This is a colored pencil drawing I made for Valentine's Day this past February. I believe I've posted this one in the past, but this morning, looking out my window at the vibrant roses of Fall, I decided to post her again. My inspiration was a vintage postcard from early 1900's. This beautiful woman is the grown up version of the little girl I love to draw.
Here is a peek into my sketchbook from 2011. This is the little girl I wrote about above. You can find her image all over the internet. I often wonder who she was, but all records of her family were destroyed in WW2. I don't know how I ended up with my drawing backward--I seem to remember printing a reference picture to take on a trip with me, so likely I printed it flipped somehow. Drawing does help the miles go by faster!
Here is the actual postcard which inspired me--perhaps you recognize her dear little face. My own beloved niece looks nearly identical to this sweet girl. Perhaps that is why I love these postcards so much.
Have a lovely day and
Happy Paint Party Friday!
