Thursday, September 24, 2015

Drawing From The Soul


  I must begin this post to let you know that this past week Giggles (Sherrie) kindly sent me an email letting me know that my email address may have been hacked. I immediately checked recent activities, changed my password, then ran a complete scan. When my son came home I had him check everything out and all is well. If anyone has gotten an email with my full name as part of an email address IT IS SPAM and should have gone into your spam folder or junk folder. This has happened to at least several people I am aware of where the perpetrator uses your name but then attaches their email address along with a link they want recipients to open. DO NOT OPEN it -just delete it! Those of you that have had my email address will know the immediate difference. I have not had to change my email because of this thankfully. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you dear Sherrie for bringing this to my attention!

 We have continued to have gorgeous warm sunny days and so it has been difficult to get much art done as I am spending as much time as I can outdoors but I managed to get a few things in.

 This is the full page of the above piece:


 I am continuing to enjoy playing with techniques and projects from Danielle Donaldson's book. I like the softness you get using a pencil for details and shadows. It sure is a change from using charcoal, Stabilo pencils or pens and I like it. You can see my other pages along with links here.

 I've also managed to finish some sketches for another lesson from the Draw Your Awesome Life online class offered by Joanne Sharpe (which I started almost two years ago-yikes!).


 Here are some closer pics of each window:



 I sketched these when we were at the beach in August and then finally got around to painting them with watercolors. This sketching is difficult for me but I am determined see it to the end!

 And finally, this is a sneak peek of a portion of one of the cold wax and oil paintings on wood I am currently working on:

 I am LOVING this 'new to me' medium thanks to Serena Barton and her new book! (see my last post) I have already been surprised by the turn this piece has taken after a few layers and can't wait to share it when I feel it's complete. A must though is lots of patience as each wax layer can take days to dry before you're able to build up subsequent layers. Good to have more than one going at a time:)

 Wishing everyone a wonderful end of week and weekend. I'll be popping in to visit you here and there as we will be spending LOTS of time Fri., Sat. and Sun. enjoying the Celtic Classic in town!! We've been going each year for many years now to become immersed in Celtic food, drink, music, culture and craic (Gaelic for "FUN") and it's supposed to be perfect weather-wise-yay! So hopefully I'll have some pics to share for next week. Slainte! (Gaelic for "cheers")

 Linking to Art Journal Every Day; Art Journal Journey; Art It Friday-Show Your Face; and Paint Party Friday.

" Sustained enthusiasm brings into existence a wave of creative energy, and all you have to do is ride the wave."        Eckhart Tolle














33 comments:

  1. Fantastic work again, love your sweet face and the beautiful windows. Thanks for joining us again at Art Journal Journey, hugs, Valerie

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  2. You are so versatile Linda.. and all this is really beautiful!
    Love your window sketches and the lovely girl page and the sneak of the new project looks yummie as well.
    Thank you for linking to Art Journal Journey!
    Happy PPF!
    Happy weekend to you!
    oxo
    Susi

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  3. Fantastic face, artwork and post.
    Have a lovely weekend........... Gill x

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  4. I love the words on your beautiful girl. I agree that you are so versatile and your love of learning and trying new things shines through each and every post. Have a wonderful weekend. It sounds like it will be fun.

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  5. Your windows are gorgeous and what a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Delicate, cute face and beautiful pages.
    Have a happy PPF xx

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  7. Love the window work and a pretty first page, and sorry you got hacked, so annoying.

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  8. Luv the whimsy in that face. Enjoyed the window views
    Happy PPF

    Much love...

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  9. beautiful work again, Linda. I love how you use such soft lines and colour. The windows are gorgeous too. xx

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  10. Your vacation sketches are great! I love the one of the glass door. Also, your face is very expressive. I am wondering what she might be thinking.

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  11. Love the work Linda!!!! I love on line classes but I do have a tendency to never complete them :( It's like a mental block or something ... Love your quote for the day too.

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  12. Love the delicate watercolour look - her face is so gentle. The windows are wonderful too.
    Alison x

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  13. It is so stressful to go through the hacking/spam thing isn't it... no apology is needed but it shows how thoughtful you are that it is there... I really love those window sketches... it feels like your drawing skills are getting stronger all the time...xx

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  14. Your sketches are so charming and whimsical. Enjoy your weekend it sounds fun :)

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  15. Seems like you've been enjoying playing with art lately. Isn't that the best part of books and supplies? (And they all look wonderful too!)

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  16. Love Draw from the soul to paint from the heart. Beautiful work.

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  17. OH, you have reminded me how much I want that book!

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  18. I love the softness you're achieving too. I'm sorry to hear about your hacking incident, but glad you took care of it. Blessings!

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  19. Beautiful face, love the softness too.
    I think your window sketches are fantastic. Sketching is something I have let slip by and haven't really done in years.....you've inspired me to go back (way back LOL) and try it again.
    I finally quit keeping contacts in my email contact folder, just to keep hackers from getting to them. Can't remember who told me to do that, but (knock on wood) I haven't had problems since. The PC repair place, I use, also said to open them on my cell first, hackers can't get through when it is on a cell phone. I even had hackers calling me about my Windows not running right......Micro Soft NEVER calls!!! I finally got smart and told them my PC went down and all I use is my cell for the internet......they quit calling!! LOL
    See you for T............

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  20. So sorry that happened to you too. But you haven't let it come between you and your wonderful art.

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  21. What lovely paintings. I liked looking at them. I'm so glad the hacker didn't get control. ((hugs)) Blessings to you, dear friend!

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  22. Glad you got the hacking straightened out! I'd have wanted to know too!! Love your little paint from the soul girl...so sweet and sage!! Great window paintings too...wow impressive getting such good perspective!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  23. Lovely watercolors of the vacation sketches. Beautiful face too.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for the lovely comment.

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  24. Sorry your email got hacked. It is a sad state that some people just don't have anything else to do. With that said and done I love your art. I am very interested in seeing how your cold wax piece turns out. Have a nice weekend
    Nicole

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  25. Gorgeous work Linda, Yikes on the hacking *sigh* what a pain! Lovely face though :) :) Thanks for joining in Show Your Face and for the shout out too. Kx

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  26. wow... she looks amazing... love her hair colour and the way she looks to the side. Sweet bodice adds texture. wow on the cold wax painting... interested to see the end result!

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  27. Sorry about the spam, it just stinks to have to fix that stuff. Nice windows, I wouldn't mind hopping about in each one. Cold wax is intriguing. Love Serena and her work. Had a chance to take a class with her and she is a delight. xox

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  28. I like your sketchings, well done! I'd love to do some too but I'm too busy still - moving, too much stuff for tiny (but lovely) house :)
    Have a creative week!

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  29. that blue sneak peek is looking very intriguing! Can't wait to see the whole piece. Lovely watercolours as well!

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  30. Your sketches and painting are so beautiful, Linda, and I'm intrigued by the texture of the piece you're working on! The girl is beautiful. I love working with colour pencils for faces. Happy belated PPF :)

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  31. Hi Linda! I wanted to stop by to see what you are up to, and I am wowed by all of the beautiful work you are doing! Your sketches are amazing!!! And your "Draw from the Soul" piece is absolutely gorgeous. I cannot wait to see how you sneak peak turns out, too. What a cool and creative way to make art! Take care and thanks for sharing your art with all of us!

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