...For Inspire Me Thursday
Time has been in short supply this month, but I couldn't resist taking an hour to make a quick digital sketch for Inspire Me Thursday's "Pear" theme. It's high time I got back to drawing and painting! You'll be seeing more digital paintings from me in the near future, as I've started scanning a backlog of my line drawings and am playing with color.
I'm ready for the weekend! Right now I'm
Listening to Amy play my favorite piece of music, Chopin's Waltz in C Sharp Minor, Op. 64
Sipping an icy cold glass of Chardonnay
Finishing Joanne Harris (author of Chocolat) first book, The Evil Seed
Then off to watch an episode or two of Dr. Who, and
Call it a night!
Before I go, a big "Thank You" the Quayside Publishing Group for gifting me with Timothy O'Donnell's new book, Sketchbook, Conceptual Drawings From the World's most Influential Designers. To say this book is fabulous would be a huge understatement! This is a must have for anyone who considers him/herself an artist, or who loves a true behind the scenes peek into artists' raw sketchbooks and notes. I won this book in a drawing on Craftside. If you haven't been there, you owe it to yourself to stop by. There are daily reviews of books and products, usually with a sample project or two, worked up from any of a number of various and sundry publications, complete with instructions. And from time to time, you'll find a video tutorial. While you're there, don't forget to sign up for the free e-newsletter!
Have a great day, Everyone!
Barbara - what a super painting! Love the little boy and the way you've drawn his stance - completely charming! =)
Congrats on your win. Thanks for the tip about Craftside - off to peep!! xoxoxo
Posted by: Rosie | August 29, 2009 at 12:29 AM
what an adorable illo. like it a lot..see my new etsy shop...eeeek
Posted by: soulbrush | August 29, 2009 at 02:15 AM
I love his cheeks! So cute! Makes me want to pinch them... ah yes, I'll admit.. I'm an avid cheek pincher.. I feel for my possible future generations of neices and nephews.. LOL
And thank you for your compliments! your such a peach! wait.. I mean a pear! ;oD
Posted by: Kimberly Davion | August 29, 2009 at 08:46 AM
And congratulations to you! Selling three pieces of artwork the first day your shop is open is an amazing thing!!! Hooray for you!!!
Posted by: Barbara Hagerty | August 29, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Love your blog and that magical little pear! Thank you for sharing all those little things that make you feel inspired. Chopin's Waltz in C Sharp. . . Sketchbook conceptual drawings. . . Craftside, thanks! I'll be sure to check it out. And thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. :)
Posted by: Cynthia DiBlasi | August 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Nice artwork. Very cute, too. Thanks for visiting my blog, too. Liked your comment. Sincerely, Connie
Posted by: Connie | August 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM
oh that is beautiful!!
Posted by: winterwood | August 29, 2009 at 06:57 PM
simply beautiful! :)
Posted by: eslina | August 29, 2009 at 09:06 PM
simply beautiful! :)
Posted by: oceanandme.blogspot.com | August 29, 2009 at 09:09 PM
love it! especially those little stars!
Posted by: tiffany | August 30, 2009 at 06:13 AM
I love it ! It's a beautiful Artwork !
Posted by: Julia | September 06, 2009 at 06:30 AM