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Mauri Pioppo's avatar

This makes me unreasonably happy

jill badonsky's avatar

“Unreasonably happy” I think that’s one of my favorite comments.

Mauri Pioppo's avatar

When you find your people, you know it

This N That by Teresa's avatar

I needed that laughter this morning. You mentioned Matisse but that cow had me thinking Picasso. I love that cow.

Your words here are so genuine and spot on. I don’t want perfect Art as that doesn’t sound fun and I want fun art. Your words are perfect and your art is fun, you are the best of both!

jill badonsky's avatar

Thank you Teresa. I do now see the Picasso in it.

Social Nutrition's avatar

That first cow stole my heart lol!

Mary Lee Hahn's avatar

I'm getting *this* close (measures with thumb and forefinger) to being brave enough to share my wonky art on Substack. You inspire me!

jill badonsky's avatar

Wonky is relatable!

Sue Cauhape's avatar

I love your wildly silly cow as well as that magnificent strutting rooster. Gorgeous in his watercolor splendor.

jill badonsky's avatar

Thank you Sue

Candace's avatar

Your art makes me happy and amazed-as do your thoughts. Thank you for sharing!

jill badonsky's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Candace!

Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

Cows are the most gentle of souls, thank you for bringing these dear faces to life for us.

jill badonsky's avatar

They are. I wish more people kept them as pets.

Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

Instead of food! Yes, me too Jill!!!!

Cynthia Martin's avatar

Sigh. The sheep and THIS COW are as fab as the chickens. Please tell me how to acquire this wonderful cow, if possible.

jill badonsky's avatar

I’m working on making my art buyable. Stand by. Thanks for asking.

Carol Garvie's avatar

Yes, I too would be interested in one of your art pieces! And I love the generosity of your thoughts — the animals always add a bit of humour to my day ... Carol Garvie, Canada.

jill badonsky's avatar

good question! As soon as a I get my act together on how to make prints. Some of the originals will be available but this one was cropped digitally to make it better. Thanks for asking.

Cynthia Martin's avatar

Do you ever sell the originals? Am crazy (in a good way) about your work! The pics make me smile, always. (And I fully believe you have your act entirely ‘together,’ already).

jill badonsky's avatar

aw, thanks, i needed that.

Cynthia Martin's avatar

OML - ALL the cows; they’re just wonderful, delightful bovines. I’d like to have them all to dinner (not FOR dinner) as they look like good company

Cynthia Martin's avatar

Ye gods. I see I asked the question you already addressed - sorry - excited about the cow and all the preceding chickens and the sundry sheep ….

Patty Forst's avatar

I love your cows. Almost as much as your chickens. I have both walking around here at our small ranch.

jill badonsky's avatar

Send me a photo!

Linda Watson's avatar

I’l follow that cow wherever she wants to go. The road less taken . . .

Christine R. Spirit In Art's avatar

You work wonders with Jet Lag! Can’t wait for the Ireland workshop!

jill badonsky's avatar

Looking forward to sharing it with you, Christine

Donna Otter's Story Porch's avatar

I enjoy your style too... #breadboxnose

jill badonsky's avatar

And I yours. #storygurublownapart

Karen Miller's avatar

I know you are a traveler, but are you a time traveler? Apparently, you will paint the green cow 15 days from today!

Lydia Maier's avatar

Your art makes far more than one person happy! Thank you for “leaving a trace” of that plane ride and your world wandering. I am grinning from ear to ear with the memories you evoked of frequent admonitions to parents and playmates to “Don’t have a cow!” and running to the breadbox to after school to stuff ourselves with toast and jam. Your creative cow will age very well- it’s timeless. And it fuels courage for my own creativity today. I woke up at 4:00 am just now to write down an idea that came to me overnight and saw your invitation to meet your creative cow first thing!

IMPOed's avatar

💖💗💓💞🤣