Thursday, March 26, 2009

Proof!

I've been drawing, really! : ) Hope this little teaser post finds you all well. I'm in the middle of drawing some marigolds that I've grown from seeds (feeling like an adoring mama). I love their splash of color *smile* !
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16 comments:

  1. ArtistUnpluggedMarch 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing, you do such a primo job.

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  2. Joan YMarch 26, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks for the encouragement! When things get crazy at home, don't you find it difficult to be creative? You always make me smile with your comments. Thanks!

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  3. Sigrid FrensenMarch 26, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    You draw on Bristol vellum? isn't that very slippery?
    Anyway... Very nice to see you drawing! Marygolds, eh? Like doing a self portrait.... Lovely, can't wait to see the end result of this happy project :))

    Kisses

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  4. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Pretty, Jo!

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  5. Joan YMarch 26, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Hey Siggy, nah, bristol vellum is like rough paper although the paper seems more durable. I first thought that it would be that plasticky thing but it's not. Thanks! I am taking my time with this one ... just enjoying putting color to paper. It has been too long. Love the recent pics of your kids on your photostream. : )

    Thanks Shannon! Feeling better?

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  6. Joan Sandford-CookMarch 27, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    Gorgeous Joan. Are the pencils watercolour or a specific type. ?
    Bristol vellum sounds beautiful to work on.

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  7. Joan YMarch 27, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks Joan! (I love that we're both Joans!). The colored pencils I use are regular Prismacolors. I love them cuz they are soft and maintain their vibrant colors. I haven't tried watercolor pencils yet but would like to try. The first time I used Bristol vellum with colored pencils, I didn't like it much because it has so much tooth! But that is what I like about it now. It takes colors well and you can put layer upon layer of color and it doesn't gum up! Thanks again for stopping by!

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  8. a-againMarch 27, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Really lovely, the colours are so inviting and they make me want to get outside again (its still a bit cold and wet here) but spring is here at last. Roll on better weather when I can get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

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  9. wagonizedMarch 29, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Gorgeous indeed! I love seeing your hand as part of the picture.

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  10. Robyn SinclairMarch 29, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    I loved seeing your hand too, Joan! Like a virtual visit to your studio. As usual this is beautiful work, and grown yourself, that's art from beginning to end.

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  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    beautiful! also from seeds is very impressive

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  12. mranaApril 4, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    I love that we're seeing you actually working on it! And it's gorgeous already ...

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  13. Kathleen RietzApril 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Wow Joan!!! Gorgeous!!! I see what I missed while I was gone...

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  14. caseytoussaintApril 6, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful!

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  15. Joan YApril 9, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks all you wonderful peeps! I am back to drawing now that I feel well enough again! Thanks for your constant support! It means a lot!

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  16. Margaret AnnJune 8, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    What a fabulous shot!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!! :)

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