by jerrib 30 Apr 2014

This is a painting done by my 16 year old GD, Kayla. She is self taught. I have collected Koala's since I was about her age.

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by decojo 10 May 2014

absolutely adorable!

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jerrib by jerrib 14 May 2014

He is so cute isn't he.

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by anssmile 10 May 2014

Very beautiful!

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jerrib by jerrib 14 May 2014

Thank you, I think she did an awesome job.

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by gerryvb 10 May 2014

my compliments, she's talented!!

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jerrib by jerrib 14 May 2014

Thank you Gerry, I am very proud of her.

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by pldc 10 May 2014

wow she has a gift! & now so do you. ~hugs~

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jerrib by jerrib 14 May 2014

Thank you Loralye. She is amazing with her paintings, considering she is teaching herself.

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by holly12 01 May 2014

This is beautiful. She is a very Talented young lady. I have a GD Kayla also. Arlene

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you, I am very proud of her...

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by jrob Moderator 01 May 2014

She is really, really talented. There is so much depth there. Don't give up on this and get all of the training you can because you are just filled with natural ability.

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you...Yes, she is talented, and hope she continues. Maybe one day she will want to take lessons, but she is doing so well on her own.,

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by noah edited 01 May 2014

wow how awesome were will you hang it???give her hugs from me ok
I forgot to say it is very very nice .You Jerri are blessed to have her :):)tell her to keep painting .maybe she could try on old saw ,or plant pots and sale them.If i was this good i sure would try ok

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jerrib by jerrib 02 May 2014

Thanks Carolyn: I have a spot in my living room for it, as I knew it was coming, just didn't know when. I want to get a nice frame for it first.
I do feel blessed. She has had a rough time until she moved in with my son and his new wife. Her Mom treated her as her personal slave and made her do everything for her (the Mom) and my grandson. The Mom spoils my GS as she thinks he is going to be a Pro-baseball player, so all the money goes on him and nothing for Kayla. She was also hitting her, so she finally moved in with my son. He now has full custody...Thank God..
Hugs

anssmile by anssmile 10 May 2014

Oh how sad, but I am very glad things are looking up for her, and that her Dad now has full custody. Gob bless!

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by meganne 01 May 2014

This is gorgeous Jerri, Kayla has really captured the koala perfectly. Methinks she is one very talented young lady.

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you Meganne: I am proud of what she has done with the picture. She is very talented and loves to paint. She has done some beautiful pictures, but this is my favourite.

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by dragonflyer 01 May 2014

She has done a beautiful job..you should be very proud indeed!

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you, I am very proud of her. She has had a lot to deal with personally, but is on the right path now.

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by lenamae 01 May 2014

Kayla this is great I am a self taught artist my self . I started with portraits and soon tired of it.. do not do like me I just could not stay with it. . I painted a painting of two deer's in the woods got it al done gave it to my Brother in law for his birthday and later on we were showing it to some one and discovered one had only 3 legs.
hugs Lena

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you, I am going to show her all the comments from all the Members here, to encourage her to continue and show her how others like her work.

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by marianb 01 May 2014

Congratulations to Kayla on a wonderful painting.. You are a lucky grandmother to have such talent in the family

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you, she has done some beautiful paintings,but of course this is my favourite.

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by airyfairy 01 May 2014

Just beautiful - she is so talented. Sarah

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you Sarah, she is and a good baker as well. Didn't get that from me...

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by Leaha 01 May 2014

He is realistic enough a body just wants to reach out, pick him and and hug the stuffing out of him! :) She is very talented.

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

Thank you, I think she did an awesome job.

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by 1ladyb 01 May 2014

Very nice. I am in envy of anyone who can be so artistic. I can't even draw a stick figure.

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jerrib by jerrib 01 May 2014

I used to be good in Art, but she is teaching herself.

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by 1ladyb 01 May 2014

Very nice. I am in envy of anyone who can be so artistic. I can't even draw a stick figure.

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by katydid 30 Apr 2014

I am unable to see it ,I will try later. Kay

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by rescuer Moderator 30 Apr 2014

She does beautiful work!

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jerrib by jerrib 30 Apr 2014

Thank you, I am very proud of her.

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by pennifold 30 Apr 2014

Hi Jerri, Kayla has captured the essence here of the Koala, love the shading too on the ears and under the chin etc. They are such lovable creatures and so much a part of our Australian bush. Well done to her, love Chris

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jerrib by jerrib 30 Apr 2014

Thank you Chris: I am very please with how it turned out. If I ever win a big lottery, I would be on a plane the next day, my dream is to see and hold one if I can. So adorable looking...cute and cuddly. Hugs Jerri

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by cfidl 30 Apr 2014

She has talent! Wish her well with her craft!

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jerrib by jerrib 30 Apr 2014

Thank you, she has done some beautiful work, but of course this is my favourite...

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by toogie 30 Apr 2014

Wow! That's very good! Just think if she had lessons!

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jerrib by jerrib 30 Apr 2014

Thank you, she doesn't want lessons, just wants to learn on her own..maybe one day she will change her mind.

toogie by toogie 30 Apr 2014

That's how my daughter learned the fiddle/violin,but she would like formal lessons, just doesn't have 'time' to take them.

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by graceandham 30 Apr 2014

She made him look quite lovable and cuddly, although I understand the claws are vicious! Encourage her; she has wonderful skills.

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jerrib by jerrib 30 Apr 2014

Thank you. I have heard the same thing, but still would like to be able to see and hold one myself.
I do encourage her, and at one point offered to pay for lessons, but no, she wants to learn on her own.

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