven and he nodded. (I have no idea how accurate this information is!) I asked how often he gets to see his girls, and we chatted about him being on the road and not seeing them as much as he’d like to. He was such a nice guy! We really hit it off and became fast buddies, he put his arm around me and we sat down and just talked about all kinds of stuff.

    Of course me, I’m singing to myself: “I’m not talkin bout knocking out heaven with whether we’re wrong or we’re right. I’m not talkin bout hooking up and hanging out. I’m just talkin bout tonight.” Which, if you’re unfamiliar with Toby, is one of his songs.

    Well? If you’re going to make acquaintance with Toby Keith, a Country Hottie with a voice second in seductiveness only to Tim McGraw, why not flirt a little??

    Yes, Tim and I have hung out on several occasions too, mostly at rodeo’s for some reason, where he tries to come on to me with Faith standing right behind us. In all honestly I lost a little respect for him when he was doin’ that right in front of her. Really, Tim. I’m cute and all that, but you really shouldn’t be trying to kiss me in front of your wife. (I smacked him, like any honest girl would.)

    I woke up this morning, still humming Toby’s tune in my head. Strange how vivid my dreams are sometimes. I didn’t realized I liked him so much!

    John & Ella Portrait WIP #5

    June
    8
    2005

    I’ve got a few things left to do, so I’ll finish up tomorrow on this piece. I did get a lot done on Ella this afternoon though!

    John & Ella Portrait WIP #4

    June
    8
    2005

    Here’s the current status on this portrait, I will probably look back & forth between works in progress more than any of you guys, I already see a couple of minor little things about John that I’d like to enhance a little more (particularly the shadows around his face into his hairline). I’ll be working on Ella through the evening and may not finish until tomorrow now. I’ll update with another progress shot later on tonight.

    John & Ella Portrait WIP #3

    June
    8
    2005

    Here’s where I stopped on their portrait yesterday, John is just about finished.

    I’ll probably complete this later on today and send it off for my client’s approval.

    Tater Couple : Final Scan & Detail

    June
    7
    2005

    Custom Tater Couple Portrait
    6 x 12 Oil Painting
    Gallerywrap Canvas
    © 2005 Leanne Wildermuth

    Click “read more” for several detail shots!

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    John & Ella Portrait WIP #2

    June
    6
    2005

    Tonight I laid down the basic highlights & shadows on their portrait. I blended a bit to get a feel for this paper, and it really holds and blends the chalks well! I’ll be continuing on this piece tomorrow.

    Starting John & Ella Tonight

    June
    6
    2005

    I’ve spent the afternoon with the girls, at the eye doc. We thought Caitibug had recurring blepharitis, but this time it turns out it’s allergy related and the drops we had were not even touching the inflammation in her little eyeballs. Poor Bug, she looks like someone just shoved a hot poker in her eye. Ow.

    I just checked the Taters, and they’re not dry enough to scan yet. That pure pigment takes more time to dry, and there’s a LOTTA pure pigments in that painting!

    This lil tidbit of news should probably have its own entry. I know how my “regulars” come strictly for the “eye candy” so if you guys miss this, I’m gonna have to smack ya. I submitted a photo to a contest held by the International Library of Photography, and found out today that I’m a semi-finalist! Regardless of weather (whether?) (whatever) or not I win or place, my photograph will be published in their annual hardcover anthology that goes to print this fall.

    :mrgreen:

    So, after the girlies are tucked into their tent for the night, I’ll be working on John & Ella’s portrait. I’ll update my cam status when I get going on it!

    Tater Couple DONE!

    June
    5
    2005

    I’m done I’m done I’m done I’m done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It so rocks, I think I am going to have to keep it. (muaahahaaa) I wish. Scan & details forthcoming! (Wet paint!)

    Tater Couple WIP #5

    June
    4
    2005

    Allllmost finished! Once this is all dry, I’m going to add the stars on the flag, initials on their lil sign, and do a little more darkening & lightening.

    After working on her feet, I swear my client is evil. She put those on her on purpose just to confuse me I think. What on earth are those things?! Plastic bare feet in heels with no straps? I’m so confused. Well. If it was her goal to challenge and confuse me, mission accomplished!

    😈 😆

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