Sunday, May 8, 2011

The Big Holler, Acrylic on board 36X36

I'm sorry for the photo earlier. This picture is called The Big Holler because sometimes I get so angry or frustrated I want to scream.





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101 comments:

  1. MaGold - The Abstract ExpressionistMay 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    thank you
    its great art
    i whould have liked to see you paitning this masterwork!
    rainer

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  2. Shelley Whiting's artMay 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Thanks MaGold.

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  3. Red Cat CardsMay 9, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    oh yes.. every second of the day, my mind screams like hell.. nowadays it's better but i used to scream inside all day long when i was seriously deeply depressed and lost. Hope this painting brings you some healing !

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    muchísimas gracias por tu visita y comentario, tus obras son muy buenas también, te dejo un saludo desde Argentina ;)

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  5. Elizabeth AndersonMay 9, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog Shelley. Your kind words are very encouraging. I look forward to following your work. And yes I can identify with intense frustration represented in your painting. It gives the sense that there is no air to breathe no room to move.

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  6. Shelley Whiting's artMay 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Thank you Sung-Hee, Alita, and Elizabeth

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  7. Lori SaulMay 9, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Your art is wonderfully expressive, full of great color and movement. Great visual impact that draws the viewer into your work. Thank you for your visit to my blog and lovely comment- I look forward to visiting your art blog again!

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  8. Shelley Whiting's artMay 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Thank you Lori.

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  9. Ricardo PereiraMay 9, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks for the comment. I also like the themes of your paintings, so I subscribed :)

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  10. PatienceMay 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Wow, this is so expressive and powerful. I can really feel the emotion here, it's downright palpable -- well done. In any case, thanks so much for the comment Shelley -- it's a pleasure to meet you and to read your blog....

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  11. Shelley Whiting's artMay 9, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks Ricardo and Patience.

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  12. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Shelley wonderful to meet you and see your work!
    Michele

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  13. Shelley Whiting's artMay 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks Michele.

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  14. Narayan PillaiMay 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Thanks Shelley for looking at my work and leaving such a beautiful comment. Your art is very powerful and evocative. It is a pleasure to meet you and to look at your work..will look forward to your posts.

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  15. Shelley Whiting's artMay 9, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks Narayan Pillai.

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  16. DarelMay 9, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Aggresive kind of work you have here! very impressive artwork Shelley! :)

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  17. Giselle Vidal McMenaminMay 10, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Hey Shelley, this is a very evocative piece. Thanks so much for the feedback on my blog.

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  18. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Hello Shelley
    Thank you for the kind comments about my work :) I loved your style of painting, you express so much through your work and your writing as well. I hope you have experienced peace since the creation of this work :) While pain can seem completely overwhelming, time does heal .
    Warm Regard
    Nayna Shriyan

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  19. PersonaMay 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I like the way you express yourself. I think you're a real artist. Greetings from Colombia.

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  20. Li Ferreira NhanMay 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Great job!
    Very expressive!
    Thank you for visiting my blog,
    greetings,
    Li

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  21. VanillaMay 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    The textures and colours of this are great, I love the expressiveness of this piece, a wonderful painting!

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  22. InterruptedArtistMay 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I think you really captured the physical frustration felt when you can't let it out and when you do. Full of movement. Thank you for visiting my Blog and your comment, it means a lot.

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  23. Shelley Whiting's artMay 10, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Thanks Giselle, Nayna, Li Ferreira, Vanilla and InterruptedArtist.

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  24. Nil CatalanoMay 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Hello Shelley
    I'm just now getting to know his wonderful work, I loved the way she paints, has a strong identity and arrujada.
    I leave you my sincere congratulations.
    Thank you for your visit in my blog.
    A big hug from Brazil

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  25. Shelley Whiting's artMay 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks Nil

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  26. Christine's ArtsMay 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Hi Shelley! You are very talented, not only with paint, but with words. Your blog is moving, well done, and your painting style is really impressive. So much emotion, and it comes out clearly.

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  27. Shelley Whiting's artMay 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Thank you Christine.

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  28. VictoriaMay 11, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Shelley! your painting are espressive and full of energy. hugs to you.

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  29. FERNANDO SIQUIERMay 11, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    El cuadro es muy grande?, lo digo por el problema con el resplandor. Bueno, photoshop lo puede arreglar.
    Gracias por su visita y por sus amables palabras.
    Muy interesante su blog, lo sigo desde ya!

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  30. FrancoMay 11, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Your work is very expressive.
    Very good
    Sometimes I also want to scream.

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  31. Shelley Whiting's artMay 11, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Thank you Fernando, Victoria and Franco.

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  32. hmuxoMay 11, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Wow!! this says it all Shelley! Very impressive work. Sometimes I feel the same way..good way to get your feelings out! I'm looking forward to your future work!

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  33. Shelley Whiting's artMay 11, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks hmuxo.

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  34. Morph WaffleMay 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wow, great painting!

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  35. Shelley Whiting's artMay 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks Missy.

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  36. SadamiMay 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Dear Shelley,
    Your work always sends a strong message. Great and wonderful. Pleaes keep up!!!
    Cheers, Sadami

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  37. Rafael Muniz (Rafael Muniz Espíndola)May 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Olá, agradeço o teu comentário no meu blog... gostei da tua arte também... muito expressiva... agressiva... atinge o âmago do observador... desculpa escrever em português... abraços...

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  38. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you so much for your comment on my blue painting on my blog :o)
    I love this piece of yours! Your art is great - so expressive and from the soul. So much feeling in there xx

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  39. Shelley Whiting's artMay 12, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks Erin.

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  40. E Makes ArtMay 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    You really know how to get your emotions out onto the canvas so the viewer can feel them. Well done.

    xoEsther

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  41. Shelley Whiting's artMay 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks Sadami and Emakesart.

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  42. Ken DevineMay 14, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment on my art blog, Shelley. I see we have something in common as well as art. It was very interesting reading about your mum. Did you know I am LDS?

    Anyway, just wanted to drop by and say thanks and have enjoyed browsing your art. I look forward to seeing more in the future.

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  43. Shelley Whiting's artMay 14, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks Ken

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  44. Sheilla LizMay 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Your painting is amazing, i loved passa here and know your work! Nice! Big Hug from Brazil!

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  45. Lopez PicardoMay 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Strong and deep
    Felicidades!

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  46. betty_drawsMay 14, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    thanks for dropping by and adding me to your blog watchlist :)

    i really like this one, simply can feel emotions! can't wait to see more :)

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  47. Shelley Whiting's artMay 14, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks Sheila, Jose and Betty

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  48. Manuel TeixeiraMay 16, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Shelley, your works are very expressive.

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  49. Lynne with an eMay 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Have definitely had one (or a few)of those moments! Painting this must have been a great release for you. It boils over with energy!

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  50. Shelley Whiting's artMay 16, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks Manuel and louciao.

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  51. Sílvia, Barcelona.May 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hay mucha fuerza y emoción en tu obra, Shelley.
    Tu estilo es impactante!
    Muchas gracias por tu visita.

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  52. Shelley Whiting's artMay 16, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Thanks Silvia.

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  53. Amanda Fall - Sprout editorMay 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Wow--I just took a look at this piece and the ones posted below--such power and emotion. Art can be such a saving grace, don't you think? I know creative expression has gotten me through some difficult times where I really needed a voice--and it looks as if it's done the same for you. Very, very powerful. Thank you for sharing here--and again for the lovely comment on my blog.

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  54. YelenMay 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    muchas gracias por pasar y comentar en mi lugarcito.
    Si a veces nos frustramos de ciertas cosas y deseamos con todas las ganas de gritar hasta desgarrar la voz

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  55. Shelley Whiting's artMay 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thanks Amanda and Ayelen.

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  56. AutoUmbria,.May 17, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    hola,.muy amable,.por tu opinion,.veo tienes una admirable obra,.la cual examinare de una forma detenida,.

    un saludo,.

    Amancio.

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  57. AutoUmbria,.May 17, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    estube apreciando tus pinturas,.veo que te gusta el retrato,.en ellos la particularidad de que muestran su dentadura,.no en una expresion agresiva,.sino mas bien desafiante,.utilizas el azul,.el agua,.cejas gruesas y luminosas,.

    es lo que puedo apreciar en este momento,.

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  58. Mª CarmenMay 18, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Me gusta tu blog, muy particular y original, gran variedad de matices y varidad de colores.Te sigo.Saludos.

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  59. Shelley Whiting's artMay 18, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Thanks AutoUmbria and Ma Carmen.

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  60. Ester SalgueroMay 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    interesante la expresividad desgarradora que tienen tus cuadros.

    un saludo

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  61. Shelley Whiting's artMay 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks Ester.

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  62. SabinaMay 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Very powerful stuff. Looks like she's going to pull her face off.

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  63. Shelley Whiting's artMay 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks My Style Canvas.

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  64. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    hola , bueno si soy creativo puedo decir lo mismo de vos, de donde eres?

    beso y luz !

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  65. Shelley Whiting's artMay 18, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks Carlos Acosta.

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  66. Africa TiñanaMay 20, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Hola Shelley, gracias por el comentario!
    La idea de meter una cabeza en un frasco me vino por el hecho de que a veces me es muy difícil deshacerme de las cosas, es un poco macabra la presentación, por eso elegí un zombi :)

    Tus cuadros una vez leídos tus comentarios cobran mucho sentido y transmiten muchas cosas, supongo que todos hemos sentido esas emociones alguna vez en nuestra vida, o muchas veces, la sensación de sentirte agobiado, querer acabar toda una mala racha y tener ganas de simplemente gritar y deshacerte de todo lo malo, cuando me pasan cosas así lo que hago es simplemente desaparecer, irme a algún sitio que me transmita paz y pensar detenidamente las cosas para hallarles solución y sobre todo buscarle los puntos positivos a la mala situación, aunque creas que no hay siempre sacas algo bueno.

    En tu caso lo bueno es que puedes desahogarte con la pintura, pintar tus emociones, plasmarlas sobre papel, sentirte mejor y enseñarle al mundo la fuerza y el sentimiento de tu arte, cosa que estaremos de acuerdo, no todo el mundo puede hacer...
    :)
    Me he enrollado un poco la verdad jajajaja
    Es que tu blog me ha hecho pensar en muchas cosas


    Te deseo muchísima suerte y todo lo mejor!

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  67. Shelley Whiting's artMay 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks Africa. T.M.

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  68. L'AdelaideMay 21, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    firstly, must apologize as i have had both computer and blogger problems that have caused me to be both offline or online and then trying to fix my screwed up blog...now i am again offline-well, on another's computer while mine is hopefully finally fixed....i wanted to come by and say hello...it's been ages since you commented over on mine and just now did i get it published-i think? anyway, thank you and love your art...very very intelligent and expressive...it's good to get these raw emotions out of YOU and onto the canvas... love your use of the color blue...please come by again.. xx

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  69. Shelley Whiting's artMay 21, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks Linda.

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  70. C...May 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I know this feeling! :)

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  71. Shelley Whiting's artMay 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    thanks c

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  72. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Hi Shelley, Thank you for visiting my blog and your nice comment on my Pippi Longstocking paintings.
    I like your work, it's so powerful and full of expression! Really good! And beautiful colours you use!

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  73. Jonas SantosMay 23, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hola Shelley,
    gracisa por tu visita, volte siempre, estarei siemrpe por aqui tambien, tienes pinturas fantasticas e de grand expreción, abraços de Brasil!

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  74. Shelley Whiting's artMay 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks Celine.

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  75. AnnMay 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Shelley, wow,your art is fabulous!! thanks for visiting my blog and for your lovely comment! i wish I had the talent to draw and paint..but I can't,so I'm a happy little "cut and paste-er" and digital novice! hugs!

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  76. Shelley Whiting's artMay 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I disagree you have an artistic eye and are great at your collages. Thanks for the compliment.

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  77. MaiteMay 25, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Hola, Shelley: gracias por tu comentario en mi blog. Tu pintura no deja indiferente, es muy impactante. Para mí , es como el Heavy Metal : "Heavy picture". Saludos.

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  78. Shelley Whiting's artMay 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks Maite.

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  79. Red Cat CardsMay 26, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Hi, Shelley !!
    Would you check out my last post
    http://sungheereginahong.blogspot.com/2011/05/beauty-of-sorrow.html

    and let me know if you're interested in contributing somehow?? xoxoxo

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  80. Ces AdorioMay 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I hate when that happens. I have several images like those where the glare distracts from the art. This is very expressive! Thanks for dropping by.

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  81. Shelley Whiting's artMay 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks Ces.

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  82. Shelley Whiting's artMay 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks Sung-Hee.

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  83. Anne MandaMay 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I find your work very brave, raw, powerfull and touching. I so wish I could see them in reality.

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  84. Shelley Whiting's artMay 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks Anne.

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  85. DaniellaMay 27, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I definaely feel like that all the time! Lovely acrylic work!!
    xxDaniella

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  86. Shelley Whiting's artMay 27, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks Daniela.

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  87. Emily LeiphartMay 27, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Shelley, your paintings are amazing! Thanks for stopping by my blog so I can see your beautiful work, too!

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  88. Shelley Whiting's artMay 27, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks Emily.

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  89. Gaby Bee May 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Thank you for your kind visit and your lovely comment, Shelley. I'm delighted to see new faces, because they lead me to their own blogs that I might not have found before!
    Your paintings are amazing! I look forward to visiting your art blog again!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Greetings from Germany,
    Gaby

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  90. Shelley WhitingMay 27, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Thanks Gaby Bee.

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  91. Michaele RaziMay 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Powerful work! I love the expression and energy! Thanks for the visiting my blog! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your art. Wow!

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  92. Shelley WhitingMay 28, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks Michaele Razi.

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  93. calejMay 29, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Must be cathartic to do this piece! It's amazing! Thanks as well for the visit! :)

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  94. Shelley Whiting's artMay 29, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Thanks calej.

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  95. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Wow. This is awesome!

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  96. Shelley Whiting's artMay 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Thanks creationsbyhli

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  97. ColleenMay 30, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I love the colours and emotion! Very neat!

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  98. Shelley Whiting's artMay 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks Colleen.

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  99. Nicky LinzeyMay 31, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Your paintings are so expressive - yes I often feel like screaming.

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  100. Shelley Whiting's artMay 31, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks Nicky Linzey.

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  101. LARA HYE COHAugust 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and make a comment. I am glad I meet you.
    I appreciate your art very much. Especially this one, Remind me of Edward Munch.
    You visualized the feeling perfectly that cleared all the viewer's chest. You are such a courageous artist!

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