My father was artistic. He usually did Oil Paintings. He would take photos and use them for his subject to paint.
This painting of Queenstown in New Zealand was done in the 1950s.
Maybe I developed my passion for art from my father.
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That’s beautiful!
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Thanks Michelle .
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It’s be interesting to stand in that spot today and see the difference. I’m sure it would be startling. 🙂
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I haven’t been there since 2004, it was different then but still beautiful. 🌝
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I would like to get back to Queenstown even though cold weather and snow is not really my thing.
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That is a fantastic painting Ally! Reminds me of my grandfather’s paintings. Unfortunately I don’t have any of them, they all went to other members of the family and there wasn’t enough to go around. I really like those mountains. They have a good 3D look to them.
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Beautiful painting, w/great scope & surprise in such a tranquil piece – not a bad creative lineage to come from ❤️
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I am pleased you liked my fathers painting. There are several more that my father did, they are displayed on the wall of the family home. I must get copies of them because they do have special memories to me.
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Yes, you should definitely make good photo copies, preferably with a good file size so you have something you or your family can work with in the future. If ya’ll’s pics don’t come out like u like them, maybe checkout a nice scanner place, even places Ike Office Depot (or similar near your area) now often have large format scanner etc. And it’s nice you have some on your walls, that’s gotta be really special 😊
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Thanks so much for your tips on getting good photo copies. I Iive in Brisbane Australia and need to plan a visit to the family home in Christchurch New Zealand 🌝
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Sounds like a great plan combining lots of good things! Hope you get to do it ❤️
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So beautiful—what talent!!
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Thank you.
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Very nice 👍👍
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Thank you 🌝
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Wow, the picture seems alive and magical! Your family seem to have such a great artistic lineage! Looks really beautiful. ❤
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Glad you like it. My father was artistic and a wonderful gardener. My mother could sew, knit and cook.
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Wow, certainly your family is amazing! 💕
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