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Cartoon drawings: Ink
Figure sketches: different media
Portraits: drawings and paintings: different media
People sketches: different media
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Myfrenchkitchen – ronell
- Friday Ambiance May 17, 2013Je vous souhaite un trés bon weekend.. Have a great weekend with, or without friends, but definitely with good food and a good book and some exercise, like gardening! Next week’s post is all about the washing day. A chore we either hate..or love. If you want to be inspired to do laundry, then remember […]
CoinPerdu – ronell
- A spring poulain! April 29, 2013Spring is supposed to have arrived, but on some days? I wonder if I made a mistake with the seasons..maybe we are moving into winter? Noo..n..it is spring, surely. In spite of icy weather, we have lilacs blooming profusely, wisterias drooping low with heavy blooms, tulips swaying their hips and young ones grazing in the [...]
Postcard from my walk
- Flynn's Beach Rocks from Liz May 24, 2013Our postcard project this year seems to be spluttering along a bit erratically, but to see a colourful rectangle in the postbox is always a thrill. This time it was one of Liz's wonderful rock-and-beach scenes from her recent holiday at Port Macquarie (fairly recent, as I've taken a while to get to posting this!) I had been thoroughly enjoying see […]
Asketchintime – Cathy
- Inanda Country Base May 24, 2013
Sue at Art of a nomad
- Everyday in May (EDiM) 2013 May 4, 2013
Barbaraweeks
- Date Night May 21, 2013
Barbaralilian in France
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Sharon furner
- Sentimental Reasons April 6, 2013This past month has had more than a few challenges, funny how they come in bunches. The weather was in a tug-of-war between winter and tiny tantalizing bursts of spring. Days were becoming heavy. An unexpected knock at the door reversed my inner grayness. A smiling delivery man handed me a huge bouquet radiating Sunshine and Light. The timing was as perfect […]
Cotswoldsketchbook
- Spring Blossom with Cup May 24, 2013Another busy day yesterday at the exhibition, very pleased with this new body of work and having some good feedback about it! Only a few days left until I take it all down and get ready for the next at Lower Slaughter, in the heart of the Cotswolds, on the 19th June...details to follow.Spring Blossom with Cup. Watercolour, 12 x 14 approx + frame. £370website […]
Felicity Grace
- Paper pieced Log Cabin October 7, 2012Log cabin quilt, 24" x 24", paper pieced using batik fabrics. I uploaded these three photos and gave my post a title, and looked back to find a link on my blog for the quilt I did in another colourway...and found it has the same three shots and title...how boring and predictable! Oh well, here it is, the little quilt I've been doing off and on […]
Marie Theron
- The World Looks so Different Today May 14, 2013We had the loveliest West Coast weather here. On a bright and warm star-filled Saturday morning, my darling husband passed away peacefully in his own bed with three of his family around him. There is not a hand book or guide for these things, they happen and you are stunned.I will love him always: Philip was my best friend for 50 years and my husband for 47. […]
Butterflyhands – Cecily
- Protea April 11, 2013
Vivienb
- A quick sunset demo in watercolour May 18, 2013
Painteddaisies – Teri
- 49! and Bingo People May 24, 2013
Jo Reimer
- Subject Matter May 23, 2013Road RunnerJo Reimer6" x 6"Collage on canvas boardI've been thinking about non-representational and abstract art where the underlying design has no subject other than the design elements of the painting or collage. I like to work this way because of my design background and love of color, but when there's nothing else going for it, when t […]
Havedogswilltravel – Robyn
- Sketching in Rome April 17, 2013
the red shoes
- Secret Art For Water May 9, 2013This is a request to any of my artist friends, whose blogs I follow or who read this one. Would you consider painting, drawing, collaging, doodling a small artwork 13cm x 18cm in aid of a fantastic charity...read on and see if you can help... Secret Art for Water is an exhibition and sale of original postcard-sized artworks in support of the Falmouth Rotary […]
Jenifer Lawson
- Almost "Every Day in May 2013"...so far... May 20, 2013#3 Something of joy—The gallery where I work and paint# 4 Socks—The fleece socks I wore everynight on Mt Kilimamjaro#5 Pine trees—On one of the many islands dotting the coast of Maine#8 A coffee pot—My beloved latte maker#9 A lock...or three#11 Gloves—My fingerless gloves for winter running#12 The oldest thing in my refrigerator#13 A pillow#15 A pencil#16 So […]
Napabelle
- Cap Haitien May 23, 2013
Suzanne Mcdermott
- 5 Sure Ways to Gain Perspective May 21, 2013Suzanne McDermottJournal entry, 28 April 13Step BackPerspective is not something we "get." Perspective develops, evolves. The need for perspective indicates a problem that requires a solution. In my experience, I've learned that whether the problem I'm facing is emotional, technical, creative, or in relationship with another person, I am […]
Patreesedesign
- Bolsa Chica Wild Life Reserve, California April 27, 2012Bolsa Chica Salt MarshInk on paperThis was a beautiful California spring day with clear sky and a slight breeze. I walked the path for about an hour, sketching about every 20 or 30 minuets. This one is with the ocean behind me facing north/east.
Bridget hunter
- A Front Cover May 24, 2013I can't believe my painting's on the front cover of The MacLaurin Gallery magazine . It seems unreal, that it's someone else. It's because of a new venture, a wall featuring local artists. This, however, does feel real - three of my four granddaughters and their doting Grandma!
Erin hill:art and travel journal
- Les Madeleines d’ Adeline May 20, 2013Two sketches today. A few groans but I timed the first one, the French plant holder with geraniums – and everyone was done and dusted in 31 mins! Perfect timing for Adeline to arrive and pop the Madeleines onto a small plate for the 2nd sketch. Again all done and coloured in the time left and all very yummy looking. So of course this stands you in good stead […]
lensandpencil
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See.Be.Draw
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Ninajohansson
- Sagrada Família bok at Amazon.es May 19, 2013
Drawtheline – Ujwala
- Back to school again! October 21, 2011
Papermoon- phtalo – sheri
- Sketchbook Project Finished! February 6, 2012
flatsoundofwoodenclogs- Sharon
- Revisiting old paintings February 14, 2012I came across a version of this painting that I did a couple of years ago when I was cleaning my office and decided to try it again, taking more care with lighting and adding a background to the new … Continue reading →
Myfiddlestix – Sandy
- 16/52 glisten sparkle & shine April 18, 2013
Freekhand – Miguel
- Mi 41º cuaderno (de bolsillo #16) May 22, 2013
Pequeteartjournal
- Feliz / Happy May 24, 2013
Quotidiancuriosities – Linda
- Heat Wave July 1, 2012
Watercolorsbyjoan
- Yellow Boat and Masa Restaurant August 25, 2011The restaurant was done on masa paper from a smaller painting I had done in plein air. I like the masa for the weathered look to the buildings.
Shadesoflife – thea
- Appels May 24, 2013
Debdrex-drawing
- Bluebird July 14, 2012
Emmapod
- Hiding Space September 24, 2011
Doodleaddict – Marie-Dom
- Driven by the Spirit April 7, 2013
Carolekirk
- ‘Soundings’ by R Holcroft May 11, 2013
Silverwomanstudio- Deborah
- Untitled April 17, 2013
Karensandstrom
- Strange Birds May 19, 2013
Artblogs4u
- Art Blogs 4 U in 2013 January 3, 2013
Time-passages – Claudia
- Oil Pastel Sketch March 23, 2013
Amberridgedesert – Brenda
- Rock Creek in Valyermo December 10, 2011
Urbansketchers
- Parque del Oeste May 24, 2013
sketchbooksonline
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Benedictelachanal
- Series of mini portraits May 21, 2013
GabiCampanario
- The future of illustration? May 20, 2013
Andreajoseph
- crazy love May 18, 2013
Chrisinkstone
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artsyendeavors
- Animal Wednesday - Bugs May 22, 2013
Moreidlethoughts – dinah
- AND THE ANSWER IS… May 23, 2013
Illustratedlife- Jeanette
- Crimson May 21, 2013
Viewfrom theoak – Lin
- Along the River Mein May 8, 2013
DPrizzi
- 'aubergine on silver' October 28, 2012
Artbyanita
- Roma-Day1-Spanish Steps May 23, 2013
Andreasartstudio – Teri
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Irenesartjournal
- irenesartjournal January 2, 2013
Ajaneladealberti
- Brincadeiras May 18, 2013
Broadhurststreet – Genine
- Week of 05.23.13 May 24, 2013
Cordeliasartplace – Lynn
- Spring plantings May 6, 2013
Thegingerparasol – Dana
- Invitation Suite ~ Klein April 23, 2013
TCores – Helen Monteiro
- Ericeira - Furnas May 23, 2013
Artandcreativity – Maree
- A garden path May 24, 2013
Cindyrevell
- Portrait of a Rooster May 24, 2013
Cardsandstuff – giocka
- Este May 20, 2013
Martas art
- Birthing Newborn Photography April 22, 2012
Ruemanuel – Casey
- More limited palette paintings July 6, 2012
Dibujosbocetos – Martin
- Abstract Engravings May 15, 2013
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maryam
March 22, 2012 at 8:45 am
Hi. I’m 65 and been drawing all my life but never seemed to find a direction. Anyway your sketches are my life and a joy to look at.thank you and regards for the future.
Geoff
November 23, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Geoff..thank you! I think just the fact that you keep drawing already puts you in a definite direction. You are luckier than many people who know where they want to go, but can’t or don’t know how to get there..Keep drawing!
Ronelle
November 27, 2012 at 2:56 pm