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As you know my Dad isnt too well. THere is a guy who goes to visit him regularly who is a Jujitsu instructor aswell as a trained Osteopath. He fixes Dads bits and pieces whenever he needs it and just visits him to chat. He does all this without payment. Lovely guy.
So I suggested to Dad that I paint some Japanese-ish landscape for him to thank him for all he does.
and here it is done now I think. Not sure it looks all that Japanese but hopefully you get the idea. lol
We are going to get hima bonsai tree too..well see what they cost lol..maybe a grow your own one or something.

http://www.freewebs.com/the_pix/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144129909

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Really good Pix, good and powerful. How big is it?

4 Dec, 2011

 

not sure about 24x 18 maybe :)

4 Dec, 2011

 

lovely and very talented as always Pixi

4 Dec, 2011

 

Hope he likes it! :)

4 Dec, 2011

 

I'm sure he'll like it Pixi....what's not to like it's great....

4 Dec, 2011

 

im sure he will love it pixi, great painting, a grow ya own bonsai may take a good few years to grow, depends how old the man is lol, when you think how long a tree takes, its the same only kept small. :o)

4 Dec, 2011

 

He will love it pixi....I agree with Meadowland - a nice gesture :)

4 Dec, 2011

 

THanks girls. Might have to rethink the bonsai idea..are they expensive to buy?

4 Dec, 2011

 

Pixi you painting is amazing....wonderful and will make an awesome gift. Love your website too, great music and paintings. Bonsai are expensive but exquisite.

4 Dec, 2011

 

Thank you :) Hmm wonder what other kind of Japanese plant I could get that would be cheaper?

4 Dec, 2011

 

How about a nice fern, I love them. They are not particulary Japanesie but the lush green is always a good choice for a calm garden.

4 Dec, 2011

 

Yeah maybe..I'll have to go have a look..not sure I can afoord too much jsut now lol :)

4 Dec, 2011

 

Great picture, Pixi - I'm sure he'll love it :)

How about a little piece of Raku pottery (which he could put a plant in!)? Very Zen...

5 Dec, 2011

 

Oh now thats a good idea! I'll have a look! thanks henny :)

5 Dec, 2011

 

Pixi I looked online and most ferns ie. Athyrium, asplenium & dryopteris are around £6.99 each. :~)

5 Dec, 2011

 

Thanks..but I found a really nice Japanese ornamnet of a man clipping a bonsai! SO that will do nicely :)

5 Dec, 2011

 

Sounds perfect!

5 Dec, 2011

 

Yes its lovely..would have liked to be able to afford to get him a proper Bonsai..still this is nice too. :)

5 Dec, 2011

 

I am sure it will be so much appreciated maybe you could put a photo on so we can see it too!

5 Dec, 2011

 

That looks fantastic very atmospheric and Japanesey (that's not a word but you know what I mean lol) what a brilliant gift I am sure he will be pleased with it. Hope your dad is better soon:) x

5 Dec, 2011

 

Thanks for your comment on my site Nana Debbie!

5 Dec, 2011

 

This is beautiful Pixi - you are so talented ..

6 Dec, 2011

 

thank you :)))

6 Dec, 2011

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