Friday, April 4, 2014

Hooray For April!

  What joy to see nature blooming again. It won't be long before we are finally surrounded by the greens of the trees and grass and the colors of the soon to be blooming flowers. I found the perfect quote to end today's post that says just how I feel :).

 Note about my giveaway-I have tried to contact Susi since my  "winners" post and have not heard anything back. I will give it one more week then I will have to choose another winner for the domino kit.

 The theme at Inspiration Avenue this week is "show off your marigolds". I don't have any yet this year but I do have a photo I took last summer of them:

 

   And then  I took a bit of time to play with it digitally in PSE 10:

   I used a blue color fill, "glowing edges" effect, then "color dodge" in layers. What a dramatic difference! Kinda reminds me of an electrical storm.

  My March calendar spread is complete for my online class and also Kate Crane's Calendar Project. This one was a lot of work-time consuming but worth it in the end-I love all the color! I have begun April's but it's not quite ready so I'll share that next week.  



  I also completed another drawing lesson page.


 Filled in with water colors:

 

  That's about it for now. Joining up with Paint Party Friday along with Art Journal Every Day as well as the two challenges I mentioned above. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      " Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush."        Doug Larson

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33 comments:

  1. JezApril 4, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    This is a 'Wow' post Linda. I love the digital effect on the marigold - it's always fun trying out these filters, and as you say, it's like flashes of lightning. Your course looks very worthwhile, and both the drawing and the coloured versions are lovely.

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  2. Valerie-JaelApril 4, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful work from this week, and I am happy for you that spring has arrived! Valerie

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  3. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    I just love your leafy calendar page - fab! And your watercolors are terrific. That must be a wonderful class. xx

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  4. AnnabelleApril 4, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Linda,
    Wow you have been super busy, art busy for sure! Love your marigold digital paint, so amazing what can be done with these programs. Love yours!

    The calendar and The Dimension are also cool, I magnified the pictures to see the detail, very absorbing. Thanks for sharing your class with us. Have a great weekend!

    Annabelle : )

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  5. AnnabelleApril 4, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    I love how you made this calender page. I magnified the pictures to get a clearer view of all of the detail work. I can see why it was a lot of work but so worth while for sure! Oh and The Dimension is lovely as well.
    Fantastic work Linda!
    Lovely post and lovely art. Thanks for sharing.

    Annabelle : )

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  6. GlorV1April 4, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Love it all, especially the calendar. Great work Linda. Lots of great color and detail. Happy PPF!

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  7. DVArtistApril 4, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Hi Linda. I really like your digi art. It feels very modern and electric. You are so busy creating. I love all that you are doing.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  8. Annette GApril 4, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Great calendar pages Linda and loving your sketches. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. AnnDApril 4, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Oh wow! What you did with that flower is just magnificent! It is very much like an electrical storm!

    The calendar spread is very clever, and I am inspired by what you've done to document your drawing lesson. I keep a drawing practice notebook, too, but it's not nearly as nicely laid out as yours. Thanks for giving me a nudge!

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  10. froebelsternchenApril 4, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Linda I am so sorry for not having wrote.. I was a bit stressed...

    Your artwork this week is wonderful- I love the march calender page and your journal is fab ...
    and yes so good that spring has sprung!

    I sent you an Email just now..
    xxx
    Susi

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  11. FayeApril 4, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Spring is certainly in the air and in your lovely post, Linda. The finished journal pages make me happy. Also, the transformation of the marigold is beautiful. And it does look like electricity.

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  12. ChristineApril 4, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    love your calendar pages Linda!

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  13. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Dear Linda, I mentioned that before but I love your trees on your blog page, they are so beautiful and it is always so nice to open your blog and see them! Fantastic effect with a flower photo. and I do love your journal pages, colours and design, so creative! Have a lovely week, beautiful and happy Lady! thank you for your like on fb!

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  14. katApril 4, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    I feel the sunshine creeping in here too, your March calendar pages are so great, I love them!

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  15. MarjiApril 4, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Yes indeed - Hooray for Spring! Beautiful artwork and that calendar just makes April look fabulous.

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  16. Abigail DavidsonApril 4, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    All creations look beautiful, and I especially enjoy the March calendar spread! Love how you used different colored leaves for each day!

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  17. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAApril 4, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Your digital alteration is fantastic, and your art journaling on dimension looks very informative. It sounds like your in a truly artistic journey. Blessings, my friend!

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  18. My name is Erika.April 4, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    Love your March journal pages with the leaves. What a clever way to record your month.

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  19. Tracey FKApril 4, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Both your calendar page and the page with watercolours are just wonderful... Love watching your skills and confidence grow... Happy painting...xx

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  20. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Neat looking flower all electric. I love your journal pages! Thanks for sharing :)

    Happy Paint Party Friday!
    http://www.tamsartinflight.com
    http://cardmakingartists.com

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  21. GigglesApril 5, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Love the digital marigold and the amazing March calendar...it's wonderful. Joannes class has a nice influence on your style!! Just beautiful all this work! I get so excited every single time I see those beautiful trees in your header against the lilac background...it makes me soooo happy!

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. dentheApril 5, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I always love your calendar-spreads. So cheerful and bright :-) And those drawing-lesson pages are great too! Maybe I should start doing that since I'm always reading great tips and getting ideas, and then I can't remember it anymore ...

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  23. Frieda OxenhamApril 5, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    This is so full of the joys of spring! Specially love your dramatic digital version. It oacks a powerful punch.

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  24. pearshapedcraftingApril 5, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love your March page! What a clever way to mark the beginning of Spring! Your sketches are gorgeous! Chris

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  25. Jo MurrayApril 5, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Your digital work is great...but I LOVE your drawing journal. That quote makes me smile...tho' we never have snow here. Mind you...a little mud after a drought is always welcome.

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  26. AlisonApril 5, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Your sketches are wonderful Linda, & your March page looks fab all filled in! x

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  27. carol l mckennaApril 5, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    Gorgeous photo and lovely and creative watercolor art work ~ Delightful ~ thanks for visiting ~ I am a bit behind with my blog commenting ~ Have a great weekend ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol

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  28. DebbieApril 6, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Love you calendar page and the sketch is great too! Happy Ppf!

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  29. Sarah (wonderstrumpet)April 6, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    I absolutely love that drawing lesson page! So neatly done and interesting to look at. Such a cool idea!

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  30. ireneApril 7, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    You have had a wonderfully creative week, Linda. Your journal pages particularly intrigue me.

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  31. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Oh how I love your blog! Your artwork is so amazing!! I will definitely visit often. Totally inspired!

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  32. TerriApril 8, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    Digi art is so cool. You altered flower is way cool! The calendar page is wonderful, and your drawing lesson is fascinating and fab too! You have been having some fun! The quote about spring is so true. That is a wonderfully clear way to state it. Hope it is warming up your way. We are having mixed weather here.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  33. K J DApril 19, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    ]Lovely work Linda.... your calendar pages are wonderful and I especially enjoyed your drawing lesson page. Btw my Peerless watercolours have arrived :) I am really looking forward to playing with them!

    Karen x

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