Tuesday, July 22, 2008

I'm baaaaack! (Everyday Matters #122: Something where shade is prominent)

Ah, I've missed the smell of a newly sharpened pencil! It felt so good to have a pencil in my hand the past couple days! Drawing this plant from my front yard has done wonders for my spirit and disposition. Goodness knows what the name is tho' ... but I'm pretty sure it is in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). In times like this, a botany degree comes in handy. It's good to be back folks! I look forward to continuing and completing my 21-day creative drawing challenge!
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14 comments:

  1. Anita DaviesJuly 22, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  2. UnknownJuly 23, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    Ooh, you're back alright! Brava!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 23, 2008 at 2:12 AM

    I love when artist Joan meets scientist Dr. Yoshioka for works like this.

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  4. pedalpowerJuly 23, 2008 at 3:54 AM

    Amazing!!

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  5. caseytoussaintJuly 23, 2008 at 3:58 AM

    I love the way you draw Joan - thank goodness you're back!

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  6. Robyn SinclairJuly 23, 2008 at 5:09 AM

    Not only back, but in brilliant form!

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  7. Kathleen RietzJuly 23, 2008 at 5:13 AM

    That is really beautiful! I can almost feel the coolness and firmnedd of the plant just by looking at the drawing. Very nice. Welcome back!

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  8. "Peace Through Kindness"July 23, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    joan that is so beautiful!

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  9. wagonizedJuly 23, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    What an AMAZING drawing too!
    Gosh it's good to "see" you again, Joan, through the magic of your pencil.

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  10. MayY . C 五月媽媽July 23, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    wow, this is great sketches!
    those detail on the leaves is fine and beautiful, Joan.

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  11. Margaret AnnJuly 23, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    This is gorgeous...I so appreciate the WIP of this you posted earlier ...wonderful art! :)

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  12. Joan YJuly 23, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    Oh goodie! Thanks everyone for your wonderfully inspiring comments! All of my favorite bloggers are here! It feels like a party ... a fun, happy, welcoming party! Thanks so much gang!

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  13. horsemedicineJuly 23, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    I'm so glad you are back, I have missed your postings!

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  14. RyanLoghryAugust 6, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    Wow, nice pencil work Joan. Great shading, and depth.

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