The December challenge which Terri Hill posed to members was to come up with an 8" x 8" painting on canvas on the theme 'Presents'. Here are a few of the results:
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Kathleen Alexander had a romantic idea.
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Carol Mead was thinking of a trip to San Francisco - perhaps with grandkids?
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Nancy Calhoun has been painting bears lately while up in the Sierras and her 'present' took the form of toy bears.
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Floy Zittin came up with a present for a titmouse.
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And Terri Ford's present is sparkly. Incidentally, this Santa is based on her husband, Tim.