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Two Things Challenge – Post & Parallel

Diane Clancy — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:30:03 +0000

I like to enter the 2 Things Challenge each week. This week is Post / Parallel. This is my vibrant, colorful painting of Post & Parallel. The Posts are Parallel! Thank you for this challenge! Here are the entries for the other week’s Water / Art. Anyone can join in, and I hope you give it a try!! We would love more people playing with us! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

Post & Parallel, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Illustration Friday – Suspense

Diane Clancy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:35 +0000

Every week #IF #IllustrationFriday has a challenge for a specific word. It is a great way to showcase your work and a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people! Anyone can join in with their entry to Illustration Friday. I so much enjoy doing this challenge. This week is Suspense. This vibrant, colorful painting of Suspense has Suspense to me!! I encourage you to check Illustration Friday out! Lots of fun people and paintings! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Suspense, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Wordless Wednesday – Underground – Love Power

Diane Clancy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:53:45 +0000

Diane’s vibrant, colorful painting for Wordless Wednesday. You can see more Wordless Wednesday here #WW from all around the world! You can find lots of lovely items with Underground – The Power of Love here. Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Underground – The Power of Love, Digital © Diane Clancy

Underground – Crimson & Iris Hearts by dianeclancyart
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Two Things Challenge – Water & Art

Diane Clancy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:05:12 +0000

I like to enter the 2 Things Challenge each week. This week is Water / Art. This is my vibrant, colorful painting of Numbers & Peak . The Numbers are running up the center and the Peaks are above and below! I was going to crop this in closer top and bottom and I decided I really like the framing. Thank you for this challenge! Here are the entries for the other week’s Numbers / Peak . Anyone can join in, and I hope you give it a try!! We would love more people playing with us! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

Water & Art, Tropical Morning, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Illustration Friday – Forward

Diane Clancy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:25:40 +0000

Every week #IF #IllustrationFriday has a challenge for a specific word. It is a great way to showcase your work and a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people! Anyone can join in with their entry to Illustration Friday. I so much enjoy doing this challenge. This week is Forward. This vibrant, colorful painting of Forward all comes Forward from the corner!! I encourage you to check Illustration Friday out! Lots of fun people and paintings! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Forward, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Wordless Wednesday – Dance of the Spheres II

Diane Clancy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:50:29 +0000

Diane’s vibrant, colorful painting for Wordless Wednesday. You can see more Wordless Wednesday here #WW from all around the world! You can find lots of lovely items with Dance of the Spheres II here. Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Dance of the Spheres II, Digital © Diane Clancy

Dance of the Spheres II – Cosmic Violet & Teal by DianeClancyFractals*
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Two Things Challenge – Numbers & Peak

Diane Clancy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:50:53 +0000

I like to enter the 2 Things Challenge each week. This week is Numbers / Peak . This is my vibrant, colorful painting of Numbers & Peak . The Numbers are running up the center and the Peaks are above and below! I was going to crop this in closer top and bottom and I decided I really like the framing. Thank you for this challenge! Here are the entries for the other week’s Town / Illusion. Anyone can join in, and I hope you give it a try!! We would love more people playing with us! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

Numbers & Peak , Digital © Diane Clancy

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Illustration Friday – Twirl

Diane Clancy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:29:09 +0000

Every week #IF #IllustrationFriday has a challenge for a specific word. It is a great way to showcase your work and a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people! Anyone can join in with their entry to Illustration Friday. I so much enjoy doing this challenge. This week is Twirl. This vibrant, colorful painting of Twirl is really full of Twirl!! I encourage you to check Illustration Friday out! Lots of fun people and paintings! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Twirl, Digital © Diane Clancy

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Wordless Wednesday – Peach Fantasy

Diane Clancy — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:59:04 +0000

Diane’s vibrant, colorful painting for Wordless Wednesday. You can see more Wordless Wednesday here #WW from all around the world! You can find lots of lovely items with Peach Fantasy here. Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Peach Fantasy, Digital © Diane Clancy

Peach Fantasy – Teal and Apricot Retreat by DianeClancyBubbles
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Two Things Challenge – Town & Illusion

Diane Clancy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:27:46 +0000

I like to enter the 2 Things Challenge each week. This week is Town / Illusion. This is my vibrant, colorful painting of Town & Illusion. These bubbles give an Illusion of a Town! Sorry about the smaller size – some uploading problems … I might replace later with the larger one. Thank you for this challenge! Here are the entries for the other week’s Step / Double. Anyone can join in, and I hope you give it a try!! We would love more people playing with us!!

Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

Town & Illusion, Evening Stroll, Digital © Diane Clancy

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New Water Bottles from Zazzle!!

Diane Clancy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:58:56 +0000

Zazzle has just released new water bottles, drinking bottles!! I have some of my vibrant, colorful paintings on Liberty Bottle Works. Hope you enjoy them!! Perhaps now is the time to replace that old leaking water bottle!! Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

Bright Burst of Color – Salmon & Indigo Deva by DianeClancyFractals
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Emerging Galaxies – Teal & Lime Currents by DianeClancyFractals
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Amber Goddess – Orange and Gold Passion by DianeClancyFractals
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Glowing Burst of Color – Teal & Violet Deva by DianeClancyFractals
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Streams of Joy – Cosmic Aqua & Lemon by DianeClancyFractals
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They also come in a larger variety

Amber Goddess – Orange and Gold Passion by DianeClancyFractals
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Illustration Friday – Prepare

Diane Clancy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:59:11 +0000

Every week #IF #IllustrationFriday has a challenge for a specific word. It is a great way to showcase your work and a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people! Anyone can join in with their entry to Illustration Friday. I so much enjoy doing this challenge. This week is Prepare. This vibrant, colorful painting of Prepare shows the bubbles listening and learning how to Prepare!! I encourage you to check Illustration Friday out! Lots of fun people and paintings!

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SOPA Tomorrow

January 18, 2012 there is an internet strike to protest web censorship. Here is information about it and here is a letter to the government. I am participating tomorrow from 8 am EST to 8 pm EST. There is a WP plugin that will do that for you if you are interested. Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

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New Rickshaw Messenger Bags at Zazzle

Diane Clancy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:05:54 +0000

New Rickshaw Bags

Zazzle has just started offering Rickshaw messenger bags ~ artists (including me) are having a blast designing them!

A powerhouse of versatility, the Rickshaw Zero Messenger Bag is perfect as a workday commuter, overnight attaché, or travel bag! Vibrantly printed with your custom artwork or text on rugged polyester and designed with a unique accessories system, this bag is as customizable inside as it is outside. Handmade for you with a focus on environmental sustainability, this bag combines beautiful form, function, and a small ecological footprint.

Water resistant, extra durable (machine-washable).
Large main compartment and 2 front pockets.
Lightweight and forms to your body.
Quick-adjust cam shoulder strap.
Velcro strips accessory system; Holds a 13” laptop w/optional sleeve.
Handmade with a sustainability focus in San Francisco, CA.

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WONDERFUL CHANCE!!! I hope you will enter a giveaway I am part of – over $300 dollars in prizes – EASY entries (US shipping only) – WONDERFUL CHANCE!!! I have 4 prizes in there! You can enter every day!! – http://www.shopaholicchick.com/wpblog/?p=993 Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

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Dawn of Time – Green & Gold Emerge by DianeClancyFractals
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Wings of Angels – Celeste & Amethyst Crystals by DianeClancyFractals
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Swirly Cat Pink Custom Name by Rewards4life
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Mardi Gras Mask Rickshaw Messenger Bag by RickshawCollections
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White Daisy on Blue Background – Collage by martaharvey
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Hand Carved Flowers Burgundy by martaharvey
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Two Things Challenge – Step & Double

Diane Clancy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:08:30 +0000

I like to enter the 2 Things Challenge each week. This week is Step &/ Double. This is my vibrant, colorful painting of Step & Double. I see some Double Steps in there! Thank you for this challenge! Here are the entries for the other week’s Forsaken / Empty. Anyone can join in, and I hope you give it a try!! We would love more people playing with us!!

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Illustration Friday – Grounded

Diane Clancy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:56:00 +0000

Every week #IF #IllustrationFriday has a challenge for a specific word. It is a great way to showcase your work and a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people! Anyone can join in with their entry to Illustration Friday. I so much enjoy doing this challenge. This week is Grounded. This vibrant, colorful painting of Grounded shows the Ocean Dreams bubbles Grounded!! If you want to see Ocean Dreams before the bubbles got Grounded, you can check out these Ocean Dreams Zazzle items. I encourage you to check Illustration Friday out! Lots of fun people and paintings!

WONDERFUL CHANCE!!! I am part of a friend’s giveaway with over $300 dollars in prizes – EASY entries (US shipping only) – you can enter every day!! - http://www.shopaholicchick.com/wpblog/?p=993 Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy!

Ocean Dreams – Aqua and Violet Ocean Fantasy by DianeClancyBubbles

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