Friday, December 20, 2013

A Very Special Paint Party Friday!

  The wonderful  hostesses of Paint Party Friday  EVA and Kristin have organized a SURPRISE! Virtual Tea Party for Tracey Fletcher King to send lots of virtual hugs along with support and cheer. Tracey has been tenaciously dealing with breast cancer for many months now, and as I've mentioned before she has been battling it with grace, with art and with humor. So here's to you Trace, with love across the miles.

  The actual mug I chose to sketch:




  
  and my watercolor sketch:

  Don't be too hard on me- I know it's wonky and flat but I just HAD to give it a shot despite never having sketched from an actual object before. You need to go see Tracey's work-wow!! And here's the post I shared of Tracey's sketch of one of my mugs. So thank YOU Trace for at least getting me to do something I didn't think I would try anytime soon. I know now that  this is something I'll continue practicing with the help of an online class (more on that in another post :)

  And now, some art I decided to make all because I can't seem to get that ridiculous, silly song "What Does The Fox Say?" out of my head!!  I felt I needed to share the love:)


 I found this great website for making all kinds of origami things and was delighted to find a fox-aren't they cute?


 I also did a journal page. Here's the WIP:


 I looked online for some images I could work from then changed it a bit. The background was painted with acrylics. I knew I wanted to paint a blue fox so I chose a bright orange and pink for the backdrop. And here's the finished page:


  Linking this week to Paint Party Friday; Creative Every Day; Art Journal Every Day; Mandarin Orange Monday; T is For Tuesday.

 And in the event I don't get another post in before Wednesday, for all who are celebrating the holidays I wish them to be merry and bright!

" Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging."
                                                                                                                            Joseph Campbell


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40 comments:

  1. NettyDecember 20, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Happy PPF Linda, love your mug for Tracey..........a first still life for both of us today, that Tracey has a lot to answer for.............lol Love the rest of your projects. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas, hugs Annette x

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  2. Janet JoehlinDecember 20, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Winderful! I love your mug sketch. And your origami foxes are darling. I will have to go check that site out. Thanks!

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  3. ChristineDecember 20, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Your fox page gave me a smile today! Great job on the teacup!

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  4. katDecember 20, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Linda, Tracey will be delighted with your special mug in her honor! I love your foxes, such fun!
    Joyeuse Noel chère amie!
    Hugs Kat xx

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  5. sharonDecember 20, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely mug art for Tracey, the foxs are cute, and you even chosen Trace's favourite colours blue ad orange! Happy Christmas to you and yours.

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  6. DebbieDecember 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Great job with the mug sketch. Your fox themed pieces are great!

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  7. DVArtistDecember 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    A great way to support Tracey. Wonky is good. Love the fox's
    Have a happy Christmas and the best 2014
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  8. Valerie-JaelDecember 20, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Your mug is lovely, and i am in LOVE with those foxes, must try them! Happy Christmas Linda! Valerie

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  9. GlorV1December 20, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Love your mug for Tracey. It's a great job. Your fox is awesome. Happy Holidays to you.

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  10. FayeDecember 20, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Don't be hard on yourself. I love your mug and your tribute to Tracey. Also, I think the foxes are great.

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  11. minnemieDecember 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    A very sweet and appropriate mug for Tracey! You foxes are ADORABLE!

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  12. ErikaDecember 20, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I love your tea mug, dear Linda and your little Fox! Wonderful to see and smile.
    Happy PPF
    Erika

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  13. LeoviDecember 20, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Excellent work on this sketch!

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  14. GigglesDecember 20, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    This is soooo fun!! I'm sure Tracey will love it...you need to post the youtube video of this song...I loved it from the moment I heard it several months ago....This post made me laugh out loud...I SO get it....I am the same!! So glad you were inspired by it.....why didn't I think of that? EXCELLENT post...love your adorable fox and mug!! Merry Christmas to you and yours my dear!!

    Hugs Giggles



    Hugs Giggles

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  15. LorraineDecember 20, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    excellent and thoughtful painting

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  16. Tracey FKDecember 20, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    I am beyond delighted at your mug. That is a fabulous result. I am beyond speechless at how generous and thoughtful you are and I am lying in bed feeling like I will never stop bloody crying at how amazing you are. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ... You have made this a very special Christmas indeed. Xx

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  17. Abigail DavidsonDecember 20, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Very sweet work for Tracey! And of course the fox art is so cute!

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  18. DianneDecember 20, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    really cute fox, and excellent work on the mug! So wishing Tracey all the best and feeling stronger soon!

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  19. EVADecember 20, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Great mug and what an adorable fox!

    Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas!

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  20. dentheDecember 21, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Oh, that fox is adorable! Wonderful colorcombination too! And the mug for Tracey is very special. I love seeing what everybody created for Tracey. She must be so pleased ....

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  21. bellefrogworksDecember 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Your gesture is doubly thoughtful - because you painted that delightful mug and stepped out into new territory. Painting from real objects always adds a degree of tension because you want it to look exactly like the object - that's for photos. That is a fun painting.

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  22. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLADecember 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Your teacup painting for Tracey is very touching, and your foxes made me smile. Now, I need to get that catchy tune out of my head - LOL! May your holiday season be filled with love, joy and peace, my friend.

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  23. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfDecember 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love your mug! :) That fox is pretty special. Happy Holidays!

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  24. Jo MurrayDecember 21, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Tracey so deserves this! Have a wonderful festive season and very creative 2014.

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  25. Tammie DickersonDecember 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I love your tea cup - and your foxes are adorable! Merry Christmas to you!

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  26. Lisabella RussoDecember 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    I think your teacup is so very sweet! I also love, love, love your foxes; especially the journal page, just so cute!

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  27. FLODecember 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    J'aim votre style et merci pour le partage du site sur l'origami. Joyeuses fêtes :)

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  28. UnknownDecember 22, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Hello Linda!!!! love your post!!! love the art and the cute foxes!!!!

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  29. KristinDecember 22, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Awe, I've been out of the PPF loop lately - I had no idea this was going on! Thank you - I will have to send my wishes her way. AND, btw, I adore what you did - and that fox! Love it all. I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas! HUGS to you too! xoxo

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  30. Joy MurrayDecember 22, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I love your wonky cup. Cups are still difficult for me and I've been drawing them since I was a kid. Your foxes are wonderful, too. what a great thing to do when a song is stuck in your head. Have a great holiday and thanks for sharing your wonderful work!

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  31. ArielDecember 22, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Linda, your watercolor cup is so pretty. The colors and the patterns have been sketched so well. The origami foxes look awesome. My son loves origami Thank you for sharing the link.
    Wishing you a wonderful time this season with your family.
    Susan

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  32. suziqu's thread worksDecember 23, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Hello Linda
    Love your mug you made for Tracey and she would love it too - to be thought of like this is so special! Don't be too hard on yourself. I wouldn't know how or where to start!
    Love those words of Joseph Campbell. I have read a lot of his work many years ago - a great person!
    Have a wonderfully peaceful time at Christmas with your family sharing joy and love!
    Suzy

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  33. Edna BDecember 24, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Your little blue fox is adorable. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  34. DarlaDecember 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    What a great party for Tracey. Your mug will be a perfect addition. The foxes are just too cute, both the origami and the painted one. Have a wonderful Holiday Season.

    Darla

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  35. Nan GDecember 24, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Love the fox origami pieces. I think your hand painted coffe mug is fab! Merry Christmas! and have a fab 2014! from Nan, T and Baby.

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  36. ~*~Patty SDecember 24, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    What a wonderful thing to have for Tracey (sorry I missed hearing about it)...
    your drawing is fabulous...you inspire me again and again!

    Fun fox inspiration too!!!
    Now I will have to turn up the Christmas music to drown out the "fox" music in my head LOL!

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas dear ♥

    Your ornaments (last year's and this) are pinned to my kitchen curtain where I can see them while sitting in my fav chair and all thru the day...
    Thank you for sharing and being such a lovely friend...

    Joyeux Noël to you and yours...
    oxo

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  37. Bleubeard and ElizabethDecember 24, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I lost track of Tracy after I stopped joining a few of the blog hops she participates (or participated) in. Yes, her humor is beyond funny, even as she had been diagnosed with this horrible disease.

    Love the mug you drew. It is perfect for T today.

    Have an awesome T Tuesday and a very Merry Christmas, dear Linda.

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  38. ireneDecember 26, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    You captured the look of a fox. I like the captivating red and blue them you used. Happy New Year to you. I hope to see you at PPF in the upcoming year.

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  39. KristinDecember 30, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Thank you Linda! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you - and thank you for putting up the SOC badge - I can't wait for a fun new year - so happy we'll be in it together :) xoxo

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  40. Sugar Lump StudiosJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Happy New Year Dear Linda! I am looking forward to 2014 and may it be filled with many blessings for all of us! Can't wait to see more of your creations this year as well! xoxo Nancy

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