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Friday, May 31, 2013

I'm Up All Night To Get Lucky ...and Painting

The Studio is holding me captive


The Studio is holding me captive.  I am very grateful to my patrons for keeping me in the dark and doing what I truly love.   My paintings all begin in the great outdoors and are completed in my studio, with the occasional completed alla prima painting.


Plein Aire Cottage Artists: Violetta, Helen & Mary Rose planning their painting

Does it feel to you like there are not enough hours in the day?

Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico


Tabitha, Bourbon & Pearls   
recently posted about the French Disco Group's latest song, "I'm up all night to get Lucky"   My friend Mason is  9 years of age and  multi talented.  I believe  he can dance.  What do you think?   Here he is dancing  to this catchy summer song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAK1eDie-jU&feature=youtu.be
(regret that you must copy and paste to see Mason dancing)

I plan on visiting and commenting on your blogs very shortly.





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  1. KukkaiselämääMay 31, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Yes, sometimes there aren't enough hours. My time flies with gardening nowadays... Happy weekend, Helen!

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:21 AM

      I can understand how the days must fly when gardening. I am sure you find it most rewarding.
      Wishing you a great week

      Helen xx

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  2. gillyflowerMay 31, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    It must be wonderful living somewhere as beautiful as where you are, a constant source of inspiration for your paintings.
    I couldnt click on the link to see the video, but did a search to hear the song - it's certainly catchy and reminds me of my disco days way back in the 70s and 80s!
    Have a great weekend Helen, I hope it's not all work!
    Gill xx

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:23 AM

      Hello Gill

      It is indeed a great life when one finds beauty in our own backyard. I regret the video of Mason, I was unable to link and if you wish you may want to copy and past the link to view. He has so many gifts and he never fails to bring joy.
      Helen xx

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  3. Things and ThoughtsMay 31, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    This is a very precious thing;your talent it's your own job!I can share your enthusiasm for what you are doing Helen.
    I think that the place you live has similarities with the mediteranean zone.Are these trees, pines or not?
    Hope your inspiration and "captivity" will never end.
    Wish you a lovely end of week!
    Olympia

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:25 AM

      Hello Olympia

      The trees are indeed Australian pines and provide shade in the hot summer months. Yes there are similarities to the Mediterranean on the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you for your beautiful and heartfelt message.
      May your week bring joy
      Helen xx

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  4. Woodside ParkMay 31, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Definitely not enough hours for me, too! I'm soooooo behind on gardening, errands, laundry :( etc. I'm delighted you are busy in the studio. Please share a few photos of your new paintings, Helen!

    Have a wonderful weekend ~
    Loi

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:26 AM

      Hello Loi

      Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to say hello and for your kind wishes. I will get some photos up soon.
      Please God can we have 25 hrs in the day

      Wishing you a week of joy

      Helen xx

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    2. Woodside ParkJune 15, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Helen,
      We are in Sweden and enjoying the long summer days. Have you ever visited Sweden? It is so beautiful and lovely during the summer time. I can see you, Violetta and Mary Rose painting here in the wild flower fields. I'll be sharing a post when I return. Thought of you all today!
      x Loi

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  5. Louise @ INGREDIENTSMay 31, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I know what you mean about not enough hours in the day. I feel like I might have spread myself too thin and taken on too many projects. I am behind on everything. I have also been listening to the Daft Punk song that Tabitha posted. It is very catchy. What a cute video! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:28 AM

      Hello Louise, The song is catchy and has a summer feel. Mason is, I feel, especially gifted. He is also a master at tennis. He does not always feel like dancing but this week surprised us.
      Hope your days find time to escape to the Beach.

      Helen xx

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  6. Burlap LuxeMay 31, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    À studio that creates you my dear, a place that inspires your soul and where beauty begins and ends.
    Keep inspiring your art it soulfully soothes our souls.

    Thank you Helen for taking the time away from your studio to come visit me, taking time to comment that joys my heart. You are and artist to love.

    A beautiful weekend of passion in the arts.

    Xx
    Doré

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:31 AM

      Hello Dore

      Your words are so poetic and inspiring. They have energized and I shall pad off to the studio with your kind words buzzing

      I tell myself today "If I start it, it will get finished"

      To a week of joy

      Helenxx

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  7. Heather RobinsonMay 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I don't know what I love more...that you referenced Daft Punk (or that Tabitha did!) OR that you shared this video--Little Dude has got the MOVES! I so love his creativity between the dance and the freaky costume...yep, let your freak flag fly, Mason!

    PS. I perhaps am the odd one out in that I actually do have enough hours in the day. Hmmm....

    Have a wonderful weekend dear Helen,
    xo,
    Heather

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:34 AM

      Hello Heather

      You must hear Daft Punk with even more frequently, they being a French band. Mason as been dancing since he could walk, he was terribly upset when Michael Jackson died, despite being very young, he listened to his music.
      I think you are a good manager of your time Heather. Give pats to the dogs.

      Helenxx

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  8. Mr PaulJune 1, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    I agree there never seem to be enough hours in the day OR night come to think of it!
    That sky image is just stunning, I am so fond of those Gulf of Mexico sunsets, aaaah whisk me away!
    Happy weekend Helen.
    Paul:)

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:35 AM

      Hello Paul

      I can imagine your business keeps you constantly busy. The sunsets are truly magnificent on the Gulf of Mexico and never two days the same. One of my art partners, Mary Rose plans her days around the sunset. I'm serious.
      Have a wonderful week

      Helen xx

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  9. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJune 1, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    I totally agree there aren't enough hours in the day. I'm a morning person and if my husband didn't object, I would be up at five most mornings. Funny, as a child I hated that my mother got up at four. Now I know why...

    Gorgeous sunset. What a lovely way to end the day. Have a great weekend Helen.
    Sam

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:37 AM

      Hello Sam

      We are also early risers. When in Ireland we arise at dawn, usually 5 am in the summertime. I am also capable of burning the midnight oil and burning myself out too.
      Life is for living! Hee hee

      Wishing you a wonderful week

      Helen xx

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  10. PoppyJune 1, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Helen,

    The creative process is one full of intrigue and mystery, I think! Thus, you SHOULD consider yourself lucky to be a protagonist in such a practice!

    Awaiting your next vision!

    Poppy

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:39 AM

      Hello Poppy

      You describe creativity so well. It is indeed intrigue and mystery.

      Thak you for your kind wishes and may your week be spectacular

      Helen xx

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  11. Jenny WoolfJune 1, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Cripes Mason is amazing, as talented a dancer as the young michael jackson though obviously you don't want him to end up like Michael Jackson. I think showbiz is a bad career for children, but couldnt he win on one of those talent shows on tv?

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:44 AM

      Thank you Jenny for watching Mason on video. Mason was quite young when Michael Jackson died and he was quite sad and moved by Michael's death. He used listen to Jackson's music in the car and dance away in his baby seat. He is at the age where he does not want to always be taped when he dances. He is also a very gifted tennis player.He is from a family who are artistic, his grandmother is an Opera singer.
      He brings joy to the world.

      Hope your week is special

      Helen xx

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  12. Jenny WoolfJune 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    whoops posted before I was finished. I couldn't agree more about there not being enough hours in the day!

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:44 AM

      Hello again Jenny....hope your week runs smoothly
      Helen xx

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  13. PatriciaJune 1, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Dear Helen, your studio looks charming, with a beautiful view, and the photo of the Cottage Artists could be a painting by Monet!! No, never enough hours in the day for me, and I wonder if it is because the older I am, the more I want to do in the time I hope I have left!

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    1. helen tilstonJune 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM

      Hello Patricia

      Thank you for what you say about us looking like a subject for Monet. He is one of our favourite artists.
      You may a good point when you say that there is so much to do in this world and on that exciting thought, I wish you a week of joy
      Helen xx

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  14. MadeliefJune 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Dear Helen,

    I know exactly how you feel. There is so much I love to do, but so little time in a day....

    What a beautiful view you have from your studio. Very inspiring!

    Happy week!

    Madelief x

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  15. Jane the BookladyJune 6, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Dear Helen I do know what you mean too- I have been so busy and my computer is running so slowly, it takes and age to load each of my friend's blogs to read and comment on... Have a happy weekend, Jane xx

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  17. Emilie's daughterJune 10, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    What a talent and such fun! It cheers me up! You are right the days do not have enough hours! I think it also means that you are happy and filled with joy! No boredom! What else can one want? Take care and never stop to be creative! xxxx Christa

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  18. vicki archerJune 14, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    There are never enough hours in my day either, Helen... WHat a wonderful place to be help captive... :) Have a wonderful weekend... xv

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  19. Jackie @ travelnwriteJune 14, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Helen, I missed this post while we were exploring AZ. . .you have hit the nail on the head! Yes, the days are too short no matter how early I get up or how late I try to stay awake. Isn't it fun though, to be so engaged in life that the days are too short?? Thoroughly enjoyed this post! xoxo J.

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