I have been commissioned to produce a self-published children's book for a friend of mine. The title is Christmas With Grandma. I have completed the drawings in graphite and took them to my friend for her perusal last Monday. She LOVED it! Next I will do the lineart, and the last step will be to add full color.
I have had SO much fun with this project. This is my favorite drawing so far. The book is ten pages long, along with a front cover, dedication and title pages.
Above you see my lovely model, Lorie, who commissioned the project. I LOVE her face. I did a photoshoot for reference photos--as you can see the camera loves her! I admit though, it was quite a challenge to make the dolls into little girls--but I think I have succeeded.
Happy Paint Party Friday, all you wonderful artists and beautiful people. God bless you, dear ones. Have a lovely weekend
and thank you for dropping by.
Last Fall, whilst visiting my brother and his family, I drew this picture of my niece, Flora. She is a lovely girl, imaginative and a lover of the forest and all things fairytale. This is what I imagine she will look like once she is all grown up.
Happy Paint Party Friday, all you wonderful artists and beautiful people. God bless you, dear ones. Have a lovely weekend
and thank you for dropping by.
I completed this drawing May, 2014. There is so much joy and hope expressed here. Today is so lovely--complete with sunshine and crispy Fall shadows, I've posted the Water Girl because she seems to express my feelings this morning.
As I am typing this there is a darling little kitten snoozing away on my lap. He is a happy note! Though since my Beloved flew away to heaven, there are sad tones in each day--I am beginning to see the tears are like minor keys which often accent the beauty of the day. It is hard to put this into words. So perhaps I'll sing a song as I do the tasks of the day--or even more likely, draw some more. (smile)
Above you see my lovely model Rena. She is my dear friend and a great blessing to me.
Happy Paint Party Friday, all you wonderful artists and beautiful people. May
God bless you, dear ones. Have a lovely weekend
and thank you for dropping by.
A midget who told me, when I was depressed about people making fun of me because we had no money and no new clothes and I was wearing everything second handed. He told me, "You are the only one in the world, make the most of it."
-- Abe Lincoln, Artist, photographer (Ohio)
FILLS MY EYES...
When I see something unexpected, unusual, or beautiful, my focus suddenly sharpens and intensifies. The sensation tickles! That's when I say something "fills my eyes." It is the greatest compliment I can give.
My Camera and Me
I carry my camera everywhere I go. Here you see one of my Cloud Paintings. I find unusual shapes, faces, animals in just about everything, especially clouds. Often I am able to enhance or "paint" my photos so others can see what my imagination has revealed.
What an honor to be a featured artist for this wonderful webpage!
A Fairytale Mind
This is a link to my favorite book reviewer. Rena Lanyon gives a well-written review from a youthful perspective.
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I have not a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me Lord." -- Darlene Pringle, Artist
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass....it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
