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AIBU?

To ask you art critics (tongue in cheek) what you think?

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:32

I like to buy oddball, but nice gifts, for people but I can get it wrong.

I bought SIL this watercolour for xmas which DH says isn't very nice and grolly. I like it and think its pretty inoffensive. I thinking more thoughtful than bubble bath.

Would you like this as a gift?

She's forty and pretty middle of the road.

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HappyHippyChick · 19/12/2015 15:35

Pic please!

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:36

Painting

To ask you art critics (tongue in cheek) what you think?
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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:37

Its 14 by 16"

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TheWatchersCouncil · 19/12/2015 15:38

Sorry. Not my cup of tea. Looks like an M&S notelet.

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:38
Grin
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SoupDragon · 19/12/2015 15:39

Looks like an M&S notelet.

Yep.

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ReggaeShark · 19/12/2015 15:39

It's a bit pink

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BlessThisMess · 19/12/2015 15:40

I hate it, and if I was given it, would take it straight to the charity shop on 27/12.

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Badbadtromance · 19/12/2015 15:40

I like it

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:40

Guys...!

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:41

Isn't there even some antiquated charm?

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BackInTheRealWorld · 19/12/2015 15:42

I'd be sticking that on the "awful Christmas presents' thread.
And I'd probably win.

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NataliaOsipova · 19/12/2015 15:43

Not my cup of tea, I have to say - but maybe it looks better in full size? (Trying to be constructive...Grin)

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:44

Im really upset...

Sympathy vote?

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Russellgroupserf · 19/12/2015 15:46

It is dire, sorry op.

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:47

Flounces off

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FannyFifer · 19/12/2015 15:47

My granny would even think it was too twee & old fashioned.

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WaitingForMe · 19/12/2015 15:47

At least you have time to find something else.

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TheWatchersCouncil · 19/12/2015 15:48

14" X 12"???? Missed that bit....
Awful.
Sorry...
(Clutches at straws that badbad is your SIL)

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defineme · 19/12/2015 15:49

Wouldn't have it on my wall, but that's not really relevant. Does she have stuff like that on her wall?

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Queenbean · 19/12/2015 15:49

It's horrible

It's the kind of thing you see when you go to look at a house that has belonged in the house of a 90year old woman who has just died. Along with one of those pink eiderdowns, an avocado bathroom suite and a dolly with a frilly skirt covering the toilet roll.

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TheWatchersCouncil · 19/12/2015 15:49

Oops. 14x16. Gets worse....

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Artsmanouvre · 19/12/2015 15:51

I have one of those dolly toilet roll!

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Salmotrutta · 19/12/2015 15:56

It's not to my taste but then I'm not your SIL.

Does she like that sort of art?

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Salmotrutta · 19/12/2015 15:57

Actually - maybe I am your SIL? Grin

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