I'm reading this book by Ian K. Smith, MD called Happy. It's about how to get the most out of life. I found it interesting that he says Happiness has proven to be much like a virus, it's contagious and spreads easily. So if you hang out with happy people or even friends of happy people, you become happy yourself! The book also suggests that you can dream and imagine happy things and it makes you happy! What do you think about this, sounds good, heard it all before?
Anyway, welcome to Paint Party Friday! I did a Mermaid theme in acrylic on cardstock (6.5" x 4.5"). I got her red hair by mixing gold, orange, and red paint, was pleased with how that turned out.
Anyway, welcome to Paint Party Friday! I did a Mermaid theme in acrylic on cardstock (6.5" x 4.5"). I got her red hair by mixing gold, orange, and red paint, was pleased with how that turned out.
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Very clever painting, Christine. I notice you showed only part of her breast. As for the book, I have yet to meet someone who is 100% happy. I look forward to life after death, because that is when I will experience the unconditional love and joy of God's presence.
Wow..that's a very beautiful painting of a mermaid! You're so talented!
cool mermaid
Lovely mermaid ~ think this is your Best ~ you get better and better ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Love the colours in your painting! I think Mr. Smith is right, I even heard once that when you force yourself to smile you feel happier. At least it's worth trying out!
Loving your little painting so beautifully done. Happy PPF, Annette x
Wonderful mermaid!
Especially love the perspective and the red of her hair and green of her tail!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
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Lovely painting! Great hair colour! Valerie
Very nice. The second mermaid painting I've seen this week. Mermaids give such a happy feeling, I think!
Beautiful painting! both of us dreaming of the sea this week.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Happy PPF!
Christine, your mermaid painting is gorgeous. I really love the red hair. It looks like sunset. I agree with Ian Smith in that being with happy people certainly improves my outlook. Being with gripers and complainers can bring you down, big time.
Oh that red hair just pops your delightful painting. So nice! I personally love the line, "smile, it's contagious".
Sweet! Love the pink skies. :)
Great colors, I love this sweet Mermaid.
Excellent mermaid...not sure she is happy though? Happiness is a choice! I do believe if a person has issues with clinical depression this may not be the case....they would need help with that!!
I am a happy person who lived with a person who had depression issues, it did not rub off on them!! Was that addressed in the book? I am realistic too though... I choose too find happiness in the little things...that's key!!
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Wowness..your mermaid is blissful..poetic and visually stirring..my heart is sparked! Gorgeous!!
I agree..if misery loves company..then perhaps "happy" is a never ending party! That's where I live and fly!
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oh how cool we both had mermaids on the brain!!! lovely painting!!!
Yes, I think it is true...happiness is contagious and it does rub off on those in your surroundings. Nice painting!
she's beautiful! xo
I agree 100%...If we surround ourselves with things/people/ideas/places/news/activity that is positive we are going to feel most happy, content, satisfied...if it's the opposite, negative all that, then it's hard to stay feeling UP when all around us is down. I do my best to keep positive thoughts going most of the time.
And to distance myself from other's negativity. Works for me.
Your painting is lovely in all ways. art makes me happy too, making it and seeing yours and others!
HPPF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think happiness is contagious... sounds like a very sensible book... love your mermaid... xx
Sounds good to me! Cute mermaid!
Giggles, she's watching the sunrise, so should be happy enough I think! His book didn't touch on people with depression issues, good thought.
what's interesting is that he says 50% of our happiness is controlled by our genes (happiness set point). The other 50% is controlled by our circumstances. Of that we can control 40% of our happiness.
Oh, I totally love this!! I'm a fan of Mermaids...who wouldn't be, that long hair and no worries about clothes. ;) Great painting, I love it! Happy PPF!
i am a firm believer in happiness being contagious. i'm always happier when i'm around happy, positive people!
i like the soft colors you used for this painting. even though we're only seeing her from the back, you managed to capture a real winsome feeling in her stance. i really like this one.
Sweet mermaid! Happiness being contagious is a wonderful thought! HPPF!!
Very pretty! It reminds me of one of my fave Disney movies...hmmm maybe I'll get the DVD out and watch it once again. :-)
Great choice of colors in this! I really like it!
Pretty mermaid...gazing down in a happy reverie, the pink and gold sky in the background! Happiness comes in moments for me...Don't know how to keep it forever!
Your mermaid is lovely. She envokes such a thoughtful mood with her face toward the sea and those clouds above. Very nice. Happy PPF
I agree with Dr.Smith, and believe it's a contagious state of mind. Therefore, I avoid negative people as much as possible. I love the pink sky in your composition, because it's like a hint of hope under the gray skies. Great job. May your week be filled with blessings!
This is the second Mermaid seen on PPF this week.. This is very nicely done too. I chose to be happy. :)) HPPF
It's been so interesting to watch your painting evolve. This is a new direction for you, I think. Do you think your painting is influenced by the book you are reading?
Lovely colour combinations. Nice composition too.
Carla I'm influenced by everything I see and I've been noticing a lot of mermaids in other people's art and thought 'why not'? Thanks for asking.
Your painting is so lovely. The colours are gorgeous. I think you can choose to be happy, but if you hang out with negative people, it is hard not to have your mood influenced by them.
Yes I agree with the book you are reading, happiness is contagious if we hang out with happy people! I love the idea that we can imagine being happy too and it will come true! Its up to us to choose to be happy and then the rest of the world seems to follow! I love your mermaid painting!
I love mermaids! Thank-you for sharing this wonderul painting. Happy PPF!
Look at all your comments! You know this is wonderful! Well done.
Jenn, well I left a lot of comments myself so a lot of people are nice to return them!
This scene conveys the mermaid´s mood. Looking forward to more. :)
LOVE your mermaids Christine! and thx for the 'Happy' thoughts too ... maybe that Happy thought contagious thing is true :) Have a GREAT week!
I love the feel of this mermaid, it feels very contemplative to me. Great perspective.
She looks lonesome ...I hope she finds a song to sing!
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