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    Default speaking of challenges

    Here we go this one was the most challenging to date done earlier on in the year. 280mm x 150mm oiled

    I was told its a large parasitic mistletoe growth, dunno when done it looked like Redgum
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    Very well done certainly a challenge for sure.

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    A fantastic piece Hughie, thanks for posting. I do miss seeing your work pop up here from time to time, good to see your still about.
    I like the look pieces like this with all their imperfections and faults, its like the tree is telling a little of its past. Perfection is boring.
    You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. ~Oscar Wilde

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    Quote Originally Posted by hughie View Post
    Here we go this one was the most challenging to date done earlier on in the year.
    And... it still balances on its foot!!!

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    Stay sharp and stay safe!

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    Quote Originally Posted by NeilS View Post
    And... it still balances on its foot!!!

    ...
    But I must admit I do keep out of the breeze
    Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso


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    No problem with emptying the shavings out of this one .
    Well done .
    Ted

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    like an ancient vase dug up in Egypt!

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    Quote Originally Posted by brainstrust View Post
    like an ancient vase dug up in Egypt!
    I called it Antiquity
    Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso


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    You should have photographed it before you dropped it (lol).
    Well done as usual.
    Life is short ... smile while you still have teeth.

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