J.N.R Dutton

@jnrdutton (3288)

United States

Joined myLot 6 years ago

Husband, father,poet, independent journalist, multimedia artist, all around creative soul, and so much more. Any questions or art suggestions welcome.

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J.N.R Dutton's Discussions

New Glow Art Cat-In Advance of Caturday

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 11 Apr

Dear all, This piece was done up in advance of Caturday. Initially made a digital cat stencil, then painted the glow effect you all see. It was a great blast, and thanks for checking it out as always. These types of pieces...

digital stencil

digital painting

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New Poem

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 6 Apr

This world can be beautiful Just stop the doom scrolling Don't listen to the trolling Go for a walk,call up a loved one Have a nice talk, it's those simple things That life often brings that make you glad to be alive...

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New Pattern Art Experiment & Notes

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 6 Apr

Good morning everyone, For those of you who are fans of my pattern art experiments,here is a new one. Painted up in HiPaint initially,then special effects added with other design software for the final result you see. Thanks for...

digital painting

experimental art

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Various Notes

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 29 Mar

Dear all, Been a pretty good day here. Got some cleaning and art done, though there's still quite a bit for me to finish and I'm taking a break right now. Also had a great conversation with my birth mother, she's doing good...

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New Animal Art & Notes

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 26 Mar

Dear all, Today would normally be Wildlife Wednesday, but I decided just to share a general animal piece. Primarily because I enjoyed doing it & thought it came out awesome. Before anyone asks,yes it's digital. Thanks for...

wildlife wednesday

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Day Notes & New Art

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 23 Mar

Dear all, Spent the day chilling out one on one with Eli. We also bought a pizza,3 meat stuffed crust. Currently I am hanging out with Courtney while Eli is doing his own thing in his room. Pictured is another of my fractal...

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Day Notes & Adapted Art

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 21 Mar

Dear all, After a rather dramatic morning, the rest of the day has been better so far. I won't get into what the dramatics were about, but a good lunch put us all in a better mood. It's glaringly obvious that hangry is a real...

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Heart Art & Notes

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 20 Mar

Dear all, Here is another of my art pieces. This was done today. I know some might be getting annoyed with my heart art, but I am just in a heart art mood. Thanks for checking it out as always.

experimental art

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Therapy Time, & Good Morning To All

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 19 Mar

Good morning,Dear Ones. I am starting off my day pretty well. Got some physical therapy done, which should help with my mobility. I'll do another set later tonight just for good measure. Spacing it out so I don't wear myself...

physical therapy

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New Art & Notes

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 18 Mar

Dear all, The other day I asked if a previous piece was the one I should retire on. I asked since I didn't know how I would top it. I still don't, but this current piece didn't come out bad. As for retiring, I don't actually see...

experimental art

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Weird Family Story w/A Lesson

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 16 Mar

I remember a family story from years ago. My father's mother (my grandma) is said to have taken a frying pan to his stepfather's head (in self defense, after he tried to slap her.) I don't know why that sticks in my mind, but the...

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Is This The Piece I Should Retire On?

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 15 Mar

Dear all, what do you think? I ask of course because I have no idea how I would top it. One of my absolute favorites of all time. Pulled out many of the things I've learned over the years, from layering to special effects to...

experimental art

special effects

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Quick Drop In

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 13 Mar

Good afternoon everyone. Ma B,my birth mother,had a stroke earlier this morning. My sister called to let me know. Blessed to be able to say she is doing well, the stroke was thankfully mild. Her doctor's keeping her for...

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Squirrel-Neon Glow Art

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 10 Mar

Dear all, Here is one of my latest art designs. I know it would be fitting for Wildlife Wednesday, but I figured a couple days in advance was good. It was done up with Hipaint and some retouch software (for polish) and it was an...

experimental art

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Glow Art In Advance of Caturday

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 7 Mar

Dear all, Decided I should go ahead and share this cat art in advance of Caturday. As you can see,it has my beloved emerald/kryptonite green glowing eyes. I still don't think it's my best ever piece, I'll admit that here and...

digital painting

experimental art

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Great Day Out w/Courtney

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 3 Mar

Good afternoon friends, Today I went with Courtney to an appointment while Eli was in school. Afterwards we went to Barnes & Noble and to lunch at Olive Garden. Pictured above is my four cheese Manicotti. To save $, we drank...

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Most Petty Reason Given For A Social Media Block?

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 28 Feb

I have a question for my connections here. What's the most petty reason you've ever been blocked on social media platforms,if you were actually given a reason at all beforehand? I have to say, the most petty reason I've ever...

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Remembering Michelle Trachtenberg

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 28 Feb

Hello everyone, Did any of you hear about the death of Michelle Trachtenberg? I remember her from her days @ Nickelodeon, and a few other things. She was only 39, and I read she recently underwent a liver transplant, some...

too young to die

michelle trachtenberg

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Family Gaming

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 28 Feb

Hello again friends, It's after midnight now where I am, so (yesterday) Courtney,Eli & I had fun playing Draw With Buddies, formerly Draw With Friends. If you have never played it, you should. For those who would say "I have...

draw with buddies

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Check In & Catch Up

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3288) • United States 21 Feb

Good afternoon,Dear Ones. Can you believe this month is already nearly over? Anyway, thought I'd drop in to catch up with my interactions and do some writing. Courtney and Eli picked up Taco Bell food for our lunch, always...

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