(inside greeting)
We're ready for Christmas
with our pretty main street.
There's a tree with lights
and the shop windows are neat.
The decorating committee gave it their most
and wreaths are hanging from every lamp post.
Welcome to Clarksville, dear Mr. Claus.
I tried to be good but I have a few flaws.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We're ready for Christmas
with our pretty main street.
There's a tree with lights
and the shop windows are neat.
The decorating committee gave it their most
and wreaths are hanging from every lamp post.
Welcome to Clarksville, dear Mr. Claus.
I tried to be good but I have a few flaws.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I have been AWOL from my blog for a while but I managed to create this Christmas card, get them printed, folded, addressed and in the mail Saturday. This is a photo taken with my iPad during the summer; then, in my desktop Corel Photo/Paint program, I converted it to a watercolor. Next, I sent it to my iPad and, using the Procreate app, removed parked cars, painted a nighttime sky with stars, added street lamp lights and wreaths; then painted Santa and the dog. Text was added in Corel Draw. (The dog was inspired by Big Ben, a mixed black lab, who was featured on our Lake Country SPCA site last week--he and many others need homes.) I posted this on FB yesterday and, somehow, this scene touched the hearts of many who live/lived here, and brought back memories. Some of their comments brought a tear to my eye (it is that time of year). Clarksville is a beautiful little town, especially, at Christmastime.
I wish you a wonderful holiday and I hope to find more time for art and blogging in 2014.
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Well, that looks a little like my hometown and I want that dog to be adopted...so now I've got something in my eye. It's a beautiful Christmas card...Merry Christmas to you and yours, Hallie! I sent you a friend request on FB! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Celeste and Happy Belated birthday.
DeleteI think it is a beautiful card, Hallie. I love your little main street and all its Christmas beauty. Even Santa had to walk through town. I hope all is well with you and your family and wish you a very merry holiday season.
ReplyDeleteHi CrimsonLeaves. I hope Santa makes a right at the light and finds my house. Merry Christmas.
DeleteHave a very merry Clarkesville Christmas and a happy new year! I love the card - it is a delight. It has been a joy following you and your art over the years, and I look forward to the next wonderful year.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dan. I look forward to more paintings (and at least a few dark ones) and writing from you.
ReplyDeleteA very nice Christmas card - and so special that it's your town. Love the little black dog, the first one to see Santa :) Have a wonderful 2014!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhonda. Here's to a great 2014.
DeleteIt is a beautiful card with a wonderful sentiment. I can see how it touched so many people. Thank you for everything Hallie- your sharing of art and your friendship.
ReplyDeleteYou hope to be blogging more and I plan to be blogging less. But I'm still around and love getting your blog updates in my email. Feel free to drop a line anytime. Know that I'm watching.
Hugs!
Pamo
Hey PAMO--you've already been blogging less. I'm sure your holidays were busy, but I'm betting something BIG has replaced blogging--we'll wait. Thank you.
DeleteHappy, Happy New Year.!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Sue.
DeleteIt's a lovely Christmas card, so peaceful and it somehow sets you back in time. Wish you and your dear ones great 2014 .
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane. It does seem to be set back in time. Although the street lamps and traffic light are relatively new, the buildings are the same as when I was a child.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely Christmas card . All the best for this New Year and more time to paint and draw.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Helen, and thank you. Beautiful paintings on your blog, and I liked your Christmas cards; especially, the one with the small bird.
DeleteBaeautiful, Hallie. I am in awe of your facility with the latest electronics. You touched my heart. God bless!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary. I fiddle around and find a way to do things; not necessarily the best or most efficient way. Art has so many faces.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic Christmas card. And although I didn't understand a word you said about the process (can I come for computer lessons?) I think you did a great job.
Thanks Carol King. By the time you arrive for lessons, I will have forgotten how I created this.
DeleteCharming card and verse. I know your friends and family enjoyed receiving this. Looks like we are all going digital now. I don't have an iPad yet. Not sure I'll get one as I have so much invested in my desk top computers. Good seeing your work again. I must find you on FB.
ReplyDeleteHi Eva. I think that years of playing around with Corel on my desktop gave me a slight edge with apps. My problem is stepping away from the iPad--it's habit-forming and a time-waster.
DeleteIt is a stunning card you made Hallie. Though the process seemed complicated for my intelligence, I am curious to learn it if I get a chance. Wishing you a great creative year ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank you Padmaja. I always enjoy seeing your peaceful paintings; Happy 2014.
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