While I was painting this acrylic picture last night, trying to capture the burgeoning depression I could feel weighing on me, the REM song Shiny Happy People came on the satellite channel I was listening to. I felt that song perfectly captured how I was feeling, as I always felt it was a rather tongue-in-cheek, mockery of a song. I decided to name the artwork after the song, so here is my version of Shiny Happy People:
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Maranda Russell 
12 responses to “New Painting: Shiny Happy People”
Please put painting size on EBay site. Ty.:)
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It should be in the description of the product on Ebay. I’ll check though. This one is 11.5 x 8 inches.
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Ok Ty. I have been looking at an Acryllic? I like.:)
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Yeah, this one is an acrylic 🙂 It is a mixture of regular acrylic paints and pearl acrylic paints that have a little bit more of a shiny sheen to them.
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I follow you on Instagram and just love your work. When I get some income again I will check out your shop. Hope your depression lifts soon 😚🙋♀️🐝
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Aw, thanks so much! I totally understand the money issues. I have been in the same boat for a long time waiting for my SSDI.
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😚🙋♀️🐝
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a landscape of two suns, two moons…
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I can see that!
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great way to work through your blues, take care!
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Thanks! Just rescued this comment from the spam bots lol.
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lol yes WP gremlins have been busy … will go check my spam now 🙂
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