Friday, September 15, 2023

Friday Art - Polar Bears and I am back!




Hello, I am back from a wonderful break, just in time to share my Friday Art. 

 I am showing my polar bear ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  It is based on a Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWL) image I saw on one of their notepads.


I went on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with my 3 sisters for a week in late August.  My brother got a new job so couldn't make it.  On the cruise, we planned a couple of fun snorkelling excursions, ate fabulous food on the ship, enjoyed the entertainment on the ship and even the casino.  We spent a few days in Miami at either end of the cruise.  It gave us a chance to see family and friends.  One sister lives in Miami.  One lives in California and the other lives in Toronto like me.  It was a success and hopefully we can do this again sometime.  Our families missed us but it was a great break.  I will share details of the trip in upcoming posts in a few weeks.


39 comments:

  1. Welcome back...you were missed Christine! What a wonderful sister trip. How exciting. I only have one sister, but we use to have sister weekends. Treasured memories. You have made a lot of them on this trip!

    Love your Polar bears! Missed your artwork too.

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  2. Great to see you back Christine. What a fantastic trip you went on with your sisters. I look forward to seeing more when you are ready and rested enough to share. Welcome home!

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  3. p.s. wanted to also say how lovely to see your artwork. Very, very pretty piece.

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  4. Sounds like a great trip, good to seee you back! Hugs, Valerie

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  5. So good to bond with your sisters on a cruise. How great is it? Polar bears look pretty much in love there.

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  6. Reminds me of Knut, the bear of Berlin who passed way too early, as his human carer...
    Oh, that sounds like fantastic times!!!! I have but one Brother and his wife sure will not let me go on a holiday with him...
    So... I hope to learn more about your adventures!

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  7. Happy you're back and had such a wonderful trip. Great to see your art again, too.

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  8. Wonderful polar bear art! I am sure the trip inspired your creativity, too! All the best to a peaceful weekend.

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  9. What a great way to visit with your sisters! The trip sounds awesome. Thanks for the delightful polar bear art too!

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  10. Dzień dobry. Obraz godny uwagi. Wery nice.

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  11. OMGosh how precious is this? Well done my friend. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a very nice weekend.

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  12. Your polar bears are adorable! And what a fantastic trip with your siblings -- nice!

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  13. You sound like you had a fantastic trip Christine. And had some good sister bonding time. I was wondering what had happened when I didn't see your blog post, and I'm glad it was because you were having a good time (and not sick or anything bad). And I love your polar bears too.

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  14. Welcome back. You were missed and had no idea what great things you were doing. Plus, love the bears!

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  15. Welcome back. I suspected you were going away, but that sounds like quite a trip! Looking forward to reading more about it.

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  16. Welcome home, Christine! Yes, you've been missed, but it sounds like you and your sisters had a marvelous time together, making lasting memories together. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your adventures.
    Blessings!

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  17. Welcome back. I hope your trip was epic!

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  18. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Happy you are back.
    Thanks for linking to Art For Fun Friday

    Much🖤love

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  19. sounds like an amazing trip with family Welcome Home

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  20. Welcome back, Christine. Wow, what a great cruise, I just love the sound of it.

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  21. Oh what an awesome trip you had and your polar bears are divine ~ so filled with love ~ Xo

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  22. Sounds like a great trip, I would like to do that with my sisters.

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  23. Welcome back. It sounds a fantastic trip you went on with your sisters.

    Lovely art, so cute :)

    Wishing you a happy weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  24. Glad you're back. I'm glad you had a good time. Love the polar bears.

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  25. How lovely, Christine! I'm so glad that you had a fun cruise with your family! The Caribbean is wonderful! I can't wait to hear more about your trip. The polar bears are darling. Happy Weekend! xox

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  26. Me alegra leerte de nuevo. Lindo pintura. Te mando un beso.

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  27. welcome back, the painted polar bear picture is a wonderful work of art,
    It's great that your vacation with your family was so nice.
    Have a beautiful weekend, hug Elke

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  28. Glad you are back. I missed you. Sounds like you had a wonderful time on that cruise with your sisters.

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  29. Oh Christine, this is just precious. So beautifully done!

    Your break away sounds delightful. I've never been on a cruise -- they sound fun! And thanks so much for coming to visit me at Marmelade GYpsy! Happy weekend!

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  30. Looks like you made it back to your blog right when you said you would! That's great that you were able to have such a fun trip with your sisters. Hopefully your brother will be able to join you next time.

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  31. Joeks I am a very scheduled kind of person!

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  32. Quality time with your siblings sounds like a dream!! I can't wait to see pics or updates about your cruise.
    Cute bears!

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  33. Quality time with your siblings sounds like a dream. I can't wait to see pics and updates from your cruise.

    Cute bears!!!

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  34. Thank goodness you are back safe n healthy dear Christine!
    Wow cruise sounds amazing! Will love to hear more from your magical sea journey my friend: )

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