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"The Escalation of a Double Dog Dare" - oil on crescent board, 12 x 16. Available here and at Artfinder.
What is a triple dare? (slang, US) Used to denote compounding levels of dare "seriousness"; the escalation of a double dog dare. I triple dog dare you to jump. "I double dog dare you!" "Oh yeah? Well, I triple dog dare you!" - WIKTIONARY
What is a triple dare? (slang, US) Used to denote compounding levels of dare "seriousness"; the escalation of a double dog dare. I triple dog dare you to jump. "I double dog dare you!" "Oh yeah? Well, I triple dog dare you!" - WIKTIONARY
The last post of 2022.
Whoa.
I'm not one for resolutions, being overly self-motivated already. But I am a fan of A Christmas Story and the dreaded escalation of a double dog dare. This year, three intrepid souls will gather on New Year's Eve and issue a series of dares.
Whoa.
I'm not one for resolutions, being overly self-motivated already. But I am a fan of A Christmas Story and the dreaded escalation of a double dog dare. This year, three intrepid souls will gather on New Year's Eve and issue a series of dares.
The Escalation of a Double Dog Dare"
Mind you, these are not intended to be "jump off a cliff" types of dares. Rather, a series of dares (increasing in required bravery/hutzpah/determination/confidence) for the coming year which could have a transformative, positive, confidence-boosting badassery-building impact by completing (or even just trying) them.
Because often others see what we can do even when we cannot.
There is literally NO WAY my life would look like it does at this moment if a key few people had not believed in me along the way.
So I am curious, dear reader, what could you do in the coming year if someone believed in you more than you believed in yourself?
Because often others see what we can do even when we cannot.
There is literally NO WAY my life would look like it does at this moment if a key few people had not believed in me along the way.
So I am curious, dear reader, what could you do in the coming year if someone believed in you more than you believed in yourself?
Wonder Mike and Lilly say it's been way too long since a reader challenge was issued. So I dare you, fierce creative, to leave a comment below with something you would secretly love to be dared to try in the coming year. One commenter will be selected at random by a couple of pooches who love peanut butter and sushi. That lucky human will receive a piece of original art in the mail. Woot!
About the art: beginning with an inspiration photo from a recent hike and a painting which was previously demolished with gesso. Loosely indicating a high horizon line and leaving the rest to chance. Using only rubber wedge and paper towel, slowly adding layers of oil point in broad strokes to create a landscape. Allowing the eye to fill in the details. Carving through layers of paint with the wedge to expose previous layers. Resisting the urge to refine details. Adding a few pops of color and then walking away.
New? I’m going to try to learn French!
(also, Wonder Mike and Lilly say thanks for commenting! A winner will be chosen next week!)
(also, Wonder Mike and Lilly say thanks for commenting! A winner will be chosen next week!)
Is there anything you wish someone would dare you to do this coming year???
I might have some ideas about that. Hmmmmmm. :)
(also, Wonder Mike and Lilly say thanks for commenting! A winner will be chosen next week!)
Love ya Jen. Thanks.
(also, Wonder Mike and Lilly say thanks for commenting! A winner will be chosen next week!)
(also, Wonder Mike and Lilly say thanks for commenting! A winner will be chosen next week!)