Monday Love: Colors & Tea

Genius is the ability to renew one's emotions in daily experience.
Paul Cezanne

Have a colorful day lovelies and don't forget - some dark hues are needed to let the bright ones shine! Some happy colors and warm tea (maybe a croissant too ...) is all i need to brighten my spirit and get my energy going on a cold January morning, even if i don't have time to paint right now. What is your secret to keep warm and joyful in winter?

Painting & photo: Martina Voigt-Schmid
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34 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    This is beautiful!! Love the colours!! That is my way for winter, lots of colours and bright things to keep the greys away!! Reminds me that spring is not too far away!! I hope you have a great Monday!! xx

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  2. andrea createsJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    hot chocolate & warm blankets? lol
    warm blankets?
    love the painting as always-great colors too :)

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  3. michelleJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I love your painting and that quote is so perfect. I love the beach, even in the winter it makes me feel warm and of course a nice cup of Chai and doing things that just make me happy. That is how I try and get through these long winters.
    Have a lovely week!
    xoxo

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  4. It's meJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    What a beautiful painting darling....enjoy the new week....love from me...xxx...

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  5. Riitta SinikkaJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Hello! Beautiful!!Have a lovely day!

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  6. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    How gorgeous, Martina! You certainly brightened my day with that lovely painting :) xoxo

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  7. elena nuezJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    este cuadro es precioso Martina, me encanta!!!
    Feliz semana,
    Elena

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  8. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Love the painting, so cheerful!

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  9. koraleeJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    A colourful day is what I need...oh how about a colourful week!!!! That is my goal for the week. I would love to be drinking my tea from your sweet polka dot mug! love to you.

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  10. PalomaseaJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    May I have a little grape, dear Martina? :)
    Lovely painting!
    Well, for me it is art, color, art, flowers, art, books..hee. There is a pattern here, yes?
    I also love to play games and just get silly with my DD..
    keeps Winter from getting too dreary.
    Enjoy your week!!
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  11. Hope Adela PasztorJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely painting! =)

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  12. VictoriaJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Always such beauty! Gorgeous art and imagery and fun post! Shine on! Sounds perfect to me!
    Victoria

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  13. chitraJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely painting.

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  14. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Love those colours Martina...My secret...Lots of knitting, warm drinks and good company...(and a few croissants, of course!)
    Susan x

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  15. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Love those colours Martina...My secret...Lots of knitting, warm drinks and good company...(and a few croissants, of course!)
    Susan x

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  16. ALEXandraJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Toll!!!

    LG, Alex

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  17. Gorgeous GlamJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I'm loving color right now! I can't get enough of it! Happy week to you dear! xx

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  18. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    My darling friend,

    I am trying to catch up for I was absent yesterday, having had a long REPORT CARD DAY!!!! This is a sweet and relaxing post and a great reminder to me to take my tea and TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF COLOR....what I love about your blog is that you always have a NEW SURPRISE FOR ME. You have taught me to see art in a new way, and believe me, I need it right now. I hope you are well!!!! LOVE! Anita

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  19. GloriaJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Love that quote! I like to do a bit of baking on cold days, and warm up with tea or coffee with the baking...:)

    Beautiful painting! Great inspiration for this cool January day.

    Happy week to you!

    xoxo...Gloria

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  20. hi-dJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Such a pretty painting. Happy February to you, Martina. I am kind of excited for springtime to be here...the days are getting longer - so nice to see more daylight.

    I love some coffee on a cold morning. It gets me going... :)

    Have a lovely day!
    Heidi

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  21. Rahul BhatiaFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Very nice words and painting!

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  22. Anna @ IHODFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Tea seems to come along with inspiration:) Beautiful painting Martina! Love seeing your work!

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  23. GillieFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Beautiful, you're very talented! Your blog is lovely, if you want to take a look at mine it’s at http://grassettagillie.blogspot.com, if you’d like we should follow each other! :)

    xo Gillie

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  24. ArtiFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    So beautiful Martina.
    It is not that cold here in winters. The whether is really pleasant in Mumbai!!
    Sending you loads of sunshine from India.
    Have a nice day Martina:)

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  25. Moonflower20February 2, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Lovely painting, Martina! Just look at it makes me happy! When you're busy and having fun creating, it really doesn't matter what season it is! Have a lovely and creative month of February, sweet friend! xox

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    1. MartinaFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      Thank you! So good to see you here Claudette, hope your day is lovely! xx

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  26. Fabrizia SpinelliFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Wonderful painting, I like it!!! This is such a nice post!
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  27. Sergio VázquezFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Interesting and original painting. I like your blog. Thank you for following my blog and I invite you to visit my other blog desnudofemeninoartistico.blogspot.com. Congratulations!!!

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  28. ~*~ saskia ~*~February 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Your gorgeous painting is also very suitable for my Thursday evening! Guten Nacht, liebe Freundin xxx

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  29. Vale ♥February 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    The painting is lovely ! I use music and movies to keep myself happy during winter...and I also go to the gym, moving a bit is helpful !
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  30. PCovi February 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Nice work of art Martina!
    It has been sunny and warm here thus far...nice.

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  31. kt40sFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Lovely painting Martina thank you for sharing it with us!

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  32. Kirsty VittetoeFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Lovely and bright colors, yes, a croissant would be good with your pretty polka dots teacup! especially so if they are from Le Pain Quotidien.

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  33. Poppies and SunshineFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Happy colors and tea...oh I couldn't agree more! My secret to staying warm this winter has been tea actually...and lots of it!! :)

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