She of the Green Leaves -Guest Heart Thursday

This is a drawing of a sweet friend of mine.  The camera loves her--as does my pencil.  She is not only lovely outside--but inside as well.  I am honored to be her friend.  Of course, I have hidden a heart in this drawing.  Can you find it?

Above is my reference photo.  This is Rena--my lovely young friend whom the camera loves.


Have a lovely day and Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

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Snap Dragons -Guest Heart Thursday

This is a piece of artwork I did in the Spring of 1980 for a children's book Mumsie was submitting in a contest.  We didn't win the contract, but I came away with some wonderfully imaginative drawings.

The reason I remember the year and time so well, is that it was right around the time Mt. Saint Helen's blew her top in Washington State.  I was in the park sitting at a picnic table.  As I was drawing I heard a kind of soft pattering on the paper.  It was dust from the volcano landing on my artwork.  It seemed quite proper at the time--as I was drawing dragons.

Yes, even back then, I hid hearts in my drawings.  How many can you find?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!
 

Lady in Red -Guest Heart Thursday

Here she is, the Lady in Red standing with her blue unicorn friend.  I put color to the lineart drawing (posted earlier) whilst staying at my parents' home to help watch Dad while Mom was attending a writer's conference.  Daddy seemed to enjoy watching the colors and drawing take shape.  Though it was dreadfully hot, I loved staying for a few days in the home of my childhood.  Sometimes it seems as though I see the past and the present superimposed upon one another here...it is a strange feeling.

I get to go back for a few days next week.  I am looking forward to it!  Yes, there are hearts hidden throughout this drawing.  I LOVE hiding hearts for you to find!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!
 

Lady in Red -Lineart

Well, she will be the lady in red once I add color.  I haven't decided whether to do this piece in watercolor, or colored pencil yet.  We shall see!  A big thanks to my lovely model, Rena.  She is a real-life fairytale princess.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Red Peppers - Guest Heart Thursday

This is my rendition of a photo taken by a dear friend of mine when she was abroad.  I loved the color and feel of the picture so much I had to draw it.  Yes, there are a few hearts hidden in this drawing--can you find them?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.