Here's Looking at You Kid

NFS ~ Painting for Nate and Anna 24" X  48"

Well, this very late but, this last winter went by to fast. I wanted to dedicate for ONE YEAR Anniversary for Necessary Photography and Art. Thank you for all who helped me on this special project and taking the pictures! 

I am very proud of my art work and the progress I have made. I want to thank all of my family and friends for your support and love over the last couple of years. Thank you for your excitement on owning a Vanessa painting/ creation! I can't wait to post every year all the paintings that people have received as presents for their wedding, loved one and etc.

I hope all of you still love and enjoy your paintings! 

Vanessa

NFS ~ Aaron and Anne 24"  x 48"

NFS ~ Matt and Bethany 2' x 12' 

NFS ~ Both paintings for Melissa 24" x 36" 

NFS ~ A tray painted for Katie 5" x  12"

NFS ~ Mike and Stephanie 24" x 48"

NFS ~ Ashley 12" x 24"

NFS ~ Rebecca 24" x 36"

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Grandpa's Lake

Lately I found an song, "Sing Together" by Train a song that reminds me of my Grandpa. The song has a upbeat tempo that talks about meeting people through out their life and letting them know how felt about them. Most likely, Grandpa would probably not have liked the song. But, I know he wouldn't want us to worry about anything and be grateful for the time we had together. Also, it reminds me at a young age to live every day as it counts. Being a person that God wants me to be. Kind, caring, loving, funny, artistic  smart and etc. Showing people the I love them and that God loves them as well. Also, the people in my life would know that I deeply care for them and they are one in a million in my eyes. 

Here are more pictures I took this last Labor weekend at My Grandpa's Lake.

I hope you enjoy. 

"Sing Together" ~ Train

If I go before I say to everyone in my ballet

Let me take this chance to thank you for the dance

If I run out of songs to sing to take your mind off everything

Just smile, sit a while with the

Sun on your face and remember the place we met

Take a breath and soon I bet you'll see

Without you I would never be me

You are the leaves of my family tree

Sing together

If you knew me from the very start,

Or we met last week at the grocery mart

Just sing together

It's the least that I can do

My final gift to you

Oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oooo

When I'm past the pearly gate, I will find some real estate

Where we can settle down and watch the world go round

We'll send down all the love we got and let them know we got a spot

For them to be and it's all free,

The sun on your face and remember the place we met

Take a breath and soon I bet you'll see

Without you I would never be me

You are the leaves of my family tree

Sing together

If you knew me from the very start,

Or not at all you're still a part, just

Sing together

It's the least that I can do

My final gift to you

Oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oooo

Oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oooo

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The Beauty of Bovey

We should feel blessed that we get another year to start fresh. To make new decisions and path for ourselves in the right direction. I feel blessed that I have a Saviour who died for me. Family and friends who will always love me dearly. Also, I have much that I don't need. We should cherish the things we have and the people placed in our lives. 

I am thankful for many things. 

One thing that I cherish is that these pictures are the last and only of my grandpa's garden in Bovey. I will always remembers the fun times we spent as a family. My grandpa died suddenly this last December. I am thankful that he loved me and my family in everything he did. I am thankful that the Lord brought my family together to grieve and friends who pray for healing. One thing he didn't like, funny enough, was receiving hugs. For some reason, he never liked them. I have learned that a hug of kindness will go a long way.

I hope these beautiful pictures help you and teach you to be truly grateful for new year and the life the Lord has given you. You are special and have a wonderful purpose in your life.

Make each day count.

I hope you enjoy my grandpa's garden.

love always, Vanessa

 

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Sunset Row

I have been working on many different projects the last couple weeks. Most of them have been delightful, easy, fun, and beautiful. Some of them have been hard. Trying to find the energy to be creative and getting my thoughts onto the canvas. Or trying to finish what I have started. I have always seemed to start so many different projects and not start them or went down on a different path. 

Well, Here is to one project at a time. I took these pictures while taking a short break in Detroit Lakes. This last summer, I have taught myself how to wait patiently for the sunset and when you need to get out of the car and take the photo. Hopefully if I am lucky, I can take some more pictures of North Dakota winter for all of ya.

I hope you enjoy!

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The Secret Garden

I am filled with excitement! I have been working on learning how to dream. I am famous for saying "Go Big or Go Home." But, I forgot to dream and achieve those goals. Now, I am looking toward the future and trying to achieve them. I have three different ones in mind. One, work on photography and invest in a nice camera. I would like to get close ups of flowers and take pictures of friends and family. Two, work on painting more often. Three, saving money to travel to see family and friends. Step by step my friends and I feel that I am onto something great.

Niki and I meet to work on some projects at a local coffee shop in town. Since it was an over cast day, I wanted to take advantage of it. I showed her to the "Secret Garden" on NDSU campus. She laughed at me and said, "Ness you are not the only on who knows about the garden! What about the people who planted the flowers!?" She is right but, do you know were there garden is? I hope you enjoy the secret too!

Blessed

What a great vacation! It started off rough but, ended well! Saw amazing friends and family. I crossed the great state of Minnesota, spent time at home, saw my brother, went to the lake, and went to one of my favorite cities Walker, MN. Today, Sept 3rd, was my birthday. I have been so blessed that so many people celebrated with me, called, text and sent me messages. It makes me smile and feel that you all care for me. That means the world to me. You all sure do know have to make a gal feel special. Here are some pictures to say thank you for making my birthday a wonderful day! I hope you all enjoy!



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