Purple Clematis by Burpee
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This one took an entire week to finish in XaraXtreme. I had created a background for it but I like it best with this simple one.
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Friday was Brian's and my 26th wedding anniversary. Still amazed that he still loves me so much. No one else but my mother does :)
I wanted to do something completely different for our dinner and decided to try sushi and sake for the first time. Victoria, next door, and Mai (from china) both said I would love it.
Let me tell you right now that I will never, ever eat sushi again. After 4 pieces I felt nauseous to my stomach just looking at it. Now, I knew that I might not like it but I thought that you could get sushi without raw fish (which is sashimi). All my sushi was raw except for the cooked eel (gag...yes, I tried it) and the crab filling in the caterpillar roll.
I love wakami seaweed so I thought I'd like the Nori in the caterpillar rolls but it was so fishy tasting (gag again). I suppose it doesn't help that I'm food sensitive to tuna and iodine and not suppose to eat any fish at all (because I was never tested for any others).
And the wasabi...eek. Just the tiniest bit was enough to set your mouth on fire. And the pickled ginger...argh! I put an entire piece in my mouth and tried my darndest to chew and swallow it. I had to remove it to my plate.
The sake was excellent but we got Kome Kome (think that was what it was called). Much like a Riesling. I expected sake to be like a whiskey.
I make miso soup at home so I thought I'd like their miso soup. Ummm...not. It tasted fishy. What with all the fish???
But this is how I am. I want to try different things before I leave this Earth. I had escargo a few years back, even though the thought of eating a crawling, sandy, mucus membrane turns me off. It was good but I won't ever have it again. I still need to try an oyster someday....maybe, lol.
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I want to say thank you to all the wonderful friends I have here that I feel so fondly of. You've made me feel like a part of this community and always made me feel welcomed. Thank you.
I am working many more hours this summer. I will not be here very much...less than I already am. I will not have the time to view people's work or comment. You can remove me from your favorite list...I understand. I just want everyone to know that I did and do appreciate everyone of you that has touched my life.
Group hug! Nancy
Comments (102)
kjer_99
Very lovely render. I have some on my backyard fence that look just like these--or will later on. Congratulations on your 26th anniversary. No small accomplishment that. I lived a year in Korea and two in Japan and I never learned to like sushi--and I don't ever intend to, either! Sorry your anniversary meal proved so--so--um--distasteful.
delbeke
Well, I have to give it to you Nancy, that was very adventurous for an anniversary. Congratulations on 26 years! Lovely image and beautiful. No background shows the flowers off better. Excellent!
romanceworks
A delicate and very lovely artwork. And congrats on your 26th! Your adventure with sushi was very funny. I can barely look at it without gagging, let alone eating it. I'm sure you and your hubby had some good laughter over it all. CC
zoren
awesome Nancy, you tried it!!!!! I love sushi, but I can understand your experience, my wife gags on it too... congratulations on your 26th wedding anniversary, I hope for many more years of bliss to come for you... beautiful image... ~ zoren
Flint_Hawk
Stunning work! I don't think I'd ever care to try those foods though! Congratulations on your 26th!
annie5
Your work looks so real,Nancy like a photography! Nice colors..delightful image :)
Lenord
I hear ya on the Sushi, Yuck, once was enough for me too, never again. Saki I can take as long as I can chase it with a Beer, LoL. Super work Nancy, congrats on the Anniversary and don't work too hard Peace
carlx
Wonderful composition and mood, Nancy!!!
e-brink
Wow! Very beautiful indeed. Fine work!
amota99517
Wow! This is fabulous work!!! You're right. The simplified background accentuates the beauty of your flowers.
Silkylady
This is very colorful and beautiful Nancy. This turned out great. Nice clarity and depth. The lighting is perfect. I love simple and sweet. Really farout image. Happy Anniversary... Huggs... Silkylady...
SaintFox
Fantstic, absolutely outstanding!! All the patience and effort are well spent here!
Bernado
Nice drawing and fantastic colours. I think another background would have helped the image better. Congratulations on your 26th anniversary. Are you saying that your husband is like your mother? 8-) I have never tried sushi but, I don't think I'll like it. I'm a carnivore. I prefer raw meat than raw fish.
mikeerson
The flowers are gorgeous Nancy.... as far as wanting to try new foods, I suggest to stay away from tofu... I tried that for the first time this year - nasty! It tastes like cardboard. Prime Rib and Champagne - that's my suggestion for anniversaries. I don't like spinach that comes from a can, but if you can find spinach bread - that tastes good. YOU HAVE BEEN FAVORITIZED!!! - OH, And don't ask me to delete you again - lol You're stuck in my favorites weather you like it or not - lol
loligagger
Congrats on your 26th wedding anniversary and what a beautiful image,love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
abreojos
I am amazed with what you can do with XaraXtreme, happy for your sucessful marriage and amused with you sushi experience....love sushi :-)
supermarioART
Well Nancy,really congratulations for your wedding anniversary!Your love is also in your artwork,sure,but life is not only art...our family and our job is equally important...i've not absolutely intention to remove you from my friend's list,so really good luck for all and hope to see you and your art all times will be possible...CIAOOOO!
moochagoo
That's a wonderful work, indeed.
jocko500
happy you tried the food. next time get the cooked fish. i saw some on the meu so I know they there. . love eel too lol anyway Happy to see you and I know you be back. cool image here too. love it
bpclarke
LOL! That was some interesting anniversary dinner. I have the same type of allergy, but can eat most fish... sparingly. Only once a week at most. I loved your reactions. You either hate it or love it. The wasabi is to add a little spice to life... a little goes a long ways. ;o) I love the story and this is an elegant work of art. I applaud your efforts on the dinner and this wonderful creation presented today. :o)
Pankaj
First of all congratulation to you good fortune in you life!!!! Reading your notes on Sushi made me smile. Either you had very bad sushi or it's really not your thing. I love it! Have it at least one a month. Sitting in those Sushi fast food restaurants and watching all those goodies on the converbelt passing by. Do be careful with the Wasabi, though. You flowers are brilliant, the colours a so outstanding!!! Wish you all will come reality!!
Richardphotos
awesome art Nancy
Maori
FANTASTIC work, Nancy!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and beautiful realization....!!!
Digimon
Happy anniversary! You should try everything you want to, at least once! Take care, and we'll see you around. This is a wonderful image, I am particularly impressed with the depth and color!
lemonjim
I just love what you're doing with photos and vectors, really nice. You are naturally brave - try anything once! Don't give up. Who knows, maybe next time you'll love it. I'll tell the short version of the story of my friend Jack from Albuquerque, on a business trip to China. The client took him to the finest fish restaurant in Shanghai and didn't know he absolutely hates fish. The chef was insulted he didn't like it, and instead made him a special dish, just for Jack - snake!
lior
So wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
extraordinary Nancy... a very fine art piece!
DRAKELOT
Beautiful painting Nancy ... Congrats !
tulipe
What you do with these flowers is amazing! It is so beautiful! Happy anniversary!