Saturday, December 8, 2012

A Little Bird Once Told Me...

Hello, my dear friends!  Wow...it's almost the middle of December already?!  The malls are getting pretty crazy now, so, as good measure I'm trying my best to shop early in the mornings while people head off to work...which makes for a little better experience as I tend to shop like a man. *laughs*  I made the mistake two weeks ago of going to Wal-Mart on a Saturday (that was not smart!), and I left quite surprised that I was still alive! Yay!  Tonight is the first night of Chanukah.  Aaaannnddd, that means lots of Latkes, doughnuts, chocolate gelt coins, fancy coffees, songs and lighting candles. Yummmm! I love this time of year.  Walking around the neighbourhood to see all the twinkling, festive lights and smelling all the wonderful spicy smells of Christmas. *sigh*  Hmm, and I've just realized that I have not done any holiday art work...uhhh-no...

Okay, so on to some art.  In my last post I posted up some sketches.  I have two of them done, but I have to still scan one in.  This is the Dryad with the small bird.


As you can see, my scanner doesn't like my gold pen too much. (laughs)  After completing this, it gave me another spark for doing another Dryad for my story, so, I've been working on a couple of really rough sketches to flesh out some ideas.  I really wanted her hair to look like bark, but I think I overused the burnt red a bit.  Does anyone have any tips for creating bark?  I'd love to get a bit more of a  realistic feel.  I'm still so happy with this all the same though.

And I wanted to thank all of you for such sweet comments that you all made!  I really wish I could fully express my gratitude and awe for getting to know such wonderful artisans yourself....you have no idea the smile you all gave to my heart!  You make me fly!

Wishing you a wonderful, happy, creative and festive week!  Eggnog Cheers!!

7 comments:

  1. I know what you mean about the christmas crowds- I hate shopping in them too! Good idea to go in the morning.

    I am always amazed by the detail in your work- beautiful!

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  2. I really love how you incorporate Mucha's into your own art. So different, but you see the influence.

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  3. Those scanners! Either way, the beauty here shines through! BEAUTIFUL work, bravo!!! xoxo

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  4. oh, such a beauty! so glad i could click on your image and see it larger. it really is wonderful.

    i wish i could help you with the bark.

    I agree, it is wonderful to have artist friends in blog land, such a gift.

    lovely holidays to you.

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  5. I always love clicking on your pictures....the larger image never dissappoints!

    She is gorgeous! Her hair is amazing (as usual) and does look like bark to me.

    I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season....and if I don't speak to you before then, a New Year filled with hopes and dreams ready to come true :)

    Sending biggest hugs,
    Cam

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  6. I always get lost in the enchantment of your lines. There is such joy and sureness in each stroke. Wishing you all the very best this holiday season and a very happy and blessed new year.

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  7. Your work is sooooo amazing! Just beautiful! he he he he he! I had to laugh when I read your comments left on the blog. Sorry for stunning Mum! LOL!! Big mouth singers have that way about them he he he he! Thanks so much for your awesome of support for us. Thanks so much!
    Hugs

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