Something a little different from me.

[Diamond_Dog]

Morning Coffee!

[Ocelot II]

1. I like it - so colorful!

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Thank you, Ocelot!

My first bumbling attempt with oil pastels….

[Srkdqltr]

2. Love it.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. Thank you, Srkdqltr!

[Srkdqltr]

10. I was thinking when i saw this that it would be lovely in fabric. I need a few yards.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I remember your photo, my dear Diamond_Dog!

This is great!

And this is how we grow: by trying out variations on a theme, as you did here.

Keep on keepin' on!

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Aww thanks, Peggy!

I’m astounded you remember the photo I based this on! Thank you for your encouraging words!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. I remember that photo because it was so damned good!

I'm funny that way.

A little encouragement can work wonders. I know, because I've had significant amounts of that in my life.

[MontanaMama]

7. I'll take that cup of coffee about now.

Way to try something new, DD. I love it.

[Diamond_Dog]

9. I'd be happy to join you for coffee, MM!

[LoisB]

11. I like this!

Very creative.

[Diamond_Dog]

14. Thank you so much, LoisB!

[Dear_Prudence]

12. Amazing

The world brighter with that cuppa, the rising swirling steam...you captured it all. Brilliant.

[Diamond_Dog]

15. Thank you so much, Dear_Prudence!

I love your screen name!

[niyad]

13. The steam rising from the cup looks like two spirits, who seem to be

forming a heart at the top.

[Diamond_Dog]

16. Wow, niyad, you saw something I didn't!

What an insightful observation! Thank you so much!

[niyad]

20. You are most welcome.

[Joinfortmill]

17. Very cool.

[Diamond_Dog]

18. Thank you so much, Joinfortmill!

[Ms. Toad]

19. Love it! n/t

[Diamond_Dog]

22. Thank you so much, Ms. Toad!

[Mousetoescamper]

21. Wonderfully whimsical! Love it!

[Diamond_Dog]

23. Thank you so much, Mousetoescamper!

[judesedit]

24. I like it a lot. Thank you. What medium?

[Diamond_Dog]

33. This was my first attempt with oil pastels.

Not sure I like them all that much, but I want to try them a few more times anyway. Just wanted to try something different.

[judesedit]

47. Really interesting. Great job. Be sure to share the next one

I look forward to it.

[Diamond_Dog]

48. Thank you judesedit

[hermetic]

25. I recognized that coffee, too

Every day I look at the wonderful photos posted by DUers. There's a whole lot of talent here. Great job reproducing the photo.

[Diamond_Dog]

32. Wow! I didn't think anyone would remember that photo.

Thank you so much, hermetic! There are indeed many other talented artists here whose works inspire me every time I view them.

[pandr32]

26. Well done!

[Diamond_Dog]

34. Thank you so much, pandr32!

[moonbeam23]

27. That's really really good

IMHO this kind of art could be a whole line of posters, mugs, and cards.

[Diamond_Dog]

35. Wow! That's a very nice compliment!

I’m flattered! Thank you moonbeam23!

[slumcamper]

28. Are you Munich's reincarnation?

Riveting!

[Diamond_Dog]

36. Ah, thank you for the comparison, and compliment, slumcamper!

Maybe we are related! Who knows! Lol. Although I have no Norwegian ancestry that I know of.

[blm]

29. Nice

I feel like I can smell it.

[Diamond_Dog]

37. Thank you so much, blm!

[livetohike]

30. Love it! Great color combination and I can smell

that cup of coffee .

[Diamond_Dog]

38. Thank you so much, livetohike!

Trying something new this time. It was out of my comfort zone,for sure.

[orangecrush]

31. Love this

[Diamond_Dog]

39. Thank you so much, orangecrush!

Your screen name was my mother’s favorite soda.

[slumcamper]

40. Had to look at this again.

Compelling!

How long have you been painting?

[Diamond_Dog]

41. Drawing ... as long as I can remember.

As a child I was never without my “drawing pad”. Probably started painting once I was a teen. I’m Medicare age now, so it’s been a long time. Put all of it aside when I raised my family, and just within the past few years I’ve started up again. I still had brushes and canvas and sketch materials from my college years so I dug it out finally. I’m still trying to shake off the rust! TY slumcamper!

[George McGovern]

42. Absolutely Beautiful Diamond_Dog!

[Diamond_Dog]

43. Thank you, George and Shadow!

I’m glad you like it!

[bif]

44. Very stirring image!

I like it!

[samplegirl]

45. Love this

And the slightly abstract twist! Colorful and perfect for every coffee lover! Great work!

[Diamond_Dog]

46. Thank you so much samplegirl!